Friday, December 29, 2006
Sue's Garage Sale
Okay as promised this is my first item. This is a Marvy Craft Punch Mate. Not used very much, retails for $19.99,
I'm asking $3.00.
This is a gadget that helps with some of the harder punches. You place the punch on the white area pictured and use the handle to give you leverage. Works like a charm, and yet I don't use punches much!!Much more to come . . . Stay tuned!
CK Journalers Handbook by Tracy White
This book is new in package, never opened because I got two. The book as seen here retails for $30 ASKING $10.
Scrapbook your Story from Memory Makers brand new never read because you guessed it!! I got two. The book retails for $20 ASKING $8
I also have many lettering templates . . . all brands from Frances Meyer to Close to my Heart, about 15 in all. Many different fonts, sizes etc. They retail in price from $3. to probably $8 to $10 for CTMH templates. I'm asking $10 for all, they are used but in perfect condition. Also included will be Journalling Genie Fall Template. Okie dokie, let me know!!
Ahhhhhh, resolutions . . .
1) clean and purge
that's it!! I said it!! NOW, how this will benefit you . . . I will be selling my "stuff" at garage sale prices!! I will try to post a list daily starting tonight.
If you would like to purchase an item, email me right away. You can either pick up at my house or at FKS. Payment in cash at the time of pick up!!
Sooo, I will keep you posted!! Happy New Year!!
Check out the Great Purge Contest!!
Thursday, December 28, 2006
DISTRESS INKS!!
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
My next class . . . Preserving the Past
THis is my January Preserving the Past, I will have two dates for this class. January 2nd at 6:30PM has plenty of room!!
Supply List:
Please bring your own paper trimmer, scissors, adhesive and black distress ink (Ranger_Black Soot). If you have one we will be using a two inch circle punch. . .
Friday, December 22, 2006
Thursday, December 21, 2006
An article to share . .
Journaling Article
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Something to share . . . from HudsonValleyNYScrappers
Save the stamping of rubber in a last-minute rush.
The card stock was cut with precision and care
In hopes that a greeting would soon be stamped there.
the children were tucked in their beds around eight,
But now it's ten-thirty.. .. How'd it get so late?
And I in my PJs with bleary red eyesHad finally arranged all the stamping supplies.
It started out simple. (It does every year.)
Just make a few cards for friends who are dear
I pressed ink to paper. (It looked crisp and clean.)
A sprinkle of powder, heat to a sheen.
When what on my green Christmas card should appear?
Why, a tiny gold Santa with sleigh and reindeer.
On pigment! On powder! On heat from a gun!
Now ribbon and glitter! Can I make eighty-one?
"I can do it!" I said with all of my might
And looked at the clock -- 'twas well past midnight.
I went straight to stamping out card after card.
"This might take all night, but at least it's not hard."
But after I finished, they looked a bit lame.
I didn''t want fancy, but these were too plain.
And then in a twinkling, a thought came to mind.
"I'll just dress them up, and then they'll be fine."
So I went to my craft room and looked all around,
Then back to the table with all that I'd found.
My Fiskars I brandished (I wasn't a quitter),
And soon I was covered in EP and glitter.
The cap of a marker I held in my teeth.
I'd lay in some color or maybe gold leaf.
My broad little face was all beaded with sweat,
But I wouldn't give up -- well, not at least yet.
There was glue on the table and ink on the floor.
I laughed at the site, though my fingers were sore.
I did not complain, just kept up my work.
When more things went wrong, I did not go berserk.
When finally finished, one card about six,
It looked pretty good after all of my tricks.
"I'm keeping this one. My work on it shows."
So clutching my card, up the stairs I arose.
I crawled into bed at the crack of dawn,
Creativity all spent, motivation gone.
But make no mistake, I promise one thing:
You'll all get your cards, but not till next spring!
Thursday, December 14, 2006
What's new at For Keeps Sake Scrapbook Super Store!!
You'll have to check it out!!
Saturday, December 09, 2006
Christmas is a coming and . . .
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Happy Saturday!! I'm almost done shopping, how about you?
Monday, December 04, 2006
My class this week . . .
Preserving the Past for December . . . don't wait!! Sign up I only have 4 spots left!!
Wednesday
6:30-8:30
Bring your basics
Saturday, December 02, 2006
Friday, December 01, 2006
Christmas Treasure Box
December 12th
10:30AM-1:00PM
and
December 14th
6:00PM-8:30PM
I have two times for this one!! Space is still available!! You won't even have to go out today to sign up{SNOW and ICE}!! Just call and reserve a spot over the phone!!
Friday, November 24, 2006
Black Friday . . . FKS . . .
Friday, November 17, 2006
New Class . . .
THis is a two page layout with glitter and bling!! Tell me what you thinK!! Not to mention the Fruitcake!! The date is "to be Announced" stay tuned for details!!
SUE
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Altered Clipboard Calendar Class
You will choose your own patterned paper to match your decor!! Think Christmas Gift, scrapbook room, office!!
NOVEMBER 29th
6PM-9PM
Monday, November 13, 2006
Christmas Treasure Box
I hope you're aren't too tired of my boxes!! This is similar to Grandma's Treasure Box in technique but has a different twist to keep things interesting!! I am teaching this one in a morning session and will look for an evening space as well. Stay tuned!
$20
Wednesday's Class . . . . space available!!
Christmas Tradition Mini Book
This is a handmade from scratch mini album. We are using fabulous K and Co Hannah papers creating a 3 ring book with closure . . . inside pages include creative ways to punch and fold. Great for Christmas gifts or just to have for yourself!
6:30-8:30PM
$15
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Slide Mailer Book
Recipe for Christmas Cheer . . .
Take a bushel of tinsel, sprinkle well
throughout the house.
Add two dozen stars and one graceful
Christmas tree.
Take a generous spray of mistletoe,
an armload of holly, and a full
measure of snow laid in curved hills
along the windowsills.
Toss in a Christmas carol, and season well
with good will and friendly laughter.
Light the candles, one for adoration,
two for celebration.
Let the first burn brightly, and may those
you love be near.
The yield: one happy Christmas.
From
Home to
Home
and heart to heart
from one place
to another
the warmth
and joy of Christmas
brings us closer to each other
Thanks to all the girls for attending my class this morning, I hope everyone enjoyed taking this as much as I enjoyed teaching it. I'm not sure who asked about the poem I used, (Jane??), anyway here it is for anyone who is interested. . .
Thursday, November 09, 2006
This class on Saturday . . .
I still have space for this class. . . it is an altered microscope slide mailer. You will create a one of a kind keepsake book that will be great to display at holiday time or an awesome gift!
Saturday
10:30-1:30
$20
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Tomorrow's class . . .
Last chance to jump in on this one~ This is the second time I'm teaching this one! It is a darling altered box using K and Co's Hannah box of letters. You will receive the entire box of letters and then we will alter the box they come in! That's not all we will create a simple accordion book that fits right inside! What a great gift!!
Wednesday
6:30-8:30 PM
$15
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Altered Clipboard Calendar Class
November 29th
6:00-8:30PM
$30
This is a great project!! You will pick out your own papers for this to customize a calendar for your home, office, scrap room or it will make an awesome gift!!
Class fee will include_papers and all 12 months with a calendar you can write on!!
Space limited to number of clipboards available!
Well . . .
I am also adding an altered Christmas Treasure Box and photos of my December, Preserving the Past layout. I'm on a roll so I better get back to it!!
I've got a couple of extra kits made for tonights Preserving the Past so let me know if you need one!
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
It happened again . . .
This is my class for November 11th, I have quite a few gals signed up for this one. It is a slide mailer, altered project with a Christmas theme. . .
There is just one problem . . . some person stole my sample . . again . . . this is the second time in the last six weeks. I will be recreating this sample today. . . I hope the person that stole my original piece of work with photos of my own children will enjoy it . . .
Monday, October 30, 2006
Generations
Okay girls, I can take a couple more gals for this one . . . It's a two page layout and we will use Cosmo Kricket paper, stamps, inks, distress EB. rub ons and the kitchen sink, wow, that's a lot of stuff isn't it? You will have fun with this and learn some fun techniques too!!
Come on, Let's Preserve the Past!! He he, I'm feeling little silly today!!
SUE
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Christmas Tradition Mini Book
This is a handmade from scratch mini album. We are using fabulous K and Co Hannah papers creating a 3 ring book with closure . . . inside pages include creative ways to punch and fold. Great for Christmas gifts or just to have for yourself!
Monday, October 23, 2006
Ozarkin'
Just this morning Tom and I were "Ozarkin" the colors were awesome, the weather perfect. We had 3 great days exploring
Friday, October 20, 2006
Grandma's Treasure Book
Hi everyone! Just want to post this real quick before I head out of town. This class is Wednesday and I have a few spots open. If you made Grandma;s Treasure Box this will be a nice companion. We will be creating this little book from scratch. . .
October 25th
6:30PM-8:30PM
$15
Bring your basic supplies, bone folder, glue dots, Crop a dile
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Thankful For Family frame
I just found out yesterday that Melissa Frances is discontinuing the frame used for this project so this class is cancelled.
Monday, October 09, 2006
My class this week . . .
is FULL!! I had to cut it off due to supplies but will offer this one again in November, stay tuned for the date!!
Friday, October 06, 2006
Preserving the Past_ NOVEMBER Class
Preserving the Past with Sue
Monthly Heritage Layout
NOVEMBER 2
. 6;30-8:30
$15
My monthly class is back with a fresh look from Cosmic Cricket.
Supplies: Trimmer, glue stick, paper piercer, scissors, photos not necessary
Optional Supply List: Ranger Paint Dabbers_Expresso
Oval Punch_EK Whale
Flower Punch_EK Whale
Hole Punch_1/8 or ¼
Stitches Stamp_Technique Tuesday
Treasure Stamp_Catslife Press
Generations Stamp_Tim Holtz Collection (Stampers Anon)
Stamp Ink_Tim Holtz Distress Ink Vintage Photo or Tea Dye
Embossing Powder_Tim Holtz Distress Powder Tea Dye
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Generations
As promised, albeit a little late :)
This is November's Preserving the Past! We will have tons of fun with this class!! It is full of technique and has a great nostalgic feel!!
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Grandma's Fresh Apple Cake
Fall is Apple Time!! When my boys were growing up we took our annual trip to Eckerts to ride the wagon and pick way more apples than we needed!
Nowadays Tom and I end up going to pick "up" apples from the Country Store instead of picking them outselves!
This is a recipe from my mom that has become a tradition as much as picking apples. I usually make this at least twice every Fall!!
Grandma's Fresh Apple Cake
3 cups flour 3/4 cup oil
1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp baking powder 2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp cinnamon 1 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 c sugar 4 cups coarsely chopped apples
Mix together dry ingredients. Stir remaining ingredients except apples into dry mixtures. This is a very thick mixture. Stir in apples. I usually wash my hands really well and mix it with my hands.
Place batter into an ungreased tube or bundt pan.
Preheat oven to 350 and bake 1 1/2 hours.
Try it!! You'll house will smell as good as mine!!
Sunday, October 01, 2006
Piecing together the Past
I know I promised to make supply lists and I re3ally had great intentions!! I'll keep trying to keep up on this if you all will be patient with me.
For this class in addition to basic supplies are the following optional supplies: Calamity Jane Alphabet (Technique Tuesday)
Vellum adhesive
Glue Dots
Paper piercer
EK Blue (Slate blue or Steel Grey) pen
Thanks for being so patient. I'll be posting next month's Preserving the Past layout tomorrow!!
Sue
Friday, September 29, 2006
Piecing together the Past
This month's Preserving the Past . . . this is a two page layout using brand new Bo-Bunny coordinating papers. We will use computer fonts and much more.
October 4th
$15
Monday, September 25, 2006
Grandma's Treasure Box
We will be painting, crackling, distressing and more when we create this keepsake box. This class has an early start time . . .
Wednesday,
6:00-8:30PM
$15
Bring your basic supplies plus your Ranger Glossy Accents . . .
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Family Treasure ornament box
The sample pictured may look a little different from my IRL sample. It seems someone took a liking to my little project last Thursday and stole it from the store. It's sad but I recreated it as well as I could from the photos!
October 11th
$15
6:30-8:30
New Kology from K & Company
You will take this darling box of letters and make an ornament and an accordion album. The rest of the letters are yours to keep for other projects!
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Slide Mailer Book
Finally got this project pulled together. This is a unique project that you will love for Christmas giving! It is a slide mailer book made with (of course!!) slide mailers.
November 11th
10:30-1:30 PM
$25
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Grandma's Treasure Box
I have 5 spots left in this class . . . this is a peek at the inside of the top!
See sidebar for details!
Piecing together the Past
This month's Preserving the Past . . . this is a two page layout using brand new Bo-Bunny coordinating papers. We will use computer fonts and much more.
October 4th
$15
Sunday, September 10, 2006
A new family member . . .
Is there any cuter than a new puppy? My son Zack just had to have a another dog and brought this little guy home, he is a Westie/schnauzer mix and is as sweet as can be!!
All I need to know about life I learned from my Girlfriends!
My class this week is an adorable mini book made from a file folder album from Crafty Secrets and papers from Rusty Pickle! There is still time to sign up if you do it by Tuesday!
Wednesday
6:30-8:30
$15
Monday, September 04, 2006
Grandma's Treasure Book
We will be creating this cute little mini book from scratch!
This book will be the perfect companion to Grandma's Treasure Box.
October 25th
6:30PM-8:30PM
$15
Go to Flickr for views of some of the other inside pages.
Sunday, September 03, 2006
Preserving the Past_ September Class
I have a few spots left for this month's Preserving the Past. THis month's project features two page layout with room for lots of photos. We will use rub ons, craft sticks, punches and more to create this one!! Call by Tuesday am if you want to get in on this one!!
Sept 6th
6:30-8:30
$15
Monday, August 21, 2006
Good Morning!!
suezlou@charter.net
Friday, August 18, 2006
A website to check out
Thursday, August 17, 2006
WOW
Sue
Monday, August 14, 2006
How did I miss this??
Friday, August 11, 2006
SUPPLY LIST_PRESERVING THE PAST
Basic supplies are required.
Additional Tool List:
Fiskars Craft Drill
Paper Piercer
EK Rub on Tool
Black Micron or
Zig Journaling Pen
White Journaling Pen
Paper Piercer
Tim Holtz Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink
Lady bug perforator
black ink pad
glue dots
scissors
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Preserving the Past_ September Class
Wednesday
September 6th
$15
6:30
Saturday, August 05, 2006
Grandma's Treasure Box
We will take a plain paper mache box and create a keepsake that will become a family heirloom. This will make a great CHristmas gift! We will be painting, crackling and inking the box that has a tiny little miniature book to match.
This class is September 27th
Cost is $15
Please note the class will start at 6:00 PM-8:30PM
Sign up early, I only have ten boxes at this point, I'm trying to obtain some more but I am not sure of when I can get these!!
Oh and I have more photos of this project on FLICKR
My creative assistant
Friday, August 04, 2006
Hi everyone!! (Especially my heritage girls!)
ALSO. In case you do not realize, you are able to sign up for automatic emails right here also. Simply put your email addy in the little BLOGRITHM BOX above and click "keep it fresh". It works really well.
Last but not least you can leave comments on the blog. This would be a great place to leave your class suggestions. I usually don't run out of ideas but I would love to have your input for future classes.
Hope to see you all tomorrow! SUE
Email me at suezlou@charter.net
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
BIG THINGS GOING ON AT FOR KEEPS SAKE
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Preserving the Past for August . . .
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
School Daze Altered Lunch Box Workshop
Greetings from Oakville, MO
The store never lost power during business hours but we had some issues with our phone service. This is all fixed now so maybe we can begin to get back to normal!!
I have been busy at home creating classes for the fall quarter. I have lots of ideas and a couple of prototypes almost ready to share. Think Christmas gifts!!
Some of my plans are . . . Grandma's Treasure Box. . . Christmas planner project . . . desktop calendar project . . . altered desk set . . . Clipboard memo board . . . oh gosh I have a lot of ideas that I need to play with!
Do you have any requests for classes? Anything you've been dying to try? Let me know, I'll see what I can do!!
Gotta get busy! Hugs, Sue
Altered Coin Folder Pet Keepsake
I love this project because it is freestanding for display or closes to put on a bookshelf!
Last chance to sign up is today! The class is July 27th,
6:30 PM! The cost is just $15
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
All I need to know about life.. . .
All I need to know about life I learned from my Girlfriends!
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003.Fun and funky mini album, this is a file folder with wooden covers and rusty pickle papers! You will love this project all ribbons and flowers and bows. Perfect CHristmas gift for a special friend!
Saturday, July 08, 2006
Do You Think You Know ME?
Cost: $15
6:30-8:30PM
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Little summer treasures . . .
Sue
Saturday, June 24, 2006
PRESERVING the PAST for July
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Walk this way . . .
I was unable to participate in this year's Race for the Cure because I went to my niece's graduation. I created this ATC for my team members to thank them for being part of my team.