Detailed Blending | Waffle Flower

If you didn’t catch it, there’s a giveaway over on my instagram for Waffle Flower’s new Shader Brushes. I used them with the popular Postage Collage series, specifically the Postage Collage Christmas Stencil. It’s so helpful with the smaller brush sizes for the small details in this stencil. Be sure to stop on by for a chance to win and here’s a video of the brushes in action.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible. 

>> SUPPLIES <<

Waffle Flower – Postage Collage Die
—WF: https://shrsl.com/4b8y1

 —SSS: https://shrsl.com/4b8y3
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4b8y4
Waffle Flower – Postage Collage Christmas Stencil
—WF: https://shrsl.com/4bjtr
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4bju1
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4bju3
Waffle Flower – Postage Collage Stamps
—WF: https://shrsl.com/4bjtu
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4bju0
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4bju4
Waffle Flower – Subsentiments Christmas Tree Die Sheet
—WF: https://shrsl.com/4bjv9
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink 
  —HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe&nbsp;
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or&nbsp;
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt&nbsp;
Waffle Flower – Shader Brush 0+ (15 Pack)
—WF: https://shrsl.com/4bju9
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4bjue
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4bjui
Waffle Flower – Shader 1+ (5 Pack)
—WF: https://shrsl.com/4bjub
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4bjug
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4bjum
Mini Distress Ink – Crushed Olive
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3kpyn&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epng
Mini Distress Ink – Forest Moss
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3betr&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epkv
Mini Distress Ink – Brushed Corduroy
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2qevq&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epnq
Mini Distress Ink – Ground Espresso
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epld&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2opyz
Mini Distress Ink – Festive Berries
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/389qk&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1eplg
Mini Distress Ink – Fired Brick
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2nxvg&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epni
Mini Distress Ink – Stormy Sky
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3odgu&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epkk
Mini Distress Ink – Fossilized Amber  
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6ox&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epme

Coloring on Kraft | Honey Bee Stamps

Have you tried to color on kraft cardstock? If you use alcohol markers, like I did, you can see that the colors are a little muted but it works so well for a holiday card like this one. I also thought there was a bit of too much blank space, so I used an easy trick to add a bit of gold to the card.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible. 

>> SUPPLIES <<

Honey Bee Stamps – Good Tidings Stamps
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/49uob
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/49uog
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4blqa
Honey Bee Stamps – Good Tidings Dies
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/4blqb
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4blqd
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4blqe
Honey Bee Stamps – Clear Ink
  —HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6of&nbsp;
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6on
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink 
  —HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe&nbsp;
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or&nbsp;
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt&nbsp;
Hero Arts – Gold Embossing Powder 
  –HA: https://shrsl.com/4blqg&nbsp;
  –SSS:  https://shrsl.com/2sfbc&nbsp;
  –Scom: https://shrsl.com/2sfbd
Wagner Heat Gun 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/2NIsX2X&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbls (new version)
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1esm6&nbsp;
Rabbit Hole Designs – Cottontail Embossing Tool
  –RH: https://shrsl.com/3ytuk&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3ymkk&nbsp;
  –HBS: https://shrsl.com/3ytur&nbsp;
Hero Arts – Pitch Black Cardstock
  –HA: https://shrsl.com/3nb1q&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3nb1t&nbsp;
Original (New) Misti 

 –MSP: https://shrsl.com/3n6py&nbsp;
  –Scom: http://shrsl.com/1eomz   

  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/31ext&nbsp;
Mini (New) Misti
  –MSP: https://shrsl.com/3n6q2&nbsp;
  –Scom: https://shrsl.com/31exu&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/31exr

Colorful Holiday Card | Pretty Pink Posh

I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to create a colorful holiday card. You can use this cover plate in so many different ways but this is also a quick way to use up your scraps as well.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible. 

>> SUPPLIES <<

Pretty Pink Posh – Tree Cover Plate
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4bli0
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4bli8
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4bli5
Pretty Pink Posh – Pierced Snowflakes Plate
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4bli1
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4bli9
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4bli6
Pretty Pink Posh – Happy Holiday Shadow Dies
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4bli3
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4blia
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4bli7
Scrapbook.com Glitter Paper Pad -A2 – Bundle of 2
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4blhy
Trinity Stamps – Soft White Vellum 
  –TS: https://shrsl.com/46cx9&nbsp;
Vellum 
 –Amzn: https://amzn.to/3Mf3k7n&nbsp;
Hero Arts: Nautical Cardstock 
  –HA: https://shrsl.com/3rcqt&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3rcqs&nbsp;

Non-Holiday Use | Ink Blot Shop

We definitely all have seen the holiday sets that have come out over the past few months, and still probably have sets that are in our stash from last year that we haven’t used… but you gotta get a little creative to use them for non-holiday cards. A simple trick of changing up the colors does that for you!

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible. 

>> SUPPLIES <<

Ink Blot Shop – Christmas Ornaments Stamps
—IB: https://shrsl.com/49we7
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/49web
Ink Blot Shop – Christmas Ornaments Stencils
—IB: https://shrsl.com/49we8
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/49wec
Ink Blot Shop – Solid Sayings Stamp Set
—IB: https://shrsl.com/3icpo
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3icpp
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt
—Spal: https://shrsl.com/499qo
Pentel Sunburst Metallic Gel Ink Pen – Gold
—Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Qq9IMC
Mini Distress Ink – Candied Apple
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/389qi
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epko
Mini Distress Ink – Carved Pumpkin
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3ej44
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epl4
Mini Distress Ink – Mustard Seed
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2i4wn
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epmf
Mini Distress Ink – Mowed Lawn
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3beto
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1eplp
Mini Distress Ink – Salty Ocean
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3aiim
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epm7
Mini Distress Ink – Wilted Violet
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2jnc2
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epnb
Mini Distress Ink – Picked Raspberry
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbl9
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epny

Sneak Peek Kit No. 11 | Waffle Flower + Giveaway

Hi friends, today, I’m sharing a card I created using the Sneak Peek Club kit No. 11 from Waffle Flower Crafts. The Sneak Peek Club kit is a monthly subscription that allows you to play with a handful of Waffle Flower products about a month before their official release date.

For today’s card, I used the Postage Collage Rose Stencil along with some distress inks to use two of the layers. For this card, I actually pulled from my Waffle Flower crafty stash and used the Postage Collage die. I trimmed out the pieces and they look like stamps!

I wanted to scatter these “postage stamps” on a card panel but I didn’t want just a solid piece of cardstock, so I used the Bokeh Heart Stencil with a similar pink color. I also used that color to blend the edges of the card panel for a bit of added drama.

Once I figured out the placement of the postage stamps, I wanted to use one of the Subsentiments Love Diecut to add to the “With Love” from the Postage Collage Rose Stencil. You definitely can use this kit without the Postage Collage die so be sure to check out all the other inspiration of how to use this kit!

GIVEAWAY

Waffle Flower has generously offered to give away this sneak peek kit to one of my blog readers. Just leave a comment below this post to enter for a chance to win. Giveaway ends on November 26, 2023 (open to US residents) and winner will be contacted so be sure to leave your comment and email below!

If you subscribe today, your first kit will be Sneak Peek Kit No. 12.

To see more inspiration, check out the link party happening on the Waffle Flower Blog!

>> SUPPLIES <<

Waffle Flower – Sneak Peek Club
—WF: https://shrsl.com/3xrgl
Waffle Flower – Postage Collage Die
—WF: https://shrsl.com/4b8y1

 —SSS: https://shrsl.com/4b8y3
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4b8y4
Mini Distress Ink – Mermaid Lagoon
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6p0&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epkg
Mini Distress Ink – Picked Raspberry
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbl9&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epny
Mini Distress Ink – Mowed Lawn
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3beto&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1eplp
Mini Distress Ink – Black Soot
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2mxsy&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epky
Mini Distress Ink – Victorian Velvet
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3jkhl&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epkd

 


Easy Stamped Cards | Honey Bee Stamps

I wanted to create a rainbow array of stamped trees but didn’t know how I wanted to arrange the cards. I ended up stamping 6 different trees from this Honey Bee Stamps set in 6 different colors. I did the same arrangement with pattern paper and used the same sentiment so it was the perfect mass production set of cards.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible. 

>> SUPPLIES <<

Honey Bee Stamps – Watercolor Pines Stamps
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/4b4vi
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4b4vn
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4b4vr
Honey Bee Stamps – Watercolor Pines DIes
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/4b4vk
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4b4vo
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4b4vs
Honey Bee Stamps – Mini Messages: Holiday
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/4a7ce
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4a7ch
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4a7ci
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink 
  —HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe 
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or 
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt 
Honey Bee Stamps – Winter Wonder Paper Pad
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/4b4vm
Distress Oxide – Picked Raspberries

 –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2sh1j 
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1f3nb 
  –Spal: https://shrsl.com/2vqa2 
Distress Oxide – Spiced Marmalade
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2vqda 
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1ipmm 
  –Spal: https://shrsl.com/2vqa4
Distress Oxide – Fossilized Amber
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3i2xk 
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1gsjd
Distress Oxide – Broken China
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2us0z 
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1f3ne
Distress Oxide – Mowed Lawn
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2vqdg 
  –S.com: https://shrsl.com/2vqdi
  –Spal: https://shrsl.com/2vqa8 
Distress Oxide – Villainous Potion
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3h6da 
  –Scom: https://shrsl.com/3h6dd 
  –Spal: https://shrsl.com/3h6dg

Colorful Coloring | Pretty Pink Posh

I generally stick with colors that reflect reality but sometimes, I feel in the mood for color. The fun colors definitely work for decorative pumpkins on this card plus I got to use almost all of the images in this set.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible. 

>> SUPPLIES <<

Pretty Pink Posh – Autumn Pumpkins Stamps
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/48wmu
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/48wmv
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt

Using Sentiments | Honey Bee Stamps

There’s a ton of stamp sets with sentiments only… and sometimes, I think I’ll use them all but I gravitate to one or two of them only. Today, I’m sharing an idea where I’m using a ton of them onto one card!

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Honey Bee Stamps – Mini Messages: Holiday
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/4a7ce
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4a7ch
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4a7ci
Honey Bee Stamps – Scattered Stars Cover Plate
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/4a7cg
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4a7cj
Honey Bee Stamps – Metallic Mix Pearl Stickers
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/4a7cd
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4a7ck
Honey Bee Stamps – Clear Ink
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6of
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6on
Wagner Heat Gun
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbls (new version)
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1esm6
Rabbit Hole Designs – Cottontail Embossing Tool
–RH: https://shrsl.com/3ytuk
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3ymkk
–HBS: https://shrsl.com/3ytur
Hero Arts – Gold Embossing Powder
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2sfbc
–S.com: https://shrsl.com/2sfbd

Ombre Blending | Pretty Pink Posh

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible. 

>> SUPPLIES <<

Pretty Pink Posh – Layered Fall Wreath Stencil
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/48wmx
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/48wn0
Pretty Pink Posh – Hot Foil Thankful Script
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/48wmw
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/48wn1
Pretty Pink Posh – Thankful Shadow Script
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/48wmy
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/48wn2
Mini Distress Ink – Mowed Lawn
  –EH: https://bit.ly/2YJuprP &nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3beto&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1eplp
Mini Distress Ink – Pine Needles
  –EH: https://bit.ly/2Vw1hm4&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1eplj
Mini Distress Ink – Fossilized Amber  
  –EH: https://bit.ly/2EuSlIw&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6ox&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epme
Mini Distress Ink – Spiced Marmalade
  –EH: https://bit.ly/2DceD0X&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2i4wr&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epnn
Mini Distress Ink – Crackling Campfire 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3C0VXx6&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3nnq5&nbsp;
  –Scom: https://shrsl.com/3nnq3
Mini Distress Ink – Fired Brick
  –EH: https://bit.ly/2VRB7tS&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2nxvg&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epni
Mini Distress Ink – Ground Espresso
  –EH: http://bit.ly/3mCaxj4&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epld&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2opyz
Mini Distress Ink – Dusty Concord
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3dScFPH &nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2rqcv&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epmp&nbsp;
Mini Distress Ink – Seedless Preserves
  –EH: https://bit.ly/38cs5wM &nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2rqcw&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epkq

Smaller Images Background | Miss Ink Stamps

Most stamp sets come with smalller images and those images can easily be used to create a background! It’s actually perfect to pair with this stamp set for a fun card. I pulled out my metallic watercolors to add a little shimmer — it worked so well!

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible. 

>> SUPPLIES <<

Miss Ink Stamps – All Smiles
—MIS: https://bit.ly/49goeht
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink 
  —HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe  
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or  
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt  
—Spal: https://shrsl.com/499qo
Wagner Heat Gun 
  –EH: https://bit.ly/2NIsX2X&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbls (new version)
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1esm6&nbsp;
Rabbit Hole Designs – Cottontail Embossing Tool
  –RH: https://shrsl.com/3ytuk&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3ymkk&nbsp;
  –HBS: https://shrsl.com/3ytur&nbsp;
Versamark Ink
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3gc618q&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbln&nbsp;
 –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1eone&nbsp;
  –Spal: https://shrsl.com/2vq9i &nbsp;
Hero Arts – Satin Pearl Embossing Powder
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2rqd8
  –HA:  https://shrsl.com/2rqd9
  –S.com: https://shrsl.com/2rqdd
Kuretake – Pearl Colors
—Amzn: https://amzn.to/3sh59uD
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4a7ej
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4a7ek
Mini (New) Misti
  –MSP: https://shrsl.com/3n6q2&nbsp;
  –EH: https://bit.ly/3gLUxdy&nbsp;
  –S.com: https://shrsl.com/31exu&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/31exr

Glowing Lights | Honey Bee Stamps

I love glowing lights and it always seems hard to achieve but there’s some tricks to it. I do a mix of ink blending plus fussy cutting to create the illusion. It’s perfect for fall/winter cards as we get into shorter days and longer nights.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible. 

>> SUPPLIES <<

Honey Bee Stamps – Christmas Lights (Vintage Gift Box Add on) Stamps
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/49uod

 –SSS: https://shrsl.com/49uoh
Honey Bee Stamps – Christmas Lights (Vintage Gift Box Add on) Honey Cuts
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/49uof
Honey Bee Stamps – Good Tidings Stamps
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/49uob

 –SSS: https://shrsl.com/49uog
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt
—Spal: https://shrsl.com/499qo
Honey Bee Stamps – Clear Ink
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6of
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6on
Hero Arts – Satin Pearl Embossing Powder
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2rqd8

 –HA: https://shrsl.com/2rqd9
–S.com: https://shrsl.com/2rqdd
Honey Bee Stamps – Bee Shimmery
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3nlwi
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3nlwk
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3nlwl
Wagner Heat Gun
–EH: https://bit.ly/2NIsX2X
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbls (new version)
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1esm6
Rabbit Hole Designs – Cottontail Embossing Tool
–RH: https://shrsl.com/3ytuk
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3ymkk
–HBS: https://shrsl.com/3ytur
Mini Distress Ink – Mustard Seed
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2i4wn
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epmf
Mini Distress Ink – Candied Apple
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/389qi
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epko
Mini Distress Ink – Salty Ocean
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3aiim
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epm7
Mini Distress Ink – Chipped Sapphire
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2mxt2
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epke
Mini Distress Ink – Faded Jeans
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3odgv
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epmn
Mini Distress Ink – Black Soot
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2mxsy
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epky

White Space | Ink Blot Shop

I love seeing clean and simple cards but they aren’t really for me. I can’t help but keep adding to a card to fill it up so it’s definitely my crafty struggle. I thought that if I paired the new images from No Shelf Control plus some more sentiments than usual, it’ll fill up the space. I actually think it does!

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible. 

>> SUPPLIES <<

Ink Blot Shop – No Shelf Control Stamp Set
—IB: https://shrsl.com/49wka
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/49wkb
Ink Blot Shop – Good Times Sentiments Stamp Set

—IB: https://shrsl.com/3nu5n
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3nu5p
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt
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