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I was excited about seeing Basic Grey's holiday collection this year. I really enjoyed their festive collections from the past. But, so far, I'm not too impressed by what they came up with this year. Even the name, Wassail, is a bit strange to me. Maybe, it hasn't grown on me yet. Anyway, here it is. What do you think?









And they also added a calendar creator to their line:


I think this year, I may stick to their previous year's holiday collections. Those were papers I could never grow tired of.

If you love to play around with colors, palettes, and design patterns,
this website is a great place to experiment.

COLOURlovers gives the people who use color - whether for ad campaigns, product design, or in architectural specification - a place to check out a world of color, compare color palettes, submit news and comments, and read color related articles and interviews.

One interesting feature is that when you create a palette, there is an option to attach an inspiration image to it. This next palette I made came from the colors of the photo below it.



Colour Lovers can be pretty addicting. So be warned.

Oooh how I love Basic Grey. Every one of the paper lines that they have put out is worth buying. They are so unique and unlike any other. I just learned that they have introduced some new lovelies for winter 2008. There are oodles of new papers, so I'll share my favorites from each line.

Archaic:

Cupcake:

Sultry:

Boxer:

There are so many to see and enjoy from each line. I didn't even mention their "two scoops" and "sugared" lines, either, that are equally as yummy. I can hardly wait to get my hands on all of them.
enjoy.

Oh how I wished I could sew. I just saw Amy Butler's latest fabrics which will be available in April. Take a look at her Midwest Modern line:


I see a lot of similarities from her previous patterns. But I like the new colors and always like what she comes out with. Since I don't sew, I am still holding out for the paper that will hopefully soon follow. (fingers crossed.)

Oooh such loveliness is being created at PaPaYa, made up of 2 uberly talented artists, Anahata & Gina Katkin. Everything is so vibrant and yummy. Rather than ruining it by trying to describe this beautiful work, just take a look:






There is lot's to see like gift cards, magnets, art prints, postcards, and more, at PaPaYa. It's just a beautiful site filled with gorgeous things. Check it out.

If you haven't heard of Hambly Screen Prints, then take a moment to pay them a visit. Their products are geared towards scrapbooking. But, then again most of my favorite paper/supply sources are and I am definitely not a scrapbooker. You don't have to be a scrapper to appreciate their super products. Though the company has been in business for 35 years, they have a very fresh and hip line of papers, overlays, rub-ons, stickers, and other great stuff. I purchased a set of their awesome chandelier rub-ons a while back, and have yet to use them. They are one of those things that I love so much that I'm afraid to use them. ( I know that is silly). But, I think today, I have come up with a great idea, which if I follow through with, I'll post here. So, look at some of the delicious designs they offer below, and then go pay them a visit. You'll be glad you did.


This first one is an overlay they offer. But this design is available in rub-ons, 12x12 paper, and other screen printed products they offer. Isn't it great?


I just love this disco ball paper.


Their rub-ons are great quality, and they have some great designs.

This great shop, Rock, Paper, Scissors is full of fun paper products. I love all the colors and patterns. Like these great wood grain towels:

or these fun coloring books. This is like major big girl fun. I could totally enjoy these.



give them a visit. You're sure to find something you like.

Another favorite paper company of mine is American Crafts.
Not only are their patterns perfectly scrumptious, their paper is quality, thick, and two-sided. I love, love, love, their new lines. Check put some of my latest buys:


don't forget each of these papers is backed by a lovely coordinating solid.


and don't forget about their fabulous mini rub-on packs, which I couldn't resist:

There is a contest going on at Etsy, and the first prize is this awesome sewing machine, that I want so bad. I can't even sew. I mean, not even a tiny bit. But I'm pretty sure this baby does all the sewing for you. Now if I'm going to learn to sew, it might as well be on this machine, right. Just think, if I want this machine this bad, imagine how those that actually know how to sew must be coveting this thing. The question is, will I get my shit together enough to enter the contest, and even have a chance to win this thing? Doubtful, but it's still worth dreaming for. Here is why I wish I could sew. I have this thing for paper, and the patterns it comes in. I love it, can't get enough. This obsession would so easily work equally as well, if not better, on fabric. There is only sew (sorry couldn't help it) much you can make with paper. But fabric, oh, the possibilities are endless. Look at these I found at Free Spirit:

Denyse Schmidt:

and the always lovely Amy Butler:

in my dreams I'd make a cute little bag or a sun dress for my daughter.
I'd better get cracking on that contest....