My Favorite Things Stamps...WSC # 50....You Are a Gift!

Hey Stampin' Friends! Well, I think this will be my final card for 2011!  We are going away for the holidays...Whoo Hoo!!!! Tomorrow we're celebrating our family Christmas dinner at my parent's house since we won't be here on Christmas day! My brother is bringing his new girlfriend too and we are all very excited to meet Kate for the first time!

Well, I had a few more Christmas cards to make before we go and so I thought I would get sketchy with this week's MFTWSC # 50! I flipped the sketch as I wanted to use this sweet PI stamp set called PI Girl and Baby. I wanted to make a baby's First Christmas card for my friend and co-worker, Jen! She is off on Maternity leave with her new sweet little baby boy ( I got to hold him the other day too...SO precious) and so this little PI girl reminded me of her daughter holding her new baby brother!  

I used these gorgeous papers from my Authentique Wonder 6x6 pad and Bazzill cardstock. I used my Clearly Sentiment Label Die-namics and Oval Nesties to create my own "layered label" in keeping with the sketch. I stamped one of the sentiments that comes with the PI Girl and Baby set on Kraft cardstock cut with the File Tab Die-namics. I coloured the little PI girl with my Copics and paper pieced her out-fit and the blanket.

Here is the inside of the card...I stamped two sentiments from the Clearly Sentimental about Christmas set.

Thanks SO much for stopping by and having a wee peek at my MFTWSC # 50 card and thank you so much for visiting my blog this year! I truly appreciate all of the SWEET comments!!! I hope everyone has a great Christmas with family and friends....and I hope Santa brings you lots of crafty and stamping goodies, smile!!!

Christmas Hugs,



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More Magnolia Christmas cards!!!

Hello stampin' friends! I am back with a few more Maggie Christmas cards to share! I have been keeping them simple and basically the same layout with just a few changes here and there!  These cards are all with My Minds Eye Season's Greetings 6x6 paper pad and I just LOVE this pad! I have also used several MFT die-namics dies on these cards and sentiments from my MFT PI and ALM sets as well!

This card is with Tilda with Snow Heart...gosh I just love her to bits. I coloured her with my Copics, of course! I added liquid applique to for the snow and Stickles for some sparkle. I used my Faux Crochet Die-namics border die and Cappuccino Twinery Twine. I also used this great Bazzill Two Scoops Cardstock that is embossed and when sanded the inside core is a coordinating colour.  

This is Holly Tilda and I think she is so sweet! I coloured her with my Copics and cut the image out with my Nesties and inked with Spun Sugar. I added some white half-pearls and I used my Wonky Border Die-namics. I added some felt ribbon and used a one of the sentiments from my MFT Holiday Hugs PI set on Kraft cardstock cut with the Oval Tab Die-namics.

For this card I used Tilda with Christmas Baking....such a cutie!!! I coloured her with my Copics and cut her out and pop dotted her on the Oval panel that was cut with my Decorative Doily Oval Die-namics. The sentiment is from a ALM set and is stamped on cardstock cut with the ribbon for the First Place Awards Ribbon Die-namics. I also used my open Scallop border Die-namics, some ribbon form my stash and Prima flowers with MME Dear Santa glazed brad!

Well, thanks so much for stopping by and having a wee peek at my a few more of my Magnolia Christmas cards!

Hugs,




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BasicGrey Challenges #59...My Favorite Things Stamps...PI Snowman cards!

Hey stampin' friends! Just wanted to share 2 more Christmas cards! I made these for the Anything Goes Challenge # 59 over at BasicGrey Challenges! I needed a couple masculine cards, one for a co-worker and one for Kieran's teacher. My MFT Pure Innocence Holiday Hugs Snowman was perfect! He also makes such quick cards as there is not much colouring and I can quickly paper piece his hat and scarf. I used my BasicGrey Nordic Holiday papers and buttons for both cards. I also cut out several hearts with my Hearts of Plenty Die-namics from corrugated cardboard and painted the edges with Picket Fence Crackle Distress paint. I cut a few Snowflakes with the Let it Snow Die-namics from Cork material. I sewed the buttons on with some fussy twine from my stash. I also used my Icicles Border Die-namics die and stamped the sentiment on cardstock cut with the ribbon die from the First Palce Award Ribbon Die-namics.

For my second card I cut the image out with my rectangle Nesties and inked with Tumbled Glass Distress ink. I used the Open Scalloped Border Die-namics and I stamped a sentiment from the PI Snowboard Boy set on some kraft cardstock cut with the Dog Tag Die-namics die.

Well, thanks so much for stopping by and having a wee peek at more Christmas cards.

Hugs,



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The Sketchy Challenge # 12, MDUC 126 & JM 136...Sweet Christmas Dreams!!

Hello stampin' friends! Well, I am trying to make a bunch of Christmas cards and the clock is ticking...eekkk!!!! I fear that I just won't get to make a card for everyone on my list this year. So, I thought I better ink up a few more of my gorgeous Christmas Maggies that I just had to have and it would be a shame to get to use them! I made two cards and kept them rather simple to speed up the process. I thought I'd play along with a few challenges too for some inspiration. So, I followed the beautiful sketch over at The Sketchy Challenge. I love this sketch by Jane! I also made this card for the Lost and Found challenge at MDUC! The Twill ribbon was wrapped around throw pillows that I bought at Winners as we are redoing our bedroom and the challenge over at Just Magnolia is Dreaming of a White Christmas...so I have used white and added "snow" to my cards with Flower Soft.

For my first card I have used Tilda with Snow Heart....I just LOVE her! She is my fave from the Sweet Christmas Dreams collections. I coloured her with my Copics, cut her out with my Rectangle Nesties, left the image in the die and inked with Tumbled Glass Distress ink. I added some Polar White Flower Soft for snow. I used the Wonky Border Die-namics and some black Gems to embellish. The sentiment came in the Magnolia Stamp Club Kit and I stamped it on the Framed Greetings Label Die-namics.

For this card I have used Midwinter Tilda. I coloured her with my Copics and cut out the image with my rectangle Nesties, left the image in the die and inked with Iced Spruce Distress ink from the Winter Seasonal set of 3 Distress inks.  I used my Wonky Scalloped border Die-namics again and the gorgeous papers on both cards are Authentique Wonder!

Well, thanks so much for stopping by and having a wee peek at my cards! I hope to get a few more done this week but I probably won't get to posting them.

Hugs,

 

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My Favorite Things Stamps...WSC # 49....Peace, Love, Snow!

Hello stampin' friends! I am just popping on here real quick to post this card! I made it this weekend for the  MFT Wednesday Stamp Club sketch #49....loved this sketch but I say that about all the MFT WSC sketches, smile!

For my card I used BasicGrey Nordic Holiday 6x6 paper pad and I inked up this sweet Pure Innocence stamp from MFT called Ski Girl! I coloured her with my Copics and paper pieced her outfit. I used the cute wee mittens and made mittens on a string so the PI Ski Girl doesn't lose them, smile. I attached them with some unraveled twine and I stamped and cut out the skis too. I cut several Let it Snow Die-namics snowflakes from silver glitter cardstock to go with the glittery brads. The sentiment comes in the set and I just shaped it on the clear block so that it would fit the curve of the Oval Tab Die-namics. The wee "snowflake" is actually the flower centre from the Prima Donna Petals Die-namics.

Here is the inside....I stamped the Ski Girl again in Ladybug Memento Ink, used a sentiment from the PI Holiday Hugs Snowman set and added another silver snowflake!

Well, thanks so much for stopping by and having a wee peek at the card I made with the great sketch that they have at MFT this week!

Hugs,

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Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Decemeber Release Krafty BLOG HOP!!!!

Hello Krafty friends!!!! Do YOU know what day it is???  It’s Krafty RELEASE Day and it’s our last release of the year!!  Today Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is releasing their new DECEMBER stamps and there’s SO much awesomeness to SEE!! If you have hopped over here from Krafty Girl, Michele's gorgeous blog, then you are in the right spot! If not, you may want to start at the beginning of the hop at the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog!

Over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have shared lots of FUN new stamps for you to get inky with!  We’ve got something for everyone!! There is a fun new SET by Cheryl Alger for the little ladies in your life!!  It’s called SUGAR AND SPICE!  We also have TWO fantastic sets of VALENTINES from Emilie Goulet called LOTS OF LOVE 1 AND LOTS OF LOVE 2!!!  And of course we have an amazing new set of six ALICE IN WONDERLAND stamp from Annie Rodrigue!  PLUS we are also releasing a coordinating set of WONDERLAND SENTIMENTS!!

You will get to see most of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our DECEMBER Krafty Hop! As you hop from blog to blog, be sure to leave a comment at each and every stop because some lucky stampers will win packages of these incredible stamps from the new release!!  And when you’re done hoppin’, be sure to head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie shop, because ALL the new images are NOW available! 

And of course, as always, we have our Gimme Kimmies Kits available for those of you who ‘need it all’!!  (You’ve been buying presents for everyone else all month long….don’t you think it’s time to reward your krafty self a little bit??!! ) The stamps are grouped together by artist and are available at a discount, but only for a limited time!!

So, for my card today I have used the sly little Cheshire Cat from the Wonderland collection by Annie Rodrigue! I have coloured him with my Copic markers, cut the image out with a Nestie die, left the image in the die and inked with Seedless Preserves Distress ink.  The sentiment comes with the Cheshire Cat.  I added some pretty satin ribbon and sprinkled some half-pearls around.  The papers are BasicGrey Indie-Bloom 6x6 paper pad.

Here is the inside of my card....I have stamped the Cheshire Cat again and used a sentiment from the fabulous Wonderland Sentiment set...a definite must-have....the sentiments are just FABULOUS in this complimentary set!

Well thanks so much for stopping by and having a wee peek at my card for the Krafty Blog Hop today! Next stop on the hop is the super talented designer Peggy Marsh! Hop on over to her gorgeous blog now! Don't forget to leave those comments for a chance to win some NEW Krafty Rubbah and then when you are done hopping start shopping, smile! All the new stamps are now available at the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop!

Happy Hopping and Shopping!!!!

Krafty Hugs,



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Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge # 108...A Sketch and December Release Preview!

Hey Krafty friends!!! YAY! I am SO glad to have been invited to join the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Krafty Girls for this month's release!!! I have a card today featuring this super duper CUTE stamp from the new Moonlight Whispers collection for December that will be available on Sunday, December 10th with all the new Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

So, can you guess the lovely theme that Annie has designed her gorgeous new stamps around!? Yup! Alice in Wonderland! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this collection! This Alice in Wonderland image is SO whimsical, SO fun, SO fabulous!!! The sentiments are fabulous too....wonderful quotes from the Alice in Wonderland story and there are SIX new Alice in Wonderland stamps!

Today is also Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge day. The uber talented and oh so sweet, Michele, is the Krafty Hostess this week and she has a gorgeous sketch for you to use. I really enjoyed using this beautiful sketch...it is beautifully balanced! If you join the challenge this week, up load your card to the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge blog and use a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamped image on your creation, you will have the chance to be the random winner of the Alice in Wonderland stamp that Michele has used on her beautiful card!  

For my card I used this wonderful image of Alice too...I guess she is falling down the rabbit hole, Oh no! Annie really captured the movement in this image with her wonderful hair flowing like that. I had so much fun colouring Alice and especially her fabulous hair....although I did intend for her to be a blonde but I am still happy with how it turned out.  I teamed her up with some lovely BasicGrey Piccadilly 6x6 papers. I thought it would be rather fitting for this Alice in Wonderland card. I used my Flat-bottom Cloud Die-namics and the Open Scalloped border Die-namics. I stamped this great sentiment that comes with Alice and some Kraft cardstock that was cut with the Dog Tag Die-namics die. I added some American Crafts ribbon and a sprinkling of blue gems.

 Here is the inside of my card....I used one of the fabulous sentiments that comes in the Wonderland Sentiment set that is also in the new release. There are SO many fantastic sentiments in this set....it is a must-have item!!!

Well, I thought I would leave you with some pics of my kidos when they were little at our favourite place...WDW....here is Kieran with Tweedledee at Magic Kingdom just by the Tea Cup ride and Hannah with Alice at the UK Pavilion at Epcot in 2007.

Please swing by the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps blog and check out all the gorgeous cards by the Krafty Girls and Guests featuring Alice in Wonderland stamps by Annie Rodrigue and be sure to leave some love at each stop because TWO lucky ladies are each going to WIN THREE of today's stamps!!  Woohoo!!! 

I hope you can join us for this week's sketch challenge  too and please come by again tomorrow for the Release Day Krafty Blog Hop and tomorrow all the new stamps will be available in the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps shop!

Krafty Hugs,


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My Favorite Things...December New Product Tour...Good Times, Good Friends!

Hello stampin' Friends! Welcome to the MFT New Product Tour! Well, I have had such an amazing time being a GDT for the December MFT Release and now what we've all been waiting for.....time to SHOP!!! Whoo hoo! All the new stamps and Die-namics are available at My Favorite Things Stamps. There is a list on Kim's blog with links to all the MFT DT and GDT that have cards to share for the New Prodcut Tour so hop on over to Kim's blog to check out all the gorgeous inspiration!

For my card I have used the sweet Pure Innocence set called Cause for Celebration! I think she is just so sweet!!! I coloured her with my Copics and paper pieced her dress again....love doing that! I used these gorgeous Authentique Papers called wonder and I tried to pick up on the festive flowers in the patterned paper and made flowers to match with the Upsy-Daisy Flower Die-namics. I also used one of the dies from the Decorative Doily Duo and maybe you can see the Faux Crochet Border peeking out from some spots but it kinda got covered up with flowers. I stamped one of the sentiments from the PI set on the Oval Tab Die-namics.

 Here is the inside....I stamped the little PI Cause for Celebration girl again and used one of the sentiments from the Clearly Sentimental about Christmas stamp set stamped on kraft cardstock cut with the Clearly Sentimental Label Die-namics.

Well, thanks so much for stopping by and having a wee peek at my card!!! 

Happy stampin' and Happy Shoppin'!!!

Hugs,

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My Favorite Things...December MFT Teaser Time Day 7...Die-namics Feature and Pre-Release Pep Rally!!

Hey Stampin' friends! Tonight all the new My Favorite Things Stamps and Die-namics will be released! It is so exciting! Well, I hope you can join us over at Splitcoast Stampers for the Pre-Release Party!!!! Please swing by Kim's blog to see a list of all the MFT DT and GDT that are sharing crafty ways to use the new Die-namics in today's Die-namics Feature!!!

Now that we've teased and tempted you all week long, it's almost time for you to shop for your favorite Brand Spankin' New products from MFT.


But first... it's time for our Die-namics Feature and Pre-Release Pep Rally!


Our Design Team has been busy creating jaw-dropping and inspiring projects for you, and we've saved the best for last.


We've taken an in-depth look at this month's Die-namics, while re-visiting the amazing sets being released tonight at 10 PM EST RIGHT HERE in the MFT Boutique.


And while we are at it, how about we make your life even easier with a "cheat sheet" of all that's new?  Head over to the MFT Blog to print out a shopping list.


Here are the details about the upcoming release on December 6 at 10 PM EST:

• You can attend the New Release Party on December 6th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can enjoy fun, games, and PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on December 6 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• You have just a few more hours to submit your entry for this month's guest designer contest.  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics, and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.
• If you'd like to see all the designers' posts for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on December 6 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

For my card I have focused on the new Skyline Border Die-namics and I paired it up with the New WTG set called May I Have This Dance! I have layered the Skyline border with the Perfect Edge Bracket Border Die-namics and the Solid Bracket Border Die-namics. I also cut a second Skyline from grey cardstock as a shadow and adhered it under the top Skyline border. I used the Mini-Pennants Die-namics and stamped the word "prom" that comes in the May I Have This Dance set on the flag.

 Here is the inside of my card....I thought I would try something a little different and decided to make my own stamp from the Skyline Border Die-namics. You could do this with any of the Die-namics dies and I want to try it with the flourish and flower Die-namics. I cut out the skyline from some special adhesive foam that I had in my stash that is actually intended for this purpose. You could also use regular craft foam, I tried it and it works rather well. Since this border die makes a long and large "stamp" I stuck it on one of my cuttlebug plates, inked it with London Fog Memento ink and stamped it on the inside of the card as a shadow image. I used another one of the fab sentiments from the May I Have This Dance set. The papers are the 6x6 Authentique Free Bird Series called Fair Weather.

 Well, thanks so much for stopping by and having a wee peek at my card for the Die-namics Feature and Pre-Release Pep Rally! Remember tonight the new release is available at 10 PM EST! I will be back later tonight with another card for the New Product Tour!!!

Have a Stampin' Great Day!

Hugs,



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My Favorite Things Stamps...WSC # 48....You Move Me!

Hey crafty friends! I am quickly popping on here tonight to post the card that I made for this week's My Favorite Things Stamps Wednesday Stamp Club # 48. Another fab sketch this week...I took some creative liberties with the sketch this week....hope that is okay!?

I had this idea to create a little die cut scene by using the new Skyline Border Die-namics (that will be available in the new My Favorite Things release tomorrow night at 10 PM EST) and the You Move Me Die-namics and Stamp Set.  I am really happy with how it turned out! I also used the Icicles Border die and turned it up side down and used it for "trees" and I used the Simply Scalloped Border Die-namics to create some "rolling hills" and created a road from black cardstock and used a stitching stamp from the Framed Greetings Stamps and Die-namics set to create the lines in the road by embossing with American Crafts Zing White embossing powder.The papers are 6x6 MME Mabel and I added some Mandarin Twinery Twine.

Here is the inside...pretty simple...the sentiment is from the Well Worn Greetings Stamps and Die-namics set.

Thanks for stopping by and having a wee peek at my MFTWSC48 card! I'm off to make a tea and watch Castle!

Hugs,



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My Favorite Things...December MFT Teaser Time Day 6...Pure innocence...You're Cause for Celebration!

Welcome back for day 6 of the MFTeasers!!! Today we are focusing on the new Pure Innocence sets in this month's My Favorite Things Stamps release. All the stamps and Die-namics will be available tomorrow Dec. 6 at 10PM EST! YAY!!! I can hardly wait!!! Pop on over to Kim's blog to get a full list of all the MFT DT and GDT that are featuring Pure Innocence creations today!

I made an easel card with this sweet little PI girl from the new set called Cause for Celebration. She is absolutely adorable....love her party dress! I think she is having so much fun with that noise maker too!!! I also used the new Skyline Die-namics Border die on this card. I cut two skylines, off set them and used dimensionals in between the two layers to add some depth. I didn't poke out the windows this time for a little different look and added the WoNkY Scalloped Border Die-namics in behind the skyline. I wrapped some Cappuccino Twinery Twine around the border and added the BasicGrey Fabric brad to the center. The gorgeous papers are MME 6x6 paper pad called Honey Cake...I'm loving this tangerine and chocolate colour combo! I coloured the cute PI girl with my Copics and paper pieced her party dress and the bow. I pop-dotted her on the oval panel cut with the Decorative Doily Oval Die-namics and stamped one of the sweet sentiments that comes in the PI Cause for Celebration set on the Framed Greetings Die-namics label.

Well, I am so happy that you were able to stop by today and have a wee peek at my Pure Innocence MFTeaser card! It has been SO much fun and such a thrill to be a GDT for My Favorite Things Stamps! I want to thank Kim, Jody and Joanne and all the MFT DT and GDT for the amazing opportunity to join them for this month's MFTeasers! I will have two more cards to show you tomorrow so please swing by!!!

Here are the details about the upcoming release on December 6 at 10 PM EST:

• You can attend the New Release Party on December 6th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can enjoy fun, games, and PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on December 6 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is ON!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics, and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on December 6 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Happy Stampin'!

Hugs,




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My Favorite Things...December MFT Teaser Time Day 5...A La Modes...Snuggle Time!

Hey Stampin' friends! SO glad you could stop by again today! Have you been enjoying all the fabulous creations featuring the new My Favorite Things Stamps and Die-namics that will be available Dec. 6, 10PM EST?! There are a ton of must-haves in this release! I know my wish list is getting rather lengthy after seeing all the gorgeous creations by the MFT DT and GDT!!! 

Well, I have a card to share for the MFT Teaser Time Day 5 featuring the new A La Modes stamps! I've used this super cute new ALM stamp set called Hot Cocoa Cutie...she sure is a cutie!! I love her giant sized mug of hot cocoa and her fab Uggs...don't you?! She is SO sweet!!!

I coloured Hot Cocoa Cutie with my Copics and cut her out with a Nesties Label 17, embossed and left the image in the die and inked with Spun Sugar Distress ink. I also added some Liquid Applique for the marshmallows or I guess it could be whip cream on top of the hot cocoa.  I thought this ALM girlie would look especially cute with some fun and festive papers from the Echo Park Holly Jolly Christmas 6x6 paper pad. I used lots of Die-namics on this card too. I used the WoNkY Scalloped Border Die-namics, the Solid Bracket Border Die-namics and the Loppy Bloom Die-namics. I cut the Loopy Bloom from My Favorite Felt in Puff Cloud White. I used the Speech bubbles Die-namics and stamped one of the cute sentiments that comes in the Hot Cocoa Cutie stamp set. I also used the wee tab die from the Pretty Pocket Die-namics and Stamp set and stamped the word "sweet" from the Pretty Pocket set.

Here is the inside....I stamped a shadow image of the Hot Cocoa Cutie and used another one of the great sentiments that comes with her.

So, here are the details about the upcoming release on December 6 at 10 PM EST:

• You can attend the New Release Party on December 6th from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can enjoy fun, games, and PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on December 6 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• The guest designer contest is ON!  Check out the forum for details on how YOU can win $200 in stamp sets and Die-namics, and play along with the MFT Design Team for a month.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on December 6 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

I hope you can pop by again tomorrow as I will have another MFTeaser for you! Please swing by Kim's blog to see a full list of all the MFT DT and GDT that are sharing creations today featuring the New A La Modes!

Have a Stampin' Great Day!!!

Hugs,




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