Tuesday, September 1, 2020

What's Happening at Paper Arts in September?

 Hello friends....it's September 1st and here we are at the beginning of fall.  We are definitely living in a crazy, unpredictable time and man is 2020 proving to provide more cliffhangers than a bad season finale of Dallas (who shot JR?)--for you younger folks, you probably won't get that, I'm sorry.  Anyway, by now I'm sure that you have heard that the move that I alluded to in the email a couple weeks ago did not happen.  There was some non-negotiable changes to the lease when it came down to it that we found out about at the 11th hour that differed from what was verbally promised and The Accountant and I felt it was best to let that space slide by and not move there.  I am confident that we will find our new space soon (our current lease is up in January so the days are ticking by quickly for us to find the future home of Paper Arts).  I've had some of you question why we are looking for a new space and so here is the Cliff Notes version...#1: we have outgrown our current space.  #2: There are some maintenance issues that are not being remedied in our current space that are dealbreakers for staying long-term.  #3: If you have ever tried to get a parking spot in our parking lot during one of our events (obviously during non-Covid items) you know that our parking lot is not big enough for me and all of my neighbors so we need better parking.  So there it is in a nutshell.  Now, on to other stuff.

I've been watching the Covid 19 numbers daily and they are still increasing (and likely will continue to do so as long as folks don't properly social distance, wear masks, wash your hands regularly, and all of the other things that need to be done to bring the cases down in our state).  So....here we are at the beginning of another month and we are making the decision to continue our shopping by appointment process.  As always, you can book your shopping appointment on our website here:
Book a Shopping Appointment Here

Also, just a reminder, you can't book same day shopping appointments online.  If you want to do a same day shopping appointment, please either email or call the store and I will do my best to work you in where we have gaps in our appointments.  You may have to wait in your car for a few minutes, but so far I have been able to work 95% of the folks in on same day. 

Heads up...I will not be at the store tomorrow until 11:30.  I have an appointment at 10am that I need to tend to before coming to the store. 

We have tons of new products in the store and while I am working hard to get them all uploaded to our website, many are not uploaded, so I encourage you to make an appointment to come check it all out.  I'm sanitizing and cleaning between each appointment time so it can be as clean and safe for each person.

We also have several classes this month that are going to be fun.  Here's a sneak peek at the September Class schedule.  As a reminder, all classes are conducted virtually via zoom.  You can find out more information about each class by clicking on the blue link in the title. 

 Classes, Crops, & Events
KaiserCraft Card Class -- Virtual  
When: Sep. 10
07:00 pm
Bible Journaling/Study VIRTUAL  
When: Sep. 13
02:00 pm
Heartfelt Creations Card Class--Virtual  
When: Sep. 20
02:00 pm
Mixed Media Monarch Project--Virtual  
When: Sep. 24
07:00 pm
Bible Journaling/Study VIRTUAL  
When: Sep. 27
02:00 pm
We are also doing a Free Friday night Crop each Friday night on Zoom from 7pm to 11pm.  The link is posted to our facebook page each Friday afternoon.  We do ask that if you log in and join us that you turn on both your audio and video sharing once you are in the zoom room so we can all socialize together.

One of the recent additions to the store is the All People All Nations collection.  This is an older collection but it is beautifully bright and very pertinent to the current times and this collection will go quickly. 


Attic Charm by Blue Fern Studios is another new collection that we have in the store and it is amazingly beautiful. 

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I hope that each of you have a blessed week and that you will make an appointment to come shop with us.

Cut, Glue, & Glitter on...
Susan
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Wednesday, August 19, 2020

What's New at 632?

 Friends!!!  There is a ton of stuff going on right now and tons of new product in the store.  I want to encourage you to make an appointment to come in and shop in a safe and secure environment this week.  Just for your own peace of mind, here is what I am doing to make sure that you have a clean and safe environment...yes we have appointments because let's face it, my store is not big.  If I didn't have appointments it would be hard to control the number of people in here and still keep the recommended 6 foot social distancing required for safety.  In addition to the appointments to help with social distancing, masks are required to be worn covering your mouth and nose fully while in the store.  AND I purposely leave a 30 minute space between appointment times so that I can wipe down surfaces with cleaner and properly sanitize the common areas.  I am doing this as much for your safety and health as mine.  None of us can afford to be sick and I value your health and well being too much to risk it.  I hope you feel the same way too. 

So to book an appointment, here are the links of what is currently, at this moment in time available this week:
You can book your appointment by clicking on the highlighted date above the timeslot.


August 20th shopping appointment

When:Aug. 20
10:00 am
August 21 Shopping Appointment

When:Aug. 21
11:30 am
August 21 Shopping Appointment

When:Aug. 21
01:00 pm
August 21 Shopping Appointment

When:Aug. 21
02:30 pm
Aug. 21
04:00 pm
August 21 Shopping Appointment

When:
August 21 Shopping Appointment

When:Aug. 21
10:00 am

August 22nd Shopping Appointment

When:Aug. 22
10:00 am



Now on to bigger news...Yes we are moving.  I can't say where to just yet (a bit superstitious and don't want to jinx it until I have the key to the new place in my hand).  But I can tell you that it is here in the Edmond area in a close radius to our current location.  It is a bigger location and a better location for parking and lots of other things and I have been closely looking for a new place for when our lease ends and this one landed in my lap when I was actually looking at a different property (God is funny that way).  So I'd appreciate everybody's patience while the final details get ironed out and prayers that it happens ASAP.  So, that is coming up (hence the need to close the store down after this weekend for a few days).  I promise I will be doing a HUGE facebook live to show you where the new place is the minute I get the key in my hand. 

We have 15 new collections this week....everything from Breakfast food to Horses to Pet Loss...Make an appointment and come see us!

Cut, Glue, & Glitter on...
Susan
























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Tuesday, August 11, 2020

What's New at Paper Arts this week?

                            

This year is definitely a different type of year.  I mean, how crazy is it that we are almost to fall already?  For the longest time it seemed that we were crawling along and couldn't get out of the month of April and nobody knew what day it was or what week and when was the last time we washed our hair, lol?  Then May hit and things seemed to speed up a bit more...and once we hit June and July...it's like, there went the summer!  It's almost over already.  Sheesh.  But, this year, even with it's craziness has led to some amazing things.  Some of the amazing things have been painful (growth always is) and some of them have been fun but they are all always good.  God is always good.  All the time. 

Speaking of growth, Paper Arts has grown.  We have wiggled and squiggled and crammed as much as possible in our little space at 632 W Edmond Road and we are still growing.  If the pandemic did one thing for me, it was that it allowed me to sharpen and tighten the vision for the store and what is coming in to focus is something that you guys will absolutely love.  When I look at it and see what is coming to fruition, it takes my breath away, in a good way.  Our little store is breaking at the seams and I can't wait to show what is coming up for us.  (Watch our social media later this week and possibly even your inbox because another email "may" be coming this week.)

I hope each of you reading this email knows how truly blessed I am that you take the time to read the emails, watch the facebook live videos, follow us on our social media, book the shopping appointments, come to see Shadow & I, take our classes, and allow us to be a part of your life.  Thank you.

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Weekly update:
We are still shopping in the store by appointments and we require that you wear a face mask covering your nose and mouth at all times while in the store.  We have hand sanitizer at the entryway for your use as well.  We also are still doing curbside delivery.


Tuesday night -- Facebook Live at 6:45pm
This facebook live will show a few flashback items and some new items as well.  It will not show ALL of the new items as I do try to keep these live videos to 30-45 minutes and to show all of the new items would cause it to be hours long (we are truly receiving that much new product weekly!).  The best way to find out what is new in the store is to make a shopping appointment.  You can schedule a shopping appointment by logging on to our website at Schedule a Shopping Appointment
and pick whichever day you want and then follow the process through (it's like you are purchasing something so you will add it to your cart, but there is no cost).  You will know if you successfully signed up for your chosen time because you will receive an Order Confirmation email that has your date you chose on it. 

The product shown on the Tuesday night Facebook Live will be available on our website under New Products before I go to bed on Tuesday night.

Wednesday 

August 12th Shopping Appointment

When:Aug. 12
04:00 pm


Thursday we have shopping appointments from 10-11, 1pm to 2pm and 2:30 to 3:30.  All other appointment spots have been filled.  You can choose one of these spots by going to Thursday on our online schedule here. Thursday's schedule

Thursday evening we have our monthly Planner Class that is held virtually.  If you have signed up for this class, you can pick up your class kit Wednesday afternoon after 1pm. 

Friday we have shopping appointments available 10-11, 11:30-12:30, 1-2, 2:30-3:30, 4-5, and 5:30-6:30.  You can book one of these slots by going to Friday on our online schedule here: Friday's Schedule
Friday night we also have our weekly virtual crop.  The link is always posted on Friday afternoon on our facebook page for easy access.  It's a free crop where folks just log in and hang out and craft the evening away from 7pm to 11pm.  Hope you can join us.

Saturday we have a full day of shopping appointment available as well.  We have 10-11, 11:30-12:30, 1-2, 2:30-3:30 and 4-5.  Those appointments can be booked by going to Saturday on our online schedule here: Saturday's Schedule


Sunday we have our 2nd Session of the Bible Study/Faith Art Journaling Class in the Max Lucado book, Anxious for Nothing.  The link for this class will be sent out on Saturday evening to those who have signed up.  The link will not be live until 15 minutes before the class starts.


For those that took part in our Sizzix Machine sale a few weeks ago, you will be notified when your machine arrives.  They are coming on a semi and I am waiting to hear from Sizzix when that truck is scheduled to arrive and unload the pallets of machines at our store. 






Our Huge Spring Crop/Retreat couldn't happen due to the shelter in place and we had hoped we would be able to have it in the fall at the Community Center but the City of Edmond is not allowing any group functions to be held in their facility for the rest of 2020 so we have done the next best thing.  We have worked with several vendors and we are taking this event ONLINE.  It is a 10 day online event.  We scheduled it this way so that more people can join in the fun.  You don't have to be online the entire time but you are more than welcome to be.  Each day there will be new activities and classes and demos posted throughout the day and you can watch them at your leisure.   You will have a private link to access the private group that is good only for yourself to access and it will be tons of fun!  You will still be able to see the other participants (if they are online at the same time you are).  You can still sign up using this link: Touch of Magic Take 2 Sign Up






I hope you truly have a blessed week.  Hope to see you soon!
Cut, Glue, & Glitter on...
Susan












































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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Paper Arts Page Layout Contest


Paper Arts
Page Layout Contest Guidelines


Paper Arts will sell page kits to create a double page layout. The kits will include paper, stickers, embellishments, etc..  Each kit is different.  Some may have similar supplies, but will not be the same.  Themes are random.  The price of each kit is $5.00. (plus tax = $5.41)

There are only a limited number of kits available per month.  They will be numbered and sold on a first come, first served basis.  Only one kit per person, per month.  Kits can be reserved by going to our website under EVENTS. Kits must be picked up at the store (kits will not be mailed). Sign Up is Here.  Once you pay for your kit, you will get an email with the Release form in it to download and bring in when you bring in your finished project.

Participants will create a double page layout using the supplies in the kit (photos are optional).  Supplies other than those included in the kit may be used on the layout, but must be kept to a minimum.  Left over supplies from the kit should not be returned.  

Layouts will be submitted for judging.  Judging will be done by customers.  Judging will take place in the store and on Paper Art’s Show and Tell Page on Facebook…this page will be created shortly.  The winner of the contest will receive a $50.00 PA gift certificate.

Participants will receive their layout back after judging is complete.  Layouts must be picked up at the store within 30 days after the end of the contest. 


Kits will go on sale the first part of the month.  Layouts must be turned in by the middle of the month.  Judging will take place from the middle to the end of the month.  The winner will be announced as soon as judging is complete.  The specific time frame for the contest is listed on the release form.


If the guidelines are not met, PA reserves the right to withhold the layout from judging.

All participants MUST sign a release form.
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Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Paper Arts Store Update Week of July 8th...new appointments and new product

The first half of 2020 is already gone and I don't know if that is a good thing or a bad thing?  I mean, let's face it, it has been a rough 6 months in this crazy world for everybody in some state or form.  We have all had to be a bit more flexible than we are used to and that has turned in to a positive thing, I feel.  It's good to get out of the old habits sometimes and do something a bit different, even if it feels odd.

For instance the shopping by appointment here in the store.  The higher the numbers skyrocket, the more I am convinced that this is what a good portion of our retail world is going to look like for at least the rest of the summer.  So, as much as some may not like it, it is for the safety of everybody that I am going to say that the rest of July and August is going to be by appointment only.  Appointments can be made on our website and/or by emailing us.  I know some of you have just shown up and been disappointed because our appointment slots are already full and we have no openings and I am truly sorry but safety is the #1 priority throughout all of this.  Having said that....

I was supposed to go to a Retail Success Summit trip (think bootcamp for retail owners) in Michigan July 12 through the 16th that I had won last year at Market. (I mean who wouldn't want to go on a free trip to get better at what they do for a living on somebody else's dime to a state and part of the country you had never visited?)...ANYWAY, since the Pandemic hit, they have moved it online to a virtual event, so my day time hours will be used for that during that week, so I thought "why not offer evening hours a few nights that week?" Just click the link and you can sign up for one of these times or you can go to our website and find available appointment times on the Calendar of Events.
Evening Hour appointments are here!

  July
4:30 pm
July 15th Shopping Appointment
6:00 pm
July 15th Shopping Appointment
7:15 pm
July 15th Shopping Appointment
4:30 pm
July 16 Shopping Appointment
6:30 pm
July Triple Double Page Layout Class Virtual
5:00 pm
July 17th Shopping Appointments
6:15 pm
July 17th Shopping Appointments
7:15 pm
July 17th Shopping Appointments
7:30 pm
July 17th Shopping Appointments
11:00 am
Scrap Your Stash -- VIRTUAL
4:00 pm
July 18th Shopping Appointment
5:30 pm
July 18th Shopping Appointment
7:00 pm
July 18th Shopping Appointment

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Other fun things going at the store currently include:
Classes are remaining virtual throughout the rest of the year and we still have some fun ones left in July (the August ones will be published next week). 

We have the Fancy Four Layouts Class on July 21 from 6:30 to 8:30
In this class we will create 4 single page layouts (they can easily be put together to make 2 double page layouts) but these layouts will be worthy of framing (and we do carry 12x12 frames at the store for such an instance).  Each layout will have layers and embellishments and lots of room for additional items but we are going to make them as almost little pieces of art.  The picture is just a sneak peek sampling of one of the layouts.  You can sign up here: Fancy Four Layouts


Julie Nutting Card Class July 26 2pm to 4:30
We are going to create 4 different Julie Nutting cards in this class.  You can then either use them on your scrapbook pages or to send or collect.  Pictures will be posted closer to the event.  These cards will be over the top extravagant with lots of oohs and aahs to them. 


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New Product in the Store this week:
Quote Book by Reminisce





Authentique's Magical Christmas

and lots more........ 

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There will be an important Facebook Live event on Sunday, July 12th from 7:30 to 8:30 to talk about a lot "store stuff" and you will not want to miss it.  Mark your calendar and plan on joining us for the State of the Store Address.

Cut, Glue, & Glitter on....
Susan
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Thursday, July 2, 2020

Updates from Paper Arts July 1-5th

The past week has been a blur....I came down with an Upper Respiratory Infection, which lead to Covid testing just as a precaution (test was negative).  But, this is part of our Pandemic story so I'm documenting and journaling it.  BTW, I have a diagram from the Health Department on how they do the testing and what to expect, etc...if anybody wants a copy of it for their scrapbook I will gladly make a copy and you can come by and pick it up.  But, now on to other fun stuff...

We are still continuing the shopping by appointment as the numbers have spiked and continuously go up.  You can schedule appointments on our website
We do have some shopping appointments available left on Saturday (yes we are open on Saturday this week even though it is July 4th and Sunday.


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I am also busy adding new items to our website.  I've added a new area on the shopping area of our site called "New Product" so anything that is shown in a Facebook live video will be listed there for your easy shopping for up to 2 weeks after the introduction of the product in the store starting this week and moving forward.  As always, you can also email us our shopping list and I will get it pulled for a curbside pickup if you prefer to not shop online. 

New Product in the store this week:
Reminisce Collections:
Stitch & Sew (a beautiful sewing collection)
Game Day: Softball
Game Day: Baseball
Game Day: Volleyball
Game Day: Basketball
Rockstar (a great rock and roll collection)
Vintage Paradise
There is No Place Like Home (a fun collection with papers perfect for documenting activities that we have all been doing while staying home...playing games, baking, zooming, etc..)
Mexico
Spain
Authentique's A Magical Christmas (Think Christmas in July projects)
PhotoPlay Paper's Gnome for the Holiday Collections for 4th of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas

and lots more. 
Definitely worth making an appointment to come check it all out.
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All of our classes are being taught virtually for the remainder of the year and there are some fun great classes coming up.  There are some great ones coming up in July.  If a class is NOT LISTED it is because there are no more kits available for that class. 

Dragonfly Fancy Fold Card Class Virtual  
When: Jul. 12
02:00 pm
Scrap Your Stash -- VIRTUAL  
When: Jul. 18
11:00 am
MISTI 101. Virtual  
When: Jul. 19
03:00 pm
July Fancy Four Layouts  
When: Jul. 21
06:30 pm
Jul. 26
02:00 pm
Julile Nutting Card Class -- VIRTUAL  
When:  
July Planner Class Virtual  
When: Jul. 09
06:30 pm

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For those who may not have known, or may have forgotten, the store is set up to sell Kiwi Lane templates (we cannot have them out on our floor as regular inventory but I do have many in stock if you ask to see them I can show you what we have).  You can also order from our Kiwi Lane website:
Paper Arts Kiwi Lane website Link
A Fun Kiwi Lane Inspiration Layout

Hope you have a great day!
Cut, Glue, & Glitter on...
Susan
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Sunday, June 21, 2020

Paper Arts Update Week of June 24th

Hello friends!  I truly hope that this email finds you safe and healthy. 


This week I'm asking each of you to vote for us in the Oklahoman's Reader's Choice Awards.  You can vote daily from each of your devices (ie phone, ipad, computer, etc..).  Check out Paper Arts. The Oklahoman 2020 Readers' Choice Link to Vote

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The numbers here in Oklahoma for Covid are rising daily by the hundreds so we will continue to shop by appointment.  This week's appointment availability is here.  You can easily sign up by clicking on the Shopping Appointment link.  If there is not a time/date listed then that means there are no available appointments left then. 

We are also still doing curbside pickups.  So if you need to pick up an order you've placed, just give us a shout the day before and we will have your order ready.  When you arrive if you will call us and let us know that you are outside I will run it out to your vehicle.
Shopping Appointment
When:Jun. 24
01:00 pm
Shopping Appointment
When:Jun. 24
02:30 pm
Shopping Appointment
When:Jun. 24
04:00 pm
Shopping Appointment
When:Jun. 24
05:30 pm
Shopping Appointment
When:Jun. 25
10:00 am
Shopping Appointment
When:Jun. 25
10:00 am
Shopping Appointment
When:Jun. 25
11:30 am
Shopping Appointment
When:Jun. 25
01:00 pm
Shopping Appointment
When:Jun. 25
02:30 pm
Shopping Appointment
When:Jun. 25
04:00 pm
Shopping Appointment
When:Jun. 26
10:00 am
Shopping Appointment
When:Jun. 26
11:30 am
Shopping Appointment
When:Jun. 26
01:00 pm
Shopping Appointment
When:Jun. 26
02:30 pm
Shopping Appointment
When:Jun. 26
04:00 pm
Shopping Appointment
When:Jun. 26
05:30 pm
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July's Classes have been published and are now available for sign up.  As a reminder, all classes are done virtually through a secure link.  When you sign up for the class, arrangements are made to get your kit to you and then the link to log in to the class is sent the night before the class (although the link doesn't work or go live until class time).  It's a two way conference so you can easily see and hear me and I can see and hear the class attendees so I can help walk you through the projects.   You can see details and sign up for these classes here: Class Details and Sign Up

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NEW PRODUCT IN THE STORE...
We now have the Photo Play Gnome Holiday papers in the store that were previewed last week.
We also have lots of new Taylored Expressions in the store.  This is just a small preview of it:










Plus we have lots of new Masking Stencils in stock and other stamps and dies as well! 

We also have new Authentique and Reminisce coming in this week.  Definitely make an appointment soon to check it all out.

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We truly value you and your business.  Thank you so much for being a part of our amazing story as we continue to grow Paper Arts.

Cut, Glue, & Glitter on...
Susan





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