It's back...... Mix and Mingle

This summer is speeding by and with the all the activity and then the heat- which makes me not want to do anything- I feel so behind this summer. But as Jackie said, one Mix and Mingle is better than none so mark your calendars for Monday July 23rd from 6-8.



If you have never been to a Paper Crown Mix and Mingle it's a great time to reconnect with old friends, make an adorable free craft, learn a new technique, try a new yummy treat and shop for 2 hours with 20% off. It's basically the perfectly thing to do on a sultry summer evening.



Kit No. 8

Medeah's flower canvas

$35

You know the drill by now. Just call the store at 405 848-2389 to  reserve this extra kit.



Girdie continues to rake in the postcards- I wonder what our postman is thinking? Here are a couple of her latest. Norma has sent a couple on her trip to Santa Fe- one of my favorites- and Terri made this beautiful Africa circa 1930 postcard. It is absolutely beautiful!





Don't forget to send Girdie a postcard from your travels. It will make a fun display for the window and you could win a  Paper Crown gift certificate.



One spot left in Jackie's Travel Journal Class on Thursday- it's not too late to sign up!

New goodies at the store....





Around the world via poscards

Girdie's mailbox has been full lately. She has received so very many postcards these past couple of weeks. She has had greetings from Savannah via Brenda E., Jenks America- my alma mater - via Libby, Route 66 via Norma M, the Big Apple via Cheri, Africa via Terri W, Paris via Nancy K., and I even managed a card from Lake Como.

Our front window looks so festive with all the postcards hanging but we have room for many more. Girdie will be collecting postcards until Labor Day so please keep them coming! Everyone who submits a postcard will get their name entered in a drawing for a Paper Crown gift certificate- just in time for all the summer CHA goodies that should begin shipping in August and September.

Kit no. 7

$20.00

Holly- i think

Today's kit is this wonderful collection of vintage millinery goodies. I have racked my brain trying to remember which class this was from and who taught it. My guess is the talented Miss Holly Abston but I'm not positive and I can't find a class sample anywhere. Nevertheless, this is a great collection of treasures that could make a wonderful vintage  pretty. As with all of our kits, it is first come first serve and if today's doesn't tickle your fancy,  check back with us tomorrow for another selection.

A new set of magazines from Somerset including: Somerset Studio, Journaling and Somerset Life. These are especially interesting because they contain articles from a couple of our very favorite people- Colette Copeland and Renee Rogers.

Also just in loads of ruffled crepe paper from Ann-Denise along with clear and colored mica flakes.
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend and try to stay cool!

Home Sweet Home

As some of you know or might have guessed, I have been away for a couple of weeks doing some relaxing, crafting, buying- for the store and some honeymooning. I had a wonderful time and can't wait to share my adventures but am feeling the need today to tie up some loose ends.



First thank you to Katie, Caroline and Cheri for allowing me this break. It was wonderful to get away and know the store was in good hands.A special thanks to Cheri who has been the backbone of Paper Crown- and 7 Minutes Later- for 9 years. We will miss your smile, laughter, expertise,singing and stories. Please don't be a stranger! For those of you that have left phone messages or emails I will be getting back with you soon. Thanks to everyone who has shopped around  the store's new addition, Lexie. She is getting there but still has a ways to go- thank you for your patience.

Classes Coming up - Quickly

Travel Journal

Thurs., July 12th

 Jackie, $45

Just a few openings left

New Class Just Issued!

Miniature Girdie Play Date Workshop

Saturday July 21^st

  Ann-Denise Anderson, $65.00

Let’s get a little vintage and a little Girdie!

This workshop is all about textiles and executing your own personal

Style to the fullest! Dressing Girdie Romantic or whimsical, the choice is all yours!

The Muslin dress form will be appox 15 1/2 inches tall and supported on a wooden base and consturcted by you entirely.

Let’s all come together for this wonderful workshop and create!!

All Supplies and tools provided!

Kids Camp is just around the corner

July 16th- 19th

9:30-12:30

or

2-5

Aug. 6th-9th

9:30-12:30

or

2-5

Cost is $200 and includes all supplies and snacks

To sign up for classes or kid's camp call the store at 405 848-2389

New goodies have arrived since I've been gone including new " Cakewalk" by October Afternoon, new line from Carta Bella, new vintage dog and cat paper by Cavallini and probably some other I just haven't discovered yet.  



Kit No. - I've lost track

$25.00

Now that I'm back we are going to continue to clean out my office by offering you left over class kits. These kits will be offered at a discount and although you do not get written instructions, we will provide all the photos needed to complete this project. Kits span several years and all the holidays so if today's doesn't interest you, check back tomorrow. The first one to call the store is the winner.

Finally thanks to everyone who has sent Girdie a postcard over the past two weeks. I will give you more specifics tomorrow but Miss Girdie has been busy dreaming of far off places!

If you are traveling this summer, drop Girdie a postcard and your name will be entered in a drawing for a Paper Crown gift certificate at the end of summer.

Whew! I think that's it for today but stay tuned for new items to be unpacked and far away adventures!

There's No Place Like Home- or the Paper Crown!  



From the Archives

Today's kit could possibly be from Jackie's first class at Paper Crown. I'm not sure but I know it is one of  the very first classes Jackie ever taught. My how we have grown! Unfortunately I do not have a picture of the finished project but this kit has all the fixins' for an aborable "nest" banner. I will check to see if Jackie has a picture and if not, you can use this like a "goodie bag" and create your own nest banner.

Kit no. 6

Nest Banner

Jackie circa ???

$10.00

This will be the last kit offered for a couple of weeks. I will be out of pocket until the 1st of  July. However we still have a couple of kits left including Medeah's girl and  Jackie's clipboard.

Weekday store hours beginning Friday, June 15- Friday, June 29th will be 10-2:30 and Saturdays 10-4. Beginning Monday, July 2 we will resume normal store hours 10-5:30 Monday - Friday and 10-4 on Saturdays.

On a much sadder note, Saturday June 30th will be Cheri's last day at Paper Crown. Cheri has been at the store since the day I bought it and she will be greatly missed. It will be nice for Cheri to spend her Saturdays with Alan - and fishing! Don't forget to stop by on the 30th and wish Cheri well!

Pam's 4th of July card class is also Saturday, June 30th and there are still a few spots left in the Kid's Summer camps.

 I hope you have a wonderful couple of weeks and I can't wait to tell you about my adventure! 

Kit no. 5

Our 5th kit is this Mother's mini album. Jackie had this class for Mother's Day but it would be a wonderful b-day present for mom also. The kit includes all the supplies to make this multi paged mini book. It was a sought after class and you could be lucky enough to score the one remaining kit. Simply call the store reserve this kit.

Kit no. 5

Jackie's Mother's Day Book

Circa April 2011- i think

$35.00

Today Girdie received two postcards from the Bullard family who has been vacationing in Florida at Carillon Beach. It sounds like they have had a wonderful time and Girdie is sad she missed out on the crabbing! Thanks Bullards!

Last but certainly not least - the possible store mascot spent the day at the store. She spent a lot of the day sleeping under the desk but did manage to have a little mishap and send the bottom spools of ribbon flying! Hopefully she will be coming back to the store.



The Cutest Clipboard

Kit 4

Clipboard

Jackie circa 2011

$30.00

This was one of my favorite Jackie classes. I'm not even sure why - possibly it is because of that sweet puppy face. You are in luck we have 2 complete kits for this fun project. If you are interested just call the store, 848-2389.

We also still have one of Medeah's mixed media canvases left- $35.00.

Speaking of cute puppies-

This is how our new little baby likes to nap

Burrowed in between all the pillows on my bed with only a tail and a little rump sticking out- Crazy Baby!

Beautiful new Cavallini has arrived along with a new shipment of albums. Also on the way new Graphic 45, October Afternoon and new company Carte Bella.

Hope everyone will be cheering on the Thunder tonight- what a great team for a great city!  









4th of July Card Class

We have not had a card class at Paper Crown for a long time but I think these two 4th of July cards are perfect to get us back in that groove.

These two 4th of July cards will be taught by Pam Hoppers on Saturday, June 30th from 11am- 1pm. I love Pam's projects because they always have this fun"engineering" element to them.

I know my dad would love them- he once designed a study cubby for me in 1st grade but it came home after the 1st day- neither my teacher nor myself could figure out how it worked- she asked dad to just cut out three sides of a box like all all the other parents did!

The second card explodes with stars when you open it- a little hard to catch with a camera but very fun and a little messy- in the good way.

To reserve your class seat call the store at 405 848-2389.

Kit no. 3

Medeah's mixed media girl

$35.00

One of my very favorite classes and we have one kit available. All the supplies are included to create this adorable canvas. Cost is $35.00. Be the first to call and this can be yours.

Although we started off a little slow, the kit "cleanup" is starting to take off and I bet soon it truly will be a race to the phone. If you miss one don't despair, I really have a ton of kits left.