Birthday's a Blast

Happy Monday crafters!!!  Today's card is more of a joke than anything.  It was my brothers birthday last Thursday.  He is constantly teasing me that I never have to imagine anymore to make a card because I now have an Imagine.  So I told him that I was going to make him a card after his birthday when I was done w/ school because I don't have time.  But I quickly threw together a card using my Imagine (one reason I love it).  Inside I wrote 'Since I don't have time to imagine up a card I let my Imagine do it for me.'   He thought it was hysterical.  Now there is nothing wrong w/ this card but I make more personalized cards for my siblings and this style of card has nothing to do w/ my brother.  :)

This card is also for the Paper Playtime challenge.  The challenge theme is to make a project for man/boy.  For the next two weeks you can make a card for this challenge to be eligible for a prize.

Card Recipe:
Imagine More Cards Imagine cartridge - All layers 3.7"
PTI - Dark Chocolate, white and Hawaiian Shore cardtridge

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Classy Halloween Card

Hi Crafters!  Today's post is for the Paper Playtime Challenge.  I'm back on their design team and they have a new setup now.  The first Monday is dedicated to Cricut cuts.  The 3rd Monday is dedicated to sentiments.  This project we are to use buttons, bows and a sentiment.  This is what I came up with.

I love how the button came out.  The button is from a sweater that was snagged so is not usable anymore.  So I snipped off the buttons because I like the big black fat button look.  It ended up being perfect for this project.  I flipped the button over so the bumpy parts are on the bottom and the flat part is the top.  I then stamped the spider from the My Pink Stampers Spook-a-licious stamp set w/ Versamark ink on the button.  Then heat embossed in white.  I put Scor-pal tape on the back edge of the button and wrapped the orange thread around the button.  It turned out really fun.

It's hard to tell in the picture but the white paper has some shiny embossed ghosts on it.  Love the look of it in person.

To participate in the challenge you can submit your project at the bottom of this post (it will show up on the Paper Playtime challenge post as well), or head on over to the Paper Playtime challenge blog to submit your project.  Just needs to have a bow, button and a sentiment.  There is a giveaway involved as well.  Make sure you check it out!  :)

Card Recipe:
My Pink Stampers Spook-a-licious stamp set - Sentiment & Spider
SEI Spooks paper pack
SU! Basic Black Grosgrain Striped ribbon
Making Memories Orange Thread
White Embossing Powder
PTI - True Black and Orange Zest cardstock

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EEEK!

This project is made for the Paper Playtime Challenge.  The challenge is to make a Halloween project.  Theresa, the Scrapbooking Queen, is giving away some Action Wobbles.  LOVE Action Wobbles.  :)  This is a very simply Halloween card.  I cut out the monster from the Bump in the Night Cricut Lite cartridge.  This has some adorable monsters on this cart.  He is cut at 3.6".  I use the Peachy Keen Monster Mash Face stamp set for the face and the My Pink Stampers Spooky Puns stamp set for the sentiment.  I just stamped the EEEK! over and over again on a white strip.

To participate in the challenge click HERE.  The challenge is only going on for a week so be sure to enter soon!  :)

Card Recipe:
Bump in the Night Cricut Lite cartridge
My Pink Stampers Spooky Puns stamp set
Peachy Keen Monster Mash Faces stamp set
Making Memories Toil & Trouble Ribbon
SEI Spooks 12x12 Paper pack
PTI - White and Royal Velvet cardstock
White Gel Pen

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Episode 75: Fun with Water

Happy Monday!  This project was made for the Paper Playtime Challenge.  You need to make a project that shows some kind of water.  Fun!  :)  Be sure to head on over there to participate, you have two weeks to submit your project.  The giveaway is a stamp set from My Pink Stamper.

The dog is from the Paisley Cricut cartridge.  It originally had a hula hoop on it but I trimmed it off.

Card Recipe:
Paisley Cricut Cartridge - Dog 4.4"
Create a Critter - Puddle 1.2"
3 Birds on Parade - Splash & Drops 1.7"
Blast Off Imagine Cartridge - Blue designer paper
My Pink Stampers Spectacular Sayings Stamp Set
Peachy Keen Snowmany Faces stamp set
Build a Bear Sizzix Embossing folder
The Twinery - Pink Sorbet Twine
PTI - Dark Chocolate, White Cardstock
SU! - Melon Mambo cardstock
Close to my Heart - Pink paper
Glossy Accents

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Summer Challenge

OK, so this is "technically" not a birthday post but it does have a giveaway.  You just have to participate in the challenge to be eligible for it.  "Technically" my birthday week starts tomorrow but please enjoy this post and try for the challenge.  It is a lot of fun!  To participate you need to create a project, of any kind, that has the theme of Summer.  Then submit the project over at the Paper Playtime Challenge.  I am sponsoring this challenge so that is why I am including it in my birthday week.  :)

I was asked to create a poster that was announcing our church Summer party.  I had a lot of fun making this project.  The size of the poster is 14" x 22".  I put (2) 12" x 12" light blue cardstock down for my sky.  I then cut down the same color cardstock to 8.5" x 11" and printed my message in black on it w/ my computer and glued that down so it blended into the main background.

Enjoy!

The goodies I will be giving away are the following:

This prize includes the following:

Making Memories Whimsy Embellishment Kit:  100 Buttons, Die cut shapes, Chipboard Alphas & 40 Printed Flowers.  Total of 214 pieces plus a cute box it's in. :)

Making Memories Hul-la-ba-loo 5"x7" Mini Book Kit:  Spiral bound mini book, Cardstock, Trim

To be eligible you need to submit a project at the Paper Playtime Challenge.  Not here.

Now create something Summery and submit it over at the Paper Playtime Challenge.  Starting tomorrow I will have a guest create a project for my blog and I will be having a giveaway.  So make sure you come back!  ;)

Card Recipe:
14" x 22" White Poster Board
Life's a Beach Cricut Cartridge - Sand Bucket 3", Beach Ball 3", Umbrella 7.5", Flip Flops 2"
Everyday Paper Dolls Cricut Cartridge - Sand border 9.5" (cut 8 times)
Doodlecharms Cricut Cartridge - Sun 4.2"
Nate's ABC's Cricut Cartridge - Alpha letters regular & shadow 1.55"
Random cardstock
ATG Glue Gun
Xyron Sticker Runner (Used on the letters)

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You're Crab-u-lous!!!

If you are here for the My Pink Stampers Blog Hop click HERE or just see the post below this one.

Happy Monday!  Today's is Paper Playtime challenge day!  I love this challenge blog because it really does challenge you to try new things.  This weeks challenge is to make a Z-Fold card.  I've never made one before so this was a challenge for me.

To make a basic Z-Fold card cut your cardstock in 1/2 length-wise, so your cardstock will be 4.25" x 11".  Then you'll score at 2.75" and 5.5".  That will make the Z-fold card design.  Now just decorate!  You can really make some cool things w/ this type of fold.  If you head on over to the Paper Playtime Challenge blog you can see the many different designs.  I went basic since this is my first one.  :)

Here is my card closed:

Now Open:

This challenge will be going on for two weeks.  Our sponsor for this challenge is Peachy Keen Stamps.  LOVE Peachy Keen Stamps.  :)  So make sure you head on over there to participate!

Card Recipe:
Create a Critter Cricut Cartridge - Crab 2.25"
My Pink Stampers Punny-licious stamp set
Peachy Keen Stamps - Critter Faces Large
PTI - Pure Poppy, True Black and White cardstock
DCWV Polka Dot paper (sorry, don't remember the stack)
Prima Flower
Random Bling
White Gel Pen

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Paper Playtime Challenge - Love & Weddings

Happy Monday!  It is Digi Monday over at the Paper Playtime Challenge blog.  To participate in the challenge all you need to do is make any kind of project that has the theme of Love or Wedding.

My first card I am showcasing the digi stamp company Prairie Fairy:

My next card I am showcasing the digi stamp company AI Factory:

My last card I am showcasing the digi stamp company Digis with Attitude:

Love-alicious Card:
Digi image from Prairie Fairy
My Pink Stampers Love-alicious stamp set
PTI - Spring Rain, Enchanted Evening and white cardstock
PTI - Spring Rain Grosgrain ribbon
Seeing Spots Cuttlebug Embossing folder
SU! Markers
Liquid Applique for the marshmallows (They balloon up under the heat gun)

Love Birds Card:
Digi image from AI Factory
My Pink Stampers Love-alicious stamp set
PTI - Hibiscus Burst, Blueberry Sky and White cardstock
D'vine Swirls Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
Random Pink Ribbon
SU! Markers

Crazy About You Card:
Digi image from Digis with Attitude
My Pink Stampers Love-alicious stamp set
PTI - Hibiscus Burst, Simply Chartreuse and white cardstock
Polka Dots Cuttlebug Embossing folder
Random Pink Ribbon
SU! Markers

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Episode 61: PPC Tall Card

Happy Monday!  Today's card I made for two reasons 1) It's my Mother's Day card and 2) made a Tall Card for the Paper Playtime Challenge.  That is the theme.  You can make any type of card it just has to be a tall card.

Just a heads up, I'm in the process of moving my craft room to another room on a whole different floor so I'm not sure how often I'll be able to craft this week.  :)  Have a great week!

Card Recipe:
Serenade Cricut cartridge - 5" for vase and flower
Nursery Tails Imagine cartridge - designer paper on the flower
Yummy Imagine cartridge - designer paper on the vase
My Pink Stampers Happiest Moments stamp set
PTI - Spring Moss & White cardstock
PTI - Sweet Blush satin ribbon
SU! Pretty in Pink cardstock
D'vine Swirls Cuttlebug Embossing folder
Diamond Stickles

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Paper Playtime Challenge - Friends

Happy Monday!  Hope your Easter was great, mine was so nice and relaxing.  Today is the start of the Paper Playtime challenge, it runs for 2 weeks.  You need to make a project that deals with the theme of Friends.  I am showcasing 4 out of the 11 Digi Image companies that are sponsoring the challenge.  So a lot of prizes are being given away at the challenge.  I'll have the link to their companies by the images and the card recipes at the end of the post.

The first is AI Factory:

Next is Digital Delights by Louby Lou:

This one is by Digi's with Attitude:

The last one is by Prairie Fairy:

Be sure to head on over to the Paper Playtime Challenge to participate.  It's so much fun!

AI Factory Birds of a Feather Card Recipe:
Owl Images 
My Pink Stampers Tweetie-Hoo Puns stamp set
PTI - Blueberry Sky, Simply Chartreuse and white cardstock
PTI - White Satin Ribbon
Cuttlebug Seeing Spots Embossing Folder

AI Factory Friends Fur-Ever Card Recipe:
Dog and Cat Friend Images
My Pink Stampers Punny-licious for sentiment and Even More Punny-licious for paw print
SU! Markers
PTI - Dark Chocolate, White and Orange Zest cardstock
PTI - Orange Zest Saddle-Stitch Ribbon

Digital Delights by Louby Lou Wedding Card Recipe:
Bride & Groom Image in Color
My Pink Stampers Love-alicious Stamp Set
D'vine Swirls Cuttlebug Embossing folder
PTI - True Black, Sweet Blush and White cardstock
PTI - Sweet Blush Satin ribbon

Digi's with Attitude Birthday Cake Card Recipe:
Grumpy Gretchen Big Deal Birthday 2010 Image
My Pink Stampers Sweetest Cupcakes stamp set
SU! Pink & Green cardstock (Don't know the official names)
SU! Markers
Random Pink Ribbon
Diamond Stickles

Prairie Fairy Elephant Card Recipe:
Elsie & Elwin Elephant Image
My Pink Stampers Everyday Life stamp set
SU! Purple & Pink cardstock (Don't know the official names)
SU! Markers
Cuttlebug Seeing Spots Embossing folder
PTI - White Satin Ribbon
Nestabilities Lables 8 Die

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Episode 55 - PPC Weather: You Are My Sunshine!

Happy Monday!  Today's challenge for the Paper Playtime challenge blog is to create a project using the theme of Weather.  I also used my Imagine on this one.  I saw this image on my Nursery Tails cartridge and thought it perfect for the challenge.  Make sure you head on over to Paper Playtime and participate, the winner will receive a stamp set from Joy's Life.

Card Recipe:
Nursery Tails Imagine Cartridge
PTI Dark Chocolate & White cardstock
PTI White Satin Ribbon
White Gel Pen
Bow Easy

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PPC Digi Monday - Happy Easter

It's time for the new Paper Playtime Challenge!  It's Digi Monday which means we are showcasing digital images on our projects.  The challenge theme is anything goes.  So you can submit anything for the next two weeks at Paper Playtime challenge to be eligible to win the prizes.  We are being sponsored by numerous Digi Stamp companies.  The digi stamp that I am showcasing is from Prairie Fairy called Bo Billy Bunny.  I thought he was adorable.  The idea that I had was to make a boy Easter card.  So I printed the bunny on blue cardstock and then highlighted some of the areas w/ my Versamark pen to make the areas darker.   I like the way it turned out.

Be sure to head on over to the Paper Playtime to participate in the challenge.  Also head on over to Prairie Fairy's blog to check what other creations they sale.  So cute!

Card Recipe:
Prairie Fairy Digi Stamp - Bo Billy Bunny
My Pink Stamper - Happiest Moments stamp set
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Seeing Spots
PTI - Spring Rain, Lemon Tart, Spring Moss & White cardstock
Random ribbon
Versamark Pen
White Gel Pen

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Episode 47: PPC Critter and a Rhyme

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see post below or click HERE.

It's the 2nd Monday of the month which means it's Paper Playtime Challenge time!  This challenge is going to last 2 weeks.  There are 3 challenges to choose from: Purple & Green; Pink & Glitter or Critter & a Rhyme.  I chose to do the Critter and a Rhyme.  This is to honor Dr. Seuss so I decided to make a project in honor of my Fave Dr. Seuss book: "There's a Wocket in my Pocket"

I decided to make a real pocket w/ a little monster hanging out of it.  I thought the monster could be used as a tag or bookmark.  I'm not really sure how I'm going to use this card to give away but I am in love w/ the way it turned out.  I might end up keeping it.  I love it!  :)

Be sure to head on over to Paper Playtime to participate in the challenge.  Our sponsors for this week are:  Cravin Scrappin - giving away the April Showers Cricut cartridge and Paper Pretties - giving away Time for Cake clear stamp set (it's so cute!). 

Card Recipe:

Old West Cricut cartridge - Pocket

Paper Doll Dress Up Cricut Cartridge - Monster

Monster Mash Peachy Keen stamp set

DCWV The Designer Blue Jeans paper stack

PTI - Kraft, white, and Simply Chartreuse cardstock

Chipboard

Charcoal Twine from The Twinery

White & Gold Stitching

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Episode 40: Paper Playtime Technology Challenge

This weeks challenge with Paper Playtime is TECHNOLOGY!  Create a project that has an image of some form of technology on it.  In my opinion, anything w/ power or advancement is technology.  Watches, cars, clocks, planes, ipods, computers, etc...  Our sponsor for this week is MICHELLE'S SCRAPBOOKING & MORE.  She is offering a gift certificate over to her site.  Who doesn't want free money to a scrapbooking store???  Dang, too bad I'm a designer this week!  ;)

I created a boy's birthday card for my project.  I used a space shuttle as my technology image.  I also used Robyn My Pink Stampers new stamp set called Sweet Baby for my sentiment.

Card Recipe:

My Pink Stampers Sweet Baby stamp set 

Boys Will be Boys Cricut Cartridge 

Nifty Fifties Cricut Cartridge 

Polka Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder 

PTI - Pure Poppy, Hawaiian Shore, Simply Chartreuse, White cardstock 

DCWV The Glitter Stack paper pack 

White & Red Stitching 

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PPC - Hearts, Hearts & More Hearts

This weeks Paper Playtime challenge is to create a paper project that has hearts or Cupid on it.  Our sponsor for this week is Peachy Keen Stamps.  I LOVE Peachy Keen Stamps!  Not only do they have adorable images they have the best face stamps to go with Cricut cuts.  So head on over to the Paper Playtime blog and submit your project for a chance to win a gift certificate to Peachy Keen Stamps!

My project today is simple but a little time consuming.  The idea for the card came from one of my cousin's cookie designs HERE.  Check out her blog, she has some awesome cookie and cake creations.  She's hilarious to boot too.  :)  One of the things I really like about this card is that the colors aren't V-Day colors, so I can use this for a V-Day card or for a 'Thank you' card or something like that.

My card is a 5"x5" sized card.  I punched out the hearts using the Stampin' Up! small heart punch.  How I put the card together was I glued down the layers, added dimensionals to the back of the hearts and laid them out on the card the way I wanted them placed.  I then picked up each heart one by one, took off the backing of the dimensional and laid it down on the card again.  Once I confirmed the placement of everything I pressed down hard on the hearts to make sure they were glued in place.

Card Recipe:
Stampin' Up! Small Heart punch
Polka Dots Cuttlebug embossing folder
Basic Grey Wisteria Designer paper pad 6"x6"
PTI - Kraft & Cream cardstock

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Episode 33: PPC Digi Monday - Mushrooms

This weeks challenge over at the Paper Playtime Challenge is 'Anything Goes!'  Seriously!  Any project that you create this week submit it over there.  We have several digital stamp companies that are sponsoring this challenge so there will be several prizes given.  How exciting!

I created a mixed card.  I used the digital stamp from Digital Delights by Louby Lou and a Cricut cut.  The digital stamp is part of the Little Red Riding Hood stamp set.  If you go over to the Paper Playtime blog you'll see how it was intended to be used.  I only used the mushrooms, enlarged them, colored them and cut them out.  I then cut the butterfly from Create a Critter Cricut cartridge to go on the card.  I like how it turned out.  A lot of dimension.  I colored in the mushrooms w/ my colored Sharpies.  They blend pretty well.

Card Recipe:
Digital Delights by Louby Lou - Little Red Riding Hood
Create a Critter Cricut Cartridge
Martha Stewart Grass border punch
PTI - Raspberry Fizz, Plum Pudding, True Black, New Leaf and white cardstock
Sharpies markers

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Episode 28: Paper Playtime Challenge - Love

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Hi All!  This weeks Paper Playtime Challenge is to create a paper project w/ the word LOVE on it.  I looked through My Pink Stampers stamps to see which LOVE stamp I wanted to use and I saw Puppy Love and I knew immediately the card I wanted to make.  So head on over to Paper Playtime to submit your Love card to be eligible to win a $10 gift certificate to Michelle's Scrapbooking & More.  What a great giveaway!

Card Recipe:
Sweethearts Cricut Cartridge
My Pink Stampers More Punny-licious
Peachy Keen Stamps - Critter Faces Size X-Large
Seeing Spots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
Magenta Stickles
PTI - Kraft & Raspberry Fizz cardstock
Tan Paper on dog is from my scraps
Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distressing Ink
Pebbles Inc Basic Brights Chalk
White Stitching


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Episode 23: Paper Playtime Challenge - Faces

I am SO excited about this weeks Paper Playtime Challenge.  We are being sponsored by Peachy Keen Stamps!!!!  Woo Hoo!!!  I'm SO excited!  Did I say that already???  Well, I am.  ;)  The theme of this weeks challenge is Faces.  So head on over to the Paper Playtime Challenge and create some form of paper project that has a face on it.  It doesn't have to be a human face, just a face.  :)

The project I decided to do was to create a baby card.  It's never bad to have those on hand.  Especially in Utah.  LOL!  :)

Card Recipe:
Simply Charmed Cricut Cartridge
Peachy Keen Just Baby Faces Assortment stamp set (LOVE THEM!)
Paper Trey Ink (PTI) Dark Chocolate cardstock
PTI - Bitty Dot Basics Dark Chocolate, Sweet Blush and Raspberry Fizz designer paper
PTI - Sweet Blush polka dot ribbon
PTI - Sweet Blush buttons
SU! Circle and scallop punches
Hero Arts sentiment stamp (I think!)

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Paper Playtime Challenge #31 - New Years Eve

The theme of this weeks Paper Playtime Challenge is New Years Eve.  So make any paper project and submit it over at the Paper Playtime Challenge.  There is a paper pack and embellishments given away from Sheree with Cravin' Scrappin to the winner.  But you need to participate to win!


So what I made isn't really a card.  It's a card front.  I'm not going to be passing out any New Year cards  but I wanted to participate so I just made the front portion of a card w/ my scraps.  :)  Super Easy.  I decided to make a scene from my childhood.  Whenever midnight struck my siblings and myself would run outside w/ metal pots or pans with a spoon and make a bunch of noise.  Much to the chagrin of our neighbors I'm sure.  :)

Recipe:
Paper dolls for Everyday Cricut Cartridge
Scrap Paper
Peachy Keen Everyday Character Face assortment stamp set
Martha Stewart grass border punch


~ There will be no videos this week.  Sorry.  I've been sick over a week and my voice is crazy weird.  Thanks for looking!

Paper Playtime Challenge #30 - Christmas

This week at Paper Playtime Challenge the theme is Christmas.  The challenge is being sponsored by Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps.  The image I used on my first project was one of theirs.  Isn't it adorable??? So make sure you submit your Christmas project at the Paper Playtime Challenge blog to be eligible for the prize.

The following card I made for my dogs groomer.  She is so fantastic w/ them so I wanted to send her a card as a thank you.  I think it turned out really great.  The only thing I'm not a fan of is the collars.  Oh well.  Those dogs look a lot like my dogs I think.  So cute!

Card Recipe Holly Jolly Digital Stamp Card
Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamp - Candy Cane Bear
My Pink Stampers Christmas Wishes stamp set
Seeing Spots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
SU! Markers and Green Paper
PTI - Pure Poppy cardstock & Saddle stitched ribbon
Stickles

Card Recipe Doggie Christmas Card
Stamping Bella's Butch & Mimi stamp
Create a Critter Cartridge - bones
Simply Charmed Cartridge - Stocking
Paper Dolls for Every Day Cartridge - Leash
Chore Chart Cartridge - Dog Bowls
PTI - Simply Chartreuse, Pure Poppy, Stampers White cardstock
Seeing Spots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
1/8" circle punch for the dots on the dog bowls
SU! Markers
Diamond Stickles
Glossy Accents on the water in the water bowl

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Episode 21: Paper Playtime Challenge - Snowmen

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This weeks Paper Playtime Challenge is Snowmen.  So head on over to participate in the challenge to be eligible for some free goodies from Digital Delights our sponsor for the week.  The card I made is product from My Minds Eye Colorful Christmas Paper Packs.  Super easy!

Card Recipe:
My Minds Eye Colorful Christmas paper pack
PTI - Simply Chartreuse cardstock
That's It!

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