July11 newsletter

The Inspiration Station July 11, 2014 Welcome to The Inspiration Station Dear Debra,    The first part of our "face-lift" has arrived - our new sign!  Hopefully this will stop people from coming in looking for  beads (they've been gone for more than 5 years!) and being disappointed.  Summer schedule - I want to let you know that we will be having summer hours during the month of August.  I know it's a ways away, but often times we have people who travel and I want to give you a "heads up". During the month of August ONLY - we will be closed on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday. It is typically very slow in that month and closing will allow us to have some work done on the store.     Our big project is painting the front of the store and that will take some time and require ladders and scaffolding out front so we are going to take advantage of the closed days for that. We are looking forward to the "face-lift"!  Our open hours for August will be: Thurs-Fri 10am - 6pm, Saturday 10-5pm and Sunday noon-4pm. Summertime also means "Christmas in July" which is always a big day.  This year, Donna will be hold those classes on Sunday, July 20th.  The first class (noon-2pm) Is completely SOLD OUT. The Second class from 3pm-5pm is a "Card in a Box", shown below. In both classes you will be given a 6x6 pad of paper to create more goodies at home. Class is $28   Payment is required at the time of sign up. Please check our website for what supplies you need to bring to class. NEW PRODUCT We have many new paper lines in stock, New dies from Sizzix and Tim Holtz, fun new stamps, brand new colors of StazOn Ink and much more. Oh, and did I mention - We are also working through our papers and stamps and clearing out many older designs in order to make room for the new that will be arriving!  As always, we continue to bring in new products weekly to inspire you. So Come in and visit our CLEARANCE section! Upcoming Classes     Tags with Donna   Tues. July  15 10am-noon or 6pm-8pm $25   Come create 3 tags and learn new techniques using sprays, stencils, and paints by DIna Wakely.    Artist Trading Blocks   Tues., July 24 6pm-8pm  $28 "Come Away with Me"  Bring your basic class kit including a heat gun! Please feel free to bring personal items to add to your block!                 Mixed Media Playground   Thursday July 17th  10am-noon or 6pm-8pm $28  Come and play on the mixed media playground with Donna.  Each month, you'll learn new techniques to add interest to your art journal or other paper craft project. This month you'll be using Alcohol Inks and Archival ink pads. Newcomers welcome!          Silk & H2O Sampler Saturday, July 19 12 noon -3pm $28  Come and join Kim for this technique packed class where you will create a sampler using ColourArte products like Silk paints and Twinkling H2Os along with stencils, embossing paste, Glass Bead Gel and more! The book is created using a Sizzix die. All skill levels are welcome!       Christmas Cards    July 22 10am-noon or 6pm-8pm $28 These will be different from the cards done in the Christmas in July workshop          Zentangle Basics  Saturday Aug 2nd 10am- noon   10am-noon $35  includes all materials Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Almost anyone can use it to create beautiful images. It increases focus and creativity, provides artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal well being. The Zentangle method is enjoyed all over this world across a wide range of skills, interests and ages.We invite you to explore and learn more about this wonderful and uplifting method and artform.         Advanced Zentangle  Organic Garden August 2 1pm-3pm $35  Pre-requisite: Zentangle Basics       Advanced Zentangle    Illuminated Letters Saturday Aug. 9   SOLD OUT   Class registration can be made in person or by calling (860) 684-2641 (Please do not call or text the instructor personally) All classes must be pre-paid at the time of registration. Your spot is not held until payment is received.

In This Issue Store Hours:    Monday CLOSED  Tuesday 10am - 6pm Wednesday 10am - 6pm Thursday 10am - 6pm Friday 10am - 6pm Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 12pm - 4pm AUGUST SUMMER HOURS  Monday CLOSED  Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday CLOSED  Thursday 10am - 6pm Friday 10am - 6pm Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 12pm - 4pm     We are now on Pinterest    Did you know that when you follow us on Facebook, you will get more up to date information about new arrivals and last minute reminders on sales and events!  So, join us today on Facebook and be in the loop!   Be sure to "Check in" on your smart phone whenever you visit.  If you are not seeing our posts in your news feed please go to the page and change your settings to "get Notifications".   Also, the more your interact with our posts, the more often you will see them.  So be sure to "Like" , Comment and Share We appreciate your referrals!  Please tell your friends about us. Forward this email or suggest they "like" our Facebook page.  Thanks! GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE    Pocket Scrapbooking  If you are interested in learning about the hot new pocket scrapbooking trend, call and ask about our Project Life Meet up group that gets together one Saturday a month.  We are a loud but friendly bunch and we love to share our ideas!   Next meeting:  Saturday, July 26th 10am-5pm FREE  But you MUST Pre-register