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16th October 201715th October 2017

Make It Monday | Customer Thank You Cards using Oh So Eclectic from Stampin’ Up!

Welcome to Make It Monday! I do hope that you’re Monday is fun and filled with lots of coffee (I think mine might be…. lots of coffee and lots of crafting planned for today!)…. I have a fun card project for you today.

Each and every month I spoil my customers with a handmade card and a fun little gift… plus some extras if you use the Code Club Code! And today’s project is the card I sent everyone that shopped with me in September.

This card is a CASE (Copy And Share Everything) card of THIS card by Teneale Williams. It uses the gorgeous Oh So Eclectic stamp set and the coordinating Eclectic Layers dies. I almost used the Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper too… but I loved this patterned and it’s from Delightful Daisy instead!

https://youtu.be/D-8H6uLdhAk

This month there is a fabulous offer on on selected packs of Designer Series Paper. Buy 3 get 1 FREE…. I picked up a heap of paper last week, because, well, it would be rude not to right?! This offer runs through to the 31st October. I LOVE our Designer Series Paper! Not only because the patterns are gorgeous, but the quality is perfect, it is just thick enough that it doesn’t crack when you score it…. AND it matches the Stampin’ Up! ink colours for completely coordinated crafting!

These should have hit your letterboxes over the weekend… along with a cute little gift (more on that next Monday!)

See you again soon

Product List

Oh So Eclectic Clear-Mount Bundle

[145356]

£43.00

Oh So Eclectic Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[143937]

£28.00

Eclectic Layers Thinlits Dies

[143774]

£27.00

Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper

[144137]

£10.00

Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126982]

£6.00

Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock

[121685]

£7.25

Tranquil Tide A4 Cardstock

[144252]

£7.25

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

[106549]

£8.25

Silicone Craft Sheet

[127853]

£5.50

Stamping Sponges

[141337]

£3.25

Linen Thread

[104199]

£4.25

Classic Label Punch

[141491]

£16.00

2017-2019 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers

[144033]

£13.50

Thankful Thoughts Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[141522]

£17.00

To purchase any of the items featured in my projects please use the links above. To join my team of Stampin’ Friends select ‘Join My Team’ or send me a message!

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

13th October 201710th October 2017

Christmas Countdown | Hot Chocolate Stirrers!

Christmas Countdown Hot Chocolate and Snowflake Sentiments from Stampin' Up!

Hello! Welcome to this week’s Christmas Countdown…. there are 72 days left before the fat man arrives… and no I have not started my Christmas shopping yet! or really even thinking about it.

I have however started to think about my favourite things to do in the winter. We have a strong evening routine in our house of hot chocolate before bed… it started with that need for something sweet after dinner, but with lower calories…. and well, as you can see that hasn’t worked all that well!

My husband is a particular type of hot chocolate drinker… I think he would call it purest, its Cadbury’s or nothing! I personally, like the ones with different flavours… except white chocolate… that just not right!

So, these are right up his street…. nothing but chocolate-y goodness!

https://youtu.be/zj0aCPsn39Y

The bags are a Stampin’ Up! secret! I am sure that these are one of the most hidden items that Stampin’ Up! do… and yet they are in the catalogue, right there with all the fun papers and envelopes! Cellobags!

They even do various different sizes and types! These ones are the 3 x 6″ gusseted variety. I use the 6 x 8″ ones when I’m packing your class kits and prepping for my videos …. they are just one of those things that are super handy to have in your crafty stash!

The cute little labels are made using the Snowflake Sentiments bundle. This bundle comes with a super cute little label die… although I do think it is a little small for a gift, its the perfect size for price labels on your craft fair table, or packaging for your handmade soaps or chocolates… or like here for your instructions for your real Hot Chocolate!

These are super simply to make….in fact there is only one ingredient!

Get your kids or grandkids to eat 6 fromage frais type yogurts, and clean the pots
Wipe the inside with vegetable oil using a pastry brush
Melt a 150g bar of chocolate …. milk or dark is best! I find that the easiest way is to put just over half of the chocolate in a bowl and microwave it for 30 seconds at a time, giving it a good stir between blasts. Then, once the chocolate is melted, add the remaining chocolate and stir well.
Pour the melted chocolate into the empty yogurt pots, ensuring that each pot has a similar amount.
Add a wooden lollipop stick to the centre of each chocolate pot. Give the chocolate a moment to start to cool, and they should stand up on their own.
Decorate with chocolate drops, edible glitters, mini marshmallows or sugar pearls
Pop the chocolate pots into the fridge to set for a few hours (I would suggest overnight). Once they are fully set, the chocolate stirrers should pull out of the pots easily.

To enjoy your hot chocolate….

Fill your favourite mug 3/4 full with milk, and heat in the microwave until hot. Dunk your Hot Chocolate Stirrer into the hot milk and stir until the chocolate is fully melted.
Drink and enjoy!

Product List

Snowflake Sentiments Clear-Mount Bundle

[146053]

£42.25

Swirly Snowflakes Thinlits Dies

[144678]

£27.00

Year Of Cheer Specialty Designer Series Paper

[144640]

£11.75

Champagne Foil Sheets

[144748]

£3.75

Labeler Alphabet Photopolymer Stamp Set

[141936]

£15.00

Berry Burst Classic Stampin’ Pad

[144083]

£6.00

Twine Baker’s Whisper White

[124262]

£2.75

Gusseted Cellophane Bags

[141704]

£4.25

Berry Burst 1/2″ Finely Woven Ribbon

[144133]

£6.25

To purchase any of the items featured in my projects please use the links above. To join my team of Stampin’ Friends select ‘Join My Team’ or send me a message!

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

12th October 20176th October 2017

To My Main Squeeze….

Fun Husband Anniversary Card using Lemon Zest and the Lemon Builder Punch from Stampin' Up!

When I received the Lemon Zest bundle a few months ago I spent ages just staring at it trying to work out when on earth I would send a card with an orange slice on it! However… once I got over the images and looked at the sentiments I realised that this set is just perfectly versatile!

The Lemon Zest stamp set comes bundled with the Lemon Builder punch… which is great for some quick leaves! The Be warned though… that lemon only fits in one way around! This card doesn’t use the lemon though, instead I used the citrus slices instead… which also coordinates perfectly with a punch – the 1-3/4″ circle!

When I said this card doesn’t use the Lemon stamp I wasn’t telling the whole truth… in fact it is stamped all over the background of this card to create a fun textured tone on tone effect.

Product List

Lemon Zest Clear-Mount Bundle

[145360]

£30.50

Lemon Zest Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[143805]

£25.00

Lemon Builder Punch

[143712]

£16.00

Card Stock A4 Crushed Curry

[131288]

£7.25

Polka Dot Basics Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143709]

£7.00

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad

[131173]

£6.00

Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126946]

£6.00

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin’ Pad

[131180]

£6.00

Crushed Curry Solid Baker’S Twine

[144354]

£2.75

To purchase any of the items featured in my projects please use the links above. To join my team of Stampin’ Friends select ‘Join My Team’ or send me a message!

Please support StampinByHannah, and enter my Code Club Code. For orders of over £150 please do not use this code, as you are entitled to your own Hostess benefits!

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

10th October 20175th October 2017

World Card Making Day…. Last Chance!

Just quickly popping in to let you know that the World Card Making Day offers end TONIGHT AT 10:50PM!

There are a whole heap of fabulous stamp sets at 15% off…. and what is even better is that some of them also coordinate with the Designer Series Paper that is currently also on sale!

Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes

[131527]

£5.50

£4.68

Very Vanilla Note Cards & Envelopes

[144236]

£5.50

£4.68

Coffee Café Photopolymer Stamp Set

[143677]

£19.00

£16.15

Brightly Lit Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set

[144807]

£15.00

£12.75

Merry Mistletoe Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[143655]

£17.00

14.45

Daisy Delight Photopolymer Stamp Set

[143669]

£15.00

£12.75

Oh So Eclectic Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[143940]

£21.00

£17.85

Lots Of Love Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[143802]

£17.00

£14.45

Graceful Garden Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[143849]

£17.00

£14.45

Just Add Text Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[143934]

£16.00

£13.60

Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Stamp Set

[143726]

£24.00

£20.40

Birthday Delivery Photopolymer Stamp Set

[143660]

£24.00

£20.40

Wood Words Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[143928]

£20.00

£17.00

Pieces & Patterns Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[143843]

£17.00

£14.45

Grab yours by clicking on the images above!

To purchase any of the items featured in my projects please use the links above. To join my team of Stampin’ Friends select ‘Join My Team’ or send me a message!

Please support StampinByHannah, and enter my Code Club Code. For orders of over £150 please do not use this code, as you are entitled to your own Hostess benefits!

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

10th October 20179th October 2017

Online Card Class | Snowflake Sentiments

Hello!

Oh I am super excited for this class! I have been working on this one for a couple of weeks, in my head! but finally managed to get it into card stock yesterday!

I just KNOW you are going to LOVE this class!

*You will NEED a Big Shot for this class as it does include thinlits dies. You can grab a Big Shot in my Online Store HERE!

Class includes:

Snowflake Sentiments Stamp and Die bundle
Pack of Clear Faceted Gems
Card kit to make 10 awesome cards (2 of each of 5 designs)
Envelopes
Exclusive video tutorials for each card
plus delivery by courier!

Grab my Snowflake Sentiments Online Card Class HERE! for £55

You can also add the 4 ink pads that we are using in this class to your class kit.

Grab my Snowflake Sentiments Online Card Class with Ink Pad Bundle HERE! for £79

As always if you already own some of the class items you can substitute products for other of the same value.

I know you will LOVE this class….. and I cannot wait to sent it out too you

Booking closes at 8PM on 20th October 2017. I use PayPal to collect payments and will send you a PayPal invoice when you sign up for class. Payment accepted by debit or credit card.

To purchase any of the items featured in my projects please use the links above. To join my team of Stampin’ Friends select ‘Join My Team’ or send me a message!

Please support StampinByHannah, and enter my Code Club Code. For orders of over £150 please do not use this code, as you are entitled to your own Hostess benefits!

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

9th October 20179th October 2017

Make It Monday | Square Framelits Box with Lid

Make It Monday Video Tutorial Large Lidded Box using Birthday Blooms from Stampin' Up!

I’ve had to have a bit of a shuffle around this week… as you may know I always (try) to work a few weeks ahead with my blog projects (gives me time for my life to fall apart around me and still get things made for you!) and so when I filled my planner with my projects and ideas for October I had planned to share my September Customer Thank You Cards with you today…. except that Stampin’ Up! released an AMAZING! offer last week which has sent the warehouse into a bit of a spin! This means that my Code Club gifts are stuck somewhere between Stockton on Tees and Germany…. and so I can’t share the cards I haven’t yet been able to send! So…. they will hopefully be filling this slot next week, and in the meantime I have a fabulous Video Tutorial for you…

I made this box a few weeks ago for a team training event…. which I am sure that you are all well and truly sick of me waffling on about now! but I wanted a fun 3D project for my display, and this was it!

The whole box is designed around the Layering Square Framelits and coordinating Stitched Shapes framelits. And while the original features the Birthday Blooms stamp set, with a hint of Touches of Texture in Island Indigo and Crumb Cake…. The video’d version is in Berry Burst and Smoky Slate

Measurements:

Box Base – 11 1/2 x 5 1/2″

Score on the long edge at 2 3/4, 5 1/2, 8 1/4 and 11″

Score on the short side at 2 3/4″

Box Lid – 3 13/16 x 3 13/16″ (sorry that this is such an odd measurement, but it makes sure that the lid fits snuggly!)

Score on all 4 sides at 1/2″

While the original box uses the Fine Tip Glue Masking Technique the version in the tutorial video uses more traditional Embossed resist to create a pretty effect.

The snowflake stamp is taken from the Snowflake Sentiments…. I am loving this stamp and die bundle at the moment! Check out my Online Card Classes page tomorrow for a fun card class featuring this stamp set. Here it was heat embossed in clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder before I added Berry Burst ink with a sponge over the top. The clear embossing powder resists the ink and leaves a white snowflake showing through the bold pink!

Don’t forget that the Stampin’ Up! World Card Making Day Offers End TOMORROW! Grab a heap of great stamp sets for 15% off…..

Product List

Snowflake Sentiments Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[144820]

£20.00

Layering Squares Framelits Dies

[141708]

£32.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

£27.00

Simply Scored

[122334]

£27.00

Berry Burst A4 Cardstock

[144249]

£7.25

Card Stock A4 Smoky Slate

[131291]

£7.25

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

[106549]

£8.25

Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder

[109130]

£4.50

Versamark Pad

[102283]

£7.75

Stamping Sponges

[141337]

£3.25

Berry Burst Classic Stampin’ Pad

[144083]

£6.00

To purchase any of the items featured in my projects please use the links above. To join my team of Stampin’ Friends select ‘Join My Team’ or send me a message!

Please support StampinByHannah, and enter my Code Club Code. For orders of over £150 please do not use this code, as you are entitled to your own Hostess benefits!

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

6th October 2017

World Card Making Day | Flash Class!

It is World Card Making Day! and to celebrate I have a fabulous Online Card Class available for 48 hours ONLY!

I LOVE doing my Online Card Classes…. They are just so much fun. I normally release a new one every 2 weeks (new class coming on TUESDAY!) … classes always include ALL the stamps to make a heap of projects, along with a full card kit and instructional videos too. All you need to do is find your glue… sit down and craft along with me!

This extra special class features the Painted Harvest Stamp set AND the coordinating Leaf punch to make 8 great cards!

Class kit includes the stamp and punch bundle, and a 1/4 pack of the Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper and a full roll of Gold Metallic Thread. PLUS 4 exclusive video tutorials, and a full sheet of extra inspiration AND a heap of colour combination ideas for Painted Harvest too.

Class booking closes on Sunday at 8PM so grab your kit ASAP!
Grab your kit HERE!

You can add any extra items to your class order, just by dropping me an email… stampinbyhannah[at]outlook.com

I use PayPal to collect all payments, however you do not need a Paypal account, just a credit or debit card. Class cost includes packaging and delivery via Courier.

There is of course an upgrade option too that includes the 4 ink pads you will need to complete the projects (Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Crumb Cake and Early Espresso). To grab this bundle click HERE!

To purchase any of the items featured in my projects please use the links above. To join my team of Stampin’ Friends select ‘Join My Team’ or send me a message!

Please support StampinByHannah, and enter my Code Club Code. For orders of over £150 please do not use this code, as you are entitled to your own Hostess benefits!

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

6th October 20172nd October 2017

Christmas Countdown | Cookie Packaging using Stampin’ Up! products

Christmas Countdown Chocolate chip cookie packets using Snowflake Sentiments from Stampin' up!

Oh Hello! Yes it’s Friday…. which at the moment means a Christmas Countdown project with some fabulous Home Baking!!!! I LOVE all things crafty, and while I don’t get chance to bake as much as I would like to…. I LOVE to get in the kitchen and get covered in flour! This week I have a fabulous cookie recipe to share with you, and a fun papercraft project too!

I was thinking about those of you that do Craft Fairs and Charity events for these…. I am sure you’re not about to gift a single cookie to someone as a Christmas Present! (or maybe you would!) and so a quick and easy way to pack Cookies is always handy.

The cello bags are of course from Stampin’ Up!…. did you know that I sell these?! they are awesome! Stampin’ Up! have a great range of sizes of cello bags, from these little ones great for a medium sized cookie, to ones that are the perfect size for cards… to some huge gusseted ones that could hold a bottle of something nice!

https://youtu.be/H6_l1Bz1Lzg

Click the link above for the video….. I don’t know what has happened with my videos here on my blog recently… one minute they are HUGE and the next they are just a link! lol

These bag toppers are really quick and easy to put together…. I have combined two stamp sets: Snowflake Sentiments and the Labeller Alphabet to create these. Check the video for all the details!

Measurements:

Coloured card stock – 10 x 7 cm, Scored on the short side at 3.5 cm

Whisper White layer – 9.5 x 3 cm

Ingredients:

325g Plain Flour
225g Unsalted Butter, melted
300g Milk Chocolate Chips (although I will sometimes use Smarties!)
440g Soft Brown Sugar
2 Eggs
1 tsp Baking Powder

Method:

Pre-heat your oven to 190C / 170 Fan / Gas Mark 5
Mix the butter and sugar until smooth.
Slowly add the eggs, approx 1/2 egg at a time… I do beat my eggs before adding them to my batter
Combine the flour and baking powder before stirring into the sugar batter.
Fold in the chocolate chips
Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking sheet covered in greaseproof paper
Bake for 8-10 minutes

Product List

Snowflake Sentiments Clear-Mount Bundle

[146053]

£42.25

Labeler Alphabet Photopolymer Stamp Set

[141936]

£15.00

Dapper Denim A4 Cardstock

[141419]

£7.25

White Vellum A4 Card Stock

[106584]

£6.00

Twine Baker’s Whisper White

[124262]

£2.75

Dapper Denim Classic Stampin’ Pad

[141394]

£6.00

Berry Burst Classic Stampin’ Pad

[144083]

£6.00

To purchase any of the items featured in my projects please use the links above. To join my team of Stampin’ Friends select ‘Join My Team’ or send me a message!

Please support StampinByHannah, and enter my Code Club Code. For orders of over £150 please do not use this code, as you are entitled to your own Hostess benefits!

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

5th October 20172nd October 2017

Oh Hello Friend….

Oh So Eclectic Online Card Class sample using Stampin' Up! UK products

I have been playing around with the Oh So Eclectic bundle for weeks while I designed the 10 projects for my Oh So Eclectic class…. and I have been sharing a few of the extras around my blog this past week. This particular card is the card that sparked the class in the first place!

This fun card uses a fun colour combination of Dapper Denim, Emerald Envy and Berry Burst. I would LOVE to see what you create with this colour combo too… you can share it with me on my Facebook Page!

A few weeks ago I filmed a video that demonstrated how to use the fabulous Multipurpose Adhesive sheets… I die cut that gorgeous Berry Burst intricate flower and added it to a piece of Vellum. This piece then sat on my desk for weeks! I wasn’t binning it, too pretty, and I knew it would find its way into a project at some point…. and this was the project. I did cut it again, so that the flower was free and adhered it to the project with a touch of Fine Tip Glue.

The other flower is unusual too… it uses that Fine Tip Glue Masking technique again! Yes I am obsessed! This flower is also die cut out and added to the card with a dimensional.

The dies in this bundle are fabulous! Not only do some of them cut the stamped images, there are accent pieces too (like that lovely background piece!) and some dies that emboss rather than cut. Plus the die set also coordinates with a second stamp set too (You’re Priceless!)

What is your favourite colour combination to use at the moment? Let me know in the comments below…

Product List

Oh So Eclectic Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[143940]

£21.00

Eclectic Layers Thinlits Dies

[143774]

£27.00

Oh So Eclectic Clear-Mount Bundle

[145356]

£43.00

You’re Priceless Photopolymer Stamp Set

[143760]

£15.00

Dapper Denim A4 Cardstock

[141419]

£7.25

Emerald Envy A4 Cardstock

[141420]

£7.25

Berry Burst A4 Cardstock

[144249]

£7.25

White Vellum A4 Card Stock

[106584]

£6.00

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

[138309]

£6.25

Dapper Denim Classic Stampin’ Pad

[141394]

£6.00

Emerald Envy Classic Stampin’ Pad

[141396]

£6.00

Berry Burst Classic Stampin’ Pad

[144083]

£6.00

To purchase any of the items featured in my projects please use the links above. To join my team of Stampin’ Friends select ‘Join My Team’ or send me a message!

Please support StampinByHannah, and enter my Code Club Code. For orders of over £150 please do not use this code, as you are entitled to your own Hostess benefits!

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

4th October 201727th September 2017

Inspire.Create.Challenges #002 | Happy 30th Birthday!

Inspire.create.challenges bold and bright 30th birthday card using Number of years from Stampin' Up!

Hello! It’s time for another Inspire.Create.Challenge! I know, the first one went so quickly…. hope you are going to take part this time around too! Check out the Inspire.Create.Challenges blog for a heap more inspiration with this weeks Sketch Challenge.

I love a simple sketch… and so designed this sketch to give the Design Team as much freedom as I could without presenting them with a large empty box! At the time of writing this, I haven’t seen what they have made with it, and I cannot wait to see! They are all so talented, and I know that everyone’s creations are going to be so different!

I really wanted to create something bright! My mum always complains my cards are muted colours… so I might make another version of this one for her birthday coming up! The stamp set at work here is Number of Years, along with the coordinating Large Numbers framelits.

The panel is in Crumb Cake, stamped in Versamark and heat embossed with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder. The numbers are the same, but stamped onto Melon Mambo card stock instead.

The sentiment is then stamped in Lemon Lime Twist and heat embossed in clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder. This quick and easy technique creates coloured embossing in any colour! There are two ways to do this:

Ink your stamp in Versamark and then the colour… then add your Embossing Powder
Ink you stamp in your coloured ink and then quickly add your Embossing Powder (this works well on Vellum as inks take a while longer to dry rather than card stock!)

Here the sentiment is heat embossed on Vellum, and stapled to a scrap of Whisper White (anyone else LOVE staples, or is it just me?!).

Product List

Number Of Years Photopolymer Stamp Set

[140653]

£24.00

Large Numbers Framelits Dies

[140622]

£28.00

White Stampin’ Emboss Powder

[109132]

£4.50

Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder

[109130]

£4.50

Versamark Pad

[102283]

£7.75

Melon Mambo A4 Card Stock

[119980]

£7.25

Lemon Lime Twist A4 Cardstock

[144250]

£7.25

Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock

[121685]

£7.25

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad

[144086]

£6.00

White Vellum A4 Card Stock

[106584]

£6.00

To purchase any of the items featured in my projects please use the links above. To join my team of Stampin’ Friends select ‘Join My Team’ or send me a message!

Please support StampinByHannah, and enter my Code Club Code. For orders of over £150 please do not use this code, as you are entitled to your own Hostess benefits!

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Hannah McCurley

Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator

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