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Day 4 of February sneak peeks!

Today is the last day of sneak peeks.....tomorrow is the big day to start collecting the new releases you can't live without!

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Aren't these little jungle animals by Wendy Hall adorable?  We think so!  I think the elephant is my favorite....or maybe the monkey?  I can't pick! 

Jungle Fever

Designed by Wendy Hall

Go to Jungle Fever Stamp Set

Go to the Idea Gallery for Jungle Fever

(Links will be active February 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Katie Renz

Stacy Morgan - Twinshappy

Tori Wild

Wendy Hall

Laurie Wilson

Lisa Vaughn

Lisa Foster

Rosalien Zwackhalen

Dawn Sirdefield

Jacquie Peifer

Rachel Arambula

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Now this little circle set is a must have if you are collecting the Stamps of the Month!  Look what you can make with these sweet circles!

FREE with a $50 order!

Sweet Circles - February 2010 SOM

 

Designed by Laurie Wilson

Go to Sweet Circles - February 2010 SOM Stamp Set

Go to the Idea Gallery for Sweet Circles - February 2010 SOM

(Links will be active February 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Katie Renz

Linda Anderson

Cassie Trask

Laurie Wilson

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Pineapple

Designed by Laurie Wilson

Go to Pineapple Stamp Set

Go to the Idea Gallery for Pineapple

(Links will be active February 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Linda Anderson

Laurie Wilson

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These little cute quips work well with many of our dollar stamps, plus they work well with our new set Circle Somethings! 

Cute Quips

Designed by Laurie Wilson

Go to Cute Quips Stamp Set

Go to the Idea Gallery for Cute Quips

(Links will be active February 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Nancy Grant

Linda Borneman

Cassie Trask

Sarah Taylor

Laurie Wilson

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I just love this little chick!  What a springy way to just let someone know that you are thinking of them!

You're my Peep

Designed by Shawne

Go to You're my Peep Stamp Set

Go to the Idea Gallery for You're my Peep

(Links will be active February 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Kim Teasdale

Angela Thomas

Trudy Sjolander

Tricia Traxler

Cassie Trask

Sarah Taylor

Stacy Morgan - Twinshappy

Tori Wild

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Here's one for the boys!

Alligator

Designed by Laurie Wilson

Go to Alligator Stamp Set

Go to the Idea Gallery for Alligator

(Links will be active February 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Linda Anderson

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This little mini cross coordinates with the cross from our Prayer Journal set.....I just thought I needed it! 

Filigree Cross

Designed by Lori McCroskey

Go to Filigree Cross Stamp Set

Go to the Idea Gallery for Filigree Cross

(Links will be active February 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Stacy Morgan - Twinshappy

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We hope to see you tomorrow for the big shopping day!  Have fun!

Hope your day is filled with blessings and stamping galore!

Lori

Day 3 of February sneak peeks!

Welcome to day three of sneak peeks....ready to go to your happy place???

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This set is so cute!  Kim Teasdale did a great job illustrating this set....and the samples are wonderful!

Hey, diddle diddle!

Designed by Kim Teasdale

Go to Hey, diddle diddle! Stamp Set 

Go to the Idea Gallery for Hey, diddle diddle!

(Links will be active February 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Kim Teasdale

Angela Thomas

Katie Renz

Cassie Trask

Sarah Taylor

Tori Wild

Laurie Wilson

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Here is another customer request!  We have had many requests for a gymnast set....didn't this set turn out just beautiful!  Laurie did a great job!  Oh, and here is a little hint....if you are looking for a male gymnast, we didn't forget about you....keep your eyes open next month!

Elegant Gymnasts

Designed by Laurie Wilson

Go to Elegant Gymnasts Stamp Set

Go to the Idea Gallery for Elegant Gymnasts

(Links will be active February 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Candy Fosta

Katie Renz

Tricia Traxler

Sarah Taylor

Laurie Wilson

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Don't forget the sentiments to go with the gymnast set or any sport set!  These work great to use with any image you choose!

Team Encouragements

Designed by Laurie Wilson

Go to Team Encouragements Stamp Set

Go to the Idea Gallery for Team Encouragements

(Links will be active February 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Nancy Grant

Sarah Taylor

Laurie Wilson

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We thought it was time for a new flourish set.....so Laurie came up with this beautiful set of flourishes for us!

Plumes & Blooms

Designed by Laurie Wilson

Go to Plumes & Blooms Stamp Set

Go to the Idea Gallery for Plumes & Blooms

(Links will be active February 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Candy Fosta

Trudy Sjolander

Linda Anderson

Tricia Traxler

Cassie Trask

Stacy Morgan - Twinshappy

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I just love these two sentiments.....we think you will too!

Dream Big

Designed by Laurie Wilson

Go to Dream Big Stamp Set

Go to the Idea Gallery for Dream Big

(Links will be active February 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Candy Fosta

Katie Renz

Tricia Traxler

Stacy Morgan - Twinshappy

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Easter Blessings Words

Go to Easter Blessings Words Stamp Set

Go to the Idea Gallery for Easter Blessings Words

(Links will be active February 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s): Katie Renz

Sarah Taylor

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See you tomorrow for the last day of sneak peeks!

I hope your day is filled with blessings and stamping galore!

Lori

We interrupt this regularly scheduled sneak peeks with Clearly Inspired Challenge #6 - Color Challenge

Post #2 Today... keep scrolling to catch today's sneak peeks!

Hey friends, I hope you are enjoying the sneak peeks that we all look forward to at the end of the month.  I am slipping in with our 6th Clearly Inspired Challenge so you not only have lots of eye candy, but something to get those creative juices flowing until you can shop for all those wonderful new stamps!

This week's challenge for you is...

A COLOR CHALLENGE - RED, BLACK, WHITE and feel free to add PINK to if you would like.

Use any brand or shade that you have and/or like.

Here are the basic details for our challenges, they are sweet and simple and one of you will definitely go away with a prize.

• These challenges will occur every other Friday
• You have until the following Thursday to link your project using Mr. Linky (below)
• Challenges will vary each and every time
• Your work is important so there will be 5 Inspirational Cards/Projects chosen to be featured here
• Use CDstamps if you have them... IF NOT PLEASE PLAY ANYWAY... use what you have!
• A PRIZE (your choice of stamp set) will be awarded to a randomly chosen winner
• If you upload to Splitcoast Stampers or another online gallery please use CIC6 as one of your keywords

And thanks to some of our lovely Design Team Members, I have some great inspiration to get you going.

Tricia

 

Cassie

 

Linda A

 

Shawne

 

Lisa

 

Katie

Please use the Mr. Linky below.  All I ask is that you post on your blog that you are playing along with Clearly Inspired Challenges sponsored by Clear Dollar Stamps and provide a DIRECT link to your card and/or project! 

You have until next Thursday night (late) to join the fun and get a chance to win your choice of stamp set.

Thanks for joining us and make sure to come back every day until the end of the month to catch all the sneak peeks.

Day 2 of February sneak peeks!

Day two!  You are going to love what you see!

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I have wanted some little praying children for a long time now, and Wendy Hall made my wish come true!  The samples turned out so adorable with this set!  I am going to make a little prayer journal for my girls to use when we pray.....it is one of the best ways to grow our faith!

Praying Children

Designed by Wendy Hall

(Links will be active February 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Linda Anderson

Nancy Grant

Wendy Hall

Laurie Wilson 

Lisa Vaughan

Cindy Royal

Lisa Foster

Cathy Cinningham

Rosalien Zwackhalen

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We wanted a cute little train set, and Laurie Wilson did an excellent job with this set!  We had the discussion about whether it should be solid or outline...and we couldn't decide...so we did both!  Again, my design team did a beautiful job with the samples for this set....just beautiful!

Chuggin' Along

Designed by Laurie Wilson

Go to Chuggin' Along Stamp Set

Go to the Idea Gallery for Chuggin' Along

(Links will be active February 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Katie Renz

Tricia Traxler

Cassie Trask

Sarah Taylor

Tori Wild

Laurie Wilson

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My heart is to use my cards in a ministry capacity....that is one of the reasons I started Clear Dollar Stamps.  I love to take cards to church for others to use, as well as send them out myself.  I think this set is so versatile and can be used in so many ways:  pair with a scripture verse, cards, little gifts for those that are hurting.  This set is also very easy to use with a church card ministry as there is no coloring!  I hope you enjoy!

Peace for the Journey

Designed by Lori McCroskey

Go to Peace for the Journey Stamp Set

Go to the Idea Gallery for Peace for the Journey

(Links will be active February 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Candy Fosta

Angela Thomas

Linda Anderson

Cassie Trask

Stacy Morgan - Twinshappy

Laurie Wilson

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How pretty is this set?  I just love carousel horses, so when Shawne Arnold showed me this set, it just took me to my happy place!  Create cards, use this a framed picture, stamp on a lamp shade, use as a baby shower theme.....there are just so many possibilities!

Enchanting Carosel

Designed by Shawne

Go to Enchanting Carosel Stamp Set

Go to the Idea Gallery for Enchanting Carosel

(Links will be active February 1st)

Fairytale

Designed by Lori McCroskey

Go to Fairy Tale Stamp Set

Go to the Idea Gallery for Fairy Tale

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Trudy Sjolander

Nancy Grant

Stacy Morgan - Twinshappy

Tori Wild

Laurie Wilson

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We have so much to praise God for in the United States!  This stamp would even be good to make little magnets or reminder cards to place around your house to remind us to praise God in everything!

Praise God

Designed by Lori McCroskey

Go to Praise God Stamp Set

Go to the Idea Gallery for Praise God

(Links will be active February 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Linda Anderson

Linda Borneman

Nancy Grant

Laurie Wilson

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See you tomorrow!

Hope your day is filled with blessings and stamping galore!

Lori

Let the sneak peeks begin!

Our favorite time of the month is letting you see what we have been working on!  So let the sneak peeks begin!

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This is a very nice set!  I know I will be using this set over and over to make quick and beautiful cards....sometimes we just don't have the time for coloring and this set will be just the ticket!

Perfect for Birthdays, Anniversaries, or just an anytime card!

Silhouette Thoughts

Designed by Laurie Wilson

Go to Silhouette Thoughts Stamp Set

Go to the Idea Gallery for Silhouette Thoughts

(Links will be active February 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Trudy Sjolander

Katie Renz

Nancy Grant

Cassie Trask

Stacy Morgan - Twinshappy

Laurie Wilson

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Spring, summer, or fall this little set makes very elegant little cards.  Use them as a background or focal point and don't forget to use these on your scrap pages! 

Bitty Botanicals

Designed by Laurie Wilson

Go to Bitty Botanicals Stamp Set

Go to the Idea Gallery for Bitty Botanicals

(Links will be active February 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Angela Thomas

Katie Renz

Linda Borneman

Stacy Morgan - Twinshappy

Laurie Wilson

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When you first see this set do you wonder what in the world you do with it?  Well, we think you will be wonderfully surprised at the adorable cards, projects, and scrap pages you can create with this set!  Keep scrolling to see what we have created!

Circle Somethings

 

Just look at all the adorable images you can create with this set!  Way too cute!

Designed by Laurie Wilson

Go Circle Somethings Stamp Set

Go to the Idea Gallery for Circle Somethings

(Links will be active February 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Katie Renz

Linda Anderson

Tricia Traxler

Linda Borneman

Tori Wild

Laurie Wilson

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Everybody loves nursery rhymes, don't they?  This set is so cute to send to someone who is having a bad day....and it can be used for the men in your life!  We all need more stamps for men!

Once Upon a Wall

Designed by Kim Teasdale

Go to Once Upon a Wall Stamp Set

Go to the Idea Gallery for Once Upon a Wall

(Links will be active February 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Kim Teasdale

Angela Thomas

Katie Renz

Sarah Taylor

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Our Value Verse for the month of February: remember these verses are sold at 20% off everyday!

Fear Not

Designed by Lori McCroskey

Go to Fear Not Stamp Set

Go to the Idea Gallery for Fear Not

(Links will be active February 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Trudy Sjolander

Nancy Grant

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What pretty cards this little sentiments makes!  You can use it as the focal point of your card or as the inside sentiment!  Don't forget about our music sets to pair this with such as Sweet Symphony and Sheet Music!

Sing to the Lord

Designed by Lori McCroskey

Go to Sing to the Lord Stamp Set

Go to the Idea Gallery for Sing to the Lord

(Links will be active February 1st)

The DT members who created previews with this stamp:

Linda Borneman

Nancy Grant

Cassie Trask

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This little verse is a wonderful little addition to anyone's scripture stamps!  Pair it with Nice Neighborhood or our little Birdhouse Duo to create adorable cards!  A couple of other suggestions would be Home Sweet Hive and Home is Where the Hearth is.

Psalm 127:1a

 

Designed by Lori McCroskey

Go to Psalm 127:1a Stamp Set

Go to the Idea Gallery for Psalm 127:1a

(Links will be active February 1st)

The DT members who created previews with this stamp:

Linda Anderson

Sarah Taylor

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See you tomorrow!

I hope your day is filled with blessings and stamping galore!

Lori

A Valentine Treat Bag that is all Heart

Hey friends, its Katie here to say hi on this lovely Tuesday.  I've got a great little (actually not so little) Valentine treat bag to share with you.  I was inspired by this bag and changed it over to paper.  I wasn't sure how it was going to turn out but I think it is super cute and really quite easy.

Here are the main materials for this project.

Cardstock of choice, embossing folder of choice, Plain and Scallop Heart Nestabilities, other miscellaneous heart punches or dies, ink, scor-pal, tissue paper, embellishments of your choice.

 

These are the 3 stamps sets that I used for this project:

Tender Swirls, Lovin' Ridley and Rosie, and Monster Mash

Basic Box Shape - One 8 1/2" x 11" piece of cardstock

 

 

Cut  where shown.

Attach sides.  They will meet in the middle, but since I planned on covering up the major seam, I didn't really worry about it.

 

 

Cut 4 pieces of cardstock to cover the 4 sides of your box.

2 of 2 7/8" x 3 7/8"  and 2 of 3 7/8" x 4 3/8"

 

Use your embossing folder to emboss all 4 pieces of cardstock.

Attach your embossed cardstock to your box sides.

Next, I wanted to create all my hearts.  I didn't know how many I wanted, so I just cut and collected.  I used my nesties both the plain and scallop heart as well as cuttlebug die I had and a Martha Stewart heart punch.

 

I then took these hearts and before taking the cut hearts out I grabbed a sponge and sponged them with ink to create a different heart look.  The point is to get a variety of shapes, designs and looks with these multiple hearts.

You don't have to emboss these, just leave the dies on and sponge away.

Some more...

 

Now don't forget your focal point.  I used this cute little fuzzy guy from the stamp set Monster Mash and a matching sentiment and then accented with a button and twine.

Its now time to create your handles.

I used the largest scallop heart and cut 2 out of my cardstock.

 

Then I placed the next to the largest plain heart die in the middle of my scallop cut die.

 

End result is 2 of these.

Now you have the handles and all your fun heart shapes.

 

Use a hole punch to punch a small hole in the side of the box and the tip of the scallop heart.

More fun... just start attaching your hearts.  I started with a flat layer and then used pop dots to attach hearts on top of the others.

Remember to keep your bottom edges even.

I love my cute little fuzzy guy, but I did want my bag to say Happy Valentine's Day somewhere so I grabbed the newly released set   .... I took the sentiment and placed them all on a block and stamped.  It was a tight fit, but I used my Martha Stewart punch to punch out the sentiment.

 

And finally, don't forget that tissue paper.  This is where those wheels come in so handy.  Decorating tissue paper is so fun because it can be far from perfect.  I overlap, I get crooked, it just doesn't matter.  Its getting scrunched for pete's sake.

I used the Tender Swirls stamp to create my sweet tissue.

And here it is once again.

 

Thanks for coming to visit today. I hope you have a wonderful Tuesday.

-Katie signing off for Clearly iStamp.

Clearly Inspired Challenge Winner (CIC5) and Top 5

Ok friends! I accomplished my goal :)  So without further ado the randomly drawn winner is:

Patricia Rose

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

9

Timestamp: 2010-01-23 06:20:57 UTC

Patricia, if you could e-mail me (Katie) at [email protected] with your stamp choice.

Now for the Top 5 Inspirations.

Jami {sgtStamper}

Cindy F

Jerusha Borden

Mary Duffek

Sheila D

Thanks to everyone for participating and getting inspired and for inspiring all of us.  Have a great weekend.

This is Katie signing off for Clearly iStamp.

A Quick Update for Clearly Inspired Challenges....

Hey friends, its Katie here telling you that I'm running behind.  I'm headed out - actually down to CHA today and I haven't had time to pick the random winner for last week's challenge so... if you are reading this and got the challenge done... you've got time to squeeze another go around OR if you haven't had time yet, you do now... so get a move on!

It's always good to have a goal so mine is to do it tonight (late) after I get all settled.  Thanks for understanding and yes, I'll try to get photos up for you guys to drool over!!!

This is Katie signing off for Clearly iStamp.

How about a little desk calendar?

Clearly Inspired Challenge going on right now. 
There is still lots of time to play.

Just keep scrolling or click --> HERE<--

 

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Hey friends, its Katie here to welcome you to another tutorial Tuesday.  I hope you are having a great week so far.  I can't believe we are on the other side of January already, but don't worry.  Even if you are running a bit behind, there is still time to get things organized for yourself.

Today, I'm sharing a cute little desk calender for you to make either to give away or to keep.  Once you have the basics, it will be super easy for you to adjust this to whatever dimensions you want for more decorating space or whatever.  I kept it to on the smaller side.

I'm featuring these two stamp sets:

Coaster Calendar (I also used this for last week's tutorial)

Beautiful Butterflies

You will need 12 sheets of printer paper measuring 4" x 4 1/2".  Stamp all sheets with the calendar stamp.  You can choose to stamp all sheets with the 31 days and just use the extra numbers as places for extra notes or you can mask off the last numbers so they coordinate with each month.

I used a piece of scotch tape and this sort of masking is super easy and simple.  If you are interested in a bit more detail in regards to the masking technique click --->HERE<---

 

Ink and then peel tape off and stamp.

 

Here are my calendar pages.

I wanted a way to remove each month without leaving a big ugly mess so I turned to my Scor Pal and my tracing tool.  I measured in 1/2" and created my perforations - do this for all 12 pages.

 

On January's sheet, line up at the top of the Scor Pal and make marks every 1/2".  These marks are where you'll punch your holes.

Next, you will need a piece of cardstock measuring 4" x 12" and score at 4 1/2", 6", 7 1/2"

 

Then fold so it looks like a " W " from the side.

Apply adhesive to what is the front of your calendar.  This part isn't too terribly important since you can re-adjust your folds to create the calendar.

Apply each month going backwards.

 

Once your calendar pages are all put together, its time to punch holes. 

Gather the top pieces of your " W" and punch through all layers...

Grab a piece of colored cardstock to create the top layer.  Mine measured 4" x 1 /4".  I used a SU! scallop border punch.

 

Just lay this piece over the piece that has already been punched and add your ribbon.  I added a bit of interest with a stamped and cut out butterfly and added another image on the corner of each page.

 

The great thing is that you can still write on it by just flattening  the whole thing.

 

And the pages are so easy to just tear off.

Just one more view.

And there you have it!  Thanks for hanging with us at Clear Dollar Stamps - this is Katie signing off for Clearly iStamp.

Clearly Inspired Challenge #5 (CIC5) - Sketch Time

Hey friends, welcome back for Challenge #5.  This weeks' challenge is a sketch and you are free to work with it the best you can.  Many of you are familiar with the challenge details, but hopefully we have some new friends so I'll continue to post all the details.

• These challenges will occur every other Friday
• You have until the following Thursday to link your project using Mr. Linky (below)
• Challenges will vary each and every time
• Your work is important so there will be 5 Inspirational Cards/Projects chosen to be featured here
• Use CDstamps if you have them... IF NOT PLEASE PLAY ANYWAY... use what you have!
• A PRIZE (your choice of stamp set) will be awarded to a randomly chosen winner
• If you upload to Splitcoast Stampers or another online gallery please use CIC5 as one of your keywords

Here is your sketch.

Now to get your creative juices flowing, I've got some incredible samples from some of the fabulous members of our Clear Dollar Stamps design team.  These ladies always inspire me with their wonderful cards and projects.

Cassie - featuring the River Scene stamp

 

Gloria - featuring Horse Poetry

Joan - featuring Lovin' Ridley & Rosie stamp set

Laurie - featuring  Critter Tales stamp set

Linda - featuring 1965 Mustang

Tricia - featuring Toybox Time

 

Alex - featuring Song Bird Silhouettes

 

Lisa - featuring River Scene

Shawne - featuring Critter Tales

Please use the Mr. Linky below.  All I ask is that you post on your blog that you are playing along with Clearly Inspired Challenges sponsored by Clear Dollar Stamps and provide a DIRECT link to your card and/or project! 

You have until next Thursday night (late) to join the fun and get a chance to win your choice of stamp set.

Thanks and this is Katie signing off for Clearly iStamp.