New Products and News

8th December 2008

The brand new Ultimate Pro from Crafters Comapnion builds on the award winning features of its predecessor (the Ultimate Crafter's Companion) and incorporates new functions such as duo-size nested embossing shapes, popout & K-card creator, ribbon shaper, new and updated envelobox creator and more decorative lines, corners, shapes and embellishments (to name but a few) making this the Ultimate Scoring and Embossing system for crafters.

6th December 2008

Somerset Studio Gallery Winter 2009 is filled with hundreds of samples of extraordinary artwork presented up close and in detail. Whether your passion is rubber stamping, calligraphy, or paper-crafting, the Winter 2009 issue of Somerset Studio Gallery features everything you love about Somerset Studio in 200 lush pages, including enlightening how-to-articles, beautifully photographed projects and hundreds of handmade creations by your favourite artists.

1st December 2008

ALL PRICES HAVE BEEN REDUCED

27th November 2008

Rubber Soul is back in stock and there are even more stamps to choose from.

26th November 2008

The latest volumes of Somerset Sew, Artful Blogging, Altered Couture, Somerset Life, Take Ten are now available

7th November 2008

Memento™ Markers are now available Markers come in the same 24 wonderfully fresh, matching colors as the inkpads! They are fade-resistant, fast-drying, acid-free and water-based.

6th November 2008

Lots more Woodware paper Punches - over 250 different shapes and sizes.

24th October 2008

New 2008 Dreamweaver stencils

15th October 2008

New Paperbag Studios stamps have arrived including four new designs. Both The Lights and The Lone Tree stamps are popular for their evocative images for Christmas season cards.

10th October 2008

New Hero Winter 2008 stamps and ClearDesign Sets are fun to use for all ages. The ClearDesign are especially good value starting at only £5.65

9th October 2008

The FingerGuard Paper Trimmer is the best in its field, able to handle paper up to 30cm, so ideal for traditional 12 x 12 scrapbook papers. Only £14.99

3rd October 2008

64 new stamps from Blade Rubber

25nd September 2008

The second volume of Somerset Holidays & Celebrations will take you on a journey through a year of festive decor, gifts and stunning artwork. From major holidays like Christmas, Valentine's Day and Halloween, to birthdays and baby showers, these exciting issues are a feast for the eyes as well as a good reference to make your holidays extra special.

22nd September 2008

The latest volumes of Somerset Sew, Artful Blogging, HandCrafted™, Somerset Workshop are now available

4th August 2008

Memento™ dye ink is fast drying and fade resistant. The innovative pad delivers finer impressions and exceptionally even coverage. Available in 24 wonderfully fresh colors.

31st July 2008

VersaMagic Dew Drops popular colours and opaque ink coverage create the ideal ink for stamping, stenciling and direct-to-surface techniques. Ideal for today's busy crafters and scrapbookers, the VersaMagic¨ Dew Drop™ inkpads come in an array of colors ranging from soft pastels to natural earth tones and rich jewel tones. Compactly sized, with both a round end and an elongated tip, the Dew Drops are colourful, collectible and free standing.

31st July 2008

Brilliance Dew Drops designed for today's crafters and scrapbookers, the Brilliance Dew Drop™ inkpads feature enticing shades ranging from primary brights to pearlescent jewel tones and rich metallics. Compactly sized, with both a round end and an elongated tip, the versatile petite inkpads are colourful, collectible and free standing.

28th July 2008

Archival Inks™ provide the lasting results you are looking for. They won't deteriorate paper or precious photographs. They will not bleed when painted or brayered over with water colours, water-based inks, markers or pearl pigments.

23rd July 2008

Traditional Sealing Wax

24th June 2008

In Altered Couture you'll find new ways to transform your own garments and accessories into fabulous works of wearable art.

24th June 2008

Somerset Sew More than ever before, artists are discovering the joy of combining sewing with mixed-media projects, showing the world that stitches are not just for fabric anymore!

24th June 2008

Let Somerset Digital Studio show you how to digitally create scrapbook pages, ATCs, wearable art, greeting cards, and much more! Discover why scanning-and-editing is the new cutting-and-pasting!

24th June 2008

Somerset Gallery Summer 2008. It's the new issue you've been waiting for-a 200 page collection of more than 800 artworks handcrafted by Somerset readers. You'll also find inspiring how-to articles on printing, stamping, lettering, and papercrafting.

18th June 2008

Dive into the summer 2008 issue of Take Ten! Pull up a lounge chair, grab a glass of lemonade and indulge in this issue which features a brand new cover and a completely redesigned inside. Have you ever wanted to make some grungy and shabby cards but arenÕt sure where to start? Kim Hughes shares a few of her favorite tips in ÒSimply Shabby.Ó Do you have more old credit cards than you know what to do with them? Grab some paint and paper and make some colorful backgrounds using them. Those who have been longtime fans of Teri Anderson will be thrilled to see her as this issue's Guest Artist. As always, we show the results of our Design Challenge and have page after page of general card ideas for you to choose from.

24th April 2008

Catch Up Volume 12 is finally here! Each year, Stampington receives an unbelievable amount of amazing artwork. Volume 12 is filled with over 500 samples of the artwork we just couldn't fit into The Stampers' Sampler, along with their easy-to-follow instructions and high-quality photographs. You are sure to be inspired by the quality of the artwork, covering all colours of the spectrum.

22nd April 2008

The ink colours of Souffle™ Pens are of soft pastels and white and give a dramatic effect to dark backgrounds, and spring time accents to light coloured surfaces.   This three-dimensional ink leaves a distinct impression. Not only is the ink pleasing to the eye, but to the fingertips as well. The finished look is a raised, puffed up line for a remarkable style feature that you can feel. Elevate the status of handwriting or paper craft projects. Selected surfaces for eye-catching results are non-porous surfaces such as plastics, coated papers, acetate, vellums and glass.

21st April 2008

Six new unmounted rubber stamps from Crafty Individuals - Codes 191 to 196

30th March 2008

Ten more new stamps from Stampers Anonymous

26th March 2008

Cloth Paper Scissors® Studios is a special issue dedicated to creating beautiful, inviting, unique, and functional studios for making collages, quilts, handmade books, and other types of fiber and mixed-media art.

18th March 2008

	Volume 2 Now in Innovations in technology provide new and exciting platforms for artists and writers to share their creative work with the world. The Internet has come alive with the voices of artists who let us into their studios and into their lives by keeping online journals, galleries and blogs. Stampington's newest 144 page special publication Artful Blogging spotlights some of the exceptional artists' blogs currently online. This superb publication provides Blogging Etiquette, Blogger's Must-Haves and How to Get Started on your own blog spot!
	Somerset Memories February/March Now in
	Handcrafted introduces readers to 50 of Stampington's favourite crafting projects reproduced from past issues of Somerset Studio, Art Doll Quarterly, Belle Armoire, Inspirations, The Stampers' Sampler, Legacy and Take Ten. This publication is sure to be a collector's item.

8th March 2008

Decades of Distress in one simple step! Tim Holtz™ Distress Crackle Paint™ is a unique one-step paint that cracks as it dries. With a convenient, built-in applicator brush, add instant aging to cardstock, chipboard, paper mache projects and more. Coordinates with the fabulous palette of 24 Distress Inks™ and Distress Embossing Powders™.

7th March 2008

Five new Stickles Glitter Glues Easily write, dot, dash, draw and embellish on paper and rubber stamping projects, candles, memory album covers and more!

6th March 2008

Twelve new unmounted rubber stamps from Crafty Individuals - Codes 179 to 190

5th March 2008

114 new Hero Rubber stamps from the 2008 Catalogue

4th March 2008

The Spring '08 issue of Take Ten has everything you need to help get your creativity in gear. If you are looking for quick and easy card ideas, Take Ten has them for every occasion, just waiting to be made in ten minutes or less. If you need a quick and easy gift, be sure to look for the adorable chipboard clipboards showcased in this issue. Within this 144-page publication, you'll find simple ways to make elegant cards, an easy way to handcraft your own gift bags, an inventive way to make your own pattern, and a way to finally use all those transparencies you've been hanging on to.

4th March 2008

Somerset Wedding Volume 4 delivers simple and elegant crafting ideas to help you create the perfect day. It features breathtaking photographs of exquisite handcrafted ideas to make your wedding day memorable. Your guests will be flattered by your personal touch, creativity and warmth that is present throughout the four stages of your wedding: Preparing, Uniting, Celebration, and Remembering.

3rd March 2008

The latest Somerset Studio is in and Rubber Stamp Madness

22nd February 2008

Tim Holtz™ Adirondack® Alcohol Inks are Acid-free, fast drying, transparent Earthtone dye inks specially formulated to create a colourful, polished stone effect. Use on glossy paper, dominoes, metal, shrink plastic, glass, and other slick surfaces. Alcohol Blending Solution available for lightening colours and cleaning inks from non-porous surfaces.

21st February 2008

Radiant Rain is Twinkling H2O's non toxic, acid free, shimmering watercolours in a ready-to-use liquid. Each 4 oz bottle not only contains rich colour but matching coloured mica specially formulated to stick to paper projects. Use on any absorbent surface such as paper, card, canvas, air dry clay, wood and more.

12th February 2008

Hero 2008 Arts Clear Design sets are premium-quality, American-made photopolymer designed for true stamping impressions. They are tear-resistant, easy to clean, always cling, and non-toxic.

11th February 2008

Acrylic Paint Dabbers are the perfect mess-free paint applicator for foam and rubber stamps, cards, scrapbook pages, altered books, canvas, frames and more. These matte acrylic paints were developed with the Beautiful Adirondack coordinating palette of Earthones, Brights and Lights. Dab them directly on stamps for mess-free paint application. Use direct-to-surface, for stippling, creating dots or full coverage.

5th February 2008

Versafine pads are now available in a small 25 x 25 mm pads. Versafine has a natural oil-based pigment ink that dries instantly on matte cardstock. Versafine inkpads also lasts 3-5 times longer than regular inks.

4th February 2008

StazOn is a solvent-based inkpad, designed for decorating non-porous surfaces such as glass, metal, shrink plastic, cellophane, aluminum foil, leather and acrylic. Thanks to its mild smell, StazOn is much safer to use than other permanent inks. It's also much easier to use since there is no need to re-ink the pad before each use. For everything from industrial projects to garden art, and home decor, StazOn is sure to become a classic! StazOn Cleaner is specially formulated to clean and condition your stamps after use with StazOn ink pads. Use StazOn with Sponge Daubers and Fantastix applicators for easy sponging techniques!

10th January 2008

Woodware paper Punches - over 250 different shapes and sizes.

29th November 2007

The latest Take Ten Winter 2008 offers rubber stamp enthusiasts of all levels great ideas for creating quick and easy cards in less than 10 minutes. You'll find hundreds of full-color samples inside each volume of this unique publication.

28th November 2007

The new Somerset Gallery Winter 2008 is filled with hundreds of samples of extraordinary artwork presented up close and in detail. Whether your passion is rubber stamping, calligraphy or paper crafting, the newest Gallery features everything you love about Somerset Studio in 200 lush pages, including enlightening how-to-articles, beautifully photographed projects and hundreds of handmade creations by your favorite artists, as well as by you, our talented readers.

27th November 2007

Join the many who have found the treasures in Somerset Workshop - the latest 144 page publication featuring fresh applications of art techniques taught to you by Somerset artists! You are shown with simple stepped-out photographs and clear instructions how to make breathtaking projects in the comfort of your own home.

26th November 2007

Innovations in technology provide new and exciting platforms for artists and writers to share their creative work with the world. The Internet has come alive with the voices of artists who let us into their studios and into their lives by keeping online journals, galleries and blogs. Stampington's newest 144 page special publication Artful Blogging spotlights some of the exceptional artists' blogs currently online. This superb publication provides Blogging Etiquette, Blogger's Must-Haves and How to Get Started on your own blog spot!

Somerset Memories provides a showcase for arts and crafts that feature family photographs and memorabilia. This unique bimonthly magazine presents sophisticated scrapbook and journal pages, plus a gorgeous array of paper crafts, fabric arts, memorabilia and mixed-media art made by our talented readers and contributors.

25th November 2007

Summer Gallery 2007 is filled with hundreds of samples of extraordinary artwork presented up close and in detail. Whether your passion is rubber stamping, calligraphy or paper crafting, the newest Gallery features everything you love about Somerset Studio in 200 lush pages, including enlightening how-to-articles, beautifully photographed projects and hundreds of handmade creations by your favourite artists, as well as by you, Stampington's talented readers.

23th November 2007

Ten new unmounted rubber stamps from Crafty Individuals - Codes 169 to 178

20th November 2007

Unbelievable. That's what everyone is saying about the Crop-A-Dile, and it's no wonder - even the creators of the tool are impressed with what it can do. The Crop-A-Dile is no ordinary eyelet and snap setter. It punches through chipboard like butter, and with 1/8 and 3/16 inch built-in hole punchers, it silently and easily sets snaps and eyelets of both sizes - and there are no loose pieces to keep track of! You'll be amazed at what you can do with this great tool.

7th November 2007

The latest Somerset Studio is in

23rd October 2007

Six new Noel unmounted rubber sheets from Paper Artsy - just in time for all those Christmas cards. Great value at only £5.85.

20th October 2007

An acid-free, non-toxic, water-based dye developed for use on paper, fibers, fabric and more. Tim Holtz helped design these dyes to produce batik and hand-dyed looks on craft and textile projects. Color Wash coordinates with Adirondack embossing powders and Earthtone Adirondack inkpads

19th October 2007

12 new Distress Embossing powders are now online - there is now a powder for each colour of Distress ink. Distress powders have a special property that creates a textured look of days gone by. After embossing, you simply rub off the special release crystals. The effect is truly vintage...the texture is worn and weathered...the result is pure Distress!

11th October 2007
If you liked Paper Artsy then you'll love Crafty Individuals.
These unmounted rubber stamps are very adaptable for making a wide variety of styles of card, from grungy to cute, so hopefully something for everyone.
Crafty Individuals is also an angel company but their images are copyrighted.

10th October 2007
We now have in stock rubber stamps from Paperbag Studios. The selection might be small but they are truely original and the quality of the rubber is superb.
Paperbag Studios is an angel company (but their images are copyrighted.)

9th October 2007
New Dreamweaver stencils are now available. This is their summer collection - it takes a while to get them to the UK - but there are some new Christmas stencils in the collection.

2nd October 2007
Stamper Sampler Oct/Nov is now in. The Stamper Sampler is a full-colour magazine filled with hand-stamped artwork contributed by Stampington readers. Each issue features more than 250 samples with instructions so that you can duplicate the artwork at home.

8th September 2007
Nine more Stampers Anonymous rubber stamps have been added.
We especially like the Mosaic scrap and the Queens Inn.

7th September 2007
The latest issue of Rubber Stamper is now in.

5th September 2007
The latest Sept/October issues of Somerset Studio and Rubber Stamp Madness are now in

22nd August 2007
Ranger Memory Glass is a clear delight. Everyone will want to possess this precision cut, crystal clear microscope slide glass, with its smoothly buffed edges and rounded corners to use in their paper crafting, scrapbooking, jewelry making, altered art and Melt Art projects.

21st August 2007
New Adirondack Rich, realistic Earthtones, pastel Lights and coordinating Brights you've been looking for.

20th August 2007
The newest Catch Up Issue is jam packed with over 500 remarkable projects! This compilation of previously-unpublished designs will inspire you with dozens of pieces made using our Tempting Templates and cards for every holiday.

19th August 2007
Devoted to creating family heirlooms for tomorrow, Somerset Memories™ showcases all kinds of artwork that incorporates family history photographs, documents, and memorabilia. In addition to featuring elegant scrapbook pages, home decor items, journals, wearable art, paper crafts and other handmade heirlooms, Somerset Memories™ offers solid advice from renowned genealogy experts on researching one's family roots.

19th August 2007
More issues of Take Ten™ have arrived.
Take Ten™ offers rubber stamp enthusiasts of all levels great ideas for creating quick and easy cards in less than 10 minutes. You'll find hundreds of full-color samples inside each volume of this unique publication.

18th August 2007
Hero Art Clear Design

17th August 2007
Beatrix Potter - Peter Rabbit™ rubber stamps are now availble from Inca Stamps

16th August 2007
The bimonthly magazine Cloth Paper Scissors® made its debut in October 2004, and since then has taken the mixed-media world by storm.

All the Blade Rubber stamps are now available as unmounted rubber, as well as wood mounted

15th August 2007
Now in stock online and in the shop is Rubber Stamp Madness - a bimontly magazine that was there at the very beginning.

14th August 2007
The first volume of Stampington's Somerset Life is in the shop and on the website

12th August 2007
New Thin Ez Mount added to the website
At 1/16" the Thinner version of EZMount is the perfect solution for small stamps (less than 1") or stamps that come already mounted on a double sided adhesive foam. Instead of peeling the foam off just add the new thin Ez Mount.

10th August 2007
Christmas stamps from Hero, and Penny Black have arrived at the shop. As well as more new stamps from Stampers Anonymous and Judikins.

Hero 2007 Christmas stamps are now online. We also have some in stock at the shop in Bloomsbury.

9th August 2007
Blade rubber stamps can now be brought online as unmounted rubber. It wil take a few days to add the details but its nearly done.

New plates from Non Sequitur now in stock
Hopelessly Romantic and
Victorian Life