New Look

Graphic 45 definitely has it's own "look. " Usually dark rich colors, stem punk and big patterns. The newest line definitely has a very different feel. Bright cheery colors, reminiscent of an Indian sari. We love it and I think you will also.

 

 

We also received the Graphic 45 Halloween line so if you are that fair ahead just let me know and I will pull it out for you.

The sale brand this month is Authentique and there is still a pretty good selection of  paper for a dime and 60% off embellishments.

June session of Kid's Camp begins Monday, June 17th.

 It's not too late to sign up!

Round 2- Hope for Oklahoma

Round 1 was such a success and so many generous artists were wanting to help that Hope for Oklahoma is now in round 2. The online facebook auction runs through Friday, June 14 at 7pm. For those of you in the OKC area, it appears we won't have to contend with tornadoes or flooding in the closing minutes of this auction- thank goodness.

Paper Crown girls Robin Thomas and Heather Ales  have once again generously contributed to this auction. There are lots of pretties so I encourage you to check out the auction, it is going towards a very worthy cause and one near and dear to our hearts.

Heather came up to OKC last Saturday to deliver the proceeds from round 1 of Hope for Oklahoma. I am very happy to say a portion went to our very own "singing clerk" Cheri. She and her husband Alan were overwhelmed by the generosity. Cheri commented that May 20th was one of the worst days of her life but ironically, also one of the very best. Cheri has a very strong faith and said she has seen her God in the faces and actions of all those who have helped. Thank you!

As you can see no baby yet but if Grant has not made an appearance by Sat., Cheri will be induced on Sunday for the most perfect " Father's Day." 

Go check out Hope for Oklahoma 2 and remember " bid high it's helping our neighbors!"

I also wanted to let you know about another project that Paper Crown is involved in to help those affected by this spring's tornadoes. I was contacted by a customer, Abbey, who was collecting scrapbook supplies for those who lost their homes in the storms. I gladly jumped on board and the boxes have been arriving.

 We have received boxes from VA, CA, AR, CT to name a few. If you live in the area, we are a collection spot so please bring by your donations. If you want to help from out of state, donations can be mailed to Paper Crown, 9303 N. Pennsylvania, OKC, OK 73120. We will be collecting for a while and will have a weekend "store" set up in the back for those affected to choose what they would like. If you know of someone who enjoys scrap booking or crafts and lost their home in the storm please let us know. Thank you in advance for your generosity and help.

It's Woo Hoo Wednesday!

Don't forget today is the beginning of one of our fun summer events, Woo Hoo Wednesday!  Today only, all stamps are 30% off. If you have been wanting to try stamping or just want to add to your collection, today is the day. Woo Hoo Wednesday will run during regular store hours, 10-5, and additional discounts can not be applied.

The Lil Firecracker class scheduled for tomorrow, June 13th at 5:30 will be rescheduled. Our very own energizer bunny, Jackie, is getting a break. We will reschedule soon and I will let everyone enrolled the new date. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Don't forget the June session of Kid's Camp begins next Monday, June 17th. As always, you will be AMAZED at what these young artists create!

Woo Hoo Wednesdays

We decided to come up with a little something to put some summer fun in Wednesdays. It is summer and who isn't looking forward to the weekend. Maybe this will help us get through those long weeks.

Each Wednesday we will have a special deep sale on one type of product, one brand,or one category. We will run our Woo Hoo Wednesdays through August so you will have all summer to get some great deals and get out of the heat- which we will all take over the storms.

 

 

This week's Woo Hoo Wednesday sale is 30% discount on all stamps.  If you have been wanting to try stamping this is a great opportunity or if you love stamping here is a great chance to expand your collection. All stamps will be 30% off this Wednesday, June 12th. Woo Hoo!!!!

A Guy Who Creates

If you are a Tim Holtz follower you are going to love this post. We have all of Tim's latest and greatest to give your project that "industrial chic" feel. Metal pieces galore, fragments, cabinet cards, distress inks and reinkers, new paper line French Industrial, and my two new favorites- the alarm clock and locket.

 

My sister and I learned early on that Daddy wouldn't go " sky's the limit" on clothes, dolls or jewelry but if we asked for anything mechanical, we hit the jackpot. A bike, mixer, washing machine- I actually got a knitting machine from my dad when I turned 3 . Dad clearly disregarded those recommended ages on gifts or used that opportunity to practice his math skills and multiply it by 3. Nevertheless, Tom Payne civil engineer, would have loved Tim Holtz and I would have had a full collection by the age of 5.

Come check out our huge selection of "scrapbook engineering products"- guess I did get a tiny bit of you after all Dad!

She Caved

I've been making a pest of myself for years. Every time I saw Linda it was always the same question, " Will you teach a class at Paper Crown? " Her answers varied a little, " I'll think about it, I have a really good friend who you should call (Bobbie and thank you), What could I teach- seriously?, I don't know if that's my thing, or many times just a sweet smile- I think it translated to you are more annoying than a curious 3 year old.

Thank goodness someone at Glitter Market got Linda at the perfect time and she has agreed to teach her first class at Paper Crown.  I am so excited to have Linda teach at the store and as I have said a hundred times, and confirmed this weekend during my TX art tour, we have the best teachers ANYWHERE.

Here are the specifics-

 

Coffee Filter Flowers

July 18th

5:30-8:30

The talented Linda Land

 $25.00

Call Paper Crown, 405 848-2389 to reserve your class seat.

I'm hoping we have such a good turn out and of course we will have fun that Linda decides she might be able to teach one more- keep your fingers crossed

Sun is Shining

It is just so nice to see some sun today!  

 

Today's blog is just a hodge podge of things

 

• Thank you to everyone who came out for a little noon crafting yesterday at our "First Monday" it's a fun and free opportunity to do a little crafting during the day and catch up with friends. Yesterdays was great but I think it works better after work so the "First Monday" for July and August will be from 5:30-8:00.
• Don't forget the patriotic classes we have coming up- 4th of July Shadowbox this Thursday, June 6th and Lil Firecracker canvas Thursday, June 13th. Both are $45.00 and include all supplies.
  

  

 

 

 

 

• Rescheduled Miss Independence to Tuesday, June 18th from 5:30-8:00. Cost is $45.00.

 

• Thank you, thank you to everyone who gave to Cheri. She is just blown away (bad word choice but I know Cheri is chuckling)  by your generosity and caring. They are on their way to recovery and as far as I know- no Grant yet.

 

Along those same lines, thank you to one of Paper Crown's favorite teachers, Heather Ales, for all the time and love you put into Hope for Oklahoma art auction. Friday afternoon when I spoke to Heather, she thought they had raised around $7,000 for tornado relief and she still had several more hours until the auction closed. Great job friend!

 

Nicole's Journal

 

Medeah's Mixed Media Canvas

 

Holly's Watercolor- Holly also designed the logo for Hope for Oklahoma

Colette's Textile Art

 

Nan's Mixed Media Canvas

Jackie's Pillow

 

Charlotte's necklace

Linda's Painting

Bobbie's Chandelier

Robin's Doll

Heather's Earrings 

Ya'll Take a Bow- very impressive

• Thank you also to all of our Paper Crown girls who contributed so very generously to Hope for Oklahoma. I believe Jackie, Bobbie, Linda, Robin, Holly, Nicole, Medeah, Charlotte, Colette, Heather and Nan all contributed art. You all are a good group- not only full of talent but more importantly, full of love!

• No Paper Crown Altered book club tomorrow. Decided it would be better to just double up on our June meeting so swing by the store to drop off your current book and pick up a new one.

• It's shuffle time at the store so come in to see all the new product. We pack a lot of goodies into our store.
  
  

 

I knew I would forget someone and of course I did- Miss Colette is definitely a Paper Crown girl. So sorry Colette- out of my mind but not my heart- sorry for not proofing better!

P.S.S. - I did it twice- how could I forget Heather. Not only did she come up with this brilliant idea but she organized, ran, updated and invoiced the project- and contributed some of her beautiful earrings. So sorry Heather you are definitely a Paper Crown girl- second to Wonder Woman.