3rd Times a Charm

First I must apologize, I don't know if it is the move, getting settled, the heat, laziness or a pretty good mix of all of the above, but I have not been doing a good job posting on the blog or really any  social media. Fingers crossed, August will be better. August is starting off right with some time with the OKC girls and Terri B. and then a visit from 2 of my PC favorites.

Goal for August is to get signs up at the store and start using the new PC logo Angie created. I also have a pretty full fall schedule of classes and a few special events to announce. I have one special teacher I'm waiting to hear back from but hope to have the class list out once I return from the NW.

Thought I would share with you some of the pictures from Angie's paper crown collage class last Saturday. This is the third time Angie has taught it and it always is a big hit and a very appropriate opening class for the Waco store. Thanks to the ladies that drove in to take the class; it means a lot to us that you would drive in from San Antonio. I have a feeling Holly will be a "regular" and it's great to have a local perspective. Lauren, it was sweet of you to hang out with the moms; I know your grandmother is going to love her present. Finally, thanks to Angie for making the drive from OKC to teach. I'm lucky enough to have seen Angie three times since the move so it almost seems normal. I'm thrilled to announce Angie has a class almost every month thru December!

 

 

 

A fun perk of moving the store to Waco is....

 

 

Magnolia Bakery cupcakes

 (although that line is getting a little long- but definitely worth it. Wonder if they have a frequent buyer program.)

 

The fall classes will be coming out soon and will be listed on the class page of our website http://www.papercrown.net/events.htm, blog http://papercrownokc.blogspot.com/, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/papercrownwaco/, and hopefully thru our new email system. I could not import the addresses from the OKC computer so if you would like to be added and haven't signed the list at the store, email me at cindy@papercrown.  The classes this fall feel like home and if you were never able to take a Paper Crown class in OKC you are in for a treat I promise!

 

Thank you for all the encouragement I have received from OKC and my new friends in Texas. The move was a bigger undertaking than I imagined but I am encouraged and living by the motto, one day at a time.

 

Hope everyone has a great weekend and hopefully a little cooler weather (when did 98 become cool) around the corner.  

    

Off to a Great Start

Last week we initiated the final piece to our move- classes. I love all the goodies in the store the creativity that it inspires but maybe the most important part of the store is the classes. That is where the friendships are made and the creativity grows.

Thanks to Jenn and Cindy who were my guinea pigs in this new adventure. We had fun groups for both classes and the friendships have sparked.

 

 

These two have followed each other for YEARS and finally met in person.

A very long drive from San Antonio to meet a friend

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A very special thank you to all these ladies who attended our first two classes at Paper Crown. Each and every one of them drove for over an hour to attend class. We appreciate your commitment to creativity and look forward to many more. Thank you also to Cindy and Jenn! You got us off to a great start- Thanks friends!

 

If you missed out on last week, we have a class this Saturday, July 21 with Angie.

 

 

Paper Crown Collage

Sat., July 21st

11-4

Angie, $65

 

cost includes all supplies- just bring your scissors

 

To sign up, call Paper Crown at 405 848-2389

 

If You Are Free Thursday or Saturday.....

I have the perfect thing to do! Join us in our inaugural classes at Paper Crown Waco. They will be fun, relaxing classes where you can beat the heat, make some new friends and create.

The first class Thursday is with the talented Jenn McGlon of Noodle and Lou. Those that followed us in OKC know Jenn was a favorite and her clay creations are out of this world. Jenn is also Waco's newest resident artist so I hope you can join us in welcoming her to her new home. Jenn is starting off with a house so it will fit in everyone's skill level. I hope you can join us in our first class as we begin the adventure of making Paper Crown , our creative hub.

Little Clay Houses

Thurs., July 12th

6-9

$45, includes all supplies

 

and if you have Saturday free...

 

Floral Frame

Saturday, July 14th

11-4

Cindy Mayfield

$45, includes all supplies

 

I know exactly what you are thinking, but I can't draw or paint, mine will not look anything remotely like Cindy's. I thought the exact same thing but trust me, Cindy has a teacher's talent of breaking it down into small parts so you WILL take home a piece that you will love. If you doubt it, come by the store and see my floral painting Cindy taught in OKC. I promise you can do it.

 

 

Hope you can join us for one or both, these ladies are two of the very best!

 

To sign up for class, call Paper Crown at 254 224-7436

 

All 4th of July 25% off



 

 

July Classes

This is the last piece to getting settled in our new home- classes. Classes are my favorite part of Paper Crown; It is where friendships are made while doing what we love, creating. Three of my very favorite tried and true teachers will be here this month. If you have taken from them before, you know that they are truly instructors, there to guide you through the process to create a project you will love. In addition, all three are just fun!

If you have never taken a class or worried this might not be at your skill level, don’t worry. I promise you can do it and will make some new friends in the process. The ladies in OKC started out as strangers but over the years we have become fast and loyal friends traveling all over the US and even Italy together. So sign up for a class, I have a feeling you will get much, much more out of it than you expected.

Little Clay Houses

Thursday, July 12th

6-9

Jenn McGlon, Noodle and Lou

$45

Floral Frame

Saturday, July 14th

11-4

Cindy Mayfield, Yapping Cat Studio *

$45

I know, I know these flowers look really hard but I absolutely promise, you CAN do it. Cindy will guide you through some simple brush work that will form the flowers and the background is a stencil.  You will love it - I promise!

 

Paper Crown Collage

Saturday, July 21st

11-4

Angie, Art Adventure Girl *

$65

This class was a huge hit in OKC and I thought it was the perfect class for Angie to begin with at Paper Crown Waco. If you have ever wanted to do a mixed media class this is a perfect one. There is a little bit of everything used to create our signature crown. 

To sign up for classes, call Paper Crown at 254 224-7436.

 Cost includes all supplies

* We have a no cancellation policy on all out of town teachers so please check your calendars carefully. If you are unable to attend, you will receive a kit which may or may not include instructions. It is up to each teacher to decide whether or not they want to provide written instructions.



Paper Crown Duo

Change is good but at the same time, sometimes it is just plain hard. I have learned that I really don’t embrace change as quickly as I should and quite honestly, I like my routine, my peeps and what is predictable. Those feelings of uncertainty and longing hit at excepted moments, like my first day at the Waco store, but also at the most unexpected times like yesterday.

Yesterday was the first big shipment to arrive since I have moved to Waco. As before, UPS delivered the 3 boxes by the counter and I began checking in the items. As I was stacking the new merchandise, it hit. For the past 5 years, I could predict with 90 % certainty who would be the first ones in to look at a new line. They always arrived together with their notebook and preferred to have it spread out in the back and not all "pretty" out front. I even recall more than one time when they opened the boxes, unpacked it and saw it even before me. Mary and Elaine please know you were thought of and greatly, greatly missed. 

Here is a peek at what was in yesterday’s boxes.

 

 

Until I get the on line store up and running, you are welcome to call the store at 254 224-7436 and I will ship anything you see on the blog.

 

Hope you have a great Thursday!

C

Let the Fun Begin

Things are settling down and I am slowly getting back into my store routine (with the exception of the store phone which I seemed to have misplaced- again!) One thing that will make it seem like home is to resume classes. Two months without classes is much too long. I miss making new friends and creating those relationships-that’s the real purpose of Paper Crown.

A trio of my favorite artists who taught in OKC will be helping me start our new creative adventure in Waco. I have a feeling you will love these classes and the talented ladies teaching them.

Little Clay House

Thursday, July 12

6-9

$45

Jenn McGlon, Noodle and Lou

For those of you that follow Jenn,we will have a doll class soon- I promise!

This is the perfect warm up

Floral Frame

Saturday, July 14

11-3

$45

Cindy Mayfield, Yapping Cat Studio

Paper Crown Collage

Saturday, July 21

11-4

$65

Angie

To sign up for class, either email the store at cindy@papercrown.net or call 254 224-7436.
 Class cost includes all supplies except basics such as scissors, adhesive, etc. 

* out of town teachers require class payment at the time of sign up and we have a no cancellation policy due to travel plans. Thank you for your cooperation. 

We hope you can join us in kicking off our new classes in Waco!

First Day is a Wrap

I think the first day of almost anything is the hardest. I woke up very early Friday morning with all kinds of questions and fears- what if no one shows up, what if they just don’t like it, what if the computer goes crazy ( or it’s operator) , what if I run out of receipt tape- I didn’t say any of these were even remotely logical. Those early morning hours were filled with both excitement and dread.

I’m happy to say I did have customers, the computer and I got along pretty well and I was blessed to see dear friends and the sweetest new ones. 

A special thank you to my OKC girls for all your sweet words of encouragement and even a few treats. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of ya’ll and am reminded of our friendship. You may not be in Waco but believe me, you are here and so much a part of this store. 

Thanks to the ladies who drove in from Ft Worth, Austin and Athens to welcome me in our new home. It was such a kind gesture. The Waco locals were so welcoming and reassuring that my decision was the right one. I met the sweetest young lady at First Friday and I hope to see you again- we need to paint together Mariam. 

Here’s some pics of the store, still work to do but we are off to a good start.

We are off to a great start. Hope you have a great week and I look forward to meeting you and sharing our " Happy Place"