In the Press




Artful Blogging Summer 2016
Read Michelle Shefveland's artist feature article in the Summer 2016 issue Artful Blogging. In it she shares one of her motion blur photography techniques. The feature also includes her nature collage work.

Somerset Digital Studio Autumn 2015
Check out Michelle Shefveland's Double Exposure Technique article and Image Editor Buyer's Guide in the Autumn 2015 issue. More info can be found on our blog here.

Somerset Memories Magazine
Read Michelle Shefveland's latest Digital Workshop article in Somerset Memories Spring 2015 issue on using cell phone apps to create beautiful painted images.

Somerset Memories Magazine
Read Michelle Shefveland's latest Digital Workshop article in Somerset Memories Fall 2014 issue on using Adobe PSE or cell phone apps to create stunning double exposures.

Somerset Memories Magazine
Read Michelle Shefveland's latest Digital Workshop article in Somerset Memories Spring 2014 issue on using Adobe PSE to recreate chalkboard effects.

Somerset Memories Magazine
Read Michelle Shefveland's latest Digital Workshop article in Somerset Memories Fall 2013 issue on using Adobe PSE or cell phone apps to create moody, artistic images.
Somerset Memories Magazine
Read Michelle Shefveland's latest Digital Workshop article in Somerset Memories Spring 2013 issue on using cell phone apps to create beautiful blended images.
Somerset Memories Magazine
Read Michelle Shefveland's latest Digital Workshop article in Somerset Memories Fall 2012 issue on creating fabric art with Instagram photos.
Somerset Memories Magazine
Read Michelle Shefveland's latest Digital Workshop article in Somerset Memories Spring 2012 issue on creating a beautiful mixed media quilt from start to finish! Download Michelle's accompanying free 8x8 Butterfly Wings Quick Page here.

Somerset Memories Magazine
Read Michelle Shefveland's latest Digital Workshop article in Somerset Memories Autumn 2011 issue on digital painting techniques. Download Michelle's accompanying free painted scrap.edges here.

Somerset Digital Studio Autumn 2011
Check out Michelle Shefveland's updated Image Editor Buyer's Guide in the Autumn 2011 issue.

Somerset Memories Magazine
Read Michelle Shefveland's latest Digital Workshop article in Somerset Memories Spring 2011 issue on photographing abstract blurs. See more of Michelle's abstract photos on Flickr here and her photography site here.

Somerset Memories Magazine
Read Michelle Shefveland's latest Digital Workshop article in Somerset Memories Fall 2010 issue on making Flickr Mosaics. See Michelle's Flickr photos here and her photography site here.

Somerset Digital Studio Autumn 2010
Check out Michelle Shefveland's Pop Art Technique article and Image Editor Buyer's Guide in the Autumn 2010 issue. More info can be found on our blog here.

Somerset Memories Magazine
Read Michelle Shefveland's latest Digital Workshop article in Somerset Memories Spring 2010 issue on Demystifying Layer Masks. Download FREE Grunge Paint Brushes here.

Somerset Digital Studio 4
Check out Michelle Shefveland's Image Editor Buyer's Guide in the
Spring 2010 issue.

Somerset Memories Magazine
Check out Michelle Shefveland's latest Digital Workshop article in Somerset Memories Autumn 2009
issue on easily creating digital silhouettes.

Somerset Digital Studio 3
Check out Michelle Shefveland's 2 tutorials/articles on barely there pages and perspective artwork in Volume 3. Also includes artwork by creative team members Rachael Czepyha, Rachel Shefveland, and Melinda Ver Meer.

Blogging for Bliss
Check out Michelle Shefveland's tutorial on using decorative scrap.edges on your blog photos in this inspirational book by Tara Frey.

Somerset Digital Studio 2
Check out Michelle Shefveland's article on using and installing Photoshop Actions in Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 in Volume 2.

Somerset Memories Magazine
Check out Michelle Shefveland's latest Digital Workshop article in Somerset Memories Apr/May 2009
issue on printing and binding your own digital nature sketchbook.

Somerset Memories Magazine
Check out Michelle Shefveland's latest Digital Workshop article in Somerset Memories Feb/March 2009
issue on creating your own digital nature sketchbook.

Somerset Memories Magazine
Check out Michelle Shefveland's latest Digital Workshop article in
Somerset Memories Dec/Jan 2009 issue on Black & White Image Conversions.

Somerset Digital Studio 1
Check out Michelle Shefveland's 2 tutorials/articles on Digital Scrapbooking 101 and Image Editor Buyer's Guide in Volume 1. This is a most inspiring digital artwork publication, which will be published twice annually.

Somerset Memories Magazine
Check out Michelle Shefveland's latest Digital Workshop article in Somerset Memories Oct/Nov 2008 issue on Digital Calendars.

Somerset Memories Magazine
Check out Michelle Shefveland's latest Digital Workshop article in Somerset Memories Aug/Sept 2008 issue on Old Film Effects.

Somerset Memories Magazine
Check out Michelle Shefveland's latest Digital Workshop article in Somerset Memories Jun/Jul 2008 issue on Digital Glitter (formerly known as Legacy).

Somerset Memories Magazine
Check out Michelle Shefveland's latest Digital Workshop article in Somerset Memories Apr/May 2008 issue on Displaying your digital art and creating photo blends. Download FREE Scrap.Edge Overlay here.

Digital Scrapbooking Magazine by CK Media
Check out Michelle Shefveland's article and five layouts regarding her mom's battle with breast cancer in the Mar/Apr 2008 issue. See more on the story here. Michelle is a Charter Board Member for this inspiring magazine.

Somerset Memories Magazine
Check out Michelle Shefveland's latest Digital Workshop article in Somerset Memories Feb/Mar 2008 issue on Digital Stitching Techniques. Download FREE Zig Zag Brush Set
here.

Somerset Memories Magazine
Check out Michelle Shefveland's latest Digital Workshop article in Somerset Memories Dec/Jan 2008 issue on Digital Paper Tearing Techniques.

Digital Scrapbooking Magazine by CK Media
Check out Michelle Shefveland's coaster set and holiday layout in the Dec/Jan 2008 issue. Michelle is a Charter Board Member for this inspiring magazine.

Somerset Memories Magazine
Check out Michelle Shefveland's latest Digital Workshop article in Somerset Memories Oct/Nov 2007 issue on Photoshop Actions.

Digital Scrapbooking Magazine by CK Media
Check out Michelle Shefveland's article on Photoshop Plug-ins in the Oct/Nov 2007 issue. Michelle is a Creative Board member.

Somerset Memories Magazine
Check out Michelle Shefveland's article in the Aug/Sep 2007 issue on using digital templates to help you learn, as well as create art more quickly.

Somerset Memories Magazine
Check out Michelle Shefveland's article in the June/July 2007 issue on digital painting techniques using Adobe Photoshop Elements and Digital Image Pro.

Somerset Memories Magazine
Check out Michelle Shefveland's article in the April/May 2007 issue on typography tips and creating beautiful word art.

Digital Scrapbooking Magazine by CK Media
Michelle Shefveland has been asked to serve as a Creative Board member for CK Media's new Digital Scrapbooking Magazine, with the premiere issue coming out in February 2007. Michelle is one of four digital artists featured in the first issue.
Legacy Magazine (soon to become Somerset Memories)
Check out Michelle Shefveland's article on color palettes, trends, and theory in the Feb/March 2007 issue of Legacy magazine. Michelle and Doris serve on on their advisory board, as well.

Legacy Magazine
Check out Michelle Shefveland's article on digital darkroom/image editing techniques in the Oct/Nov 2006 issue of Legacy magazine.

Legacy Magazine
Check out Michelle Shefveland's article on digital design and white space in the Aug/Sept 2006 issue of Legacy magazine.

Legacy Magazine
Check out Michelle Shefveland's article on creating altered art and jewelry with digital art in the June/July 2006 issue of Legacy magazine.

Legacy Magazine
Check out Michelle Shefveland's article on digital brushwork in the April/May 2006 issue of Legacy magazine.

Legacy Magazine
Check out Michelle Shefveland's article on digital collage, and Doris Castle's on digital brushwork in the Dec/Jan 2006 and Feb/Mar 2006 issues of Legacy magazine, respectively. Look for more in future issues.

Empowering Women Magazine
Michelle Shefveland's work with Creative Memories and their digital StoryBook Creator product line is featured throughout this inspiration magazine. The women featured on the cover are CM's top consultants...fun and smart women.

Creative Memories StoryBook Creator Software and Photo Book Templates
From April 2006 - April 2007, Michelle Shefveland worked with Creative Memories to introduce their StoryBook Creator Photo Book Software and thousands of free templates to create your customized hardbound photo book and have printed by them.

Print Magic
Michelle Shefveland contributed 3 projects and art for 5 projects in this step-by-step guide to crafting with your printer. Written by writer and friend, Helen Bradley. Available at amazon.com by November 2005.

Download art for the 5 projects here

Digital Scrapbooking Magazine Summer 2005 Issue
Michelle Shefveland wrote the article, Inspired by Quilts, as well as created 4 free quilt background papers for readers to download. We also have a full-page ad next to the article. Check out this new magazine dedicated to the love of digital scrapbooking! Available July 2005.

Memory Makers Creative Scrapbooking with your Computer
Michelle Shefveland was a writer for this educational and inspirational book by the Memory Makers Book division. Many layouts created by Doris Castle, Michelle Shefveland, and Roseanne Miske are also featured. Doris Castle wrote a piece on digital downloads featuring CottageArts.net products. Book is available at Barnes and Noble.com June 2005.

Paper Crafts' Card Creations Special Issue
Beth Ervin's Valentine card using products printed from our Love Pak on our Simply Celebrations CD is a featured project in this awesome special issue. Beth Ervin is a design team member for CottageArts.net. Available July 2005.

Scrapbook Craft (UK)
Since its debut in 2003, Michelle Shefveland has been a digital scrapbooking editorial content provider for each issue. Scrapbook Craft features paper and digital scrapbooking, as well as photography editorial content. Bi-monthly availability.

Memory Makers Scrapbooking Top 50 2005 special issue
If you want inspiration, this is it. 501 unique never-before-seen scrapbook layouts. CottageArts.net products are featured in Michelle Shefveland's layout on prayer. Available February 2005.

Simple Scrapbooks Digital Scrapbooking 3 special issue
Michelle Shefveland is a featured artist in Simple Scrapbooks Digital Scrapbooking 3; check out our full-page ad and see many of our team published (Thena Smith, Karla Terry, and Roseanne Miske)! Michelle also demonstrates special features of Paint Shop Pro on page 26. Available March 2005.
Digital Scrapbooking Magazine Premier Issue
CottageArts.net/Michelle Shefveland is featured in an article on digital scrapbooking in the high schools. We also have a full-page ad on the inside back cover. Check out this new magazine dedicated to the love of digital scrapbooking! Available February 2005.
Memory Makers Scrapbooking Top 50 2005 special issue
See the top products, trends and techniques of 2005. CottageArts.net is featured under the digital scrapbooking trend and Michelle Shefveland's photography is featured on the cover and in the portraiture trend. Available January 2005.

NRN Designs also announces Michelle Shefveland's new Simply Sports Paper and Sticker line in a full-page ad. She also created an Easter and Valentine product line for them. Look for them in scrapbook/craft stores soon!

Creating Keepsakes Top 10 special issue
NRN Designs announces Michelle Shefveland's new Simply Sports Paper and Sticker line in a full-page ad. She also created an Easter and Valentine product line for them. Look for them in scrapbook/craft stores soon!
Memory Makers February 2005 issue
This monthly issue includes an article written by Michelle on Demystifying Photo Album/Management Software, as well as her artwork using poetry by Thena Smith in an article on poetry.

Creating Keepsakes Scrapbooking Christmas Memories Idea Book
Michelle Shefveland's photography and holiday photo tips are featured throughout this fabulous book in each of the five sections.
Memory Makers Scrapbooking and Stamping special issue
See an article by Michelle Shefveland on rubber stamping colorant and ink effects, as well as three of her combination digital/rubber stamping layouts. Available October 2004.

Simple Scrapbooks Digital Scrapbooking 2 special issue
Design Team member, Thena Smith, is a featured artist in Simple Scrapbooks Digital Scrapbooking 2; check out our full-page ad and see many of our team published, as well as our products promoted. Available September 2004.

U.S. News & World Report September 13, 2004 issue
Michelle Shefveland and Brian Driscoll, as well as CottageArts.net, are featured in an article on digital scrapbooking. Michelle created a free downloadable template for their readers to download.

Memory Makers Scrapbooking your Wedding Book
Michelle Shefveland has 4 Wedding layouts in this issue featuring the Simply Digital product line. Available October 2004. Doris Castle has two layouts also featured.
Memory Makers Card Making for Scrapbookers Book
Michelle Shefveland has 3 digital greeting cards in this issue featuring the Simply Digital product line. Available October 2004.
Memory Makers Computer Scrapbooking special issue
See two articles written by Michelle Shefveland in this educational and inspirational special issue. The articles are Buyer's Guide to Image Editing Software and Demystifying Image Manipulation. Three layouts created by Michelle using the Simply Digital product line are also featured. Doris Castle has artwork in the issue, as well. Check out CottageArts.net's full-page ad on page 42.

Lineco's full-page ad features artwork by Michelle Shefveland and products from CottageArts.net.

Jasc Software's full-page ad announces Michelle Shefveland's book, Scrapbooking the Digital Way.

Memory Makers All Boy Book
Features artwork by Michelle Shefveland using the Simply Digital product line.

Memory Makers Scrapbooking Top 50 special issue
See the top products, trends and techniques of 2003. CottageArts.net's Simply Digital™ product line is featured on page 81!

A Simple Guide to Digital Scrapbooking
Click here to order "A Simple Guide to Digital Scrapbooking" from Simple Scrapbooks, PHOTOgraphic, Shutterbug and eDIGITAL PHOTO. The guide features four of Michelle's layouts, including some of her tips and techniques! Design team member, Thena, also has four of her layouts featured! It's available on the newstand and it's a great illustration of what can be done digitally.

Creating Keepsakes Creative Sketches for Scrapbooking Book
Click here to order Becky Higgins "Creative Sketches for Scrapbooking" from Creating Keepsakes' website. The book features three of Michelle's layouts, and is now available on the newstand. It is a wonderful resource for people who like to find innovative ideas on how to place many photos on their scrapbook pages.