My Class next week . . .

We are going off for the weekend!!
This is my class next week . . . 10 Reasons I Love My Dad!
This is a handmade accordion book with a masculine theme. Doesn't have to be for Father's Day or for Dad you can use the letter stickers to personalize any way you like!!
mAY 29th
6:30 pm
$15

Oh my goodness!!

Our Team is growing!! Eight new sign ups over the weekend!! Check the sidebar!! If you haven't signed up yet . . . Go to Komen Saint Louis and join our team. You don't have to walk you can meet us after at the store for photos etc!! Missy will pick up your shirt for you !!

A Bend in the Road_Travel Photo Album

A Bend in the Road_Travel Photo Album
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New class . . . this is a unique handmade photo journal album created from envelopes . . . you will be astounded how many photps will fit in this compact little book!!
July 16th
6:30-8:30PM
$15

Here is a group photo from . . .

CE St Louis
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

our St Louis gals Pre CE Crop! Click on the photo to view the rest on Flickr. . .

There!! It's finally done . . .

Rusty Pickle
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

I have been working on my submissions for the Rusty Pickle Amazing Race and I am finally finished, 3 projects, 1 layout, 1 mini book, 1 altered item . . . what a relief to have these mailed off . . . wish me luck!!

Mother's Day 2007

Me and Adam
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

I had a wonderful Mother's Day . . . Tom and I took a walk on the trail at JB . . . we went to Adam's for a Mother's Day Barbeque! He is an expert at Beer Can Chicken and it was a fabulous feast! Did I mention the weather was made to order? Gorgeous sunny day after so much rain!!

Thanks BONNIE!!

komen
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Bonnie is our newest team member!! Not much time left to join up!! Check the sidebar for team info!!

Komen St Louis Race for the Cure

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Our sign ups started out great but we need to do better to qualify for a team!! Don't forget, if you can't or don't want to walk SIGN UP ANYWAY!! You will receive the shirt from our Team Captain (Missy) and she will even pick it up for you!! There will be a pink ribbon with your name on it at the store gazebo!!
Email me if you need more details!! Thanks in advance!! Sue

My next class . . .

Just so you know . . . Outside front of the box and outside the front of accordion book
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

Monday, May 14th
6:00-8:30PM
$25

This is an accordion album that fits in a coordinating slipcase box! This is a great gift for Mother's Day, a keepsake for prom, a gift for wedding shower any where you would like to keep special photos . . .
We will be working with Rub ons, stamps, transparencies and more!

NEW class . . .

Preserving the Past_June 2007
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Preserving the Past_June 2007
Soft colors from Daisy D . . .
Also if you miss Preserving the Past for May (today's class) I will have two kits available to purchase for $15.

WOW!

Check out the sidebar!! Our Team is growing daily!! Don't forget you don't have to attend to support the Race for the Cure you can choose the sleep in option OR you can just sign up and not participate!! You'll still get a shirt too! Check out the post below for details!! Thanks everyone!!

PRESERVING the pAst for mAy!!

PTP_MayShirley
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

This week!! Wednesday, 2PM and 6:30PM, two times to choose from!!
Plenty of room in both!! See you this week!!

RACE FOR THE CURE update!!

Thanks to Jen for signing up for our team!! Let's make this year's team bigger than ever!!
www.komenstlouis.org

Team ID: 3950
Team Name: Carolina Sue's Crew

The 12 Steps of Scrapaholics Anonymous:

1. We admitted we were powerless over sb product, and that our spending had become unmanageable.

2. Came to believe that we could scrap 'from our stash' and regain our sanity.

3. Made a decision to turn our frequent shopper cards over to a trusted friend, as we understood that they would not use up our 'points' on themselves.

4. Made a searching and fearless inventory of our scrap room.

5. Admitted to God, to ourselves and another person the exact contents of our scrap room.

6. Were entirely ready to craft from our stash.

7. Asked trusted sb friends to remove our unwanted stash.

8. Made a list of all projects we had not finished and became
willing to complete or give away them all.

9. Completed all projects except when to do so would require that we buy more product.

10. Continued to take scrap room inventories, and when we started to cruise the web sales promptly admitted it.

11. Sought through crops and classes a conscious contact with our inner artist, knowing always that she can create without buying more STUFF.

12. Having had an awakening to the contents of our scrap room as a
result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to all of our
fellow scrapaholics and to practice re-purposing on all of our
projects.

2006 Race for the Cure

Registration is now open for this year's race in Saint Louis!
Missy has been the coordinator for the For Keeps Sake Team for the last 3 years! She has the local information posted on her April 24th post on her BLOG!


Join our team!
Want to have some fun? As a team we will meet on race day June 16th at 7:30 a.m. at FKS. We will carpool and enjoy a morning downtown. Afterwards we will return to FKS for donuts and a make n' take! You will create a mini book to enjoy your photos from the race. You simply register on line under our team name with our code. (details will follow) What if you don't want to attend the race but would like to be a part of our team? You have two options.

1. Register as a Sleep-in for a cure. $30 for a t-shirt mailed to your home. ($10 priority shipping) Mark Sleep-in when you register.
2. Register under our team name to walk. $20 and your shirt will be at the store on race day. (this does not commit you to walking, just allows me to pick up your shirt pre-race.)
In the past we have had several people that didn't go downtown but registered to donate and receive a Komen St. Louis Race for a Cure t-shirt. I will pick up the shirts in advance and all you do is stop by the store for your t-shirt and fun!

Every team member will also have a pink ribbon with their name on it hanging on the gazebo at the store. We look forward to covering the gazebo in pink. Hope you will join us!

Register on-line with your credit card BEFORE 12 noon on May 29.

www.komenstlouis.org

Team ID: 3950
Team Name: Carolina Sue's Crew

I'm it! I've been Tagged!

. . . by Mary Jo . . . so here goes 7 random things/habits that you may not know about me. . .

1. I work full time in a scrapbook store and teach classes there too, I rarely get around to creating for myself.
   
2. I am a survivor of Breast Cancer {4 years} and For Keeps Sakes sponsors my team! Carolina Sue's Crew
3. I don't like fast food, I have only eaten at White Castle once and it was 1981 . . . I hate french fries. . .
   
4. I used to like to cook but these days my DH has pretty much taken over the cooking duties . . .
   
5. I am a coffee addict . . . I always love an afternoon cup of coffee.
6. I have lived in St Louis for 26 years but still call North Carolina home . . .
   
7. I have two boys A-Z, 25-20, A bought a house last summer and lives in St Charles, MO and Z lives at home and is a pain in the you know what . . . they both work at Charter Cable

People who are tagged need to blog 7 random facts/habits and choose 7 people to tag and list their names, Don't forget to leave them a comment on their blog to let them know they have been tagged!

Ok so I am tagging . . . Missy, KathyN, JenK, and my PAWS friends Mimi, Janelle, Denise, Kristy . . .

I LOVE this idea from

this artist Heather Bullard. . . Present Past Collection . . . she calls this her Studio Inspiration Board and I think it's fabulous!

We are back from our . . .

Lake of the Ozarks
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. . . weekend get away to Lake of the Ozarks! It was beautiful, perfect weather, we hiked at Ha Ha Tonka, ate a fabulous restaurant Saturday night and shopped! Ahhh, spring is finally here!

Awesome Project!

I saw this project on Scrap Scene!
You need to visit
Cote Scrap
see the inside of this amazing mini book!!

Missy, I saw your cuties . . .

Puppy_Kitty
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

. . . and I am coming back with cuties of my own! These guys fight like cats and dogs all day long! But I guess when it comes right to it they are best friends . . .

Anniversary Flowers . . .

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29 Years and counting . . .

We celebrated our 29th Wedding Anniversary Monday . . . I can hardly believe how the years fly by sometimes! We had a nice dinner at PF Changs, one of my favorite restaurants. This weekend we are taking a quick road trip to the Lake of the Ozarks, the weather is supposed to be pretty and I am so looking forward to the drive!

Missy, I cannot keep up with you and

your new blog!! You are updating everyday and I am feeling the pressure!! So for now I will share a cool blog called Funky Finds,
The cool thing is not only is it a very cool site but it has links to more cool site including this one! Missy you definitely need this little purse . . .
It's from Fred Flare!
Have fun!!

My next class . . .

Mom_MiniAlbum
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

Tuesday,
April 24th,
6:30-8:30PM
$15

This is a handmade mini book with an accordion spine. You will love this versatile bookmaking technique! You will receive the whole alphabet so you can personalize the cover any way you want!!

CKC Sample

CKC Sample
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

Yet another sample for the CKC event this weekend!! This is Cosmo Cricket!! Too too fun, chipboard, die cut alpas, sticker letters, and papers!!

Sample for CKC

Sample for CKC
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Amazing new papers from K & Company . . . so many to choose from

Easter Greetings

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Instead of the traditional Easter Ham we "traditionally" have steak at our house. Adam doesn't like ham and so we grill out steaks and all the fixins' instead.
This year I made Chocolate Peanut Butter Surprise Cupcakes! Yummy! Instead of making pies.
Happy Easter to you and yours!

Sue

Happy Easter Birthday Missy!!

Make Your OWN Sign!!

Preserving the PAST for May

PTP_MayShirley
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

This is the first page for next month's heritage class. Second one is coming soon . . .

Wednesday
May 2nd
2:00 PM
OR
6:30PM
$15
Bring your EK Curvy cutter circle and Glass mat.

Today's sharing . . .

. . . today was another busy, busy day at the store, new products galore, K and Company just amazing! So much new stuff I didn't even have a chance to see it all!
My little moment today was a young woman wearing a cute sweatshirt that said "Proud Mom of Triplets" of course I had to ask. She was a Proud Mom for sure, bringing out photos in a heartbeat. Three adorable 21 month old beings, two boys and a little girl. Just precious, there was another photo though, three little girls, as it turns out, her sister also had triplets six months after she had hers. Can you imagine those grandparents, in a matter of six months, two sets of triplets!! It just boggles the mind! Anyway, she was a sweet girl and it was her birthday, her hubby sent her out for a few hours on her own! Great gift for a busy Proud Mom of Triplets!!
That's all for now!

Just read this from Teresa McFayden's Blog

as we grow up, we learn that even the one
person that wasnt ever supposed
to let you down probably will. you will have
your heart broken probably more than once.
and its harder everytime. you
will break hearts too, so remember what it felt like when
yours was broken. youll fight with your best friend, you'll
blame a new love for things an old one did.
youll cry because time is passing
way.too.fast,
and youll eventually lose someone you love.
so, take toooo many pictures, ♥
laugh too much, and
love like youve never been hurt, because every 60
seconds you spend upset is another minute of happiness
that you'll never get back

MY CLASS THIS WEEK . . .

Precious Moments
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April 4th
2:00 PM
6:30PM
$15

NEW CLASS for May . . .

!0 Reasons. . . Cover
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!0 Reasons. . . Cover

Tuesday,
May 29th
6:30-8:30PM
$15

Handmade from scratch accordion folded book. This is adorable Flair paper and Rusty Pickle Letters! Great gift for Father's Day!!

I just thought of something . . .

So I'm reading Missy's Welcome message and this thought occurred to me. Every day that I work at For Keeps Sake I meet and work with very special people. I hear amazing stories from my customers and it reminds me how lucky I am to come in contact with scrapbookers every day. Sooo. . . with that in mind I am going to share some of the neat, cool little moments that I have the privilege to be a part of . . .
I had a young girl come in today, she's a regular customer probably in her mid 20's and while making a purchase she shares what she is working on. She is making a small album for her daughter, the pages don't have pictures but they have a lot journaling. Thoughts and hopes and dreams from her Mom. She is pouring her heart out onto the pages and the neat thing is that this is for a child that is yet to be born. She hasn't even been conceived yet! It was so important to her to do this because she didn't have a good relationship with her own Mother! This is why she scrapbooks!
Every now and then it's good to step back and remember just why we scrapbook in the first place (That's not an original thought, it's straight from Stacy Julian!). That's all for now! Sue

A blog to watch . . .

Altered Flamingos Nest!!
Missy finally took the plunge and is going to blog!! But, there's just one thing . . . I HAVE the best hubby in the whole wide world, there couldn't be more than one could there be?

Precious Moments next week . . .

Precious Moments
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

Preserving the Past for April . . .

My my my , I do love the Black, White and Red papers don't you?

April 4th
2:00 PM
6:30PM
$15

We got these in, I got mine and it is Tote-aly Cool!

They're here, and they're better than ever! AMM's Tote-ally Cool! Tote2's have been totally redesigned with:

*More pockets, pouches and sleeves for storage
*Lazy Susan carousel for effortless spinning
*Breakaway O-ring allows the handle to unlatch
*Reinforced drawer and drawer box
*Convenient mesh beverage pouch
*7 bold and stylish new color combinations and patterns

Don't forget the...

* Matching Mini Tote2 for teen and 'tween crafters
*Coordinating Shoulder Bag2 with extra spacious interior

NEW Class . . .

IBook inside slipcase box
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Just so you know . . .
Monday, May 14th
6:00-8:30PM
$25

An altered accordion book in a slipcase box, The Black & White styling makes this project tailor made for any speciall event that deserves its own box. I used this one for 50th Anniversary but it could easily be used for weddings, showers, proms . . .

Last one . . .

GrandDog_Sample
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

also Cloud 9 . . .

Another Sample

mEXICO_sAMPLE
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This one is using new CLoud 9 . . .

Layouts to share . . .

MissyGrad_Sample
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I've done a few samples that I thought I would share . . .
This one is using Sweetwater paper . . .

My Class this week . . .

We are Family . . .
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

Well, Saturday's Life's Journey class went well. Anyone that needs to view the sample just ask at the gazebo when you go in!!

THIS WEEK's CLASS!!
We are Family . . . we will create a sweet keepsake or gift book with a blank board book, 7 Gypsies, Daisy D and Rusty Pickle. Come join us Wednesday at 6:30-8:30. There is still plenty of room!

Reserve your spot by calling FKS by Tuesday.

Hope to see you this week!! Sue

Life's Journey Spiral Album Workshop

Life's Journey Spiral Album Workshop
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

This class is Saturday at 10:30AM. Click on the photo to view the special details of this workshop!! Don't miss out!!

Family Treasure Tag Book

Family Treasure Tag Book
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

Large tags create a one of a kind vintage book. . . Bring your basics supplies for this class. I recommend photo copies of your heirloom photos for this one!
Monday
March 12th
6:30-8:30
$15

The tags in this book are 4x6 . . . if you bring your photos you will want to make color copies.
We will be using Ranger Vintage photo distress ink (or tea dye) Technique Tuesday stamps, cropidile, Distress embossing powder and the Generations Stamp on the front.

Precious Moments

Precious Moments
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

Preserving the Past for April . . .

My my my , I do love the Black, White and Red papers don't you?

April 4th
2:00 PM
6:30PM
$15

Rusty Pickle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rusty_pic_4
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

Lance is coming!! He will be in the house on Wednesday!

The festivities begin at 4PM with a darling project album called Sweet and Sassy.

His second class will be Girl, Unexpected a full fledged workshop that begins at 7PM.

Thursday, Lance returns with this adorable pirate themed project.
The grand finale will be at 1PM with FREE Make and Takes from Mr Pickle himself!!
Don't miss out, classes are filling fast!! Still room in Make and Takes!!!

Preserving the Past for March

Preserving the Past for March
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

Monday, 3/05
6:30-8:30

Wednesday, 3/07
10:30-12:30

Class Details . . .

Finally an update for this class . . . Baby Keepsake Altered Box . . . check the sidebar for details.The information for this class is . . . Tuesday, April 24th, 6:30-8:30PM $15

Life's Journey Spiral Album Workshop

Life's Journey Spiral Album Workshop
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

This workshop will include the entire Life’s Journey Kit from K & Company!!
In this kit you will receive dozens of papers and embellishments PLUS 3 albums . . . A full size 12x12 . . . a mini accordion and last but not least the spiral bound flip album that we will use in this class!!

This class is first come, first serve as I have a limited number of this awesome kits left!!

NOTE: if you already purchased the kit the charge for the class is $15. You will need to bring the entire kit to class with you!!
Saturday
March 24th
10:30-1:30PM

$15
$40

Family Treasure Tag Book

Family Treasure Tag Book
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

Large tags create a one of a kind vintage book. . . Bring your basics supplies for this class. I recommend photo copies of your heirloom photos for this one!
Monday
March 12th
6:30-8:30
$15

New Class. . .

Mom_MiniAlbum
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

Handmade mini album using BG papers, fun May Arts Ribbon, Technique Tuesday Stamps, Elsie White Gel Pen. . . Learn to make this mini book using accordion pleats for the spine, cardstock flip pages and more!!

Great gift for Easter, Mother's Day or any occasion. You will receive an entire alphabet so you can customize the cover with any word or sentiment!!

$15

Date to be posted later!!

Preserving the Past for March

Preserving the Past for March
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

Preserving the Past with SUE
Monday, 3/05
6:30-8:30

Wednesday, 3/07
10:30-12:30
$15

Join this popular series of monthly classes anytime to start Preserving the Past in a two page layout.

We are Family . . .

We are Family . . .
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

WE ARE FAMILY
Altered Board Book
with SUE
This is a sweet house shaped board book with a family theme! Great gift for Mother’s Day!!
Wednesday,, March28
6:30-8:30
$20

My Class this week . . .

beatrice
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

Preserving the Past for February. I still have room in Wednesday's morning and evening class. Give me a call at the store tomorrow and let me know!!