New Class "Treasured Heirlooms"

Treasured Heirlooms
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Treasured Heirlooms
with SUE
Wednesday
March
6:30-8:30
$15
This is a special project
using gorgeous
“Ancestry” papers from k&co!
You will get
to play with
mica and inks!! The two
panels can be used separately
or hang together!

For this class you will need . . .
your basic supplies PLUS you will
need two photos approximately
3 1/2x 4 ½, your Cropidile,
Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.

New Project . . .

This is my project from a workshop I'm doing at Big Picture
It's a Japanese Book binding technique and I love how it turned out!

Small Canvas Project

Just thought I would share this little canvas I made from leftovers . . . Sweet

A fun blog I found this a.m.

Found this beautiful blog this morning while grazing the internet, it's called Catiean & Co and it has a lot of cool sites to check out too!!

SCRAP ST Louis UPDATE

SCRAP ST Louis UPDATE from the For Keeps Sake BLOG As promised, we keep adding exciting opportunities to Scrap St. Louis (June 5-7, 2008). Some of you have indicated you'd love to see the projects you'll be creating. We can't show you yet because:

they're still in the works!

When we signed up our guest instructors (Lance Anderson - Rusty Pickle; Heidi Grace - Fiskars, Heidi Grace Designs; Tracey Niehues - K&Company; Danelle Johnson - Creative Imaginations; Joey Otlo - Bazzill; Missy Jaycox - 7 Gypsies), they promised to use the very newest product from the companies they represent and to do something that was a project - no pages. We want you to walk away with something absolutely amazing from each class - a WOW project.

With that in mind, all the companies represented above are coming out with their newest products in February 2008 - so everything is still a BIG SECRET and UNDER WRAPS. Once the buyers' shows are complete, they'll work on their projects and we'll be happy to give you sneak peeks.

In the meantime, what we can disclose is that Pink Paisley (a brand new paper company) has signed on with Scrap St. Louis. What does this mean for you?

• in between classes
• at lunch break
• during your day time break

you may complete a make-and-take with the companies represented in the break room. In addition to locally owned stores like Ink Spot, Making Memories, Rock Paper Scissors and Scrapbook Factory, they'll be representatives from scrapbook manufacturers helping you to create make-and-takes with their latest products.

One more thing you've begged for . . .

you may now make payments for Scrap St. Louis.

Should you choose to make payments, your payments must be made by phone or in person @ For Keeps Sake Scrapbook (314) 487-8131. Minimum payment is $50 per person and may be made by cash, check or on your major credit card. Incremental payments may not be made on-line.

My class next week!!

"Smitten" Cover
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003

My class next week!! "Smitten"


Wed
Jan 16th
6:30-8:30PM
$15

Smitten with YOU . . .
Valentine Slide Mailer Project

If you would like to make a special Valentine for your sweetie or just a fun tabletop display for a special photo this project is just what you need!! We will use gorgeous Kand Co papers and an ordinary slide mailer to create a special project for the season of LOVE!!

Scrap Saint Louis!!

Scrap St. Louis - June 5 - 7, 2008

We are very excited to announce our 1st annual Scrap St. Louis. This event is hosted by For Keeps Sake Scrapbook with classes by nationally known designers.

Our 2008 event will take place at the Holiday Inn South County Center, just minutes from our (soon to be) 6500 square foot superstore!

This event will begin with a Welcome to St. Louis kick-off Thursday evening (June 5) and continue through Saturday night with our "Farewell Event".

The event fee is $385 per person which includes:

• Meals: Thursday evening dinner; Friday & Saturday breakfast buffet; Friday & Saturday lunch; Saturday dinner.
• All 6 workshops by well-known designers (one by each artist)
• All activities during the event - and we have surprises in store for you!
• Prizes & giveaways!
• All classes include materials used in class. Just BYO basic supplies (and we'll give you a list once you register).
• Each attendee gets the same fabulous experience!
• No homework!
• Finish your projects in class!
• Stress free and fun, fun, fun!

Not included in event: Hotel room rates, hotel taxes and baggage handling.

Here's our line-up of instructors:

• Heidi Grace (Class sponsored by Fiskars & Heidi Grace Designs)
• Missy Jaycox (Class sponsored by 7 Gypsies & For Keeps Sake Scrapbook)
• Danelle Johnson (Class sponsored by Creative Imaginations & will feature Danelle's Creative Cafe designs)
• Tracey Niehues (Class sponsored by K&Company)
• Joey Otlo from Bazzill (Class sponsored by Bazzill)
• Kara Ward (Class sponsored by K&Company)

WOW! What a line-up! If you're a "local", you won't have to spend the night at the Holiday Inn South County Center. But for those of you "out of towners" or . . . if you just need a girls getaway, we have special rates arranged at the Holiday Inn South County Center just for this event.

We have room for just 300 people at this event. We will begin taking reservations on January 2, 2008. You may register by phone with a major credit card or in person with a check or credit card or on-line via our blog.

11/20/07: We keep adding to our already fabulous line-up:

• Dude Designs will participate in Scrap St. Louis with make-and-takes you may complete during your "break".
• Tammy Tutterow is up to something wonderful @ Scrap St. Louis!
• Kara Ward from K&Company will be doing make-and-takes at Scrap St. Louis during your "break".

12/24/07:

Local independently owned stores will be joining us periodically throughout Scrap St. Louis so that you may take a look at their creativity and join them for complimentary make-and-takes. Those stores are:

The Ink Spot

Making Memories

Rock Paper Scissors

Scrapbook Factory

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Scrap St. Louis will not be held responsible for hotel or travel cancellations.

We will accept payment by:

• Cash
• Check
• Discover
• MasterCard
• Visa

All Scrap St. Louis fees are non-refundable. Name changes will be allowed. Should you wish to insure your travel monies, please contact Travel Guard @ 1.800.826.4919 (U.S.) Toll Free or on-line @ http://www.travelguard.com/ for a free quote.

Check the For Keeps Sake blog for more information added periodically.

We're excited to be bringing an event like this to the Midwest.Hope to see you at Scrap St. Louis - June 5-7, 2008!

Tag Workshop

Tag Workshop
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003

This is a project I've been working on for one of my groups. It's a tag booklet and it was created in steps using various techniques!

Preserving the Past for February

Preserving the Past for February
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003

Preserving the Past for February

New Class . . . Preserving the Past for February

crackle paint and felt, buttons and tags!

Wednesday
10:30-12:30
6:30-8:30
February 6th

two time slots only $15

Preserving the Past for January 2008

Preserving the Past for January 2008
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003

Preserving the Past for January 2008

I am putting together kits for the first Preserving the Past of the New Year!! I will make a couple of extras in case you won't be able to attend! I will put a photo in as well!

since many of you have asked, I am bringing my projects from my wonderful, amazing, awesome Holiday Hideaway Adventure!! i need to finish up a couple of them but I wanted to share anyway. I may even have something to give away . . . can't wait to see you all Thursday, I missed everyone in December!

New Year's Eve hugs!!


Thursday
January 3rd
6:30-8:30PM
$15

A few of my favorite things

A few of my favorite things
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003

A few of my favorite things . . . well Santa and the boys brought me my very own Canon Dig rebel . . . seems Zack wanted his camera back! I shot a few pics of my favorite ornaments etc . . .
Merry Merry and Happy New Year Too!

Do you think you know me . . .

Cover
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003

Do you think you know me?

Wednesday Feb 27th
6:00 PM-8:30pm
$20
Please note the early start time!! This is a special project that will jump start a Book of Me Project or a Family Interview project! We will be using Ranger dabbers, crackle and inks combined with Ancestry papers from k and co to create a mini album on a ring!

Only 11 spots left fro this one, call the store today 314-487-8131

"Smitten"

"Smitten"
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003

"Smitten"


Wed
Jan 16th
6:30-8:30PM
$15

Smitten with YOU . . .
Valentine Slide Mailer Project

If you would like to make a special Valentine for your sweetie or just a fun tabletop display for a special photo this project is just what you need!! We will use gorgeous Kand Co papers and an ordinary slide mailer to create a special project for the season of LOVE!!

2008_Class_JOY

2008_Class_JOY
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003

Our Christmas JOY!!
Only a few spots left for this one!! My annual two page after Christmas layout! You will love the rich colors, the gold leafing and the hidden fold out for additional photos or journaling!!

January 30th
6:30-8:30PM

Bring a Gold Krylon Leafing pen for this class along with your basics!!

Call the store 314-487-8131
For Keeps Sake

Preserving the Past for January 2008

Preserving the Past for January 2008
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003

Preserving the Past for the New Year!


We will kick off the New Year right with a two page layout using papers from the brand new Ancestry Line from K and Company!!

Thursday
January 3
6:30PM - 8:30PM
$15

In February we will resume our Wednesday schedule . . . 10:30 and 6:30

Call For Keeps Sake @ 314-487-8131

Project to share . . .

This is sideways but if you tilt your head just right . . . this is one of my favorite projects from Holiday Hideaway!! We created this awesome pin from an ordinary domino, mica, alcohol inks. My favorite part was the tiny little wire bird nest! Too adorable! The frame is a mini collage with a button to hold the pin when you are not wearing it!! So cool!!

Holiday Hideaway

Holiday Hideaway
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003

A few picks from Holiday Hideaway! I took 600 photos starting from the Grand Canyon, to Prescott, to Jerome. I still can't believe I was able to attend such an incredible weekend!

Holiday Hideaway

Holiday Hideaway
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003

Holiday Hideaway

A brief description before I go to work still on Cloud nine!!

Amazing weekend, amazing food, amazing projects, amazing company okay it was just amazing!!

New Class for January!!

"Smitten" Cover
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003

New Class for January!!

Wed
Jan 16th
6:30-8:30PM
$15

Smitten with YOU . . .
Valentine Slide Mailer Project

If you would like to make a special Valentine for your sweetie or just a fun tabletop display for a special photo this project is just what you need!! We will use gorgeous Kand Co papers and an ordinary slide mailer to create a special project for the season of LOVE!!

Holiday Hideaway

Holiday Hideaway
Originally uploaded by suezlou2003

Not much to post . . . gotta get packin!! Holiday Hideaway is just around the corner!! The six of us leave on Wednesday am and return the following Monday!! Not only will we be attending this amazing event with Tim Holtz and learn all kinds of new stuff but Mario is preparing amazing gourmet meals!! I can't wait to see the Grand Canyon and I can't wait to visit Prescott!! So much to look forward to! I may just be too excited to sleep!!