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Category: Specials & Deals

  • Grungy Chic Winner for our Team Meeting Card Contest!

    Grungy Chic Winner for our Team Meeting Card Contest!

    I discovered that I had a bunch of pictures from my Team Stamp & Share event this spring that I never posted.  And as you can see from today’s card – they NEED to be shared!  So, today I thought I would share the winner from the card contest by Rosemary Bryson!

    Stunning, right?!

    Her card was so amazing in person with all the layers and detailing, I just had to show some of the cute elements, so that even if you don’t make this exact card, you can use some of these fun ideas.

    First up, I loved punching out this sentiment from the Yippee Skippee stamp set with the Wide Oval Punch (who knew it was a perfect fit?!)  But I especially love her embossing of the polka dots from the Perfect Pennants stamp set!  It looks like she mixed black and white embossing powder to create this cool frosty effect.

    And the owl from the Baby, We’ve Grown stamp set… I always saw that as a baby only set but she proved me wrong!  This is reminding me to look at my stamp sets in different ways. Especially when you add a little flower for her “hair”. 🙂

    She even made the inside fun too…. doesn’t it really finish the card?

    I know I loved the inspiration from this card and always look forward to what she and the other gals come up with each month to share!  Rose does an amazing job organizing our team swap each month and that is always fun inspiration.

    Plus, I’ll be running my next Stamp & Share for Stampin’ Up demos in July.  So if you are a Seattle-area demo or are interested in learning more about being a demo, let me know and I’ll make sure you get all the details!

    Sign and Save: From May 28-June 30 you can join Stampin’ Up! at one of two great prices. We will continue to offer the traditional starter kit priced at $99 ($125 product value), but for four weeks only we will also be offering a reduced priced starter kit at the low price of $50 ($55 product value).Learn more here.

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    May Online Stamp Club Hostess Code – ZUBHUEK6
    Use this code to get free exclusive tutorials & project kit!Learn more

  • Weekly Deals and In Color Cardstock is Back for a Limited Time!

    Weekly Deals and In Color Cardstock is Back for a Limited Time!

    If you were watching when the Retirement List came out, you may have seen that the In Color cardstock that is retiring sold out within the first few hours of being up.  But I learned yesterday that Stampin’ Up was able to get a few more packages of each color and they have put them back up as available for purchase.  They told us that once these are gone, they are gone!  So, if you missed a favorite or just want to stock up a little bit more, now is your chance!

    2012-2014 In Color Cardstock – Limited Quantities Available while supplies last!

    And while you are there, don’t forget to check out the weekly deals!  I’ll be posting a card tomorrow using those Retro Fresh Designer Tags.  Smile 

    Weekly Deals 5/13 – 5/19/2014

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    Ok, now I’m off to finish editing some pictures… I have some great projects to share over the next couple weeks along with my reorganized and rearranged craft room and more!  So, I hope you stop back by soon!

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    May Online Stamp Club Hostess Code – ZUBHUEK6
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  • New 2014 Stampin’ Up! Catalog

    New 2014 Stampin’ Up! Catalog

    You know I’m excited about the new catalog, especially after getting a chance to see it in person at the New Catalog Premiere for demonstrators last week!  Yes!  This is the catalog that launches June 2nd:

    2014 Stampin' Up catalog cover

    I’ve shared a few details and photos on my Facebook page recently and now that I’ve gotten some preorder items, I’ll be sharing some new samples as well.  In the meantime, though, I’ve started having folks ask – when can I get a catalog?

    I have my catalogs ordered and so, I thought I’d take a minute to share how YOU can get a copy of the catalog.  You can get yours in one of 3 different ways!

    1.  Be a Current Customer

    If you have ordered $50 in Stampin’ Up product from me in the last 6 months, your catalog will be in the first batch I mail out this month!  I will be sending them out free of charge as a thank you for working with me.

    2.  Place an Order with Me in my Online Store 

    Haven’t ordered with me before?  Purchase $50 or more from me in May (or anytime after that really Smile) and I will mail you a catalog right away.  If your order is placed before May 15th, your catalog will be included in the first batch I mail out!  Shop now and don’t forget to check out the new Project Life products, Weekly Deals, the Retiring items, and the Clearance Rack!  Plus you’ll start earning punches on my Northwest Stamper Rewards punch card towards a free stamp set of your choice once you collect 10 punches!  (details here)

    3.  Fill Out My Catalog Request Form

    Fill out the following form and I will send you a copy on a first come first serve basis  (so if I’m down to my last couple catalogs before I order a new box, they will go out to customers, then first come first serve to folks who have filled out this form).  I will start mailing out these catalogs the last week of May so you should get yours for when the new catalog goes live on June 2nd!

    Fill out the Catalog Request Form Here

    Sure, you can shop online and click through pages of product pictures – but isn’t it more fun to look at a physical catalog?  Curl up with your favorite blanket or comfy clothes and get inspired by some great products and project ideas!

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    May Online Stamp Club Hostess Code – ZUBHUEK6
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  • Saying Goodbye to Oh Hello & the 2012-2014 In Colors

    Saying Goodbye to Oh Hello & the 2012-2014 In Colors

    I knew it was coming…. the 2012-2014 In Colors were destined to be retired at the end of May this year, but it always takes seeing the retirement list come out for me to suddenly have this burst of new found love for the colors!  So, as I was trying to decide what card to share with you today, I saw this swap from last year and knew it was a perfect way to send off the In Colors and the stamp I’m going to miss – Oh Hello!

    I was one of those people who didn’t love Summer Starfruit as a color at first.  But doesn’t it look nice when you pair it with other colors?  From the designer series paper (which I need to use more of in general!) to the ribbon…. they are nice touches without it being too overwhelming.

    So that is a tip for you!  If you have a color that you don’t love as a big piece of cardstock or ink… mix it up with some other strong colors and add it to your project in pieces, especially pieces that are patterned!  It helps break it up and make it a great accent piece!

    Yes, pretty much everything about this card is retiring – from the In Color Dahlias (that cute resin flower in the corner!), to the cardstock, markers to color the stamps, designer paper, ribbon, and the stamp!  While the In Color cardstock is sold out, everything else is still available for now!

    View the Retiring Stamps HERE

    View the Retiring Accessories HERE

    Make sure you use the hostess code G4VQJ7VB to received this month’s free online stamp club tutorials

    Retiring Items at a discount with Weekly Deals!

    We’ve been guessing that the weekly deals were a way for Stampin’ Up manage extra inventory or get ready to clear out items that they were going to be retiring.  Turns out that was the case as many of the items that were on the weekly deals showed up on the retirement lists.  This week is no exception!

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    Just a reminder that these items are all retiring and so they are only available while supplies last.  But hey!  You get free shipping and they are 25% off, so SCORE!  Check out any of the items in the online store to grab them before they are gone:

    And just a reminder that the free shipping counts towards anything in your order…. so non-retiring items, clearance rack, online only stamps, as well as the retiring items!  So, enjoy the deal!

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    April Online Stamp Club Hostess Code – G4VQJ7VB
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  • The Stampin’ Up! Retirement List for 2014 is Here!

    The Stampin’ Up! Retirement List for 2014 is Here!

    We’ve been eagerly waiting and Stampin’ Up has finally released the list of stamps and accessories from the 2013-2014 Annual Catalog that will be retiring.

    Some things to remember:

    • Everything on the list, INCLUDING STAMPS, are while supplies last!
    • items WILL start selling out.  Especially the 2012-2014 In Color ink refills and cardstock!

    But the good news is that there is FREE SHIPPING from now until Friday!  Yay!  So you can grab your favorites now, and if you decide you need more later, you can pick them up and save the shipping costs. Yay!

     

    View the Retiring Stamps HERE

    View the Retiring Accessories HERE

    Make sure you use the hostess code G4VQJ7VB to received this month’s free online stamp club tutorials

    If your order is over $40, you will receive the make & take project in the mail too!
    (note – if your order is going to be over $150, don’t use the hostess code so you can receive the hostess benefits!)

    Here are just a few of my favorites that are going away!

    I’m just crushed that these items are going away!  They are staples in my craft room!

    3. Sponge Daubers (SOB!!  How will I sponge the edges of my paper?  The yellow sponges just aren’t the same!)
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    How about you?  Which of your favorites are on the list?

    Retirement List Prediction Contest Winner!

    Thank you for all the entries in the retirement list prediction game!  I’m going through the entries and will have the winner announced later today!  So, stop on back by for that announcement soon!

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    April Online Stamp Club Hostess Code – G4VQJ7VB
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  • It’s Time for the 2014 Retirement List Contest!

    It’s Time for the 2014 Retirement List Contest!

    Are You Up for a Guessing Game?

    I can’t believe it is that time already, but Monday (April 21st) the Retirement List for the 2013-2014 Annual Catalog will be released!  I’ll be posting the list monday morning of all the stamps and accessories that will be discontinuing – and in a first, BOTH stamps & accessories will be while supplies last.  (In the past, stamps were always guaranteed until the end of the catalog period)

    So, to keep us entertained while we wait for the list to come out –
    I’m running a Stampin’ Up! Retirement List prediction game!

    2014 retirement list promotion

    All you have to do is pick 10 stamps or stamp sets that are in the 2013-2014 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog and send your predictions to me in an email.  Whoever gets the most right, wins a prize from me!

    What are you playing for?
    Win $25 to spend on your favorites from the Retirement List!
    Guess all 10 correctly and win $30 off your order instead!

    How to Play
    1. Grab your copy of the 2013-2014 Annual Catalog and start flipping, or check out the catalog online here.
    2. Write down the 10 stamp sets or single stamps that are in the catalog that you think will be retired this year (not including hostess sets)
    3. Email me your list of predictions to jennifer@nwstamper.com by April 20th at 3pm PST
    4. Watch on April 21st for the Retirement List to be released!

    If you are on my mailing list – I will email out the full list of everything that is retiring on the 21st and announce a winner for this game (I’ll also be posting this information here on the blog too, but watch for a special bonus in my newsletter Winking smile).

    In the event of a tie, I will name the winner based on the earliest timestamp on the emails I receive.

    A few rules:

    • Anyone may send me their predictions but only non-demonstrators can win my prize.  If you are currently a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, enjoy the demo community chatter and sneak peeks from Stampin’ Success and other demo events. :)
    • If the retirement list leaks out early, I reserve the right to shut down the contest part of the game early.

    So, get flippin and enjoy the guessing game of what will stay and what will go!  I can’t wait to see what everyone predicts!

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  • No Foolin’–it’s the weekly deals!

    No Foolin’–it’s the weekly deals!

    It’s April 1st and hopefully you don’t get hit with too many April Fools jokes. Smile  I was not on top of it this year to come up with anything too fun so I’ll just see what everyone else has been doing. 

    I’d love to hear though what fun April Fools shenanigans you’ve run into today!  Leave me a comment and share what you’ve done or seen.

    In the meantime, here are the weekly deals for you this coming week!

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    Available for the week of 4/1 – 4/7/2014

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    Check out any of them in the online store for more details or to pick up your favorites while they are 25% off!

     

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    April Online Stamp Club Hostess Code – G4VQJ7VB
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  • Weekly Deals for the last week of Sale-a-Bration

    Weekly Deals for the last week of Sale-a-Bration

    Happy Tuesday! 

    We are down to our LAST WEEK of Sale-a-bration, and so if you have been thinking of stocking up on supplies, picking up some wish list items, or just getting started on that project you’ve been thinking about for a while; you have one week left to get the stuff you need and get BONUS stuff you want for free. Smile 

    Stampin’ Up has also posted the weekly deals for this last week in March as well.  So, here is what is up on special this week:

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    See all the details and shop the sale here

    Love that core’dinations paper!  Its like cardstock, textured cardstock, and a cool sanding medium in one!  One of the color families that is on sale this week is the Subtles collection…wanna see it in action?  Check out this cute card by Breelin Renwick (she shared it with Annie Lee, who shared with me)!

    Those pretty colors are:  Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder, and Calypso Coral.  And when you emboss the Pool Party core’dinations cardstock with the Decorative Dots embossing folder, you can sand the bumps to show the lighter blue core instead.

    Also, love how she combined the Banner Blast stamp set (and Banner punch) with the Hearts a Flutter stamp set and framelits!  Don’t they layer so well together?

    And if you are trying to remember what all your options were for free stuff this month… here is the full list again! 

    Sale-a-Bration 2014

    This week, I’ll be sharing lots of projects using my favorites from the Sale-a-Bration flyer!  So, come on back throughout the week to help get more ideas for how you can use your fabulous freebies!

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    March Online Stamp Club Hostess Code – XEWP4DFD
    Use this code to get free exclusive tutorials & project kit! Learn more

    Stampin’ Up! Supplies Used
    Stamps – Hearts a Flutter, Banner Blast**
    Ink – Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder, Calypso Coral
    Paper –Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder, Calypso Coral, Whisper White
    Accessories – Big Shot, Hearts a Flutter framelits, white baker’s twine, rhinestones, Itty Bitty Punch pack, small Heart punch, Decorative Dots embossing folder**
    ** item available as a free gift with a $50 order

    Favorite Products:

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  • Stampin’ Up Weekly Deals & Promotions

    Stampin’ Up Weekly Deals & Promotions

    I totally forgot to share the weekly deals last week and I know folks are loving the specials this week so I wanted to make sure I posted them!

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    Lots of cuteness in the sale this week between the ruffled ribbon, the In Color Boutique details, and the Vintage Trinkets, plus you know how much I love my tools – so love the punch too!  Ok, I pretty much love all of it. Smile   Check them out in my online store for more details and ordering info:

    A few other promotion deadlines to remember!

    1. Give Stampin’ Up! a try for only $99
      Join my fun group of Stampin’ Up demonstrators and be a part of our online community, stamping group, and be inspired!  For only $99 you can try out the benefits of being a Stampin’ Up demonstrator AND you’ll get $150 in your choice of product w/ free shipping to get you started!  Now is the best time to give it a try because next month we’ll start getting a chance at a sneak peek of the new catalog and in May we’ll get to start with the preorder.  PLUS, you’ll have the opportunity to come with us to Salt Lake City for the exciting Stampin’ Up Inspire Create Share convention and have your registration paid for.  Sweet!  You’ll get all your catalogs and business supplies too so as you get excited and share with your friends and family, they can order the same fun stuff through you and help you keep your perks and make some extra money to boot!
      See the perks & get started here

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      Some of our Fun n’ Crafty group at convention last year!

    2. Free Markers when you try Paper Pumpkin
      See what everyone is talking about with My Paper Pumpkin and get a set of markers for free!  You heard right, not only will you get
      – a clear block
      – a set of stamps
      – an ink spot
      – supplies to make a set of cards including all accessories
      but you’ll also get the 2012-2014 In Color markers!  The markers along are worth $15!  So, get all of that for $19.95 plus tax – shipping is already included.  If you’ve been considering getting some markers, you might as well get some cards to go with them! Smile  You can pause your subscription or cancel at any time.  So, why not try it out?  The free markers are only available until the end of the month, so don’t miss out.
      Check out Paper Pumpkin here

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    3. Last chance for the Best of Stamp Sets
      Do you remember the “Best of” stamp sets that were released each month last year?  Well, you have until the end of the month to get your favorites.
      And don’t forget, if you have purchased 6 stamp sets (it can be any combination and quantity), make sure you have been saving your “25” sticker from the stamp sticker sheet because once you have 6, you just need to mail them in by the end of April and you’ll receive any stamp set you want that is worth up to $14.95 for free. See all the Best of Stamps here

      Best of Stamp sets

    Alright, I think you are caught up now!  Have questions on any of these offers, just let me know at jennifer@nwstamper.com.  Smile  Have a great day!

     

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    March Online Stamp Club Hostess Code – XEWP4DFD
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  • A Totally Different Style with the New Sweetie Pie Stamps

    A Totally Different Style with the New Sweetie Pie Stamps

    So, each month Stampin’ Up releases a new photopolymer stamp set and this month was a fun change of pace!  This was actually designed by a writer/editor at Stampin’ Up who decided to draw some designs and submit them.  I’ll admit I wasn’t sure about the style at first but I think it is a fun and fresh variation on what we see in a lot of stamps today!  Here are a couple of the samples using the new Sweetie Pie stamp set.

    The first stamp set is lots of fun different girls faces (or boys with long hair!)

    Sweetie Pies

    Sweetie Pie Photopolymer Stamp Set

    But then they came out with a coordinating Sweetie Pie Frames stamp set that you can use with the faces or on its own for some interesting flourishes.

    Sweetie Pie frames

    Sweetie Pie Frames Stamp Set

    I was still trying to figure out how I would use the set when I saw this sample created by Lydia Fielder at Understand Blue.  I LOVE it and thought it was a brilliant idea so I wanted to share it as inspiration as well. Smile 

    Also, I just have to say her use of markers makes me itch for the release of the Stampin’ Up! Blendabilities markers!!  Guess I just try to practice right now with my blender pens.

    So what do you think?  Love the new set and style or not your thing?

    This week’s weekly deals

    Also, I’m a bit delayed in getting this posted, but wanted to make sure everyone had a chance to check out the new weekly deals this week.  Lots of fun stuff for Big Shot/Cuttlebug lovers!

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    Tip – The Circles #2 die is a thick die that lets you cut out different materials including metal, fabric, sponge, cork, etc.  But you may be wondering what the heck the different sizes are… so here they are:  2 1/2″, 2″, 1 1/2″, and 1″.

    Enjoy!

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    March Online Stamp Club Hostess Code – XEWP4DFD
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  • Tuesday Updates and Specials

    Tuesday Updates and Specials

    Tuesday is the day for Stampin’ Up to put out new releases and promotions and so I wanted to put them in one place to keep you in the know. Smile 

    New Weekly Deals

    As usual, there is a new set of crafting supplies up for 25% off.  I love the stretch ruffle ribbons (they are awesome for adding a fun frill around circles or ovals in your projects!)  Perfect colors for Easter projects too.

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    Shop all the weekly deals online here

    These sale prices are only available from March 4 – 10th, so pick them up this week if your favorite is on sale!

    New Digital Downloads

    I haven’t been very good in the past about posting digital projects and the digital downloads, but I know there are a lot of folks out there who enjoy digital or hybrid cards and scrapbooks so I wanted to share that new downloads have been added – many are digital versions of Occasions Catalog stamps and accessories – and are up on the site today.

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    See all the new downloads here

    If you are new to digital scrapbooking, keep in mind that these downloads work in any program that accepts image files, so you can use them in Microsoft Office programs, Adobe Photoshop, etc. 

    But to get the full use and easy control with some of the templates and images, give My Digital Studio a try!  You can try it FREE for 30 days with their trial option and then decide if you want to keep going or go back to non-digital crafting.

    Free Markers when you try My Paper Pumpkin

    Just a reminder that the deal was extended and if you decide to give Paper Pumpkin a try and get a project kit a month mailed to you, you’ll also get a free set of 2012-2014 In Color markers with your first box!  They’ve been improving the kits and I’m excited to see what they come out with next.

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    Learn more details here

    You have to be subscribed by March 10th to get the Welcome kit this month and then in April you’ll start getting the new, Improved kits!  Want to see some ideas for what you can make with the Welcome Kit?  I have a set of 5 cards I created using the just the supplies in the Welcome Kit posted here.

    Get Free Stamps and more with Sale-a-Bration

    Don’t forget, we are in the last few weeks of Sale-a-Bration and so you have until the end of the month to get your free goodies as part of this promotion!  Once the month is over, these stamps and paper will no longer be available and won’t come back in a future catalog. 

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    You can view the Sale-a-Bration catalog here to get all the details or check out the flyer below to see everything that is available for free with a $50 order!

    Sale-a-Bration 2014

    Or don’t forget about the $30 in bonus hostess rewards if you host a party or place a $300 order during Sale-a-Bration. 

    Want to join the fun Stampin’ Up! community as a demonstrator?  Get an extra $25 in your choice of product to be added to your Starter Kit free, so that is $150 in product for only $99!  Not too bad a deal, I think. Smile  Learn more about the perks of being a demonstrator here.

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    March Online Stamp Club Hostess Code – XEWP4DFD
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  • Lots of Great New Clearance Items and Weekly Deals!

    Lots of Great New Clearance Items and Weekly Deals!

    So apparently today is Super-Deal-Day at Stampin’ Up! and since some of these deals are “while supplies last”, I wanted to make sure you knew about all the great specials.

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    Up to 80% off with NEW Clearance Rack Items

    The Clearance rack was updated today and there is some AWESOME stuff – especially for spring projects that were added to the list.

    See everything on clearance here

    Here are my top new clearance items that I love:

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    **NOTE – This will sell out this morning, so shop ASAP if you want the cardstock!    		imageimage
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    For example, how cute is this card that I made using the Tea for Two designer paper?

    And while you are checking out all the great deals in the Clearance Rack, don’t forget to check out the new Weekly Deals as well!

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    Shop the Weekly Deals online here

    So, get to snagging those great deals before they sell out!  I’ll be placing a group order this afternoon, so if you want any of these deals but want to combine with a group order to save on shipping let me know today by emailing me at jennifer@nwstamper.com.

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