Barbra Davis’

April 2009 Paper Craft Monthly

Just Do It!
This week I visited my Now if you are like me One other interesting
son’s school while they this could be something thing Michael Anthony
had a visiting Author as simple as reorganiz- Steel told the students
( Michael Anthony ing the storage in my was that when he
Steel). I walked away basement. Or perhaps writes he takes some-
with a great reminder, getting out for a walk a one else’s ideas and
to “just do it”. couple of days a week. makes it his own. In
other words he uses
Mr. Steel was talking to Lets not forget how
their creativity to in-
the students about many times we have
spire his creativity. I
writing stories but he talked about getting
thought how that les-
also made a point to tell more done in our
son could also be ap-
them to apply this to scrapbooks.
plied to scrapbooking.
“The theme of this months everything and any-
newsletter quickly turned To help you “just do
thing. If they were I can not tell you how
to “Just Do It” I encour- it” you can always at-
thinking about sports, many times I have used
age everyone to keep that tend the FREE open
in mind and challenge school work, or perhaps an idea I have seen
crop on the last Friday
yourself in your everyday trying something new from magazines or the
of each month. This
life and of course, in your that might make them a CTMH idea books and
crafty scrapbooking & will help you to “just
little nervous they How-to books to jump
card making hobby too! do it” without adding
should “just do it”. start my creativity.
“JUST DO IT””~ Barb to your expenses.
I would like to chal- Together I think we can
If you need a little more
lenge each of you to all inspire each other to
help to “just do it” the
think about something “JUST DO IT”
$10 two page layout
that you have been
wont break the bank
thinking about
either.
accomplishing and
“Just Do It”.
Inside this issue:
Teachers & School Staff Promotion
National Scrap- 2 During the month of April I would like  April 24th—Scrapbook Lay-
book Month
to thank all of the employees that take out—Complete a double page
Promotion
part in educating our children. layout for only $7.00
Technique— 3
Creating Tabs During the month of April I would like  Also attend with a friend and I
to offer them following special pricing will give both of you a special
Stamp Of The 3
Month on my two monthly workshops. free gift.

April Calendar 4  April 13th— Cards—10 cards for Please register in advance and
only $7.00 show your schools ID (any school)
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May is National Scrapbooking Month

CTMH is starting the National At my May scrapbook workshop on
Scrapbook month celebration Friday 5/29 we will use this kit and
early. Between April 15th to May create the two-page layout pro-
31st you will be able to receive vided plus an additional two-page
this darling scrapbook kit . layout. There will be no additional
charge for the workshop If you
There are so many great features have the kit.
of this kit, I am sure you will love
it. Here are a few highlights: You can either purchase the kit for
$34.95 ($39.95 retail) or receive it
 Two different papers with FREE with $60 worth of stamp
purchase.
Glitter (1-strip & 1-floral)
 Die Cuts that will fit the Orders will need to placed no later
stamped floral images then 5/12 only if you plan to par-
ticipate in the workshop.
 A new Brochure for creating
two beautiful two-page lay-
outs. (new designs) I have figured out how to get as
close to $60 as possible:
 The new Mini-Medley Ac-
cent collection includes cro- 1 D size & 2 C size stamps = $60.85
chet Flowers Or
3 B size & 1 C size stamps = $60.80
“Let me help
What is included in the kit?
you get some The Tickled Pink scrapbooking kit includes:
work done on  1 – My Acrylix® “I Am” Stamp Set (D-size)
your  2 – 12” x 12” Floral B&T Duos™ Paper (1 with glitter)
scrapbook.  2 – 12” x 12” Stripe B&T Duos™ Paper (1 with glitter)
On 5/29 we  1 – 12” x 12” Blush Textured Cardstock
will create  1 – 12” x 12” Crystal Blue Textured Cardstock
two double  5 – 12” x 12” White Daisy Textured Cardstock (1 sheet with die-cut shapes)
page layout  1 –Mini-Medley Accents White Daisy Collection
with this kit”  1– Foam Texture Tool
 1– Brochure (instructions for 2 two-page layouts from brand-new patterns)
Featured Colors: Blush, Crystal Blue, Twilight, Hollyhock, Sweet Leaf

Bonus Offer
One of the things I like best
about Close To My Heart is
how everything matches.
From the papers and accents
to the inks, they all match.
To be sure you have the colors
that coordinate with this beau-
tiful set I am offering the fol-
lowing additional purchase
bonus:
 Purchase 4 ink pads for
only $18.00
 Purchase two blocks (one
4”x4” and one 2”x6.5”) for
only $17.00
 Purchase 4 markers for
only $10.00
Featured colors in this kit:
Blush, Crystal Blue, Twilight, No mountain is too big if
Hollyhock and Sweet Leaf. you remember to
“Just Do It”!
To be eligible for the Bonus
offer you need to either pur-
chase or qualify for a free Na-
tional Scrapbook Month kit
shown above.
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Technique of the Month—Creating Tabs

An easy way to label your pho-
tos on a scrapbook page is to
use a tab. There are some
great punches out there that
will do this for you. However
if you are like me you want to
Quick & Easy Tab
do it with the tools you already
have.
The photo on the left shows
you the simplest way to create
a tab.
1. Decide how wide you need
the tab. Be sure to have
enough room to write
what you want.
2. Cut a rectangle - the
length represents the
width of the writing space
3. Using a corner rounder, 3. Use a pencil to lightly trace
round the edges as shown. around the inside of the half
circle and approximately 1/2
4. Write your message and inch out on the sides at the
adhere it under the item bottom of the semi-circle.
you are labeling on your
scrapbook page.
If you would like to create a
semi-circle tab it will take a
little more work but still very
doable.
4. Cut out the tab you have
1. Punch a traced leaving a half inch on
circle big the bottom to adhere it to
enough to your project.
hold your
title
2. The negative from the punch
becomes your template.
Fold it in half as shown here
Half of a flower was added to
this tab to add another decora-
tive element rather than using
a label or title.

“Now it is your turn. I

would love to see how
you used tabs in your
scrapbook pages or on
your hand made
cards”

April’s Stamp Of The Month

This fun stamp set will not
only help you make beautiful
cards for your dad it also will
help you create beautiful
scrapbook pages.
You can purchase this stamp
set for $22.95 or
Spend $25 and receive it for
$17.95 (25% off)

If you like the effect of coloring
in stamped images this set can
be a lot of fun. I will have it
with me during the April 13th
card workshop. We will make
one Father’s Day card along
with 9 other cards.
Spend $50 and receive it for
$11.48 (50%)
Spend $75 and receive it for
$5.74 (75% off)
Spend $100 and receive it for
FREE. Available only in April—don’t miss out.
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”Just Do It”
Come to a workshop!
April 2009
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3—Cards 4
1:00 @ the Brick-
house Cafe

5 6 7 8 9 10 Scrapbook 11
6:30 @ the Cake
Box in Central
Square

12 13– Cards 14- Note Book 15 16 17 18

6:30 @ For children only
McDonalds in 11:00 @ the
Central Square Brewerton Library

19 20 21 22 23 24— 25
Scrapbooking
6:30 @ the CS
Middle School

26 27- Scrapbook 28 29 30
6:00 @ The
Brewerton Library

 3rd– Cards @ the Brick House Café-from 1:00—2:30- Fee $8.00 Come
For more information on
create fun cards and enjoy a special treat from the Café.
my calendar of events
 10th- School Days Scrapbook Workshop @ the Cake Box in Central please look at my
Square from 6:30—8:30—Fee $30., Capture your child’s memories of their web site,
time in elementary school. At this workshop you will create a double page
for each grade from Pre K to 5th grade. The pages are large pocket pages www.bdavis.myctmh.com
allowing you to store their report cards, special work & awards all in one
Feel free to contact me
place.
with questions
 13th—Cards* @ McDonalds in Central Square from 6:30—9:00 Create
10 cards for $10. This month we will be create Just Because cards includ-
ing a Mothers Day & a Fathers Day card.
Phone: 315-668-7525
 14th—Kids Notebook—The Brewerton Library is providing this FREE E-mail:
workshop for children. Each participant will create their very own note- bdavis@myctmh.com
book decorated to showcase their style. Please register with the library. www.bdavis.myctmh.com

 24th– Double Page Scrapbook Workshop & Open Crop *@ the Central *Teachers & School Staff
Square Middle School Art Room from 6:30—9:00. You can choose to cre- Can participate for only
ate a magazine quality layout for only $10.00 or bring your own supplies $7.00 during the month
and work for free. of April

 27th—Travel Scrapbook—The Brewerton Library is providing the FREE

workshop for adults. A photo of the album that we will be created is pro-
vided in the email body.