The Christmas Edition of Magnolia Ink has finally arrived; along with a restock of some of the stamps. Here's a card I made last weekend using the Tilda with Fir stamp again but in a different color palette.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Magnolia Ink is in
The Christmas Edition of Magnolia Ink has finally arrived; along with a restock of some of the stamps. Here's a card I made last weekend using the Tilda with Fir stamp again but in a different color palette.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving to all
May you all be blessed with lots to be Thankful for this Holiday season.
I am thankful for all of you who have supported me throughout the year. Thank you.
I am thankful for all of you who have supported me throughout the year. Thank you.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Suzanne Dean Classes - Registration Now Open
Want to get in on the Copic Marker Craze!
Want to learn how to master these markers?
**Take a Class from Instructor Suzanne J Dean**
Suzanne has been using and teaching about Copics for 3 years
and runs a successful Online Copic Classroom and is taking her classes on the road!
She is also a freelance designer for many craft companies around the world!
Check out her online classroom and blog to find out more info about her and see her work:
Color Me Creative Classroom: www.scrapbitzcopics.ning.com
ScrapBitz Blog: www.scrapbitz.blogspot.com
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Two Classes Offered:
Beginner/Intermediate Class
You will learn how to get comfortable with the markers, learn light sourcing, shading
and highlighting along with other practical techniques to bring your coloring to life!
5 hours for $90 (35 min. break)
Advanced Class
We go over a lot of fun but more difficult techniques—you MUST have experience using your markers and be ready for advanced techniques. If you take the Basic/Interm. Class you WILL be ready for this class. You must know the BASICS because I will not repeat those lessons in the Advanced Class!
We will learn all about advanced shading and coloring techniques and fun ways to use your Copics. Both classes are HANDS ON INSTRUCTION!!
4 hours for $80 (35 min break)
*Copics and images/paper provided
(a supply list will be emailed to students so you can bring your own copics if you like)
*All students receive a packet of information pertaining to each class
*All students receive a goody bag from the Color Me Creative Classroom with sample products
*Students need to bring their own drinks and snacks (and/or lunch)
**15 people minimum in each class with a maximum of 24 students
Class Information Sheet
ALL CLASSES are HANDs-On Instruction
Beginner/Intermediate Class Skills:
(5 hours with 35 min. break--$90)
This is not a Certification Class—this is to learn coloring techniques!
*briefly learn about the basics of Copics and how they work/tips & tricks
*get comfortable with the markers and laying down color lightly
**Learn how to "f-l-i-c-k" layer/blend colors
*choosing successful color combos and layer colors
*learn about light sources and how to create dimension in your coloring
*shading and highlighting techniques (light & shadow)
*creating good skin tone and hair colors
*shading round objects
*coloring white
*Bridging Colors
*multi-liner pens & Spica pens
*Colorless Blender Techniques/Review
*Blues, Pinks, Browns, Yellows
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Advanced Class Skills:
(4 hours with 35 min. break--$80)
This class features harder techniques and colors! You need to know the basics before you take this class as I do not repeat that information. If you take the Beg/Interm. Class YOU WILL be ready for this class!
*coloring with reds and black (the most difficult to blend)
*advanced hair coloring
*glassy objects, round objects
*feathering and background techniques
*coloring landscape
*coloring textured items
*metallics
*coloring folds, pleats, ruffles with light sourcing
*flowers/leaves
*high contrast coloring
*intro to airbrushing
Each Student receives a goody bag of sample products from the Color Me Creative Clasroom
Each student receives a take-home manual filled with tutorials and information
Copics, Paper & Images provided
(supply lists will be emailed to students if they want to bring their own Copics)
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April 16th & 17th, 2011
Classes will be held at
13 Furnace Ave
Stafford Springs, CT
(860) 684-2641
Beg/Intermediate Class TOTAL is $90
Advanced Class TOTAL is $80
(the pre-fees below are just to hold your spot, balance due 3 weeks before)
April 16th, 2011--Stafford Springs, CT
Beg/Intermediate Class starts at 9 am thru 2:30 pm
Advanced Class starts at 3:10 pm thru 7:30 pm
April 17th, 2011--Stafford Springs, CT
Beg/Intermediate Class starts at 9 am thru 2:30 pm
Advanced Class starts at 3:10 pm thru 7:30 pm
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Hi Everyone!
I wanted to post a very overdue update so let's get started. First of all, our classes are ROCKIN' at The Inspiration Station! We have all been cranking out the class samples and the class wall looks great. The classes are filling up very quickly, in fact, the Sunday class for the Christmas Printer's Tray and the morning Copic Christmas Class are both SOLD OUT. Time is just flying by and we only have a few more Christmas card classes before the big holiday.
Terry & I are also packing up to go to our annual Scrapbook Weekend at Ridin' Hy Ranch in Warrensburg, NY the weekend before Thanksgiving. It is a business trip but we enjoy it so much its almost like a mini vacation. This year we will be teaching classes at the ranch in addition to setting up a marketplace for the other croppers. We each have a layout class planned and I was also nominated to teach a Cricut class. This year there are over 90 croppers signed up for the weekend.
We have started our annual Wish List sign up. Come in and fill up yours before Thanksgiving and we'll give you a FREE gift! We'll keep the list on file to help your family and friends shop for you this season. Be sure to add a good variety of items both large and small; sometimes gifter's want to splurge and other times they are just looking for stocking stuffers; the more choices they have the better. Also, if there is an item that you REALLY want make sure we know. Items can sell out quickly this time of year and we don't always have time to reorder- if we know in advance, we can be sure to hold it for you.
I wanted to post a very overdue update so let's get started. First of all, our classes are ROCKIN' at The Inspiration Station! We have all been cranking out the class samples and the class wall looks great. The classes are filling up very quickly, in fact, the Sunday class for the Christmas Printer's Tray and the morning Copic Christmas Class are both SOLD OUT. Time is just flying by and we only have a few more Christmas card classes before the big holiday.
Terry & I are also packing up to go to our annual Scrapbook Weekend at Ridin' Hy Ranch in Warrensburg, NY the weekend before Thanksgiving. It is a business trip but we enjoy it so much its almost like a mini vacation. This year we will be teaching classes at the ranch in addition to setting up a marketplace for the other croppers. We each have a layout class planned and I was also nominated to teach a Cricut class. This year there are over 90 croppers signed up for the weekend.We have started our annual Wish List sign up. Come in and fill up yours before Thanksgiving and we'll give you a FREE gift! We'll keep the list on file to help your family and friends shop for you this season. Be sure to add a good variety of items both large and small; sometimes gifter's want to splurge and other times they are just looking for stocking stuffers; the more choices they have the better. Also, if there is an item that you REALLY want make sure we know. Items can sell out quickly this time of year and we don't always have time to reorder- if we know in advance, we can be sure to hold it for you.
Thursday, November 04, 2010
The holidays are fast approaching
The holidays are fast approaching and we are running out of days to put things onto the calendar. Our November calendar is jam-packed with classes and December has been filled up to the week before Christmas. From then until New Year's our teachers are taking a break and then we will start all over again.
Here's a look at some of what they are doing.
November Card Club: Nov. 8th 10am, Nov 9th 6pm, Nov 16th 6pm.
Christmas Cards Nov. 18th 10am & 6pm
Copic Christmas Cards Nov 22nd 10am & 6pm.
Terry & Dawn also have their Layout Classes planned for November & December.
Donna will have a Christmas Printer's Tray on Friday, Dec 3rd at 10am
Our crop schedule is as follows:
Here's a look at some of what they are doing.
November Card Club: Nov. 8th 10am, Nov 9th 6pm, Nov 16th 6pm.
Christmas Cards Nov. 18th 10am & 6pm
Copic Christmas Cards Nov 22nd 10am & 6pm.
Terry & Dawn also have their Layout Classes planned for November & December.Donna will have a Christmas Printer's Tray on Friday, Dec 3rd at 10am
Our crop schedule is as follows:
- Friday, Nov. 5th 5Pm-10pm
- Friday, Nov. 12th 5pm-10pm
- Friday, Nov. 26th 10am-6pm (includes lunch)
Friday, October 22, 2010
New Magnolia stamps & more
Hi everybody,
To say I've been busy is an understatement so rather than bore you with details let's get straight to looking at new stuff! First up - Magnolia Stamps has 36 new stamps in their Christmas collection and we have them all!
Well, as of this writing anyway; the way things have been flying out of here you just never know. The two Stampavie stamps I featured on the facebook page were gone the next day!
There are also new Magenta Cats, but since my computer is being difficult and I am working off of a backup Netbook I can't scan them at the moment.
We have new paper lines from just about all of the major companies; BoBunny, Little Yellow Bicycle, Cosmo Cricket, Pine Cone Press, Pebbles, Inc. and more.
Classes are filling up faster than we can schedule them and our schedules for November and December are packed. We will not schedule any classes after the first week of December until January because non of our teachers have time available. You know, family always comes first!
To say I've been busy is an understatement so rather than bore you with details let's get straight to looking at new stuff! First up - Magnolia Stamps has 36 new stamps in their Christmas collection and we have them all!
Well, as of this writing anyway; the way things have been flying out of here you just never know. The two Stampavie stamps I featured on the facebook page were gone the next day!There are also new Magenta Cats, but since my computer is being difficult and I am working off of a backup Netbook I can't scan them at the moment.
We have new paper lines from just about all of the major companies; BoBunny, Little Yellow Bicycle, Cosmo Cricket, Pine Cone Press, Pebbles, Inc. and more.
Classes are filling up faster than we can schedule them and our schedules for November and December are packed. We will not schedule any classes after the first week of December until January because non of our teachers have time available. You know, family always comes first!
Monday, September 20, 2010
Fall is a time for change
Fall is a time for change and we are making some noticeable changes in the store. We always like to shake things up and try to find better ways of displaying all the fabulous products we have. Last week, we decided it was time to move some areas around. We had created a special Tim Holtz section in the stamp department along side Ranger products and we liked it. Unfortunately it was not nearly big enough! That boy just keeps coming out with more awesome stuff!
In order to give him more room we needed to move all of his stuff to the front of the store. The problem is (you can probably guess) all of the space up front was already taken. Not to be deterred, we made a map of the store and started moving stuff. This morning we started tearing things apart and as usual one thing led to another, and another, and another. By afternoon we had made some progress but lots of stuff is still in baskets awaiting its fate. Will it find a home, or will we put in in clearance? I can tell you that a lot of stuff was moved to clearance and I'm sure a lot more will too.
So be prepared the next time you come in to really look around! You never know where stuff is going to end up...
By the way, only SOME of the Tim Holtz stuff has moved at this point; we are having trouble deciding where to draw the line. We did move all of the Sizzix, Cuttlebug and Spellbinders products up front so they are all together. All of the pens and markers are now back in the stamp area, although not in their final resting place yet. The wedding section is now closer to the bathroom and its former spot has been changed to Travel. More to follow....
In order to give him more room we needed to move all of his stuff to the front of the store. The problem is (you can probably guess) all of the space up front was already taken. Not to be deterred, we made a map of the store and started moving stuff. This morning we started tearing things apart and as usual one thing led to another, and another, and another. By afternoon we had made some progress but lots of stuff is still in baskets awaiting its fate. Will it find a home, or will we put in in clearance? I can tell you that a lot of stuff was moved to clearance and I'm sure a lot more will too.
So be prepared the next time you come in to really look around! You never know where stuff is going to end up...
By the way, only SOME of the Tim Holtz stuff has moved at this point; we are having trouble deciding where to draw the line. We did move all of the Sizzix, Cuttlebug and Spellbinders products up front so they are all together. All of the pens and markers are now back in the stamp area, although not in their final resting place yet. The wedding section is now closer to the bathroom and its former spot has been changed to Travel. More to follow....
Sunday, September 12, 2010
So many classes, so little time...
We have so many classes on the calendar now and it seems more get added every day! I have not been able to keep up with them on the website, but I'm trying! Here's a few photos to whet your appetite:
I am also in the process of creating a Family Recipe Book class. This class will include an 8x8 American Crafts album and we will do a recipe exchange as well. I am waiting on the papers to arrive so I can make up my sample and know the exact cost. If you are interested in the class, email me so I can get you the form that we will use for the recipes. I want every student to send me via email 2 recipes so I can have them printed for the class.
I am also in the process of creating a Family Recipe Book class. This class will include an 8x8 American Crafts album and we will do a recipe exchange as well. I am waiting on the papers to arrive so I can make up my sample and know the exact cost. If you are interested in the class, email me so I can get you the form that we will use for the recipes. I want every student to send me via email 2 recipes so I can have them printed for the class.
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Coming in March 2011
Want to get in on the Copic Marker Craze!
Want to learn how to master these markers?
**Take a Class from Instructor Suzanne J Dean**
Suzanne has been using and teaching about Copics for 3 years
and runs a successful Online Copic Classroom and is taking her classes on the road!
She is also a freelance designer for many craft companies around the world!
Check out her online classroom and blog to find out more info about her and see her work:
*************************************************************************
Two Classes Offered:
Beginner/Intermediate Class
You will learn how to get comfortable with the markers, learn light sourcing, shading
and highlighting along with other practical techniques to bring your coloring to life!
5 hours for $85 (30 min. break)
Advanced Class
This is a tough class—you MUST have experience using your markers and be ready for advanced techniques.
We will learn all about advanced shading and coloring techniques and fun ways to use your Copics. Both classes are HANDS ON INSTRUCTION!!
4 hours for $75 (30 min break)
*Copics and images/paper provided
(a supply list will be emailed to students so you can bring your own copics if you like)
*All students receive a packet of information pertaining to each class
*All students receive a goody bag from the Color Me Creative Classroom with sample products
*Students need to bring their own drinks and snacks (and/or lunch)
**15 people minimum in each class with a maximum of 20 students
Dates soon to be announced!!
Sunday, September 05, 2010
Saturday, September 04, 2010
Labor Day Weekend
I hope you are all enjoying this fabulous Labor Day weekend. Cooler air has finally arrived and we dodged Hurricane Earl!
Just a reminder that we are OPEN all weekend - regular hours on Saturday & Sunday and 10am-2pm on Monday. If you still need to finish up your Summer Passport, you have until Monday. Check your email for a coupon on Spellbinder's Dies this weekend only.
A ton of new product arrived this week including new Tim Holtz stamps, Crate Paper Back to School, and lots of Laser cut titles. I even custom ordered titles for some of the area high schools.
Just a reminder that we are OPEN all weekend - regular hours on Saturday & Sunday and 10am-2pm on Monday. If you still need to finish up your Summer Passport, you have until Monday. Check your email for a coupon on Spellbinder's Dies this weekend only.
A ton of new product arrived this week including new Tim Holtz stamps, Crate Paper Back to School, and lots of Laser cut titles. I even custom ordered titles for some of the area high schools.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Have you missed me?
It seems as though I have taken the summer off from blogging! Well, like everyone else I have way too much on my plate pretty much every day, and one day runs into the next. So in case you're interested, here is a run down of the last 3 months in my life (the good, the bad and the ugly):
In June, My daughter graduated from high school. The next day (Father's Day) my 19 year old niece was killed in a car accident in Vermont. Terry went on vacation and my son started camp. I don't even remember much of July other than Donna went on vacation and my oldest son moved into his own apartment. August has been a whirlwind as well. We had to put down our beloved yellow lab, Molly. Her buddy Reese, our chocolate lab has been moping around ever since. Camp ended for my son and then the whole back to school process began- My daughter will be a college freshman and my son will be a high school junior. Throw in the parking lot sale, a wedding and a 50th birthday for my neighbor and I'm spent. I never did get to take any vacation time but I did manage to go see Cirque Dreams at Foxwoods and Tom Petty in Hartford.
So what's on tap for September? Hmmm...at the store there's classes, crops, and a customer tag sale along with preparing for the Fall Bus Tour. My to-do list is currently 3 pages long! I desperately need the routine of the school year to get back on track!
In June, My daughter graduated from high school. The next day (Father's Day) my 19 year old niece was killed in a car accident in Vermont. Terry went on vacation and my son started camp. I don't even remember much of July other than Donna went on vacation and my oldest son moved into his own apartment. August has been a whirlwind as well. We had to put down our beloved yellow lab, Molly. Her buddy Reese, our chocolate lab has been moping around ever since. Camp ended for my son and then the whole back to school process began- My daughter will be a college freshman and my son will be a high school junior. Throw in the parking lot sale, a wedding and a 50th birthday for my neighbor and I'm spent. I never did get to take any vacation time but I did manage to go see Cirque Dreams at Foxwoods and Tom Petty in Hartford.
So what's on tap for September? Hmmm...at the store there's classes, crops, and a customer tag sale along with preparing for the Fall Bus Tour. My to-do list is currently 3 pages long! I desperately need the routine of the school year to get back on track!
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Bus Tour Registration
Today is the day. Bus Tour Registration begins at 10am. You must register in person or over the phone and arrange payment. No registrations will be accepted via voicemail or email. Cost is $65 and is non-refundable unless we can fill your seat from the waiting list.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
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