could this week
be any better?
{said in my best Chandler Bing voice}
If I believed in good luck, I'd buy a lottery ticket. Or head to Vegas.
Cause this week is Just. That. Good.
Today is my first day as Papertrey Ink's Guest Designer for December and January.
And can I just say...
dude. I am a good secret keeper.
Except when it comes to my mom. Cause I told her. And I'm not 100% sure that was allowed... but it's my
mom. Isn't there some sort of Mom-exception-rule to exciting secrets like this?
It went like this.
I was at my very first ever Editorial Board meeting with Paper Crafts.
With all the lovely Paper Crafts people that I love.
And at that moment, I was driving in a mini-van with all those said people. I was dying.
Dying. Because Nichole had sent me the email that morning and I wanted to tell *everyone* when I was supposed to tell *no one.*
Normally, this is not an issue for me. I am a veritable vault with secrets. I was pregnant for 19 weeks before we told our families and 22 weeks before we told our church. This year, I showed up on a Sunday with a new baby and people said "Whose baby is that?" And I said, "Mine!"
Seriously. I'm good with secrets.
But not this time.
So I called her.
And I said... "Soooo... I got a good email this morning. You know... from someone important."
And she said "Who?"
And I said "Someone
important."
And she said "Who?"
And I said "Did I tell you that I'm driving along with all the Paper Crafts girls?"
And she said "
Oh."
But she knows me. So she said... "Was it Nichole?"
And I said "
Maybe."
{That was me... keeping the secret. I know. My slyness is astonishing.}
And
whew. I felt better after that.
And now it's here. And I am beyond happy to be joining the Papertrey team for a time.
Do you know what might make you happy?
Allllll this.
Just click on the graphic to see all my Papertrey picks that are up for grabs.
They're good, people.
Goooood.
I hope you like everything, because I do. They're all my favorites. We're talking stamp sets, cardstock, ribbon, twine, buttons, and ink. And they could all be yours.
This prize package has over a $100 value, so be sure to play along! You have until 7am EST, Friday, December 11th to leave a comment and be eligible to win. (Please play nice, only one comment per person.) One winner will be randomly selected and announced the same day, no later than noon EST. The winning announcement will be made on Papertrey's December Release Winners page.
In honor of my favorites, I thought I'd leave you with a little project using a few of them. Enjoy.
One last note... thank you so much for all the sweet comments on yesterday's post. I so wanted to share that part of my life with you guys and I'm so glad that you came along with me.
Later, friends.
{Enjoy the Moment} card
Stamps - Text Style, Mega Mixed Messages, Polka Dot Basics II
Cardstock - Classic Kraft
Ink - Vintage Cream, Rasperry Fizz, New Leaf
Ribbon - New Leaf Bitty Dot; Cream Button Twine
Button - Raspberry Fizz
Embossing Powder - Filigree Detail (Clear)
599 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 401 – 599 of 599 Newer› Newest»Congratulations! I have no idea how you could keep your pregnancy a secret so long! I had to tell my mom the DAY I found out on all three. I look forward to seeing more of your work.
I knew you must be talented if Nicole is your fan but then I checked out your work for myself and read up about your family on your blog. You are an amazing woman and its our gain that you will be joining PTI for a bit. Congrats & welcome!
Congrats girl!! You deserve it.
Congrats! Can't wait to see all of your ideas!
Sweet, sweet cards....love your blog, too! Can't wait to see what you come up with....I am sure it will be fab.
Hmmm, thinking my chances of winning with 406 comments is slim to none, but here's my attempt! Who knew you had that many readers Jess! =)
Congratulations on being a PTI guest designer. I certainly look forward to seeing all your creations.
Congrats! Isn't that the best. I am so looking forward to seeing more of your creations.
Congrats on the guest DT spot! Your work is amazing!
Congrats on your being a new PTI guest designer. What an honor and can't wait to see what you will create. This card today is absolutely awesome!
Congrats on making the PTI team. I've seen your name in many a mag, but have never come to your blog until today. After reading yesterday's post about your new daughter, I'm hooked. Congrats on that little bit of news too :)
Congrats Jess! So excited for you! I love, love , love PTI and can't wait to see your lovely cards!!
Yes! Yes! Yes! were my first words at seeing your post today! Congratulations and I can't wait to see your designs. Papertrey has such wonderful products, and people! And your post yesterday was a wonderful reminder of what a blessing children are to our family.
congratulations! I look forward to seeing all your GDT work :)
Congratulations on your official growing family and for getting the opportunity to work with Papertrey.
I win both ways that you are working with Papertrey and that you working with Nicole should be very educational.
Lori
Congrats on your gig with PTI! Sounds like so much fun and we'll look forward to the inspiration you'll share! :-) Have a lovely day!
So cute! Love your cards on the papertrey site!
Congratulations! Can't wait to see what you do with such wonderful projects!
Welcome to the Papertrey family Jessica. Looking forward to seeing your projects over the next couple of months :)
Congratulations on being Papertrey guest designer! I look forward to seeing many more of your projects.
Kara
Wow Jess, you rock!! Just found your blog thanks to my fab sister (Annabelle and Carter's mom). Congrats on the PTI guest designer!
WAHOO FOR YOU!!! I can't wait to see more of your stuff on Nichole's blog and will add you to my reader list so I'm always in the loop. CONGRATS, CONGRATS, CONGRATS!
Thank you for sharing. You have a very blessed life. :)
OM gosh, I just found your blog through Nichole's announcement - you are a hoot!!! Congrats; your work is going to rock our world; can't wait to see all you do with the releases!
Now...off to subscribe to your blog!
Congrats on the guest spot! I look forward to seeing more of your creations and knowing more about your blessed family. Happy Holidays!
Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing all of your creations!
So excited to see all of the fun "stuff" you come up with! Congrats on your PTI Guest Designer spot!!
Congratulations!! If you managed to not share with other paper crafters....I'd say you kept the secret. :> And how great is it that your Mom managed to figure it out so quickly and easily! :>:>
Wow! Congrats!
Congrats! I am always excited to "meet" new people and be inspired. I can already tell I will enjoy your blog! Heidi
Wow, I just love your style and soooo excited to see you teaming up with PTI!
Hooray! Release time! Thanks for a chance to win!
Congrats, I would love to get my hands on some PTI stamps.
congrats! Love the projects and the giveaway!
congratulations on your new adventure with pti...and with your new baby girl!!! so exciting! i can't wait to see all your craftiness with pti! :)
Wow, I was brought to your blog through Papertrey... and I am just floored. Your artwork is beautiful, your blog is beautiful. I am so excited to get to add you to my "blog list" of favorite crafters. Congratulations :)
Congratulation on being a PTI Guest Designer. PTI is the BEST!! Can't wait to see your creations!!
I TOTALLY agree!! Of course there is a Mom exception!!! Congratulations on becoming a special part of PTI!! Thanks for the chance to win!
Congrats and welcome to an amazing team...can't wait to see what designs you will be sharing with us!
Congrats :)! WOW, what a great giveaway and thank you for this chance to win.
Inky Hugs,
catherine
catlevy@eastlink.ca
www.mystampinggrounds.blogspot.com
Wow!!! You are getting bookmarked in my favorites! Had Nichole not added you as a guest designer - I would have never found you! I love your blog, your style, and your writing too! You sound a lot like me....you are too cool! And if you picked me for the prize package, well, you'd be even cooler - almost like Santa Claus!!!
You're so deserving of this honor! What a fun opportunity! I would have to tell someone too!
Woohoo! Congrats to you, Jess! Reading your story just cracked me up! I can't wait to see your projects for PTI!
Creative, kind and generous. these words come to mind after seeing your blog. Nice to meet you!
That is so awesome! I just found Papertrey about 6 months ago and have fallen in love with their stuff! They have very talent designers...including you! Congratulations
Hi Jessica ~ WOW, what a blast you must be experiencing, now that you can blab about your new adventure with PTI! My month is never complete unless I'm following all the News and Previews that Nichole gives us on the PTI Blog :)~ [drool]
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Moms are always exceptions. ;) You made some great picks! I can't wait to see what you do as a guest designer. Congratulations!!
What a great secret to have to keep!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Wonderful news about you being the guest designer for PTI. Your daughter is adorable!! Congratulations
Angie Person
da4persons@hotmail.com
Congratulations Jessica! I can't wait to see your PTI designs.
Congratulations on being PTI designer! oh and the baby...beautiful baby, beautiful story!
Jess, this is wonderful news and I am really excited for you. I know exactly what you mean about having to share secrets with your Mom! ;)
Congratulations! I cannot wait to see more of your creations.
Love your style!
Have fun with Papertrey!
Michelle Benoit
Congratulations! Sounds like you've got a lot of great things happening for you!
Congratulations! I'm so excited to have a new blog to browse, and I can't wait to see your PTI creations!!
Congratulations! Enjoyed learning about you and looking forward to more marvelous inspiration over the next couple of months.
I love your style & the Papertrey goodies you have chosen. I can't wait to see much much more!
I couldn't imagine keeping a secret that big! I've seen your work around and am always impressed- I'm so glad that you're guest designing! Can't wait to see your sets and what else you come up with. And your favorites? Definitely all already on my wishlist. You have great taste. :)
So excited that you'll be Papertrey's guest designer these next few months. Love your style and love your take on the world. Just read yesterday's post too. It brought a tear to my eye and a smile to my face. Congratulations to your whole family on your beautiful daughter Noelle.
Wow, I am SO glad I found your blog through Nichole's. I LOVE it! Congrats on all of your joys!! Merry Christmas.
Great picks. Congratulations on joining this months team. I look forward to the ideas.
Yes, there is always a 'MOM' exception rule. Mom's are good secret keepers, I have kept many a secret with one child or another in my family. Read the story of your daughter and God answers us in powerful ways sometimes doesn't he? So glad to have you are on board the PTI train for the next months, welcome!
Welcome! I think anything connected to Papertrey is exciting! I absolutely love everything they do :)
Congratulations, Jessica! I already follow your work in Paper Crafts magazine and can't wait to see you play with the awesome PaperTrey Inc. products. Wow, what a giveaway package; thanks for the chance to win.
Congratulations!!! I can't wait to see what you do for PTI and I know you will do a super job!
Congratulations on your new daughter! She is beautiful. Your story is so uplifting and warming! Congratulations on being PTI Guest Designers as well! I'm looking forward to seeing your creations over the next several months!
Congrats on your baby and your very pretty cards!
Hi Jess! Welcome to PTI! Your creations are wonderful. And can I just say: "WOW"! ! ! I am so impressed with you & your husbands loving hearts! Congrats!
congrats! your favs are great choices. they are so versatile.
I have been having a great time perusing your blog. Excited to see your PTI designs.
Excited to see all of your Papertrey contributions! And that would be a REALLY hard secret to keep.
Congratulations on being the December/January guest designer! I can't wait to see more of your work.
Congratulations and welcome to Papertrey. Looking forward to seeing your fabulous work.
Congratulations - great story! I am happy to add another blog to my google reader. I will be following your journey. Love your PTI picks.
Congratulations! I love your style and can't wait to see more! My husband and I are waiting to adopt so thanks for sharing such an inspiring story.
OMGoodness, I can't believe I didn't know your blog before today! Love your style -in papercrafting and writing. You crack me up! Thanks for sharing your "telling mum" story -I really needed something like that today (mine is 1000 miles away and I miss her!). Enjoy your next couple of months!
Love your work. Congrats on the honor. Look forward to seeing all your creative designs.
Allison McCaffrey
Love, love, love your style. Thanks for sharing your talents with all of us. You are indeed blessed.
Wow, a super welcome!! I am so happy to see you on the team.. those gals are so darn talented...
Congrats and look forward to seeing your amazing work!!
Hi, Jessica, congrats on joining the PTI family. Can't wait to see what you have in store.
Congratulations!!! I can't even begin how exciting this must be for you!! May the experience be everything you imagine it to be!! Can't wait to see what you come up with!
Hi Jess,
Congratulations on being with Papertrey ... it's a great company and welcome aboard. I'm an adoptive mother to and could really relate to your previous post. Look forward to seeing lots of your work. Karen
I am soooo excited about the PTI announcement! I've been following your blog for awhile now plus I love PTI. Now you're going to be working together - awesome!!! Congrats, I love your style and can't wait to see what you create. Thanks for the chance to win.
Congratulations! I'm totally obsessed with PTI and I don't think I could keep it from my mom either - looking forward to seeing your art!
Hi
I'm El! Congrats on the position *and* keeping the secret, as telling Moms don't count.
Can't wait to see the designs!
congratulations!!!!
Your story is great.....
Oh, congratulations! And what a cute story. I'm sure you'll love working with PTI -- I mean, who wouldn't??? And thanks for the chance to win your favorites!
Love your style! Congrats and can't wait to see more of your PTI creations
Hi Jessica, I really like your style. You picked out an awesome package and I love all the cards you made with it. Great colors too.
congratulations! I will look forward to seeing your creations.
Ohhh how exciting! And I am a HUGE Friends fan, so I totally know the exact voice you were using! Chandler. Too good. Anywhoo, I am looking forward to seeing your creations for the next few months! Bye for now!
Lisa
Congrats! There is defiantly a mom's exception to the rule:) I'm looking forward to seeing your work with all of that fab PTI goodness:)
Congratulations Jessica on joining PT Ink as a Distinguished Guest Designer! How incredibly exciting for you and your husband...a new addition to your family. :) Thanks for the fabulous giveaway!
Looking forward to seeing your work. Congrats.
Shirley B
Congratulations! I look forward to seeing more of your creations!
Congrats!!!! LOVE YOUR STUFF!!!! Hope to win ANYTHING you make!!!
Welcome, your previews are awesome...looking forward to MORE!!!
Congrats Jessica! I've been a fan of your work for some time now as well... so happy that your joining all the rest of the amazing ladies at PTI for a bit!
Congratulations! I am excited to "get" to know you. :)
Congratulations on being part of the PTI team. I can't wait to see what all you will create!
Congratulations on being part of the PTI Team. Can't wait to see what you will create!
Congratulations on your guest design gig at PTI and the baby girl! So looking forward to seeing your projects!!
OMGosh!!..What super and exciting news..Way congrats!! Can't wait to see your PTI creations..Enjoy your holidays!!
How exciting for you and your daughter (all 5 of you) is adorable. You are blessed. Cynthia
congrats!!! I look forward to seeing your creations in the next month!
What a wonderful secret to have to keep! Love your card - can't wait to see what you have in store for us!
I love love love your style and PTI is my favorite so what a fantastic combo to look forward too! Congratulations!
Thanks for the chance.
Lots of excitement for you; looking forward to following your work.
I'm looking forward to seeing more of your clean and simple designs using PtI's awesome stamp sets. Congrats on your new assignment!
I am excited for you - congrats!
It's so nice to see guest designers on Papertrey. It gives everyone a chance to see different styles. Congratulation.
carol b
Congrats!! It is always so cool to find new inspiration and you are very talented! Good luck with your designing with Papertrey! I will look forward to seeing more! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
I can't wait to see your designs for Papertrey over the next couple months! Thanks so much for offering the goodies. I would SO love to win!
Wow, congrats! You're an excellent addition to the PTI team, and I look forward to seeing what you'll have to show us. I love your secret-keeping story!
Congrats!! Papertrey is so awesome! ( And I'm sure there is a "mom" exception!!
Congratulations! Paper Trey is the very best, and they are lucky to have you along for the ride!
That is just AWESOME!!! I love your story about being preggo, i did the same thing (waited til I was about 22 weeks before we told our parents and then everyone else). Congrats on your guest design spot, I LOVE PPI! :)
Congrats on your amazing end to a fabulous year. Looking forward to learning more about you through PTI
Jess, I love your exciting news! Congratulations! Enjoy :-)
Congratulations and I can't wait to see what great ideas you share with us.
WOw--look at all the wonderful comments you have. I have
"met" you at PaperCrafts and so admire your work. Best wishes for another awesome year. Dar
Congrats! Loved your cards on Nichole's blog. I starred it for inspiration down the road. :)
Congratulations!!!!!!!!
Loved reading this post.. about trying to keep a secret...
And, Terri Anderson sent me over!
Hi Jessica,
What a wonderful story. I am really looking forward to seeing your beautiful creations. Congratulations on your new little one.
Congratulations on being chosen as PTI Guest Designer. I look forward to seeing your work. TFS Ann Lind
Congratulations and I'm looking forward to watching what comes next.
I came to your blog from Teri's one and I have to thank her for the suggestion. Congrats to you!
Hugs from Italy
Congratulations! I adore your style and can't wait to see what you do with all the PTI goodness!
Are you kidding?! I'd HAVE to tell someone that big secret!! (But it wouldn't be my mom...it would be my sister! ;) )
Congrats on the PTI guest spot. And WOW - thanks for the chance to win!
Congratulations Jessica! I couldn't keep a secret from your sweet mother either. Enjoy your guest gig with PTI!
Congrats! Love your style. I've admired you from way back when at SCS.
Yay! Congratulations, Jess. When I saw your news, I thought, of course! You're the perfect choice for PTI.
How exciting!!! Congratulations! Don't worry, telling your mom doesn't count :) She keeps all of your secrets! Love your card & I cant wait to see what fabulous creations you have in store for us.
I too look forward to seeing your designs...welcome...
Congrats! Welcome to the Papertrey family! I can't wait to see more of your beautiful work!
Congratulations...excited to see what you have in store for us.
Charmaine
Can't wait to see what you do for PTI! Love their products.
Jamie
scrapjem@aol.com
Congratulations! I can see that your favorites are some of my favorites too! Love your clean, simple and graphic style! Great combinations and the understated elegance is profound! So excited to see more of your contributions at Papertrey!
Jess, I am so excited for you that you are the guest designer at PTI for the next couple months. Your story of adoption is even more amazing, though! Noelle has been truly blessed with such a wonderful family!
Sheila A.
So after I read this post I definitely read the one from yesterday. WOW! That's all I have to say - adoptive parents are such a blessing. How do I know? Because I'm adopted - and usually I NEVER refer to them as my adoptive parents...just my parents! I am so thankful to anyone who loves and raises children who "are not their own" because where would we be without the people, like you and my parents who have the HUGEST hearts in the entire world. Ok getting a little misty here...
So congrats on PTI!!! Can't wait to see your creations!!! And I agree - pretty sure there is nothing I can't tell my mom about! :)
Nice to meet you. I look forward to seeing your work with Papertrey Ink.
Patsy in Idaho
Congrats on being PTI's guest designer! Have a blast.
Well let me say hello and the congrats do come your way. I love the Papertry Group and stamps. Was able to meet several of the ladies at CHA. All very nice, Even though they were so busy. So welcome and we look forward to seeing your work. You are now on my favorites.
Congratulations! I'm so glad to have discovered your blog through PTI. I'm still teary-eyed from reading the post about your daughter. I'm sure I'll be following your blog from now on.
Whoohoo, big congrats!! That would be SUCH a hard secret to keep!
Yay! Congratulations, looking forward to seeing what you create!
Congrats Jess. I like you style very much. Thanks to PTI for introducing you to me. Congratulations on the baby too.
Priya
Congratulations, Jessica, and lucky PTI. Looking forward to seeing your designs in the next couple of months!!
Congrats! I stumbled upon your blog awhile back and fell in love with your creations, so I am looking forward to see what you bring to the PTI team these next two months! Have a blast!
Congratulations to you and to us! I am looking forward to see what you come up with.
am I "only" the number 558 ??? That is a great gift and anyone would like to win :-))
Congratulations! I've seen your cards on Nichole's blog, I love the hearts one. Simple and happy.
Ciao,
Nadia
Congratulations!! I definitely think there is a Mom exception!!
Wow!! Congrats on your honor! Love your style. Thanks for the opportunity to win some of the things that are on my list already!!
I'm so excited to have found your blog! You are amazingly talented and have a beautiful family. Congratulations and thanks for the chance to win some great stuff!
Congrats on your PTI gig! I'm looking forward to seeing your creations!
Wow - Your blog is awesome and your cards are so so so cute! Congrats and I can't wait to see more!
Wow, congratulations! I would be out of this world to be selected by Papertrey! I'm out of this world to even be able to work with their products. I just placed my first order (then placed another one a week later) and I LOVE everything. I'll be ordering often!!!
Once again, CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Blessings,
Christine
Oh, and it's ok to tell Mom's secrets. Well, not my Mom. She can't keep a secret!!!
I can see why Nichole picked you to be a GDT - congratulations! And may I say? You have great taste in PTI goodness! =D Thanks for a chance at such a fabby prize!
Congratulations, Jessica! I will look forward to your Papertrey designs. I know your mom must be thrilled.
It is a pleasure to welcome you to this amazing group of artisans. They are all especially talented and gifted.
I have enjoyed being a 'blog' friend for the last 2 years.
You are as talented as the other wonderful ladies in this group and I look forward to seeing your amazing artwork on the blog sphere.
Be blessed, laugh often and craft like you have on last chance to use your supplies, Marilyn in Texas :o)
Congrats to you!! wow! A guest designer for PTI!!! your cards look good!! and your give away sounds very good to!!! and wow! your mom sure can keep a secret!!!
congrats! totally agree that your mum is an exception to most secret keeping rules- shes your mum. my mum knows everything too. plus she knows when i'm hiding something- she just looks at me and i crack. haha. i can't wait to see what you create!
Welcome Jessica! I enjoyed your mirthful description of bursting with a grand secret! I truly look forward to seeing more of your work and having a smile reading your blog entries! Stamper are just great people! Congratulations!
Congratualations! I love your style already! And you are funny, too! The perfect combination. Looking forward to getting to "know" you.
Congratulations! I love Papertrey and look forward to what comes next.
ack-its 6:59 AM!!! Toss me in!
Love what you did with the PT line!
Congratulations to you!! You are so talented. I'm excited to see what you have in store for us in the future!
Jess...can't believe I haven't visited your blog before. Love your work, but have to admit you had me at your first sentence. So heartwarming your first sortof call was to your Mom.
Oh, I'm glad I found your blog! I am all teary eyed reading it...congrats, Mom! Your creations are amazing and I love your style!
LOVE your picks and congrats on being the guest designer! Looking forward to seeing your projects!
Can't wait to see more of your work. Congrats!
CONGTATULATIONS! You are truly blessed!
Am I too late to congraulate you!?! Well done!!
Congrats, congrats! I love papertrey products!
first time visiting ur blog...n its amazing stuff what u do...thanx for the inspiration...
Ah a go to gal, that is how I know you! :)
Congrats on the PTI cant wait to see more!
Dee
Living on the West Coast is no fun - I went to bed a midnight; got up at 6 am and missed out on the fun. So, to use your word - SERIOUSLY, can we extend deadlines to later in the day for us West Coasties...please...
That being said - I loved your story, and the way you keep secrets. Mom's know how to pull things out of us, so that doesn't count. I look forward to seeing all that you have to share with us.
Congrats on joining PTI as guest designer! They are all so wonderfully talented and I can't wait to see what you have in store for us.
jess, that is a great story! congrats. i love your style and can't wait to see what you do with the upcoming release....yea!!
Oh please let me be in time to enter this drawing!!! I just heard about it right now! What an amazing prize package...I would just "die" to win it!
Congrats on the PTI guest designer! That is a great honor! I am glad that someone else tells their Mom secrets! LOL! Now I know I am not the only one who does that!
Great story...congratulations for being a Distinguished Guest Designer for PTI. I love their stuff, too.
Blessings to you for your role in adopting!!! So many kids out there need some loving and way to support the cause. Congrats on the marathon running too - only in my dreams for me LOL! Great samples and congrats on the guest designer spot :D
Congrats - can't wait to 'watch' you for the next couple of months with PTI!
Congratulations!! I love those Mixed Messages stamps!
Rachel in Spooner, WI
Congratulations!! I love PTI products.
D'oh! I missed this post!
Well, congrats on your PTI guest designerness!!! *SO* looking forward to your creativity there!
Congrats! Love your work. Your story is so cute.
Congratulations and welcome!
Congratulations and welcome!!!
Yeah, Congrats on being the guest designer on PTI. I love the story about Noelle. It was definitely a God thing. Can't wait to see the new PTI products. Always something exciting.
wheee! i'm #600. and i've completely missed the party train, but I just want to say hi. I am new to your blog, but will be stopping by often.
Congrats on your Papertrey guest designer spot. I cn understand your over the moon. Love love Papertrey. So Good luck and I'll love to see what you make with there products.
What a beautiful story about your little baby girl Noelle. So special and I can imagine how wonderful it will be that she's gonna have her first Christmas with you. Bye Irene from the Netherlands
Congrats....Love Papertrey Ink and your story!
Kendra H.
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