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.  

Go Crazy for Basic Backgrounds While Making ATC's with Sue $23.00
Saturday, May 10, 2008 10am-12N

Ready to learn some fun basic background techniques to give your projects more pizazz? In this class you will work on small projects called Artist Trading Cards (ATC's).  The small scale of these cards make it possible to create several pieces of art in a short period of time.  Learn basic stamping techniques including resist, blending, marble and more.  In this class plan to make ten small cards including a fun class excercise known as a 'Jam'.  A Jam is where three artists take turns making three cards adding their own touches then each artist ends up with one of the finished cards. 

Bring your basic tool kit and if you have one, a brayer and stipple brush, to class.

Price: $23.00

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Piano Hinge Book with Sue $23.00
Saturday, May 10, 2008 1p-330pm

Want to create a fabulous gift for a special person in your life?  Make this fun Piano Hinge book for a great memory book, autograph book for a recent graduate, a celebration book for a milestone or just a coffee table piece of art for yourself. Fill the gift book with gift cards, words of wisdom, collage, whatever you like! 

If for a graduation gift, sign up at least two weeks in advance and pick what color paper you want to use in class should you want to match the colors of your project to the school colors of your graduate. For a sneak peak click here!

Assemble your book without sewing. This unique binding technique will be fun to use on any theme book.  Finish off with a dangle of beads and cord.  Great fun!

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Marie Antionette Paper Doll Garden with Terrie $24.00
Saturday, May 17, 2008 130pm-330pm
Create paper dolls with our favorite altered doll stamp line.  Learn artful ways to use different parts of stamps sets to bring to life your garden of paper dolls. Class includes all materials to make a garden of dolls including a very rich looking brass oval planter.  Your finished art will make a beautiful center piece and certainly a lively conversation piece. Click here for a sneak peak.

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Butterflies a Flutter with Karen Bonin $29.00
Sunday, May 18, 2008 1p-3pm

Enjoy creating four butterfly cards with one clear stamp set which is included in your class fee. You will make very unique and different looking cards from one stamp set and learn some new card layout ideas.

Bring your basic tool kit and acrylic block to class.  Class includes take home stamp set. 

Price: $29.00

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Splish Splash Outlines Style with Lesley $18.00
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 6p-8p

New Outlines Summer Collage Stamps set the mood for these fun 'beach' inspired cards.  Enjoy the fresh soft colors and add plenty of bling to create three very special projects in this class.

Click here for a sneak peak of the beach fun to be had by all!

Bring exacto knife, scissors and adhesive to class.

Price: $18.00

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Memory Box Colored Pencil and Twinkling H20's with Deb $24.00
Saturday, May 24, 2008 10a-12N

Explore paints, pencils, papers and stamps - and get ready to play! Discover how to use watercolor and colored pencils to create a clean, colorful and contemporary look in stylish greeting cards throughout the year. This is Dave Brethauer's brand new book (his first in 6 years!) and it features over 100 card projects using Twinkling H20's. We have a limited collection of autographed copies of this fabulous book in our store. Call or stop in to get your copy or purchase a copy as a gift for another  Memory Box fan!

Join Deb Van Kueren who will lead this fun class using rubber stamp images from Memory Box in their latest 'what's in the box' collection.

Price: $24.00

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Woohoo! Amuse 10 cards in 2 hours with Deb $25.00
Saturday, May 24, 2008 2pm-4pm

Catch up on all that's new with Amuse.  Make 10 cards in two hours and take home a great supply of all occasion cards or present  these beautiful handmade cards to someone as a special gift.

Included in this class are some of Amuse's April release. Finally a woman Dr stamp as well as girl scout, yoga, golf, running and more.  We will all be ready for the 'outdoor' theme!  Click Here for a fun slideshow of the newest card samples and to get an idea of what you will make in class. So many cards, so little time....

Bring your basic tool kit to class.

Price: $25.00

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A Teacup of Cosmos Paper Garden with Terri $29.00
Saturday, May 31, 2008 1030am-1230pm

 It's time again to start our Flower Paper Gardens using paper punches from Punch Bunch. Join me as we craft paper and create a small garden in a teacup. Learn the clever techniques of this fun craft and all about the paper punches available to build your flower art. Click on teacup for a sneak peak.

 Some fun facts about this flower include the name Cosmos comes from the Latin word kosmos meaning beautiful. The flowers can be solid or striped, bi-color. Hummingbirds are very attracted to this flower. Very fragrant. Chocolate cosmos even smell like chocolate.  Yummm....

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Beeswax Collage Free Standing Art with Terrie $24.00
Saturday, May 31, 2008 130p-230pm

The art of creating collage using Beeswax is fast, fun and flexible.  This technique gives you the power to add or remove elements to meet your creative flair. In this class you will make a small canvas that can stand alone on a table, be perched on a shelf or add interest to a wall.

The beauty of wax is it has many purposes.  Wax leaves a soft cloudy appearance over images, serves as glue and can also add 3D elements to your design.  To get a quick look at this art form click here to see the work of artist Marilyn Rock.

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Exclusive Store Visit with Nami Nakamura of DeNami Design $39.00
Thursday, June 05, 2008 330pm-530pm

Enjoy first hand the signature style of DeNami Design with our special guest Nami Nakamura.  Founder and designer Nami will share her techniques and tips using DeNami stamps to create simply elegant, simply fabulous projects.

DeNami Design was established in 1989 by founder and artist Nami Nakamura. With the help and support of her husband and children, they have been making stylish rubber stamps for the sophisticated stamper to inspire creativity and elegant simplicity.

We are so excited to offer you the opportunity to get to know Nami and share in the knowledge and beauty of her stamp line.  Definitely sign up early as we will be a full house for this very special class.

Bring your basic took kit with scissors, adhesive and pop dots.

Price: $39.00

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