And the winner is.....

Last week I was thrilled to offer you a chance to win a copy of the Somerset Studio July/August issue.

All you had to do was leave a comment about what project you loved from the ones I shared....

Thank you for all your lovely comments. 

 I wish I could have Stampington send a copy to each of you...

I used an online random number generator to find the winner....

The winner is Valerie Rennel!!!

Valerie, leave a comment below and I will get in touch to have Stampington send you your issue.

If you have never looked at Somerset Studio, you are going to love it....

I encourage everyone to take a look at the newsstand as well...

Next week I will be offering a chance to win a copy of the new Summer issue of Jewelry Affaire.

  Be sure to stop back in for your chance to win and a preview of another great issue...

Thanks for stopping by...

Workbench Wednesday: Leather Cuffs

I always have to chuckle when it comes time to photograph Workbench Wednesday.

The location varies from week to week.

Sometimes it is in my garage/studio.

Sometimes it is in the living room. 

 It can be in the annex on the workbench outside.

I work in different places for different tasks.

Any hammering is completed on a cement floor.  

This time it was on our back porch.

Yes, the cement porch floor is carpeted.

  The couple that built the house glued it down. 

It is there to stay.

This week I was stamping cuffs.

I love picking up leather belts to use for making bracelets.

I have my handy dandy leather stamp alphabet set.

The sponge is for wetting the leather before stamping.

The sweet double enamel bucket was a clearance buy years ago at a drugstore in town.

It has a handle so it is easy to move current projects.

I usually do more than one of each word or phrase on different cuffs.

These have all been cut, trimmed and had the holes punched.

I will sit and stamp until they are either all done, or I am tired of sitting on the floor.

My body does not enjoy sitting on the concrete as much as it used to.

Next I will use some gilders' pastes and waxes.

I am so proud that cuffs similar to these are in the current issue of Somerset Studio.

I actually am choosing a reader to receive a free copy of the magazine this week.

  If you  missed out on the post, check it out here.

I am a messy worker.

This is actually neater than usual because I can't leave the mess here.

I will have to clean it up as soon as I am done.

Not pictured are my two art buddies, the dogs. 

 Both are off camera.

One on each side.

Hope you enjoyed a peek at what I am working on...

What is on your workbench?

Thanks for stopping by....

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Somerset Studio and an issue Giveaway...

Are you familiar with Somerset Studio magazine?

It is published by Stampington and Company.

They publish the most craft titles in the industry.

Whatever your artistic interest, they have one (or more ) title for you.

Somerset Studio is a mixed media title.

It contains beautiful photographs of amazing work. 

 The artists are not only talented, but generous. 

 They share the inspiration behind each piece and step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process of making a piece of your own.

Mixed media has come a long way.

It is my favorite art form.

The layers, materials and textures of the pieces draw me in and make me want to touch every piece.

I am thrilled that my leather cuffs are featured in the Summer 2015 issue (insert squeal of excitement here).

Their photographers are amazing.  

They managed to show all the features in this article that I love best...the colors, textures and details.

The magazine also addresses a business column.

The information in this article is invaluable for artists when they meet their customers.

Each issue features an artist.

This issue showcases Danielle Donaldson.

Her watercolors are so whimsical and light.

I could wallpaper a whole room with her beautiful work.

See?

The issue contains so much more of her work.

This next project is so lovely...

I swear I can feel the texture just from the photographs.

I love art that repurposes books.

Cheryl Fowler really creates something special here.

 Speaking of books....

How amazing is this hand bound book?

It is by Sharon Payne Bolton.

It makes me head for the studio to get started.

If you are like me, you can't get enough of unique journaling ideas.

Hold onto your hat, this journal from Jenny Walker is going to get you looking at journaling in a new way.

Included in each issue are a few sheets of beautiful artisan papers for your to use in your own designs.

I haven't even shown you half of the amazing designs from this issue.

If you cannot find it in any local book or craft stores, you can buy it directly from Stampington and Company here.

Even better, for a  chance to receive your own copy free, leave a comment below about what is your favorite project I have given a sneak peek of.

I will choose a winner next Wednesday and announce the winner Thursday.

Your issue will be delivered to you, right from Stampington.

What are you waiting for?

Thanks for stopping by...

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