He's home . . .

He drove through the night and stopped by work to surprise me, dressed in uniform, just for me. . . Soldier son home for pre-deployment leave. It's good to see my boy . . .

Coming Soon . . .

New class for July @ For Keeps Sake Scrapbook Store!

Edited to Add: Wednesday, July 28 @ 6PM




"ENJOY" Vintage Pocket Journal


In this class we will create a sturdy little pocket journal using book covers from 7 Gypsies & Tim Holtz Stamps. We will distress, stamp & alter our journal to resemble an antique book that you can really use.

You will need basic supplies plus:
Beacon 3in1 Adhesive
Claudine Helmuth Gesso, Red, Yellow & Black Paints
Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Tiny Attacher
Cropidile
Corner Rounder
Sanding Block
Stamp Sets: Tim Holtz Bitty Grunge, French Marketplace, Just Thoughts
Hero Arts: Ledger Stamp

My class this week!

Garden Journal, originally uploaded by Sue Kelemen.

Reserve your space by calling For Keeps Sake 314-487-8131

Thursday, May20
10:30-1:00

In this class we create a Garden Journal using Basic Grey Papers & Chipboard. We will create a dimensional cover using chipboard elements, grungepaper elements, burlap & stamping techniques. Inside pages are created using stamping techniques, pockets, tags & more.

Bring your Basics plus:
TH Crushed Olive Disetrss Ink
Ranger Russet Archival Ink
Fav Glimmer Mist
Beacon 3 in 1 Adhesive
Black Staz on or Black Archival
Tim Holtz Edge Distresser
Corner rounder
cropidile
Stamp Sets used are Hero Arts:
Dandelion Frame, Two Birds & Engraved Daisy
Tim Holtz Grunge Butterfly

I made something!

AND it's NOT a CLASS! LOL!

This is a 7 Gypsies Printer's Tray that I've had forever!


Lots of fun playing with this!

Thanks to our Brand New Team Members!

We only have until NOON on Saturday, May 22 to sign up for a team. Please click on the Komen Logo on the sidebar to sign up for Carolina Sue's Crew!

Dana Rybacki

Robin Priscu

Andrew Priscu

George Priscu

Deanna Piskulic

Gretchen Piskulic

Tina Piper

Carrie Johnson

Jan Reel

Suzanne Schumann Missy Jaycox
Jennifer Hansen
Adam Kelemen
Zack Kelemen
Tom Kelemen
Kim Dambach
Patti Kappel
Barb Reininger
Becky Dunnell
Tammy Tutterow

Amy Crawford

Ruth Moody
Muffy Pullen
Dena Redfern
Sue Benedick

Carolina Sue's Crew

Welcome to our 3 newest members . . . Missy Jaycox (Team Captain), Nancy Norberg & Kristi Benedick! For all you procrastinators out there . . . only a couple of more days remain to join our team! Go to Missy's Blog and read the top ten reasons you should join!

Our Komen St . Louis Team continues to grow!

Thanks to these great ladies & my awesome guys!

Amy Crawford
Ruth Moody
Muffy Pullen
Dena Redfern
Sue Benedick
Suzanne Schumann
Jennifer Hansen
Adam Kelemen
Zack Kelemen
Tom Kelemen
Kim Dambach
Patti Kappell
Barb Reininger
Becky Dunnell
Tammy Tutterow

We could use a few more members! Remember you don't have to walk, run or even show up! Just make a donation! Follow the link on the sidebar & sign up for our team!

This is from the 2003 Komen Race!

My class this week!

IMG_0011, originally uploaded by Sue Kelemen.

Thursday, May 20 @ 6PM
We will create grungepaper flowers using Studio 490 Stamps on Tim Holtz die cut tattered roses. The embellishments include a real antique milkcap. Bring a favorite photo for the inside of this keepsake. The wooden 7 Gypsies handle & wood feet finish this project!

Bring your basics PLUS: Glue Stick & brayer for adhering paper to box Beacon 3 in 1 adhesive for attaching elements Sanding Tools Your favorite Studio 490 background stamps & acrylic block Your favorite TIm Holtz distress Inks-I used Peeled Paint,Crushed Olive, Wild Honey

Preserving the Past for June

Preserving the Past for June, originally uploaded by Sue Kelemen.

Wednesday, June 9 @ 10:30 & 6:30

In this month’s Preserving the Past we will create a masculine themed 2 page layout using Graphic 45 papers. We will use the Big Shot with Tim Holtz Dies Gadget Gears, Carnivale & Hanging Sign.

Bring your basics plus Tim Holtz Rusty Hinge Distress Ink, Beacon 3-1 adhesive, Multiliner Journaling Pen , cropidile, Studio 490 plaid background stamp & Aged Mahogoney Distress Ink

Carolina Sue's Crew is growing!

New members just joining us: Amy Crawford
Ruth Moody
Muffy Pullen

Thanks ladies we are getting closer to our goal!

New Team Members!

Thanks to all of you that have signed up for my TEAM!

We have 2 new members!
Kim Dambach &
Patti Kappel

Our Team is growing!

Barb Reininger,
Sue Benedick
Tammy Tutterow
Adam Kelemen
Zack Kelemen
Tom Kelemen
Sue Schumann

Thanks EVERYONE! If you are reading this & haven't signed up yet, you have until May 22 to do it online!

Class tomorrow . . .

Preserving the Past for May , originally uploaded by Sue Kelemen.

Space is stil available for this month's Preserving the Past. Bring your basics plus: Tim Holtz Pumice Stone Distress Ink, Paper Piercer, Pop Dots

2 New Members!

Thanks to Becky Dunnell and Patti Kappel for signing up this weekend!
Here's how you can join us!

JOIN OUR TEAM! Carolina Sue's Crew would love to have you join us for the St. Louis Komen's Race for the Cure! This will be the 5th year for our team to come together for friends and loved ones to make a difference. Follow the link on the sidebar, enter Carolina Sue's Crew as the team you would like to join, and follow the instructions. EASY!


As a team, we meet at FKS at 8am and carpool downtown to casually stroll the streets of the city. We may stop for a bagel and a few pictures, whatever grabs you. Some walk, some run some just hang out. We are usually back at the store by 10-10:30. Some team members don't even walk. They just buzz by the store to pick up their shirts. This is EASY! Join the team. I will pick up your shirt and deliver it right to the store by Race Day. Walk or NOT!

Sign up on-line by NOON on MAY 22.

We look forward to seeing YOU there!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

to my MOM! I can't be with YOU for Mother's Day but you

know I LOVE YOU!

Preserving the Past for May

Preserving the Past for May , originally uploaded by Sue Kelemen.

Wed., May 12 @ 10:30 & 6:30

This month’s Preserving the Past we will create a 2 page layout using K & Co papers & die cut flowers. We will use the Big Shot & Tim Holtz' Tattered Florals Die.

Bring your basics plus:
Tim Holtz Pumice Stone Distress Ink, Paper Piercer, Pop Dots

Call the store for details . . . 314-487-8131

Carolina Sue's Crew

Thanks to
Barb Reininger,
Sue Benedick
Tammy Tutterow
Adam Kelemen
Zack Kelemen

for joining our team!

We only have until

NOON on MAY 22.

Click the Komen LOGO on the sidebar to join our team!

It's been too long . . .

yeah, I'm a bad blogger. My May resolution is to try to do a little better! First things first. Please consider signing up for our team! We need 25 people to make a team and it's not looking good. Remember, you don't have to walk to make a donation. The cost is only $25 and you get a shirt while donating to a great cause! Get all the details in this post!

Next order of business . . . my classes! I have 3 planned for this month.

Preserving the Past for May
Wed., May 12 @ 10:30 & 6:30

Shadowbox Keepsake
Thursday, May 20 @ 6PM
Garden Journal
Thursday, May 27@ 10:30
Call For Keeps Sake for reservations . . .

Komen Race for the Cure...Saturday June 12

JOIN OUR TEAM! Carolina Sue's Crew would love to have you join us for the St. Louis Komen's Race for the Cure! This will be the 5th year for our team to come together for friends and loved ones to make a difference. Follow the link on the sidebar, enter Carolina Sue's Crew as the team you would like to join, and follow the instructions. EASY!


As a team, we meet at FKS at 8am and carpool downtown to casually stroll the streets of the city. We may stop for a bagel and a few pictures, whatever grabs you. Some walk, some run some just hang out. We are usually back at the store by 10-10:30. Some team members don't even walk. They just buzz by the store to pick up their shirts. This is EASY! Join the team. I will pick up your shirt and deliver it right to the store by Race Day. Walk or NOT!

Sign up on-line by NOON on MAY 22.

We look forward to seeing YOU there!

New Class in May

Garden Journal, originally uploaded by Sue Kelemen.

Thursday, May27
10:30-1:00

In this class we create a Garden Journal using Basic Grey Papers & Chipboard. We will create a dimensional cover using chipboard elements, grungepaper elements, burlap & stamping techniques. Inside pages are created using stamping techniques, pockets, tags & more.

Bring your Basics plus:
TH Crushed Olive Disetrss Ink
Ranger Russet Archival Ink
Fav Glimmer Mist
Beacon 3 in 1 Adhesive
Black Staz on or Black Archival
Tim Holtz Edge Distresser
Corner rounder
cropidile
Stamp Sets used are Hero Arts:
Dandelion Frame, Two Birds & Engraved Daisy
Tim Holtz Grunge Butterfly

Happy Birthdays!

1st to my youngest Brother, Christopher!

AND


Happy Birthday to Missy! from your "Bosum Buddy"!




Have a great day guys! I love you both!

Preserving the Past for April

IMG_0015, originally uploaded by Sue Kelemen.

Wednesday, April 14 @ 10:30 & 6:30

Our 6:30 class has been reinstated for this month. Sorry for the confusion . . .

This month's heritage layout uses printed paper from Jenni Bowlin, Creative Imaginations, stamps from Tim Holtz.

Bring your basics PLUS:
Your paper crimper
Favorite Brown Distress Ink
Acrylic BLock for stamping
cropidile
Your favorite Wendy Vecchi Background stamp

My class next week . . .

IMG_0002, originally uploaded by Sue Kelemen.

Thursday, March 18 @ 6PM

Space is still available for this class/
A 4x4 wood block canvas project. In this class you will use Matte Medium to create a textured surface; stamps, rub ons, inks, grunge paper, copic multiliner & embellishments to decorate this small art piece.
Bring your basics plus:
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Rusty Hinge or other brown ink,
Bundled Sage Distress Ink (green)
Ranger Black Archival Ink
Claudine Helmuth's Matte Medium & brush
0.5 Copic Multiliner or other waterproof black pen for details
Jewelry Pliers
Beacon 3in1 Adhesive for metal & flower

Call For Keeps Sake to reserve your space 314-487-8131

Travel Mini Book

Travel Mini Book, originally uploaded by Sue Kelemen.

Travel Mini Book

Available only at the For Keeps Sake Boutique.
Call 314-487-8131
Only $12

New Class for April!

IMG_0011, originally uploaded by Sue Kelemen.

This is a cosmo cricket blackboard memory box altered to create a Shadowbox display.

Thursday, April 29@ 10:30-1PM

We will create grungepaper flowers using Studio 490 Stamps on Tim Holtz die cut tattered roses. The embellishments include a real antique milkcap.
Bring a favorite photo for the inside of this keepsake.
The wooden 7 Gypsies handle & wood feet finish this project!

Bring your basics PLUS:
Glue Stick & brayer for adhering paper to box
Beacon 3 in 1 adhesive for attaching elements
Sanding Tools
Your favorite Studio 490 background stamps & acrylic block
Your favorite TIm Holtz distress Inks-I used Peeled Paint,Crushed Olive, Wild Honey

Call For Keeps Sake for reservations
(314)487-8131

A new class for March!

IMG_0002, originally uploaded by Sue Kelemen.

Thursday, March 18 @ 6PM

A 4x4 wood block canvas project. In this class you will use Matte Medium to create a textured surface; stamps, rub ons, inks, grunge paper, copic multiliner & embellishments to decorate this small art piece.

CALL For Keeps Sake to reserve your space 314-487-8131

Bring your basics plus:
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Rusty Hinge or other brown ink, Bundled Sage Distress Ink (green)
Ranger Black Archival Ink
Claudine Helmuth's Matte Medium & brush
0.5 Copic Multiliner or other waterproof black pen for details
Jewelry Pliers
Beacon 3in1 Adhesive for metal & flower

New Class for March

Preserving the Past for March, originally uploaded by Sue Kelemen.

Preserving the Past

Wednesday, March 10 @ 10:30am & 6:30 pm

You gals asked for purple colors so here it is! We will use great papers from CI Marah Johnson, Making Memories & features border/corner punches from Martha Stewart.

Call For Keeps Sake to reserve a spot in either the morning or evening class. 314-487-8131

Vintage Photo Display

Vintage Photo Display, originally uploaded by Sue Kelemen.

Thursday, February 18
6PM
We will create a photo
display using your favorite
vintage photos. We will
create a grungepaper rose
just like the ones Tim Holtz
taught us @ Holiday Hideaway!

Bring your basic supplies PLUS
2 photos approx 2 ¾ wide x 4 ½ long
Black pop dots or squares
Wild Honey Distress Ink if available
Russett Archival Ink
Quick drying liquid glue (Glossy Accents)
Sanding tools
Craft pick

My Class this week

Preserving the Past for February
Wednesday, February 10 @ 10:30 & 6:30


This month's layout will be using paper from My Mind's Eye, a transparency from Pink Paislee & Sticky back Canvas from Claudine Helmuth & Ranger!

I will be showing you a simple transfer technique with old photos & scrapbook paper.

In addition to your basic supplies, bring your Faded Jeans Distress Ink, plus a mini mister with water.

Spaces are still available in both the morning & evening classes. Call For Keeps Sake 314-487-8131

La Dolce Vita!

FKS Boutique, originally uploaded by Sue Kelemen.

Available only @ For Keeps Sake! This the latest addition to the Designer Boutique.

This is a chipboard cigar box from 7 Gypsies. The outside is vintage Gypsy papers, hardware, gaffer tape with a little Heidi Swap bling & metal corners from Tim Holtz.

The box sits on wooden button feet & the box opens to reveal the sentiment La Dolce Vita.

Call For Keeps Sake today to reserve for only $18!

314-487-8131

The Designer Boutique is open!

"Our Family", originally uploaded by Sue Kelemen.

A few weeks ago Nancy W thought of an idea for sharing finished projects with our customers. She makes a one of a kind project & brings it in to For Keeps Sake to sell.

You gals have responded overwhelmingly & are asking for more so in that spirit . . .

The For Keeps Sake Designer Boutique is open & it is official!

Look for more one of a kind, handmade projects that will only be available @ For Keep Sake Scrapbook. Call 314-487-8131 to purchase or stop in to see for yourself!

Project Sharing . . .

A little project for a big boy!

I'm an Auntie again!

It's been a loooong time since we had a baby in the family but that all changed yesterday!

Welcome Matthew Grayson, born 1/22/10, weighing nearly 11 lbs! Congrats to my brother Christopher! Now go get some sleep!

Recollections

Recollections, originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

I have 3 spots available in this class! Call For Keeps Sake 314-487-8131!

Wednesday, January 27 10:30-1:00

"Recollections"
We will be making this 6x12 book using Graphic 45's Domestic Goddess. This book will be perfect for those current or "retro" photos, recipes or other around the home "memories".

Bring your basics PLUS: Claudine Helmuth's Matte Medium & foam brush, pop dots, "Stream" Paint Dabber, Vintage Photo Distress Ink, Cropidile,

New Class "Vintage Photo Display"

Vintage Photo Display, originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

Thursday, February 18

6PM

We will create a photo
display using your favorite
vintage photos. We will
create a grungepaper rose
just like the ones Tim Holtz
taught us @ Holiday Hideaway!

Bring your basic supplies PLUS
2 photos approx 2 ¾ wide x 4 ½ long
Black pop dots or squares
Wild Honey Distress Ink if available
Russett Archival Ink
Quick drying liquid glue (Glossy Accents)
Sanding tools
Craft pick

Preserving the Past for February

Preserving the Past for February, originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

Wednesday, Feb 10 @ 10:30 or 6:30

Hopefully our new date for PTP doesn't throw us off too much! From now on we will have Preserving the Past on the 2nd Wed of the month instead of the 1st!.

This month's layout will be using paper from My Mind's Eye, a transparency from Pink Paislee & Sticky back Canvas from Claudine Helmuth & Ranger!

I will be showing you a simple transfer technique with old photos & scrapbook paper.

In addition to your basic supplies, bring your Faded Jeans Distress Ink, plus a mini mister with water.

THANKS Ladies!

Home is the Heart of the Holidays, originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

Thanks to all the ladies that braved the elements to attend my class yesterday! We had a great time!

My class next week is Home is the Heart of the Holidays . . .

THis is my annual after Christmas layout. It celebrates family, home & holidays with Cosmo Cricket Papers, K&Co Embellies, Ranger Stickles & Tim Holtz Stamps.

Bring your basics PLUS you will need your own red gel pen.

My Class Next Week!

Preserving the Past for January, originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

Preserving the Past for January
Wednesday, January 7 @ 10:30 or 6:30

I have been bringing you a 2 page Heritage Layout each month since 2003. In this class you will learn techniques, use new products while creating a layout for your Heritage Scrapbook. Don't have old photos? Most of these pages can be used in your everyday layouts too!

Call for keeps sake @ 314-487-8131

The snow is falling!

& I have the day off! How lucky is that? It's so pretty to look at as long as you don't have to drive!

I wanted to share a new class for January, it's not at the store, because I brought it back home by mistake, but here are a couple of photos.




Wednesday, January 27 10:30-1:00

"Recollections"
We will be making this 6x12 book using Graphic 45's Domestic Goddess. This book will be perfect for those current or "retro" photos, recipes or other around the home "memories".

Bring your basics PLUS: Claudine Helmuth's Matte Medium & foam brush, pop dots, "Stream" Paint Dabber, Vintage Photo Distress Ink, Cropidile, sanding tools

Thanks to everyone that has supported me in the past year! I appreciate my customers so much & look forward to what the new year will bring! See you soon!

Happy Christmas Eve everyone!

Adam's 1st Birthday!, originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

And a very Happy Birthday to my oldest son, Adam!
28 years old today! Love you son!

Holiday Hideaway Sharing

Printer's Block , originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

Printer's Block

Another project from Holiday Hideaway. This was a lot of fun!
We used GrungeBoard Letters, Paint Dabbers & Distress Ink on a MDF square to make this one!

Another project from Holiday Hideaway . . .

Holiday Hideaway Canvas, originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

I gotta say, this is my favorite! Tim gave us a blank canvas & told us what to do but didn't give us a sample. He wanted us all to create without the pressure of duplicating his project.

It took us a few minutes to get used to the idea but soon we all embarked on our own little creative adventure! This was so fun!

This is an 11x14 canvas with several smaller canvases added for dimension. We first sketched out a patchwork design of squares & rectangles. Next we added papers & paint then coated the canvas with beeswax. We finished our creations with glitter, stickles & embellishments!

Another one . . .

Home is the Heart of the Holidays, originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

Home is the Heart of the Holidays

Thursday, January 15 @ 10:30

THis is my annual after Christmas layout. It celebrates family, home & holidays with Cosmo Cricket Papers, K&Co Embellies, Ranger Stickles & Tim Holtz Stamps.

Bring your basics PLUS you will need your own red gel pen.

New Classes for January 2010

Preserving the Past for January, originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

Preserving the Past for January

Wednesday, January 7 @ 10:30 or 6:30

I have been bringing you a 2 page Heritage Layout each month since 2003. In this class you will learn techniques, use new products while creating a layout for your Heritage Scrapbook. Don't have old photos? Most of these pages can be used in your everyday layouts too!

Bring you own scissors, adhesive & distress ink of your choice. Black photo corners not included but are available to purchase.

Holiday Hideaway Sharing

Shadowbox, Holiday Hideaway, Santos Hands, ephemera, originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

This is 1 of my favorite projects from Holiday Hideaway! We were given a 6x6 shadowbox & the Santos Hands & the Heart. Everything else we chose ourselves to create a project that had personal meaning.

My numbers represent my wedding date 4/16/78. The letter tiles represent my boys A-Z. The 3 stars represents my family, Tom, Adam & Zack. The Dictionary definition is Peacemaker & Peace. I have always been the "Peacemaker" @ home & everywhere else! I've been accused by my son as always looking on the bright side of everything!

There are other things in this little treasure that are hard to see in the photo but you get the idea! This is my favorite project from Day 1!
More tomorrow . . . stayed tuned~

Holiday Hideaway!

Holiday Hideaway!, originally uploaded by suezlou2003.

The other 1/2 of the 6 of us!