So a week or so ago, I made my way into Barnes and Noble to see if the latest issue of Somerset Studios was out yet! I had "heard" it was.. but was dying to know for sure!
Earlier this Spring, I had received an email from the Editor of Somerset Studio, Christine.. who is adorable by the way.. asking me if I would like to do an article for their magazine! For the fall issue! I about fell off my chair when I got the email.. because Somerset Studio magazine is my ALL TIME Favorite magazine! I have a subscription to it.. and I seriously can't get enough of the wonderful mixed media art inspiration.. they provide! I had done some canvases for my friend Margie.. for her booth at CHA in January..and I guess Christine had been in her booth and saw my art and got my information from Margie! I seriously.. was in shock and excitement. I am pretty sure I actually squelled..
So as soon as I knew the issue was out.. I had to go find it for myself ( my subscription hadn't come yet.. so I was being rather impatient).. when i go there and found the issue.. I was even MORE excited to see that my name and my article was featured on the cover!!!
I had to take a picture! lol I actually found the Artful Blogging magazine that I am featured in too and put them side by side and took a picture of them. I am such a dork. But I had to document it! Lol
and of course. had to buy an issue.. even though I knew it would be coming shortly to my house..
The article features how to create texture with found objects (like household, everyday things you have around your house)..
They also asked me to do a "Behind the Art" video for it as well, which they also put in the article and you can then go to their website to view! I ended up doing two.. one of my creating the girl as shown above from start to finish and then one all about household items for texture and showing you all the things I like to use and giving you tips, etc..
SO GO GET the magazine!! lol.. if you don't have a barnes and noble near you.. you can always purchase them off their website.. both one time and a subscription..
Stampington has SO many wonderful magazines.. I love Somerset Studio and Artful Blogging, but also have a subscription to a few others as well! They have more mixed media ones.. plus jewelry.. soft goods.. etc.. and their magazines are SO nice.. they are this thick cover and big! They are more like a nice book.. I always consider them just like a buying a nice book in the book section.. they really are that nice. The pages are thick and just awesome!
anyhow.. just had to share!
Yesterday we spent the day boating all day with my family.. and I surfed again! BUT this time I actually was able to let go of the rope and surf for about 4 mins without!!!! My husband took some video of me.. maybe I will post it later! Lol
Today I am making myself of list of things I NEED and want to accomplish over the next 2 weeks. I am working on some fabric designs and some exclusive "stamp" designing featuring my she art girls and want to open my etsy shop with prints and cards and such!! I want to do some Behind the Art videos for the blog, Plus I need to add all the new products to our Mixed media shop Scarlet Lime that have been arriving.. stamps, rubons, inks, sprays, paper pads.. all brand new stuff that just debuted at CHA.I also want to do a video of all of it.. so fun to see how it's used and what you can do with it! Plus order kits for our October kits.. AND announce and start filming my newest online workshop.. She Art Workshop 2! (oh my heck.. so excited about this!) oh and the boring stuf.. I really need to clean and organize my office and studio. okay.. and my bedroom and my kids bedrooms.. wow. is it even possible? lol.. But making a list for me, always helps. ALWAYS helps. Hope you have some excitement in your day too!
thanks for letting me share!
Happy Tuesday!
You should be proud, that is a big well deserved moment for you, are you kidding me? I'd be so happy I'd buy them all!
She Art Workshop 2? YES!!! Thank you God!
Posted by: Ann Marie | September 06, 2011 at 12:50 PM
Congrats, Christy! Not dorky at all--that's way cool! :)
Posted by: Deb | September 06, 2011 at 12:50 PM
Congratulations! I'm going to B&N today and will look for it!
Posted by: Shelley | September 06, 2011 at 12:54 PM
I enjoyed your article...all the texture you use...LOVE!
I wanted to ask...your color class...is it on-going? I wanted to sign up!!:)
Posted by: Leslie | September 06, 2011 at 12:57 PM
love all of this. yep i surely do.
Posted by: kelly barton | September 06, 2011 at 12:59 PM
Christy, you have made me so happy today. I have had a stressful weekend, so it's nice to see some good things happening. The article in Somerset is wonderful and I can't wait for the new shop goodies! And She Art 2??!! So excited!!! Have a great rest of the day!
Posted by: Karen Dodson | September 06, 2011 at 12:59 PM
That's fantastic! I can imagine how psyched you were to find both @ B&N!!! Great idea photographing them on the rack. Congratulations!
Posted by: Marjie Kemper | September 06, 2011 at 01:05 PM
SHE ART 2???? DID YOU SAY SHE ART 2????? Omigosh.... I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!
I bought the Somerset Studio's issue and love your article. I'm so happy for all of your success! SHE ART 2! BRING IT ON!
Posted by: Michele | September 06, 2011 at 01:17 PM
Congrats Christy! I am so happy for you, I want to cry!!
Posted by: Melissa | September 06, 2011 at 01:32 PM
oh.my.goodness - this is SO exciting! I am so happy for you! Somerset Studio's mags are so awesome and what an honor to be IN them! No surprise to all of us out here though, Christy - cause your art is totally AMAZING!
Posted by: Teresa Jaye | September 06, 2011 at 01:41 PM
She art 2?!!! WHEN WHEN WHEN?????,!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Steph | September 06, 2011 at 02:02 PM
I was at Joann's flipping through the new somerset studio's magazine on saturday and saw what looked like christy's she art girls and I was so delighted that I was right. I ended up buying it and loved reading the article. You are so amazingly talented and it was a great read.
Posted by: fay copeland | September 06, 2011 at 02:05 PM
This all sounds so amazing, Congrats!
Did you say She Art 2?!?!?!!! I so cannot wait!!
Posted by: Donna P. | September 06, 2011 at 02:09 PM
I'm dying to go find the magazines. I love the Somerset magazines. They are truly amazing!
And a she art2? I bet it will be incredible because the first class was!
AND I am so excited you are doing fabric!!!! Please, please let me do some projects! I adore fabric!!!
You are fabulous!!!
Posted by: lori jolley | September 06, 2011 at 02:25 PM
So happy for you! How exciting!!! You deserve all of the recognition!
Posted by: Toni K | September 06, 2011 at 02:40 PM
You must be over the moon!!! Congrats!!! Hugs, Terri
Posted by: Terri Kahrs | September 06, 2011 at 02:48 PM
I am going to buy the magazine as soon as possible! It's so exciting and deserved. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Donna L | September 06, 2011 at 03:13 PM
EEEKKK!! So happy, happy for you & being in those fabulous magazines. I know you must be super excited about that...and my "dorky" self would be right there too taking pictures. lol! Ohhh, and She ART 2...um, hello - you just made my day! :)
Posted by: Jen | September 06, 2011 at 03:23 PM
Somerset Studio is my fave too, and I just got mine today and LOVED your article! Congrats! I had an article in there years ago, it was fish tags for their aquatic issue, I remember I sent them in right before the deadline and then got this call from the editor and just about passed out, they wanted to do an article on my fabric tags and I did the same thing, ran to the store, took photos and even bragged to the cashier at Michael's that I was in the magazine, how goofy, but I was excited as all heck!! lol...so I know how you feel and I am so happy for you!! I have my article hanging on the walls in my living room, all framed...LOVE Stampington Magazines, they are so beautiful, congrats again!!
Posted by: Laurie | September 06, 2011 at 03:29 PM
Wow a HUGE congratulations Christy!! I've not heard of both magazines (being an Aussie) so am rushing to my newsagent this morning to search for them! Thanks for sharing. Made my day!
Posted by: Sonya | September 06, 2011 at 03:48 PM
Way to go!! I find your work so inspiring! Will be on the look out for this issue :)
Posted by: Shemaine Smith | September 06, 2011 at 04:38 PM
CONGRATS!!!!! WOW, two magazines at the same time! Awesome!C
Posted by: carol m | September 06, 2011 at 04:47 PM
you only bought one issue??? i think i would have purchased a dozen!!!! congratulations, Christy!!!!
can't wait to hear about your next sheart class!
xo
lynn
Posted by: drichards01@juno.com | September 06, 2011 at 05:16 PM
Oh my goodness, I can't wait until my copy arrives. I hope it's soon but it has to come all the way to Australia so I will have to be very patient.
Posted by: Bec Clarke | September 06, 2011 at 07:02 PM
Christy, it makes my heart sing to see your name, your art, your articles and your sweet, friendly face spreading more joy through our favorite magazines and soon our favorite crafting show. Your art (and your heart) started changing my life from the very first time I read your blog so all good things that make your life happy make me happy for you. Congratulations!
Posted by: Debby Ebeling | September 06, 2011 at 08:09 PM