Welcome to Somerset Place!
Stampington & Company has been a part of my family for years, long even before I became a part of the Stampington family. While other girls were reading Seventeen Magazine, I was flipping through the latest issue of Somerset Studio. I blame thank my mom for my crafty brain, as do-it-yourself (DIY) projects were always in progress in the Hill household. Old nightstand? Distress it. Shutter panel? Alter it. AP English project? Break out the Mod Podge!
Growing up, I drew a lot of my artistic inspiration from Stampington & Company’s magazines, and made sure to keep my collection close when I went off to college. You could often find me camped out in a bookstore in-between classes, coffee by my side and unfinished term paper buried beneath the premier issue of Art Journaling. Priorities.
Now that I have officially joined the Stampington family, I have a new home where I can continue to be inspired—not only by the magazines, but by my new fabulously talented coworkers as well. In the spirit of settling into a new creative environment, I am privileged to invite you into Somerset Place, Stampington’s own new artistic platform where you’ll meet talented guest bloggers, and we’ll spill all the juicy details about the place where the magazine magic happens. You can look forward to new project ideas, exciting giveaways, and fresh spins on the hottest crafting techniques! We’ll share a bit about us, like insider tips from the editors, but we also want to get to know you. We hope you’ll take the opportunity to provide your feedback and ideas via blog comments, so that we can get a little better acquainted with you as a reader and your creative life.
I am overjoyed to begin Stampington’s new adventure with you. So grab some coffee, break out that Mod Podge, and prepare to be inspired!
Elysa Hill
Marketing Communications Manager
Posted: Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 @ 7:33 pm
Categories: Uncategorized.
Tags: Artful Blogging, Introduction, Sew Somerset.
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Great news Elysa. Congratulations. Glad I now have another home away from home.
So very nice to finally see a Stampington blog. Look forward to the posts and artistic inspiration!
So excited to see this! Looking forward to more inspiration!
Congrats on the beautiful new blog! I know it will quickly become the go-to destination for the Somerset inspiration that we all know and love.
Wonderful news, Elysa! Another great source of Stampington inspiration.
Lovely post and great new blog
I Love this blog along with the ‘how to’s’ tab…love it…look forward to more posts.
I sure do love Stampington & Company publications! Can’t wait to see what this blog brings to us!
~Heidi
Happy to see the Stampington Blog – looking forward to lots of inspiration! Jamie V in MT
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This is very timely – anything new from Stampington is fine with me. Looking forward to the next post….
Jen.
Yay! I’m looking forward to this!
Congratulations! It is a lovely place to visit:-)
I’m ready to start the new year with some new inspiration! Thanks.
I will enjoy exploring your blog site–beautiful lead photo, as one would expect from Stampington! And interesting content. Does the store sell pens like the one on the desk? I have nibs but no pen to hold them. I’ll check the store but would appreciate any suggestions.
Congratulations and good year!!!!
Beautiful blog. Thanks, I will be visiting often.
I am totally addicted to at least four of your magazines so will probably happen with this blog too; looking forward to it.
Wonderful blog!! So glad Stampington has one now! My favorite place to visit.
I am looking forward to being a frequent visitor.
Nice to meet you, Elysa.I love the stampington magazines. I am so glad to finally be able to be in touch with someone I can actually comunicate with. Let’s keep in touch. Sincerely Yours, Angel Holsten
Thank you for the kind words, Angel. I’m looking forward to it!
Looking forward to visiting often!
Congrats Elysa, such a beautiful place to visit~
I love your energy, now where is my Mod Podge!
I’ll be back ;D
This is very nice. I have been a subscriber to Art Doll Quarterly, Somerset Studio and purchase PRIMS when it is available. I miss Borders as that was an excellent source to purchase so many Stampington publications. Thank you for starting a blog for your readers.
Cheers!
Teresa
I’m so happy to hear about your blog. I love all things Sommerset. I actually go through withdrawals between issues. You can most often find me in a bookstore stalking the magazine section waiting for my favorite issue. Oops I mean Issues. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to enjoying this blog.
Diana
So excited to see there will be a blog. Love the creative energy you share with all of us.
This is great, I look forward to ‘show & tell’
How wonderful! Another place to visit for some great Stampington/studio/crafting/blogging/sewing inspiration!!! :)
Congratulations on this lovely blog…VERY exciting indeed!
Somerset has played a vital role in my creative life. After a tragedy in our family in 1999 when I thought I might never feel creative again…it was a Somerset magazine that sparked my creativity and helped me move forward…for that I will be forever grateful.
Thank you … sending all good wishes your way
oxo
I too am so excited to see this blog! Looking forward to my morning coffee and inspiration!
Good news! Congrats on your new blog!
Elysa congratulation in your new adventure! Looking forward to read more. Buona Natale (Rita Reade)
Good things are worth waiting for!
Enjoyed your blog post. Thank you for Somerset Place!
congratulations and I’m happy and inspired already, looking forward to coming here lots
Gorgeous site and looking forward to more!!
I suggest adding a “google+” button for the blog!
Hellen
Congratulations on the blog. I look forward to the inspirations to come.
Love the blog; love the publications; I too can be found browsing the bookstores for issues; I love the diversity as my interests are also very diverse. Sew Somerset is my latest favorite!
Congratulations on the new blog. Looking forward to future posts.
Wonderful news!!! I just discovered the Stampington publications recently through a friend who works for the printer and I am in LOVE! The inspiration is almost overwhelming. Can’t wait to see more here online =D
Thank you, Kristi, so nice to hear!
Elysa, I love the blog and the beautiful photo. I so aspire to create beautiful photos of my crafts—I’m not there yet but will be soon, I’m sure.
I’m drawn to Stampington because of all the unique and creative talent that you showcase. Plus, I love the freebees too;)
Thank you Leticia! I know right, who doesn’t love freebies?!
how very exciting! Bonne chance on this new venture. I will be following along and know that i will find MUCH inspiration here!
I am so excited to hear about the new blog! I, too, am a stalker….waiting for the newest issues of the magazines to come out. I used to be a subscriber, but when I realized that the stores were getting their copies before me, I would buy them there and then have an extra copy when mine arrived…..my hubby was not best pleased…..I sure hope to find daily inspiration here :)
Beautiful! Please setup an email subscrition choice.
This should be fun!
I’ve already added this to my bookmarks and linked to my blog. I’m very excited for another source of Stampington Inspiration!
Wonderful! I’ll be visiting often to see what’s new and exciting!
Muchas Felicidades por el lanzamiento del blog.
Adoro sus revistas y publicaciones. Siempre creativas y llenas de inspiración.
Que sigan los éxitos en el 2012.
I second Victoria. I’d like to subscribe via e-mail.
Congratulations! It was about time. The design is just lovely. May you thrive!
Fabulous. Another blog to inspire and spur on the creativity. And a Stampington Blog… perfect. I look forward to dropping into Somerset Place often.
The new blog is fantastic!!! Thanks so much for starting it!!! I agree with Victoria…please set up an email subscription…
WOW HOO I have bookmarked your New blog I adore your magazines so I will be hanging out for new post updates :):):) Yes a follow or RSS button would be great :):)
I am so excited you have your blog open now. Look forward to lots of inspiration and learning!
Carmen L
How wonderful. I cannot wait to see what you put on the blog. The magazines are fabulous so a blog can only bring more loveliness into my world.
Oh I do love and adore anything Stampington and a blog was just what was missing! I will be looking to become a follower…and of course finding the most inspiring of the best!
I’ve been a Stampington fan since the first issue of Somerset Studio fell into my waiting arms. What a breath of fresh air in a market filled with “cutesy” style publications!
I don’t subscribe because my mail carrier always folds my magazines in half (she’s a destructive little thing) and I need each issue to be pristine!
It will be nice to get my Stampington “fix” more often than Post Script comes out!
happy to see this new blog – will come round often ;-)
Welcome to this new, wonderful, yet inspiring place on the net!
Fabulous! Have you added to my Favourites. Looking foward to the visual treats, treasures and temptations you will (no doubt) offer/display.
Congrats!
Eva :-)
I’m excited that you have a blog now!!!! I’m signed up for email updates and am looking forward to everything you have to share!!!! Beautiful picture!!!
I have been waiting so long for a Stampington blog so this just rocks my creative boat! Looking forward to TONS of inspiration!
Hello Elysa
What a wonderful 1st post ♥ I look forward to stopping by Somerset Place often.
i wonder, is there a button that i could also put on my blog? would love to do that~!
:-)
libbyQ
Blogging makes it more personal, good thinking! I’m looking forward to the inspiration it will bring.
What an exciting new adventure! Can’t wait to view some of the “How-to’s”! I also would like to subscribe via email.
What a beautiful blog! I’m looking forward to visiting often. I know there will be many wonderful posts to come. I’ve fallen in love with the Stampington publications and have stacks of books all around my home (much to the dismay of my husband).
I would love to see a follow or google button.
Stampington products have been a treasure to me and looks like this blog will be no exception!
how exciting-congrats!!!It’s already a beautiful place here and I look forward to checking all the new posts!
Welcome to the blogging world! Lucky us to have another source of inspiration with wonderful products. It will be a wonderful addition and something to look forward to next year. Happy holidays!
Fabulous idea! This will be a great source for me, I just know it.
More Stampington to love! – who wouldn’t want to have a seat here?!!! Congrats! – kg
just heard the news!! I am so excited, more creativity to fall in love with! congrats elysa!
So happy to see you are now blogging!
Congratulations Elysa! I just came across your post. Sounds exciting. I look forward to participating.
Thank you Darlene, so nice to hear. I hope you are enjoying the blog posts :)
I’m surprised at the way you have spoken your thinking and portioned your content. It requires an excellent author to put this kind of useful content into obvious circumstances. Thank you.
This is great, I can never get to much of anything Stampington. Great idea, I really look forward to your next post.