Friday, July 8, 2011
SMASH ! has arrived...
So, what do you Smash? Well, it doesn’t have to be a life event, just the special little moments and mementos of your day—some of that stuff in your junk drawer, for example. A snapshot, a ticket stub from that movie you loved, a newspaper clipping, a magazine snippet, a cardboard coaster from a favorite restaurant, your child’s first crayon doodle…get the idea? Smash it, jot a note or add a caption sticker, and go! This video will show you everything you need to know.
The SMASH Book can travel around with you, on all of your adventures! It comes with a two-in-one pen and glue stick, so you can add movie tickets right after you see the movie AND write your review as soon as you walk out of the theater. The point of this amazing book is that it’s NOT perfect, but a place where you can jot down your ideas, glue in an idea you saw in a magazine, add bits of memorabilia – there are ENDLESS possibilities with this book!This video will help you get started, then a trip to the shoppe will get you all the supplies you need to SMASH your life.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
The new Wizard of Oz Collection from Graphic 45 is now in stock. I never get tired of watching the movie, and I sure do love the Scarecrow... maybe because I'm often singing to myself "...if I only had a brain"! Three different collections of cling-mounted stamps are available in this collection--really cute!
New products since last blogpost:
- New wood and cling mounted images from Stampendous
- New cling mounted Wizard of Oz Collection images from Graphic 45
- Restock of "Dylusions" stamps by Dyan Reaveley from Stampers Anonymous
- New stamps from Lockhart Stamp Company
- New stamps and dies from Memory Box
- Restock of T!m Holtz Collection cling stamp sets from Stampers Anonymous
- New 12x12 and 8x8 Wizard of Oz Collection double-sided papers from Graphic 45
- New decorative specialty paper and chipboard accents from KanBan
- Tim Holtz Collection Mini Movers & Shapers - Flourish and Lock and Key from Sizzix
- New paper embellishments from Imaginisce
- New and restock of bottlecap paper images in a variety of themes, cabachons, pendants and chains from BottleCap Inc.
- New Archival Ink Pads in 24 colors from Ranger
- New Foil Tape Sheets from Ranger
- Restock of Adirondack Color Washes (redesigned) from Ranger
- Restock of Tim Holtz Collection Kraft Resist paper stash from Advantus
- New Tim Holtz Collection ring binders in two sizes from Advantus
- Restock of Tim Holtz Collection Distress Stains from Ranger
- Restock of Sketch Markers from Copic
- New embellishments, trims, chipboard, and papers from Melissa Frances
- Restock of metal multipacks, Humungo tape sheets, and tools from TENseconds Studio
- New 6x6 and 12x12 patterned paper from the "Valise" collection by Memory Box
- New Tim Holtz Collection dies: tree branch, mini labels, and valise from Sizzix
- Restock of tubes and wands from SRM Designs
- New handmade paper from Graphic Products
- Copic Coloring Guide from Auntie's Attic
- Spellbinders Nestabilities Basics & Beyond from Auntie's Attic
- Unfurling - a mixed-media workshop with Misty Mawn from Quarry Books
- Secrets of Rusty Things - transforming found objects into art by Michael de Meng from Northlight
- Belle Armoire Jewelry (Jun/Jul/Aug 2011)
- Sew Somerset (Summer 2011)
- Cloth, Paper, Scissors (May/June 2011)
- Studio by Cloth, Paper, Scissors (Summer 2011)
- Somerset Studio Gallery (Summer 2011)
- The Stampers' Sampler (Jun/Jul 2011)
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Shop happenings...
Check out the new publications sure to inspire you from Somerset Studio:
- Take Ten
- The Stampers' Sampler
- Somerset Studio Gallery - Summer 2011
- Artful Blogging - Visually Inspiring Online Journals
- Art Doll Quarterly
- Alcohol Ink from Ranger
- Restock of T!m Holtz Collection cling stamp sets from Stampers Anonymous
- Restock of Wendy Vecchi's Art Parts and Clearly for Art Modeling Film
- Restock of double-sided tear-able tape in a variety of sizes from Rubber Stamp Concepts
- Inchie Squares in assorted colors from Inchie Arts LLC
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Just in...
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Also new from Impression Obsession, we now have the Shaker card overlays and plastic capsules that make creating a Shaker card much easier. No more struggling to build the card - how cool is that?!
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Our Zentangle display is looking pretty robust this week, with a restock of all Design Originals Zentangle publications, including the newest ones, "Alpha Tangle" and "Zen Quilting Workbook". Pay us a visit and get your own copy before they fly off the shelf! Patti taught a Zentangle Basics on Tuesday, and an Intermediate Zentangle class is scheduled for early June. Take a look at our Class Schedule, then call us to reserve your spot!
Susan Newton is teaching "Creativity - There Must Be 50 Ways to Use This Stamp!" next weekend, offered both Saturday and Sunday to accommodate our customers' busy schedules. Class size for this all-day workshop is limited to ensure each student gets plenty of attention. The display board in the shop is awesome... come by and see for yourself! The stamp you're going to use is yours to keep at the end of the workshop - cool, huh?
I just updated the Products list on the web... more dies and texture fades from Sizzix Tim Holtz Collection, plus new and restock of stamps and papers from Hero Arts.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
T!m's Stuff...
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I'm in the middle of putting out lots of new stuff that has T!m's name on it... boy, is he prolific! In addition to re-orders of his new cling mounted stamps some very popular Sizzix Bigz dies (Jalopy, Tag, Tray), and his Configurations boxes, we now have the tissue tape dispensers, Kraft Glassine Envelopes in two sizes and the Glassine Stash, Grungeblocks, Pen Nibs, Fractured Dolls, and Crowded Attic paper stash. We have also restocked the Distress Ink wall, including re-inkers. Hurry in cuz this stuff won't last long!!!!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
You're invited...
Come dressed for the occasion, eat royal snacks, do a make-n-take project, and have a little retail therapy too! You will also have an opportunity to create your own tricked out tiara. Wear your favorite hat... prizes will be awarded for the best ascot appropriate hat!
Remember... the celebration begins at 5:00 p.m. (okay, so we're about 12 hours late, but Queens do NOT arise that early, so we've been told).
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
New stuff...
We continue to chart the Queen's progress as she rehabs her new knee. She actually sneaked in last Sunday for a few minutes to say hello to guest artist Gail Russakov. We were all very glad to see her, especially knowing that it took every ounce of energy she possessed. She is making steady progress, but it will be another month before she's back in the shoppe for any length of time.
Next Friday night, April 29th, we're having our own wedding reception at the shoppe since our Royal invitations from Buckingham Palace seem to have gotten lost in the mail. The Queen herself will make an appearance for some food, fun, and a good sale to mark this auspicious occasion. So grab your tiaras and wallets and head for Savage Mill!
Look at what we've gotten since last week:
- New "Dylusions" stamp sets by Dyan Reaveley from Stampers Anonymous
- Restock of Studio 490 stamp sets from Stampers Anonymous
- Four wood stamps from Memory Box
- New 12x12 and 6x6 patterned paper and embellishments from Webster's Pages
- New Tim Holtz Grid Blox from Advantus
- New 12x12 double-sided paper and flower embellishments from KaiserCraft
- Some of the new Sizzix dies from the Tim Holtz Collection: "Bigz" dies: umbrella man, the big clock; "On the Edge" Gear die, "Movers and Shapers" double heart, crown/fleur de lis, and "Texture Fades" Pocketwatches/Steampunk set and Muse set
- New MDF book forms and boxes, 12x12 and 6x6 patterned paper pads from KaiserCraft
- Somerset Studio (May/Jun 2011)
- Stampers' Sampler Catch Up Issue (Volume 15 - 2011)
- Where Women Create (May/Jun/Jul 2011)
- Artful Blogging (May/Jun/Jul 2011)
- Art Doll Quarterly (May/Jun/Jul 2011)
Friday, April 1, 2011
March went out like a lion...
Check out the new Sizzix dies from the Tim Holtz line and some cool embellishments from Advantus' Idea-ology line. The staggered release schedule is a little disappointing, but I'm sure we'll be seeing plenty of ideas using these products. We expect more in April and May.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
The Queen's Knee....
The Queen's Knee has been replaced by a new and improved model. After some royal pampering befitting the queen (that she thinks she is), she'll begin her reign in physical therapy land, and have that new knee working perfectly before long. I'll try to keep you updated on her progress.
Meanwhile, back at the shoppe we're putting out the new Stampers Anonymous wood images from the Tim Holtz and Studio 490 collections. Lots of fabulous images to see. We also received new Viva Pearl Pens and InkaGold in a variety of colors.
We welcome Ellen Vargo as our guest instructor for tomorrow night's Two Tag Minimum class. We sure do appreciate her help as well as her talent. If you didn't sign up this month, try to get on the list for April's class (the 15th). We have a lot of fun, and we're amassing quite a collection of cool tags.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
The Thursday Group a.k.a. The Quinky Dinks
New products this week:
- "Moments" magnetic die from the Sizzix Movers & Shakers collection
- Mini leaf and branch magnetic die from the Sizzix Movers & Shakers collection
- New ribbon and twisty twine in new colors from May Arts
- Somerset Life (Apr/May/Jun 2011)
- The Stampers' Sampler (Apr/May 2011)
- Haute Handbags (Spring 2011)
- Somerset Memories (Spring 2011)
- Jewelry Affaire (Spring 2011)
- Prims (Spring 2011)
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
March Madness...
We have scheduled some great classes for March, April, and May so make sure you take a moment to check the website for details.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
7 Gypsies "Lillie" Collection
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With CHA just around the corner, many companies have offered pre-releases and we've already started receiving them. Just in today from 7 Gypsies is the "Lillie" paper collection which we have in 12x12 double-sided paper and 6x6 and 8x8 paper pads as well as journal cards and paper tape coordinates.
Stop by regularly as we announce receipt of more new products. The Queen has pre-ordered the new Sizzix dies and texture fades from T!m Holtz, as well as the embellishments he designs for Advantus.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Stampington Pubs have arrived...
- The Stampers' Sampler (Feb/Mar 2011)
- Artful Blogging (Feb/Mar 2011)
- Where Women Create (Feb/Mar/Apr 2011)
- GreenCraft (Spring 2011)
- Art Doll Quarterly (Feb/Mar/Apr 2011)
- Apron-ology (Volume 3)
Take a look at our class schedules... we have some fresh new offerings and some old favorites. Don't miss a chance to indulge your creative self!
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
New stamps from TENseconds Studio
Monday, December 20, 2010
Countdown to Christmas...
Friday, December 17, 2010
2011 Hero Arts Pre-release...
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Hero Arts has done it again... come see for yourself. We have wood stamps, cling and clear stamps just waiting for your creative touch!
The 2011 Idea Book is also available... see what the Hero Arts designers have created to give you a springboard for your own creations.
We still have a few spots in Jenni Bowlin's Old Book Mini Scrapbook / Journal class scheduled for Tuesday, December 28th. Call us :-)
Monday, December 6, 2010
A Great Success!
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Celebrating...
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Friday, November 19, 2010
Magic at the Mill...
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Preparations are underway for this weekend's Magic at the Mill kick-off to the holiday season. Trees, lights, and shiny things add a festive air to your shopping experience. Visit with Santa, see a puppet show, and enjoy live music over the weekend. The complete schedule is available on Savage Mill's website.
We're also getting ready to celebrate our 10th Birthday, so check our website and watch for an email newsletter for details of special happenings coming December 4th thru 10th.
The new Stampington publications have arrived:
- Artists' Cafe
- Take Ten
- Belle Armoire Jewelry
- Sew Somerset
- Somerset Gallery