Paper Craft Monthly Newsletter

April 2009

Barbra Davis’

Paper Craft Monthly Just Do It!

“The theme of this months newsletter quickly turned to “Just Do It” I encourage everyone to keep that in mind and challenge yourself in your everyday life and of course, in your crafty scrapbooking & card making hobby too! “JUST DO IT””~ Barb

Inside this issue: National Scrapbook Month Promotion

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Technique— Creating Tabs

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Stamp Of The Month

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April Calendar

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This week I visited my son’s school while they had a visiting Author ( Michael Anthony Steel). I walked away with a great reminder, to “just do it”.

Now if you are like me this could be something as simple as reorganizing the storage in my basement. Or perhaps getting out for a walk a couple of days a week.

Mr. Steel was talking to the students about writing stories but he also made a point to tell them to apply this to everything and anything. If they were thinking about sports, school work, or perhaps trying something new that might make them a little nervous they should “just do it”.

Lets not forget how many times we have talked about getting more done in our scrapbooks.

I would like to challenge each of you to think about something that you have been thinking about accomplishing and “Just Do It”.

To help you “just do it” you can always attend the FREE open crop on the last Friday of each month. This will help you to “just do it” without adding to your expenses. If you need a little more help to “just do it” the $10 two page layout wont break the bank either.

One other interesting thing Michael Anthony Steel told the students was that when he writes he takes someone else’s ideas and makes it his own. In other words he uses their creativity to inspire his creativity. I thought how that lesson could also be applied to scrapbooking. I can not tell you how many times I have used an idea I have seen from magazines or the CTMH idea books and How-to books to jump start my creativity. Together I think we can all inspire each other to “JUST DO IT”

Teachers & School Staff Promotion During the month of April I would like to thank all of the employees that take part in educating our children.

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April 24th—Scrapbook Layout—Complete a double page layout for only $7.00

During the month of April I would like to offer them following special pricing on my two monthly workshops.

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Also attend with a friend and I will give both of you a special free gift.

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Please register in advance and show your schools ID (any school)

April 13th— Cards—10 cards for only $7.00

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May is National Scrapbooking Month CTMH is starting the National Scrapbook month celebration early. Between April 15th to May 31st you will be able to receive this darling scrapbook kit . There are so many great features of this kit, I am sure you will love it. Here are a few highlights:

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Two different papers with Glitter (1-strip & 1-floral)

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Die Cuts that will fit the stamped floral images

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A new Brochure for creating two beautiful two-page layouts. (new designs)

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You can either purchase the kit for $34.95 ($39.95 retail) or receive it FREE with $60 worth of stamp purchase. Orders will need to placed no later then 5/12 only if you plan to participate in the workshop. I have figured out how to get as close to $60 as possible:

The new Mini-Medley Accent collection includes crochet Flowers

“Let me help you get some work done on your scrapbook. On 5/29 we will create two double page layout with this kit”

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At my May scrapbook workshop on Friday 5/29 we will use this kit and create the two-page layout provided plus an additional two-page layout. There will be no additional charge for the workshop If you have the kit.

1 D size & 2 C size stamps = $60.85 Or 3 B size & 1 C size stamps = $60.80 What is included in the kit? The Tickled Pink scrapbooking kit includes:

1 – My Acrylix® “I Am” Stamp Set (D-size) 2 – 12” x 12” Floral B&T Duos™ Paper (1 with glitter) 2 – 12” x 12” Stripe B&T Duos™ Paper (1 with glitter) 1 – 12” x 12” Blush Textured Cardstock 1 – 12” x 12” Crystal Blue Textured Cardstock 5 – 12” x 12” White Daisy Textured Cardstock (1 sheet with die-cut shapes) 1 –Mini-Medley Accents White Daisy Collection 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 beautiful set I am offering the following additional purchase bonus:

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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, Hollyhock and Sweet Leaf. To be eligible for the Bonus offer you need to either purchase or qualify for a free National Scrapbook Month kit shown above.

No mountain is too big if you remember to “Just Do It”!

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Technique of the Month—Creating Tabs

Quick & Easy Tab

An easy way to label your photos 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 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.

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Cut a rectangle - the length represents the width of the writing space

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Using a corner rounder, round the edges as shown.

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Write your message and adhere it under the item 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. 1. Punch a circle big enough to hold your title

3. Use a pencil to lightly trace around the inside of the half circle and approximately 1/2 inch out on the sides at the bottom of the semi-circle.

4. Cut out the tab you have traced leaving a half inch on the bottom to adhere it to your project.

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 decorative 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

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 $25 and receive it for $17.95 (25% off)

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 Sun

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”Just Do It” Come to a workshop!

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3—Cards

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1:00 @ the Brickhouse Cafe

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10 Scrapbook

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6:30 @ the Cake Box in Central Square

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13– Cards

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6:30 @ McDonalds in Central Square

For children only 11:00 @ the Brewerton Library

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24— Scrapbooking

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6:30 @ the CS Middle School

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27- Scrapbook

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6:00 @ The Brewerton Library

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3rd– Cards @ the Brick House Café-from 1:00—2:30- Fee $8.00 Come create fun cards and enjoy a special treat from the Café.

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School Days Scrapbook Workshop @ the Cake Box in Central Square from 6:30—8:30—Fee $30., Capture your child’s memories of their 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 allowing you to store their report cards, special work & awards all in one place.

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 including a Mothers Day & a Fathers Day card.

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14th—Kids Notebook—The Brewerton Library is providing this FREE workshop for children. Each participant will create their very own notebook decorated to showcase their style. Please register with the library.

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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 magazine quality layout for only $10.00 or bring your own supplies and work for free.

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27th—Travel Scrapbook—The Brewerton Library is providing the FREE workshop for adults. A photo of the album that we will be created is provided in the email body.

For more information on my calendar of events please look at my web site, www.bdavis.myctmh.com Feel free to contact me with questions

Phone: 315-668-7525 E-mail: [email protected] www.bdavis.myctmh.com *Teachers & School Staff Can participate for only $7.00 during the month of April