Barba 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 to 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  4/24 Scrapbook Layout—
book Month
to thank all of the employees that take Complete a double page layout
Promotion
part in educating our children. 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  4/13 Cards—10 cards for only Please register in advance and
$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 and additional two-
this darling scrapbook kit . page layout. There will be no addi-
tional charge for the workshop If
There are so many great features you 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 $60 worth of stamp pur-
chase.
Glitter (1-stip & 1-floral)
 Die Cuts that will fit the Orders will need to place your or-
stamped floral images der no later then 5/12 only if you
plan to participate 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 5/24 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 pat-
terns)
Featured Colors: Blush, Crystal Blue, Twilight, Hollyhock, Sweet Leaf
Bonus Offer
One of the things I like best  Purchase 4 ink pad for Featured colors in this kit:
about Close To My Heart is only $18.00
how everything matches. Blush, Crystal Blue, Twilight, No mountain is too big if
Hollyhock and Sweet Leaf. you remember to
From the papers and accents  Purchase two blocks (one “Just Do It”!
to the inks, they all match. 4”x4” and one 2”x6.5”) for
To qualify for the Bonus offer
only $17.00
To be sure you have the colors you need to either qualify or
that coordinate with this beau- purchase the National Scrap-
 Purchase 4 markers for
tiful set I am offering the fol- book Month kit shown above.
only $10.00
lowing additional purchase
bonus:
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Technique of the Month—Creating Tabs

An easy way to label your
photo’s on a scrapbook page is
to use a tab. There are some
great punches out their that
will do this for you. However
if you are like me you want to
Quick & Easy Tab
do it with the tools your al-
ready have.
The photo on the left shows
you the simplest way to create
a tab.
1. Decide how wide you need
to tab. Be sure to have
enough room to write
what you want.
2. Cut a rectangle the length
represents the with 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.

“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 Fathers day card along
with 9 others.
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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April 2009 For more information on

 3rd– Cards @ the Brick House Café-from 1:00—2:30- Fee $8.00 Come create my calendar events please
fun cards and enjoy a special treat from the Café` look at my web site,
www.bdavis.myctmh.com
 10th- School Days Scrapbook Workshop @ the Cake Box in Central Square
from 6:30—8:30—Fee $30., Capture you child’s memories of their time in Feel free to contact me
elementary school. At this workshop you will create a double page for each with questions
grade from Pre K to 5th grade. The pages are large pocket pages allowing you
to store their report cards, special work & awards all in one place.
Phone: 315-668-75255
 13th—Cards* @ McDonalds in Central Square from 6:30—9:00 Create 10 E-mail:
cards for $10. This month we will be create Just Because cards including a
bdavis@myctmh.com
Mothers day & a Fathers day card
www.bdavis.myctmh.com
 24th– Double Page Scrapbook Workshop & Open Crop *@ the Central Square
Middle School Art Room from 6:30—9:00. You can choose to create a maga-
zine quality layout for only $10.00 or bring your own supplies and work for
free.
* Teachers & School Staff Can participate for only $7.00 during the
month of April