Recently someone told me that some of the schools are not teaching cursive any more. Since I don't have little ones in school, I'm not sure if this is true or not. If it is true, it's sad. It's a... Continue reading

The For Keeps Sake Stamp Club class begins at 6 pm with 3 cards using Graphic 45 Place In Time papers. Please BYO supplies to include: cutter scissors adhesive (wet or dry) pop-up dots or pop-up adhesive Please make sure... Continue reading

My friend Sonja sent this to me and wow! Zev Hoover is only 14 years old. These photos that he took and manipulated are amazing! http://slideshow.today.com/slideshow/today/teen-photographer-creates-tiny-portraits-52083634 Enjoy! Continue reading

whatever that is. Things are getting a bit better and have slowed down slightly. Beau & Lindsey's wedding was beautiful and so much fun! They are so cute together and very, very happy. Their two pups are doing great and... Continue reading

Because of all the things happening in my life right now, I am resigning one of my positions at For Keeps Sake. Athough I will still teach classes, beginning in June I will no longer be behind the counter. For... Continue reading

At For Keeps Sake last night playing with altered keys. Continue reading

In one of my classes last night we got to talking about color - how to combine, what works with what etc. Color wheels have fascinated me since I first started painting at age 16. My Mom enrolled me in... Continue reading

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... Continue reading

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Lots of creativity last night at Create Your Imagination. Here are some of the *key girls* at work: and their altered keys: Hope you can join us next month! Continue reading

Create Your Imagination free meet-up. We're altering keys. To learn more click here: http://art-from-the-heart.typepad.com/art_from_the_heart_class_/ Hope you can join us @ For Keeps Sake Paper Arts & Rubber Stamps 4530 Lemay Ferry Rd - St. Louis 63129 (314) 487-8131 Continue reading

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Will it ever end? It's my need to keep things organized and fresh (or perhaps just a bit OCD). This morning I started organizing my room again. I don't move furniture around but I do move supplies - out! As... Continue reading

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Basic Supply List Following is a list of basics that should be brought to each workshop: Cutter Precision scissors Adhesive: both wet and dry Ink to match the project you're working on + ink applicator Nice to haves: Pop-ups; sandpaper; paper piercer; edge distresser; pencil; ruler; Crop-a-dile; tweezers There may be other supplies required for a particular workshop. Please check under each class date for any additions to the basic supply list. Please note: Most workshops have limited seating and 4 students per class is required. Reservations are made through For Keeps Sake/St. Louis MO @ (314) 487-8131. Tuesday, June... Continue reading

Very lucky to be the guest blogger on the Splash of Color blog. Run on over and see what it's all about. Splash of Color and stop by For Keeps Sake to see this project in person and to get... Continue reading

But first . . . Been working on getting some mini-books finished. As you probably can guess, I have piles and piles of *to do* projects. (Don't we all.) Three down, many many more to go. Even though it doesn't... Continue reading

If you're a member of For Keeps Sake's Stamp Club, in addition to an every day discount on stamps, you receive a COMPLIMENTARY class. Tomorrow night's class will feature 3 hand made cards. Please bring to class: Basics to include... Continue reading

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It's no secret that I love everything that Heather Jacob creates. She is an amazing artist and a true inspiration. There's just one problem . . . she lives in Australia. So stalking her here in the U.S. is near... Continue reading

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We moved Beau & Lindsey into their new house. So excited for them! Bill has recently been diagnosed with CLL/lymphoma. The doctors say it's a result of agent orange in Vietnam. Mom fell out of bed and broke her arm... Continue reading

everyone is Irish! Continue reading

Lazying around the house today, playing with paper and paint. I have this idea for a book cover and have this picture in my head of what it should look like. It's not happening yet so I'm still dabbling in... Continue reading