Last fall, the the folks at Stampington contacted me wanting to feature my Bon Bon Cups in the Spring '08 issue of Somerset Life magazine. I was due to give birth to Sam in a week, but happily waddled into my studio and produced a dozen little baskets to submit for publication.
Well, the Spring issue comes out April 1st and it's a beauty! It is chalk full of wonderful articles by Rebecca Sower, Corey Amaro, Kaari Meng, Delila Jemaiel, Jenny Holiday and many other creative and talented women.
I made my first Bon Bon Cups after seeing a vintage one that inspired me a couple of years ago. (I can't believe it's been that long!) Who would've guessed that these little ditties would make their way into a magazine? You just never know who's watching and what may come to be. If you have an original, creative idea, consider submitting it to one of Stampington's wonderful publications. You never know until you try, and they are always seeking fresh and creative artwork for upcoming issues.
This is the second page of the article, featuring Cari Kraft's abundant creativity. She took an ordinary peat pot and made it extraordinary. Aren't these baskets precious?
Speaking of Springs treats, now that the kiddies are sleeping, it's time to get back to filling more plastic eggs for the big hunt this weekend........I'll be back on Sunday with Easter wishes!
Somerset Life is quickly becoming my most fav mag of all...just the beauty and inspiration of it. Will be anxiously awaiting this issue and can't wait to see your article in it.
c
Posted by: Cindy | March 20, 2008 at 09:54 PM
You are so very right sweet girl!! You just don't know who may be glancing at your blog ~ I've been working with the magazine too!! These are so precious, I just can't wait to get the issue and pour over it ~ so many wonderful ideas! Congratulations, Andrea! xxoo, Dawn
Posted by: Dawn | March 20, 2008 at 10:07 PM
I'm soooooooooo excited. I will be very anxious to get my hands on this issue. Congratulations on the article. The baskets are adorable.
Posted by: Alice | March 20, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Congratulations, Andrea. Your bon bon cups are so beautiful. I love them en masse like this, the colors are gorgeous. I can't wait to see this issue.
Posted by: Holly Abston | March 20, 2008 at 10:35 PM
Congrats on the publication! I look forward to the new issue. Have a great Easter. Renea
Posted by: Renea | March 20, 2008 at 11:10 PM
This looks like such a good issue. So many talented artist. Love your Bon Bon cups.
hugs, maria
Posted by: Maria R. | March 20, 2008 at 11:29 PM
Darling! Thanks for the inspiration....I'll be sure to pick up that Somerset Life!!
Posted by: ~amy~ | March 20, 2008 at 11:32 PM
andrea, your bon bon cups are surely very loverly! somerset life contacted me last autumn or was it summer, and asked if i had made these cups. i wrote that they are made by you, not by me!
i can not wait to see the issue. it looks beautiful and so very inspiring.
delila
Posted by: sepia art studio | March 21, 2008 at 05:34 AM
Congratulations Andrea.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | March 21, 2008 at 08:08 AM
Congratulations Andrea, how exciting !!!!! Clarice
Posted by: clarice | March 21, 2008 at 08:28 AM
Beautiful!!! You amaze me!!! I can't wait to get my magazine to droll over all of the gorgeous eye candy!! Thanks for sharing. Happy Easter
Posted by: Sheila R | March 21, 2008 at 08:32 AM
Congratulations, Andrea! The bonbon cups are gorgeous; your talent continues to delight and amaze!! You can bet I'll be rushing out to get my own copy of this issue of Somerset:) Have a wonderful Easter!
Posted by: Leah C. | March 21, 2008 at 08:48 AM
Andrea, Your blog is just so beautiful. I love to just sit and look at the photos!
Posted by: Vicki | March 21, 2008 at 10:07 AM
YOUR BON BON CUPS ARE ADOREABLE. YOU ARE VERY TALENTED. BY THE WAY, I MADE A TRIP TO MICHAELS. THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP. I BOUGHT I BUNCH OF CUTE THINGS, JUST COULD NOT RESIST. HAVE A GREAT EASTER WITH YOUR FAMILY.
Posted by: sonia audelo | March 21, 2008 at 10:11 AM
Oh andrea, these are so great! I have been waiting eagerly for the latest issue of Life to come out! And now to see you in it is fantastic! Way to go girl, being pregnant and still doing this!
xo tiffany
Posted by: tiffany | March 21, 2008 at 10:35 AM
Congrats Andrea--this is so exciting!! I will be sure and pick up an issue when it is released. I hope you and your family have a blessed Easter weekend!! {{{HUGS}}} Melissa
Posted by: MelissaC | March 21, 2008 at 10:47 AM
Congratulations Andrea! The bonbon cups are so charming! Happy Easter.
Posted by: vintage whisper | March 21, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Congratulations, Andrea! Stampington does such beautiful publications. :) Your Bon Bon Cups are DARLING!!! Thanks for sharing them with us. Can't wait to see the issue with my own eyes.
Happy Easter!
Posted by: Abby from The Blissful | March 21, 2008 at 01:05 PM
Andrea, those bon bon cups look just scrumpcious! What a lucky thing to happen to you! That is the stuff I dream about! xo Shannon
Posted by: Shannon at Pipsqueak Couture | March 21, 2008 at 01:27 PM
big congrats!! LOVE the cups!! cute!!!
Posted by: britt-sparkledvintagecharm | March 21, 2008 at 01:38 PM
Oh..I can't wait to get that issue! They are so sweet!
Posted by: distressingdelilah | March 21, 2008 at 02:35 PM
Can't wait to see the new issue...Love your little cups...Congrats!
After seeing your "jewels" in the display case, I broke down and finally bought one. I may go back this weekend and buy another. I am not sure what I am going to put in the spaces, but I'm sure to find something!
Have a Happy Easter!
Hugs, Nancy
Posted by: Nancy | March 21, 2008 at 02:42 PM
We're so happy for you! Your are talented and we're so glad to have found your blog & to hear your voice on the phone. Someday we'll have coffee together {lots of coffee}!
All our Best,
Kara & Darcy
{ A joyous Easter to you}
Posted by: kara & darcy | March 21, 2008 at 06:09 PM
Happy Easter Andrea,
Love your bon bon cups, they are beautiful!Congrats!
Warm regards,
Gabriela
Posted by: Gabriela Delworth | March 21, 2008 at 06:36 PM
Congratualtions! I just found your awesome, eye candy filled site! I hope you don't mind that I added you to my favorites. Those little baskets are the cutest things I've ever seen! I am definately going to learn a lot from you! Happy Easter!
Posted by: Traceytreasure | March 21, 2008 at 08:30 PM