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  • Gatefold Birthday Card with Die Cut Florals and Foiling | Video

    • April 29, 2021
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Hot Foiled Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Slimline Cards 4 Ways with Slimline Dies | Video

    • April 20, 2021
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Modern Birdhouses Cards with Vicky P. Birdhouses Through the Seasons Collection | Video

    • April 16, 2021
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Hot Foiled Cards
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  • Colorado Craft Company | Simple Scene Cards with Anita Jeram Stamps & Copic Markers | Video + Giveaway (Now Closed)

    • April 10, 2021
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Stitched Thanks Cards 2 Ways | Video

    • April 1, 2021
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Hot Foiled Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Mother’s Day Card Ideas | Video | Blog Hop + Giveaway

    • March 10, 2021
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Spellbinders | Yana’s Blooming Birthday Collection – Slimline Foiled Card

    • February 20, 2021
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    • Cards, Hot Foiled Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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  • Mini Slimline Floral Friendship Card

    • February 16, 2021
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Hot Foiled Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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  • Colorado Craft Company | Dimensional Spotlight Technique with Anita Jeram Illustrations | Video + Giveaway (Now Closed)

    • January 3, 2021
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials, Valentine's Day & Love Cardmaking, Video Tutorials
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  • Mass Production & Hot Foil Stamping | Video

    • December 27, 2020
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    • Cards, Hot Foiled Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials, Video Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | NEW Holly Jolly Release – 3D Embossing Floral Cards

    • November 5, 2020
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    • Cards, Embossing Folder Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Colorado Craft Company | Handmade Greeting Cards with Illustrations by Anita Jeram. Video + Giveaway (Now Closed)

    • October 3, 2020
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Copic Blending Free Coloring. Take #2. Video

    • June 21, 2020
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Spellbinders | Hot Foil Stamping & Watercolor. Video

    • June 8, 2020
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Blending-Free Coloring with Copic Markers. Video

    • June 3, 2020
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Cardmaking with Nuvo Crackle Mousses

    • May 18, 2020
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Pattern Stamping with Masking Paper. Video

    • May 6, 2020
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Heat Embossing & Copic Markers. Video

    • March 25, 2020
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • MFT Stamps | DIY Colorful Birthday Cards. Video

    • February 28, 2020
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Starting with Colored Cardstock. Video Tutorial

    • October 26, 2019
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Everyday Foiled Glimmer Cards – More Tips, Tricks & Ideas. Video

    • October 14, 2019
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    • Misc
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  • My Favorite Things | Copic Market Tips For Dark Backgrounds. Video

    • September 25, 2019
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Color With Paper and Stamps. Video

    • July 9, 2019
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Hot Foil Backgrounds Made Easy (Repeat Foil Stamping). Video

    • June 25, 2019
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Hot Foil Stamping Tips | Video

    • June 15, 2019
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • How to Color with Chameleon Dual Ended Color Pencils – 4Bar Magnolia Greeting Card. Video

    • May 23, 2019
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Flip Up Birthday Card. Video

    • May 21, 2019
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • How to Money Holder Cards without Specialty Supplies | Pretty Pink Posh | Video

    • May 13, 2019
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • 5 Ways to Use Nuvo Drops. Video

    • March 3, 2019
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    • Video Tutorials
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  • Hero Arts | One Layer Floral Pencil Colored Card. Video

    • January 4, 2019
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • My Favorite Things | Female Birthday Card Idea. Video

    • December 27, 2018
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Alexandra Renke | 3 Sheets of Paper = 8 Holiday Cards. Fast Holiday Cardmaking with Minimum Supplies

    • November 29, 2018
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Pretty Pink Posh | Seasonal Happy Mail Cards. Video

    • October 24, 2018
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Gina K Designs | One Layer Floral Birthday Card. Video

    • July 24, 2018
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • My Favorite Copic Color Combos (UPDATED!)

    • June 26, 2018
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    • Misc
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  • Pretty Pink Posh | Sequin & Confetti Shapes. Video

    • April 27, 2018
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | One Stencil – Four Ways. Video + Blog Hop + Giveaway

    • January 27, 2018
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Center Cut Heart Background – Selective Polychromos Colored Love Card. Video

    • January 23, 2018
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • WPlus9 | Emerald Pencil Colored Background (Take Two) – So Very Grateful Card

    • September 29, 2017
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    • Cards, Misc
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  • Simon Says Stamp | Textured Lace Cards. Video + Blog Hop + Giveaway

    • May 26, 2017
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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  • WPlus9 | Floral Cards Trio – Easy Watercolor Ranunculus using Daniel Smith Watercolors. Video Tutorial

    • March 8, 2017
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    • Cards
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  • WPlus9 | Adding Foiled Accents with Heat Embossing. Video

    • July 6, 2016
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    • Cards, Video Tutorials
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    Simon Says Stamp | Jumbo Magnolia Card

    Simon Says Stamp | Jumbo Magnolia Card

    • May 6, 2021
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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    • 4 Comments

    Have you seen the Magnolia Background stamp from Simon Says Stamp? Oh my! I love large design stamps like this. They are a treat to color. So much space to work with. Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details.  CARD DETAILS I used my MISTI…

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  • Abstract Dry Brush Backgrounds for Cards | Video

    Abstract Dry Brush Backgrounds for Cards | Video

    • May 4, 2021
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 9 Comments

    Hello crafters. In today’s video, I’ll show you how you can make unique abstract painted backgrounds for your handmade cards using watercolor paper, acrylic paint, and a flat brush. It…

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  • Pretty Pink Posh | May 2021 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

    • May 3, 2021
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    • Misc
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    • 48 Comments

    Hello, friends! Today I am joining Pretty Pink Posh for their May 2021 Release. Sadly, I am running a little bit behind with my project and video (I’ll have it…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | 365 Days More Fabulous - Birthday Card

    Simon Says Stamp | Birthday Card Idea Take #1 – 365 Days More Fabulous

    • May 1, 2021
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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    • 5 Comments

    I am determined to replenish my stash of Birthday cards to have more on hand. Different kinds of cards, different styles, for different recipients. I never seem to have enough.…

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  • Gatefold Birthday Card with Die Cut Florals and Foiling | Video

    Gatefold Birthday Card with Die Cut Florals and Foiling | Video

    • April 29, 2021
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Hot Foiled Cards, Video Tutorials
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    It has been ages since I made a gatefold card (in fact, I can’t even remember ever making one), so I decided to make one using some new floral dies…

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  • Hot Foiled Zodiac Galaxy Cards with Spellbinders | Video Tutorial

    Foiled Zodiac Galaxy Cards | Video

    • April 24, 2021
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    • Cards, Hot Foiled Cards, Ink Blended Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 2 Comments

    Hello, crafters. I have several personalized Birthday and Anniversary cards to share featuring some cool techniques with stencils, inks, and hot foil stamping. I am working with the Celestial Zodiac…

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  • Slimline Cards 4 Ways with Slimline Dies | Video

    Slimline Cards 4 Ways with Slimline Dies | Video

    • April 20, 2021
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 12 Comments

    Hello! Today I am sharing 4 slimline cards that feature absolutely no stamping, just good old die-cutting, and some hot foiling to make the sentiments. I am working with a…

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  • Modern Bß√irdhouses Cards with Vicky P. Birdhouses Through the Seasons Collection | Video

    Modern Birdhouses Cards with Vicky P. Birdhouses Through the Seasons Collection | Video

    • April 16, 2021
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Hot Foiled Cards
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    • 14 Comments

    Hello, crafters! I am thrilled to share several modern cards featuring a new die collection by my friend Vicky P. with Spellbinders. This year Spellbinders has teamed up with some fantastic…

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  • Colorado Craft Company | Simple Scene Cards with Anita Jeram Stamps & Copic Markers | Video

    Colorado Craft Company | Simple Scene Cards with Anita Jeram Stamps & Copic Markers | Video + Giveaway (Now Closed)

    • April 10, 2021
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    • Cards, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 163 Comments

    Hello, there! I have 4 cards to share featuring the April 2021 Anita Jeram Illustrations release from Colorado Craft Company. This my 3rd time sharing cards made with the stamps…

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  • Stitched Thanks Cards 2 Ways | Video

    Stitched Thanks Cards 2 Ways | Video

    • April 1, 2021
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Hot Foiled Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 19 Comments

    Hello there. Today I have several die-cut and stitched Thank You cards to share. I used to love cross-stitching and I used to cross stitch quite a lot when I…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Easter Blessings A2 Greeting Card

    Simon Says Stamp | Easter Blessings A2 Greeting Card

    • March 29, 2021
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    • Cards, Easter Cards, Stamped Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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    • 1 Comment

    I have one last Easter card to share this season – I had so much fun playing with my older stamp sets from Simon Says Stamp and making these cards.…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Easter Greetings A2 Card

    Simon Says Stamp | Easter Greetings Handmade Greeting A2 Card

    • March 28, 2021
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    • Cards, Easter Cards, Stamped Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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    • 4 Comments

    Hello, friends! I’ve been busy-busy decorating our home for Easter. I bought a few ceramic bunnies at a local store a few days ago and I’ve been playing with various…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Mini Slimline Birthday in Yellow and Purple

    Simon Says Stamp | Mini Slimline Birthday in Yellow and Purple

    • March 27, 2021
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    • Cards, Die Cut Cards, Stamped Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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    • 6 Comments

    I associate Spring with yellow and purple colors. To me, the combination of these two (plus green) is very fitting for Spring. Today I have a mini Slimline Birthday card…

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  • Simon Says Stamp | Easter Is Coming - Bunny Pattern Mini Slimline Card | Video

    Simon Says Stamp | Easter Is Coming – Bunny Pattern Mini Slimline Card | Video

    • March 24, 2021
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    • Cards, Easter Cards, Stamped Cards, Video Tutorials
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    • 2 Comments

    Hello, crafters. I thought I would try and film a short vertical video for you, just to try something different. I had this super simple, but sweet Easter card idea…

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Hi! I'm Yana Smakula (pronounced Sma-coo-la)! Glad to see you here! Feel free to look around and subscribe! I'm sharing cards, layouts, mini albums and all things crafty. I blog about new products and sometimes make video tutorials.


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