Preserving the Past for August

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

Preserving the Past for August

Wednesday, Aug 11 @ 10:30 and 6:30

This month's 2 page Heritage layout features pretty MeadowLark papers from My Mind's Eye!

In addition to your basics please bring Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pumice
Sanding tools

My class this week

"ENJOY" Vintage Pocket Journal, originally uploaded by Sue Kelemen.

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.

"ENJOY" Vintage Pocket Journal
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

Long time, no post

Well, between the toothache, the PAWS Meet Me in St Louis Rertreat and my soldier son leaving for IRAQ . . .

Anyway wanted to share a photo of Zack just before boarding the plane.

He made a face for the camera, good to know his sense of humour is intact, Right?  I did get to hear from him after he arrived . .. yeah he posted on my Facebook Wall!  He didn't want to wake us up with a phone call.  He sure did get polite here recently . . .

Another photo to share . . . I have been lucky enough to be a part of an online group since about 2000.  It began as a motivational scrapbooking group called PAWS (page a week scrapbookers).  for several years they have had a retreat and this year I co hosted a retreat for PAWS @ For Keeps Sake.
One of our members is a professional photographer and she took a couple of great photos for us:

That's all I have for now except for even though it's hot in St Louis it's over 116 where my boy is now. . .

Happy 4th of July!

I know the day is almost over but I wanted to wish all my family and friends a Happy 4th! 

Mine has been miserable with a toothache and my DH in Georgia picking up soldier son's car before he deploys to Iraq next week~anyway that's how mine has gone!

Tomorrow's another day!  Hopefully, Happy July 5th!

Another July Class!

"ENJOY" Vintage Pocket Journal, originally uploaded by Sue Kelemen.

"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.

Click on the photo for a supply list.

Preserving the Past for July is

Wednesday, July 14 @ 10:30 & 6:30, originally uploaded by Sue Kelemen.

Wednesday, July 14 @ 10:30 & 6:30. This month's 2 page Heritage layout will be using Claudine Helmuth's Studio Line Paints and sticky back canvas. Click on the photo for the supply list.

Susan G Komen St Louis Race for the Cure

komen2, originally uploaded by Sue Kelemen.

We had our largest team ever! Thanks to everyone that participated by donating! It was a hot one downtown but we had a great time! Missy took this photo. Check out Missy's Blog for all the details of our day!
http://missyjaycox.blogspot.com/2010/06/thanks-to-carolina-sues-crew.html
I was hanging on to Zack because it was his last day @ home before he went back to Georgia.

Check out my FLICKR album to see more photos from the day!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/suekelemen/sets/72157624143495867/

Layout Sharing . . .

Gotta love the new company The Girl's Paperie by Margie Romney Aslett. These papers are from the Paper Girl Collection.

Get yours @ For Keeps Sake while they last!

Thank you to Carolina Sue's Crew.

You are all a part our LARGEST team yet!

Your shirts and a special "Thank You" goody
will be available for pick up at
For Keeps Sake Scrapbook Store
on Tuesday June 8 after 12 pm.

If you are planning to head downtown,
we will head out at 8am
on Saturday morning, June 12.
As some of you may know,
our race consists of walking around the city
and taking advantage of some great photo ops.

In the past, some team members
have walked or raced.
This too is all good.
We will pre-arrange rides due to team member needs.

We are usually back FKS between 10-10:30.

See you there!

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

Call For Keeps Sake to reserve your space.

For Memorial Day

“I am the Mother of an American Soldier”

I give my complete and unwavering support to my Soldier. As my Son serves the people of the United States, so I humbly offer up my prayers for his safety and the safety and health of those he serves beside.

I respect his choice to adhere to a strict moral code and system of values that has preserved our great country for over two centuries. I accept that my Soldiers first duty is to his country and I understand that his sacrifice he willingly makes is what keeps our Nation great.

I will never expect anything but the best from my Soldier for I know he is capable. I know that a Soldier’s heart is true and strong, and that my Soldier will endure.

I will never abandon my Soldier, my son. I will love him unconditionally. He will know that I am there for him, even when he is alone. I am disciplined, emotionally and mentally tough, learning to wait for phone calls and letters or emails home.

I, like my soldier am an expert. I stand ready to do whatever I can do to let my son know that we are here for him beside him, we love him and I will pray for him and I will pray for the swift destruction of the enemies of our country,

I am the person who stood guardian of this man who has become my soldier, now our guardian of freedom and the American way of life.

“I am the Mother of an American Soldier”.

anonymous

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