Another Storm Coming Our Way

It seems as though we have another storm coming our way in the morning.  This time, snow, sleet, and freezing rain.  I love snow, but I can do without the ice.  I have had a short break from school (seems shorter than it has been) but classes resume tomorrow.  I am taking two fast paced courses and will be done by the end of March.  I'm looking forward to that, but I know this is going to be crazy, especially since we are expanding in February and offering lots more classes and crops in March.  I'm ready to take on the challenge and enjoy the time I get to spend with our fantastic customers.  I would love for Paper! Paper! to become like a second home where our customers can spend time being creative!  Be safe on the roads tomorrow and happy crafting!

Major Snow Storm!

Well it was just beautiful yesterday.  I got outside at 6:30 to dig my husband out so he could go to work for 8am.  He arrived safely and since the store was closed yesterday I worked on a project I had been wanting to do for some time.  I love paper and I also love fabric for the same reasons I think.  The patterns!  So, this is what I came up with as the snow fell outside:

I always hand stitch from start to finish.  I don't even own a sewing machine.  The owl is stitched around by hand as is the pillow square hand stitched.  I feel like the pictures don't do it justice - it is so cute in person!  I used the Cricut to create the owl. 

The sidewalks are now clear here and the parking ban lifted.  Here are some pictures:

I just thought this last picture was fun... Welcome to Paper! Paper! :)

Upcoming Classes

Hello Everyone!  The class/crop schedule for February and March is coming together! 

February 2nd - Valentine Card Class w/ Meg G. 6:15pm

February 18th - Crop Night - 5:30pm - 10:00pm (on website)

February 27th - Tea and Tangles (Zentangle w/ Tea served) 2:00pm - 4pm (ages:15 +) (on website)

March 4th - Crop Night - 5:30pm - 10:00pm

March 5th - Tween Night Artist Tray w/Laura 6:30pm - 8:30pm (9-13 years old)

March 12th - 9am -9pm Crop

March 19th - Kids Card Class w/ Laura  9:30am - 10:30am (8-12 years old) (on website)

March 25th - Crop Night - 5:30pm - 10:00pm

Visit www.paper-paper.net to register.  If it says on website, it is available.  If it not, More information to come and registration availability.  Just wanted to give everyone an idea of what is to come so they may plan!  Looking forward to the adventures!  Hope all of you are too!

Valentines Treats

I have been busy using the new Be Mine Line from Echo Park.  You really must see the paper in person.  They are all double sided and such yummy colors to work with.  It is a romantic Paris/Love theme.  Here are some cards I've created: 

I had this SO in love with you stamp that I bought ages ago.

Hope everyone's New Year has been fantastic so far and Happy Crafting!

Inventory = SALE

Today my husband and I completed almost an entire count of the store inventory.  With that, will come a sale to say goodbye to some and hello to more.  That's a win win in my book.  You get great discounted items and we get to bring in new product.  Over the next couple weeks I'll be working on that project.  We'll be sure to announce when items are marked down and ready to be shopped so keep a lookout for the announcement!

New Years Resolution - Organization?

For many people, their New Years resolution is to get organized.  I saw this on Better Homes and Garden's website and think this is so creative!  This is a Wall Louver (about $7) that is usually used for ventilation in your home.  This is the before picture: 

After:

Stamp Storage!

A New Year - New Fun

Happy New Year!  We certainly had a fun night with lots of food and great friends.  I always love ringing in the New Year downtown Northampton.  With the new year, I made some resolutions.  I'm actually keeping them so far, but then again it has only been a few days :)  I need to exercise more for sure, but I also have a really full email inbox that is screaming at me, so I have started to delete and sort. 

We are looking forward to the changes at Paper! Paper! for the New Year.  We have big news and we are excited to get to share it with all of you, but not quite yet!  We also have so many plans for classes, crops, and other fun gatherings through the year and carrying a wider variety of  merchandise!  We are looking forward to sharing it all with you. 

See you all soon!