Friday, February 1, 2013

National Scrapbook Day!

Have YOU heard the news?!
Bo Bunny is coming to Imagine That!!
That's right BO BUNNY!
They are teaching a full day of AMAZING classes
that you DON'T want to miss!
 
 
Check out their newest collections!






 
Only a few spots remain!
Is one of them yours?
Call the store for more details and to register!

February Newsletter

Imagine That! Scrapbooks & Gifts Imagine That! Scrapbooks & Gifts317 N. Main Street
PO Box 1028
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 622-5252
imaginethatscrapbooks@yahoo.com
www.imaginethatscrapbooks.com
Business Hours: M-F 9 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday 10 AM - 6PM
Feb2013
The Scrapbook SentinelA Free Newsletter For The Friends of:
Imagine That! Scrapbooks & Gifts
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February might be the shortest month but we have it jam packed with lots of fun things going on. We have new inventory arriving from CHA, new classes and ideas, Crops, Clubs and so much more. With one month into 2013 come and gone we have only 11 more to go.
Valentines is around the corner, and to me it's a day when I get to acknowledge the friends and family in my life to whom I have given piece of my heart , they say love is blind... I hope not. There is so much I love and I want to cherish every bit of it.
I am currently working an album "What I love about you" It's an ABC album about my sweet precious grandson. It goes something like this... "A" is for Aedan All the things I love about you. "B" is for one of your many nicknames we have for you "Baby Baluga" "C" is for Children are our gifts from God, and what a beautiful gift you are. "D" is for your Determination, "E" is for your Eagerness to learn new things "F" is for your funny personality. You get the point.

I had mentioned last month that my goal for 2013 was to live life in the moment, and so far I have kept that goal. I continue to work hard but now I work harder at enjoying my life, my family and all the things I love. I enjoy writing simple thoughts in my journal. I have to admit I feel better, stronger and re-charged by doing this.

Shortly before the passing of my beloved husband he said these words to a lifelong friend, I love you. AND to this day that friend tells me he has made a commitment to tell someone he loves them every day. Sometimes in our busy lives we take things for granted and forget the most important thing we can give- our love. Take the time to say these 3 simple words to someone
... I LOVE YOU. ..
Happy Valentine's Day I give you a piece of my heart.
February at a Glance
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February 1st: Challenge OPENS
February 2nd: UFO Club
February 3rd: Super Crop!
February 9th: Love Double Page Layout
February 16th: French Kiss Altered Mini AlbumFebruary 16th: Card Maker Club
February 16th: Copic Card Class
February 16th: IT Cards DUE
February 25th: Challenge Closes

Kraftin' Krista
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AWW!!! My BABY is 3!
Sorry, I just can't get over the fact that Aedan is 3 years old!
Time flies! Of course anyone that sees him swears he is at least 4!
He is such a BIG BOY!

January was a crazy month for us, the New Year, our new In Store Rewards Program, CHA, Aedan and Bobby's Birthday, and the Announcement of National Scrapbook Day Events, AND Scrapped... Battle of IT Crafters, no wonder it flew by!
New items are already arriving in store from CHA so make sure you stop on by! I just LOVE the new FabScraps lines Little Peeps and Summer! They are precious in every way (and a little humor is found in the Summer Line, see if you can find it!) and carry the quality and vintage vibe that we expect from FabScraps! I know once you see this Summer line it will make you smirk as well and you can't help but LOVE IT!
Join us!
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Don't forget we have MANY Great things you can join us in every month!

We have our MONTHLY challenges where you could
win OVER $50.00 in Free product!
You could enter cards, layouts, projects and SO much more!

Are you a card maker?
Then we have the perfect thing for you!
Our Monthly Inspiration Trading Cards!

What about a technique junkie?
Then join us in one of our classes!
Our Monthly Card Maker Club is jam packed with
techniques while we make cards, have fun, laugh,
and enjoy good company!

We would LOVE to have you!
Artsy Amanda
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Hey there everyone!
It is February and love is in the air and creativity is everywhere! We have been super busy down at the store moving and bustling around. I hope that everyone's New Year is off to a great start and so are your resolutions. I personally have been aiming to lose some of that holiday weight and commited to more healthier options; I always encourage a healthy life style and I hope that it may inpire many of you to do the same. It does not have to be anything intense, it could be as simple as replacing a candybar with an apple or going for an evening walk. I know you will notice a little more pep in your step and a difference in how you feel.
Come down to the store and recieve all the inspiration you need from the fresh new layouts on the floor to all the awesome classes that we have lined up. We have had tons of requests for classes and they are filling up fast so do not hesitate, grab a friend or two and make some weekend plans to come and join us for one of our many classes. You never know what you are going to learn and I promise after one you will be hooked!
This month I have been inspired with the Luminarte paints. Within each package there are three colors and a resist powder that can either be used with the included medium or with water. There are dozens of ways to use these powders and the best part is you pick how bright or light you want them. They have an eye catching glimmer and are so easy to use; so take my advie and give them a try.
SUPER CROP!
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Come join us in a crop!
Just a few spots remain!
This will be a themed crop with games, give-aways,
unlimited tea and coffee,
each crafter will get a FULL 6' Crafting table,
Specials, LOTS Of FUN and MORE!
Space is very limited and we will sell out!
Call the store to reserve your spot!
Spots are only $35!
February Challenge
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Every month we will be posting a challenge on our Facebook, Blog, in our newsletter etc. The Challenge will be the same, you can just access it from all outlets! The challenge will be both a product and sketch challenge. We will provide you with a sketch and a line that your layout (or project) must be completed from. The layout must be 80% of that product line, so yes, you can add more of your own embellishments and touches! Every month our design team will provide you with samples and ideas to get those creative juices going. (They WILL NOT actually be in the challenge) With that said the challenge and prizes are available to ANYONE except store employees and immediate families of store employees! Yes, that means you can even be from out of town!
All you have to do is complete the challenge and turn it in to us by
the deadline and we will announce the winners!
***Note that our Challenge themes are always a month behind.
We intend that for you to finish your project from start to finish.
Our winners are picked by a blind panel of judges that consist of
Manufacturers, Designers, and Reps!
THAT EASY!
This month's challenge: Winter Fairy Tales (Webster's Pages)
The Groom (TPC Studios) and Gold Swirl (Anna Griffin)

This month's challenge is to incorporate
DIFFERENT manufacturer's papers into a project!
80% of product used must be from the chosen items.
Due: February 25th (Monday)
Entries can be brought into the store or emailed to us (imaginethatscrapbooks@yahoo.com)
Remember that the Sketches are just a starting point for you!
We hope you enjoy!

Check out our January Challenge Gallery!
February Challenge Products
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Paper:
Webster's Pages: Winter Fairy Tales Line
"Once Upon a Time", "Magic All Around", "Little Fairy Tale"
TPC Studio: "The Groom"
Anna Griffin: "Gold Swirl"
Various embellishments!

Are you joining us?

You could win OVER $50 in Free Product!

Check out our December Challenge Gallery!
February Challenge Prize
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Check out this Prize Package!
OVER $50!
Join our Monthly Challenges and this could be yours!
Prize Package includes Country Estate, In Love, Western Romance, Yacht Club and more!

February Challenge Inspiration
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Check out Krista's take on the challenge and sketch!
Card Maker Club!
February
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Come join us for our Monthly Card Maker's Club.
Don't forget you don't have to bring anything! We supply it all!!

Date: Saturday, February 16th(3rd Saturday of the Month)
Time: 2:00pm

Instructor: Krista
Cost Quarterly Member***: $75.00

Cost Monthly Member**: $35.00


Yes if you are a quarterly member your 3rd month is only $5.00!!!
Quarters are as follows (Jan-Mar; Apr-June; July-Sept; Oct-Dec)
You can sign up quarterly for only $75 and be guaranteed a spot.
Or you can sign up monthly on a 1st come basis for $35.
**Please note the number of MONTHLY spots are not guaranteed and sell out quickly!
***Quarterly Members will not be accepted after January. New quarter starts in April.

Click here to see our January 2013 Card Maker Club!
Scrapped!
The Battle of the I.T. Crafters
Who will be SCRAPPED Next?
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Join us in this amazing game.
Where you compete to have lots of fun, great prizes,
and not to mention BRAGGING rights!

Do you want to be a part of Scrapped?
Just email us!
Our 1st Scrapped Competition will be held in March!
SO... check your calendars and join in on the fun!
We will only be accepting 4 people to participate in March!
Then next round will be in June, so don't wait!

Click here to EMAIL us!
National Scrapbook Day 2013
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You voted, we listened!
Your favorite paper manufacturer is coming to Imagine That!
Yes, BO BUNNY will be teaching all day classes at Imagine That!
for National Scrapbook Day 2013!

National Scrapbook Day will consist of ALL DAY classes, T-shirt, Goody Bag, Group Photo, Light Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks and Unlimited Tea, Coffee, and Lemonade, Door Prizes, a complimentary Friday Night Crop, LOTS OF FUN and MUCH MORE!**
**Call the store for more details!

Don't wait, we are already almost SOLD OUT with just a few spots left.

We are so excited to be joined with CarrieAnn, Danny, Stacey, Judy, Meghan, Marilyn, Agnes, Jessica, Belinda, Jeanne, Josette, Carla, Jodi, Jordyn, Jerilyn, Raynell, Julie, and Jenifer!

We would LOVE to have YOU join us as well!
Only 6 spots left!
Call for more details as well to register!

Check out the New Bo Bunny Lines here and to vote for your Favorites!
The Perfect Heart
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One day a young man was standing in the middle of the town proclaiming that he had the most beautiful heart in the whole valley. A large crowd gathered and they all admired his heart for it was perfect. There was not a mark or a flaw in it.

Yes, they all agreed it truly was the most beautiful heart they had ever seen. The young man was very proud and boasted more loudly about his beautiful heart.

Suddenly, an old man appeared at the front of the crowd and said “Why, your heart is not nearly as beautiful as mine.”


The crowd and the young man looked at the old man’s heart. It was beating strongly, but full of scars, it had places where pieces had been removed and other pieces put in, but they didn’t fit quite right and there were several jagged edges. In fact, in some places there were deep gouges where whole pieces were missing.


The people stared – how can he say his heart is more beautiful, they thought? The young man looked at the old man’s heart and saw its state and laughed. “You must be joking,” he said. “Compare your heart with mine, mine is perfect and yours is a mess of scars and tears.”

“Yes,” said the old man, “Yours is perfect looking but I would never trade with you. You see, every scar represents a person to whom I have given my love – I tear out a piece of my heart and give it to them, and often they give me a piece of their heart which fits into the empty place in my heart, but because the pieces aren’t exact, I have some rough edges, which I cherish, because they remind me of the love we shared.

Sometimes I have given pieces of my heart away, and the other person hasn’t returned a piece of his heart to me. These are the empty gouges – giving love is taking a chance.


Although these gouges are painful, they stay open, reminding me of the love I have for these people too, and I hope someday they may return and fill the space I have waiting. So now do you see what true beauty is?”


The young man stood silently with tears running down his cheeks. He walked up to the old man, reached into his perfect young and beautiful heart, and ripped a piece out. He offered it to the old man with trembling hands. The old man took his offering, placed it in his heart and then took a piece from his old scarred heart and placed it in the wound in the young man’s heart. It fit, but not perfectly, as there were some jagged edges.


The young man looked at his heart, not perfect anymore but more beautiful than ever, since love from the old man’s heart flowed into his. They embraced and walked away side by side.


How sad it must be to go through life with a whole untouched heart.
Buy 3 Get 1 FREE
Any Luminarte Product
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Buy a Rock-A-Block Set
Get 1 Acrylic Stamp of your choice FREE!
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