Goodies Galore




Too many boxes to unpack so pictures will have to do. New Prima (6 lines), Graphic 45 (4 lines), October Afternoon (Sasaparilla). Unpacking tomorrow- Jenni Bowlin and Basic Grey.

Finally a baby line we love!



pretty Prima

Fun new Prima line Ruby Violet

Our Favorite Cowgirl, KC Willis, Headed to our Neck of the Priarie

Yippee yi yo Miss KC Willis is coming back to the Paper Crown ranch. We are so very excited to have her back and it will be her last art class before she moves onto a new chapter in her life. You will not want to miss taking a class or two from this wonderful artist and teacher.   I thought I would forward an email from KC re: her upcoming classes...

Hello friends! I am very excited to be heading back to Oklahoma in April. That'll be here before you know it. Details are now up for my 3 OKC classes at http://studioretreats.ning.com/page/on-the-road-2012.  Registration info is also posted for my Fabric of Faith class in Edmond. The OKC classes are about half full and I will not be returning to the area to teach art...so don't put it off until next time....'cause there won't be one. I will not be traveling and teaching art outside of Colorado (and the Pine Ridge Reservation) after my April trip. It's been a blast and changed my life...but new horizons await. :-)

Please join me in one or more of these fun, technique-packed classes where we will be making Shrines, Fabric Collage Art, or Book Art and more. I had such a great time in Oklahoma in September and I can't wait to come back! Please feel free to share this info on your blog or other art group.

Thanks so much!!!
KC Willis
http://www.lipstickranch.com/
http://www.studioretreats.ning.com/ for kits and DVD's if you can't make it in person. :-)

KC Gone Crazy

A Crazy Quilt Collage Class

 Thursday, April 12

10-4

Along with the techniques and tricks to make this a fun and easy project I will share with you one of my favorite empowering subjects....The Power of Words.

We will make a rather large project (30x40) using my ideas for designing and laying out a large "Crazy Quilt" background with hearts or stars that are covered with my version of easy-to-do crazy quilting. With 4, 6 or 8 hearts or stars you can use your favorite words of inspiration, faith, and empowerment

 

Collage Camp...Free Form Style

Fri., April 13, 2012

10-4:30

Even if you attended the recent Collage Camp in OKC...this one will have new and fun elements to it...and if you missed the class in September 2011...here's your chance to get in on the fun and inspiring moments.

Just bring a few favorite photos or choose from one of mine. I will bring almost everything else you will need. Coffee-stained fabrics,textured and hand-made papers, trims, embellishments and lots of laughs. :-) You can dig through everything I bring from my studio and help yourself for the $40 materials fee due the day of class.

 

 

OK to Shrine On!

A one day altars and shrine workshop

Sat., April 14th

1-4

In this class you will learn the fabric collage techniques that are the signature style of my work and we will use them to transform and old drawer or cool box. Photo transfer techniques and new ways of looking at old things will be part of the class highlights. Paint techniques to age wood will also be taught. Fun for sure! Make an altar art box for the wall...just to have something cool to hang...or make it personal...like a blessing box or a prayer altar. I love making shrines.

Don't delay you won't want to miss this once in a life time opportunity.

Attention All Tattered Angels Fans

If you love Tattered Angels products or have been curious about how to use these fun mists and glazes, the month of March has a special surprise- more specifically, Tuesday, March 13th.

Companies often pair up and have teachers or educators go around to different stores to teach how to use their products. These classes are great because you literally get to learn the tips and techniques from those who know the products the very best and are certified in teaching with those products. It's like taking a cooking lesson from Julia Child. Oklahoma somehow has always missed the " tour" but not this month.

On Tuesday, March 13th we are lucky enough to have two classes taught by the experts at Tattered Angels.

3 Ring JournalTuesday, March 13th

1-4, $ 40

 Tattered Angels educator, Shawna Martinez

This cute wooden journal by Pink Paislee will be the perfect spot to practice all your new techniques using Tattered Angel products. Vibrant colors and lots of shimmer make this a messy, fun class! 

Tattered Techniques I

Tuesday, March 13th

5:30-7:30, $35

Tattered Angels educator, Stayce DeWid

 In this class you will immerse yourself into a world of all things glimmery. You will play with ALL of the Tattered Angels paint mediums including, Glimmer Mist, Glimmer Chalkboard, Glimmer Glam and Glimmer Glaze. Learn to blend, create backgrounds, mask, wax resist and a few other fun techniques! Your finished project can be used as a Tattered Angels reference book or throw some pictures in it and it's a mini album.

You want want to miss this special opportunity to learn from the experts! 

I have a feeling classes will fill quickly so call the store at 405-848-2389 to reserve your class seat!  

Hope you all are enjoying this beautiful day. I'm wishing I was outside but am still unpacking the MANY, MANY boxes from the back.

Tempting Treats



French Kiss from Glitz



New from Glitz "Pretty in Pink"

Happy Traveler from Glitz

New Prima Flowers

Prima sparkles


Actually we have EVERYTHING from Prima including the kitchen sink!

Quick break for me back to pricing all the new goodies!

This and That



Catherine Moore at Jackie's paper doll class



Catherine and Lana with Ms. Girdie

As I'm sure most of you know, we had a fun visitor last Thursday at Jackie's paper doll class. Catherine Moore, the creator of Character Construction stamps, and her sneaky friend and fellow artist Lana flew into town to surprise Jackie and the class. It was such a special treat for both the student's and Catherine. How often do we get to really see the joy that our hard work brings to others. It was a fun evening and a Paper Crown top 10.




Katie and two of her 5 roommates.


Unfortunately my participation was short lived because I headed down to Waco on Friday am to watch Katie perform with her sorority and a fraternity in All University Sing. They did a fantastic job and being the proud mom I thought they were by far the best. Lucky for them the judges felt the same and I got an excited phone call Saturday night at about midnight. Placing first at Sing is a big deal at Baylor and the countless hours they put into it is exhausting. I think you can YouTube Baylor Sing Kappa act and see a little bit. 


The fun is over and now it's back to work. Lots of new product arrived while I was gone. I will be checking in Prima, October Afternoon, Graphic 45 and Tim Holtz this week. There is a lot of stuff so please be patient- I guarantee it will be worth the wait. If you are wanting something in particular, it might be wise to call the store to see if I have gotten to it before you head over. Or better yet make it a daily trip to see what's new.

Classes Next Week...

Honeycomb Book

Tues., March 6th

5:30

Jackie

This class is full but watch for other classes featuring Bee Keeper's Tea stamps. Students need to bring basic kit, book and glue gun.

House Canvas

Thurs., March 8th

5:30

Medeah, $45

Still a few openings but don't delay!

Book Binding Class

Sat., March 10th

11-2

Nicole, $55

Call the store at 848-2389, to reserve your class seat in the house canvas or book binding class.

New My Mind's Eye- Ms. Caroline and Follow Your Heart

Buck Up

That is my phrase. I don't use it a lot but I do when the time comes to get my nose to the grindstone and get movin'. Or when I dive head first into the pit and need to shimmy my way out. I'll admit I once told a kindergartner on a field trip to " buck up " - the whining and complaining was driving us all crazy. I never lived that one down at school. That same little whining kindergartners told Katie on facebook recently that she remembered her nice mom.  I guess I didn't scar her for life- Whew!

Anyway it's time to buck up at Paper Crown, we have lots of work and projects to tackle this week. 

Thurs., Feb 23rd

5:30-8:00

Thursday is the first of Jackie's classes using Catherine Moore's new Character Construction stamps, the Bee Keeper's Tea. This class is full but Jackie will be doing another class with these fun stamps on March 6th. If you are attending the class this Thursday please be on time, we have a full house. Also please bring detail scissors, adhesive and colored pencils or markers to color your doll.

The first shipment of Bee Keeper's Tea stamps flew out the door but we should have a complete new shipment by the end of the week!

Up Up and Away

Sat., Feb 25th

11-3, Ann-Denise

One of our favorite Texas gals will be at the store on Saturday to teach this fun paper mache class. You will learn how to take this adorable frozen Charlotte to new heights. This will be a fun class and we can all benefit from learning a new technique. There are a few openings but don't delay.

To sign up for class just call the store at 848-2389. 

The doorbell should be ringing a lot this week. New CHA shipments are expected from- Prima, Tim Holtz, Making Memories and Glitz. I'm not sure when the items will arrive but all should be out by the beginning of next week.   

New items ready for purchase:





Lots of fun tags, flashcards and journaling calendars from a company new to me, Elle's Studio. These fun tags make journaling and recording life's important moments a snap- and they are so cute!

Consistently one of my favorites and they are so nice to deal with is My Mind's Eye. We have their two new collections, Ms. Caroline and Follow your Heart.  Both have the most unique embellishments and beautiful paper.

Because of all the new merchandise arriving in the next few weeks, our sale room will be packed up tomorrow. If you haven't been by now is the time- all Christmas and Valentine's paper and embellishments are 75% off, all other embellishments are 40% off and paper is a dime! It will be packed up on Wednesday so no dilly dallying.

The doorbell is ringing so I guess it's time for me to " buck up!" see you soon!  

Happy Heart Day!

My kid's always called it heart day instead of Valentine's- kinda sweet. Usually on Valentine's Day I wear a clay heart one of them made in pre-school at Little Red Schoolhouse. When I went to get it today I remembered the clay on the last one just crumbled last year. Maybe I can get my 19, 17 and 13 yr olds to make their mama a new one. I can tempted them with candy : )

Brenda Wright's " Bee Mine" doll

 The turnout for the paper doll swap was AMAZING! I was so pleased with the turn out and the creativity was over the top.

Carla Henderson's doll was a cute on the front as on the back.



Love her little cone backpack with flowers!





I am so sorry Franc, I have tried for 30mins to turn your cutie and my computer is fighting me- and WON! 




This cutie pie from miss Arlene came all the way from Tulsa



This Miss is also a T town girl- I'm a little partial since I am also.

Nan Nix's doll was created from a vintage paper doll.








This doll is from Becky Bullard, who has 3 live dolls at her home!

This sassy miss is from the quilt artist, Martha Green

Once again my computer has won. This doll is from Jude Tolar and the doll's hat and bowl are copies of a pastel Jude draw and had reduced to fit the doll.

AMAZING!

They were all fabulous and since our judge couldn't pick between two, we decided to have two winners....

DRUMROLL PLEASE...

Amy Baldwin's Beauty complete with a heart shaped lock

 

And...

 

This handsome duo from Fran McClintock!

Congrats to Amy and Fran on their dolls ! 

Can't think of a better way to celebrate Valentine's day that with these creative cuties- however one of Jackie's famous iced cookies would be perfect. I hope you all have a Happy Valentine's Day full of sweet treats!