Beautiful Impressions now is one fabulous location.  All events, classes and fun gatherings are at Beautiful Impressions on the Westbrook Green.  Come soon to join the fun!

To save time in classes we ask each student to bring your basic tool kit to class.  Your basic tool kit would include tools you use in your daily crafting such as exacto knife & extra blades, cutting mat, scissors, bone folder, adhesive, pen, pencil, C-thru ruler, paper trimmer and so on.  Some classes may include additional  tools that would be necessary based on the technique you will be doing in class.  

Easter & Spring Inspired Cards with Paste by Deborah $18.00
Thursday, March 11, 2010 6p-8pm

Join Deborah as she shares her technique that we all are crazy over! These cards are a 'must see' to appreciate. Stop in as they are on display in the store. In class make three cards starting with a silhouette Dreamweaver stencil such as 'urn' or 'egg' shape. Add another layer of florals then tone with color. Simply beautiful! Bring your basic tool kit with a paste spatula or share one in class.

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Altered Trading Cards and Inchies Introduction to Small Art $18.00
Saturday, March 13, 2010 10-12N

Come play in the world of small art creations. Learn the elements of Altered Trading Cards which are the size of baseball cards. Explore and create 'Inchie' Art and learn how to incorporate this art into other projects.  ATC's and Inchie Art are perfect for framing, trading and great additions to card and altered book projects.  You will look at your scraps and found treasures in many different ways!  Bring Scissors, adhesive and paper trimmer to class.

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WILD & FUN CARD CHALLENGE KIT $12.00
Monday, March 15, 2010

Wild and Fun Card Challenge starts with your purchase of our 'Mystery Bag'. In your bag you will have directions on a shape to make your card as well as a stamp set to use in your design.   As always our challenges are also card swaps so you will make a total of 12 cards to turn in. One will be voted on by customers and the others will be traded with the other participants and you will get 11 cards back. So fun! Hurry, get your kit today. Buy online, stop in or call us at 860-399-8855.  Good Luck!

First place wins $25 store gift card..other prizes will also be given away!

Price: $12.00

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Altered Art Experiment Series with Terrie Lightfoot $18.00
Sunday, March 21, 2010 1-3pm

This class will serve as an introduction and demonstration of Terrie's progressive Altered Art Experiments & Technique Series.  You will receive an overview of what Terrie has planned for her monthly sessions and what you can expect to create during this process. Classes will meet once a month on a Saturday or Sunday. Acutal dates to be advised.  You will get direction on what type of book to bring to the first session and how to prepare it accordingly.

 For those who participated in Terrie's Altered Book series you know what a treat these classes are.  Expand your altered world to include 'Geletin Prints', Texture technqiues, Foils, Hand carving, 'Using what you got' and so much more!

 

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Traditional Shaker Card Fun with Barbara $18.00
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10am-12N
Shaker cards are fun for all ages. Excellent as birthday party invitations and all occasion celebrations. In class learn the basics of creating shaker cards and make three different theme cards.   Card projects will include the always fun cupcake theme with shaker sprinkles, 'All Boy' dumptruck (great for any age... ) and a 'Day at the Beach' in the sand. Samples are on display in the store. Bring scissors, exacto and adhesive to class.

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Layers of Color Four Card Class $18.00
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 10a-12N or 6p-8p
Layers of Color Art Stamps is a new mother daughter rubber art stamp company. Very fresh new designs that have a unique look of their own. The stamp images are fun to create with. Join this class and make four whimsical and colorful cards perfect to give to young or old. Bring scissors, adhesive and paper trimmer to class.

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NEW Just Cardmaking! $12.00
Thursday, March 25, 2010 6p-8p

Fun new class. You asked and we are providing a 'Just Cardmaking' session. You love our store card samples so we are creating 12 different cards for you to choose from. Make 6 cards for 12.00 and add 2.00 for each additional card you would like to make. Bring basic tool kit as you will need scissors, adhesive and paper trimmer.  ~ If would like to start your two hour session earlier just let us know.

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Traditional Shaker Three Card Class with Barbara $18.00
Saturday, March 27, 2010 10am-12N
We are offering this class on Saturday morning in case you missed it during the week because Shaker cards are fun for all ages. Excellent as birthday party invitations and all occasion celebrations. In class learn the basics of creating shaker cards and make three different theme cards.   Card projects will include the always fun cupcake theme with shaker sprinkles, 'All Boy' dumptruck (great for any age... ) and a 'Day at the Beach' in the sand. Samples are on display in the store. Bring scissors, exacto and adhesive to class.

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Four Butterfly Cards with Take Home Butterfly Spellbinders $24.00
Sunday, March 28, 2010 130p-330p

Included in the cost of class each student will receive their own butterfly die to take home with them. Make four cards using alternating techniques with the Spellbinders Butterfly die. Bring your own die cutter if you have one or we will have two in the store to share.

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Arts & Lesiure Cruise to Bermuda Advance Booking Bonus $0.00
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 5 day cruise

Be part of a fun craft journey and join Beautiful Impressions out to sea and on the beaches of pink sand in Bermuda. We have been asked to be a Craft Store onboard and we will offer clever fun, challenges and new products for all crafters to create with.

Your travel space is not confirmed until you make your selections with the travel agency. As an added bonus when you reserve your space before March 30th you will receive $50 credit from Beautiful Impressions to be used in our store before or or our store onboard the cruise.

This trip can be whatever you would like. We will have an Art Room just for us and can work on what ever crafting you enjoy.  To learn more about this relaxing getaway and creative journey contact Klingerman Travel of Old Saybrook and speak with Michele at 860-388-1423 or 800-398-7285.  Mention you are booking under Beautiful Impressions in order to get your double bonus. Actual cruise dates are Saturday 25Sep - Thursday 30Sep.  Actual cost of your cruise will be calculated by Klingerman.

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Jewelry Making with Terrie Lightfoot $34.00
Sunday, April 11, 2010 1130a-2pm

The pendant class begins with a metal blank which you will learn texturing, patinating and metal stamping.  Create Faux resin paper and layers inspired by Invoke Arts Stamps.  We get to pound and make noise as we create this beautiful piece of art.  In addition to your tool kit you will need tools described in the handout you will be given when you enroll.

Chain class follows this class from 215p-4pm.

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Pendant Chain Making with Terrie Lightfoot $34.00
Sunday, April 11, 2010 215p-4pm
Class fee includes cost of beads and materials used in this project. Learn to make Rosary Links, the basics of stringing as well as elements of asymmetrical design.  This handmade chain is designed to go with the pendant class prior to this class.  Get handout when you register so you will have the tools necessary for class.

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Altered Experiments Reclaiming an Old Book Class One with Terrie $34.00
Sunday, April 25, 2010 1p-4pm

This is a three hour adventure in the world of Altered Art and the 'Reclaiming of an Old Book'.  This is one class in a series of technique classes that focus on unique art elements. Take one class or take them all. You will be in for a treat.  In this class learn the art of 'geletin prints' and other clever practices with Terrie Lightfoot.   Bring basic tool kit to class.

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Visions & Dreams Metal Book Class with Terrie $39.00
Sunday, May 02, 2010 1p-4p
In this three hour class you will learn book creating techniques including patinating and texturing metal, using paints and glimer mists effectively. Also used in creating your book will be the latest Ranger products including using Ranger Grunge board, Claudine Hellmuth paints and a wide variety of creative rubber stamps by Ranger and Invoke Arts.   If you have it bring a rivet setter and eyelet setter (cropadile), bench block and rubber pounding mat and a 1 inch wide bristle brush (no sponge brushes).  This class is noisy so earplugs are also suggested.   If there are special stamps you own and want to stamp them in your book bring them but be sure to label them. Basic tool kit is also required for class.

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