For Keeps Sake Paper Arts & Rubber Stamps

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This week @ For Keeps Sake . . .

May is already half over and it looks like we are finally getting the hot and humid weather we remember so well! 

This week is loaded with opportunities for our favorite past time.  Don't forget TOTE Day is Wednesday and our FREE Friday Night Crop and FREE A.R.T. Meet Up!

 

 Monday, May 20 @ 10:30-4:30

OPEN Studio Time

 

Tuesday, May 21 @ 6pm

"Savvy Stamper" Stamp Club with Nancy

Specifically designed for the Stamping Club Members, we get together once each month (3rd Tuesday of each month) for a free class for Stamp Club Members. This month, we'll be working on quick and simple birthday cards using a Tim Holtz stamp set. Class includes 3 cards each with a different design.

BYO basics + paint brushes, inks, Twinkling H2O's, pop-dots, edge distresser and something for a bit of water. If you'd rather use some other medium to color in images, please bring those.

 

Wednesday, May 22

Today is TOTE DAY.  TOTE CLUB Members special is BUY 1 Spellbinders Die, Get the 2nd Spellbinders Die 50% off. 

 

Thursday, May 23 @ 10:30-1:30

May Buffet Classes

Each month we put together a buffet of classes created by our own For Keeps Sake instructors.  Each Mini-Class is only $10.  On Buffet days you will receive a kit with a photo of your chosen mini class. 

You may join our workshop moderator on any of the BUFFET DATES and TIMES,  choose your *buffet class* and work at your own pace with the help of our moderator. 

Our Buffet Classes are designed to be completed in store.  Some supplies required to complete the project are ONLY available at the scheduled Buffet times.  If you are unable to attend the scheduled Buffet time "To Go" kits will be $15. 

 

Friday, May 24 @ 5-10pm

Friday Night Crop @ 5-10pm:  Cropping is FREE but we need your reservation, call 314-487-8131

A.R.T. Meet Up @ 6-10pm:  FREE

This is a free-for-all-place-to-work, so bring whatever you'd like to work on/alter + your supplies. It's a crop - only for people who want to work on altered projects. We can learn from each other and grow in our art together.

 

 

Saturday, May 25 @ 10:00am

"Home Sweet Home" Decor with Missy

Ready to get your fingers messy? You will create this whimsical mixed media home decor piece to enjoy in your home. This is a fast paced class packed with techniques and design tips you won't want to miss.

Supply List~
gesso
Gel medium, PPA, (collage glue)
paper towels
water jar
paint brushes
brayer
black ink pad
black and white Gelatos
Oil pastels
black & white pens (gel, paint, Sharpie, Zig)

 

 

 

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July One-Day Crop Getaway!

Registration is underway for our One-Day Crop Getaway!

You are invited to a FOR KEEPS SAKE first!

It's a One DAY CROP at a perfect venue and a GREAT VALUE!

Enjoy character & charm at a hotel built around a 19th century stone barn & perhaps a mini stay-cation with your family!

Saturday, July 13

9am-Midnight

Holiday Inn Six Flags

Cost per person:  $65

Here's what is included:

• Welcome gift ($25 value)
• 15 hours of crop time
• Each cropper receives a 8' table (or 1/2 of a 8' round table)
• Demos
• Make & Takes
• Attendance Prizes
• Page layout contest
• 20% off @ For Keeps Sake (Lemay Ferry Road location) the day prior to the event
• On Site store set up

We will also offer:

• Our Exclusive For Keeps Sake page kits
• Tubs of Fun shopping
• Afternoon classes by our talented instructors at an additional cost

Meals are not included however enjoy the onsite Haymarket restaurant & Terrace pool-side bar.  NOTE:  The hotel is offering For Keeps Sake croppers a special value dinner menu.  Bring the family and enjoy the hotel's pool, game room, indoor putting green, hot tub, sauna, fitness center & free shuttle service to Six Flags.

NOTE:  The hotel offers a special group room rate Friday, July 12.  Call the hotel (636) 938-666l & request the For Keeps Sake special rate to reserve your room. 

 

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL:  Sign up by Saturday, May 25 and receive a $10 Gift Certificate for use at the For Keep Sake on-site store!  (regular priced merchandise)

 

Call 314-487-8131 to find out more!

 

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Words to Live By!

Just in from Demdaco ...

Words to Live By

Create personalized wall decor with these ready to hang wood tiles. 

Purchase alphabet tiles individually or in pre-packaged sets to create the perfect gift!

 

Call 314-487-8131 to find out more!

 

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A For Keeps Sake first!

You are invited to a FOR KEEPS SAKE first!

It's a One DAY CROP at a perfect venue and a GREAT VALUE!

Enjoy character & charm at a hotel built around a 19th century stone barn & perhaps a mini stay-cation with your family!

Saturday, July 13

9am-Midnight

Holiday Inn Six Flags

Cost per person:  $65

Here's what is included:

• Welcome gift ($25 value)
• 15 hours of crop time
• Each cropper receives a 8' table (or 1/2 of a 8' round table)
• Demos
• Make & Takes
• Attendance Prizes
• Page layout contest
• 20% off @ For Keeps Sake (Lemay Ferry Road location) the day prior to the event
• On Site store set up

We will also offer:

• Our Exclusive For Keeps Sake page kits
• Tubs of Fun shopping
• Afternoon classes by our talented instructors at an additional cost

Meals are not included however enjoy the onsite Haymarket restaurant & Terrace pool-side bar.  NOTE:  The hotel is offering For Keeps Sake croppers a special value dinner menu.  Bring the family and enjoy the hotel's pool, game room, indoor putting green, hot tub, sauna, fitness center & free shuttle service to Six Flags.

NOTE:  The hotel offers a special group room rate Friday, July 12.  Call the hotel (636) 938-666l & request the For Keeps Sake special rate to reserve your room. 

 

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL:  Sign up by Saturday, May 25 and receive a $10 Gift Certificate for use at the For Keep Sake on-site store!  (regular priced merchandise)

 

Call 314-487-8131 to find out more!

 

Follow us on Pinterest and Facebook!

It's just another way to Connect with your favorite Paper Arts and Rubber Stamping Store!

@ FOR KEEPS SAKE!

where your creative journey begins .

This week @ For Keeps Sake . . .

Happy Mother's Day! 

Clip art courtesy Vintage Holiday Crafts

 

It's Sunday, May 12

and

we are CLOSED today for

Mother's Day!

We will be OPEN normal hours tomorrow, May 13!  Stay tuned to HERE tomorrow because we have a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT that you won't want to miss! 

 

 

Monday, May 13:   from 10:30 am - 4:30 pm

OPEN STUDIO TIME

Tuesday, May 14 @ 6pm

"CYI" Create Your Imagination with Nancy

CYI is a free meet-up where we share ideas, projects and generally learn tips, tricks and techniques from each other. This talented group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6 pm.  Hope you can jump in and join us.

This month, we're altering keys. BYO supplies including keys, bling, beads and whatever your heart desires.

FREE 

 

Wednesday, May 15:   from 10:30 am - 7:30 pm

OPEN STUDIO TIME

Thursday, May 16 @ 6pm

Jewelry Workshop "Quoted" with Amy

Alter a Tim Holtz word band and add a little bling to create a bracelet to fit your wrist.  All beads and finding provided, with variation allowed due to customization.  Color scheme will remain the same.

Jewelry Workshop Basic Tools (REQUIRED for every class):
Chain Nose Pliers
Round Nose Pliers
Bale Making Pliers
Wire Cutters
Bead Board

Additional Tools Needed (Amy will have one of each, but having your own will speed the class along)
Bracelet Mandrel
Ball Peen Hammer or Textured Hammer
Nylon Mallet
Metal Block

 

Friday, May 17:   from 10:30 am - 7:30 pm

OPEN STUDIO TIME

 

Saturday, May 18 @ 9:30-12:30

"Fearless Faces" with Mary Nasser

Mary loves all things maps…that includes StencilGirl Face Maps! And you will, too!

Using StencilGirl Face Maps, learn how to create front, profile and three-quarter view portraits, with guidelines of proportions of the face.
We’ll practice a variety of sketching, shading and drawing techniques in a fun and supportive environment.
Learn to create a range of values and features and become more confident in your drawing skills!
We’ll add extra StencilGirl stencils to the background of our portraits, too!

Everything you need will be available in class. Just bring your creative spirit!
You may also wish to bring your books/art journals from my Bookarts/Art Journal Workshop or sketchbook from home.

 

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Today is TOTE DAY!

Thursday, May  9 is TOTE DAY.    Our TOTE DAY.    Our TOTE CLUB Members will receive DOUBLE PUNCHES on all qualifying regular priced purchases!  (See store for details and find out how you can join).

 

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New Bo Bunny, Authentique and cool tools for creating!

 

Just in time for Missy's Art Journal Workshop on Saturday we are fully stocked with everything you need! 

 

Pan Pastel Sets & Palettes

 

Gelatoes!

Tons of new stencils from StencilGirl, Prima, Dylusions.  Paintbrushes, Gesso and we are restocked with InkaGold, Silks and Twinkling H2O's!

 

Bo Bunny Anthem

 

Bo Bunny Key Lime

 

Bo Bunny Trail Mix

 

Authentique Pride

Authentique Summer

 

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This week @ For Keeps Sake . . .

It's hard to believe MOTHER'S DAY is only a week away.   For Keeps Sake has GIFT CERTIFICATES for MOTHER'S DAY in any denomination.  It's a one size fits all gift that she will LOVE! 

NOTE:  We will be CLOSED Sunday, May 12 to spend MOTHER'S DAY with our families. 

 

Sunday, May 5 @ 12:30-3:30

"Spring Is..." Mini Book with Sue

Celebrate Spring with this sweet little mini book made with Graphic 45.

Please bring Basic Supplies plus:

Foam dots/squares
Sanding block or tools
Beacon 3 in 1 Glue
Cropidile

Suggested Colors for inks etc. below:
Green Ink (Memento Olive Grove or Pistachio)
Brown Ink (Ranger Archival Coffee or Sepia)
Viva Magic Transparent Pearl Pen Lemon or Ice
Art Anthology Colorations Spray Warm
Adhesive to adhere paper to chipboard cover (Glue Stick, Matte Medium)

Monday, May 6:   from 10:30 am - 4:30 pm

OPEN STUDIO TIME

 

Tuesday, May 7 @ 6pm

Month to Remember for May with Missy

Each month we create a 2 page layout highlighting the month's events. Just add photos to document your everyday and special moments.

 

Wednesday, May 8 @ 6pm

Preserving the Past for May with Sue

Each month we create a 2 page layout perfect for your heritage scrapbook.   This month we will use papers from My Mind's Eye and Graphic 45. 

 

Thursday, May 9:   from 10:30 am - 7:30 pm

OPEN STUDIO TIME

TODAY is TOTE DAY.    Our TOTE CLUB Members will receive DOUBLE PUNCHES on all qualifying regular priced purchases!  (See store for details and find out how you can join).

 

Friday, May 10 @ 5-8pm

May Buffet Classes

Each month we put together a buffet of classes created by our own For Keeps Sake instructors.  Each Mini-Class is only $10.  On Buffet days you will receive a kit with a photo of your chosen mini class. 

You may join our workshop moderator on any of the BUFFET DATES and TIMES,  choose your *buffet class* and work at your own pace with the help of our moderator. 

Our Buffet Classes are designed to be completed in store.  Some supplies required to complete the project are ONLY available at the scheduled Buffet times.  If you are unable to attend the scheduled Buffet time "To Go" kits will be $15. 

 

Saturday, May 11 @ 1-4pm

Art Journaling with Missy

Are you ready to Create, Explore, and Discover your Inner Artist? 

Don't miss out on the new Art Journaling class at For Keeps Sake! Missy is excited to play and share so many possibilities with you in this messy fast paced artful class! Missy will share tips and techniques EACH month for you to practice and perfect in your art journals. The lessons will be transferrable to your paper craft projects, as well as, your scrapbooking.

 Supply List~

*Art Journal
Gel medium, PPA, (collage glue)
gesso
paper towels
water jar
paint brushes
wax paper
brayer
heat Tool
baby wipes
craft mat
scissors
black & white pens (gel, paint, Sharpie, Zig)
black ink pad
black and white Gelatos

suggested~ oil pastels, Pan Pastels (any of your "go to" favorite art supplies that you may want to have on hand, instead of waiting to share with class.)

Call 314-487-8131 to find out more!

 

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where your creative journey begins .

We have a winner & National Scrapbook Day!

Congratulations to JUDY LORE ! 

She won this FABULOUS wall hanging in our Kelly Rae Roberts drawing!

National Scrapbook Day is Saturday, May 4!  We have lots of FUN planned including discounts on EVERYTHING.  Special SALES on some of your favorite items.  Our own version of the CAKE WALK game for PRIZES. 

Plus a SUPER Cute FREE Make and Take from 11am-3pm (while supples last). 

 

 

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Kelly Rae Roberts Trunk Show is tonight!

Kelly Rae Roberts Trunk Show! 

We are have received a special shipment of Kelly Rae Roberts

purses, plaques, totes and jewelry & more

for our Trunk Show,

Thursday, May 2 @ 6pm. 

Join us for a Cocktail Hour

and a chance to WIN

this FABULOUS

wall hanging!

Bring a friend for an extra chance to WIN!

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It's just another way to Connect with your favorite Paper Arts and Rubber Stamping Store!

@ FOR KEEPS SAKE!

where your creative journey begins .