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Friday, June 10, 2011

Summer Says

I'm excited to announce that I've been asked to be a Guest Designer at My Pink Stamper. I used the set "Sweetest Cupcakes". We had to make something summer themed.

It was a little bit of a challenge with cupcake themed stamps, but I remembered the picture I took of the kids last year. They had been swimming and stopped for a watermelon break. I thought the picture and a few of the stamps captured summer fairly well.


I used Mister Huey's color mists for the stamping on the white paper. I just spray them on my craft mat, tap the stamps in the different colors and stamp away. I like this technique, the colors are always mixed up and the look is soft, not quite as crisp as a regular ink pad.

The font is cut using Cherry Limeade. Once again, I used my Gypsy to get the perfect length. I didn't want the title to be longer than the picture. Instead of changing the height of the cut, I changed the length.

I just love Robyn's stamps. She has so many cute sayings and they're all so perfect to use with your Cricut cuts or just on their own. You can get them here...click here.

Of course, we're doing a Blog Hop, too. I am giving away this:



All you have to do is leave me a comment. I'll choose a random winner in about a week. Make sure I have a way to contact you. If you're not already a follower of my blog, please sign up to be one! You don't have to be a follower to be eligible to win but I'd love it if you did. :)

Afterwards, please visit Maria at her blog for more surprises. Make sure you go back to Robyn's site to make sure you get all the links to all the participants in the hop. Here they are as well:


Thanks so much for visiting and for your comments.

107 comments:

  1. Love your layout. Thanks for the hop and giveaway!

    jenlovcarr at aol dot com

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  2. new follower. awesome blog! LOVE your LO. YES, have to agree I love MPS stamps because they are so versatile..
    parkernana5@cox.net

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  3. FABULOUS!!!! I am soooo glad your guest designing!!!
    {{hugs}}~Raechel
    http://raechelscards.blogspot.com/
    raechelscards @ gmail.com

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  4. Wow...gorgeous layout!! Lee-Ann :)
    http://leescraps.blogspot.com/

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  5. That is such a cute pic of your kids, and I love watermelon in the summer. When I was pregnant with my son I would have some at least once a week. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.

    Mel
    melspurplegiraffe at cox dot net

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  6. Love this LO. Summer means watermelon at my house as well :) I am a new follower!




    Candace
    mypassion4scrappin.blogspot.com

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  7. I love your layout and the technique you used. I'm going to try that. I just became a follower. You are welcome to stop by my blog and follow me too.

    sweetpeascards@yahoo.com
    sweetpeascards.blogspot.com

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  8. Thanks for the inspiration! This is my first hop, and I am loving it! Thanks for the chance to win!

    Danielle
    papernoplastic.blogspot.com
    daniellemontejo@yahoo.com

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  9. that is amazing! what a fun layout!
    mrsroddy4@aol.com

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  10. Wonderful layout! TFS

    Tiffany
    tiffanymarierice@yahoo.com
    http://sparkledmemories.blogspot.com/

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  11. Such a cute LO:) I am following you now. TFS and thanks for the chance to win. Have a wonderful summer.
    ~Madison funkycards.blogspot.com

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  12. I love the layout. I am a new follower.

    mjblahnik5@hotmail.com

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  13. Fun lo! What a great picture!

    Emily (coolcricutcreations at yahoo dot com)

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  14. Nice layout love the colors and the children are adorable to. Thanks for the opportunity to win some goodies

    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2011/06/friday-my-pink-stamper-monthly-blog-hop.html

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  15. Amazing LO! I love your style! I just browsed through your blog and loved what I saw! Congrats on guest designing with MPS this month! I love the creative way you used the stamps! I'll be back again!
    Amber
    my3escrapbooking.blogspot.com

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  16. What a great layout! I love how you used the stamps.

    ~Saundra
    Luvscrappingtogether at gmail dot com

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  17. very nice layout. i just love the title too. must use it. thanks.

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  18. Super job on the layout. I LOVE watermelon! I became a new follower! TFS
    mexicopetshop at hotmail dot com

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  19. Great layout! Thanks for the giveaway.

    netter at q dot com

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  20. Great layout! Love
    Roberta
    txscrappermom at hotmail dot com

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  21. What a FABULOUS layout!!! Love the Kraft paper background - and all that yummy patterned paper! I'm a new follower!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  22. Your kids are absolutely ADORABLE! You also take very good pictures!! I love the layout and yes it captures summer hee hee!! I lovvveee watermelon! Thanks for the chance to win! Oh and congrats on being asked to guest design for Robyn! Hugs, Leanne
    Tobusyscrapping at bellsouth dot net

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  23. Your kids are absolutely ADORABLE! You also take very good pictures!! I love the layout and yes it captures summer hee hee!! I lovvveee watermelon! Thanks for the chance to win! Oh and congrats on being asked to guest design for Robyn! Hugs, Leanne
    Tobusyscrapping at bellsouth dot net

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  24. Cute Lo. I wnated to follow your blog but it wont let let.

    Veronica
    mommyscraftycreations at gmail dot com
    mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com

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  25. Thanks for the chance to win.
    Karen
    o2bnxtc@hotmail.com

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  26. Cute summer time lo. Thanks for the ideas.

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  27. Wow your LO is awesome!!! I love that font :) makes me want this cart even more! TFS!
    Kimberly
    cutie.jensen at gmail dot com

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  28. Fun layout. New follower.

    Hugs,
    Patty
    creativediva98.blogspot.com
    creativediva98 at gmail dot com

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  29. This layout is so cute and nothing says summer like a big slice of watermelon!! XOXO, Julie. :0)

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  30. Super lay-out! Congrats on Guest Designer!

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  31. I love your novel techniques for stamping - very inspiring.
    purplecrafter@gmail.com

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  32. I was inspired by your novel stamping techniquespurplecrafter@gmail.com

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  33. Love the colors and the design.

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  34. Lindyann3:47 AM

    Very cute summery layout! I have the perfect picture to adapt your layout (I'll change it just a little)!
    paravella@aol.com

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  35. Love your layout and the way the elements are set up, great job. I am your newest follower!
    aidensmom 2005 at aol dot com

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  36. wow. What a interesting blog, I am a new follower. Your photos are fabulous.

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  37. Anonymous6:15 AM

    What a great layout. Thanks for joining the hop and for the chance to win. I love MPS!!!

    Dorcas
    dtroche@bellsouth.net
    www.craftycardangel.com

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  38. New follower Your layout is super cute. But what caught my eye was the note left by your son. So cute
    katieoscreations@gmail.com

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  39. Love the layout. So cute!

    Jenny
    jennykingham at att dot net

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  40. Welcome, Heather!! Lovely layout! Yes, it really says summer!! Now I am off to the grocery to buy a watermelon!! LOL!
    jordanbev5@yahoo.com
    Also, I now a follower.

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  41. Anonymous7:06 AM

    Great LO. Summer=watermelon.
    stuff@gt.rr.com

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  42. Love this layout. Thanks for the chance to win.
    Judy
    http://craftyjar.blogspot.com/

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  43. Very nice layout--adorable picture! Love the expression on your kids' faces. Thanks for the chance to win your blog candy!--Pat N.

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  44. Great layout! I love ones that feature everyday moments in our lives. You captured one of those moments perfectly!!
    Tracy
    jtg0398(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

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  45. Anonymous8:31 AM

    Adorable layout! You did a wonderful job!
    email: apkees@gmail.com

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  46. beautiful layout!

    sweetlilscrapper.blogspot.com
    sweetlilscrapper at hotmail dot ca

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  47. What a great summer layout. That watermelon looks delicious!!

    Thanks for the opportunity,
    Donna
    DonnaCMC at optonline dot net

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  48. That is a cute layout! I love these blog hops...I get great ideas!

    kteachone@gmail.com

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  49. Anonymous9:10 AM

    Great LO. I will be working on my son's Kindergarten book this summer! TFS.

    pthoreson04 AT gmail DOT com

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  50. What a great layout!! TFS!!

    im_mari723 at yahoo dot com

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  51. Very cute!! it's adorable!

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  52. Love the LO. Love it.
    Nikki
    glamoroussideofscrapping at gmail dot com
    www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com

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  53. You layout is adorable. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.

    Leslie

    cascrapper at gmail dot com

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  54. Very fun layout! I'm going to have to get some of Robyn's stamps.


    Hugs
    Carrie
    cau0617 at yahoo dot com

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  55. So super cute!! I love that is simple but has such an impact!


    Jen
    masonsmommy0408 at gmail dot com

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  56. Your layout was great with the two children eating their slices of watermelon. Makes me want to have some too!! This is something our family always does on the 4th of July. Welcome to the Blog Hop and TFS.

    grammygoodson@bellsouth.net

    www.impulsebuyer-laurakim.blogspot.com

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  57. Thanks for the inspiration and the giveaway!

    La-Vie
    l_borde at yahoo dot com

    http://www.cestla-viedesigns.blogspot.com/

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  58. Sweet LO! TFS

    mlenclade at g mail dot com

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  59. Really cute layout....I just love blog hops!!!! Thanks for the chance to win.

    Traci
    NurseTraciScrapper at gmail dot com

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  60. This is gorgeous! I wish I could craft this well. Thanks for posting.
    lclass003 at gmail dot com

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  61. Great LO, thanks for sharing. Awesome hop and giveaway. nenerscreations.blogspot.com

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  62. Love the layout and the hop is such fun. Great way of sizing the title. TFS and the chance to win. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

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  63. Love your layout and the your cute children! MaryVtapia@live.com

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  64. Love your layout! Very original and glad you found the photo that gave you the inspiration.

    cbarwick@comcast.net
    mimi2trentdrew.blogspot.com

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  65. Way to sassy! ♥ IT!


    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  66. love it very nice thanks for sharing mariposacrystal@gmail.com

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  67. Nice Layou, thats summer!

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  68. New follower. Love your layout. My favorite summer fun is to go swimming and grill out!

    Mandy
    mjbaker at earthlink dot net

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  69. great work, thanks for sharing!

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  70. Adorable page! And I just became a follower!

    I saw a pic of a little white kitty on your 365 project that looks just like one we have. Ours used to have a grey spot on her head, but outgrew it a while ago. She's 17 years old now!!

    amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
    scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

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  71. Eileen6:43 PM

    Heather,
    Congrats on being a guest designer! Your layout is super cute! Thanks for the opportunity.

    Eileen

    madimon at sbcglobal dot net

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  72. This is such a great layout! Great inspiration.

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  73. Love this layout!! Thanks for the chance to win!!

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  74. Love this layout and summertime!!! Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win!
    bmja@valleytel.net

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  75. Love your LO. Swimming, watermellon and summer do go together. Thanks for a chance to win. srgraham3603@bellsouth.net

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  76. What an adorable layout cute and refreshing. Thank you for achace to win.

    dastelton@gmail.com

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  77. Very cute layout. Nothing is better than watermelon in the summer. Peggie
    barker944atmsndotcom

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  78. Love the fun and amazing layout!

    iris-zh.blogspot.com

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  79. Love your layout!!! I'm so behind on my Scrapbooking. Thank you for the chance to win.
    I'm a new follower. :0)
    cindymarshall63 at hotmail dot com

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  80. Great layout! Lovely but simple so that you really focus on the picture:)
    cwolfquilter@gmail.com

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  81. Love your project, it is adorable!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  82. Beautiful!

    dlwcaspell1@nts-online.net

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  83. Love this layout! Trying to become a follower but Google is not responding. I will put you in my favorites and sign up! I just love your blog!
    Hugs, Angela
    lauermaa at gmail dot com
    http://angelascrafty.blogspot.com

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  84. Love the layout! Congrats on "Guest Designer"! You have a new follower!
    hmcwhirt at gmail dot com

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  85. Great layout and what an adorable picture! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.

    leeceratops@comcast.net

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  86. You definitely captured summer! julieodil at charter dot net

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  87. i am a new follower, very nice layout. Love how you stmaped Robyn's stamps as a border!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
    sierrababy08 at hotmail com

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  88. Cute layout! Thanks for guest designing, always love to meet new people and see their creations. Thanks for the giveaway.
    lflinesatcomcastdotnet

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  89. Im a new follower,awesome blog and layout MaryL.

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  90. great layout thanks for sharing

    Carrino@aol.com

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  91. Cute layout. Enjoyed viewing it.

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  92. I LOVE this layout! It's perfect for summer!!! :)
    rachel.kulcsar@gmail.com

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  93. cute layout, i love my gypsy too, I use it for everything. thanks for the giveaway.

    tjscrappin at yahoo dot com

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  94. Congratulations on being a guest designer. Love your layout!

    mimi2trentdrew.blogspot.com
    cbarwick@comcast.net

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  95. Anonymous4:21 PM

    Great layout! I love the picture too :-) tfs! :-)

    -Sam :-)
    SamanthaJDesigns @ hotmail.com
    SamanthaJDesigns.blogspot.com

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  96. Janette S.4:34 PM

    I love your layout and adorable photo! So cute!

    janetteschulte at comcast dot net

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  97. Very nice Summer layout. I think you captured it pefectly. Smooches... Felicia at frankleecrafts[at]gmail[dot]com & scrapperinthemaking.blogspot.com

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  98. Cute!! I am a new follower.

    amandawoodau at hotmail dot com

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  99. What a great layout! Hope you had a great vacation too!
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    Penny
    redheadworking at earthlink dot net

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  100. love the layout....super cute, the boys are adorable.

    mickey

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  101. This is a nice layout! ~Jen http://happyplaceforjen.blogspot.com/

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  102. This is a nice layout! ~Jen http://happyplaceforjen.blogspot.com/

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  103. love how you incorporated these stamps onto your LO! Thanks!
    Lisa
    summer_sunset54 @ hotmail dot com

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  104. Beautiful!

    Would love the chance to win some fun craft items... I'm just starting this journey and can't wait to see where it takes me!

    Have a great one!

    Amanda - mykdsmama at aol dot com

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  105. what a cool layout. i remember watermelon was my grandmother's fav summer fruit too.
    nice having you with us at mps.
    hugs!

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  106. Thank you for sharing the great layout. Also for the chance to win.

    chellezy@msn.com

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  107. Great layout!
    bbuchholtz at wi dot rr dot com

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