Friday, July 22, 2016

Our Trip to Pacific NW


Last fall when Terri Brush taught at Paper Crown she offered a special " Art Camp for Paper Crown girls" and it quickly filled with Okies dying to have another class or two with the talented Terri Brush and escape the OK summer heat. We thought it would never get there but finally.....


Red eye flights are not our favorites but we are troopers!

We had six jam packed days in Seattle, Chehalis & Portland filled with early mornings (only negative), sightseeing, conquering our fears ( heights and the soldering iron), scrumptious food, donuts, laughter, most amazing studio/ home, new friendships, more donuts, great shopping, ice cream, new favorites, royal treatment and hospitality and creative fellowship- priceless!

This car had tons of room compared to the other. Some of us, me, could use a class on packing light. Always next time

 


 
 
 

Fears conquered and rest of us got to go on a Ferris wheel ride
 
 
 
 
 
We were all in awe of the flower market. Absolutely stunning!

 

collaboration between Pendleton and Chihuly


 
 
Wish I would have gotten a t-shirt from this colorfully named breakfast spot
 

A lovely lunch on Puget Sound
 


 
 


 
 
Terri's home and studio in Chehalis is a dream, light, spacious and beautiful. We were all ready to throw down a sleeping bag and just stay.
 

 
 



 

 
 
 


Terri claims she doesn't have a green thumb, it's just the Washington climate, but we weren't sure we believed her.
 
 

Our first project under our belt. I love that they are all so very different.

A little dance break. Thanks Robin for keeping us laughing all weekend : )
Your sense of humor is a gift we all get to enjoy. 




In addition to creating, we had a mini salsa cooking class from Terri's good friend and chief Edna.
Edna, along with Billie, Jodie & Christina made sure we were all well taken care of and pampered all weekend. Thanks for all the care ladies, you are the best!

Ozzie or Diesel I can't remember

HAPPINESS!

 

The best kinda GIRL POWER!
 
  
 
 



We passed this beautiful church several times a day in Portland

It's off to the pink sightseeing trolley






Best donuts- EVER!


 
 
Some pretty amazing displays at the Portland Anthro

 
 
 

Outside our hotel in Portland




What a great time we all had on our Terri Brush/ Pacific Northwest adventure! We had two red eye flights (only negative), cool weather, conquered fears ( soldering iron, heights and bridges), donuts, new favorites, explored someplace new, relaxing creative time in the most magical setting, best hugs in the world from Billie, scrumptious food, shopping, more donuts, most patient teacher who generously gave to each of us, lots of laughter and the best fellowship.
 
Thank you Terri and crew for taking such exquisite care of each of us. We wouldn't change one thing and I know we all left with new friends, new passion and hearts full of love. Thank you to my wonderful traveling buddies. Each of you was kind, flexible, accommodating and a whole lot of fun. I appreciate and love each of you. It is because of ya'll that people want to come to Paper Crown. You are the store's biggest asset and pleasure!
 
 
I think it wasn't a coincidence that on the sidewalk outside our hotel was chalked
" YOU are AMAZING just the way YOU ARE!" 
So...... Terri,  when can we come back and how about we skip the red eye next time ; )




Thursday, July 21, 2016

New Anna

One of our favorite designers, Anna Griffin; she rarely disappoints.

 

 
 
 
Seems that most of the travel lines this season are nautical themed so when I saw this, I thought I don't need another. So very glad I changed my mind, this one is gorgeous and I love the Regatta
paper; it has bright colors and a little art deco feel.
 


 
 
Come check out all the new products that are beginning to trickle in. Another of our favorites, My mind's Eye, should be here tomorrow- just in time for the weekend!
 
 
 

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Just Around the Corner

Before I post about our trip to the Pacific Northwest and our amazing weekend at Terri Brush's studio, thought I'd send out a quick reminder of classes and events coming up- very quickly.


 
Spinner Bead Class
this Thursday, July 21st
reschedule Kathleen is coming home!
new date posted soon!
5:30-8:30
Angie, $45
 
hey girls, learn what to do with all those beads we bought at Shipwreck Beads ; )

Previous Kid's Camp Project

Kids Camp- July and Aug sessions
Mon. July 25th-Thurs., July 28th &
 Mon., Aug. 8th-Thurs., Aug. 11th
1-4
$200

Campers must have finished 1st grade. All supplies and snacks provided
 
 
Mix & Mingle
Monday, July 25th
5:30-7:30
 Come join us for a fun free evening with treats, friends, discounted shopping and learn a new technique
 
Old & New Journal Class
Tues., July 26th
5:30-8:30
Jackie, $ 50
sorry Sold Out
 
Debby Schuh Weekend
August 5 & 6
 
 

 
 
 

Summer Stories Album
Fri., Aug. 5th
6-9
Designed & taught by
Debbie Schuh, $65


Class description:
Summer! The best time of year and the perfect time to make a mini album to hold the memories of all the fun that summer brings. Family and fireworks and picnics and ice cream and all the things that fill our summer days will find a home in this darling 7 ½” x 8 ½” mini album.

Using the Summertime collection from October Afternoon mixed with the Spring Fling collection from Pebbles, Inc, we’ll make our own album filled with interactive pages for lots of photos and mix in page protectors with room for even more. Your kit will be full of products to personalize your album (even your own full roll of washi tape!) Each kit contains the instructions and color photos if you cannot attend class.
 
Student Supply List: Please bring the following items to class… 12” paper trimmer, ruler, pencil, scissors, scoring tool, stapler, strong tape adhesive (I use Scor-pal 1/8”, ¼” and 1” most often), foam adhesive, Crop a Dile or ¼” Power Punch, corner rounder, scallop scissors. Optional supplies: Tim Holtz Binder Punch.
 

 
 
 Secret Garden Album
Sat., Aug. 6th
10:30-1:30
Designed & taught by
Debby Schuh, $70

 
Class description:
This beautiful album is a book I wanted to make after reading the book, Make It Happen by Lara Casey, as a place to record my thoughts and plans, my goals and purpose, my word for the year, and photos and mementos that celebrate the progress I’ll make as I "tend the garden" of my life. Just as garden needs cultivating, so our lives need tender-loving care to bloom beautifully! AND if all this seems way too introspective to you, then it’s just a really pretty album to use for anything YOU want!

Your carefully curated class kit will be full of the gorgeous new Bloom collection from Maggie Holmes from Crate Paper and the playful new Simple Stories striped Snap album. The inside of your album can be set up in a way that best suits what you decide to use it for – it can be divided into sections and the divided page protectors will be perfect for displaying your photos and stories and thoughts. We’ll use the Fuse tool in new ways to add interactive elements to your pages. As always there will be lots of options for decorating the cover and the pages in your own way, too! Each kit comes with instructions and color photos in case you cannot attend the class and want to complete the album on your own or with friends.
 
Student supply list: Please bring the following items to class… 12" paper trimmer, ruler, pencil, scissors, scoring tool, stapler, strong tape adhesive (I use Scor-pal 1/8", ¼" and 1" most often), foam adhesive, Crop a Dile or ¼" Power Punch, corner rounder, scallop scissors. Optional supplies: Fuse tool, file tab punch, clear label maker, long reach stapler, powder to make stickers unsticky






 

Better Together Album
Sat., Aug. 6th
3-6
Designed & taught by
Debby Schuh, $ 65
Class description:
Celebrate your home and family and friends with this playful retro collection of darling papers and embellishments called “Honey I’m Home” from We R MemoryKeepers. You’ll never look at a 6x6” page protectors the same again after we alter them so that we can include lots of photos of everyday life in our album. You’ll be able to take the techniques we’ll learn to make our pages interactive and use them on any size page protector and even in cards and pocket pages. Our pages will flip up and out and open, making a super cute book for your favorite photos. This makes a beautiful gift for someone special, too!

Your kit includes all the products you need to make this album and includes directions with color photos.
 
Student Supply list: 
Please bring the following items to class… 12” paper trimmer, ruler, pencil, scissors, scoring tool, stapler, strong tape adhesive (I use Scor-pal 1/8”, ¼” and 1” most often), foam adhesive, Crop a Dile or ¼” Power Punch, corner rounder, scallop scissors. Optional supplies: Tim Holtz Binder Punch, powder to make stickers “unsticky”
 
 
Sign up for all three of Debby's classes
for a discounted rate of $185
 
Kits can also be purchased

 
Payment is required at time of registration and there are no cancellations.
 
If you are unable to attend class, your kit can be picked up anytime after 8/6/16
 
 
Sign up for Classes
Call Paper Crown at 405 848-2389
 
 
 
 
 
First of the new Summer CHA products has arrived-
 
 beautiful Anna Griffin, My Mind's Eye will be here Friday
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 


Tuesday, July 12, 2016

A Little Holiday- Closed 7/14-7/16/16

Paper Crown is taking a little holiday and will be closed- Thurs., July 14th- Sat., July 16th.
We will be back to normal store hours on Monday, July 18th.

Upcoming Fun

Can you believe we are almost half way through July- where is this summer zipping by! Here is a run down of what we have coming up through the first weekend in August.




 
Bead Spinner Necklace
Thurs., July 21st
5:30-9
Angie, $45



Previous camp projects
 
Kids Camp- July and Aug sessions
Mon. July 25th-Thurs., July 28th and Mon., Aug. 8th-Thurs., Aug. 11th
1-4
$200
Campers must have finished 1st grade. All supplies and snacks provided



Mix & Mingle
Mon., July 25th
5:30-7:30
All your friends, Free!
 
 Come join us for a fun free evening with treats, friends, discounted shopping and a new technique
 
 
 


 
Old/ New Journal
Tues., July 26th
5:30-8:30
Jackie, $50

 
 
 
 
Summer Stories Album
Fri., Aug. 5th
6-9
Designed & Taught by
Debby Schuh, $65

Class description:

Summer! The best time of year and the perfect time to make a mini album to hold the memories of all the fun that summer brings. Family and fireworks and picnics and ice cream and all the things that fill our summer days will find a home in this darling 7 ½” x 8 ½” mini album.

Using the Summertime collection from October Afternoon mixed with the Spring Fling collection from Pebbles, Inc, we’ll make our own album filled with interactive pages for lots of photos and mix in page protectors with room for even more. Your kit will be full of products to personalize your album (even your own full roll of washi tape!) Each kit contains the instructions and color photos if you cannot attend class.

 

Student Supply List: Please bring the following items to class… 12” paper trimmer, ruler, pencil, scissors, scoring tool, stapler, strong tape adhesive (I use Scor-pal 1/8”, ¼” and 1” most often), foam adhesive, Crop a Dile or ¼” Power Punch, corner rounder, scallop scissors. Optional supplies: Tim Holtz Binder Punch.
 
 
 
 


 
 Secret Garden Album
Sat., Aug. 6th
10:30-1:30
Designed & Taught by
Debby Schuh, $70

 
 Class description:

This beautiful album is a book I wanted to make after reading the book, Make It Happen by Lara Casey, as a place to record my thoughts and plans, my goals and purpose, my word for the year, and photos and mementos that celebrate the progress I’ll make as I "tend the garden" of my life. Just as garden needs cultivating, so our lives need tender-loving care to bloom beautifully! AND if all this seems way too introspective to you, then it’s just a really pretty album to use for anything YOU want!

Your carefully curated class kit will be full of the gorgeous new Bloom collection from Maggie Holmes from Crate Paper and the playful new Simple Stories striped Snap album. The inside of your album can be set up in a way that best suits what you decide to use it for – it can be divided into sections and the divided page protectors will be perfect for displaying your photos and stories and thoughts. We’ll use the Fuse tool in new ways to add interactive elements to your pages. As always there will be lots of options for decorating the cover and the pages in your own way, too! Each kit comes with instructions and color photos in case you cannot attend the class and want to complete the album on your own or with friends.
 
Student supply list: Please bring the following items to class… 12" paper trimmer, ruler, pencil, scissors, scoring tool, stapler, strong tape adhesive (I use Scor-pal 1/8", ¼" and 1" most often), foam adhesive, Crop a Dile or ¼" Power Punch, corner rounder, scallop scissors. Optional supplies: Fuse tool, file tab punch, clear label maker, long reach stapler, powder to make stickers unsticky
 
 
 Better Together Album
Sat., Aug. 6th
3-6
Designed & Taught by
Debby Schuh, $ 65

Class description:

Celebrate your home and family and friends with this playful retro collection of darling papers and embellishments called “Honey I’m Home” from We R MemoryKeepers. You’ll never look at a 6x6” page protectors the same again after we alter them so that we can include lots of photos of everyday life in our album. You’ll be able to take the techniques we’ll learn to make our pages interactive and use them on any size page protector and even in cards and pocket pages. Our pages will flip up and out and open, making a super cute book for your favorite photos. This makes a beautiful gift for someone special, too!

Your kit includes all the products you need to make this album and includes directions with color photos.

 
Student Supply list:

Please bring the following items to class… 12” paper trimmer, ruler, pencil, scissors, scoring tool, stapler, strong tape adhesive (I use Scor-pal 1/8”, ¼” and 1” most often), foam adhesive, Crop a Dile or ¼” Power Punch, corner rounder, scallop scissors. Optional supplies: Tim Holtz Binder Punch, powder to make stickers “unsticky”

 

Sign up for all three of Debby's classes
for a discounted rate of $185
 
Kits can also be purchased

 
Payment is required at time of registration and there are no cancellations.
 
If you are unable to attend class, your kit can be picked up anytime after 8/6/16
 
 
To sign up for classes or camp
 call Paper Crown at 405 848-2389
 

 

 


Friday, July 1, 2016

Roadtrip Fun

One last little gem from our road trip to Waco last weekend.


 
 
Angie created this fun coloring sheet for the girls at the retreat. She did a great job incorporating all the elements/symbols of our weekend- states of OK & TX, Magnolia and windmill/sunflower for Magnolia House, Stephanie's signature heart and NeoColors for Stephanie's workshop & crown for Paper Crown. Love that I can ask Angie for a coloring sheet with a heart, magnolia & crown and she comes up with this masterpiece. 
 
 
Not sure whose this is but it's a beauty!
 
 
Paper Crown will be Open
 Today, Fri. July 1st and Tomorrow, July 2nd
We Would love to see you!  
 
 
New items added to the sale tables