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 . . .

I so do not like to make resolutions . . . but something has to change!! Honestly when it comes to my scrapping supplies I am an honest to goodness packrat!! I save the tiniest sticker just in case it could be used on a project!! I have a secret fetish that I am only now going to share . . . boxes . . . I love em . . . I save them .. . all sizes . . . everything is a future project!! Alas, I am out of space, I cannot even find my desk most of the time . . . soooo in the spirit of New Years 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!!

DISTRESS INKS!!

This is a link to Tim Holtz' website . . . it has great information about my favorite distress inks (and lots of other stuff too!). Check it out!!

My next class . . . Preserving the Past

"Buddies", originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

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. . .

I am so glad I took this photo!! Here is Timi and Nancy (owners of For Keep Sake) . . . they are smiling because they are proudly displaying a very special award from EK Success . . . I am so happy I took this photo because the special award was stolen last Saturday. Un-freakin-believable! This has no value to anyone but us and unlike my personal class samples it wouldn't fit in anyone's scrapbook. I am so dissapointed . . .

An article to share . .

This a great website called A Cherry On Top with lots of info about digi scrapping and lots of great articles etc. . .


Journaling Article

Something to share . . . from HudsonValleyNYScrappers

T was the week before Christmas, and the house was a hush

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!

What's new at For Keeps Sake Scrapbook Super Store!!

We now have a blog . . . For Keep Sake Scrapbook Super Store !!
You'll have to check it out!!

Christmas is a coming and . . .

. . . I am busy working on my classes for next year!! I have them posted in the "My Classes" box. Click on the photos to go to my Flickr account and you will be able to browse additional views of the Altered slide mailer. . . photos do not do this justice!! I just love the way it turned out!

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Happy Saturday!! I'm almost done shopping, how about you?

My class this week . . .

Preservingt the Past_December Class, originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

Preserving the Past for December . . . don't wait!! Sign up I only have 4 spots left!!

Wednesday
6:30-8:30
Bring your basics

AFTER THE STORM . . .

suesilly 045, originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

The view from my front window . . .

Christmas Treasure Box

Christmas Treasure Box, originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

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!!