The Top Scrapbook & Paper craft stores in Connecticut have joined together to bring you the ultimate shopping experience.
The 2011 Scrapbook Store Bus Tour
Call your friends and get on board for this all-day scrapbook shopping extravaganza.This is one event you do not want to miss!
New England Scrapbook Co., Canton
Papercraft Clubhouse, Westbrook
The Inspiration Station, Stafford Springs
Wiggles & Giggles, Wethersfield
An entire day of Shopping, Laughing and Learning
Sunday, April 3rd
The fun begins at your host store where you’ll receive a delicious breakfast to get you ready to start your adventure then it’s off to the next store.
At each store you’ll receive a free gift and discounted shopping while you discover the unique characteristics of each shop.
Your ticket includes:
Round trip transportation to all four stores on the tour
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks
Special promotions at each store
A limited number of seats are available at each location.Tickets must be purchased in advance from your host store and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cost is $65 per person due at registration.
Fee is non-refundable unless we can fill your seat.
Donna is hosting a Valentine Exchange on Friday, Feb 11th from 7pm-9pm
This will be limited to 12 participants. Each person is asked to make 13 Valentine cards and come to a party at The Inspiration Station the night of the exchange. We'll have cheese and crackers, some sparkling wine (non-alcoholic), some chocolate and other treats.
There will be a $5 registration fee to reserve your spot but that will be refunded to you if you choose to make any purchases that evening. We just need to be sure we know who's coming! Cards should be handmade, A2 sized (4.25" x 5.5") with envelopes.
It doesn't seem possible that we are in 2011; but it's true. This month marks our 9th year at The Inspiration Station - 9 years!! It has certainly flown by. But that's what happens when you're having fun! And boy, do we have fun here.
So, in the spirit of the new year, I've been thinking about what I want to focus on for the coming year. I decided to go back to what made me want to open the store in the first place and how I came up with the store name. Inspiration. It's all about Inspiration.
I am inspired by all of the creativity in this industry. I am inspired by all of the talented people I meet every day; and the best part of my day is when I can inspire someone to create something new. Enthusiasm is contagious and I love to spread it around!
My plan is to work more classes and demos into the schedule. If you have some thought on what you'd like to see and learn about, shoot me an email (inspirationsta@aol.com). Don't forget to check out our website for classes and make sure that you follow us on Facebook for up to the minute information.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
***Weather Alert*** Store closed today (Sunday, Dec 26th) due to expected Winter Storm. Please stay home and stay safe!
Our 2010 classes are coming to a close this week with the final Card Club class on Tuesday and the final Layout Class with Terry on Wednesday. On behalf of all of the teachers at The Inspiration Station I want to thank you all for making our education program such a success. I believe we have some of the most talented and creative instructors anywhere- and it's wonderful to know that you agree!
Coming up in the New Year you can count on more fabulous inspiration for your cards, scrapbooks, mini albums and more. Our January calendar is already available at the store and online; February is in progress. We are looking forward to offering more great classes and ideas. Treat yourself to any one of our classes and you will be coming back for more!
A sample of what you can look forward to in the new year: Card Club students will be getting a fabulous cutting die in the January Class! Remember that the morning Card Club will be moving to the 2nd Tuesday of the month. The evening classes will remain on the 2nd & 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Scrap More Layouts classes with Dawn will be held on the first Wednesday of the month.
Monthly Layout Club with Terry will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Additional classes for Cricut, Coloring with Copic, Valentine Cards and Printer's Tray and a Taste of Winter mini book will also be offered.
For everyone who loved Tim's tags but didn't have time to play along- Donna will be teaching a class based on them on Thursday, January 27th in the morning and evening. Space is limited so plan to sign up soon.
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.
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)
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)
(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
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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
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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.
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
