Friday, July 19, 2013

Stamping Royalty 2013 Blog Hop and prizes!

 
I'm so excited for this post to go live!  I still remember the day (April 19th), where I was (at work), and my reaction (no way!!) of when I got THE email.  Yes, THE email from Holly Anderson that I was a winner of Paper Crafts magazine’s 2013 Stamping Royalty Card Contest!  I won in the Birthday category and you will be able to see it in the Nov/Dec. issue of Paper Crafts magazine!!!
Let me say that since I was at work, I'm not to have my cell phone with me but that day, I had kept it in my pocket.  I was so glad that I had!  I was on cloud 9 the rest of the afternoon!!  Thank you so much Paper Crafts Magazine!!  I am so very honored to be "royalty"!!
 
 
 
 
That brings me to my post today.......I'm joining in the 2013 Stamping Royalty Blog Hop with all the other winners in all the categories!!!  You are in for a fabulous blog hop!  You should have arrived from the talented Pamela Ho's blog but if not here is the Stamping Royalty list:

Paper Crafts Connection 
 
We decided for our blog hop to make a card in one of the 5 Stamping Royalty categories (Birthday, Christmas/Season's Greetings, Hello/Thinking of you, Love, and Thank You). My card today is a recreation of a similar card I sent in for the "Thinking of You" category for Stamping Royalty except here I jazzed up my original and changed the sentiment to "Thank You".  Can you guess what set I used?  My personal favorite set right now:  Fresh Cut Florals from Wplus9.
 
Thank you  
 
Now for the prize I'm offering up!  Since I am very blessed to be on the Lil' Inker Designs DT, I thought I'd offer the Rainbows and Clouds Stamps and Dies!!!  Let me say that these clouds dies are my most used cloud dies EVER!!!  I love the stitching that sets them apart from so many others.
Thank you Laura for sponsoring Stamping Royalty this year!!!
 
Image of Rainbows & Clouds Die SetImage of Rainbows & Clouds Sentiment Stamp Set
 
With the switch over from Google Reader, I know others (like me) did an overhaul of the blogs they follow.  I'd love to see you begin to follow me via Bloglovin' but it is not a requirement at all.  So just leave me a comment on this post for your chance to win these Lil' Inker Designs goodies! 
 
- Comments will expire at 11:59 pm EST on Tues, July 23rd.
  - Winners will be announced on Wed, July 24th. 
(Those who do not claim their prizes by Wed, July 31st will forfeit their prizes.)
 
Your next stop on the Blog Hop is the sweet Ilina Crouse.  Thanks so much for sharing my crafty milestone with me!!!
 
{Thank you}Stamps:  Fresh Cut Florals, Very Vintage Greetings (Wplus9)
Paper:  White, Melon Berry (PTI), Vellum (Recollections by Michaels)
Pattern Paper:  (American Crafts)
Ink:  Smokey Shadow, Melon Berry (PTI), Spring Pansy, Purple H., Eggplant, Aloe Vera (Versamagic), Black Stazon
Dies:  Mega Vases (PTI), Fresh Cut Florals Dies (Wplus9)
Misc:  Foam Adhesive (3M), Silver Pearls (Recollections by Michaels), Wink of Stella Clear (ZIG), Corner Chomper
 
 

117 comments:

  1. Amy your card is absolutely gorgeous. I just bought that stamp set and have yet to use it, but your card makes me want to ink that baby up.

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  2. Congrats Amy, I can't even imagine the excitement you must have felt that day :) I LOVE your card. That set is a favorite of mine too!

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  3. great card! a stunning bouquet!

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  4. Congratulations Amy, what an honor! Your card is gorgeous; love the Fresh cut Florals stamps. Thanks for a chance to win the Lil' Inker Designs Clouds set.

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  5. Clever card...and gorgeous too! Love the negative space!

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  6. Such a pretty card, Amy. I just got this set and can't wait to use it. I like your negative die cut vase. I'm anxious to see your card in the Nov/Dec issue.

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  7. Wow.... a beautiful card with amazing detail!
    Congrats-can't wait to see the Nov/Dec issue!
    thanks for the chance to win!

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  8. Stunning card. So crisp and clean. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. Awesome n gorgeous card....loved the stamped flowers n the vellum strip is just adorable...!
    Hugs..
    Vijaylaxmi Siyal

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  10. Oooo, that's beautiful, Amy!

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  11. Truly beautiful card, Amy. I do follow you but thru feedly that lets me know when ever you post, that way i can see them all together.

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  12. Congrats on Stamping Royalty! Already following you on bloglovin. I changed over early and took my reader feed with me.

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  13. Love this card Amy! I had a 'hey i have those dies and that stamp set' moment. LOL The vase is awesome!

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  14. Gorgeous card, Amy!!! as always:) Congrats on you very deserved Royal crown:)

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  15. Your card is just beautiful, I just ordered this stamp set from Wplus9 yesterday and I'm am so exicted to get it into my hands and start creating. Congrats on being Stamping Royalty!

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  16. Amy, seriously? I so absolutely adore this card! It is AMAZING! You rock!

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  17. Stunning card, Amy!! Just LOVE it!

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  18. Gorgeous card Amy! I just love those flowers!

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  19. Oh my goodness!! Breataking! I just love Wpluss9!

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  20. Congrats! love your pretty card! Love that stamp set!
    Thanks for the opp. to win some goodies!

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  21. Congratulations on being royalty! I love this stamp set too and you showcase it beautifully!

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  22. This card is amazing, love, love, love! Don't put me in for the draw as I already own those stamps/dies, just wanted to say I love this!

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  23. Amy, this is absolutely brilliant. I'm so pleased to win a SR title along side you! Congrats.

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  24. Your card is absolutely stunning! I can see myself CASE-ing this in the near future!

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  25. Congratulations Amy!!! Love your card! So perfect!

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  26. Your card is gorgeous. It's perfect in every way. Wonderful colors and great techniques.

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  27. Well aren't you a Royal Idol!
    Congratulations on a WINNING year:)
    Had to PIN this lovely...very clever with the vase.

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  28. Congratulations!!

    Your card is absolutely beautiful! That set is most definitely on my wish list.

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  29. Wow, what a gorgeous card! I love it. That stamp set is on my wish list!

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  30. Congratulations! Love your card. I am going to have to get the vase die so I can 'case' it. tfs. I'm now following you via Bloglovin. Thanks for the generous blog candy chance.

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  31. Absolutely beautiful bouquet of flowers, love the design on your card!!

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  32. This is such a clever idea. I'm pinning it right now. :)

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  33. Stunning card, Amy! I love everything about this card! Way to rock this SR blog hop! HUGE congrats on your SR win!

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  34. I love your cards...I can see why that stamp set is your favorite. The lilacs are fabulous. I just started using Bloglovin, so I've added you to my list.

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  35. I don't need to win the prize because I already have this set....but I just wanted to tell you that your card is fab!! Great use of that WPlus9 stamp set!

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  36. Your card is absolutely gorgeous, and I am so happy for you that you are stamping royalty (but we already knew that you were a princess, right?)

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  37. So happy to add you to my Bloglovin' roll! I could use a daily-ish dose of Amy inspiration! I always love what you do! (and I'm not just saying that to be flattering, I mean it) Congratulations on being part of the Royalty this year!

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  38. This is so GORGEOUS! Who wouldn't love to get a stunning bouquet of flowers like that? Love!!!

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  39. This card is a stunner, it's no wonder you are Stamping Royalty! Love all the dimension to those flowers coming out of the vase.

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  40. Stunning! i love the negative vase against the dimensional flowers!!!!!!

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  41. You obviously spend a long time crafting a perfect card...it is truly beautiful! And congratulations on your win!

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  42. Absolutely gorgeous, Amy! LOVE how you've knocked this set out of the park! And a huge congrats to you, my dear! Hugs!

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  43. I think I am falling in love with Fresh Cut Florals from Wplus9. I love the way you used them.

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  44. So love the dimensions of the flowers in your vase, so beautiful

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  45. I LOVE how you used the die cuts on this card! Great job!

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  46. WOW!! I love that die cut vase and the vellum strip. So creative and pretty!

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  47. What a beautiful vase with gorgeous flowers! Love that vellum strip too!

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  48. Wow, such a gorgeous card! Love how soft and pretty the colours are.

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  49. Wow how elegant...love the negative die vase and the vellum sentiment crossing over it!

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  50. Beautiful cards Amy... I did follow you on bloglovin. Congratulations.

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  51. Love the dimension of this card. So creative, and I followed you on bloglovin. :)

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  52. Gorgeous...
    just perfectly gorgeous! :)
    And you know I follow you...
    your personal stalker! :)
    *giggle*

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  53. Beautiful card. Love the dimension and the vellum. Congrats on the win and being published.

    xx

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  54. Amy, this card is STUNNING!! Congrats!!

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  55. Very pretty--I like the negative cut for the vase.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  56. Love your card. The colors are so cool and relaxing and the vellum makes it so elegant.
    Congrats on being chosen as Stamping Royalty....You deserve it!!! Thanks for letting us celebrate with you by offering blog candy. Yummy!!
    <3 J

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  57. I love that you used the negative die cut for the vase! Beautiful card Amy. Congrats on your win! :)

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  58. Gorgeous card! Both the use of the vellum and the die cut on this are so well done. This is such a pretty stamp set too. You've convinced me it has to go on my wish list. Congratulations on being crowned as 2013 Stamping Royalty!

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  59. Stunning design, Amy! The die cut vase is an awesome idea and your bouquet is gorgeous! Congrats on being chosen as Stamping Royalty--such a well deserved honor.

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  60. Amy, your card is absolutely gorgeous! Congrats on being crowned Stamping Royalty too, this is so exciting and I am so happy for you!

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  61. Congratulations on being named "Royalty" and thanks for all the inspiration!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  62. This is a great card! congrats on being stamping royalty!

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  63. What a fabulous card and it is exquisite too!!

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  64. Love that stamp set and dies, and your card using them is just beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  65. I really love this. The die cut vase is such a cool idea. Gorgeous!

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  66. Lovely card Amy. I really must get this stamp set!!

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  67. I love how you used the vellum in your beautiful card!! Thanks for the chance to win those awesome cloud dies - I could use those all day long!!

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  68. beautiful - will come back later to take a look at all your creations

    Barb Housner

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  69. Might have to come back and CASE this card, stunning, thanks for a chance to win the Lil Inker goodies.

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  70. A huge co granulation on your very big win! I can only imagine what that would be like. You must have been fancy the rest of the day at work.
    Your card is nothing but perfection !

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  71. Beautiful card, I recently bought that stamp set and haven't gotten a chance to use it yet. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  72. This card is just gorgeous. I love everything about it from the colors to the cut out vase with the chevron shoeing through. Just beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

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  73. My favorite part of this card is the vase. I always forget to utilize die cuts in that fashion.

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  74. Yowza--flowers that look almost real and won't die. It's so pretty. Congrats on your new title. Wear your crown proudly.

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  75. Beautiful card! I love the flowers in the cut out vase, and the bit of vellum makes it so elegant! Thanks for a chance to win a fabulous prize. Love Lil Inkers products!

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  76. Gorgeous card! I love it! Great job on winning such a fabulous title!

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  77. This card is absolutely gorgeous! I love those blooms!! I could just frame this card and keep it on my stamping desk!! I would love to own the Lil Inker dies and stamps. Thank you so much for the inspiration and generosity! BTW, I adored your shore do love you card that you recently posted! I have you on my Feedly so I don't miss anything!!

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  78. These look like fun! I love Lil Inkers! Thanks for the chance!

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  79. Congratulations, Amy! Your card is stunning!

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  80. this card is super cute! LOVE the flowers.

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  81. Oh I just love this card!! Congrats on your win.

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  82. Wow is this pretty! I love how you used the negative space for the vase!

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  83. Your card is absolutely gorgeous, Amy! Thank you so much for the invitation to follow you (I will) and for a chance to win those darling stamps and dies!

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  84. Congrats Amy! I have that set on the way, it's gorgeous!

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  85. Gorgeous card Amy, love that negative vase! Congrats on your win!

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  86. Amy! Your card is sooooo beautiful! I love how it came out with the vase and vellum and of course, those flowers :)

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  87. What an elegant card. I can see why you like that stamp set.

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  88. What a gorgeous card! Love how you die cut the flower vase, very creative! And the sentiment on velum makes it prettier :)

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  89. That is a beautiful card. I love the way the vase was die cut.

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  90. Wow, this is such a pretty card :)

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  91. Loving the negative die cut vase and.....will never tire of those flowers!! Gorgeous!!

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  92. So pretty Amy! I love the colors and arrangement of the flowers!! And what a FUN way to make the vase with the pattern behind the cutout!

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  93. Congratulations on Stamping Royalty Amy. You deserve it. I'm a new follower and I love this vase card with those lovely WPlus 9 flowers.

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  94. Love the depth in the vase. The flowers are very pretty. Great card.

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  95. This is so beautiful!!! Love the use of the vellum on here! Thanks so much, and so happy to follow you on bloglovin' now!

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  96. Congrats on your Stamping Royalty win. The flowers are gorgeous. Fab giveaway too. I love their dies.

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  97. Beautiful card Amy! Well deserved 'royalty' TFS

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  98. You have wonderful cards. great job.

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  99. Congratulations, Amy! No surprise! Your card today is divine!!

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  100. Delightful card design! Thanks so much for sharing with us and a BIG congrats on being one of the 2013 stamping royalty!

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  101. What a beautiful card! Dies and stamps too - nice combo. Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful prize. :-)

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  102. What a beautiful card-- LOOOOOOVE your layering of the flowers! Congrats on your win! THANKS for the chance to win:) sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com

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  103. Your card is beautiful...you deserve the royalty status...glad you had your phone on vibrate that day...congrats!!

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  104. Congrats, Amy, on being named to the 2013 Stamping Royalty! You certainly deserve it. This card is a real stunner and know your published one will be worth the wait. Have seen lots of adorable cards in blogland using Lil' Inker's dies & stamps but don't own any yet. Winning your prize would be the perfect start. TFS!

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  105. Great card! Love the "pile" of flowers over the cut-out vase! Wonderful depth. Congrats!!

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  106. Congrats on being stamping royalty! Your card creation is very inspiring. Thank you !

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  107. wow so beautiful card and a very happy card,that vase you created is absolutely stunning. iam your new follower and glad to be one.

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  108. Love your card. I'm glad vellum is coming back. I think it adds so much to a card. Thanks and congrats.

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  109. Ive seen your card somewhere before; I loved it then and I love it now just as much!

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