Yesterday was so rewarding; it was back over to the Leander Senior Center to make some 3x3 thank you cards with the seniors!  Wow we had such a group, it was so much larger than the first time!  I told the ladies they would be using their own creative juices, I had some samples, lots of paper, punches etc.  Alot of the ladies weren't quite sure what to do, where to start, but after the first card, they went to town.  All I can say is, they are very creative!!   Here are some pictures of the ladies and their cards:

Lots of stories, lots of fun! The one thing they kept asking me, when are you coming back?   love those ladies !! Most of all....THANK YOU Melissa for all your help !

I got the idea for this elf card from Dawn Olchefske on YouTube, here is my take on it.  I might have to do more next year, they are so cute and very quick to make!

Stampin' Up! has added 15 more products to their Clearance Rack Blitz! 

See the list of newly added products below:

Neutrals Flower Brads

Regals Flower Brads

Subtles Flower Brads 

Pretty in Pink 5/8" Satin Ribbon

Bashful Blue 5/8" Satin Ribbon

Chantilly 1/2" Crochet Trim

Artichoke 3/8" Denim Jean Ribbon

2010-2012 In Color Stampin' Write Markers

2011-2013 In Color 12" x 12" Textured Cardstock

Timeless Portrait Designer Series Paper

Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper

Well Worn Designer Series Paper

Beau Chateau Side Notes

Sweetest Stem Embosslits Dies

Flower Burst Embosslits Dies

 these additional products only available while supplies last in the Clearance Rack!
visit my website to order now !
http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/kimmaclaurin/

Delightful Challenge - Very Blingy

The Delightful Challenge this week is Very Blingy!   I decided to try out Wendy's skate svg.  I believe I really am liking this ice skate card! Come check out the challenge:  http://delightfulsketches.blogspot.com/ I used some blue eyelets to lace up the boot part and some Stampin' Up! white sweater trim ribbon and of course silver glitter paper for the skate part. I also added some glitter on the boot part, this picture makes it look like white dots !

LIM - Anniversary

I haven't entered a card in the "Less is More" challenge in quite awhile.  So I thought I'd better get to it!   You can find their challenge here: http://simplylessismoore.blogspot.com/ Here is my entry:

Here ya go Debbie !  

Beginning today, December 14, 2012,  we have added nearly 300 products to the Clearance Rack in the Online Store-with some discounted up to 80 percent!
Head on over to my website and order today ! http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/kimmaclaurin/

Unfortunately, the Ornamental Elegance Kits are Sold Out.  If you did happened to purchase one, the instructions can be found at: http://bit.ly/OrnamentalElegance    (It is a PDF)  Let me if you have any questions:  http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/kimmaclaurin/

Here are my ATC's for our SVGCuts swap #5 - Christmas theme.  Putting them in the mail tomorrow.  Can't wait to see the others! http://svgcuts.com/blog/

NAC #24

This weeks Nacho Average challenge is to use the following colors:

Here is my entry:

I embossed the night of navy with lacy brocade (its hard to see how pretty it is in this picture)  and I also embossed the bashful blue floral framelit with the polka dots.  In the center, I just had to use the vintage faceted button on top of the silver glimmer floral framelet with a large pearl in the button!  I also added smaller pearls on the tips of the bashful blue flower.

I'm so retired !!   I made this card today to enter in the Nacho Average challenge and when I went to load it, the challenge was closed.   I forgot today is Sunday and the challenge closes on Sundays.  oopsey !!  Here it is anyway:

Delightful Challenge

I tried Wendy's (Digital Delights by Louby Lou) new svg snowman card.   It's so cute I had to made two! I'm entering these gals in the weekly Digital Delights Delightful Challenge - All About Christmas.  You can find the challenge here: http://delightfulsketches.blogspot.com/

Got all my Christmas cards finished (I hope!) so I started wrapping gifts and discovered I didn't have any tags, here's what I came up with this year for tags.  Cute little gingerbread guys!

SVGCuts Ornaments

Todays project with Allison was making SVGCuts ornaments from the Christmas Ornaments kit:  http://www.svgcuts.com/ If we were putting up a tree this year, these guys would be on it!  So, I guess I'll have to take them to my daughters house to put on her tree!

Xmas mugs

and so, I made more mugs from Treasure Box Designs: http://treasureboxdesigns.com/ This time I used the snowman that comes with the mug and I didn't forget the candy cane!  Taking these over to my friends house tomorrow, I know she'll love them!

Made this mug from Treasure Box Design: http://treasureboxdesigns.com/ I covered the cherry cobbler mug with fabric to give it some texture. Then I tried to follow the center piece on the ornament from the cover page on the Stampin' Up! holiday catalog for the center of my mug.  Added a few pearls around the edge of the mug, tied cherry cobbler and white sweater ribbon on the handle and voila !! What is missing from this picture is the red candy cane!  oops, I took the picture before I put the candy cane in!  At least I remember the hot chocolate!!

The ornament on the cover of our holiday catalog is such a hit that we are making it available to you and your customers--just in time to deck the halls with terrific trimmings you've made yourself! We've simplified this fun project so that you can quickly and easily achieve the same results. In addition to the kit, all you need is a glue gun, scissors, and adhesive. (Our Anywhere Glue Sticks [104045] are perfect for assembly.) Want greeting or place cards to go with those ornaments? The Ornament Keepsakes Stamp Set (W 128048 C 128051) gives you perfect coordination. Fancy a little sparkle and shine? Sprinkle on our Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter (102023)!
Create 10 heirloom ornaments--or stunning tags to attach to a special neighbor gift.
The Ornamental Elegance Kit (132832) is $14.95 and includes:

• Die-Cut Cardstock Elements
• Cherry Cobbler 3-1/2" Scalloped Tulle Ribbon
• Natural Linen Thread
• Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons 
• Large Pearl Basic Jewels

Order these now so you will have plenty of time to make them for Christmas gifting--or for your family tree! Available while supplies last.

SVGCuts ATC Swap #4

Oh my gosh, everyone did such a great job on all the ATCs ! Take a look: