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Somerset Studio

Find inspiration for your paper crafting and fine art endeavors with the July issue of Somerset Studio. Explore a variety of techniques done on repurposed shipping pallets and an art journal that’s rolled up into a scroll. Mixed-media meets function in an article on book cases for an artist, and you’ll want to show off your artistic side with sassy and fun cuffs. This issue’s Artist Profile spotlights Danielle Donaldson, and we also announce the results of our black-and-white challenge.

Art Journaling

In the latest issue of Art Journaling, Linda Arandas illustrates how a mostly neutral color palette can result in striking journal pages. Discover a clever way to document your year with Kerry Dahlin’s mini-journal for every month, and soak in a limitless amount of artistic inspiration from Susie LaFond’s “Infinity Journal.” Stephanie Ackerman creates a lovely theme using vibrant hearts throughout her pages, and Patty Radish flexes her eye for vintage ephemera when fashioning her masterful collages.

The Stampers’ Sampler

As summer heats up, so does this very exciting issue of The Stampers’ Sampler, packed with the latest and greatest rubber stamping projects! Feast your eyes on some of our hot challenge results (for instance, the Color Challenge in vivid vermilion red), and don’t forget the highly anticipated Frightful & Delightful Challenge, back from the crafting bin to haunt your dreams. Have the travel bug? Check out the outcome from the camera template submissions, or absorb a spotlight on a collection of sweet tie dyed fabric hearts, lovingly machine-stitched to a blank card. In addition, find 15 new inspiring articles from talented artists, such as Lynne Moncrieff, Ella Wilson, Carol Trimmer, and more, who demonstrate creative skills with their beautiful card collections.

Belle Armoire

In the summer issue of Belle Armoire, take part in the art of personal expression by creating stunning handmade garments. Find inspiration for fashioning boho and whimsical bridal headbands and gowns, and gain more knitting tips and tricks from the talented hands of Colleen Davis. Nancy Traugott of Homefrocks shares a striking collection of clothing, and nuno-felter Vilte Kazlauskaite shows us her process for making gorgeous felted fabric and dresses. Also, you won’t want to miss a remarkable jewelry collection that incorporates real living plants. This issue has it all: felting, dyeing, sewing, embellishing, jewelry making, haute handbags, upcycling, and more.

Jewelry Affaire

This issue of Jewelry Affaire has everything from bohemian to vintage chic with easy-to-make yet elegant jewelry. Bring a little color and nature to jewelry with Brooke Bock’s trio of necklaces that incorporate moss and twigs into the design. Cheryl Lindsay’s ruffled ribbon choker combines elegance and vintage charm in a necklace fit for any dressy occasion. For the bohemian-glam jewelry lover, Grace Mieloji’s rhinestone and hand-formed brass pod necklaces are right on trend. This issue is packed full of an assortment of jewelry with delicate details, clay work, tin type embellishments, and more!

Mingle

Get ready for a bunch of summertime gatherings in our new issue of Mingle! Abigail Barnes teaches us how to host a barbecue in style, while Alice Nielsen celebrates Independence Day like you’ve never seen it before. Mandy Forlenza Sticos throws a fabulous ’60s Mod Tea Party, and Laurie Furber’s Dinner Party is sure to impress. Don’t miss Sara de St. Jean’s PJ Breakfast Bash, Kathleen Overby’s Handmade Wedding, or Samantha Heather’s fun-loving Drive-In Movie Night. The good times just keep on coming!

Somerset Life

In the summer issue of Somerset Life, we’re infusing creativity into every facet of your life with 10 clever tag ideas and stunning necklaces that look difficult but are actually easy! For your creative friends, Kristen Robinson’s craft kits are the perfect gift. Decorate your craft room with our sweet shelf-sitters, or learn the perfect way to present flower seeds as a gift. This issue features a stitched sampler pillowcase and gift-giving straight from the farmer’s market.

Where Women Create BUSINESS

In the summer issue of Where Women Create BUSINESS, we take an in-depth look at founder, CEO, product formulator, and spokesperson of Skin Authority Celeste Hilling, and we also sit down with the Co-Founder of Food Bloggers of Canada, Mellissa Hartfiel. Features also include: Jill Elliott of Haberdashery Boutique, who offers a wonderful mix of items by unique designers from around the world, and Michelle Hastings of Wear Luck Clothing, weaving ancient philosophies into every shirt and every design, giving them a new modern purpose. On the Mendocino Coast in Northern California at Anchor Bay, Rena Dorn runs the Mar Vista Cottages, while Vickie Reece of JoyofMom.com provides inspiration and empowerment to mothers everywhere. You won’t want to miss the story of Georgana Hall and her three daughters who run Adornlt.com, a manufacturer of paper crafts, wood décor, and quilting fabric, as well as a distributor of unique boutique finished items.

Enter Our Glimpse Inside Magazine Giveaway for a Free July Issue!

We’re giving away a brand-new July 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 7/31/15 at 11:59pm PST.

*$5 off coupon code applies to purchases of any of the following (Summer ’15) issues only:  Art Journaling, Belle Armoire, Jewelry Affaire, Mingle, Somerset Life, and Where Women Create BUSINESS. Coupon cannot be combined with any other offer. Discount code can be used only one time per customer and expires 7/31/15.

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