Wednesday, 29 October 2014

STUCK ON U SKETCHES DESIGN TEAM REVEAL - 5 STEPS TO THE PERFECT LAYOUT

 
 
Hi everyone and welcome to my blog and the
STUCK ON U SKETCHES DESIGN TEAM REVEAL.
Todays sketch is by the lovely Nanne. I love this sketch, simple yet stunning. Do give it a go. I have instructions on how to put this layout together for you.

FIVE STEPS TO THE PERFECT LAYOUT
Step 1 - The Focal Point
Choose photo/photos, matt them in co-ordinating cardstock so that they stand out on your page.
I chose my daughters jacket and the garden greenery in this page.
Step 2 - The Background
Choose the background cardstock or pretty paper to co-ordinate with matted photo, choose all matching embellishments etc.
Step 3 - The Border
Always try to use a border to bring the page together.
In this case it is the picket fence.
Step 4 - The Embellishments
The best part, time to decorate with flowers, butterflies, leaves etc.
Step 5 - The Title and Journaling
By putting a title on the layout, you give meaning to the page.
The Journaling, on the page or hidden, lets everyone know what is going on and gives you the chance to add your thoughts/ memories.
My journaling is slightly hidden on the tag.

HERES HOW
STEP 1 THE FOCAL POINT
Matt photo onto cardstock. Cut out an 8inch circle in pretty paper, matt onto the same colour cardstock. Ink stitches stamp all around the edge of the circle. 
STEP 2 THE BACKGROUND
Attach these to the background paper.
Cut out five one inch strips, ink the edges in the same ink and adhere as per the sketch.
STEP 3 THE BORDER
Die cut a picket fence, adhere.
STEP 4 THE EMBELLISHMENTS
Stamp and die cut some flowers, add pearl centres, attach with a glue gun.  Die cut some branches/leafs, ink the edges, attach. Add some mini roses.
STEP 5 THE TITLE AND JOURNALING
Write journaling on a tag, ink the edges, adhere.
Die cut the title, ink the edges, adhere.
SCRAPPY STASH
Pretty papers - Daphne collection paper pad - Heartfelt Creations
Bazzill cardstock, green, dark green and burgundy
Deckle edge scissors for the circle
Prima In-Stitches stamp
Burgundy, green and pink chalk inks
Picket fence die
Classic Leaf stamp and die - H. Creations
Flower stamp and die - H. Creations
Mini roses x 9
Sticky back pearls x 9
Mini tag
Alphabet die
Hot glue gun.

I HOPE YOU ENJOYED MY TUTORIAL ON  5 STEPS TO THE PERFECT LAYOUT. 
DO VISIT ALL THE OTHER DESIGNERS FOR LOTS MORE INSPIRATION. MANY THANKS.
BYE FOR NOW.



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Tuesday, 21 October 2014

CARD INSPIRATION - THANK YOU

 
Hi everyone, if you have come for some card inspiration I have a How To here.
I have used a card panel from a Heartfelt Creations paper pad which measures 5 x 5 inches, but you could just layer up your own using a couple of layers of pretty papers.
Next matt panel onto black cardstock - 5.5 x 5.5inches
Attach this to a 6 x 6 inch pretty paper
Attach to a 6 x 6 inch card blank
Now make a pretty black border, I used a spellbinders die
Decorate with hand made flowers, pearls, butterfly and hand cut clock faces
Cut out a sentiment from the paper pack, double matt and adhere.
STASH
Heartfelt Creations Paper Collection Pad - Once Upon A Time
Black cardstock
Spellbinders square nestabilities die
Majestic Blooms Die - H.Creations
Clock faces
Butterfly
Sticky back pearls
LINKS
Heartfelt Creations http://www.heartfeltcreations.us/
Butterflies - http://uk.pinterest.com/caroleanne345/butterflies/
Clock faces - http://uk.pinterest.com/caroleanne345/clocks/
Majestic Blooms Flower Tutorial -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jF2t1v3uG4
 
MANY THANKS FOR VISITING MY BLOG TODAY
I HOPE YOU GIVE MY CARD A GO
BYE FOR NOW
 
 
 

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Saturday, 18 October 2014

CHRISTMAS CARD INSPIRATION

 
Hi everyone and welcome to my blog.
Have you started making your Christmas Cards yet?
If not, here is one to get you going.
For this card I used a sketch from Feeling Sketchy for my inspiration.
Sketch #103
Here is the sketch for 103
 
Feeling Sketchy
 
HERES HOW
 
Take a card blank (mine is 6x8inches) and cover with pretty Christmas paper. I used two co-ordinating papers and added  a gold peel-off strip to cover the join.
Next cut out a sheet of cream card 5x7inches, ink the edges and adhere to the centre of the card
Adhere another co-ordinating sheet of paper 4.34x6.34 inches, ink the edges
Attach a strip of gold card just off centre
Attach flourishes as per the sketch
Make three poinsettias from red cardstock, add  glitter and gems and adhere
Cut and stamp two leaves, adhere
Add sentiment
Add mini roses.
STASH USED
Cream, Gold, Red, Green cardstock
Gold peel-off strip
Gold peel-off sentiment
Christmas papers - Hobbycraft Christmas Collection Pack
Gold glitter glue
Three gems
Three mini roses
Poinsettia dies - Spellbinders
Poinsettia Stamps - Heartfelt Creations
Flourish Swirls die
Brown chalk ink
 
MANY THANKS
BYE FOR NOW
 
 
 
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Thursday, 16 October 2014

CARDABILITIES # 109

 
 
Hi everyone and welcome to my blog.
Today I have some card inspiration for you.
I  have used the Cardabilities sketch #109.
CARDABILITIES
Click on the link above to be taken there.
HERES HOW
Take a 5x7inch blank card and cover the front with your chosen pretty paper.
Stamp the background with a Christmas script stamp.
Stamp and cut out a branch, add glitter, adhere as per the sketch.
Cut out a mini circle in gold card and attach as per the sketch.
Stamp and cut out a small poinsettia, add glitter and a brad.
Attach as per the sketch.
Cut out a title, add glitter and a gem, adhere with foam pads.
Stamp around the edges with a stitches stamp using green chalk in.
Add some mini gems down one side.
STASH USED
Christmas Paper Collection from Heartfelt Creations
Blank card
Classic Leaf stamp and die from Heartfelt Creations
Poinsettia stamp and die Heartfelt Creations/Spellbinders
Circle cut using Spellbinders Nestabilities Stately Circles
Olive green chalk ink
In-Stitches stamp from Prima
Glitter - my stash
Gems - my stash
Foam pads
Red brad
Christmas script background stamp - Heartfelt Creations.
 
MANY THANKS FOR VISITING ME TODAY
I HOPE YOU FOUND SOME INSPIRATION
HAVE A GREAT DAY
BYE FOR NOW.
 
 
 
 


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Wednesday, 15 October 2014

CARDABILITIES DESIGN TEAM

 
WELCOME TO MY BLOG TODAY
 
I have some brilliant news, I am so excited to announce that I have been included in the Cardabilities Design Team!!
 
You will love these amazing sketches by the very talented
Her sketches are absolutely beautiful, I know you will love using them.

This is the Sketch blog that will challenge you to get out of your
comfort zone when it comes to paper and embellishments.
 
Cardabilities are an international sketch challenge blog and encourage scrappers and crafters internationally to take part in our regular reveals. We have an international Design Team that will create projects based on the current sketch that just might give you the push you need.
 
On the 15th and 30th of every month, we will release a
brand new sketch which you will have about 2 weeks to complete.
 
So what are you waiting for! Click on the link - CARDABILITIES  where you will find tons of inspiration for those cards.
And you never know, you may just make featured designer too!
Many thanks for visiting me today,
AND don't forget I will always do a tutorial to go with the card/sketch.
 
BYE FOR NOW
 

 
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Friday, 10 October 2014

STUCK ON U SKETCHES DESIGN TEAM REVEAL AND BLOG HOP WINNERS - Oct 10th



Hi everyone and welcome to my blog and the
STUCK ON U SKETCHES DESIGN TEAM REVEAL.
Today we have another fabulous sketch by our lovely Nanne, that I know you will love, I did, its super easy, super fast and super fun.
Also we have out latest Blog Hop Winners!!! Yay!!!
All September winners (grand prizes and blog hops)
announced TODAY!
JUST GO TO STUCK ON U SKETCHES FOR THE LIST
STUCK ON U SKETCHES



THIS IS HOW I DID THIS
Take a sheet of pretty paper 11x11 inches, ink the edges
Glue to a sheet of 12x12 co-ordinating cardstock
Cut down three matching papers to 6x7 inches, ink the edges
Attach as per the sketch
Matt your photo, ink the edges and adhere
Cut out three banners, ink the edges and attach to the side of photo
Cut out border strip/strips, ink the edges and adhere
Stamp and cut out two leafy branches and attach
Make an assortment of flowers and add with hot glue
Add a few roses
Cut out a circle border,write your journaling, attach
Add sticker title
I then added some stitches stamping with chalk ink.
I hope you like it and give it a go.
SCRAPPY STASH
Plain cardstock
Pretty papers Heartfelt Creations
Stamp and cut classic leaf die and stamp H.Creations
Flower die - H.Creations Vintage Floret
In Stitches stamp - Prma
Chalk ink
Circle cutter

MANY THANKS FOR VISITING MY BLOG TODAY
DO VISIT THE DESIGN TEAM FOR LOTS MORE INSPIRATION - BYE FOR NOW
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Monday, 6 October 2014

CARD INSPIRATION - thank you so much


Hi everyone and welcome to my blog and another card for you.
For this one I have used a 6 x 6 inch card and some pretty papers from Heartfelt Creations from the Daphne Collection.
HERES HOW
Cut out a 6x6 inch square and adhere to a 6x6 inch card
Die cut a lacy oval and attach
Make three flowers from cardstock, small, medium and large
Add pearl centres and attach
Punch or cut out two butterflies, add pearls and attach
Add some mini roses using hot glue
Matt the title and attach with foam pads
Add a small clock face with pearl centre
And there you have it, one simple, pretty card.
STASH USED
One sheet of pretty paper
Green cardstock
Peach cardstock
Oval frame die Spellbinders
Flower dies Heartfelt Creations Majestic Blooms
Mini roses
Hot glue gun
Foam pads
Butterflies
Sticky back pearls
LINKS
Butterflies http://uk.pinterest.com/caroleanne345/butterflies/
Clock faces http://uk.pinterest.com/caroleanne345/clocks/
Hand made mini flowers http://theprettypaperpatisserie.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/hand-made-flowers-tutorial.html
MANY THANKS FOR VISITING TODAY AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVELY COMMENTS, DO COME BACK AGAIN SOON. BYE FOR NOW.

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Thursday, 2 October 2014

CARD INSPIRATION WITH CARDABILITIES #108


Hi everyone and welcome to my blog and some card inspiration.
Today I have used a sketch by cardabilities. http://cardabilities.blogspot.co.uk/
HERES HOW
I have used a 6x6 inch card blank
Cut down a sheet of dark green cardstock by 1/4 of an inch and distress the edges, adhere to the card blank
Take a sheet of pretty paper and cut down to 5.5 inches, distress the edges, adhere
Take another sheet of pretty paper and cut down to 5x5 inches, distress the edges, adhere
Die cut two sets of branches with leaves, stamp and glue down as per the sketch
Hand make three flowers in various sizes, ink the edges and adhere with hot glue
Cut out two butterflies, add pearls to the bodies, adhere
Cut out the title, matt and adhere with foam pads
Add some muslin fibres in white behind the flowers
Add extra pearls.
I hope you like it and give it a go.
STASH USED
Card blank - 6x6inch
Plain green cardstock
Pretty Papers
Classic leaf stamp and die by Heartfelt Creations
Flower die by Heartfelt Creations - Majestic Blooms
Pink cardstock
Pink chalk ink
Sticky back pearls
Butterflies
Title.

MANY THANKS FOR VISITING TODAY
BYE FOR NOW.

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Wednesday, 1 October 2014

CARD INSPIRATION FOR YOU - Thank You So Much


Hi everyone, here is some card inspiration for you today.
HERES HOW
Cut out a 6x6inch square of pretty paper
Die cut a medium size oval in green cardstock, ink the edges and adhere to paper
Die cut a smaller oval in peach cardstock, ink the edges, adhere
Make three peach flowers and attach with hot glue
Add pearls to the centres
Make a flower vine and add this
Die cut or punch out two butterflies, add pearls and attach
Cut out two clock faces and attach
Die cut a small branch and add
Add a few more mini roses
Cut out the title, matt onto green cardstock, attach foam pads and adhere.
STASH USED
Pretty paper - Heartfelt Creations, Daphne Collection
Spellbinders, Elegant ovals
Light and dark green and peach cardstock, Bazzill
Majestic Blooms flower die, Heartfelt Creations
Chalk inks in green and peach
Clock faces
Butterflies
Sticky back pearls
Title, Heartfelt Creations Timeless Collection
Flower vine, hand made
Branch die, Sizzix Sizzlitts

Many thanks for visiting my blog today, I hope you found some inspiration and give this a go.
BYE FOR NOW.
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Friday, 26 September 2014

STUCK ON U SKETCHES 5th ANNIVERSARY BLOG HOP


Hi everyone and welcome to my blog and the
STUCK ON U SKETCHES
SKETCH TEAM 5th ANNIVERSARY BLOG HOP
To celebrate our 5th Anniversary, this month, each SOUS team will be having a blog hop and today is the turn of the Sketch Team.
This blog hop runs for 5 days, today until Tuesday September 30 at midnight EST.
So without further ado, if you have come here from Stuck on U Sketches then you are in the right place. If you would like more info on the hop then head on back to SOUS http://stuckonusketches.blogspot.co.uk
To be eligible for our sponsored candy, we ask that you complete the hop by visiting EACH blog and commenting and following EACH blog! Once you have completed the hop you will be eligible to win this incredible $30.00 Store credit prize from CREATIVE EMBELLISHMENTS!

http://creativeembellishments.com/


 

Then, when you have finished the hop, return to SOUS  http://stuckonusketches.blogspot.com
to let us know you've completed the hop!

Your next stop after here on the hop will be Charlotte
 http://scrapsational-char.blogspot.com 

Also, if you JOIN in ANY of our challenges this month you will then be eligible for one of our 2 Grand Prizes! The more challenges and projects you share, the more chances to win!

We would warmly like to thank Fancy Pants Designs and Zeus and Zoe for their kind and generous sponsorship.
 


 


 

(collection pack)

Leah Schaeffer's photo.




Leah Schaeffer's photo.


Remember to make sure you are also following SOUS!

Please finish at SOUS to let us know you have completed the hop and followed all the girls blogs.

Let us know if you are following on Facebook or Pinterest for extra chances to win!
ALL winners (grand prizes and blog hop winners) from this month will be announced on FRIDAY OCTOBER 10th!!!

Here is my take on the sketch
 

 

STUCK ON U SKETCHES http://stuckonusketches.blogspot.co.uk/


MANY THANKS FOR JOINING IN WITH US TODAY, have fun and good luck.
Bye for now. x


    
 

                               












 














































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Tuesday, 23 September 2014

CARD - CELEBRATE - CARDABILITIES #107


Hi everyone and welcome to my blog and a card I have just made, using inspiration from Cardabilities sketch #107.


Cardabilities #107

HERES HOW
Cut out a 6 x 6 inch square in pretty paper, ink the edges
Paint some chicken wire chipboard in white paint
Attach to centre of card
Die cut and stamp branch and leaves, ink the edges, attach
Make three large roses and glue down
Add some more small and mini roses
Punch out three mini butterflies, attach mini pearls to the bodies
Matt the title, using foam pads, stick down
Attach to the front of a 6x6 inch card.
STASH USED
Pretty paper - Heartfelt Creations
Classic leaf pre cut set HCPC3456 - Heartfelt Creations
Vintage Floret flower die - Heartfelt Creations
Mini roses from my stash
Butterfly punch
Title - HC papers
Foam Pads
Sticky back pearls
Bazzill cardstock in peachy pink to make the flowers
Bazzill cardstock in green
Hot glue for the flowers
Brown, green, pink chalk ink
Chicken wire chipboard from Blue Fern Studios.
LINKS
Cardabilities - http://cardabilities.blogspot.co.uk/
Heartfelt Creations - http://www.heartfeltcreations.us/
Blue Fern Studios http://bluefernstudios.com/
Butterflies - http://uk.pinterest.com/caroleanne345/butterflies/
Hand made mini flowers http://theprettypaperpatisserie.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/hand-made-flowers-tutorial.html

MANY THANKS FOR VISITING MY BLOG TODAY AND LEAVING ME LOVELY COMMENTS
DO COME BACK AGAIN ON FRIDAY, WHEN I WILL BE HAVING A STUCK ON U SKETCHES BLOG HOP WITH BRILLIANT PRIZES UP FOR GRABS.
HAPPY CRAFTING
BYE FOR NOW. x






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Friday, 12 September 2014

STUCK ON U SKETCHES DESIGN TEAM REVEAL September 12th STUDLAND

 
 
 
 
Hi everyone and welcome to my blog and the 
STUCK ON U SKETCHES DESIGN TEAM REVEAL
We are happily celebrating our 5th Anniversary!
On Monday we had our first celebratory blog hop for Project Life!
Great projects and great sponsor, The Cut Shoppe! Good luck to those that joined us!

Join us Friday, September 19 for our Die Cut Blog Hop
and Friday, September 26 for our Sketch Blog Hop
More inspiration and more FREE gifts! 

For ALL participants this month you will be eligible to win
one of 2 amazing gifts! The more you join, the more chances to win!
Plus, join our hops for more chances to win our goodies!
Please click here for a bit more info if you need it. 
 
 
http://www.fancypantsdesigns.com/ 
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZeusandZoe/
 
This is another fabulous sketch by our lovely Leah, I do hope you give it a go. To help you on your way I have a How To below.  
 
 
 
HERES HOW
First of all cut down your chosen backing paper to 11.5 x 11.5 ins
Distress the edges and adhere to backing card
Matt four photos (2 x 2 ins) on black cardstock, trim to size
Cut out three background negative strips, matt onto black card
Adhere to the page as per the sketch
Die cut some branches and adhere
Start to embellish with assorted flowers and butterflies
Add journaling block
Add die cut title. 
SCRAPPY STASH
Plain cardstock in three colours
Negative strips
Branch die
Assorted flowers
Mini roses
Sticky back pearls
Journaling block
Large flowers x 3made from Heartfelt Creations flower die
Die cut alphabet - Sizzix
LINKS
 Many thanks for visiting me today, I do hope you will become a follower and come back soon.
STUCK ON U SKETCHES are having Anniversary Blog Hops so do look out for them, there are amazing prizes to be won.
Bye for now. x

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Tuesday, 9 September 2014

CARD FOR CARDABILITIES #106


Hi everyone here is a card I have just finished.
I used the Cardabilities Sketch for my inspiration. http://cardabilities.blogspot.co.uk/
I love their sketches as they are a great starting point for your card.
HERES HOW
Cut out a large banner in pretty paper, stamp some script and a stitches stamp randomly on the front
Matt onto co-ordinating cardstock
Adhere to background card cut to 5x5 inches
Matt onto another sheet of card
Attach to the front of a 6x6inch card
Die cut some hearts, ink the edges and attach
Matt and attach a sentiment
Die cut some branches, ink the edges and attach
Make a large flower adhere with hot glue
Add more mini flowers, butterflies and pearls.
STASH
One 6x6 card
Plain cardstock in 3 co-ordinating colours
Pretty paper and sentiment - Heartfelt Creations Raindrops on Roses Collection
Prima mini script stamp
Prima In Stitches stamp
Heart die - Sizzix
Brown chalk ink
Flower die - Heartfelt Creations Vintage Floret die
Branch die - Sizzix
Mini roses and buds
Butterflies
Sticky back pearls
LINKS
Cardabilities             http://cardabilities.blogspot.co.uk/
Heartfelt Creations   http://www.heartfeltcreations.us/
Butterflies                  http://www.pinterest.com/caroleanne345/butterflies/
Mini Flowers hand made            http://theprettypaperpatisserie.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/hand-made-flowers-tutorial.html
How to make the large flower here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF0ka1vdK7Q

MANY THANKS FOR VISITING MY BLOG TODAY, I DO HOPE YOU BECOME A FOLLOWER AND COME BACK AGAIN FOR MORE HOW TOs ON CARDMAKING AND SCRAPBOOKING.
BYE FOR NOW x
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Wednesday, 3 September 2014

WEDDING BELLES BUILD A PAGE


 
Hi lovely scrappers, here is my other layout I have made, using the August 29th sketch from Stuck on U Sketches, which I turned on its side.

I have also entered this into a challenge using flowers, which is right up my street!, here
http://gloriadesignschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/challenge-15-all-pretty-flowers.html

CRAFT HOARDERS ANONYMOUS #15

Challenge #15 All the Pretty Flowers
This challenge is for all of you flower hoarders! Maybe you hoard pre-made flowers. Maybe you hoard flower punches or dies. Maybe you hoard flower stamps. "Dig" out those flowers and use them on your project!
http://stuckonusketches.blogspot.co.uk/

HERE IS MY BUILD A PAGE

Choose a piece of cardstock
Add a scalloped edge sheet of cardstock
Cut down some pretty paper to 11x11inches and adhere
 
 
Add a circle of cardstock
 
 
Add a doily
 
 
Add matted photo
 
 
Add a layer behind the photo
 
 
Add a tag, ink the edges
 
 
Add another layer
 
 
Add some swirls and decorate with flowers and leaves
 
 
Add the title.
SCRAPPY STASH
Plain cardstock
Scalloped cardstock - DCWV
Pretty paper - Heartfelt Creations
White doily
Assorted flowers
Handmade flowers - die from Heartfelt Creations
Swirls - die from Sizzix, Tim Holtz
Leaves - die from Heartfelt Creations
Mini butterfly punch
Sticky back pearls
Title - die from Sizzix
 
I HOPE YOU LIKE MY LAYOUT AND GIVE IT A GO.
BYE FOR NOW.
 
 
 
 
 
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Monday, 1 September 2014

CHERISH layout

 

Hi lovely scrappers and welcome to my blog.
HERES HOW I DID THIS
Cut down a 12x12 of pretty paper to 11.5 x 11.5 inches
Adhere to a sheet of brown cardstock
Matt photo in dark brown cardstock
Adhere lightly to the page
Die cut a bird and birdcage, ink the edges and add some string
Die cut a pleated flower and matching border, make up the flower
Add a pearl centre
Die cut some fern leaves, ink the edges
Matt a journaling block in dark brown cardstock, attach to page
Start embellishing by adding flowers and pearls
Add the title.
SCRAPPY STASH
Plain cardstock
Pretty paper
Journal block - Heartfelt Creations Paper Pad, Once Upon A Time
Bird and birdcage die - Sizzix
Pleated flower die - Paper Rosette - Sizzix
Fern leaf die - Tattered Pinecone - Sizzix
Assorted flowers
Mini roses
Brown chalk ink
Sticky back pearls.

MANY THANKS FOR VISITING MY BLOG TODAY
I DO HOPE YOU GOT SOME INSPIRATION.
I WOULD LOVE IT IF YOU BECAME A FOLLOWER.
JUST LEAVE ME A COMMENT TO LET ME KNOW AND I WILL COME FOLLOW YOU.
BYE FOR NOW. x
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