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SMASH is back in a BIG way . . . new sizes, colors & themes!
Fancy Pants Wave Searcher
FabScraps {Addictive Scrapping Goodies}
We have an amazing assortment of laser cut chipboard words & shapes.
New Travel, Sports & Graduation themes from Scrapbook Customs!
Specialty papers include Cardinals & St. Louis Zoo.
New Stamps from Impression Obsession & Lockhart Stamps.
Little Yellow Bicycle Swoon
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This month's class line up is amazing! You've asked for more stamping classes and we've added several. We have projects perfect for Mother's Day and your favorite layout classes too. Guest Artist Nancy Curry returns this month with her 2nd in a series of Resist Techniques Classes.
Call us to make a reservation in any of our classes or workshops 314-487-8131.
Download our April Calendar HERE!
Silhouette Tutoring with Amy
Amy teaches you how to use your Silhouette in a 1 on 1 session by appointment! Call For Keeps Sake to schedule your appointment!
Learn how to use the new Silhouette Studio software to create custom titles and embellishments for your scrapbook pages or cards using your Silhouette. The new Silhouette Studio software takes word welding to a new level and even allows for your title to be curved!
Pleases bring your Silhouette, a laptop with the new software downloaded onto it, your Silhouette tools, and some cardstock to class.
Month to Remember for April with Missy
Tuesday, April 3 @ 6pm
Hippity Hoppity! Each month we create a 2 page layout highlighting the month's events. Just add photos to document your everyday and special moments.
Create Your Imagination {CYI} with Nancy
Tuesday, April 10 @ 6PM
This is a free meet-up whose focus is sharing ideas, artful trades and learning from each other. Bonnie H will show us some tricks to finish beading the etched piece we made last month. We will also decide on what challenge we want for our May meet-up. Put your thinking caps on and join us for a really fun time. Don't forget your show-and-tells!
No reservations needed. Just show up and join in.
If you're joining us to finish up our beading from last month, please BYO beads and jewelry tools.
Preserving the Past for April with Sue
Wednesday, April 11 @ 6pm
Preserving the Past for April: "Our Time" created with Bo Bunny, Webster's Pages and custom embellishments we will make in class. Only 15 spaces available for this one.
Just Rite Cards with Nancy
Thursday, April 12 @ 6PM
Gorgeous things happen when combining Just Rite stamps with Spellbinders dies. It's Nancy's new fave thing to do and it doesn't take any effort at all. Just Rite has done all the work by matching dies with stamps so that you can create something wonderful. Join Nancy and create beautiful things that are Just Rite!
Intro to Copics with Missy
Friday, April 13 @ 6PM
Copic Markers are all the rage! Are you interested in learning to use these little gems? In this class, you will learn what all the excitement is about with these alcohol ink markers. Our very own Certified Copic Instructor Missy will show you how easy it is to color, shade, blend colors & even how to take care of your markers! See just how easy these markers are to use!
Bookbinding with Nancy
Saturday, April 14 @ 10:30-4:30
Nancy says this is a fun and *new-to-me* way to bind a book. Join Nancy when she shows you the how-tos of this amazing binding. This sample shows Pink Paislee paper and is *sold out* as a Pink Paislee book. I do have a few spots available if you don't mind substituting 7 Gypsies papers.
Two Tag Tuesday
Tuesday, April 17 @ 2-4PM or 6-8PM
Join Nancy to create two tags each month, each with a technique or two. Fee for this is only $10. Each month we will concentrate on a different theme so that you will end with a series of tags to use in scrapbooking or collect a series to make a mini-booklet.
This month: metal works.
Recipe Class for April With Missy
Wednesday, April 18 @ 6PM
New / Old FORMAT (5 1/2X 8 1/2) size, by popular request! Create recipe pages to add to your collection of family favorites and heirloom recipes.
Canvas Corp Project with Nancy
Thursday, April 19, @ 6PM
Dive into the world of Canvas Corp and create home decor that combines modern and nostalgic. BYO photo and we'll create something wonderful suitable for your home or a Mother's Day gift. Add your own favorite family recipe or *ingredients for a happy home*.
Advanced Resist Techniques with Nancy Curry
Saturday April 21, 2012 10:30 am-1:30 pm
This class takes beginning resist techniques to a new level and can be easily applied in altered art, scrapbooking, card-making, and other paper arts projects. Techniques demoed and explored include the use of palette stamps, templates, foam palettes, and patterning by mixing ink types, splattering, masking grids and freeform Bargello design.
Students do not need to have taken the basic resist class in January. This class stands alone.
Students will need to bring 3-5 dye ink pads (darker colors provide more contrast), a Metallic pad or two, several themed stamps in varying sizes, cutting mat/knife or small paper cutter and basic stamping supplies.
Document Your Life with Mary
Saturday, April 21 @ 1-4:30PM
Details and photos coming soon.
Kaisercraft Tray Frame with Sue
Sunday, April 15 @ 12-2PM
In the class we will decorate an unfinished wood frame. The frame measures 10x10 and is a great size to highlight a 4x6 photo. Mother's Day is right around the corner and this will make a great personalized gift.
Bring you basics PLUS:
Claudine Helmuth's Matte Medium & Foam Brush
Non Stick Craft Sheet
Mini Mister with Water
Ranger Archival Sepia Ink
Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Stain
Foam Tape or Dots/square
Beacon 3 in 1 Glue
Northwoods Cards with Mary
Tuesday, April 24@ 10:30AM & 6PM
Mary will teach 3 cards from this month's Northwoods release.
Savvy Stampings with Nancy
Wednesday, April 25 @ 2-4PM & 6-8PM
oin Nancy to create greeting cards using a stamp set specially selected just for this class. Then walk away with not just the handmade cards but the stamp set as well. That's right - you KEEP the stamp set valued at $15. All this and more for just $20. This month: birthday celebrations.
Gift Bags with Mary
Thursday, April 25 @ 6PM
Details coming soon.
Creating with Copics with Nancy
Friday, April 26 @ 2-4PM & 6-8PM
After taking Missy's beginning Copic class, learn to use your Copics to their best advantage - by shading and highlighting stamped images. Take your Copics to the next level as we create with these beautiful markers. (Sample coming soon!)
Travelogue Unibind Minibook with Nancy
Saturday, April 28 @ 10:30AM-4:30PM
Being a member of the Graphic 45 Design Team and working with these beautifully designed papers has been a dream come true. Join me for a class that uses nothing but Graphic 45 and techniques I've used for CHA samples. (Sample coming soon!)
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Easter is just around the corner and we are going to make some really special cards to send out. Join in the fun!
We will make 3 beautiful cards and the fee is $15.00.
Here is a list of the copic markers and supplies we will be using.
Detail scissors
Double sided tape
Paper cutter
3 in 1 glue or glue dots pop dots
Stickles-
Star dust, orange, fruit punch
Lime green, waterfall, yellow, platinum
Copic colors V04, V17, B000, B05, B02, RV10
G05, YG03, RV19, RV02, RV55
Y13, Y18, Y38, YR68, YR24,
E21, E31, E15, YR23, E00
All classes, workshops and crops require advance reservations.
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Join Amy, Saturday, March 24
between 1 - 3PM
for a special Make & Take.
She will show you how to take Vintaj Metal Blanks
{that you purchase}
and Specially designed Sizzix Embossing Folders
to make a stamped metal charm. Below are project examples:
{letter stamps are not available}
Designs are limited to supplies on hand.
Simple Stories is a For Keeps Sake favorite. Now in stock, the new 6x8 albums!
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Join Amy, Saturday, March 24
between 1 - 3PM
for a special Make & Take.
She will show you how to take Vintaj Metal Blanks
{that you purchase}
and Specially designed Sizzix Embossing Folders
to make a stamped metal charm. Below are project examples:
{letter stamps are not available}
Designs are limited to supplies on hand.
Several Brand NEW Collections from Bo Bunny have arrived @ For Keeps Sake this week and there is a little something for everyone!
Serenity
On The Go
Weekend Market
Alora
Ambrosia
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Summer is not far behind!
Check out these new products from K and Company & Creative Imaginations.
Ford Enthusiast
plus,
Oceanside.
Tim Coffey's Travel Collection.
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Last week was busy at FOR KEEPS SAKE! We are filling our displays with more new seasonal papers including Easter, Summer, Spring and Baby Girl and Boy.
On Saturday we added tons of new stamps as we increase our stamp inventory. Yesterday we put out the new Jolee's French General Collection, we could not get this out fast enough while our customers shopped right off the counter!
New Northwoods Wonders of Wildlife Display Board:
Artistic Outpost Vintage Inspired Art Stamps
Our classes are more popular than ever and fill up quickly. If you see one you like, call and sign up 314-487-8131 to save your space. We have several coming up this week that you won't want to miss including Two Tag Tuesday, Nancy W.'s technique based tag class!
Two Tag Tuesday with Nancy
Tuesday, March 20 @ 2-4PM OR 6-8 PM
Something new is happening at For Keeps Sake Scrapbook. Join Nancy to create two tags each month, each with a technique or two. Fee for this is only $10. Each month we will concentrate on a different theme so that you will end with a series of tags to use in scrapbooking or collect a series to make a mini-booklet.
Recipe Class for March with Missy
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We have a few new things to show you this week including:
Brand New Copic Coloring Guide
October Afternoon Sasparilla
New Tim Holtz Dies
Words to the Rescue Acrylic Stamps
Wood mounted stamps from Stamper's Anonymous
Cling Mount Stamps from Tim Holtz.
We also have Big Shots, Vagabonds and the new & improved Cinch in stock!
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March is well underway, SPRING will be here before you know it and so will our June Girlfriend's Getaway June 1-3. We still have a few openings for this one so get your deposit in ASAP! Call 314-487-8131 to make your reservation!
Here's what we have on our calendar this week!
CYI {Create Your Imagination} for March with Nancy
Tuesday, March 13 @ 6PM
This is a free meet-up on the 2nd Tuesday of each month @ For Keeps Sake Scrapbook. We start at 6 pm and share ideas and such. We start at 6 pm and share ideas and such. It's a great group of gals and you can jump in anytime and join our little soiree. Information about our March meet-up HERE!
Preserving the Past for March with Sue
Wednesday, March 14 @ 6-8PM
All classes, workshops and crops require advance reservations.
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