State of the Store--Paper Arts Update 4/28/2020

Hello friends,

This is just going to be a quick email to give you an update on the state of the store, what the plans are going forward for the next month, etc...

Although our government officials are trying to get the state reopened, The Warden &  I are not convinced that this is a safe and healthy move for me and my store at this time.  Being of the immunocompromised group, I cannot safely and in good conscience move forward with reopening the store for business as usual right now. 

What does that mean? 

For the month of May, I am going to continue to operate the way we have operated since March 20th.  I will still be shipping orders out, you are more than welcome to pick up an order next door from my neighbors (the CBD store next door since they are essential) IF the order is prepaid and I know which day you want to pick it up so I can have it over there, I will occassionally be surprising some local customers with porch deliveries, and we will continue to operate in this manner through the month of May.  I know many of you want to get back in the store and shop and I would love nothing more than to have you do so, however, I just don't think that this is safe AND looking at the guidelines set forth by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and after having a lengthy phone conversation with them yesterday to clarify the guidelines on how a retail store is to operate if they are going to reopen right now, it would be a grueling undertaking for me to try to allow it.

Classes will still be taught virtually, as they are going well and the feedback has been quite positive on these.  In fact, we have several classes coming up in the next few weeks that I would encourage you to go out to our website and check out because some of them are ones that many of you have requested.

I miss all of you and truly cannot wait until we can get together again SAFELY and hug and laugh and just hang out.  But, in my opinion, that time is NOT now.  We will re-evaluate things as the month moves on and I will send out any updates to this current status as needed.

For the latest in updates and store news, follow our facebook page. www.facebook.com/paperartsedmond (you can read it even if you are not on facebook) by clicking the link in a browser.

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Susan

Happy Easter & Beyond at Paper Arts

Happy Easter weekend friends.  I hope you are doing well.  Today I taught our first virtual class, got some of the "oopsies" out of the way and everybody had good feedback so I am confident that future virtual classes will be as smooth, if not smoother and I am happily adding more as I go.  In fact, in this email, you will find information about a couple new ones being added to the list Here are a few of the other things going on with the store during this time of Shelter in Place. I am shipping items as quickly as I can.  Unfortunately there was a slight delay in getting things shipped at first because I had to wait for boxes and packing supplies to be delivered.  But now that I have a system in place for easily pulling orders and getting them packaged, it is starting to speed up.  So if you are waiting on a package, it should be coming momentarily. I am starting to get caught up on sending invoices.  Again, a learning curve as to the best way to get it all organized and in one place since folks were sending in requests via facebook messages, email, text messaging and via the website.  I now have a better way to get it organized and make sure that I have everybody's complete orders taken in to account. I do know that the website was having a few issues with larger orders and there is a helpdesk ticket in to fix that.  Also, after the middle of this coming week, you should see almost all of the current items that don't have photos be updated with photos and better descriptions as I am working hard to get it all updated and synced properly.  Finally, I am gladly shipping any orders or items that you need, however, I cannot allow store pickup legally.  The store must remained closed to customers, otherwise I risk a $1,000 fine.  The CBD store next door to me has kindly offered to be a pickup location for orders on the same day but they cannot hold orders or collect money for orders so all orders have to be prepaid and I have to know when you are coming to pick them up.  NEW PRODUCT!  We have added quite a bit of new product lately.  I showed 6 new collections in this video here:  https://www.facebook.com/paperartsedmond/videos/846210572560609/ You are more than welcome to shop from this video and email me with any product that you are interested in purchasing. Also, I am currently taking preorders for the Covid-19 Paper Pack.  Here is information about that.  In order to Preorder this, please follow this link: PREORDER LINK This is a Preorder item.  These items are being ordered from the manufacturer as needed.  Please allow 2-3 weeks for orders to be fulfilled. A kit containing a collection of our April 2020 Covid-19 product release. The Covid-19 virus came in full force to most of the world in 2020. With so many impacted by the virus with #stayhome, #staysafe and quarantine orders, we have much to document about our lives during this time. The documenting of major events in our lives, traumatic or otherwise, can be both theraputic and healing when we have endured so much. This kit includes 12 double-sided 12x12 papers, 2-6x8 sheets of stickers and a layered laser cut (3.75"w x 3.586"h). I'm also taking orders for this card kit using the new Authentique Hooray Kit.  This kit will come with everything you need to complete these 12 cards except basic supplies (glue, foam dimensionals, brown ink if you choose to ink your edges).  I am creating these kits as they are ordered so please allow 2-3 days for completion before shipping happens.  You can purchase this card kit here:  Purchase Hooray Card Kit I also have a new Custom Shadowbox Kit created for the Foundations Decor Magnetic Shadowboxes.  You will get all the components needed to create the inserts for this shadowbox.  You will need basic materials (glue and scissors).  Magnetic shadowbox sold separately. To purchase this kit: Purchase Farmhouse ShadowBox KitNEW VIRTUAL CLASSES: There is still room in the April Scrap Your Stash Class on Sunday, April 19, 2020.  In this all day class we will create 16 12x12 layouts (8 double page layouts) using YOUR STASH.  There will be some "homework" required ahead of time for you to get ready for this class, but never fear, it will be worth it. The link to sign up for this class is here: SCRAP YOUR STASH SIGN UP.Northwoods Card Class.  This is those beautiful cards that everybody loves to look at in the store and wants to know when I'm going to teach another class.  Well, here is your chance to do it virtually with me.  We will be creating 3 beautiful cards (pics will be posted soon). This class will be on Tuesday evening, April 21st at 6:30pm.  The price for the class will be $25 (that includes shipping to get your class kit to you).  If you need the marker kit that I will be using in the class, it is an extra $10.  To sign up for this class, follow this link: Northwoods Card Class The April Foundations Decor Shadowbox Class will be done virtually this month also.  There is still time to sign up for it as well.  It will be on Thursday, April 23rd at 6pm.  The link to sign up for this class is here:April Foundations Decor Magnetic Shadowbox Insert Class Please feel free to shop our website at www.cutglueandglitteron.com, email me at info@cutglueandglitteron.com if you need something you don't see on the website or message me on facebook.  Also, watch facebook for lots of upcoming fun products, kits, and other things.  I miss each of you and cannot wait to be able to hug all of you again.  I'm planning a HUGE GRAND REOPENING when this is all done and it will be a massive party! Happy Easter! The Accountant, Susan and Shadow