Platinum Scraps was originally launched February of 2010 as a vision of several friends who met on the Cricut Message board who wanted to venture out into creating, sharing, and showcasing the many talents each of us possess. Platinum Scraps showcases the diversity in scrapbooking and features designers from all walks of life. To keep the tradition going, each week our design team is challenged to create a unique layout or card based on a sketch that exemplifies their skills and talents. We hope that we inspire your creations and we appreciate your continued love and support as we grow together.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Celebrate!

Today's card comes from Craftin' Curt.  He says:

Celebrations should happen without warrant, without hesitation and without explanation.  Everyday that I am alive to craft, I celebrate it through the projects I create, the friends I keep and the family I love.  That was my inspiration this week: Celebration!  There need not be a special occasion, just celebrate!

I used materials that almost all came from Webster's Pages:

-WP Petite Pages for the card background
-WP Netting, Vintage Inspired
-Cor'dinations Glitter and Tim Holtz Paper
- WP Designer Trims
-WP Flowers & Pins
-Life's Little Occasions Chipboard Titles
-Queen & Co. Adhesive Pearls

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Hope Your Day is Fabulous

Today's card features work done by Curlylocdiva.  The colors are soft and subtle but stand out against the cardstock.  Don't you just love the flowers.  Flowers enhance any project.  They create a simply yet soft touch.

We would love to see your take on the sketch challenge for this week.  Just go here to see the sketch and once you have created your project, upload it using the simply linked widget below.  Thanks for always being loyal followers.

"Hope Your Day Fabulous"

Recipe Ingredients
Cardstock
PTI Aqua Mist & Sweet Blush

Patterened Paper
My Minds Eye - Howdy Doody

Embellishments
Flowers-Prima Daisy Mix 
Stamp-PTI

Monday, July 9, 2012

Thankful for You

Today kicks off our parade of cards.  Our sketch comes from sketchsupport.com.  The sketch incorporates layering and stitching.  We would love to see your take on the sketch.  Just create your project then upload using the simply linked widget below.

The first designer up is Princess.

Princess said...Do you ever reminisce and think back on how things happened or what started the whole process? Well I have been thinking a lot about my Papercrafting Addiction. Sometimes we forget the little things so I want to publicly thank Leialoha for noticing my work and allowing me an opportunity to join my first Design Team Platinumscraps. The opportunity to create and share as a team has been rewarding and I am grateful for Tonya for being such a sweet and understanding leader as well as the friendships I've gained. It's a wonderful journey and I am LOVING it! 



"Thankful for You"

Recipe Ingredients
Pattern Paper
Websters Paper

Die Cut Tools
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Embellishments
Sew Easy  -  Fancy Floss
Prima - Flower
Platinum Scraps's profile photo


Thursday, July 5, 2012

Soul Sisters

Today's layout was created by Princess.  I am glad Princess is back on the layout challenge team as well as the card team.  I missed her beautiful creations when she jumped ship, lol.  Good to have you back on this side.

Princess appropriately titled her layout Soul Sisters.  She has captured the relationshiop between friends at a Christmas Holiday Gala.  She said when she saw the sketch with the birdcage, she knew just what papers she wanted to use to complete her layout. 

We would love to see your take on the sketch.  In order to participate in this week's challenge, view the sketch here, create your take, then come back to the blog and upload your project using the simply linked widget below.

"Soul Sisters"


Recipe Ingredients
DCWV - Mariposa Paper Stack

Die Cut
Sizzix Leaf Die Cut
EK Success Edge Punch
Cuttle Bug Dry Embossing Folder


Embellishments
Prima Flowers
Tattered Angels Mist - Coffee Shop Mist
All Night Media, Inc - Wish Postmark Stamp




Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Cowgirl Up

Let me start today's post off by saying Happy 4th of July to our loyal followers.  I hope you are enjoying today.  Here in the dirty South, the temperatures have already begun to rise.  Whatever your plans are, stay cool, have fun, and most of all enjoy time spent with family and friends.

We missed yesterdays deadline but are featuring a layout today created by tsrel

Tonya said.....her inspiration for this layout came from Baby Zymian as Symone calls her taking pictures outside in her Western Attire.  My family loves us some horses.  So you know Baby Zyian first birthday party had to have some horses.  LOL. 

My sister wanted to send out Cowgirl Themed Invitations.  Did she love taking pictures?  Of course, she loves to show off that big beautiful grin.  I just love her smile.  She opens her mouth wide and let's you see all of her four teeth. LOL. 

If you would like to participate in this weeks challenge, visihere to view the sketch, create your project, then upload to our blog using the Simply linked widget below.

"Cowgirl UP"


Recipe Ingredients

Cardstock
Coredinations
Orange - Photo Mats

Stampin Up
Pink Piroutte - Photo Mats

Michaels Brand
Beige, Brown and Black - Boots, Fence, Hat

Patterned Paper
Little Yellow Bicycle
Sharon Ann Delightful Collection
"Green Bird" - Cactus, Title
"Plaid" - Butterflies, Doily 

Die Cuts

Cricut Cartridge
Elegant Edges - Doily
Ole West - Boots, Fence, Hat, Title

Martha Stewart Punch - Butterflies

Embellishments
Stickles - Baby Blue and Cotton Candy
Signo White Gel Pen ( no others can compare)

Monday, July 2, 2012

Sassy

We would like to say thanks to both Jojorenee and Phillyscraps, both ladies have decided to step down from the design team.  Last week was their last post.  The ladies brought both style and charisma to the team.  Hats off to you in all of your scrappin endeavors.  You will be missed.

To kick off this week's layout challenge, we bring you a layout from Sanura Scraps. The design team will complete their take on a sketch from sketchabilities.blogspot.com

Sanura said the layout sketch made her excited because she loves to create layouts with intricate details.   I was going to do pictures of my kids but the swirls and borders gave me an idea to use lace. So, here it is...sassy me! 


We would love to see your take on this week's sketch.  Just follow the sketch, create your project, then upload your design using the simply linked widget at the bottom of the post.


The Sketch




"Sassy"



Recipe Ingredients
Paper
Recollections Music Note and Cream
DCWV Paper Pack Smooth as Silk

Die Cut
Cricut Cartridge: Sophie Flowers

Embellishments
Lace
Recollections Flower and Pearl Flourish
Dusty Attic Chandelier
Ribbon Flowers
Smooch Ink
Thickers





Friday, June 29, 2012

Thank You

Pkaysunshine has created a card for her daughter's teacher.

Teachers are the life line in our child's education.  So many times, pay is never enough.  If our child is blessed to have a teacher who gives selflessly of themselves, we should be appreciative of all the things they do to benefit our child.

"Thank You" - PKaysunshine

Recipe Ingredients
Martha Stewart Papers

Embellishments
Buttons
Rosette Ribbon

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Hi

The spotlight shines today on a beautiful card created by Trell.  He is our newest designer but he has created quite a buzz on his personal blog with his creative cards.  He says his style is clean and simple.  Trell states that it's not about how many supplies you have but it's all about how you create with those supplies.

His creation for this week is titled simply, "HI". Trell used a mixture of mediums to create this card.  He painted the cardboard element with a mix of Vanilla, Lemon Ice, Grey, and Robin's Egg Blue acrylic paint by Jo-Ann Essentials.

If you would like to showcase a card from this week's sketch, hop over here, create your project, then upload to our blog using the simply linked widget below.

Hi - Trell

Recipe Ingredients
Paper

Cardstock
PTI - Rustic Cream

Patterned Paper
My Mind's Eye - Follow Your Heart "Be Happy"

Stamps
"Be Happy" Stamp Set

Embellishments
Gingham Butterfly by Recollections  
 PTI Lemon Tart Twill Ribbon
Offray Jute Ribbon
PTI Holiday Mix Vintage Button
Lullaby foam Thickers in Sunflower by American Crafts
 Fresh Inks: Sugar (Pink)
Chamomile (Yellow)
  Blue Sage

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Sweet As Can Be

Curlylocdiva brings us a card that has sugar, spice, everything nice plus a little bling.  Bling is a scrapper's best friend.  Don't you just love the stamped image.  The Copic markers just bounce off the page.  The little girl makes me think of the sunny days of summer, where eating fruit and playing in the grass make life stand still and everyday simple pleasures a must.

We would love to see your take on this week's sketch.  View the sketch here, then upload your take using the simple linked widget below.

Sweet As Can Be - Curlylocdiva


Recipe Ingredients
Paper
PTI Cardstock
Patterned Paper - My Mind's Eye Dilly Dally

Stamp
PTI Stamp-Berry Sweet 

Embellishments
Copic Markers-assorted colors



Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Friends Til The End

Today's card was created by Princess.  


Princess asked....."Do you have an eye for things you have in your stash?"  


This card was easy to create. I first started with the flowers that look so much like the sketch. When I found this DCWV paper stack I laid eyes on the pokie dots and immediately went to my pokie dot brads. The black & white papers in this stack are so pretty and versatile. I only used five of the sheets. They can compliment any color. Finally I went to my rub ons and there it was.....a purple sentiment 'Friends Til the End'.  Add all of these ingredients together and you have a great card.  


We would love to see your take on the card.  You can view this week's sketch here, create your card, then upload to our blog using the simply linked wizard below.  



Friends 'Til the End - Princess


Layout Recipe
Paper 
DCWV Paper Stack:  Quote Friendship
DCWV Friendship Quote Stack 

Embellishments
Queen & Co flowers 
Spare Parts brads

Monday, June 25, 2012

Happy Birthday by: Jojorenee

This week we will be showcasing cards using a sketch from Sketch Support


 Jojorene starts us off with this cute little birthday card.

Material: Cardstock- Canvas Corp cards Papers:
My Minds Eye"Miss Caroline"-Best vines, Hello flannel
Stamps: Stampendous birthday (sub title) assortment, Inkadinkadoo - Everyday Expressions
Kaisercraft pearls red & yellow Recollections-paper mini rose

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Achievements by: SanuraScraps

Here is SanuraScraps take on this weeks sketch. To see the sketch click here.


"Achievements" - SanuraScraps
This sketch made me think of my daughters awards ceremonies. The number border took the place of the scallop and I added a bit more embellishment. I used less pictures because I don't have any that is as small as the sketch. Lastly, doodling was a must! There was plenty and ample opportunity to make the pages pieces "pop."

Used: Recollectons cardstock, Lost and Found
Cricut: Locker Talk, Art Philohsophy
Jelly Roll - White pen
Tim Holtz distress inks: Barnyard door

 
Join us tomorrow for another take on the sketch.
We would love to see your take on the sketch. Once you have created your project come back to the blog and upload your design using the simply linked widget below.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Party City by: Phillyscraps

Here is Phillyscraps take on this weeks sketch. To see the sketch click here.


"Party City" by Phillyscaps -
 I was inspired to rotate the sketch and use these fun smaller photos of my daughter and her best friend hanging out at the mall. Even though I turned the two page sketch into a one pager, I enjoyed being able to include a variety of photos on one layout. Paper- Jill Bean Soup Pasta Fagioli, Bazzill White Cardstock Embellishments - Scenic Route Cardstock "photo op", Making Memories Cardstock "smile", Tools EK Success border punch, Slice Elite Words & Expressions, Martha Stewart Circle cutter, Martha Stewart flower punch, Miss Elizabeths Alphas and Be You Rubber Stamp.


Join us tomorrow for another take on the sketch.
We would love to see your take on the sketch. Once you have created your project come back to the blog and upload your design using the simply linked widget below.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Juneteenth 2012








Juneteenth is an annual observance on June 19 to remember when Union soldiers enforced the Emancipation Proclamation and freed all remaining slaves in Texas on June 19, 1865. This day is an opportunity for people to celebrate freedom and equal rights in the United States.

What do people do?

A range of public, community and private events are held to celebrate Juneteenth, often on a weekend close to June 19. These include:
  • Baseball games.
  • Pot luck outdoor cookouts, barbecues or picnics.
  • Workplace lunches.
  • Rodeos.
  • Neighborhood or block parties.
  • Community flag raising ceremonies.
  • Juneteenth displays in city halls, libraries, schools and post offices.
  • Essay or artwork competitions for young people.
  • Presentations of community service awards.
  • The distribution of Juneteenth buttons, t-shirts, mugs and bags.
Some people also decorate conference rooms or corridors at their workplace, their neighborhood and yards with Juneteenth banners, yard signs and flags to raise awareness of the event.

Public life

Juneteenth is a partial or full state holiday, or an official observance in about half of the US states, including Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Washington and Wyoming.
In some states, people employed by the state have a day off work. Stores, post offices and other organizations and businesses are likely to be open as usual, but some may be closed or have restricted opening hours in some areas. Many public transit services operate to their usual schedule, but there may be some changes. There may be some local disruption to traffic around large scale public events.

Background

In the United States, slavery began shortly after the first English colonists arrived and lasted until the Emancipation Proclamation came into effect on January 1, 1863. On that date Texas was largely controlled by forces fighting for the Confederate States, which opposed the abolition of slavery. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived to take control of Texas and enforce the emancipation of slaves in the state. In Galveston, Texas, the newly freed slaves held large public celebrations and so laid the base for future Juneteenth activities. The word 'Juneteenth' resulted from the words 'June Nineteenth' being slurred together in speech.
After 1865, Juneteenth was mainly celebrated in Texas. Parks have been established on land bought by former slaves to hold Juneteenth celebrations in the Texan cities of Austin, Houston and Mexia. However, it is now a state holiday or observance in more than half of the US states and there is a campaign for Juneteenth to become a national holiday or observance throughout the nation.  Juneteenth celebrations are also held in other countries around the world, including Ghana, Honduras, Japan, Taiwan and Trinidad and Tobago.

 

Symbols

The Juneteenth flag consists of a rectangle. The lower part of the rectangle is red and the upper part is blue and it has a solid white, five-pointed star at its center. The star is surrounded by a white outline of a 12-pointed star. The Juneteenth flag is often displayed with the United States flag to symbolize that slavery is illegal.
In Texas and some other southern states, the traditional drink on Juneteenth is Big Red soda. This variety of cream soda is a sweet, soft drink flavored with orange and lemon oils and vanilla. It is available in different flavors and with or without caffeine and sugar.

The Brave The Courage by: Leialoha

Hers is Leialoha's take on this week's card sketch. To see the sketch click here.
 

I have never been good at taking a picture of my two-page layouts.
Here are some close ups of each page.
Paying respects at the Riverside National Cemetery
"Honoring Those Who Served"


 
Join us tomorrow for another take on the sketch.
We would love to see your take on the sketch. Once you have created your project come back to the blog and upload your design using the simply linked widget below.

Monday, June 18, 2012

Family Hanging Out by: JojoRenee

This week we will be showcasing  2 page layouts using a sketch from Sketchy Thursday.


Jillibean Soup Coconut Lime-Cumin, Kariff Lime Leaves
Embellishments-I Rock crystals yellow,Queen & Co yellow & green pearls,
MME lime twist twine, Cosmo Cricket red tiny type,
foam thickers, kraft cardstock

 Join us tomorrow for another take on the sketch.

We would love to see your take on the sketch. Once you have created your project come back to the blog and upload your design using the simply linked widget below.



Saturday, June 16, 2012

Just Because by: Leialoha (updated)

OK.... so I just had to add a title to this card...
 It look so plan without it. I think it looks so much better. 
What do you think?

Click here to see the card before the title

Friday, June 15, 2012

Super Star

Drum Roll Please....  It is with great pleasure that I am announcing a new designer joining the Platinum Scraps Card Challenge Team.  We welcome our newest designer, Trell.  


Trell said...


Hello,  I am a lifelong resident of Alabama. I started papercrafting in November of 2010, and boy have I come a long way since then. I consider myself to be primarily a card-maker and stamper. I have a bit of a ribbon addiction (saddle stitch or grosgain, thank you), and it is a rare occasion that one of my cards isn't adorned with a bow. I think my style meter is pointed towards Shabby Chic/Vintage. Interestingly, I find that my card making style is directly influenced by my interior design style. In college, my major was interior design - so I guess you can say that I have a bit of an eye. When I am not making cards, I'm probably working. I fell into the Gap almost 9 years ago, and I've been working there since!

I am excited to join the Platinum Scraps team. I look forward to learning new things and being inspired from my fellow members. I also hope that I can inspire others to be creative. I think creativity is a gift that should be cultivated and shared.   

Remember, we would love to see your take on this week's sketch.  Just click here to view the sketch, create your project, then upload to the blog using the simply linked widget below.








Past Designs By Trell

















Paper
Cardstock
PTI 
Soft Stone
Spring Rain

 Patterned Paper 
 My Mind's Eye (Lost & Found Portobello Road)
 Hobby Lobby (Distressed Stars and Handkerchief)

Stamp Set
My Creative Time Stamps  
Here's Lookin' At You

Tools
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
Distressed Stripes

Tim Holtz Distress Edger

Fiskars - Postage Stamp Edge Punch

We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper

Other Products
Martha Stewart Glitter - Jasper
Offray Gold Satin Ribbon
Tsukineko Gold Shimmer Spritz
Versamark Ink - Dazzle in Frost
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Antique Linen & Faded Jeans



Thursday, June 14, 2012

A little Bird told me by: Princess

Hers is Princess take on this week's card sketch. To see the sketch click here.

Supplies:
Colorbok Woodhaven Foil Photo Mats,
Crate Paper stickers
Martha Stewart edge punch


 
Join us tomorrow for another take on the sketch.
We would love to see your take on the sketch. Once you have created your project come back to the blog and upload your design using the simply linked widget below.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Butterfly Birthday by: Craftin' Curt

Here is Curt's takes on this week's card sketch. To see the sketch click here


I made this card with a specific person in mind. She loves butterflies and that became my motivation for this card. The base paper is handmade and has a very nice, natural texture to it. Cor'dinations makes a superb glitter paper that doesn't flake off as some other brands do. The two-tones of the glitter papers pick up the color story in the K & Company background paper. The background paper's floral design reminds me of the symmetry of butterfly wings and seemed like a perfect choice. I made use of my Epic 6 and its circle dies (which are GREAT!) and cut two circles of different sizes. I inked their edges in hot pink and pale pink to add some dimension to the butterfly's "home." The candle ribbon reinforces the sentiment (done with chalk-inked Tim Holtz grunge paper die cuts) and matches colors in the K & Company butterfly embellishment. All-in-all, a simple but effective card to wish someone a happy birthday.


Join us tomorrow for another take on the sketch.
We would love to see your take on the sketch. Once you have created your project come back to the blog and upload your design using the simply linked widget below

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Just Because by: Leialoha

Here is Leialoha's take on this weeks card sketch, to see the sketch click here

Just Because
Supplies: My Minds Eye - Lost & Found Portobella Road
Prima Crochet and Make the Cut Flowers



Join us tomorrow for another take on the sketch.

We would love to see your take on the sketch.  Once you have created your project come back to the blog and upload your design using the simply linked widget below

Monday, June 11, 2012

Head Over Heels by: Jojorenee

This week we will be showcasing Cards using a sketch from Mojo Monday


Papers: Lily Bee "Head Over Heels"- Courting, Smitten,Flirt & Dreamy Embellishments-Lily Bee "Head Over Heels" mixed cardstock stickers
Dies: Big Kick & Spellbinders Lacey Circles

Join us tomorrow for another take on the sketch.

We would love to see your take on the sketch.  Once you have created your project come back to the blog and upload your design using the simply linked widget below

Friday, June 8, 2012

The Best Mom

Hello Platinum Scrappers thanks for joining us for the reveal of the last take  on this weeks sketch which can be found here  brought to you by Jojorenee.
Best Mom
 Tamika  says: Working with this sketch was particularly difficult because no clear view of what to do with it would come to mind.  “Challenges make you discover things about yourself that you never really knew. They're what make the instrument stretch-what make you go beyond the norm.” I had a lot of do overs and cover ups but I am pleased with the outcome finally.



 Papers

 Cardstock- Bazzill Basic cream
Pink Paislee Indigo Bleu-Tweed,Denim,Jacquard and Burlap

Embellishments
Recollections- corner mini bling and small paper roses(grey),buttons form
Pink Paislee Road Show collection, Bazill Institchz floss cream, Prima Almanac textured alphas, Queen and co bleu pearls
Tools
Martha Stewart-Doily lace punch,Circut Expression and Flower shoppe cartridge
Spellbinders tags eighteen and Big Kick machine



Platinum Scraps thanks all our followers for continuing to visit the blog and participate when you feel the need to shine! Don't ever hesitate to join us by using the Simply Linked link below to show us your take on the sketches.

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Umm Umm Good

Umm, Umm Good by: tsrel

Today's post is a twist on the sketch.  Tonya always scraps two page layouts.  So yes it is a challenge to tell your story on a two page sketch that was originally designed for a one page.  Last week we had a designer do just the opposite.  She created a one page layout from a two page.  Diversity is the name in scrapbooking.  It's all in your imagination.  Just start a project and let your creative juices flow. 

The layout today features her granddaughter Symone and newphew, Jamarian sharing a popsicle on a lazy summer day.


Umm Umm Good - tsrel


We invite our followers to participate in our weekly challenges.  You can view the sketch here, create your project, then upload using the simply linked widget below.

Thanks again for being loyal followers.

Papers
Cardstock
Coredenations

Patterned Paper
Little Yellow Bicycle - Sharon Ann Collection
Pink Polka Dots, Green Journal, Orange Lace

Die Cut Tool
Cricut Cartridge
Storybook - Scroll
Cherry Limeade - Popsicles




Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Say Cheese by: Phillyscraps

Today we have Phillyscraps take on the sketch by Sketchabilities.  What a lovely page.  I love all the flowers and little doilies.  They say pictures speak a thousand words, but in this case that smile or should I say that look of mischievousness speaks ten thousand.  Would have loved to have a mental seat when these photos were taken.  Great example of how we can turn a simple sketch into a work of art.

We would love to see your take on the sketch.  All you have to do is  click here, to view the sketch, then once you have created your project come  back to the blog and upload your design using the simply linked widget below.

"Say Cheese"
Papers
MME On the Bright Side Collection
Bazzill White, Teal and Chocolate Cardstock
Scenic Route Grid Paper

Embellishments
Queen and Co. Self Adhesive Stones
Prima Flowers
Recollections Bling
American Crafts Thickers
MME On the Bright Side Die Cut

Assorted Twine and Buttons
Tools

Crafters Workshop Template - Trendy Bracket
Papertrey Ink doily dies



Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Live Love Laugh by: Leialoha

Today we have Leialoha's take on the sketch by sketchabilities

Leialoha
LIVE LOVE LAUGH


MaterialsPaper - Recollections - Love Letter
Tim Holtz - Idea-ology
Make-the-Cut - Flowers and Banner
Spellbinder - Labels Eight


 If you would like to view the original sketch, click here, create your project, then upload using the simply linked widget below.

Join us tommorrow for another take on the sketch.




Monday, June 4, 2012

Berry Sweet by: SanuraScraps

This week we will be showcasing Layouts using a sketch from Sketchabilities 


The pictures and paper are a great combination. This Layout is perfect for the month of June, reminds me of Summer Fun in the Sun

This layout is about our (my children and I) trip to the strawberry farm in McDonough, Georgia. It was a warm and sunny day and the strawberries were ripe and just ready for picking. We had a ball! We picked 2 gallons of strawberries and loved the way they smelled. The animals were out chilling in the sun as well as many other people. I saw the sketch (especially the banner) and thought that strawberries would be great for that.
 
Materials
Cricut cart: Simply Charmed, Art Philosophy
Paper: Recollections plain cardstock, K&Company-BerrySweet
Michael's: lime green ribbon
Flowers made from Art Philosophy cartridge
JellyRoll: white pen


 Remember it's easy to showcase your project.  After you have completed your layout, come back to Platinum Scraps and upload your project using the simply linked widget below. 

Don't forget to come back tommorrow to view another designer's take on this sketch.



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