Glimpse Inside: New November Issues + A Coupon + A Giveaway!

Receive $5 off on November issues, priced $14.99 and up. Copy and paste coupon code BLOG1115 when prompted at checkout. (Discount code can only be used once per customer.)

Altered Couture

Altered Couture is a 160-page publication dedicated to altered and embellished clothing and accessories. In this issue, Teagan Cowlishaw, the woman behind fashion label AARLI, shares her passion for sustainability and provides tips on how to update your denim. Delia Randall, of the blog Delia Creates, shows how to transform plain rain boots into unique and essential footwear for winter. Also, learn the how-to essentials on eco-printing from Yana Dvoretska of YOD clothing, and explore the results of our Anything Athletic challenge. You won’t want to miss upcycled project inspiration from Julie Phelps, who shows off her leather-detailed clutches.

Art Doll Quarterly

Explore the world of doll making with the winter issue of Art Doll Quarterly, which features doll artist Robin Foley, the results of “The Dance” Challenge, and a Behind-the-Scenes look at ODACA by Lillian Alberti. Meet Hansel & Gretel by Sheri DeBow, or see how Danita’s art doll was inspired by her childhood. Plus, read “Hair is Everywhere” by Cindee Moyer, and “Solving My Artistic Mysteries” by Nina Tugarina. This issue also features seasonal dolls, like Winter’s Snow Flower by Leslie Molen, Santas, elves, angels, and more.

Artful Blogging

Get ready for another issue of Artful Blogging full of inspiring bloggers, photography, and stories. Follow along with Barb Brookbank as she lives and learns on her blog, keepingwiththetimes.com. Travel the world and gain photography tips with Abby Ingwersen on her blog, laceandlilac.com. In this Winter 2016 issue, explore food and all it entails with the masterminds behind goldminejournal.com, as well as glimpse inside the craft world of Lindsey Bonnice on livesweetblog.com. You won’t want to miss all this issue has in store!

GreenCraft Magazine

GreenCraft Magazine includes an array of winter-appropriate projects to make from recycled, salvaged, and found materials. As the holidays roll in, what better way to show appreciation than to make gifts from beautiful, nostalgic pieces? Gather sustainable inspiration from Vesna Taneva-Miller, who puts old Christmas cards to a new, elegant use, and Melinda Barnett’s beautiful crystal ornaments made from salvaged chandelier pieces. Want to get the whole family involved? Take a cue from Frances Peets, who uses paper bags and upcycled paper to create an array of holiday décor and wrapping that’s perfect to make with even the youngest children. The Winter 2016 issue also has an extraordinary amount of projects to repurpose wearables, a variety of intriguing upcycled jewelry collections, and so much more — there is even a quick, easy, junk-to-gift idea for the entire family! The sentimental appeal only sweetens each project.

Somerset Studio

Explore a variety of techniques and inspiration for your paper crafting and fine art endeavors with the November issue of Somerset Studio. Kass Copeland shares her mixed-media assemblages in the Artist Profile, and Lisa Bebi explores painting with shaving cream. Make stitched and painted gift bags for all your holiday needs, or create whimsical softies that are perfect for both adults and children. Inside this winter issue, journal the 12 Days of Christmas, make fun and funky shirts to gift to your artistic friends, and see a breathtaking collection of winter-inspired jewelry. All this and more inside the latest Somerset Studio.

Where Women Create

The winter issue of Where Women Create shares the stories of extraordinary women in creative industries. Meet Emily Henry, the interior designer behind Millicent’s distinct collection of furniture designed to complement soulful living, and we’ll introduce you to Danielle Hession, a mixed-media artist inspired by society’s relationship with treasured objects and personal memories. Also in this issue, artist Jeanne Oliver shows off her clothing, bags, art, jewelry, and vintage pieces that tell a story; and Barbara Johansen-Newman discusses her jobs as a children’s book illustrator, author, and textile designer. Plus, artist and designer Noel Solomon shares how she creates one-of-a-kind custom pieces of paper art for weddings, children, home décor, and exclusive retailers that are inspired by the eclectic collection of items that line the walls of her studio.

Willow and Sage

Within the winter issue, find gift-worthy ideas like chamomile melt-and-pour soaps molded inside tiny tart tins, and garden herb salt soaks packaged in whimsical glass vials with homegrown herbs like lavender, rosemary, and mint. We also dive into the benefits of carrot seed oil and present ideas on how you can take your homemade products to the next level with this essential ingredient. If you’re looking for makeup with all-natural ingredients, we have a recipe for foundation (with SPF!) and powder. Also featured in this issue: healing lotions and balms, a holiday DIY sugar scrub party, an interview with plant- and mineral-based skincare company Apoterra Skincare, and many more projects to inspire you during the season of giving.

Enter our Glimpse Inside Giveaway!

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We’re giving away a brand-new November issue to three lucky winners. Leave us a comment about which issue you can’t wait to get your hands on for your chance to win.

Winners will be randomly selected for our magazine giveaway and contacted via email. Contest is open to U.S. residents only, and ends 11/30/15 at 11:59pm PST.

*$5 off coupon code applies to purchases of any of the following (Winter ’16) issues only: Altered Couture, Artful Blogging, GreenCraft Magazine, Where Women Create, and Willow and Sage. Coupon cannot be combined with any other offer or used on Somerset Studio or Art Doll Quarterly. Discount code can be used only one time per customer and expires 11/30/15.