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.