My KeepSakes & Scraps

Tuesday, April 05, 2011

Photo of the day

Just a little peek of a secret project.

I can't say what it is because it would spoil the surprise.

It's turning out pretty cute if I do say so myself!

Sunday, April 03, 2011

Photo of the day . . . .

Another FKS Sample . . .Created with Bazzill Grandma's Feather Bed from Bazzill . . .

Saturday, April 02, 2011

A few years ago . . . okay really more than a few. . . back in 1980 something I happened to be Christmas Shopping @ Famous & Barr. I found this display of "Topo Chocolate". Topo referring to a Topographical Map-made out of chocolate. This particular chocolate bar had a map of the exact area where my {cartographer} map guy husband works. In fact it shows the Brewery and right across the street is the Aerospace Center.
Okay stay with me here . . . this seemed like a great little stocking stuffer for map guy. So I bought and he loved it and then he took it to work to show the guys. Soooo, the other day he cleaned his desk and brought this home . . . Really? This thing is over 25 years old for gosh sakes.

Kind of makes you wonder what the chocolate is made out of, doesn't it?

Friday, April 01, 2011

Photo of the day

Lunch with my #1 Son today.

Since he lives in St. Charles and works in Olivette

we met up @ GC Brewery.

Photo taken with my phone's Retro Camera App.

It's always great to catch up with this guy!

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Photo of the day

I know what you're thinking . . . same photo as yesterday.

True enough, but now it's finished.

Store Sample using Basic Grey "Life of the Party".

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Photo of the day

Today's photo is a peek at a layout I'm working on . . .

There is so much new product @ For Keeps Sake and there are samples to make by golly!

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Photo of the day

Last Saturday {before the crazy snow} we stopped at an Estate Sale in our area. Not too much interesting really until I spotted this box {I have a serious thing for boxes}.

This one is so cool . . .

From what I have gathered, this is a Dennison's Handy Box No 61 probably from the 1920's but I don't really know for sure. Most of the little boxes still have their contents including gummed labels, string, paper clips etc.

This is an advertisement from a Business Magazine.

It really is a Handy Box!

Monday, March 28, 2011

Photo of the day

2 layouts created for store samples @ FKS.

Both layouts are using the Crate Paper Toy Box.

Such cute papers and embellishments I may get my boys childhood pages done yet!

Photo of the day . . .

Preserving the Past for May
Wednesday, May 11 @ 6PM
$18
Beauty. This month's 2 page layout features gorgeous papers from K&Company. Limited to 12 people. Call FKS {314-487-8131} to make your reservation.

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Photo of the day

Went for a lovely Spring walk this morning . . .

The sun was shining.

The trees were blossoming.

Well, at least it's not snowing . . . for now!

Friday, March 25, 2011

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Surreal . . .

This is getting ridiculous. Green grass. Bradford Pears in full bloom. Snow? AAAAAAnd another 2-4 inches tonight? Wake me up when the REAL Spring arrives!

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Photo of the day

It's all about kitty. He has a facination with water, particularly running water. He follows me into the bathroom and demands that I turn on the faucet.

He likes a glass of water from time to time too.

Crazy kitty.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Photo of the day

Today was a great day to be a dog!

and a great day for me to be home to open the door for him about a million times

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Photo of the day

Technically . . . I shot these on Friday but I didn't get a chance to look at them yet. We had a touch of the Spring Fever and decided to take a short drive down to "the Cape".

The levy wall is long mural depicting scenes from history, Lewis & Clark, Trail of Tears etc. It's really pretty cool. Not sure where Cape Girardeau is? Here's a map.

We had lunch, explored a few antique stores in the little downtown. I had Coke with lunch but I'm not sure if I had the 3 cent plain or the 5 cent.

We took the long way home and stopped at an overlook. Want to know where? Sure you do, here's a map.
When traveling with a map guy you always take a picture of the maps. And the food.

Plus if you are married to a geology/map guy you must seek out all geologic features. This one was pretty cool. Not all of them are trust me on this.

Now if you are travelling with me . . . you have to make a U - Turn if you see something cool on the side of the road. Check out this little shed/garage. It's decorated with bottlecaps. Neat.

It was a fun little trip outside the city limits. See you tomorrow.

Photo of the day, a day late.

Forgot about posting yesterday. sleep deprived lately and sinus headache. yuck.

Anyway, I was excited to share this little gem from my friend Judy C. These "Toilet Paper Roll" minis have been going around the internet for awhile but I had never seen one in person until Judy brought in this one.

She made a beautiful little mini book with a Zutter Coil Binding. I love this! It's perfect and I want to make one! I'm not sure where Judy found her inspiration for her project but I googled and found this great tutorial:
Toilet Paper Roll Mini Album.

Thanks Judy for sharing!

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Photo of the day . . . .

Okay, so today, I meant to take pictures in my Collection of Memories Class, geez I completely forgot so my photo of the day:

I had a great bunch of ladies today and this is their class kit. We made a Vintage style book using a Seven Gypsies Tag Envelope Book & Basic Grey Curio Papers.

We had a great time and I am so sorry I didn't get a photo of everyone. Thanks girls!

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Photo of the day {sort of}

When soldier son came home in January for his R&R from overseas, the guys kept his "homecoming" a secret from Mom. I had no clue at all until he showed up @ the door. Tom filmed the entire thing from behind me today was the first time I watched the little video.