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Waltzingmouse Stamps Has a "wee" Sneak Peek

Stroll on over to Claire's blog for a teeny look at her new set.  (I've seen it and it rocks.) And, no I'm not on a design team for Claire, just "across the pond" friends!

I'm off to take Mike's Mom to see "where Mike works" and then to the airport for her return flight home. 

Waltzingmouse Stamps has a contest with a prize...

You may check it out here.

Directing Your Attention.......

You MUST check out Sue's post HERE.  I know you are going to love this!!!  Is she clever or what??   (And she's very nice too!)

Some of The Best of 2008

These items are some of the most creative ones I've seen in 2008. Each of these artists took paper and talent and came up with something memorable.  Enjoy!  (In no particular order...)

1. Everything Claire makes is a looker, and her Irish lilt always brings a smile.

Claire Brennan's Three Kings Boxes

2. I tried making this Accordion Tag item.  Failed!  Just gorgeous craftsmanship and design.

Sharon Johnson's JustRite Accordion Christmas Tags

3. This card is another of Julie's "one layer/looks easy to design/but isn't" cards. Her eye for design never fails. 

Julie Ebersole's You Send Me Card

4. I took one look at this heart shaped bouquet and knew Lauren would end up on Papertrey Ink's design team. Stunning!

Lauren Meader's Baby Onesie Bouquet

5.  I happen to be the lucky recipient of this card. My husband took one look at it and said "maybe if you keep practicing..." LOL Leslie is as generous and kind as she is talented.

Leslie Miller's Watercolored Poppies

6. Is this amazing or what? Jerri's talent is boundless.

Jerri Kay's A Groom's Card

7. Debbie. There aren't many stampers recognized by just their first names. Even my husband knows who Debbie is.  She is personally responsible for at least half of my purchases.  I could have selected any of Debbie's work in 2008, but these Kinkade cards are even more special.

Debbie Olson's Kinkade Cards

8. Michelle's use of the brayer is unmatched. The shadows on this card are an example of Michelle's artistry!

Michelle Zindorf's Lights and Shadows in the Woods

9. Mel's Tutorials are fabulous and she creates beautiful items with them. And,she gives them out for free! Look at this perfectly made and clever item.

Mel McCarthy's Tool Belt Box

10. All of Cammie's work is beautiful, but this rooster stayed in my mind all year. I love different!

Carolyn King's Paper Pieced Rooster

11. Tracie Hudson's Advent Matchbox Box can be used for things other than Advent. I love this!

Tracie Hudson's Matchbox Box

Directing Your Attention: Other Blogs

Yes, there are other blogs!!  (I have no idea why as Paperlicious should be providing you with all your stamping blog needs.  HA!)   I like to highlight a few of my faves every once in a while.  So many blogs, so little time...

Card of the Week is awesome!  Susanna highlights works of art that she selects as the best of the best from the week.  Yes, one of my cards was selected a while back....but that's not why I am recommending this blog.  It's just good!

You are probably already following Trudee's Bliss, but just in case you aren't get thee to Follow Your Bliss.

Cindy's The Creative Closet is full of work that is bright, cheery, and beautiful.

And, Natasha Trupp started a second blog that has quickly become one of my faves -- Clean and Simple. 

So, that's it. If I send you to too many other blogs, Dear Paperlicious might get testy, so come on back!

Cool Stuff To Check Out...

Yikes, got up at 5:30 in the am....it is now 9:19 in the pm and it is the first time I've had a chance to STOP. 

So...a bit too tired for stamping, but squeezed in some blog gazing.  Here is a sample of some of my  favorite look-sees.... Enjoy

Look at these awesome earrings made by Lisa Silver! 

Share your stamping dreams (or other dreams) with Sherrie

Tons of cute Amuse creations at Create My Joy

Everything Jackie Pedro creates is luscious!

Introducing Airbornewife's Blog

My friend Pam Tetreault, SU Demo, wife, mother, sister, daughter, patriot, has started a blog.  Please check out Pam's blog HERE. 

I met Pam online through Splitcoaststampers and we've been corresponding through email and snail mail for years.  She is a prolific stamper and produces beautiful cards. 

Want to know how nice Pam is? 

Pam is so nice that she once stayed on the phone on hold with Provo Craft for 45 minutes because someone to whom I sold my Cricut had a problem with it!!!  Now, that's a friend!!! Pam sends me stuff.  She just sent me a DVD with pics from the Stampin Up Tulsa Regionals meeting.  Lots of cool stuff on that DVD! 

I value my friendship with Pam and so look forward to actually meeting her when she moves to the east coast this summer. 

Why are You Wasting Time . . .

checking my blog (?!), when you could be checking out the following for some eye candy!

Michelle Zindorf's blog -- if you frequent SCS, you already know that what Michelle does with a brayer is amazing.  But, she also creates art with pastels.  Seriously, this woman is in another league altogether.

GeekGirl's blog -- she totally cracks me up and her stamping is terrific too.  Denise is my kind of blogger!

Popsicle Toes Card Creations -- lots of lovely Papertreyink cards! 

Kristina Werner -- I love her Make a Card Monday videos, but she's also posting lots of great stuff on days other than Monday!  Why can't I stamp like Kristina??

Directing Your Attention

There is an abundance of awesomeness out there in stamping blog land.  I bow before these stampers and invite you to take a peak at their work.

Check out Suzy's amazingly intricate paper cutting here.

Tracy always has something deceptively simple up her sleeve.  Are these drummers darling or what?

I have no Easter sets, and then I saw what Jennifer did with this one.  Darling!!  Now I want these chickies.

And, then Leslie Miller never fails to wow me with her sophisticated designs and watercoloring.  Look at this! 

Finally, I've been a fan of Dawn's work for a long time.  Check out these monkeys! 

Check Out These Bloggers and Politics Mom Style!

Look at this rocking use of Copic Markers and tulips by Scarlet And Gray.

Claudia's card is amazing -- check out her colors and the way she set up a scene!

I love Stamp Zia's fresh and gorgeous images.  Check out this card on her front page.  Stunning.

So, where have I been?

I've been a way for ONE whole night!  YAHOO.  No offense to my Mom, but I needed the break big time. I came back home and sat with her (she is helping me organize my ribbons and is thrilled to have a job!) for about 3 hours.  I listened to a 2 hour NON STOP monologue on Eli Manning and begged her to turn on the results of the Florida primary.  That was such a mistake (but soo entertaining)!!

Here's politics 2008 as seen through the eyes of my Mom (notice the total lack of focus on the issues!!):

Rudy Guiliani: "Why does he keep bragging about 911?  He wasn't even the mayor back then."  Hmm

John McCain:  "I feel sorry for him.  He is too old to be President and doesn't know it."

Barack Obama:  "I used to love the Kennedys until Caroline endorsed him.  Does she really want him to be like her father, running around on women all day long?"  "Besides, Obama isn't the last name of a President."

Hillary Clinton: "Delores (her sister in law) met her at Yale and said she is nice so I'm going to vote for her."  [My Aunt works at Yale and I guess Clinton came through when she was First Lady..]

Mitt Romney:  "What is a Mitt?  Someone tell me his real name and then I'll pay attention to him."

John Edwards:  "Who?"

Mike Huckabee: "President Huckabee?"  Doesn't sound right. 

Good grief!  My Mom is the only one I know who voted for Barry Goldwater and Jesse Jackson for President.  What can I say??