After a good, slow summer and an unexpected break from making art, I’m so very ready for some solid studio time…how about you? If you’re feeling this urge also, and enjoy looking through artful magazines, there are three new Stampington issues available this month.
Inside Somerset Holidays and Celebrations, you’ll find my article featuring altered vintage cookie cutter ornaments. I know that many of you like this particular project (I’ve previously shown similar pieces on my blog), so I’ve provided full instructions within the article for those of you who are interested in learning the technique details.
Within this same magazine you’ll see a beautiful project from Abby Bastedo and Melony Miller Bradley. I love flipping through the pages and coming across artwork from fellow blog friends. This makes me feel like we’re all connected.
In the new issue of Somerset Apprentice, I spotted some bright and cheerful artwork from Jennifer Taylor, Jana Holstein (both are multi-talented editors at Stampington) and the lovely Jeanne Szewczyk. Inside this same issue you’ll also see my painted bottle bookmark project. I haven’t picked up my brushes lately so seeing this project is a reminder to me that I need to dip into the watercolor paints again.
The third magazine that I’ll mention is Somerset Studio. Inside this one you’ll see a few mica necklaces that I made using photos of windows and doors from my travels. Again, the instructions are included within the article.
While enjoying Somerset Studio, I couldn’t help but smile when I came across more wonderful artwork from blog friends such as Scarlett Clay and Renee Zarate.
In case you haven’t already heard, Stampington is giving everyone access to their digital magazine, Handcrafted Inspirations. To view the entire issue simply click the cover image below.
Inside there’s a fabulous project from Ellen Wilson. And also a jewelry project from me (shown below). If these necklaces look familiar to you, they were previously published in Jewelry Affaire (Autumn 2011).
Fall is already in the air in my area. And along with the entrance of the cooler breezes, I’m feeling a rush of renewed energy both personally and creatively. Many project ideas have been swirling around my mind and I’m excited to get going on transforming these thoughts into something tangible. Does inspiration cycle like this for you also? And what projects have you been imagining?
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I have so many ideas in my head, it is exploding … now to buckle down and actually create … I need to get busy because I’m in a show in October where I will be selling my weaving/fiber creations.
September 7th, 2012
yes, inspiration cycles like that for me too – almost an ebb, and flow kind of thing. I do find the more I do, the more ideas come to me. Inspiration inspires.
I feel as though I have spent no time in my sewing room this summer and Sunday I will plant myself in there for the whole – can’t wait!
September 8th, 2012
Love the creative excitement you two ladies have…enjoy!
September 8th, 2012
As always, your beautiful creations make me smile!! Love to see your ideas come to fruition…can’t wait for more! Happy fall!
September 8th, 2012
Hey Becky…I just picked up the Holidays issue!! Love it. I can relate to Peggy’s comment. I have so many ideas my head too, is exploding. But in a good way! I’ve been working on some FALL banners, painting some pumpkins – hoping to bring in some cooler weather! Keep up the good work……Stampington is the best!
September 8th, 2012
lovely!! went looking for them yesterday at Barnes N Noble but they’re not on the newsstands yet. can’t WAIT to buy all of them! Thanks Becky! 😉
September 9th, 2012
love the inspiration you provide. blogs seem to be the thing that gets me motivated. try not to look at too many, don’t want to copy, but want that inspiration that a story, or picture might give me. making things my own. giving it that touch that says me. as for the summer, I think we have to get as much sun time as we can before that snow starts to fall and we’re house bound. which is the perfect time to sit and create. everything equals out in the end. and I do remember those necklaces. loved them and still do.
September 9th, 2012
Hi Becky, I have the three publications but have only gotten thru the Holidays issue so far-What a delight to know your art is sprinkled thru each!! I was one of the very lucky recipients of one of your cookie cutter ornaments and I ADORE it!!!
Thank you so much for the download link-I look forward to perusing this issue too.
I’m always more than ready for creating much more once summer and beach time is over-something about that beautiful season along with the ocean that have me so motivated.
Hope Brook is having a great school year so far. As always, thank you for all your wonderful, warm inspirations.
September 9th, 2012
I love all your projects and always look forward to seeing your work! I have two vintage cutters (a tree and a gingerbread man) just waiting to be altered using your wonderful ornament idea~love it!~ This is the time of year, more than any other, where I want to absorb ideas like a sponge! Thankful for all of the links you’ve included here,and I really appreciate you including mine, as well. Have a great week!
September 9th, 2012
Hi Becky,
I loove the cookie cutters ;D
I adore the door Window n’ Door necklaces, stunning!
I always thought your lace necklaces inspired by your travels were
unique and gorgeous!~
Thank you for including me in your list~
I can’t wait to see the holiday issue!
Hope your renewed energy is giving you tons of
inspiration~ 😀
September 10th, 2012
ooooo, I see 3 issues of Somerset in my near future ….. gorgeous work Becky, as always!
September 11th, 2012
Hi Becky!
Your contribution to the recent Somerset Apprentice magazine, Breathe Deeply, enticed me to buy this issue. I’m having so much fun creating your adorable bottle book markers!
You always inspire us with your beautiful art!
Also, thank you for sharing the link to the free online issue! I’m hopping over there for more inspiration!
Take care, Vina
September 11th, 2012
I just love everything you make. I can’t wait to see more! 🙂
September 11th, 2012
Love Somerset magazines…and I can’t wait to visit the digital one! Inspiration overload here I come!
The window and door mica pieces are an amazing idea. What a wonderful way to remember special travels. You’ve given me an idea for some photos I have from a special trip with my grandbabies.
The lace and jewelry pieces are some of my very favorites…no wonder they’ve appeared in multiple magazines!
September 18th, 2012
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