A Big Cricut Hello & Chirp to each of you! Welcome to the Cricky Across the 50 Blog Hop hosted by K Andrew of Getting Cricky! If you are here from Chris Hanselmaan of Chris' Crafty Creations from the Corner then you are in the right spot. If you just arrived here and would like to start from the beginning please go to KAndrew's Getting Cricky! For this blog hop K Andrew is celebrating her big move across the country with a big road trip, and of course this hop across the 50 states! She has asked us all to post a little bit about the state we are representing, and then to post our Favorite Craft Project. I am representing the state of Washington. I lived in this beautiful state for three years and I still miss the yummy salmon!!!
I lived in the Seattle area and, only a day's drive away, you can ski, visit a desert, visit an indian reservation, roam in downtown Seattle's Pike Place Market, or hike down to view Snoqualmie Falls. My fave thing to do was to take the ferry over to Bainbridge Island in Puget Sound. Beautiful!!!!
I have two fave projects to share with y'all today.
JEWELRY:
JEWELRY:
This was a set that I made for a charity event. I used sterling silver, emerald beads, pearls, and swarovski crystals.
PAPER CRAFTS:
This was truly a 'from scratch' mini album for my in-laws. Click here to see the pics of all the pages.
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BLOG CANDY INFORMATION
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HANDKNITTED SCARF
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COPPER AND SILVER BRACELET
DESIGNED AND MADE BY ME!
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BLOG CANDY UPDATE:
WOW! Thanks to all of you, I have reached 200 blog friends!!! I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your wonderful comments and blog love... In honor of your finding my humble blog worthy of following, I am adding a SECOND GIVEAWAY.
This beautiful handmade pendant below is hand sawn, textured, and polished from a sheet of brass, and I have woven exquisite tiger eye beads (the real thing folks!) and pearls onto it using sterling silver wire. It is hung on a rubber cord. This baby has some weight! Same rules to enter to win (become a blog friend - follower- and leave a comment). Winner will be announced on Monday as well. Thank you again!!
Please make sure to leave comments on all of the blogs for a chance to win a ton of different Grand Prizes on Getting Cricky's blog, from these great companies:Scrap N Tote, Scrap N Easel, Cri-Kits, Creative Charms, Memory Miser, Scrappy Chic Cafe, Loralie Designs, My Pink Stamper, Peachy Keen Stamps, Cricut Town, The Scrappin' Table, Piktails, and Pink by Design
Please make sure to visit ALL the blogs, as EVERY single blog will have fabulous giveaways (cricut cartridges, paper packs, copic markers, yourstory bundle, clear stamp sets, and tons more). Each blogger was extremely generous with their own personal giveaways
162 comments:
I'm already a follower and have been admiring your wonderful creations. The scarf and bracelet are stunning. You are very talented.
Christy
Your creations are amazing and how awesome of you to share your talents through your blog candy with us! I'm crossing my fingers and toes that I will be picked a lucky winner!
Melissa
www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com
Go Washington!! TFS! your wonderful projects and for joining in on the ho...it is going to be so much fun!
Love your projects!! You always do such wonderful work!! I'm already a follower.
Hugs,
Tanya
freddylswillima@windstream.net
Your jewelry is absolutely beautiful. I was born and raised in Southeastern WA but have been transplanted to PA. I miss it very much but still go back every year to visit my parents.
Beautiful work.
New follower
Rose
rosemary28697@yahoo.com
http://rose-homemadecards.blogspot.com/
What pretty projects! Thanks for sharing...I'm a new follower. :o)
Lisa
prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com
lnorris21 at hotmail dot com
thanks for letting me visit WA
im a new follower too
juliewasson@yahoo.com
I love the mini album and am following! Thanks for the chance to win! cjdempsey9 at msn dot com And check out my blog for giveaways once in a while (none now).
beautiful projects TFS your talent
CATHIE
SCRAPHAPPYCAT@GMAIL.COM
lovely projects! I am from WA born and raised.. (i now live in WY and i miss it so much) I cannot wait to move back to WA! By far the prettiest state in the US. Thanks for sharing.
-jamie
WOW! Your jewelry and mini album are beautiful! Washington sounds like a great place to live! Thanks for sharing all the wonderful facts!
booger1 at tds.net
Wow your so clever,wish i could make jewelry!Im a new follower.
mitch1066@gmail.com
Wow, your jewelry is so pretty. What talents to have. Thanks for sharing. me(at)glorajean(dot)com
Wow..... your creations are absolutely wonderful. Very talented. I lived in Snohomish for 1 year. It is so beautiful in WA. Following your blog now.
Sandy
http://thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com/
love love love that min album. new follower. tyfs
Great blog hop & beautiful creations :0)
kperlic@hotmail.com
Nice project tfs!!!
Beautiful Jewelry! Love it! Thank you so much!
Lisa
summer_sunset54@hotmail.com
Love your jewelry designs. I just became a follower and appreciate the chance to win your candy. scrapbookadd@gmail.com
I love Seattle too. I am from the Spokane area and love to vist there.
thanks for a chance to win too.
annel
pud22164@yahoo.com
http://annelsblog.blogspot.com
I'm a follower already and I cannot believe how generous your blog candy is! The scarf and bracelet both are lovely! Anyone would be thrilled to win them. Thank you for sharing Washington state with us and also your darling project. I looked at the inside pictures of your mini album and it's so darling. teelayoung@hotmail.com (t-la)
Im already a follower! Love the jewelry!
creativediva98@gmail.com
creativediva98.blogspot.com
Beautiful jewlery.
Wow..what beautiful jewelry! Nice album too. Thanks for sharing!
Patti
http://lilbitcreations.blogspot.com/
Love the jewelry!! I'm a new follower :)
Love your mini album it's beautiful!
Jenny
jennykingham at att dot net
All your work is spectacular, so excited to be a new follower!!
Thanks
Cindy
miller896042 at bellsouth dot net
I am a new follower and I love your blog site. I think your jewellry is beautiful.
thanks for the blog hop.
beautiful jewelry!
wwww.snugasabugdesigns.blogspot.com
Your creations are amazing! TFS!
amandawoodau at hotmail dot com
I've always wanted to visit puget sound and Seattle, but have only barely made it across to Vancouver. But one of these days! My niece lived in Spokane for several years and loved it.
Your handcrafted items are SO BEAUTIFUL! You are one talented lady!
I am now a follower of your blog - so very nice to meet you! Stop by my blog sometime and catch my latest family posts from our home state of Nebraska.
http://lillianchild.blogspot.com
both beautiful projects - you have a new follower
I am a new follower and having so much fun on this hop. I have to keep hopping but look forward to seeing more of your projects very soon!!
Happy Crafting!!
Karen dkolopez@msn.com
Very cute projects ... love it! Wow your jewelry is amazing! TFS! And I'm a new follower, too!
Karen
rkbmadden at hotmail dot com
I love your projects. So beautiful. Those jewelry are stunning =) Already a follower of yours and have been getting so much great inspiration =)
Hugs from Lilli =)
l.a.nikolaisen at gmail dot com
www.crazycardmaker.blogspot.com
This hop has been a blast I am so glad to be included everyone is so talented! I am a follower on your blog!
You are a true renaissance crafter! All your porjects are lovely! I spent some time in Washington when I was younger--it's such a tactile state to me, with all the trees and soaring peaks and skies! I'm a follower...you can find me at ksjennings at gmail dot com and/or http://karelj.blogspot.com
new follower, thanks for sharing.
Lilsweetcajun@aol.com
Wow! You are a very talented crafter! I happy became a new follower... can't wait to see more of your work!
Beautiful craftmanship and lovely work!
You do the most beautiful work! Thank you for sharing all your loveliness.
Very Nice jewelry. Love the book.
mbchoj at aol dot com
What a wonderful mini and your jewelry rocks I aslo love you blog name as I am a purple girl.
http://auntiemargsblog.blogspot.com/
Wow, jewelry and papercrafting! That is a lot of talent! TFS!!
rpcrafter at gmail dot com
You projects are amazing!! (and your giveaways are BEAUTIFUL). Thanks so much for sharing. I currently live in Washington, and have been here for 2 years. We live up near the San Juan Islands, and it is gorgeous!! There is so much to see in Washington!! Thanks again!!
cherie.goyer at gmail.com
http://oneheartscrapper.blogspot.com
The scarf and bracelet are beautiful. You are an amazing artist.
username at yahoo dot com
What a fun hop! I have never been to Washington... but would love to live there. I am one of those people who loves a rainy day! Your projects are stunning. I make jewelry also... yours is so pretty. THanks for being part of this hop pjritsema at gmail dot com
I love learning about each of the 50 states. AND your scarf and jewelry are beautiful.
Mmmm...Salmon is yummy!!! :) Thanks for sharing. I'm a follower and am so excited to be on this blog hop with all these wonderful people!
beautiful projects andBeautiful blog candy. Interesting state. thanks millierose651@aol.com
Cool blog candy! Thanks for a chance to win. I'm a new follower.
lafaellis85@twlakes.net
You do beautiful work! I am a follower. Thanks for the information on the state. Oh....I do so hope I win....I want that scarf! It is beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win it.
susanslomski at yahoo dot com
I've always wanted to visit Washington state..TFS! And thanks for sharing your wonderful projects..is there anything you can't do?
firelass51@aol.com
Great jewlery and the book looks like fun to.
akuehn65@gmail.com
Your jewelry is gorgeous! You are like me, crafting lots of things....but yours are gorgeous! LOL
Beautiful state, I'd love it there, hope someday I get to visit.
Sandy in Mo
Following as Sandy (horse pic)
arabfilly@gmail.com
Sounds like a super state. Great projects!!!
I'm a follower.
Thanks for the chance to win.
http: // mamawann. blogspot. com/
annadowdy at gmail dot com
Amazing projects! Your projects always amaze me. Washington sounds like it is the state that has everything a person could want. TFS
Im a new follower and you have some beautiful works of art on your blog. Just beautiful.
Sharon
rsmobley85@gmail.com
Your work is beautiful! Thanks for sharing! :)
Jenn
craftyfulgardens.blogspot.com
smile4jenn at hotmail dot com
Such pretty projects-the minibook is gorgeous!
I am following you
That is a beautiful peice of jewellery!! thanks for the chance to win some other beautiful handicrafts!! tfs
brenna
rbanderson@live.ca
Your creations are simply breathtaking!!! I am a new follower and am in complete awe.
paperbutterflies AT sbcglobal DOT net
lisaspaperbutterflies.blogspot.com
The jewelry is amazing! I LOVE the mini! TSMFS!
TFS all your wonderful creations!
lauermaa at gmail dot com
Great project, always looking for new ideas, look forward to following. We lived in Washington for 5 yrs, and it was georgeous. thanks
shanasewing@yahoo.com
Oh mercy--I want that brown bracelet so bad! That is gorgeous!
I love your from scratch mini album--so many details went into that one.
Your layout is absolutely stunning! I love the entire layout and color palette.
Thank you so very much for being in my hop Mariam. You did a great job, and were soooo easy going! I'm so glad we met
Cricky Smooches,
K Andrew
I am a new follower. Thank you for sharing your awesome creations with us. Also thanks for the chance to win.
Mariam, your projects are BEAUTIFUL!! I've never made jewelry (other than plastic beading with my girls when they were little - does that count :)
TFS your talents with us and thanks too for a chance to win your blog candy.
EllenM
EllenM361@gmail.com
What beautiful work you do. I am a new follower.
grannyss1@wowway.com
http://grannysscrappingplace.blogspot.com/
Love your blog and your projects! Your jewelry designs are exquisite! Keep up the great work!
helena48@gmail.com
Love the pendant! So pretty!!
www.scrappininthewoods.blogspot.com
very cute. thanks for sharing
Love all the unique projects. Thanks for sharing. I'm a new follower.
xtechrjr@hughes.net
my husband was stationed in Tacoma in the 70s and I truly left my heart there. I have said MANY times that if he came home and said we were going back I would be packed by morning. It is the most beautiful place I have ever been!!
You work is amazing!! And what awesome things you are giving away. I look forward to following you and being able to see your work again!!Thanks for sharing.
simplybren at hotmail dot com
just became a follower. Your mini album is really beautiful! the jewelry is gorgeous too! thanks for sharing! chrisbrown1973@hotmail.com
Thanks for sharing your states info... WOW you jewelry is STUNNING!!!! I do follow you and thanks for the opportunity to win.
Have a great day
Hugs
Dusti
dusti@scrappinwithcricut.com
http://www.scrappinwithcricut.com
WOW!!!! You make such beautiful jewelry!
Sherri
sherri@cwik.org
You are very creative! Jewelry and paper crafting, wow...
Thanks for a chance to win one of your awesome creations!
lisa_williamson2004 @ yahoo dot com
love your jewelry and paper art ....it's astounding! and the state of washington sounds wonderful!
tfs and i'm a new follower!
Wow! Beautiful jewelry, thanks for sharing.
kidshomelove at yahoo .com
WOW! you are very creative (and not in only one element!) and i am now a follower!!!! i am looking forward to future posts from you!! mse006atyahoodotcom
Great things that you make. I have a friend who lives in Belfair, WA and she loves it out there. Thanks for your time and talent.
I am a new follower. OMG!! Your jewelry is beyond fabulous!!
The mini album you made for your in-laws is truly a work from the heart. It is beautiful. My youngest granddaughter is in treatment for Leukemia. She was diagnosed just 6 days after her 2nd birthday and is now 4 years old. She had her last IV chemo treatment this week and only has 12 days left of oral chemo to complete. We are so excited for this new phase for her. She does not remember a time when she was not in treatment. She is my hero!
bjohn3237@aol.com
http://lifekeepssurprisingme.blogspot.com
I am already a follower. I can't wait to go visit Washington - my Mom's best friend lives on Whidbey Island.
Kristin
ksully4597 at gmail dot com
You are multi-talented. Beautiful!!
I'm now a follower!!
Gina
glscarbrough@gmail.com
You are very talented! I love your projects, all of them! Thanks for a chance to win some awesome blog candy!
Such beautiful giveaways! You are so talented.
I'm a follower.
*smiles*
debbi
hockman1 at sbcglobal dot net
I love this book so very pretty, I really want to try one of these
Thanks,
Teri
teri dot barefoot at gmail dot com
Gorgeous mini!! TFS!
ra6352 (at) gmail (Dot) com
Wow beautiful projects, TFS. And thanks for the chance to win some of your products. I am already a follower.
Hugs,
Melissa D
mkds312@hotmail.com
www.sleeplesswonder.blogspot.com
Love your Blog and projects. So pretty! I am now a follower!
amywooten2010 at gmail dot com
What talent! Would love to attend a crop with you! I know I could learn so much. I am a new follower so you may find me lurking around a bit! Thanks for sharing!
Genelle
brown7444@bellsouth.net
grannysbullfrogsandbutterflies@blogspot.com
congratulations on having so many followers respond to your blog! Won't you follow me too?
Genelle
brown7444@bellsouth.net
grannysbullfrogsandbutterflies@blogspot.com
Wow! Your creations are just fabulous! I'm hoping really hard that I'm the lucky winner...
Just became a new follower..
Minta
mintab@gmail.com
http://mintascreations.blogspot.com/
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the tiger eye pendant!! I work primarily in paper, but have decided to take the plunge into making metal jewelry. I will be following your blog in RSS feeds. Hope to poke around a bit more after I'm done with the 50 states blog hop!! I soooo want that pendant..it's gorgeous!! Hugs, Rockin Robin C (stampinsavage at yahoo dot com)
Your jewelry is beautiful, as is your state. I want to visit Washington so badly! Thanks for sharing!
dmcarlisle09atgmaildotcom
TFS Sharing a part of you and where you live and sharing your crafts.
Washington State is definitely on my bucket list. I, so, want to get there. You are a woman of many a varied talents. I would call you an artist. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win. I am a knitter and a follower. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com
How talented you are! Thanks for sharing your beautiful mini and jewelry with us :)
your work is truly AMAZING! thanks for sharing your beautiful work!
your newest follower
jessica
chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
eschfamily@yahoo.com
What talent you have!
Wow! Those are beautiful and generous gifts you are giving away. You are multi-talented and I think the jewelry set in your first picture is absolutely gorgeous! I see you are like me and like to do a variety of crafts...lol. I'm just learning how to knit although I've been crocheting for over 25 years now.
Carol
scrappinheaven@yahoo.com
http://scrappinheaven.blogspot.com
Your jewelry is absolutely beautiful! The mini album is great too. I am a new follower. Thanks for the info about WA. Hopefully someday I can visit.
Oh wow, I just had to leave another comment. I refreshed the page after leaving my original comment and saw the additional blog candy you just added. It is stunning!!! Thank you for being so generous, and I hope I'm the lucky gal :-)
Your handcrafts are wonderful. So pretty. TFS
Chris
Chris.Pickul@hotmail.com
http://pickulblog.blogspot.com/
I am a follower and WOW WOW WOW you have amazing talent The inspiration you give and the smiles...thank you so much :)
http://mommahobbit.blogspot.com/
I am now a follower!! I have to say that the mini album is fabulous... it looks like a vintage book. It is beautiful and I LOVE the jewelery :) Thanks for sharing about your State! Love it!!
Mollie
onehotcricket@aol.com
I love mini albums! Your's is gorgeous. :) Janis northrose@slowar.com
Great projects! Congrats on 200+ followers. You have beautiful jewelry! I'm a new follower too!
TFS!
Carrie
cau0617 at yahoo dot
Lovin' the blog hop! Your projects are all beautiful!! Thanks
Absolutely stunning creations!! The mini album is so pretty!! Your jewelery-GORGEOUS!! You are a gifted crafter!! TFS!! Jennifer @ (www.countrycrafter.blogspot.com)
You my dear are an amazing talent everything you do is beautiful! Keep on keepin' on! firefly1965@att.net
Thanks for the info on Washington! It is definitely somewhere that I want to visit sometime. You blog and all your work is beatuiful! Thanks for sharing!
Cheers from your new follower!
Thanks for sharing your article about Washington and your projects.
hugs,
michelle aka cabby crafter
www.cabbycraft.blogspot.com
cabbycraft@gmail.com
What beautiful pieces!! Never been to Washington the state but I live about an hour away from Washington DC. Not quite the same :)
Thanks for sharing!
--Melissa
scrappycupcakes@yahoo.com
Thanks for sharing WA with us!!! WOW...Jewelry is amazing and that album....Love it!!! new follower...cant wait to see what else you do!! TFS!!!
Kimi
kmbrlysue22 at yahoo dot com
Thanks for sharing WA with us as well as your creativity. Your projects are great! I'm already a follower. TFS!
What a beautiful album and your jewelry is magnificent! I am a new follower from Coastal CA.
Holly
504 Main
Beautiful!!
lisarup1@aol.com
You are a very talented woman!! Love your jewelry! pjseagers at hotmail dot com
A new follower of a VERY talented woman...WOW! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
Patti Ross
www.pattilynncreations.blogspot.com
rossfam@wildblue.net
Oh my goodness--you do such wonderful work. I'm a new follower!
Stephanie
scrapadelic@gmail.com
Wow your pendant is absolutely gorgeous!!
Just love the mini album..TFS..I'm a new follower.
J'adore the mini album!!! I'm a sucker for a fabulous mini album! Thanks for the inspiration.
Smooches, Amy smoochesstampin.blogspot.com
wow you're so talented!!
zentner.candace at gmail.com
Beautiful jewelry!
I'm a follower.
April
acmusn2003 at yahoo dot com
You're amazingly talented Mariam!! The jewelry is BEAUTIFUL! I am a follower. Thanks for sharing and the awesome giveaway!
Ashley "Scrappin' Pink Piglet"
scrappinpinkpiglet(at)gmail(dot)com
Visited WA a few times since my sister went to school in EWU. Then I did a road trip with her bringing her down to live with me in CA. Now my boyfriend wants to move to WA. I say no thank you, I'm done with the cold weather :)
spunkycrayon at yahoo dot com
Hi Mariam- I've just found your blog- I really like the diversity of your crafts and you're really talented at ALL of them-lol~
I just started following you!
I am a new follower of your blog. Thanks for sharing your project and someting about your state. Thanks for the chance to win.
cherylphillips AT comcast DOT net
YAY-you're almost to 250 now (I'm a new follower and fellow 50 blogger)! Your projects are FABULOUS!@ My mom just moved to Washington-thanks for sharing more about it. I LOVE your creations-all of them-your blog candy is SO generous-I will wear the scarf SO proudly! :D brynnthornburgh@gmail[dot]com
Love your blog and projects. Your jewelry is beautiful. Your inlaws had to love the album you made. I would be honored to win and proud to wear your jewerly. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
Jen from Ohio
zenderzoocrew@yahoo.com
Wow...beautiful!
lfuchs1 at wi. rr. com
Wow! Jewelry, knitting, and paper crafting. You are truly multi-talneted. New follower here. Looking forward to scrolling through all your older posts.
vidalia68@yahoo.com
Wow those are some great projects!
Thanks for sharing!
new follower here
~Sarah
craftingwithsarah.blogspot.com
craftingwithsarah@gmail.com
beautiful necklace!! I love it.
your jewelry is nice
ALL of your creations are stunning!
Your "people candy" is amazing!
Pick me!!
Wow, your work is amazing! I love making jewelry as well, but papercrafting has really taken over for me. I would LOVE to win one of your handmade jewelry pieces. What a treasure! I've always wanted to visit Washington. I know it's beautiful and hope to make it there someday. TFS!
XO ~ Amy Jo (follower)
amyjrockstar at gmail dot com
http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com/
from Colorado. :0)
I pushed you over the 250 mark... WA is definately on my list of places to visit... Thank You!!! I love your jewelry :)
--Robin
OMG your jewelery is stunning.
TFS,
Erin
Spantastikreations@yahoo.com
Beautiful work on the jewelery! TFS!
eastunders@embarqmail.com
eastunders.blogspot.com
wow you have some awesome talent...the jewelry is beautiful!
I love Seattle! We visited Mercer Island when my BIL lived there and it was sooo beautiful. We went into Seatle and went to Pike Place and Snoqualmie Falls - just beautiful.
You little album is soo sweet and I love your jewelry and that scarf is fabulous!
I am already a follower of your sweet blog. I have to say I thought I had already left a message on here but now I cannot find it so please delete if I did it twice :)
rebecca dunham at hotmail.com
i LOVE the variety of mediums you used in your projects!thanks for sharing. millcreekroofing@aol.com
I have to make a point to stop in here more often. You are crazy talented and I love every one of your projects. You are Rockin it girlie :D
HUGS
Meighen
scrappin_3rdeeschik@yahoo.com
scrappin3rdeeschik.blogspot.com
Thanks for sharing your projrcts!! They are beautiful!
YOU rock!! Your work is awesome. I'm a new follower.
craftingdarlamaestyle.blogspot.com
Love your project! TFS your info! Already a follower!
~Lauren
queen_lade at yahoo.com
Love the PNW!!! TFS your great creations :)
This is my first visit to your blog, and I'm now a follower, plan to come back often! Beautiful work, and I'd love to visit Seattle somday. Thanks for letting me stop by!
Amyscats
amylfahnestock@gmail.com
Your jewelery and mini album is amazing, thanks sooo much for sharing!!!
brodiec88 at hotmail dot com
Wow what wonderful talent you share with all of us!! It is amazing. I hope to visit every sate before I die!!
pennykitz@charter.net
http://pennykitz.blogspot.com/
WOW! Your jewerly is beautiful! Great work. I am a new follower and can't wait to see what else you make.
scrapperbecka at yahoo dot com
Im a new follower- Im from washington. went to HS in Kent, wa- started my family in Puyallup, and now live up by the border of Canada. but still in Wa. right on the water. Love it here.
kacee
mcvicwif@yahoo.com
Thanks for sharing about Washington, sounds like a great place.
djb1519 at yahoo dot com
New follower, love your jewelry.
ShersL84bed@aol.com
I am speechless....your creations are spectacular!!...and to think that you would give them away?!
If only I could be so lucky as to own one of your pieces of art! TFS
Unbelieveable.
scraphappysue@yahoo.com
Wow so pretty! Superb!
Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com
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