Kit no. 2, Cavallini & sleeping beauty

One down and dozens to go! Here is today's kit-

Jackie's Dress Banner

circa March 2012

$35 includes all supplies to create banner

We ended up having 2 left over Travel Journals so there is still one available-

Jackie's Travel Journal

Circa summer 2011

$35 includes all supplies to create 9 page journal



Call the store at 405 848-2389 to purchase either kit

New Cavallini arrived yesterday 

7 new 20 x 28 wrapping sheets great for larger mixed media projects 

Many new paper tapes

New mini stamp sets and lots of labels for vacation, travel

And at about 5 yesterday this arrived at my doorstep. Not from Cavallini but Katie and her boyfriend. We played all night with the neighborhood kids and she and baby Joe were wiped out!

 Baby 1

Baby 2

Have a great weekend- I think I'm going to be a little busy : ) 





On Your Mark, Get Set GO !

Here we go boys and girls. I was serious about getting rid of some of the clutter around the store and especially my office. So the first of MANY unclaimed kits is going on the block.

 Here are the "rules" -
1. First one to call the store at 405 848-2389 with their credit card is the winner.
2.  Kits include all the parts to the best of our knowledge but we do make mistakes.  If a piece is missing we will try our best to replace it with an exact replica or something comparable.
3. There are no written instructions; however, we will provide photos of the project or if you are in town you are welcome to take your own photos or work on it in the classroom.   
4. All kits must be picked up within 2 weeks or they will go back in the pile and your money applied towards store credit only.
5. If you are from out of town we will mail your kit and postage will be added to your invoice.

Our First Kit

Jackie's Travel Journal

circa summer 2011

$35

9 page journal w/ tags, envelopes

A Productive Day

Things have gotten a little out of hand at the store was I decided it was time for some spring cleaning. Possibly inspired by Ms. Colette, hopefully Paper Crown didn't inspire her to go home and do some spiffing up but I wouldn't be surprised. Yesterday I tackled the tangles of ribbon. For the moment it is all organized and tidy and overflowing the bins. I was able to uncover the bolt of twine I knew I bought a month ago but had disappeared- sorry Medeah. It feels good to straighten up.

I also did a mound of filing. No picture of that- it's not an interesting or pretty sight. Usually I just cram so much in the magnetic holder on the side of the file cabinet that it crashes to the floor and then piles up until I can't close my office door and hide my mess.

My next project is the office. This is the right side of my office.

  The entire right wall is piled up with kits- unclaimed class kits. I have decided my office is no longer going to be the storage area so until this mess is gone, I will feature one kit at a time and the first caller is the winner. I decided to make this call in only that way those of you followers from out of town have a chance at the goodies. None of the kits have instructions but I believe I have all the samples at the store and will provide all the pictures needed to complete. The first kit will be on display tomorrow, Friday, June 8th.

 Yipee Skippy Ms. Girdie received another postcard yesterday from Ms. Donna and her trip to Sanibel and Captiva Islands- we thought Donna looked awfully tan and rested at the last class! Don't forget to send Girdie a postcard and enter your name in a drawing for a Paper Crown gift certificate.

Don't Forget

Jackie's 4th of July Canvas class tonight at 5:30.



I Caved!

I'm fairly certain a picture is worth a thousand words- no explanation is needed. She will be arriving on Friday. However I do want it made perfectly clear this is the LAST time you will see my pup in a halter top/ tutu whatever this thing is. Oh what have I done!!!!


On a good note- more chores have been done at my house today that ever!

Yipee Skippy Kid's Camp

Summer is here and I have the perfect solution for those whines of " I'm SO bored!" Paper Crown summer camp! It's fun, cool and the kiddos produce the most amazing art. We have the most talented kiddos in OKC! It is truly a breeze to teach these young artists.

We will have a morning and an afternoon session of camp in July, from the 16th- 19th and another morning and afternoon session in August, from 6th-9th. The morning session will be from 9:30-12:30 and the afternoon from 2-5. Cost per session is $200 and includes all your supplies and snacks.

Typically we will do two large projects and one- two smaller projects per session.

Room is limited so it's best to call early to reserve your class seat.

Mail Call

Miss Girdie is excited! She received not one but two postcards today. The first was a beautiful collaged postcard from Beth Boothe documenting her trip to Columbus, Ohio. Beth's husband was away on business so she just joined him for a week of fun in Ohio. Girdie has been raving about this handmade card!  The second post has a sophisticated international feel to it because it's from our very favorite person, Ms. Collette Copeland! Colette wishes Girdie Happy Travels and we wish Miss Colette the same, especially right back to OKC!

Girdie had such a fun time reading her postcards so please don't forget to drop her a line as you travel this summer! Girdie's postcard contest will go through Labor day and participants are registered for a Paper Crown gift certificate. Let's keep the mailman busy this summer!

There are a couple of openings left in the 4th of July class this Thursday pm  at 5:30. Cost is $40 and includes all of your supplies. Call  Paper Crown at 405-848-2389 to reserve your spot.


Don't forget your postcards or your ideas on our round robin altered book. Have a great day!

What do You all Think?

At the moment it just looks like an ordinary boring book ( actually an upside down book) But get it in the hands of several creative girls who will stamp it, distress it, collage it, paint it, carve it, fold it, and of course, glitter it and it will become a work of art. That is what an altered book is and we are toying with the idea of starting an a year long round robin altered book " club, group, gaggle" whatever we decide to call it this fall.

The commitment is for one year and we would meet once a month to work on and swap books. The cost is free you just provide the book and supplies. You would work on your book once a month and at the end of the evening, you swap with a neighbor and they have that month to create a " layout." The next month we will meet again and swap books.

Jackie and I thought this might be a fun way to let off some creative steam. We do not have a particular date set at this time but most likely a Mon, Tues or Wed pm.We also thought about having a potluck dinner/snack to help make it even more festive.  Let us know what you think, if you have any suggestions or if you are interested in participating. We can't wait to hear your ideas.

New gorgeous ribbon from Melissa Frances

Need a decorating boost- have about bringing a little nature indoors

Have a great weekend and hopefully this rain will stop!