All Hail the Birthday Girl Card

 

All hail the birthday girl! 

This handmade card features the pre-colored digital stamp/sentiment "Hail Birthday Girl" designed by Maurie J. Manning of Mo's Digital Pencil. This image was a pre-release given to Ms. Manning's supporters on Patreon.

I usually color my digital stamps with markers, but this pre-colored image is so pretty that I had to use it. The background paper is from the "Que Sera Sera" paper pad by K and Company. The banners and confetti die cuts were made with the "Celebration Borders #664516" dies by Sizzix. The card measures 5" by 7".

I will enter this card in the following challenge;

Mo's Digital Challenge #306

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Let Your Light Shine Handmade Card

 

Let your light shine!

Isn't this the cutest little girl? She really has some attitude.

This will be the last summer-themed card that I make this year. I am anxious to start making cards for the fall/winter holidays.

This card features the digital stamp "Summer" designed by Maurie J. Manning of Mo's Digital Pencil.

This image was given to Ms. Manning's Bronte-level supporters on Patreon.

I printed the digital image on white cardstock and colored it with Copic Sketch markers. I die-cut the colored image and the background with Spellbinder's "Fancy Edged Ovals" dies.

The sentiment is from "Digital Phrase Collage Sheet 9" by Lisa's Altered Art on Etsy. The background paper is from the "Stitch in Time" scrapbook paper pad by Recollections. I embellished the card with some die-cut leaves and flowers.

I will enter this card in the following challenge;

Mo's Digital Challenge #305

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Gelli Arts Printing Guide by Suzanne McNeill Updated and Revised

TITLE: Gelli Arts Printing Guide; Printing Without a Press on Paper and Fabric Using the Gelli Arts Plate

Author: Suzanne McNeill

Publisher: Design Originals

Publication Date: May 31, 2021 (Updated and revised edition).

Length: 88 Pages

Color Illustrations

About the Author
Suzanne McNeill is the woman behind Design Originals, a publishing company dedicated to all things fun and creative. She is a designer, artist, columnist, TV personality, publisher, art instructor, author, and lover of everything hands-on. 

Discover the Wonderful World of Gelli Printing!
This is a revised and updated version of a book the author published in 2014.
Printing with a Gelli plate is a process that results in beautiful, one-of-a-kind papers with amazing colors, layers, and textures.

This book presents basic information on supplies, the best techniques, and projects. There is also a Gallery of beautiful art made by Gelli plate artists from around the world.

My Thoughts
I have a Gelli plate and have made some prints with acrylic paint and distress oxide inks. I am definitely a beginner and still have much to learn about the Gelli printing process. I found this book very informative and inspiring.

The color illustrations are outstanding. The directions for different techniques are brief but adequate. I really enjoyed the section on using found objects for different textures. 

The author includes a collection of projects that could be made with Gelli prints on paper and fabric. Some of these projects are; Abstract collage art, quilts, greeting cards, totes and bags, gift wraps, and journals. 

This is a short reference book that should be included in your art book library. 

MY RATING: 5 Stars Out Of 5

FYI ~ I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review.

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Handmade Fairy Lily Card

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This handmade card features the digital stamp "Lily Fairy" designed by Maurie J. Manning of Mo's Digital Pencil. I printed the image on white cardstock and colored it with Copic Sketch markers.

I stamped the sentiment with a rubber stamp from the "Whimsical Words" set by Stampin' Up.

I used this as a birthday card but it would be appropriate for many different occasions.

I will enter this card in the following challenge;

Mo's Digital Challenge #304

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I Like You (A LOT) Handmade Card

I like you (A LOT)

The girl on the front of this card reminds me of my youngest granddaughter, Khloe. This is a card that could be used for special occasions or just to let a special person know that you care.

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 This handmade card measures 5" by 6.5".

I used the digital image/sentiment "I Like You" designed by Maurie J. Manning of Mo's Digital Pencil. This image was a pre-release freebie to Ms. Manning's Patreon supporters in January, 2021.

I printed the image on white cardstock and colored it with Copic Sketch markers. I mounted the image on black cardstock. The background paper is a Gelli print that I made with Distress Oxide inks and a stencil.

I embellished the card with two hearts and a butterfly die cut. 

I will enter this card in the following challenge;

Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #300

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Be My Cupcake Handmade Card

 Be My Cupcake!

I used this as a Valentine's Day card but it could also make a sweet birthday card.

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This card features the digital stamp/sentiment "Love Cupcake" from Mo's Digital Pencil. The background paper is from the "Que Sera Sera" paper pad by K&Company. I embellished the card with a cupcake and heart stickers from my stash.

I will enter this card in the following challenge;

Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #300

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Handmade Mermaid Meeya Birthday Card

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A is a summer birthday card that I made this week. 

The base is a blank kraft cardstock card (Recollections)that measures 5" by 6 1/2". I bought several packages of these blank cards at Michaels during an after-Christmas clearance sale. There is a narrow red-striped edge around the border of the card.

I chose the digital stamp/sentiment "Meeya" from Mo's Digital Pencil to feature on the card. I used Microsoft Word to resize the image and merge the sentiment with the image. I printed the image on white cardstock and colored it with Copic Sketch markers. Please see the video below to see my coloring process.

I used a Spellbinders die to cut out the colored image/sentiment and attached it to the ocean digital paper designed by Mo Manning. I used a paper punch to make the waves along the top of the ocean patterned paper. I attached this to a piece of teal cardstock and then used double-sided tape to attach the card front to the blank card.

I will enter this card in the following challenge;
Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #292 - Anything Goes

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Happy Cake Day Birthday Card

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I made this card with a "cake-day" cutie from Mo's Digital Pencil. 

The base of the card is a Strathmore card that measures 5" by 7".

The embossed background cardstock is "Daiquiri Ice" from Bazzil Basics.

The flowered and dotted papers came from the "On Trend 2" paper pad from My Mind's Eye (Hobby Lobby).

I featured the digital stamp/sentiment "Happy Cake Day" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I hand-colored the image with Copic Sketch markers and Winsor and Newton Promarkers/Brush markers.

I embellished the card by tying a piece of multi-colored yarn around it.

I am entering this card in the following challenges;
Angie's Digital Stamps Challenge #34
Crafter's Castle August Challenge #20
Crafty Calendar August Anything Goes Challenge
Dare 2B Artzy August Anything Goes Challenge

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Heaven's Dew and Earth's Richness

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May God give you heaven's dew and earth's richness. Genesis 27:28.

I will use this card as a birthday card. 

The base of the card is a blank Strathmore card that measures 5" by 7".

I chose the digital stamp/sentiment "Bounty" from Mo's Digital Pencil to feature on the front of this card. I used Canva to size and merge the image and sentiment. The hill is an element that Maurie Manning offered her Patreon supporters. I printed the image on white cardstock with my HP Photo Printer and Instant Ink. I hand-colored the image with Copic Sketch markers and Winsor & Newton Promarkers/Brush Markers. I love to mix and match my alcohol markers. I cut/embossed the image with a Spellbinders die in my die cutting machine. I mounted the image on a piece of back cardstock.

The background is a Yellow Dandelion paper. This paper was offered to Maurie Manning's Patreon supporters. I love to print digital papers on my home printer and I never run out of ink.

I embellished the card with some brown ribbon with white stitches (Stampin' Up). I then used the Spellbinder's Floral Corner 2 die to make the yellow embellishments around the corners of the image. I added three bright yellow paper flowers from my stash. 

I matted the image on a piece of dark brown cardstock and then attached it to the white Strathmore card.

I will enter this card in the following challenges;
Ellibelle's Corner August Challenge
Moo-Mania Butterflies Challenge #197
Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #282
Watercolor Wednesday - Karen's Feminine "Anything Goes" WWC233

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Thinking of You Sympathy Card

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I always struggle when it comes to making sympathy cards. Yesterday I tried a new design that I am very pleased with.

The base of this card is a blank light blue Recollections (from Michaels) card. It measures 5" by 6.5".

I chose the new digital stamp "Pussywillows" from Mo's Digital Pencil. The "Thinking of you" sentiment comes with the image. I love the simple beauty and elegance of this image. It is perfect for a sympathy card.

I used Canva to merge the sentiment and image. I printed the image on white cardstock with my HP Photo Printer and Instant Ink.

I hand-colored the image with Copic Sketch markers and Winsor & Newton Promarkers/Brush makers. I have a large collection of alcohol markers and like to mix and match them.

I cut/embossed the image with a rectangular die and my die cutting machine. I attached a piece of black cardstock to the back to make it stand out from the background.

I chose a piece of cardstock from the Tim Holtz Wallflower Paper Stash for the background. 

I will enter this card in the following challenges:
Brown Sugar Challenge #291
Colourific Challenge Corner Anything Goes Challenge
Creative Fingers Challenge #168
Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #281
Polkadoodles Craft Challenge Wk 30
QKR Stampede Challenge #358

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Handmade Birthday Girl Card

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July is a wonderful time to celebrate a birthday! I made this card and it has already been delivered to a special birthday girl.

I chose the digital stamp/sentiment "Birthday Girl" from Mo's Digital Pencil to feature on this card.

I printed the image and sentiment on white cardstock using my HP Photo Printer and Instant Ink.

I hand-colored the image with Copic Sketch markers and Winsor & Newton Promarkers/Brush markers. I love to mix and match my alcohol markers. I used a gold gel pen to color the crown and fill in the center of the flowers.

I cut out the image using a rectangular die with my die cutting machine. I framed the image with a piece of black cardstock. I used a die-cut corner embellishment in the lower right corner of the image.

I chose Glam Glitter Polka (The Paper Studio) for the background paper. I was very happy to find a pack of this paper on clearance at Hobby Lobby. The paper is very glittery but has a smooth surface, so it is easy to glue other paper to it.

I made a strip of scalloped white cardstock and put a strip of black cardstock down the center. I attached this to the center of the card. I finished the card with a colorful stitched banner from my stash.

I entered this card in the following challenges;
Bitten by the Bug 2: Banners Everywhere Challenge
Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #CIC474
Get Creative Challenges #82
Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #281

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Handmade Saint Bernard Feel Better Card

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I made this card for a special family member who is undergoing some health challenges. 

I used the digital stamp "Bernard" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I printed the image on white cardstock and colored it with Copic Sketch Markers and Promarkers. I used a Spellbinders die to cut out the image.

I chose three layers of patterned paper from the Tim Holtz Wallflower Paper Stash pad for the background. I like the "grunge" look that I got with this paper.

The base of the card is a blank kraft cardstock card that measures 5" by 6.5".

I selected the sentiment "feel better" and adhered it below the dog image.

I finished the card with a brown twine bow.

I am entering this card in the following challenges;
Artistic Inspirations Challenge #216
A Place to Start July 2019 Challenge
Crafting From the Heart Challenge #246
Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #280

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Altered Art Halloween Cards from Digital Collage Sheet

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! This year I made the following nine Halloween greeting cards using the Digital Collage Sheet, Halloween Witches, ATC, ACEO sized, 2.5 X 3.5, Halloween Children (Sheet no. H39) Instant Download from Lisa's Altered Art Shop on Etsy.

I printed the collage sheet on a piece of matte photo paper that measured 8.5" by 11". I got nine unique pieces of art that each measured 2.5" by 3.5". 

I cut out the nine individual cards and covered each one with a thin film of Tim Holtz Distress Glaze. I wiped the glaze off with a piece of paper towel. This product left a beautiful satin finish on the surface of the cards.

I used cardstock from the Tim Holtz Halloween pack (2017) and matching Tim Holtz washi tape. The sentiments are from the Tim Holtz Clippings collection.

I used kraft cardstock for the base that measured 4.25" by 5.5". 

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Handmade Make a Wish Birthday Card

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As dandelions turn to seed, children everywhere rush to pick them, so they can close their eyes, make a wish, and blow seeds into the air.

This is how I made the card;

I started with a blank kraft card that measures 5" by 6.5".

The red background paper is from The Paper Studio Watercolor Rainbow paper pad (Hobby Lobby). I used a paper punch to punch a scalloped edge along the top of the paper.

I chose the digital stamp "Make a Wish" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I printed the image on white cardstock and colored it with Copic Sketch markers. I used Pebbles chalks to add the blue background. I chose the sentiment sticker "make a wish" from the "Tim Holtz Small Talk Occasions" pack.

I cut out the image with a pierced circle die and then cut a black pierced circle a little larger. I attached the circles to the card with double-sided tape.

I used the Spellbinders dies "Romantic Vines" to cut the leaves and added a Prima flower with a faux pearl center.

I finished the card with a piece of red/white baker's twine.

I will enter this card in the following challenges;
Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #301
Always Happy Birthday July Challenge
A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge #72
Card Mania Challenge #106
Craftaholics R Us Challenge #29
Crafteezee Summer Challenge
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #53
Crafty Creations Challenge #370
Crafty Sentiments Designs Add a Sentiment Challenge
Creates and Makes Challenge #22
Digi Choosday Crafting Challenge #29
A Perfect Time to Craft Challenge #7
Through the Craft Room Door July 17 -24 Challenge

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Khloe's Handmade Birthday Card

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My granddaughter Khloe celebrated her 4th birthday this week. I made this card for her. 

This is how I made the card;

I started with a blank kraft card that measures 5" by 6.5".

The pink background paper is from a Martha Stewart "Watercolor Sheets" Paper Pad. 

I die cut some stars (Sizzix star die 38-0154) from a blue sheet in the Martha Steward paper pad. I added some shimmer to the stars with a Spectrum Noir Sparkle (Crystal Clear) glitter pen.

I chose the digital stamp "Caitlin" from Mo's Digital Pencil.  I colored the image with Copic sketch markers. I lightly sponged around the edges with Vintage Photo Distress Oxide Ink. I mounted the image on a piece of kraft cardstock. 

I used the "Happy Birthday ER1007" rubber stamp from Stampabilities for the sentiment.

The gift tag on the bag was blank, so I printed "Khloe" on the tag.

I found a number "4" sticker in my stash and stuck it on the star in the lower right corner. I embellished the card with pink/white baker's twine.

Khloe

I will enter this card in the following challenges:
A Snowflakes Promise Challenge #53
Always Fun Challenges #66
Crafting From the Heart #214
Create and Makes Challenge Blog #22
Digi Choosday Challenge #28
Everybody Art Challenge #428
Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge #144
Simon Says Stamp Summer Fun! Challenge
Through the Craft Room Door Wk. of July 10 Challenge

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Home Sweet Home Card

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"Home sweet home. This is the place to find happiness. If one doesn't find it here, one doesn't find it anywhere." M. K. Soni

I made this card to celebrate my friends' home renovation and dedication after extensive flooding during Hurricane Harvey.

This is how I made the card;
I started with a blank kraft cardstock card that measures 5" by  6.5".

The background is "Blackbirds Digital Paper" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I printed this paper on my HP Envy Photo 7855 Printer. I use the HP Instant Ink program and love it!

The image/sentiment is "New Nest" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I printed the image on white cardstock and colored it with Copic Sketch Markers and Windsor and Newton Promarkers/Brushmarkers. 

I cut the image with a stitched rectangular die and framed it with goldenrod and black cardstock.

I cut the sentiment with a square die and framed it with black cardstock.

I finished the card by tying a piece of cord around it and making a bow. I secured the bow on the card with a glue dot.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
613 Avenue Create Challenge #210
Alphabet Challenge Blog - G is for Great Outdoors Challenge
Angie's Digital Stamps Challenge #21
Colour Crazy Craft Challenge Week 25
Crafter's Castle Challenge #6
Crafting With Friends Challenge #70
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog #148
Dragonfly Dreams Anything Goes Challenge
Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers Challenge #112
The Corrosive Challenge Blog #6

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Father's Day Card for The Beefather

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I want to wish all fathers a very Happy Father's Day!

I made this card for my husband. He is a wonderful father, grandfather and husband. He is also a great "beefather" to our new hive of honeybees. Bee keeping is a fascinating hobby and an excellent way to help the environment. 

This is how I made this card:
I started with a blank kraft cardstock card that measures 5" by 6.5".

The background paper is "Honey Comb Hexagonal Digital Papers" from PrettyGrafikDesign on Etsy.

The honey bee paper is "Honey Bee Digital Paper" from Kitty Papers on Etsy.

I chose the digital stamp "Baby Fairy Bee" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I printed the image on white cardstock and colored it with Copic Sketch markers. I sponged some Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Old Paper) around the edges of the image.

I attached the sentiment above the fairy image and finished the card by tying a piece of nubby green yarn around it.

I will enter this card in the following challenges:
Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge #296
Aud Sentiments Challenge #205
A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge #69
Crafting With An Attitude Challenge #40
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #52
Crafty Girls Creations Challenge #48
Creatalicious Challenge #141
Creative Knockouts Challenge #250
Ellibelle's Creative Moments Make It Masculine
Little Miss Muffet Challenges #191
A Perfect Time to Craft Challenge #6
Southern Girls Challenge Team Lou

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Stock's Up Father's Day Card

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Father's day is right around the corner. This is an opportunity to express love and gratitude to our father, husband, grandfather and other important men in our lives.

This is how I made this card;

I started with a blank kraft card that measures 5" by 6.5".

For the background papers, I attached a piece of patterned paper from the "Newsworthy" Paper Pack by The Paper Studio (@2013) to the blank card. I then printed out "Father's Day Papers" from Mo's Digital Pencil on white cardstock. I lightly sponged the edges of the paper with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink. I then mounted the digital paper on a piece of kraft cardstock.

I chose the digital image "Stock's Up (boy)" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I printed the image on white cardstock and lightly sponged the edges with distress ink. I used Ranger's Glossy Accents on the glasses to add dimension. I colored the image with Copic Sketch markers. I rounded the corners and mounted the image on a piece of kraft cardstock.

I will enter this card in the following challenges;
Cardz 4 Guys Challenge #196
Digi Choosday Crafting Challenge Week #23
Lemon Shortbread Challenge #69 
Papercraft Challenge #13 - Children
Shopping Our Stash Challenge #357
Stinkin' Inkers Challenge - The Guys Have It
Through the Craft Room Door 5th June Challenge
Tuesday Throwdown Challenge #395
Unicorn Challenge Blog Masculine Challenge #33

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Handmade Feminism Card

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This is a handmade card that I made for a special friend who was brave enough to post her #MeToo stories about sexual harassment in the workplace on a public forum.

This is how I made the card;

The base of the card is a blank kraft card that measures 5" by 6.5".

The background patterned paper is from the Que Sera Sera paper pack by K and Company.

I used the digital stamp "The Fight" from Mo's Digital Pencil. This set includes the image and the sentiment. 

I printed the digital image/sentiment on white cardstock and colored it with Copic Sketch markers. 

I embellished the card with red star sequins.

I entered this card in the following challenges;
Always Fun Challenges - Challenge #59
Artistic Inspirations - Challenge #200
Color Inspiration Monthly Link Up #34
Crafting From the Heart - Challenge #207
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges - Challenge #1820
Path of Positivity Challenge - Challenge #59
Scrapbook Stamp Society - Challenge #141
Whoopsi Daisy Anything Goes Challenge

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Handmade Fairy Lydia Birthday Card

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I made this birthday card for my daughter. I think this image is perfect for a spring birthday celebration.

This is how I made the card:

I started with a blank kraft card that measures 5" by 6.5".

The background patterned paper is from the "Que Sera Sera" paper pack by K & Company.

I used the following cutting dies for this card:

Spellbinders Oval

Spellbinders Scalloped Oval

Spellbinders "Happy Birthday" Sentiment

Sizzix Rectangle Frame

Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch

I used the digital stamp "Lydia" from Mo's Digital Pencil. I printed the image on white cardstock and colored it with Copic Sketch markers. I colored the background with Rembrandt soft pastels. I used Tim Holtz Distress Glaze to seal the image/background.

I cut the image with the Spellbinders Oval die and glued it to the Scalloped Oval die cut with matte medium. I used the Spellbinders die to cut the "Happy Birthday" sentiment. I used the reverse side of the background paper to make a rectangular frame behind the ovals.

I embellished the card with two butterflies that I cut with a Martha Stewart butterfly punch. I put some tiny bright pink enamel jewels on the butterflies. I put three green enamel jewels on the right side of the frame.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Addicted to Stamps Challenge #291
Craftaholics R Us Challenge #19
Crafty Creations Challenge #366
Creative Moments Challenge #142
Ellibelle's Creative Moments May Challenge
Inspiration Destination Challenge #150
Moo-Mania & More Flowers Challenge
Pause Dream Enjoy Challenge #19
The Sisterhood of Crafters Magical Fairy Garden Challenge
Crafty Addicts Challenge #48
Word Art Wednesdays Challenge Weeks #334 - #335

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