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Stampington & Company offers anyone the opportunity to get their creations published in our standing or special publications. For all publications, please follow the General Artwork Submission Guidelines as follows:
 

GENERAL ARTWORK SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

All artwork must arrive at our offices on or before the published deadlines. We prefer submissions of original art. If original art is not available, our next preference is hi-res digital images (300 dpi at 8½" x 10"). If hi-res digital images are not available, we will very rarely consider professional-quality transparencies or color slides. Color-copy submissions are not accepted.

All artwork must be identified with the artist’s name, address, e-mail and phone number clearly printed on a label attached to each sample. As artwork often gets separated from instructions during our selection process, we ask that you also inscribe your name and address somewhere on each piece of art. If you desire acknowledgment of artwork receipt, please include a self-addressed stamped postcard.

For collaborative projects, it is the responsibility of the submitting artist to obtain permission from each participant prior to submission. In addition, each piece of the collaborative must be labeled with contact information of the artist who created it. Please be aware that the collaborative project in its entirety will only be returned to the submitting artist and must have sufficient return postage.

If the artwork is three-dimensional, please attach your identification with a removable string, or pack the sample in a plastic bag with your identification. Artwork without proper identification will not be considered for publication.

Depending on the publication, concise yet thorough instructions must accompany each art sample. Attach individual sample instructions to each piece of artwork and include credits for art stamp images used, as well as any other products of note. If you are able, please keep an electronic version of your instructions, as you may be requested to send those in if your work is selected for publication.

Please send submissions to:
(Name of Magazine Title)
22992 Mill Creek, Suite B
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

ARTWORK MANAGEMENT POLICY

Sometimes, a piece of artwork submitted for one issue may be better suited for an upcoming issue. Other times, submissions are forwarded for consideration to the editors of our sister publications. For these reasons we may hold your sample for an extended period of time — 9-12 months is common. Rest assured that we will take excellent care of your artwork, but Stampington cannot be held responsible for damage or loss due to circumstances beyond our control. In the meantime, if you move, please send a postcard or e-mail to the editor with your new address.

Due to the large volume of artwork we receive, Somerset Studio will return only those submissions accompanied by sufficient postage in the form of cash, check or money order made out to Stampington & Company. We can not offer delivery confirmation; however, we are happy to put insurance on the submission. If you wish to have your artwork insured for the return journey, please include sufficient funds and indicate your preference in a postcard or letter enclosed with your submission. Please do not attach postage to packaging, and do not send loose postage stamps. Contributors from outside the US, please send cash, check, or money order in US funds to Stampington & Company.

 
For those titles that run feature articles, please see the following Writers’ Submission Guidelines:
 

WRITERS’ SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

If you have a unique artistic technique you’d like to share with others, please send samples of your artwork accompanied by a query letter outlining your article idea to the respective Managing Editor at:

(Name of Magazine Title)
22992 Mill Creek, Suite B
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Managing editors also welcome brief e-mail queries. (E-mail address can be found on the masthead of each publication.) No telephone calls, please.

Please note that the artwork itself often sells the article. Managing editors seek first-rate projects and encourage artists who have not published articles before to submit ideas, as editorial assistance will be provided. Competitive editorial compensation is provided for all published articles.

Depending on which magazine you are most interested in submitting artwork to, you are encouraged to review any additional guidelines that are unique to each magazine, which are published in each issue of all standing titles. Listed below is an outline of some of the upcoming themes, challenges (and other pertinent information) unique to our current regular standing titles. Immediately following the information regarding our regular standing titles is an outline of what we are looking for for our quarterly, bi-annual, and annual special publications:


CALLS & CHALLENGES: Regular Standing Titles



Themes

Alice in Wonderland (Newsstand Date: March 1, 2010)
The theme for the Jul/Aug 2003 issue of Somerset Studio was Alice in Wonderland. So popular was this theme and issue that we're bringing it back! Get inspired by the madcap adventures of little Alice. And feel free to interpret Alice through Tim Burton's eyes, as we anticipate his long-awaited film that honors this timeless tale by Lewis Carroll. Send us all of your mixed-media creations featuring Tweedles Dee & Dum, the Caterpillar, the Mad Hatter, and all the other fantastic characters from Alice in Wonderland to be considered for the Mar/Apr 2010 issue.
We must receive your artwork by October 15, 2009.

The Impressionists (Newsstand Date: May 1, 2010)
The Impressionist movement of the 19th century was one that ignited the creative fire of may artists including Renoir, Degas, Monet and Cassatt. These artists took great strides to break the rules of academic painting and breathe life into their art. Marked by visible brushstrokes painting ordinary subject matters, Impressionism continues to influence many artists today. Grab your paintbrush and your imagination; summon up your inner Cezanne. Create paper and mixed-media artwork in the likes of the great Impressionists, and submit them for consideration for our May/June 2010 issue.
We must receive your artwork by December 15, 2009.


Calls for Creativity/Challenges

Cards
Thank you to all artists who continue to submit dimensional works for Somerset Studio. Please also note that we have an on-going need for cards and other smaller flat works of art. This is an on-going call for each theme as outlined above.



Challenges

Wooden Dolls
Wood is one of the earliest known materials used to make dolls because it was easy to carve, sturdy and unbreakable. Most were symbolic and ceremonial figures, often of a religious nature. According to the doll category guidelines set by United Federation of Doll Clubs (UFDC), the type of doll is determined by the content of the doll's head. Thus, a wood doll always has a wooden head regardless of the types of materials used in the body construction. With that in mind, we challenge you to create wood dolls and send us your submissions. Deadline for artwork to be received: December 15, 2009.



Challenges

Feeling Themeless?
The Stampers’ Sampler
always welcomes general stamped artwork. If you can’t find one of our themes or challenges to fit your mood, feel free to create a sample or project of your choice. You’ll receive a free copy of any issue in which your work appears.

Playing with Paint

For this challenge, get creative with paint samples — use the whole sample or just a cutout piece, use one color or use many. Maybe you’ll choose to stamp directly on the sample, or maybe you’ll just use a cutout on top of your stamped creations. However you decide to incorporate the paint, send us your ideas, for publication in our February/March 2010 issue.

Absolute Deadline — September 15, 2009

The Celebration Issue!

Join the fun in our April/May 2010 issue as we focus on the many celebrations in life. Whether it's birthdays, anniversaries, births, weddings, graduations, retirements, new homes, Mother's or Father's Day — whatever the reason, we want your stamped cards honoring the memorable events in life. Absolute Deadline — November 15, 2009


Inked Embellishments

For this challenge, we want you to think outside of the stamping box and stamp your embellishments — whether you stamp on ribbon, flowers, buttons, chipboard, twill tape, brads, even a piece of paper that you use as an embellishment, we want to see your creations. Send us your ideas for publication in our April/May 2010 issue. Absolute Deadline — November 15, 2009



Challenges

INSPIRED ARTISAN
Designers of art-to-wear garments and accessories can find inspiration from almost anywhere. For Susanna Gordon, in our March/April 2008 issue of Belle Armoire, it was the floor-to-ceiling chalkboard menu from French cafés that inspired her handbag design. We challenge you to keep your eyes open to observe things on the ground, in the air, in and around buildings... or any other place you find yourself, to get inspired for your next art-to-wear design. For your creation to be considered for publication for future installments of The Inspired Artisan, please send a hi-resolution digital image (300 dpi at 8" x 10") of the inspiration (either e-mailed to the Editor-in-Chief at beleditor@bellearmoire.com or burned on a CD) along with your actual art-to-wear creation to Belle Armoire by following the Submission Guidelines. Deadline: Ongoing.

STUDENT RUNWAY
Belle Armoire seeks original, handmade artwear by students and working apprentices to present as part of the Student Runway Department. To be considered for publication, please see top of page for details on mailing artwork and ensuring its return. Artwear may include garments, jewelry and accessories, and projects and techniques may encompass sewing; knitting and crochet; mixed-media adornment of clothing, jewelry and accessories; surface embellishment; beading; wirework; glass; and polymer and art metal clay. Submissions should include information on apparel, textiles, jewelry or other classes taken, as well as contact information for an instructor or professor overseeing your studies. The editor welcomes brief e-mail queries at beleditor@bellarmoire.com. Deadline: Ongoing.

 

 

 

SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS: Quarterlies

A hand-me-down sweater … a raggedy old skirt from the thrift store … a plain T-shirt … Using just a few tools coupled with your creativity, all of these items can be transformed into fantastic works of wearable art! The publisher of Belle Armoire and Somerset Studio invites you to submit your own altered and embellished clothing and accessories to be considered for this exciting publication. Chapters will include Skirts & Dresses, Pants &Tops, Jackets & Vests, Children’s Wear, Shoes, and Accessories. Please submit a “before” photo along with your altered creation to be considered for publication. Deadline for artwork to be received: Quarterly every September 15th, December 15th, March 15th, and June 15th.


Altered Couture knows everyone loves a challenge Our Thrifty Ensembles challenge asks you to make the most of your purchase power in this ongoing test of altering a complete outfit. To mix things up we also have three varying challgnes with set deadlines. So mark your calendars, rev up your sewing machines and get inspired by these themes. Here are your challenges should you choose to accept them:

THRIFTY ENSEMBLES

Got 20 bucks? Then you qualify for this challenge:

1. Visit a thrift store and purchase a complete outfit for no more than $20.
2. Take “before” photos of the outfit.

3. Alter the outfit a la Altered Couture so that it transforms into an art-to-wear outfit.

4. Write a brief description about the experience.

5. Submit the photos, altered outfit and description.

Please submit "before" photos of your project along with your altered piece.

Deadline: Ongoing.

Haute Hosiery
For winter, socks are a necessity. But why wear a boring pair when you can let your socks show and shock? Over the knee looks with heavy embellishment are popular on the runway right now, while some looks like fishnets and frilled ankle wear will never be unfashionable. Embellish socks, tights, spats or leggings to show off more than your legs, and let them advertise fearless style. What would you want to pair boots or heels with? Try dyeing a pair or perhaps make another item altogether from this fancy footwear. Knock our socks off with your submission. DEADLINE: June 15, 2010

PATCHES & PINS
Whether punky or pretty, use patches of any sorts to alter clothing, or alter clothing into patches to dress up another article. If there’s space, play with a pin or two or three or more. We sell great pins at our shop that can glam an outfit up or glorify a bit of an edgy style. Play with textures and patterns to add dimension. Patches are for much more than repairs, they are for fixing up stylish looks. DEADLINE: December 15, 2009

FASHION ICON: AUDREY HEPBURN
The epitome of classic style, Audrey Hepburn’s name remains synonymous with high fashion. There’s no need to buy Givenchy when you can alter your way to elegance! Be inspired by Audrey and create your own timeless look to share with Altered Couture. Think little black dress, pearls, hats, Tiffany’s, polka dots, ballet flats or perhaps a kitten heel. Put a twist on this fashion icon of the ’50s and ’60s to alter clothing to wear for today and always. DEADLINE: March 15, 2010



If you’d like to share your inspiration and detailed how-to instruction for creating beautiful jewelry with readers, we want to hear from you. Belle Armoire Jewelry covers a broad range of mediums, from art clay to polymer clay to found object to fiber to wire to beads and much, much more. Whether you are a creator of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches, pendants, rings or other jewelry, we welcome you to submit your artwork for consideration of publication. Deadline for artwork to be received: Quarterly every October 15th, January 15th, April 15th, and July 15th.



This is our newest quarterly publication. If you are the creator of a blog or know of one that you think other creative minds would like to know about, please send a letter of interest to the Managing Editor. Deadline: Ongoing.



THE MAGIC OF:
For these challenges, we’d like to see the unique ways in which you treat these raw materials and then incorporate them into your everyday living. Please refer to the article in this issue about The Magic of Crepe Paper (and the article about The Magic of Cheesecloth in our inaugural issue available at www.stampington.com) for ideas on what we are looking for:
• MUSLIN: This basic fabric is a staple amongst quilters and sewers. It can be rubber stamped, torn into strips, made into pockets, used to wrap gifts and more. DEADLINE: August 15, 2009.

• CHICKEN WIRE: Take the lead from artist Heather Bullard's article where she manipulated chicken wire around mason jars to create bountiful fases. What can you make with chicken wire that can become incorporated into everyday living? DEADLINE: November 15, 2009.

• WOOD: Yard sticks, rulers, vintage drawers, and frames are just some items that are made of wood. And then of course there is wood that can be cut to specific measurements at home improvement stores. What can you make or upcycle with items made of wood to incorporate into everyday living? DEADLINE: February 15, 2010.

ELEVATING THE ORDINARY:
For these challenges, the publisher offers ideas for readers to join her in an effort to share in experiences that are sure to stretch the boundaries of our creativity. In this current issue, the publisher inspired the Somerset Life® team to visit their local warehouse store and find a product that could be artistically transformed. In our inaugural issue, the challenge was for the team to visit an antique store and to select just one item for under $10 and to incorporate that item into our everyday living. We would like for readers to join the publisher's creative team by taking up her challenges to elevate the ordinary:

• COSMETICS COUNTER: Whether it's Lancome or Bobbi Brown or Chanel or Mary Kay, some of the most beautifully packaged objects are cosmetics that we use every day. Follow Linda Warlyn's lead in the Summer 2009 issue titled "Compact Greetings" and see what you can transform from items that you acquire from the cosmetics counter to use in our everyday lives. DEADLINE: October 15, 2009.

CELEBRATIONS OF LIFE:
As Oprah Winfrey says, "The more we celebrate life, the more in life there is to celebrate." To this end, we'd like for you to join us in creating themed parties that everyone can enjoy. Whether your contribution is the invitation or the favor or the centerpiece or other decoration, join us as we celebrate life:

LOCALES OF INTRIGUE:
This special department features stories about truly unique stores and boutiques across the globe. Stores that would like to be featured in this department are asked to submit digital images of the store with a brief written query to the Editor-in- Chief at someditor@somersetstudio.com. If the submission is accepted, professional hi-resolution digital images (300 dpi at 8" x10") will need to be furnished by the store. DEADLINE: Ongoing. Upcoming Challenges

LIFE CREATIVE SPACES:
Where do you create? Whether it's a small table or breakfast nook, cleared-out closet, or an actual room dedicated as your creative studio, we want to peek inside. If you think your creative space is something that Somerset Life® readers would like to learn more about, please submit digital images of your space with a brief written query to the Editor- in-Chief at someditor@somersetstudio.com. If the submission is accepted, you will be asked to furnish professional hi-resolution images (300 dpi at 8" x 10"). DEADLINE: Ongoing.

MOOD BOARDS: Artists frequently create mood boards that contain scraps of paper or fabric or other assorted elements that they like to display on a wall or a large piece of cardboard or foam core. These boards provide a ground from which ideas for projects come alive. Aside from their functionality, mood boards can become incorporated as part of the décor. Please submit digital images of your mood boards with a brief written query to the Editor-in-Chief at someditor@somersetstudio.com. If the submission is accepted, you will be asked to either furnish the actual mood board or to provide professional hi-resolution images (300 dpi at 8" x10"). DEADLINE: Ongoing.

ARTFUL KITS: We all love to collect papers, ribbons, embellishments, and other bits and bobs. More fun than collecting specific elements is finding creative ways to juxtapose the pieces together to create unique kits. Whether you create them to give away or to sell or offer to students in a workshop setting, we’d like to see your favorite kits. Please send in kit samples directly to the Editor-in-Chief as outlined in the Submission Guidelines. DEADLINE: Ongoing.

MISCELLANY: Sometimes, an image of something lovely is all we need to feel inspired. Have you taken a photo of something that makes you feel inspired? Perhaps it is a photo of your collection of vintage handkerchiefs. Or an old stack of books. Or your treasured stash of ribbons. Please submit your favorite digital images (5" x 7" @ 300 dpi) to be considered for Somerset Life’s® special Miscellany department to the Editor-in-Chief at someditor@somersetstudio.com.

SEASONAL: We also encourage general submissions centered around the seasons.
• Submissions for New Year’s Day, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter and other winter-related celebrations need to arrive every August 15th.
• Submissions for Easter, Mother's Day, Father’s Day and other spring-related celebrations need to arrive every November 15th.
• Submissions for Independence Day, "Back-to-School," and other summer-related celebrations need to arrive every February 15th.
• Submissions for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and other autumn/winter-related celebrations need to arrive every May 15th.




We are looking for quick and easy stamped cards for this best-selling magazine. Send us your “ten minutes or less” artwork in any style, theme or color and we’ll send you a free issue if your artwork is published. (Due to the volume of submissions, artwork submitted to Take Ten will not be returned.) Deadline: On-going




ONGOING CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS
Art Quilting Studio offers readers the opportunity to be published in several departments, including Art Quilt Walking (quilts incorporated into artwear), The Quilting Studio (creative spaces), Stamped Quilts (quilts utilizing art stamps), The Good Quilt (quilts that raise awareness or funds for a worthy cause), Quilt Tops Found (vintage quilt tops and/or segments that become transformed into a utilitarian object), Transfer::mations (quilts utilizing image transfers), All by Hand (quilts made without sewing machines), and On the Surface (quilts with unique surface techniques such as painting, dyeing, stamping, stenciling, embroidery, beading, appliqué and other embellishment techniques).

After the premier issue hits newsstands June 1, 2009, the second issue of Art Quilting Studio will be released in December (submission deadline: July 15, 2009). Thereafter, Art Quilting Studio will become a quarterly publication to be released every March (submission deadline: October 15, 2009), June (submission deadline: January 15, 2010), September (submission deadline: April 15, 2010) and December (submission deadline: July 15, 2010).

SPECIAL CHALLENGES
Around the Quilting Block: The Refrigerator
For the next segment of Around the Quilting Block, we ask you to look inside your refrigerator to find inspiration. From colorful condiments to pretty produce to decadent desserts and more, we ask you to use inspiration from the fridge and create a quilt top block that is no larger than 8" x 8". Deadline: July 15, 2009.

Around the Quilting Block: The Car
Right after you look inside the refrigerator, we challenge you to look inside your car to find inspiration for Around the Quilting Block. From gym shoes to an umbrella, to a tissue box and more, we ask you to use inspiration from items found in your car to create a quilt top block that is no larger than 8" x 8". Deadline: October 15, 2009.

Inspired By
For our next installment of Inspired By, we ask that you turn to the lyrics of Walk the Line —the song made famous by legendary artist, Johnny Cash. Deadline: October 15, 2009.

Triptychs
As Sue Altman demonstrates in her article on page 56, triptychs are an interesting design format that allows art quilts to be created to tell a rich and compelling narrative. We invite you to consider telling a narrative of your own through a triptych art quilt. Deadline: October 15, 2009.

Quilts in a Jar
So inspired are we with Cynthia Shaffer’s quilts in jars (to be revealed in the premier issue on page 144) that we would like to challenge our readers to submit quilts in jars to be considered for future issues of Art Quilting Studio. The jars you use can be any size — big, small, tall, short, fat, skinny. And the quilts you create to place within the jars can be letters (like Cynthia’s) or any other subject matter that your muse inspires you to create. Deadline: January 15, 2010.


SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS



Finding creative uses for old items is nothing new to artists, but the spirit of preserving the planet is more important than ever before and GreenCraft Magazine is here to honor and inspire those who find artistic applications for normally discarded resources. GreenCraft will provide ideas for repurposing trash to treasure by showcasing projects where waste is repurposed into ecologically chic creations. So … have you found a use for cardboard rolls left over from paper towels? Have you cut up an old T-shirt and knitted it into a purse? Have you taken a burned-out light bulb and made it into a beautiful flower vase? Have you transformed old board games into notebooks? Then we want to hear from you! Submit your recycled, reused and repurposed items to GreenCraft Magazine today!
Deadline for artwork to be received: Semi-Annually every September 15 & March 15



This 144-page publication is devoted to the beauty and artistry of the apron. Whether sewn, crocheted, knitted, felted, appliquéd, bedazzled or altered, tie one on for wearing in the country, the kitchen or in the art studio. Please adhere to the general submission guidelines mentioned above, making sure to label your apron or apron accessories, and including any exceptional stories or techniques in hard copy along with your submission. We welcome all apronologists to submit their labor of love by September 15, 2009.




How do you carry it? That’s the question Somerset Studio would like to help answer through our new and exciting special publication titled Haute Handbags. Whether we use purses, clutches, totes, portfolios, sacks, bags, or attachés, there are many styles made with an astounding array of materials emerging from all corners of the creative world – all vying to be carried and used with style. You are welcome to construct a bag from scratch, or to purchase one that you embellish and alter with paints, beads, rubber stamps, ribbons, buttons, transparencies, and more. No medium or material is ruled out so use your imagination to make bags of leather, wool, fabric, paper, plastic, wood, glass, or any other materials that you love. Deadline for artwork to be received: Semi-annually every November 15th, and May 15th.



The Art of Creative Sewing & Mixed-Media
More than ever before, artists are discovering the joy of combining sewing with mixed-media projects, as artists recognize that stitches are not limited just to fabrics. Machine stitching can be added to almost anything including paper, transparencies, fabric, batting, canvas, foil, paper bags, kraft paper, and so much more. For those who choose to work with more durable materials like wood, metal and clay, stitches can also be added, but usually by hand. Whether you sew by hand or machine, we invite you submit your most innovative and imaginative art projects that incorporate sewing, for this brand new special publication. Sew Somerset will feature projects of the highest caliber that Somerset Studio is known for … projects that will surely take your breath away … projects that will look “So Somerset!” In this 144-page publication, you will find beautiful photographs, easy-to-understand techniques, and a bounty of tips, ideas and inspiration. Sew Somerset will help you learn how to add stitches of varied lengths, sizes, colors, and dimension into your next art project. Deadline for artwork to be received: Semi-annually every July 15th and January 15th.



Challenges

Gifts From The Heart
Have you created an amazing piece of memory art for your best friend? Or maybe a sweet keepsake for your new niece or a special heritage Christmas ornament for Uncle Max? We’re looking for new ideas and artistic offerings that translate into beautiful memories as handcrafted gifts for friends and family. Please send us your mixed-media special gifts from the heart for publication consideration. For information on submitting your artwork, please see the Submission Guidelines, and be sure to note clearly “Somerset Memories Gifts from the Heart” in your submission. Deadline for artwork to be received: May 15th for October issue, November 15th for April issue.

Artful Journals
Journaling has always been a fabulous way to chronicle your feelings, your everyday musings, and your hopes and dreams. Here at Somerset Memories we think that journaling in an artful way can become a fabulous kind of memory art to cherish for years to come. Perhaps you’ve made pages in your journal that focus on the birth of your daughter, the graduation of your son, your feelings on being chosen for teaching a workshop, or a difficult time you went through. We’re looking for artistically created art journals that are destined to become keepsakes. For information on submitting your artwork, please see the Submission Guidelines, and be sure to note clearly “Somerset Memories Artful Journals” in your submission. Deadline for artwork to be received: May 15th for October issue, November 15th for April issue.

Memories in Moments
Share a heritage/memory art project that can be completed in 20 minutes or less! In the increasing rush and complexity of everyday life, not everyone has time to spend hours upon hours creating beautiful art (though we’d all love to in a perfect world). However, we know that beautiful heritage/memory art can be created in a few precious moments, and we’d love to gather your innovative ideas and inspire readers to preserve their precious memories in those little pockets of time (20 minutes or less) as they arise. For information on submitting your artwork, please see the Submission Guidelines, and be sure to note clearly “Memories in Moments” in your submission. Deadline for artwork to be received: On-going.

Go digital
If you have created computer-generated scrapbook pages, simply e-mail low resolution scans (72 dpi) of your pages to us at: memoriessubmissions@stampington.com. If we choose your page, we'll contact you via e-mail for the high-resolution image. Deadline for artwork to be received: On-going.

Show Your True Self – Tattoos and All
Scrapbook pages often depict seemingly perfect people – adorable infants, angelic children who never throw a tantrum, and dreamy, air-brushed self-portraits. Then there’s the heartwarming journaling recounting baby’s first tooth, a first day of school, a wedding. While it’s important to preserve such happy moments, it’s also the dark and difficult days, the somber thoughts and serious reflection that can make for compelling pages. We invite you to create your own scrapbook pages that look at life honestly, that are unafraid to share the negative feelings as well as the positive ones, and that offer a self-portrait that’s true to oneself and one’s view of reality rather than an idealized picture. There’s no formula, no single style, no one way to create these pages. We’ll publish as many of your pages as we can in upcoming issues. Deadline for artwork to be received: On-going.


Somerset Digital Studio Digital artwork is HOT right now and we’re super excited about this great publication that features all digital designs. Somerset Digital Studio focuses on all things digital — scrapbook pages, ATCs, collages, cards, invitations, calendars, clothing, heritage pieces — anything that is unique, distinctive, artistic and created digitally. In order to be considered for publication in Somerset Digital Studio, please send via e-mail the following for each submission: a high-res image (300 dpi, at least 6 x 6 inches), a brief paragraph describing the artwork (who's who in any photos or why you were inspired to create it), instructions on how you created your digital artwork including the specifics as to what tools, programs, etc. you used. Please include your name, e-mail and mailing address with every submission. E-mailed submissions should be directed to the managing editor, Jana Holstein, at somersetdigital@stampington.com. Please put “Somerset Digital Studio” in the subject line. Somerset Digital Studio is published semi-annually in March and September. The deadline for artwork to be received: every October 15th and April 15th.


Be a part of the fastest growing movement in the crafting word: the softie movement. Published twice a year, Stuffed is 144 pages of fun and whimsical soft dolls, accompanied by technique articles and a large gallery section. Felt monsters, crocheted food, fabric pirates … we’re looking for softies that show the heart and soul of plush art while demonstrating artistic touches. Deadline for the January issue is August 15th and February 15th for the July issue.



This is an annual publication that publishes stepped-out projects. If you have a technique that you think could lead a Somerset Workshop, please send a letter of interest to the Editor-in-Chief outlining your ideas. Deadline: On-going.



Handcrafted Projects for Christmas, Halloween & Other Holidays
For most art and crafting enthusiasts, holidays are the best reasons to create handcrafted projects … either to keep and treasure in the home, or to give and share with friends and loved ones. But with so many holidays that seem to come around more quickly with the passing of each year, even the most creative minds need project ideas. Christmas cards, gift wrap papers, wreaths, advent calendars, Halloween trick-or-treat pails, papier mâché Valentine hearts, glittery paper hats for the New Year, patriotic paper fans for Independence Day, and Thanksgiving table decorations are just some project ideas that you might consider. Somerset Holidays is sure to become a holiday tradition in many homes, where ideas for creative celebrations abound. Please submit your most festive projects for the following categories to be considered for this beautiful 144-page publication. Deadline for artwork to be received: Annually every April 15th.


You are cordially invited to submit artwork to be considered for this special publication showcasing handcrafted items to decorate the home. A Somerset Home will feature items from every room in the home – from the bedroom, the kids’ room and the bathroom, to the kitchen and the living room. And don’t forget the backyard and the front porch! We are looking for a variety of items including but not limited to: embellished pillows, wall art, hooked rugs, altered lamp shades, quilts, table top items, aprons, embellished chandeliers, garlands for the mantle, decorations for the front door, slipcovers, and more! Deadline for artwork to be received: Annually every March 15th.