Christmas Open House

Saturday November 14th is Christmas open house. Come in and have a treat or two, check out all the possible ideas for a handmade gift or sample of Christmas cards.

November Already

It won't be long and we'll all be fretting that Christmas will be here before we know it and we're not done getting ready.

COME TO FOR KEEPS SAKE, and your troubles will be over. Learn how to make a great gift for pennies and see what everyone's reaction will be. It's a garantee they'll shed a few tears and proudly display their gift for everyone to see.

Here are some suggestions but the ideas are endless.
Calendar
Etched Cookie platter
Jewelry Box
Gift Can
Picture Frame
Can of Cards

Weddings

To date I have prepared at least 50 invitation creations and sold over 20. I do baby shower, bridal shower, anniversary and wedding invitations. So far this year I've completed 19 weddings and have 8 weddings booked for next year along with one golden anniversary. Out of the 20 customers I've only had one unhappy bride and I don't think anything could have made her happy.

My Cat

Yesterday I had to put my cat down. I call her my cat even though I didn't really want her to begin with. She came to us when my daughter was between jobs and needed a place for the cat to stay. She was with us for almost a year and I didn't have the heart to let the her go when my daughter moved to NY. Over the past five years she became such a big part of our lives and was fun to watch when she and our two dogs were playing. When I brought her to the vet yesterday I was very surprised how much she really ment to me and how having her in the house was such a comfort. She was always waiting for me at the door when I came home. She loved her small spoon full of ice cream as her night time snack and made me laugh when she got the night crazy's. I didn't realize how much I would miss her until I got home last night and she wasn't there. Be good to your pet everyone.

50th Anniversary Invitaions

Yesterday I met a wonderful couple who will be celebrating their 50th anniversary next June. They came in to order anniversary invitations. Actually they needed them for two parties. One a traditional dinner celebration and one for a pig roast. They loved all of my designs but that's not the most important part of the story. The couple was so much fun. The man had me in stitches with his jokes. I asked the woman what kept them together all these years and she said laughter and respect. Two simple words that have such powerful meaning. To bad young couples today don't get it.

Weddings

Wedding design has become a huge industry. Having your invitations especially designed for the bride and groom is the best way to set the tone of the wedding. They can be fun and funky or sophisticated and traditional. I create them just for you. I also prepare table numbers, placecards, ceremony programs, thank you's and can even create a unique centerpiece for your tables. You can stop in and see my work or if you can't get here all we need is a personal interview over the phone and I will prepare three samples for you to evaluate. We can write any verse or poem and change anything to your specifications. And of course if your not happy we understand. It's all about the couple and we encourage you to find exactly what you want to make your wedding a dream come true.

Get an early start on Christmas

Many people are making Christmas gifts this year. It's cheaper, fun and very personal. Want to make mom cry give her a calendar with pictures of the grandkids. Want to make your friends ooo and ahhh, make them a hand made card, gift can, etched cookie plate or hand made earrings. The sky's the limit. Come in and see all the samples, you won't regret it.

We also have gift certificates!!!!!

I'm still here

Sorry everyone I haven't been keeping up with the blog. I should however let everyone know what's been going on. I started a line of wedding invitations and also create unique invitations based on the individual brides request. I have made so many unique invitations you must come and see.

The experts say the invitation sets the tone of the wedding so the more creative the more fun, elegant, casual or over the top your wedding can be. I can do any color, any style, and just about any concept. I also do programs, thank you's, party favors, table numbers, placecards, and menu's; just about anything paper you can think of.

I've also geered up for the Holidays and am having a SALE October 3rd in honor of my birthday.

I also don't want people to forget it's important to shop local. Keep small business's open it's what keeps our communitees going.

There will be more so stay tuned.

Donna

MARCH PAGE THEME

The winner of January's "scrapbook page layout" contest is Vickie Frederickson of Stephenson. Congratulation's Vickie.

The scrapbook page layout theme for March is ..."Shades of Green"... with white as the accent color. It can be any event but all the paper used must be a shade of green.

Please submit your page by March 14th.

I'm BAAACKKKK!!!!

Dear Scrapbookers,

I'm sorry I haven't been keeping up on this blog but I was on vacation for three weeks and now I'm all rested and ready to go. I know it's tough for many of you with this economy and all the negative information we receive daily. I'm here to say that I will not be raising any of my prices, I will be having more sales and will continue to look for the very best product value I can find. I would also like to thank all of you for continuing to shop local. It's important our community pull together and shop locally as often as possible.

Well on to more important things like SCRAPBOOKING!!!!!

OH THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS FRIGHTFUL....

Can you believe this weather? The water pipes here at the store have frozen up so I had to cancel last nights Tips and Techniques night. I will reschedule but better yet I will be having another cricut class. Many people have called and requested another since they were not able to attend Tuesday's class. I only have one scrapbook page entered into the contest so I'll be extending the entrance date to January 23rd.

THIS WEEKS SALE

10% OFF SCRAPBOOK PAGE REFILLS.

SCRAPBOOK PAGE CONTEST

Scrapbook Page Contest
*Starting January 5th "For Keeps Sake" is holding a monthly Scrapbook Page contest. Each month you can submit a scrapbook page based on the monthly "THEME" and win a gift certificate for $10.00. Each winner will then be eligible for the GRAND FINALE, held in December, were you could win a $100.00 gift certificate. The theme will be announced in the Peshtigo Time Saver the 1st Saturday of each month or you can call "For Keeps Sake" at (906) 863-7000.

*The first month page must be submitted by the 16th of January. Your page will then be displayed in the store where the customers will be the judges. Each entry will be given a number and customers will vote by number. At the end of each month the numbers will be tallied and the winner announced.

*This months theme - "Anything Goes", it can be anything from the 1st day of school to Christmas morning.

All submissions must be traditional scrapbooking NO DIGITAL

TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

JANUARY 15th

I've scheduled a FREE tips and techniques night. Learn how to make your own rub-on's, use chunky glue, etching glass, etc. The class is FREE, and will only last 1 hour but be prepared to stay if you'd like to etch your very own a plate, the cost is $5.00

Class starts at 6:00

A NEW YEAR STARTS WITH "CRICUT" CLASS

I'm so sorry that I haven't been posting anything. The end of 2008 was so busy thank's to all of you. Then there's inventory. Well I'm back!!!!!

This year is going to be great. We're starting off with a Cricut class January 13th for all you new Cricut owners. I'll be showing you how to set them up, what the buttons are for and what cartridges are good and bad. I'll also show you the NEW Cricut accessories. Learn how to etch glass, make your own rubber stamps and cuttlebug embossing folders. Be prepared to have alot of creative fun.

The class starts at 6:00
Cost is $5.00