Reopening info, new product and more (as of May 26) at Paper Arts

If you have seen the video on Facebook, you know that we will be reopening by appointment  on Wednesday, June 3rd.  Each appointment slot will be 1 hour in length (if you feel you will  need more than 1 hour, you can definitely request 2 hour slots).  To allow for proper social distancing  at all times and for each person to be able to browse the store during their time slot easier I am only  allowing 2 people per time slot.   I am requesting that when you arrive for your appointment that you  wear a mask (covering your mouth and nose) at all times while in the store.  I will also have a hand sanitizer station set up at the front door that I am asking that each person use before they start shopping .  I have set the appointments so that I have time between each appointment to sanitize the flat areas and such between each one (so they are just not all on the hour).  Please note during this time that the  bathroom is not available for use.  To receive an appointment, you will need to email in and then I will  send you an appointment confirmation email that you will need to respond to indicating that you have received it and agree to it.  I will be making appointments on a weekly basis (so next week's email will have the available  timeslots in it as well).  Remember our days of operations are Wednesday through Sunday.  I will be completely OFFLINE on Mondays and Tuesdays. Available appointments left for week of June 3 through June 7: Wednesday, June 3 11:30 to 12:30  (1 spot left) 2:30 to 3:30 (1 spot left) 4pm to 5pm (2 spots left) Thursday, June 4 11:30 to 12:30 (1 spot left) 1pm to 2pm (2 spots left) 3pm to 4pm (1 spot left) Friday, June 5 11:30 to 12:30 (2 spots) 1pm to 2pm (2 spots) 2:30 to 3:30 (1 spot) 4pm to 5pm (1 spot) Saturday, June 6 10am to 11am (2 spots) 11:30 to 12:30 (2 spots) 1pm to 2pm (2 spots) 2:30 to 3:30 (2 spots) Sunday, June 7th 12pm to 1pm (1 spot) During this time of adjustment and reopening, we will be doing curbside pickup as well as shipping  still.  The Warden & I are still not convinced of the safety of reopening but hopefully we can mitigate  things as best as we can and through the help of each of you by following the safety guidelines and parameters we have established for the store, we can all remain healthy.
For the rest of 2020, all of our classes will be held online due to the space we have in the store and the inability to properly socially distance safely.  Currently we are using zoom technology and it is super easy for you, the student, to log in.  The night before the class I will send an email out that has the link for login and the password (I don't send it out earlier because then it allows for time to get deleted or lost in your email).  When it is time for class the next day, you simply click the link, enter the password (when indicated) and watch and follow along with the class and your kit.  You can see me (and watch as I create the project), and I can see you and if you are having problems, I can easily guide you on how to fix the issue.  Students have said that they prefer classes this way because whereas before (in person in store classes) I would just verbally walk you through the project and show you the finished project, now you can see me create the project from start to finish right along with you.  Also, because each person can mute themselves (for instance when they take a phone call), it is easier for everybody to concentrate and hear the instructions.  Now that the store is reopening next week, you will need to arrange to pickup your class kits or let me know if you are going to need them shipped and I will send you a shipping invoice.  While the store was closed, I gladly delivered class kits to front porches all over the metro area (just to give myself something to do and to get a chance to get out of the house).  It was great fun seeing where folks lived.  However, now that we are reopening, I will no longer have time to do that.	June Classes You can see more information and sign up for each class by clicking on the link for each one below. Hydrangea Card Class, Sunday, June 7 2020 Planner Class, Thursday, June 11 Bible Journaling, Friday, June 12 Northwoods Card Class, Sunday, June 14 Triple Double Page Layout, June 18 Pop Up Card Class, June 20 Fancy Four Layouts, June 23 Foundations Decor Shadowbox Class, June 25 Scrap Your Stash using a 6x6 pad
Some of the new product that we have highlighted recently: Authentique's new All Star sports collections Authentique's Surprise Bundles that they put together for us Special Birthday bundles Graphic 45 Farmhouse Collection Darcie's stamps medical edition Divinity Designs farm Stamps
A few other things:  The Disney Crop/Retreat that was originally scheduled for the first weekend of May at the Edmond Community Center will be rescheduled once the city is able to get reopened and I can meet with the building coordinator to get a new date (likely in the fall).  Everybody that had reservations and/or paid for it will be moved to the new date.  The area that this event is held in is massive and since everybody has their own table, it will be easy to socially distance at this event.  So I will let everybody know when the event has a new date.  Thank you for your patience as this was completely out of my control.
I know that a few packages have been lost in the mail over the past several weeks.  I have had a few returned to me totally mutilated and undeliverable even after several weeks.  I have been trying to get these back out as soon as possible once I have repulled or insured that the product is complete and in good condition.  I also know that I am a slow shipper because of the state of the store and the sheer number of orders.  Let me explain what I mean by that.  The first week of shut down I had no orders So I thought it would be a good time to tear the store apart and start a remodel/deep clean. So product was placed in piles or put in boxes so that I could easily move it, displays were moved here and there, etc...some product was placed in neat piles (with 3 or 4 collections on top of each other with the intention of it going to a new area) on the floor.  Then, imagine my surprise when the orders started flowing in (gratefully!).  So I have been rummaging through piles, which in turn made bigger messes, to find product and such.  Pulling an order is at least a 30 to 45 minute process or more.  So putting the store back together is my key focus during these last few days before reopening.  So yes, I know that normally I would be able to pull an order in a matter of minutes because I would know right where something was, that has not been the case the past several weeks because of the disarray.  I appreciate your patience during this shipping time and can't wait to get folks back in the store!			We are always collection socks for the Sox of Love project.  So if you have any socks, please feel free to bring them up to the store.  This is an ongoing project that we are involved in throughout the year.

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.

Stay Home, Stay Safe...
Let's Flatten the Curve creatively!
Cut, Glue, & Glitter on...
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

March Classes & Events

         It's Garage Sale time!!  

                       Reminder:  You can bring your items for the sale between Feb. 25th and March 3rd.

         The sale is Sunday, March 6th from noon to 5 and Monday, March 7th from 10am to 5pm.

The March Challenge:

Don't forget to pick up your entry piece for this month's challenge. 

CLASSES:

Progress Art Journal

Tuesday, March 1

6pm to 9pm

$20

 What is a Progressive Art Journal?  Each month we are meeting and creating 2 double page art journal layouts (in the same book).  Each month we will highlight new techniques, colors, quotes, etc...  If you have missed the previous classes, no worries, just jump in where we currently are and we can get you caught up quickly.  

BoBunny Box & Album

March 8th & March 15th

noon to 4

$40 for both days

Otherwise, $25 for box & $20 for album

This is a 2 part class.  You can take either the box, the album or both.

March 8th is the class for the box.  March 15th is the class for the album.  

Nancy has created one of her famous mini albums again but this one is contained in a super cute box ready for gift giving or display.

Steampunk Heart Canvas and Jar of Time

Thursday, March 10th

10am to 1pm

$25

Elizabeth Gamboa, our Stampendous representative, has created this

 steampunk heart canvas with lots of rusty goodness.  

Come learn some great new techniques

 that can be transferred to cards, layouts or other projects.

Easter Cards

Saturday, March 12th

10am to 1pm

or 

Monday, March 14th

6pm to 9pm

$20

Join Susan to make these 6 Easter cards using dies,

embossing folders, stamps, and lots of fun.  

Basic kit and colored pencils are required for this class.

Bible Journaling

Wednesday, March 16th

noon to 4pm

$20

Join Nancy to create 4 pages in her Bible Journaling class.  

Basic Kit plus other items (call store for list)

Prima Double Page Layout

Thursday, March 17th

6pm to 9pm

$20

  Susan has created a fun double page Easter layout using the Toby and Adara stamps and some fun spring paper from KaiserCraft.  Come add to your collection of Julie Nutting layouts.

Basic Kit plus colored pencils needed for this class.

Crown Canvas

Tuesday, March 22nd

6pm to 9pm

$25

PICTURE TO COME

Join Susan as she walks you through how to use Powertex and create an amazing mixed media canvas.  All supplies are provided.  Please bring an apron.

Bookmark Cards

Thursday, March 24th 

6pm to 9pm

$20

You will create 4 cards containing bookmarks (for the user to use repeatedly and always remember you).  This class has homework. 

Basic Kit plus Distress Markers are needed for this class.

Nancy's Birdhouse Creation

Tuesday, March 29th

noon to 4pm

$35

Picture to Come

Nancy has a really cool birdhouse (an actual birdhouse!) created out of powertex products to share.  You will not want to miss this one.

Crops in March

Friday, March 4th       6pm to midnight  $10

Friday, March 11th     6pm to midnight $10

Saturday, March 19th 10am to midnight $15

Friday, March 25th     6pm to midnight $10

Basic Kit: paper trimmer, wet and dry adhesive, scissors, craft mat, ruler, heat gun, bone folder, baby wipes, brown & black ink with an applicator tool & paper piercer

Cancellation Policy: 

Pre-payment is required to hold your class reservation.  Additionally, pre-payment is required for the instructor to prepare your kit.   If cancelled before 48 hours of class time, you will receive a store credit.   If cancelled within 48 hours of class time, a kit will be provided.  We will hold the kit for two weeks after the class date.  Whether or not the kits come with instructions is at the discretion of the designer, but you will be able to take pictures of the finished class project if desired.  You are welcome to use our crop area to work on your project, however, do not expect to receive a private class.  

As a special thank you for taking our class, you will receive 10% off products selected and purchased on class day.  (Items on your “tab” are not eligible for the discount.)

     

February Classes and Events at Paper Arts (includes Garage Sale Information!!)

We LOVE our customers and that's why we want to share some great classes with you this month.  There is something for everybody from cards, to layouts, to mixed media to Guest Designers...

February kicks off with....

Progressive Art Journal Class

This is the 3rd month of the Progressive Art Journal class, but don't worry if you weren't able to make the first 2, just come and join in where you are (we can catch you up as we go).

Tuesday, Feb. 2nd

6pm to 8ish

$20

30 cards in a 3 hours. 

 We will be using 4 sheets of KaiserCraft paper and a sticker sheet and you will learn how to create 30 cards.  Please bring your basic kit.

Saturday, Feb. 6th

10am to 1pm

$12

BUILD A PAGE LAYOUT CLASS

In this class, you are going to create a layout with YOUR paper.  We are going to show you how to build a double page 12x12 layout.  Bring your basic kit AND 4 sheets of coordinating paper of your choice (or purchase 4 sheets here at the store).  No other embellishments are needed for this class.  

Tuesday, Feb. 9th

6pm to 8pm

$10

Weekend with Cheryl Boglioli

We have an entire weekend planned for you with Cheryl Boglioli, a guest designer that travels the US  teaching amazing techniques using Gelli Printing and Powertex scultping.  We are fortunate to have her with us for 2 days of classes.

Friday, Feb. 12th we start the morning with a class called Crazy Eights

A card, a box, a Gel-y technique...we are talking about your very own custom recipe box.  Join Cheryl as we die cut Eileen Hull's Sizzix Recipe Box with coordinating Recipe Cards and then gelli print some fun designs using Gel Press gel printing plates.  You will be playing with different gelatin printing techniques and leave with a great sample cards or a fun set of cards for all of your family and favorite recipes.

Class starts at 10am. Light Breakfast will be served beforehand.  Class will go until 12:30.

Cost is $50.  

After the first class, we will have lunch provided while you have a chance to shop and enjoy a chair massage by Jamie Ferranti (our favorite local masseuse).  

The second class of the day that Cheryl is teaching is called PB & Gelli.  It will start at 2:30 and go to 5pm.

Have fun printing with Gel Press gel printing plates, The Crafter's Workshop Stencils, DecoArts paints, inks and more creating your own Pencil or Brush Bag with Cheryl.  Using a newly released zippered bag by Canvas Corp, Cheryl will guide you through the steps to create a personalized bag you can then use for your pens, brushes, markers, or make-up.

Cost of this class is $50.

Cheryl returns on Saturday for an amazing Scuplting with PowerTex class.  

Again, the day will start with a light breakfast at 9am and the class promptly starting at 10am.  

Making a stone art sculpture allows complete freedom of expression in creating wonderful figures that have their own individuality and presence.  Cheryl will show you how to construct a wire armature that is ‘mummified’ and then modeled with air-dried clay by mixing Powertex as well as mixing with Stone Art and 3DFlex.  Stone Art is a kind of Paper Mache specially developed for Powertex where 3DFlex is more a clay. Cheryl will guide you step by step to transform your armature into a majestic Bison. Whether you are a beginner or advanced artist, you’ll love this Workshop!

Lunch will be provided, along with a special Thank You Valentine gift package.  

Cost for this class is $100.  

Bible Journaling with Nancy

 Nancy has created some great new layouts for the Bible Journaling this month.

Tuesday, Feb. 16th

Noon to 4pm

$20

Prima Doll Double Page Layout

This month, think castles, love, and Prince Charming and a Princess....We will be using the paper shown and another mixture of the dolls to create a special one of a kind creation....

Thursday, Feb. 18th

6pm to 8pm

$20

French Provencial Album

Nancy has hit the ball out of the park again with this album.  She uses BoBunny's Provential paper and her bookbuilding techniques to show you how to create this truly amazing masterpiece.  This class will be an all day class and there is some homework to do ahead of time.  Please bring your lunch with you.

Saturday, February 20th

10am to 4pm

$40

Cross Canvas Mixed Media

Susan made this canvas originally when she was going through her rehabilitation from her 1st stroke.  Since then, we've had several people ask about making it.  So, we are creating the class to do just that.  Everything will be provided for you.  Just wear old clothes (or bring an apron) because this is a fun, messy class.  This is an 11" x 14" canvas.   

Thursday, February 25th

 6pm to 9pm

$25

We end the month with a cute kickoff to Easter.  

Tea Cup Rabbit

This class uses some vintage glass teacups and saucers paired with a cute little rabbit and lots of flowers and ribbon.  Would look great as a table centerpiece, on a desk or entryway, or just about anywhere to add some spring and Easter cheer.  All supplies are provided for this class, but you must sign up at least 72 hours ahead of time so that Susan has time to prepare the cups for the class.  This class will have 2 times offered.

Sunday, February 28th 

2pm to 5pm

Monday, February 29th

6pm to 9pm

$20

CROPS IN FEBRUARY

We will have crops on the following dates:

Friday, February 5th   6pm to midnight

Friday, February 12th 6pm to midnight

Friday, February 19th 6pm to midnight

Saturday, February 27th 10am to midnight.

Friday night crops are $10.  Saturday crops are $15.  

ANNUAL GARAGE SALE

It’s time to organize!!  Do you find yourself wondering what you’re going to do with all that stuff you’ll never use?  Maybe you’ve used it a couple times and you’re done  with it.  We have the solution for you.  Sell it at our Scrapbook Garage Sale.

Call to sign up as a seller at the garage sale.  You’ll be assigned a code to use on your price tags…that’s right, you price it at whatever you want.  We will collect $5 registration fee (to offset advertising we are doing for the sale) when you sign up for your code.  On the sale day, you don’t even have to be here to sell the item.  We’ll have staff here to sell it for you.  After the sale is complete, you will receive store credit for 90% of all the items you sold during the sale (10% will be kept for administration purposes).  We will limit the number of sellers to ensure a smooth set-up and organized sale, so please sign up only if you’re sure and do so early to reserve your spot.  If you have any items left over after the sale, you can pick them up afterward, or leave them for us to donate to a local organization (school, hospital, senior center, etc..) who can benefit from them.  Here are the details:

Feb. 1st:  Registration Opens  You can call the store to reserve a seller spot but it is not reserved until you’ve paid the registration fee.  Sellers will pay the $5 registration fee when signing up for their spot.

Feb. 24th - March 3rd :  Start bringing your items in for check-in.  

March 6th:  Sale starts at noon!!

March 7th: Sale starts at 10am!!

March 11th:  Must have all items picked up that did not sell by this date.  Otherwise they will be donated on May 21.

March 12th:  Store Credits will be available to all sellers who participated and sold items in the sale.  Gift cards must be used within 6 months of issue.  

The fine print:

Paper Arts is not responsible for items lost or stolen during the sale, however, we do our best to deter theft.  TO minimize loss, please make sure all of your items are packaged labeled well.  We often see price tags fall off, and have to make judgment calls on whether or not to sell an item.  We will not make adjustments after an item has sold.  Please make sure yours are secure and items that go together are secured together (we recommend using a Sharpie/Slick Writer directly on a bag, a strong adhesive label, or put your price tag inside the package) and has no chance of falling off.  Please avoid bringing individual papers and sticker sheets, or any other items not in a package, as they tend to get damaged during the sale, as well as extend the time at checkout.  We ask that you group products together in sealed bags or containers, clearly labeled with the contents (if not visible), legible seller code and price.  If you need to cancel your seller spot in the sale, you must do so at least one week in advance to receive store credit for your registration fee.  Registration fee is not refundable if cancellation is made within a week of the sale.

Regular store shopping will not be allowed during this time.  

As a courtesy to other shoppers, please do not bring in purses, or other items with personal belongings in them during the sale.  You may bring an empty tote bag or box with which to shop, though.  

Be My Valentine...or at Least spend Valentine's weekend with us!

Valentine's weekend will be here before you know it and there always comes the question, "What are you doing?"  Well, we've taken all of the guesswork out of it for you.  We have an amazing weekend with Guest Artist & Teacher Cheryl Boglioli planned.

Who?  I know, you may not know the name right off, but I promise you've seen her work.  She's absolutely A-MAZING.   You know when you meet a person and your heartstrings are just pulled and you want to spend all of your time around that person, just soaking up all of their knowledge and their cheerful, fun personality?  Well, Cheryl is one of THOSE people.  Here's a link to her blog http://cherylboglioli.com/.

So what do we have planned for the Valentine's weekend?

Friday, February 12th and Saturday, February 13th...a weekend of fun, food, friends, massages, gifts, and learning.

We are going to kick it off on Friday morning with a light breakfast at 9am followed by the first class at 10am. 

Crazy Eights Gelli Printing

 A card, a box, a Gelli™ technique…we are talking about your very own custom recipe box. Join Cheryl as we die cut Eileen Hull’s Sizzix Recipe Box with coordinating Recipe Cards and then Gelli™ print some fun designs using Gelli Arts® gel printing plate. You will be playing with different gelatin printing techniques and leave with great sample cards or a fun set of cards for all your family and favorite recipes.  (or to use on your scrapbook pages!)

This class will go from 10am to 12:30.

We will have a light lunch served from 12:30 to 1:30.  

The afternoon continues with a Sizzix Card Class.  

Put your skills on display as you create greeting cards with a selection of Framelits™ card dies from Sizzix®...Flip-It, StepUp, and Stand-It. Leave a fun-filled class with Cheryl with at least five different amazing cards and the knowledge of how to get the most out of these versatile Sizzix® dies. **Please note that photos shown are examples only. Class materials will vary based on availability and releases.

This class will run from 2pm to 5pm.  

Dinner will be served from 5:15 to 6pm.  

We will end the evening with a fun, filled class called PB & Gelli.

Have fun printing with Gelli Arts® gel printing plates, The Crafter’s Workshop Stencils, paints, inks, and more creating your own Pencil or Brush Bag with Cheryl. Using a newly released zippered bag by Canvas Corp, Cheryl will guide you through the steps to create this personalized bag you can then use for your pens, brushes, markers, or make-up.

This class will run from 6:30 to 9:30.

Saturday morning will start with a light breakfast at 9am.

Then, we will spend the day creating our own Majestic Bison.  Just like the beautiful Spirit Bison that dot our amazing downtown OKC, this class will allow you to create a Majestic Bison of your own, while teaching you how to create lots of other sculptures from the PowerTex products.

Making a stone art sculpture allows complete freedom of expression in creating wonderful figures that have their own individuality and presence. Cheryl will show you how to construct a wire armature that is ‘mummified’ and then modeled with air-dried clay by mixing Powertex as well as mixing with Stone Art and 3DFlex. Stone Art is a kind of Paper Mache specially developed for Powertex where 3DFlex is more a clay. Cheryl will guide you step by step to transform your armature into a majestic Bison. Whether you are a beginner or advanced artist, you’ll love this Workshop!

This class will last from 10am to 5pm and include a one hour break for lunch.

Reserve your spot today for this weekend.  I promise you won't be disappointed.  Cost for the entire weekend is $250* (includes food, gifts, classes, chair massages, and lots of fun and laughter).    

Be my Valentine this year!

Scrap, Glitter, and Smile!

Susan

*individual classes can be enrolled in for seperate fees (see store for those details).

Out with 2015 and in with 2016.....

As 2015 comes to a close, I look back and (I think I can speak for Nancy on this also), to say that we have had a blessed year.  Not only has 2015 brought with it expanded inventory selection and new ownership of Paper Arts, but we have increased our crop area and brought in several guest designers that are experts in their field to share with our local friends here.  But, as much fun as 2015 was, we have even bigger plans for 2016 and we cannot wait to share them with you as the new year unfolds.

However, we have a few more things left for 2015.....

Saturday, December 26th, we are hosting our first annual Boxing Day Sale!

Bring in ANY empty box, fill it with product that you want to buy...then when you get to the register you will draw a ticket and receive anywhere from 20% to 45% off the entire BOX!

(Not valid on hold tickets or special orders.)

Our hours for our Boxing Day Sale will be 10am to 5pm.

CROPPING IN THE NEW YEAR

Thursday, Dec. 31st 10am to 2am

Friday, Jan. 1st  10am to 10pm

Let's ring in the new year together with scrapbooking and paper crafting together! The crop fee is only $15 per day or $25 for the weekend.  Beverages and snacks will be provided but bring your own lunch or order from one of the nearby options.  Grab bag prize drawings and a chance to win a free crop!  Hope to see you there!

CLASSES

Progressive Art Journal

Tuesday, January 5th  6pm to 9pm$20

This will be the second month for Susan's Progressive Art Journal.  If you are new to the class, no problem.  Those that started last month will create 2 double inside pages.  The new starters will create their front covers and first inside pages.  

What is a Progressive Art Journal?  Each month, the first Tuesday evening of the month, we are going to meet (starting in December of 2015) and we are going to create 2 double page art journal layouts (in the same book).  Each month we will highlight new techniques, colors, quotes, etc….

Please bring adhesive, scissors, and your choice of washi tape.

This is a sample of the front cover.

Graphic 45 Mon Amour Album

Saturday, January 9th
10am to 4pm
$40

The Graphic 45 Mon Amour Album will use the amazing papers and embellishments that feature Graphic's latest love story plus their Mixed Media Albums.  Susan will walk you through creating 16 pages (8 front and back) in this class.  Fall in love with Graphic 45 all over again.

Basic Kit required for this class.

Stampendous Heart Canvas

Thurs. January 14th
10am to 1pm
$25

Ellie Gamboa, a Stampendous Representative, will be here teaching how to use one of Stampendous's new Valentine stamps and some of their other amazing embossing products to create a canvas with techniques that can be transferred into journal making, papercrafting, and other spectrums of the art world.  

Bible Journaling

Tuesday, January 19th
6pm to 8pm
$20

Join Nancy on the third Tuesday of each month, 6-8 PM, as we journey through God’s Word artfully.  Each month we’ll do 3-4 pages, featuring a specific product/technique.  You will need to provide your own Bible with 2” margins, (with or without lines) available at Mardels or Lifeway.  If you have already embellished the page we are doing in class, you may do the artwork on vellum and attach it to your Bible page using washi tape.  

This is a sample page of one of the 3-4 pages to be done in January.

Prima Doll Double Page Layout

Thurs. Jan. 21
6pm to 8pm
$20

Join Susan to create a double page scrapbook layout using the Echo Park Hello Winter collection as inspiration to highlight one of Julie Nutting's lovely dolls all decked out for the season.  

Thunder Word Class

Monday, Jan. 25th
6pm to 9pm
$30

Basketball Season is going strong so show your OKC pride by creating a fun Thunder piece for your game room, mantle, or office.  Only thing needed is scissors.  Everything else will be provided.  

Valentine Angel Canvas

Tues. Jan. 26th
6pm to 9pm
$25

This will be a fun mixed media project using hearts, angels, and tons of fun.  Susan is still working on the completed project specifically for this, but it will be out in the store in a few days.  We'll post a picture on facebook when it's finished.  

Winter Mini Album

Thurs. Jan. 28th
noon to 4pm
$25

Nancy is going to be using the Eileen Hull Passport Sizzix Die to create this mini album.  So cute and easy with 12 pages and a light winter theme.  Each page has fun embellishments and surprises.

Valentine Cards

Sat. Jan. 30th
10am to 1pm
$20

We are going to make 6 valentine cards.  Susan has a few surprises in store for this class so she's only showing us the first card so far.  But isn't cupid just adorable?  The rest will be posted to facebook as she reveals them, she promises.  

CROPS

What is Crop?  (We've had some folks ask us lately).  For us, Crop is a time to bring your projects, use our space, enjoy the friendship and help of others, and work on  your cards, scrapbook layouts, Pocket Letters, or whatever else you want. For 2016, we will provide light snacks only during these events.  

Friday, Jan. 8th  6pm to midnight  $10

Saturday, Jan 16th  10am to midnight  $15

Friday, Jan 22nd 6pm to midnight $10

Friday, Jan. 29th 6pm to midnight $10