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I have decided to step away from my blog and regroup! Just need to get some ideas rolling around in my head and promise to be back in full force!
I have my books piled high, my sketch book ( from Robin, Thanks) ,all the ideas I have compiled and hopefully have some fun classes to offer for fall! Thank You for stopping by this blog and I will BE BACK! I promise................
( to let you know the photo above, I will be using these little guys in one of the classes)
These girls took this class to another level! Each one finished their Mystery folder plus added their own little touches and emblellishments........Cindy even said it was the first time she ever took a class and finished! Being a store owner she usually has so much on her plate she rarely gets to take the classes she offers, but last night she was able to join the girls and hopefully had fun. Thanks Cindy!
Thanks girls! You all worked hard to finish and I hope you enjoy your books!
On another note I want to say thank you for all the sweet feedback on the last post! We even talked some last night in class about what you all are wanting from me as far as future classes! I really needed to hear what you expect from me and I apprecite it more than you know. So hopefully now I can get with it and come up with some classes you all will want to take!
Happy Friday!
As a teacher/instructor sometimes it just does not flow..........I don't know if it's this summer weather or just can't get with the program! So I need your help.........I want to ask you a few questions as a teacher, and as students what you like! So here I go.
What do you like in a class you sign up for?
a. learning new techniques?
b. the finished project?
c. just to get away from the family for an evening?
d. meeting up with a friend for the evening?
e. do you feel you get the most for you $
f. if you have ever taken a class from me at the Paper Crown is there something you would like me to repeat or do different?
I need some feedback from you all to see what you would like for me to teach. As many of you know I am not real good about repeat classes. I like to move onto something new and different. SOmetimes products are out of stock and it is hard to make again.
I hope this will help me. I was hoping to get some samples ready for fall classes but it has been hard and I am not sure when I will have dates and samples...........hopefully this will kick me into gear and get with it!
Happy Wednesday!
If you missed coming to the Paper Crown last night we missed you! Our make and take was an Olympic tag........we used a tag and placed some lace on top and gave it a light spray with Glimmer Mist......then it was up to each one to add their own spin on stars and stripes. They all did an amazing job and went away with a cute Olympic tag. If I didn't get your photo I apologize!
Thank You all for coming.
THese two took care of the register and did an outstanding job! Thanks Katie and Hutton. It really looks like they had a great time and it gave Cindy a chance to help me and take care of the customers!
Happy Tuesday everyone!
It just blows me away when I get ready to come up with class ideas and the ones I think won't be any big deal it just goes crazy and people are on a waiting list..........This is how the Mystery Book class is.....I remember when we did the Mystery class a couple years ago it was the same way. I guess we all like surprises and it surprises me every time. Those of you who did not get in this class I am sorry.......you never know we may need to do another one sometime in the winter months.
In this class we will be taking a decorative file folder and turning it into a 3 ring binder book. It will have little pockets and photos of some of the cutest dogs you have ever seen. Now if you are a owner of a dog and want to use your own photos you may do so......but for those of you who don't and just want to have a cute book with dog photos I will have plenty for you to pick from...... and if you have some dog papers or embelishments bring those to add. ( To Students: other than your basic kit make sure you have sandpaper, cropadile, distressed ink pad, corner rounder and I will have the rest.) See you all this coming thursday July 26 at 5:30.
Remember MIX AND MINGLE tomorrow evening July 23 6-8 at the Paper Crown. Come join the fun with a fun Olympic make and take, 20% off your entire purchase and always refreshments and meeting up with all of your creative friends.......
Hope this finds you relaxing and enjoying this nice hot summer sunday afternoon!
This week we celebrated my mom's 82nd birthday.........Grey is helping her blow out the ONE candle and not 82..........it's been so hot here I decided instead of the typical birthday cake I made Homemade Blackberrie Sorbet.........it was really really good. You can even see the remains of a little sorbet around Grey's mouth in the photos below..........
She just had to ride Uncle Tom's peddle car........she's a mess!
I had a fun day today creating with some of my creative friends......we all made Olympic/USA red white and blue tags............
I forgot to take a photo of the tags I made but left them with my friend whos birthday we celebrated today creating, eating lunch, had cake and cupcakes and just spent the day laughing and having a wonderful time indoors with the temps outside being 106...........
Don't they look suspicious!
This is Kay ( the Patriotic birthday girl) and this is her work room #1......the room upstairs from this room is where we worked..........TO DIE FOR! Everyone should have a room just like this one! I told her I wanted to move in!!!! She said I could but I don't think I could add my STUFF to her STUFF! Anyway we had fun.......two of the girls that usually join this group were on vacation. We certainly missed Marsha and Ginnie! We had fun anyway! Thanks Kay for being the hostess with the mostess! Your the best!
The pledge of allegiance is painted on the wall of her work room.
this is the upstairs room again where we actually worked....it is so comfortable and the view is beautiful.....I could live in this space and never leave the house.......
Anyway that is how I have spent a portion of my week so far......and the time just flies! Hope you have had an enjoyable week wherever and whatever you have been up to......
Remember Monday evening July 23 6:00-8:00 at the Paper Crown.......Our only Mix and Mingle of the Summer! Come out and bring a friend. We will be showing our country patriotism by making an Olympic themed make and take, 20% off your entire purchase and always refreshments! Hope to see you all.
And after eating these I need to walk an extra two miles tomorrow..........we shared! I didn't eat all these..............!
For those of you who have attended one of the Paper Crown Glitter Market's in the fall have always been the Saturday before Thanksgiving.......because of some changes this year we have a new date......Saturday October 27! So please mark your calendars for the new date! Details and times will be posted later.
We had a sweet little visitor in class last night! Say hi to Lexie! Cindy's new puppy.......and let me tell you she is a typical puppy. While class was going on I can't tell you how many bolts of ribbon she had discovered and was unwinding and playing with. We had fun with her and welcomed our new little Paper Crown mascot!
Last night's class was small but fun. They all brought photos of recent travels and went to town on their individual suitcase journals.
First timer but needs no introduction is Cheri. She came to class for the first time and we laughed and laughed of course if you know her.
And Franc stopped by to visit for a while. Franc needs no introduction either. She worked at the Paper Crown for several years and now works for Hobby Lobby at their headquarters here in OKC...... Talk about Hobby Lobby the next time you visit HOB LOB look for Franc on one of their advertising posters for job opportunites! Yep she's smiling big!
She is taking a little break........her bow is untied and she is pooped!
I also want to say thanks Katie for coming. Cindy's sweet daughter also joined class. She had to leave early and I feel bad I did not get a photo. Anyway we enjoyed her sweet spirit putting up with all of us older women. Thanks Katie. Every mother would love to have a daughter like Katie. She always has a smile on her face and so helpful in every way. She minded the store while Cindy took off for her belated honeymoon.
I wanted to show you how awesome the front window looks with Girdie and all her fan postcards! We have received so many from places near and far. Thanks to all of you who have sent them..... and remember you still have time to send Girdie a vacation post card. The contest ends Labor day for the Paper Crown gift certificate.............keep on sending those postcard to:
"Girdie"
c/o Paper Crown
9303 N. Pennsylvania
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73120
I hope you all have a great summer weekend! Can you believe it is already the middle of July........slow down summer PLEASE!!!!!
I guess I'm just not finished making pin cushions! I had forgotten I bought this pattern way back in the fall sometime and tucked it away! Well this week I came across it and just had to make a few.....so again we are back in the pin cushion mode.......I think they are really sweet and would look darling in a little girls nursery or bedroom.
I have a few more cut out and will finish and photo when I have time!
Happy Wednesday to all.........
If you have been on or going on a family vacation this summer this is for you! This suitcase looking travel journal to put your vacation photos in and places to journal about the trip! Or maybe you have photos from another year and have never put them in an album, this is the class for you! If you are interested call the Paper Crown today 405-848-2389! This thursday July 12 5:30-9:00......come have a fun evening!