First to Cross the Finish Line

It's official, Webster's Pages, is the first of the new CHA collections to arrive at Paper Crown. Websters has several lines just released but the first is Sunday Picnic- bright cheerful, reminds me of our weather lately- except for today!

Don't you just love Webster's Pages ribbons and trims!

So if all this rain and grayness has you down, come do a little retail therapy. We have lots of color and cheer to drive away the blahs!

More new goodies should be arriving next week.

Come help us make room for all the new merchandise. For one more week, all the 2011 Christmas will be 75% off. All other paper in the back room, excluding card stock, will be a dime and all embellishments in the backroom are 40% off. Only 7 more days so stock up while you can.

Have a great weekend
C



Cupid's Arrow Hit

As you can see, Cupid's arrow hit Paper Crown this weekend. Ann-Denise and her cute family came up from Ft. Worth this weekend so she could teach her Valentine's cone class. I'm always amazed at the amount of goodies this girl brings and how unique each project turns out.

Don't you just want to get your hands on these goodies!

If you missed out on Ann-Denise's Valentine Cone class, she will be back February 25th to teach this fun Paper mache class...

Saturday, February 25th

11-2:30

$65

Ann-Denise also brought a TON of spring colored ruffle crepe paper and the sweetest paper mache angel wings. If you are really sad you missed the cone class- I have ONE kit for sale- complete with a cone template and all the goodies to create your very own Valentine's cone.   We are so very lucky at Paper CRown to have such a wonderful group of teachers. I'm continually honored that some of you drive for hours to shop and teach at my little store- Thank you!

 

This is almost full but there are 2 spots left in Medeah's Valentine canvas class this Thursday, February 2. Call the store to reserve your spot.

 

It is the calm before the storm, the first of the CHA products will be here on Thursday - Webster's Pages Sunday Picnic. Hang on girls the fun is just beginning!

 

 

For all of our out of town readers, anything you see on the blog can be ordered by phone and shipped. Hopefully our web store will be up and running soon but until then, we can do it the old fashioned way.

Paper Mache Ballon with a Frozen Charlotte

Today's Discriminating Shopper

We had a very discriminating shopper in the store today. Actually it was a male and he stayed almost the entire day. He was a tad bit undressed, footy pjs with moose slippers, but definitely comfy. All morning he simply wanted my full attention, he asked for a snack- or three or four, spent all afternoon cruising the store, and then just crashed in a heap in the corner.

My special shopper today was Baby Bubbie. We didn't get a whole lot done but we got in some quality snuggle and play time. He's a cutie pie and it's fun to have the little guy at the store. He even signed for more applesauce- he is one of the MOST brilliant babies in town!

Bubbie coming up with a use for Cavallini that Jackie had not thought of- it makes a great wand and then you can throw it on the floor. This is how smart this little guy is, he aways picked up the same roll. Very conscientious of Auntie Cindy's inventory. 

Bubbie shopping for ribbon. Green was his color of choice.

Bubbie and Mr. Monkey in the shopping basket. Not many of us can do that!

However in the midst of all the fun with my little friend, we got a really- I mean really Big surprise at the store. You are going to love it but I'm sworn to secrecy. It is a biggie and is just a few weeks away. In the middle of all my baby babble I wasn't sure it was really true but it is, and it is BIG! I'm not telling anyone- not even Jackie- it's that BIG! 

So it was a pretty good  day, a  little play time, a big surprise and Anthropologie opens this weekend- I'm a happy camper!  

   P.S. A very special thanks to the beautiful Bullard girls who gave me a small break this afternoon and managed to get Bubbie tired enough to finally take a nap! You girls Rock!

A Boy's Life

Em does not look thrilled does he? I have been taking the kids to Waco and more specifically, the "bear pit" at Baylor since they were babies. They used to love it now... not so much. I took the boy's and my favorite adopted boy down to Baylor for a boy's weekend- two basketball games, cheeseburgers and shakes and lots of rough housing. Why must they always take something from the other which results in a wrestling match? It was fun- just wish one of the games had had a different outcome.

After my testastrone filled weekend it seemed appropriate that " A Boy's Life" from Echo Park arrived while I was gone. We are always looking for good boy paper and this one hits the spot.  

This Week's Classes

I Carry Your Heart

Thurs., Jan. 26th

5:30-8:30

Nicole

$35

and

Valentine's Cone

Sat., Jan 28th

11-2

Ann- Denise

$45

Call the store at 405 848-2389 to reserve your class seat

February 23rd Paper Doll Class

Some of you are true paper doll fans- or maybe it's Jackie, or quite possibly both- because about half a dozen of you signed up before the class sample was completed. For those of you wanting to see what you are creating on the 23rd, here they are. These two chicks are from Catherine Moore's new collection, Bee Keeper's Tea. If you have wanted to take a paper doll class this is a great opportunity. I promise you will be hooked. The class is a little over half full so call soon to reserve your class seat.  This class will be Thursday, February 23rd from 5:30-8:30.



Still a few spots open in the spool class tomorrow, Thursday, January 19th at 5:30.

Love is in the Air

 St. Valentine's Cone

Saturday, January 28th

Ann- Denise

$45.00

This little lovely is so precious you can stuff with your favorite chocolates, or sweet little cookies. I guarantee whomever you give this St. Valentine cone too they will be so delighted. It measures at approx. 8 inches and is decorated with red velvet and embellished sundries of sorts. All supplies included as well a pattern for future use.

All you will need is a good pair of scissors and your trusty glue gun and anything personal you may want to include. As an added surprise, you will also learn to make tinsel bows to keep tucked away in your cone when not in use!

Please join Ann-Denise in making this vintage style lovely!

Don't forget our Valentine's Paper Doll swap !

  
It will be fun, get us in the mood for "love", and you only have to make one! All we ask is that you create one Valentine's paper doll- whether using Character Construction stamps (what a great reason to buy a new stamp) or any other, dress her or him in St. Valentine's finery and turn in to the store by Saturday, Feb. 11th and your " sweet swap" can be picked up on Monday, February 13th. If you need a doll form, stamped copies can be picked up at the store for free. This is a great way to hear from some of our out-of town friends; just stick a doll in the mail. The cost is free and the most stunning doll will receive a Paper Crown gift certificate.
 
 



5th Surprise of the Week

Actually we have one more surprise that came in today so I will add an extra treat on Saturday to our week of surprises.

Doodlebug sweet cakes line arrived. Doodlebug paper is always bright and cheery and just makes you smile! this line has tons of embellishments and a large selection of cards and envelopes so you can create your own valentines.

They Are Here!!!! 

We have the complete, at least as of 5:30 Fri. pm, collection of Catherine Moore's new line, Beekeeper's Tea. If you are a fan of Character Construction stamps I would plan a trip tomorrow. A few are already dangerously low. You will love them and there are lots of paper doll possibilities. I also got in lots of legs- that sounds funny!

Have a great evening and stay warm