Lovely card made using the Abstract Impressions stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Abstract Impressions for September Classes

Posted on September 16, 2018January 10, 2019 by Mo Rootes

This month’s classes focused on the gorgeous Abstract Impressions stamp set and co-ordinating Springtime Impressions thinlit dies. Although the weather in the UK has cooled down I didn’t feel ready yet to do a Christmas class and this fabulous set was just what I needed for some summery flower card.

Thank You card

For the first card we started with a panel of Whisper White measuring 4” by 2⅝”. We stamped the more solid of the leaf stalk images in Lemon Lime Twist ink and added the more detailed image on top in Granny Apple Green ink. The ladies loved the fact that they did not have to line up the images, indeed abstract is definitely the way to go. We then inked up the solid spray of blossoms in Grapefruit Grove and stamped off once onto grid paper before stamping above the leaves, this gives a lighter shade. The more detailed flower image was then stamped on top in full strength Grapefruit Grove ink.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Abstract Impressions and Springtime Impressions for a card class

Using the Detailed Trio Punch we rounded the upper left corner of the stamped panel and the same corner of a piece of Grapefruit Grove cardstock 4⅛” by 2¾” before adhering them together with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

Taking the solid flower spray image we inked it in Granny Apple Green ink and stamped onto opposing corners of a Granny Apple Green card base. The sentiment was stamped in Grapefruit Grove ink onto scrap Whisper White cardstock and was punched out using the Tailored Tag Punch. Using the same punch we also punched a piece of Highland Heather cardstock. This piece was cut in half using scissors and the pieces glued to the top and bottom of the sentiment. This piece was then added to the stamped panel with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

Using the Tailored Tag Punch we banner ended a piece of Whisper White and Highland Heather cardstock 4⅛” by ¼”, cut each piece in half and glued them to the card front. The stamped topper was then added to the card front on Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Birthday Card

We started by running a panel of Whisper White cardstock measuring 5⅜” by 3⅝” through the Big Shot using the new Embossing Mats and the huge floral corner die from the Springtime Impressions. The ladies absolutely loved this new technique. We then stamped the large abstract flower onto the embossed piece in Grapefruit Grove, 3^rd generation for the base layer, 2^nd generation for the middle layer and full strength for the final layer. We also stamped it onto a scrap of Whisper White cardstock.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Abstract Impressions and Springtime Impressions for a card class

We stamped the smaller flower onto the embossed panel in Highland Heather ink, 2^nd generation for the solid image and full strength for the detailed image. We stamped the same image again onto our scrap piece of Whisper White cardstock and onto a Stitched Oval from the Stitched Shapes dies.

Next we stamped the sentiment from Beautiful Bouquet stamp set in Granny Apple Green ink and added a Highland Heather flower to the die cut oval. We stamped a few leaves in Garden Green and Lemon Lime Twist ink and added the stitched oval to the embossed panel.

Using the Detailed Trio Punch we rounded the bottom right corner of the embossed panel, a panel of Highland Heather measuring 5½” by 3¾” and a Grapefruit Grove card base and adhered all the layers together with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. The Stitched Oval was added with Stampin’ Dimensionals and the extra flowers fussy cut and added with glue.

Butterfly Card

We began by a placing a die cut Stitched Oval onto a Thick Whisper White card base and drawing round it. We then inked up the larger flower in 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd generation Grapefruit Grove, the smaller flower in 1^st and 2^nd generation Highland Heather and a variety of leaves in Granny Apple Green ink. The trick with this sort of card is to stamp all the images partly inside the oval and partly outside the oval and to start with the largest image and finishing with the smallest images.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Abstract Impressions and Springtime Impressions for a card class

We die cut the butterfly from the Springtime Impressions dies and added it to the Stitched oval with a small strip of dimensionals and added a bow made from the ⅛” Grapefruit Grove ribbon. The oval was then added to the card front with dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Abstract Impressions and Springtime Impressions for a card class

This is such an unusual colour combo but looks so bright and summery. I hope you like the cards.

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Details of the products I used for this project can be found below.

Mo x

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Spirited Snowmen for a Stamp’N Hop

Posted on September 14, 2018January 10, 2019 by Mo Rootes

My name is Mo Rootes and I live near Cambridge in the UK. If you have hopped over from the lovely Eva Pottsova I am sure you loved her project. One of the first things that caught my eye in the new Holiday Catalogue was the adorable Spirited Snowmen stamp set. Those snowmen are just sooooo cute.

Dancing Snowman card

For the first card I started with a piece of Whisper White cardstock 4 ¼” by 2 ¾” which I placed in my Stamparatus. I inked up the Buffalo Check stamp with Poppy Parade ink and stamped it down. I find using the big background stamps with the Stamparatus gives a much better image. I added the stamped piece to a panel of Poppy Parade cardstock 4⅜” by 2⅞” and added it to a Thick Whisper White card base with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.carfty-rootes.com – Spirited Snowman stamp st by Stampin’Up! for sweet Christmas cards

Next I stamped the Dancing Snowman in Momento Tuxedo Black ink onto a piece of Whisper White 3” by 3” and used the Blueberry Bushel, Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie and Soft Suede markers to colour him in. He looks so happy doesn’t he?

www.carfty-rootes.com – Spirited Snowman stamp st by Stampin’Up! for sweet Christmas cards

I die cut the snowman using the Layering Circles dies and the Big Shot and die cut a slightly larger Blueberry Bushel scalloped circle and adhered them together with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. I stamped the sentiment from the Beautiful Blizzard stamp set in Blueberry Bushel and added the image to the right side of the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals. To complete the card I added some Red Rhinestones and a Blueberry Bushel bow with a Mini Glue Dots.

Skating Snowman card

I started with a panel of Balmy Blue cardstock 5⅞” by 4⅛”. I placed this in the Stamparatus, inked up the large Buffalo Check background stamp with Blueberry Bushel ink and stamped it onto the Balmy Blue cardstock. The stamped Buffalo Check piece was then cut on the diagonal using the Stampin’ Trimmer and adhered to the front of a Thick Whisper White card base.

www.carfty-rootes.com – Spirited Snowman stamp st by Stampin’Up! for sweet Christmas cards

I cut a strip of Silver Foil at 6” by ¼” and adhered it to the card front above the stamped panel leaving a small gap between the two pieces.

I stamped the gorgeous ‘skating snowman’ onto a panel of Whisper White approximately 3” by 3” and coloured it in using the Blueberry Bushel, Poppy Parade, Soft Suede and Pumpkin Pie Markers. He looks adorable. The piece was the die cut using the Big Shot and the Layering Circles dies.

www.carfty-rootes.com – Spirited Snowman stamp st by Stampin’Up! for sweet Christmas cards

I die cut a slightly larger scalloped circle from Blueberry Bushel cardstock and added it to the stamped circle. I then die cut a slightly larger circle from Poppy parade and adhered it to the back of the scalloped circle with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. This piece was then added to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals and a scattering of Red Rhinestones was added for that bit of extra sparkle.

The sentiment was stamped in Poppy Parade ink onto a scrap of Whisper White cardstock and backed by a piece of Blueberry Bushel cardstock. I banner cut the end and stuck it to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Spirited Snowman stamp st by Stampin’Up! for sweet Christmas cards

I have really enjoyed playing with this adorable stamp set. I hope you like my projects. Please hop on to see what the talented Terry Montgomery has for us this month.

Kaylee van Es
Sandra Roberts
Jenn Charles
Laura Mackie
Eva Pottsova
Mo Rootes – You are here
Terry Montgomery
Anastasia Radloff
Andre Gordon
Tracy Marie Lewis
Sue McDonald
Linda Handford
Jenna Watkins
Danielle Kassing
Susan Simpson
Pia Gerhardt
Vicky Wright
Karen Watts

Details of the products I used for this project can be found below.

Mo x

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Abstract Impressions for a Double Z Fold card

Posted on September 11, 2018January 10, 2019 by Mo Rootes

Today I am sharing a sweet card I made for a friends special birthday using the Abstract Impressions stamp set. I really love this stamp set, it Is so pretty and extremely versatile.

Making the Abstract Impressions card

I started with 2 pieces of Thick Whisper White cardstock, one measuring 11” by 5½”, the other 9¼” by 4¼”. I scored both of these panels on the long sides at 2¾” by 5½”. I rounded some of the corners of the smaller Thick Whisper White panel with the Detailed Trio Punch. I chose 2 patterns from the gorgeous Garden Impressions 6” x 6” dsp, one piece was cut at 5¼” by 5¼” and 2 pieces at 5¼” by 2½” and glued them to the larger piece of Thick Whisper White cardstock.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Abstract Impressions for a great double Z fold card

I cut 3 pieces of Mint Macaron cardstock, one at 4⅛” by 3½” and two more at 4⅛” by 2⅝”, rounded the same corners and adhered these to the smaller Thick Whisper White cardstock with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. I cut 3 panels of Whisper White cardstock, one at 4” by 4” and the other two at 4” by 2½” and stamped them with images from the Abstract Impressions.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Abstract Impressions for a great double Z fold card

I used Mint Macaron ink and Shaded Spruce ink for the leaves and 1^st & 2^nd generation Powder Pink ink, Calypso Coral ink and Melon Mambo ink for the flowers. I love the depth the multiple layer stamping gives to the flowers.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Abstract Impressions for a great double Z fold card

I die cut the numbers 6 & 0, three times each from Mint Macaron cardstock using the sadly retired Large Numbers dies and glued them one on top of the other using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive making each number thicker. These were added to the card front with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

The sentiment from the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set was stamped in Shaded Spruce ink onto a ¼” strip of Whisper White cardstock and cut the ends into flags. I added the sentiment over the numbers with glue. To finish the card I scattered some Faceted Dots.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Abstract Impressions for a great double Z fold card

I made an envelope using the Envelope Punch Board and some retired dsp. I hope my friend likes her card.

Details of the products I used for this project can be found below.

Mo x

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Bubble Over stamp set for a masculine card

Bubble Over Masculine card

Posted on September 9, 2018January 10, 2019 by Mo Rootes

Today I have making a masculine card using the Bubble Over stamp set, an old favourite of mine for this type of card.

Making the Bubble Over card

I began by placing a 4⅛” by 2¾” piece of Whisper White into my Stamparatus, inked up my Buffalo Check stamp with Poppy Parade ink and stamped down then set the stamped piece to one side to dry.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Bubble Over stamp set by Stampin’ Up! used for a masculine card

I took a Gray Granite card base – love this colour – and stamped the bubble image in Gray Granite ink across two thirds of the card front starting on the left hand side. I then added the Poppy Parade checked piece to the card front with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Bubble Over stamp set by Stampin’ Up! used for a masculine card

I stamped the large bottle from the Bubble Over Stamp set in Gray Granite ink onto a crap of Whisper White cardstock and die cut it out using my Big Shot and the co-ordinating Bottles & Bubbles dies. I die cut the largest bottle label from a small scrap of Whisper White cardstock and stamped the sentiment in Poppy Parade ink before adding it to the die cut bottle with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. The bottle was added to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Bubble Over stamp set by Stampin’ Up! used for a masculine card

I hope you like this simple masculine birthday card.

Details of the products I used for this project can be found below.

Mo x

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Country Jar of Love

Posted on September 7, 2018January 10, 2019 by Mo Rootes

I have had a great time today making a Country Jar card using both the Jar of Love stamp set and the Country Home stamp set. They combine beautifully.

Making the Country Jar card

I began by stamping the medium jar image from the Jar of Love stamp set onto a scrap piece of Tropical Escape dsp. I cut the jar out using the Everyday Jar framelits and my Big Shot and cut away the screw top to the jar with my scissors.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Country Home stamp set and Jar of Love stamp sets combine to make a sweet card

I took a panel of Watercolor Paper measuring 4⅛” by 3” and stamped the floral image from the Country Home stamp set towards the top using Momento Tuxedo Black ink. For my colour palette I chose Smoky Slate for the cotton buds, Blushing Bride for the seed pods, Mint Macaron for the leaves, So Saffron for the larger buds, and Flirty Flamingo for the central flower and Blackberry Bliss for the small buds. I squeezed ink into the lid of each pad and used my Aquapainter to apply the colour.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Country Home stamp set and Jar of Love stamp sets combine to make a sweet card

When the ink was dried I added the watercolour panel, with Multipurpose Glue, to a piece of Tropical Escape dsp measuring 4⅛” by 3⅜” leaving a slightly larger border on the left. The die cut jar was then added using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

The panel was then added to the front of a Blushing Bride card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Using a Mini Glue Dot I added a Rich Razzelberry bow to the top of the jar, made using the Nature’s Twine.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Country Home stamp set and Jar of Love stamp sets combine to make a sweet card

I stamped the sentiment from the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set in Blackberry Bliss ink onto a ⅜” wide scrap of Very Vanilla cardstock and banner punched the ends using the Tailored Tag punch. This was adhered to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. To complete the card I added some Blackberry Bliss faceted dots.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Country Home stamp set and Jar of Love stamp sets combine to make a sweet card

For the inside of the card I added a panel of Very Vanilla decorated with a strip of the same dsp. I used another dsp strip on the side of a Very Vanilla envelope. I am really happy with the look of this card.

Details of the products I used for this project can be found below.

Mo x

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Petal Promenade dsp for a sweet get well card

Petal Promenade get well card

Posted on September 4, 2018January 10, 2019 by Mo Rootes

Today I have made a sweet get well card using the adorable Petal Promenade designer series paper. This paper is stunning and needs very little embellishment to make a stunning card.

Petal Promenade card

I began by cutting a piece of the Petal Promenade dsp measuring 5⅛” by 2⅞” and layered it onto a panel of Calypso Coral cardstock. I added a little tear and tape adhesive to the back left side of the panel and added some of the lovely soft Lace Trim.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Petal Promenade dsp for a get well card

I took a Gray Granite card base and added a ½” strip of Very Vanilla cardstock to the front and added the panel over the top with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Petal Promenade dsp for a get well card

I stamped the sentiment from the Hand Delivered stamp set in Mossy Meadow ink onto a scrap of Very Vanilla cardstock and punched it out using the Everyday Label Punch. I inserted the punched sentiment into the punch again and punched again to make it smaller. I did the same with a scrap of Mossy Meadow cardstock and layered it on the back of the punched sentiment. This was added to the card front.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Petal Promenade dsp for a get well card

I don’t think the card needs anything else, I hope you agree.

Details of the products I used for this project can be found below.

Mo x

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A striking sympathy card made using the Sitting Pretty stamp set by Stampin' Up!

Sitting Pretty for a simple Sympathy card

Posted on September 2, 2018January 10, 2019 by Mo Rootes

Today I have used the Sitting Pretty stamp set to make a sympathy card. These are always a bit of a challenge to make and I am very happy with how this one turned out.

Making the Sitting Pretty Card

I started by stamping the gorgeous filigree bench in Versamark ink onto a panel of Whisper White cardstock 4⅜” by 3¼” and yes I did remember to use my Embossing Buddy! I covered the stamped image in Black Embossing Powder (so glad this is back in the catalogue) and melted it using my Heat Tool.

www,crafty-rootes.com – Sitting Pretty stamp set by Stampin’ Up! used to make a sympathy card

Taking a piece of Sponge and some Balmy Blue ink I sponged the ink onto the panel slowly building up the colour. I stamped the outline of the pot plant in Momento Tuxedo Black ink, adding the foliage in Granny Apple Green ink and coloured the pot with the Balmy Blue ink.

www,crafty-rootes.com – Sitting Pretty stamp set by Stampin’ Up! used to make a sympathy card

The stamped panel was added to a Granny Apple Green layer using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. This was then added to a Whisper White panel. I did round the upper left hand corner of all layers using the Detailed Trio Punch.

www,crafty-rootes.com – Sitting Pretty stamp set by Stampin’ Up! used to make a sympathy card

I rounded the same corner of a Balmy Blue card base and stamped the foliage again in Balmy Blue ink in the upper left and lower right corner before adding the stamped layer on Stampin’ Dimensionals. The sentiment from the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set was stamped in Granny Apple Green ink onto Whisper White cardstock and punched out using the Classic Label Punch. I trimmed off the end and added it to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

I love this card, especially the gorgeous glossy bench. I hope you like it.

Details of the products I used for this project can be found below.

Mo x

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Country Home

Posted on August 31, 2018January 10, 2019 by Mo Rootes

Today I have been playing with the lovely Country Home stamp set and my Aquapainter. I love colouring in and using an Aquapainter and my ink pads makes this so easy.

Making the Country Home card

I cut a piece of Watercolor Paper 5” by 3½” and stamped the jug image in Momento Tuxedo Black ink in the lower right hand corner. I stamped the foliage image in the same ink on top of the jug and set the panel aside to dry.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Country Home stamp set by Stampin’ Up! used for a simple watercolored card.

Whilst I was waiting for the panel to try I cut a piece of Gray Granite cardstock 5⅞” by 1½”, spritzed it lightly with water and ran it through the Big Shot with the Tin Tile embossing folder. I love the great definition this folder gives.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Country Home stamp set by Stampin’ Up! used for a simple watercolored card.

For my colour palette I chose Gray Granite for the jug, Crumb Cake for the bulrushes, Granny Apple Green for the large leaves, Lemon Lime Twist & Daffodil Delight for the Artichoke, Mossy Meadow for the small leaves and Grapefruit Grove for the small buds. I squeezed ink into the lid of each pad and used my Aquapainter to colour in.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Country Home stamp set by Stampin’ Up! used for a simple watercolored card.

The sentiment was stamped in Gray Granite ink. I then wrapped a piece of Granny Apple Green ½” ribbon around the left side of the panel securing it on the back with Sellotape.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Country Home stamp set by Stampin’ Up! used for a simple watercolored card.

I added the Gray Granite embossed piece to the front of a Grapefruit Grove card base using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive. I rounded the upper right corner of the card base and the stamped watercoloured panel using the Detailed Trio Punch. The stamped panel was added over top on Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a panel of Very Vanilla cardstock measuring 5⅜” by 3⅝” to the inside of the card having stamped the tile image in Granny Apple Green ink across the bottom. I stamped the same image in the same ink down the side of a Very vanilla envelope. to the inside of the card. To finish off I added a scatter of Faceted Dots.

Such a simple, pretty card. I hope you like it.

Details of the products I used for this project can be found below.

Mo x

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Pretty card made using the lovely Springtime Impressions dies by Stampin' Up!

Butterfly Springtime Impressions

Posted on August 28, 2018January 10, 2019 by Mo Rootes

Today I have been using the butterfly from the Springtime Impressions dies and the Abstract Impressions stamp set to create a colourful card.

Making the butterfly Springtime Impressions card

www.crafty-rootes.com – Beautiful Butterfly card made with Springtime Impressions dies

I started by using my Big Shot and Whisper White cardstock to die cut the gorgeous detailed butterfly from the Springtime Impressions dies set. For the background I wanted a colourful, spotty effect and after trying various ideas I settled on inking a single flower from the group of small solid flowers and stamping it repeatedly in multiple colours. I used a panel of Whisper White cardstock measuring 5⅜” by 3⅝” and stamped using 1^st and 2^nd generation Berry Burst, Coastal Cabana, Gorgeous Grape and Petal Pink inks to achieve the look I was after.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Beautiful Butterfly card made with Springtime Impressions dies

After stamping I wrapped a length of Berry Burst ⅜” Metallic Edged Ribbon around the panel securing on the back with Sellotape. I added a 5” by ⅜” strip of Coastal Cabana cardstock to bring another texture to the card front and flagged the end. The whole stamped panel was layered onto a 5½” by 3¾” piece of Berry Burst cardstock using Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Beautiful Butterfly card made with Springtime Impressions dies

The butterfly was then added to the card front using Mini Glue Dots and the panel layered onto a Thick Whisper White card base with Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I added some Glitter Enamel Dots to the butterfly body as a final touch. Such a pretty card, I hope you like it.

Details of the products I used for this project can be found below.

Mo x

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Beautiful Promenade

Posted on August 26, 2018January 10, 2019 by Mo Rootes

Earlier this week we had my husband’s cousin and her partner visiting from Canada and they were fascinated with my Big Shot……… who isn’t!!! I cut a few pieces out using the Beautiful Promenade stamp set and Beautiful Layers framelit dies to demonstrate how it worked and decided to use them to make a card today. So this card is for you Helen and T.J.

Making the Beautiful Promenade card

I began by placing the Whisper White die cut doily onto a 5⅜” by 3⅝” panel of Soft Sea Foam cardstock. Lifting the doily to one side I stamped the striped flower image twice using 2^nd generation Coastal Cabana ink so that the stamped flowers would be partially covered by the doily. 2^nd generation means inking up your stamp then stamping it onto scrap paper – I use Grid Paper – then stamping again without re-inking onto your project which gives you a lighter shade of the original colour.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Beautiful Promenade stamp set by Stampin’ Up

At this point I decided that the background was too stark so ran the Soft Sea Foam panel through my Big Shot using the Tufted embossing folder.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Beautiful Promenade stamp set by Stampin’ Up

I took the flower I had stamped in Bermuda Bay ink onto scrap Whisper White cardstock then die cut using my Big Shot and the Beautiful Layers dies. I stamped the striped flower overtop of the die cut image. I then stamped 3 lots of leaves in Gray Granite ink and die cut them out. I stamped the sentiment from the Eastern Beauty stamp set in Gray Granite ink into the centre of the doily and started putting the card together.

www.crafty-rootes.com – Beautiful Promenade stamp set by Stampin’ Up

I used Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive to glue the embossed Soft Sea Foam layer to a panel of Whisper White cardstock measuring 5½“ by 3¾” and added this to the Bermuda Bay card base. I added a strip of Gray Granite cardstock 4⅛” by ⅜” to the card front with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive and added the doily on top using tiny pieces of Stampin’ Dimensionals. The flower was then added with Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive and the leaves tucked in behind. To finish the card off I added a few Glitter Enamel Dots.

Such a soft, pretty card. I hope you like it.

Details of the products I used for this project can be found below.

Mo x

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