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February SOTM Blog Hop – Cherishing Her

February SOTM Blog Hop – Cherishing Her

February 2020

This month we have 22 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month’s SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do – just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  We will be featuring February’s SOTM, which is Cherishing Her, a set of 23 stamps. See the details below. If you have come here from Jen Rubio’s Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around.  If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants on Melinda’s Blog:  http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/p/stamp-of-month-blog-hop-list.html.

Just for her!!

Cherishing Her—February Stamp of the Month

Item Number: S2002

$18.95 or

Get this D-size Stamp of the Month set for a deal with a minimum $50.00 qualifying purchase! For only $5.00

Take a look at my DIY inspired by a youtube. I watched a Dollarstore Diy episode on organizing. I could not wait until my Dollar Tree store opened the next morning.

This super cute earring holder, excluding my Close to my Heart items this project was only $2.00 dollars! You could do the same! I think I spent a total of $6.50 because I had most of the supplies except the stamp set.

I have a huge family mostly women this gift idea is a real lifesaver. They could even change out the papers seasonally. Who can’t use some organization tools?

These cute pairs of earrings to go with the holder are made from no other than Close to my Heart Stamps, Inks color markers and Shrinky dinks. Remember those? It is still fun to watch the plastic shrink up and flatten out in the oven.

Excuse the glare working late!

Before I tell you what I did to make this make sure you “Hop” on over to Gina McDonald Brandstetter’s Blog to see her work! Also visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the February SOTM is only available until February 29,2020!  Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount!

Here are some more projects I made using this Stamp of the Month…

In this project I used: CTMH SOM S2002 Cherishing Her Cedar and Pine paper pack the pretty stripe found here In our Online only area of my site. The image and verse are stamped with Intense black ink  Z4189, This gives me a really clear image that is best used for our Tri-blend markers. As markers go these Tri-blend new markers are wonderful! I stamped the shrinky dinks using the same Intense black ink and colored the image with the Tri_blend markers. Once colored I fussy cut all the images baked the shrinky dinks. Remember to use a hole punch before baking. Add jump rings and earring wires! Done!! I used 3-d foam dots to place the image on the front of the Dollar store stand up frame. I then added hair ties to act as hangers for the earrings. This was so easy and fun and inexpensive!

Give this idea a try let me see your photos if you give this a go…

What a beautiful way to honor her!
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Holiday Cheer Blog Hop

Holiday Cheer Blog Hop

Welcome

This is our Special Blog hop featuring Holiday Cheer which is an amazing Tag/Ornament kit!  If you have come here from the wonderful Miss. Carrie’s Creations’s Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around.  If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants on Melinda’s Blog:  http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/p/stamp-of-month-blog-hop-list.html.

We have 12 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this Kit and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do – just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

I was very excited to make these cute tags at first I wanted to do the kit just like the photos on the flyers and my web site but I started thinking outside the box so, these are my latest creations to be used for our Family Thanksgiving Gathering.

Thanksgiving place setting

I love interactive pop-up kind of things and what a great way to honor our guests and give them something to take home! Gifts I used repositionable glue to add the tag to the place card so it can be taken home and added to the Christmas tree later.

place card

As you can see I also sewed a wine bottle cover for a wonderful host/hostess gift. Here is another photo

Wine cover and tag
tag it

Now “Hop” on over to Kristine Ponte Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, this kit and bundle are only good until November 30th!  Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to make sure you get this bundle.

Spread some holiday cheer with handmade gift tags and ornaments! Add festive touches using exclusive stamp images and our shaker window Thin Cuts!

Dress your Christmas tree and presents to the nines this year!

Beautiful, handcrafted ornaments and gift tags available through this month’s Holiday Cheer special! We’ve coupled the exclusive chipboard tags and ornaments with hand-picked papers, complements, digital art files, AND exclusive stamp sets for customizing your ornaments and gift tags. As an added perk, save 30% when purchasing the bundle containing both the tags and ornaments kits!

available October to November 30
Holiday Cheer

Holiday Cheer Tag & Ornament Kit
Bundle includes Holiday Cheer Ornament Die-cuts, Holiday Cheer Tag Die-cuts, White Daisy cardstock
Ornament Die-cuts, White Daisy cardstock Tags Die-cuts, the Holiday Cheer Tags Digital Art File,
the Holiday Cheer Ornaments Digital Art File, 5 yards. Gold Embellishing Thread, 5 yards. Silver
Embellishing Thread, Gold Glitter Paper, White Daisy cardstock, Shaker Window Foam & Acetate
(Z4310), Silver Loose Sequins (Z4304), Holiday Loose Sequins (Z3565), the My Acrylix® Whimsical
Holiday Stamp Set (CC101911), and the My Acrylix® Traditional Holiday Stamp Set (CC101912).
Retail Price: $84.49
Discounted Price: $58.95
CC101915

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Autumn Air

Autumn Air

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

We will be featuring October’s SOTM, which is Autumn-Air, a set of 14 stamps.  If you have come here from Janet Royer’s Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around.  If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants on Melinda’s Blog:  http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/p/stamp-of-month-blog-hop-list.ht

This month we have 29 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month’s SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do – just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

I love fall, the colors in nature are just wonderful! I feel like mother nature is putting on a show just for me. The air is crisp and I think of apple crisp, pumpkin muffins, sunflowers, and pumpkin farms.

My creation echo’s my feelings of a taking a walk in our neighboorhood, even though California does not have the true Autumn. We do have plenty of leaves. Fall is definitely here!

Autumn Air

Autumn Air

Now “Hop” on over to Erin Jacobsen’s Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas! Remember, the October SOTM is only available until October 31st 2019!  Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount!

To create this card I used the items listed below with links to my website if you choose to order.

The techniques I used are simple masking and fussy cutting. I was influenced by a recent post Please stay tuned as I will be filming stamping techniques in the near future!!

Autumn Air—October Stamp of the Month

Item Number: S1910

$18.95

    • Shttps://ramonastamps.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=12469angria Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad Z6516 $9.95
    • Non-stick Micro-tip Scissors Item Number: Z1836 $15.95
    • New England Ivy Cardstock Item Number: X5959 $16.95
    • Mink Twine Z4221 $3.50
    • Goldrush Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad Z2823 $9.95
    • Goldrush Cardstock X5962 $16.95
    • 3-D Foam Dots Z3342 $4.50
    • Espresso Cardstock X5951 $16.95
    • Espresso Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad Z2829 $9.95
    • SureCut™ Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer Item Number: Z1783 $42.95
      SureCut™ Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer Item Number: Z1783 $42.95
    • Sangria Cardstock X6034 $16.95
    • Adhesive Runner Z3372 $6.95
    • New England Ivy Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad Z2835 $9.95

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    What’s new?

    What’s new?

    Today September 1, 2019, Close to my Heart Launches our Brand new Catalog/idea book! Wait not one but TWO! I can not even begin to summarize the fun exciting things you will find. So what is new? New colors, new markers new papers new stamps new subscriptions and near and dear to my heart new Cricut collections and an affiliate program All those wonderful Close to my Heart Cricut cartridges are now available on Cricut access! Take a look at https://ramonastamps.closetomyheart.com/about.aspx to check back soon for my latest creations!

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    Seaside paper pack is back

    Seaside paper pack is back

    The perfect paper pack to remember those summer memories!

    The Seaside paper pack is back for a limited time!


    We’re delighted to announce that, for a limited time, the Seaside paper pack is back! The Bring Back My Pack – Seaside special features a
    new, slimmed-down Seaside paper packet, a refreshed coordinating cardstock pack with three dazzling colors, the My Acrylix® Seaside
    Greetings stamp set, a full Seaside sticker sheet, and a workshop kit. Whether you’re a beach lover or just want to add a bit of lighthearted
    summer fun to your scrapbook, the beautiful colors and fun designs of the Seaside paper suite help you create breathtaking layouts and
    cards you’ll treasure for years to come!
    Offer available through August 31. Shipping & handling based on full retail price of all items.
    ©2019

    Make sure to order soon this will only be available through the 31st of August!

    Here is my special link at ramonastamps.myclosetomyheart.com

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    Grateful Heart Featured Paper Blog Hop

    Grateful Heart Featured Paper Blog Hop

    Grateful Heart Featured Paper

    Hello, Fellow Stampers Scrapbookers and Crafters,

    You are going to love our latest blog hop! This is, in my opinion, the prettiest paper pack/collection of the Close to my Heart September-December 2018 Idea book.

    I  love the rich colors fitting right into the fall theme.  Pomegranate, Sapphire, Glacier, New England Ivy, Fern, Saffron, Goldrush, Espresso, Mink, White Daisy amazing color combinations.

    If you are following along from Erica Haskin You are in the right spot but,  you can also circle back around to Carol’s blog to make sure you don’t miss a thing!

    I took a photo so you could see my creative process first I get all the papers inks and stamps out I cut things up and start creating projects. I just love to use my Cricut Close to my Heart collections. Today I used the Flower Market cartridge.

    This digital collection:

    Flower Market has all kinds of really fun flower cuts that can really add dimension and interest to your projects. See the pile of flowers? Yes, those really do stack up and make the cute saffron and gold rush flowers on the card shown here:

    Using the floral paper:

    Using the floral paper with the sapphire plaid back I made the little gift bag. This is a simple brown lunch bag folding down and reinforcing the edges adding ribbon and grateful paper to the front and back. Oh my, this saved me a trip to the store.

    Next, I made another notebook/shopping list  like last months blog you can find here

    Make from your heart:

    When I made this card. I used Make it from your Heart volume 4 page 26-27 Pattern 11. I love having artwork tips and dimensions so I can quickly stamp up cards and scrapbook pages It helps with the stampers block or when you are really crunched for time but you want to make something special. I used out featured paper Grateful Heart and the coordinating stamp set found here 

     

    Today I am tech challenged or the blog God is not kind. I am un-able to load these photos so please check out the link.

    I need to make several more as I retired from my traditional job and my former co-workers gave me some awesome gifts and gift cards.  I better get busy!

    Hop on over to Carol Loftus see what wonderful artwork my fellow CTMH friends have created for you!

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    Boutique Featured Paper Blog Hop

    Boutique Featured Paper Blog Hop

    Welcome to our First Featured Paper Blog from the  Close to my Heart Holiday 2018 Idea book!

    We are showcasing items from our Boutique Paper Pack with various projects created by talented Close to my Heart Consultants. I am so excited to share our fantastic creations!
    If you are visiting from  Shirley Ross’s blog then you are on the right track, if not please start at the beginning with our hostess Carol Loftus. See below for your next stop!
    In this pack, we have Featured colors: Sugarplum, Peach, Ballerina, Saffron, Peacock, Glacier, Charcoal, Linen, White Daisy. Do you see some new colors? Yes, Close to my Heart has updated our color pallet with some really pretty colors! I am very happy with the soft colors of this Boutique paper pack.

     

    My Creation is a notebook or to do list.

    This idea was gleaned from a Close to my Heart convention many years ago. I wish I could remember who to give credit to.
    Terri Howard my Sister consultant showed how to personalize the pen at one of our unit meetings.
    In our household, we use these as the grocery lists. I add magnets to the back so it might stick to the fridge.
    You can see from the photo I also created a very cute pen/pencil clip to keep that pen handy I also added the Boutique papers to the pen for an extra touch. I found directions from a Pinterest. I will send a link in another post and show the pen how to at that time.

    To do list

    For this project I used: a 5×8 notepad from Staples I ask the copy center to slice down the middle these are sold in packs of 12 so I end up with 24 pads

    These are the colors I used in the Boutique paper pack.

    product thumbnailCharcoal Cardstock  X5999   

     

    product thumbnail

     

    Ballerina Cardstock
    X5994

    product imageThis pretty floral from the  Boutique packet.
    I have created a file for you in design space if you use the Cricut explore or the Maker. see here:  https://design.cricut.com/#/design/108309457
    If not I cut the Charcoal cardstock 3×9.5 inches. Then score at 1-1/8th inch again at 1-3/8 inch. See photo:
    Next, I glued pad using Close to my Heart Liquid Glass 
    Adding strips of Ballerina and floral to top of Pad adds the pop of color after gluing the strips I wrapped  Mink Twine. I then place the oval cut-outs provided in the file. You can also use our oval thin cuts. Oops I almost forgot to mention the stamp set I used!!
    My favorite item is  3d foam tape.  I like to pop those words and call attention to the stamp.
    Here you go it is finished
     I hope you enjoyed my latest creation I plan on making more of these and selling at a local craft fair. I am super excited! Be sure to check back soon for more fun creations! If you would like to have fun join our group of consultants take a look here!
    Please head on over to Haley Dyer’s blog for more fun Creations!
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    Let’s Create the Rainbow

    Let’s Create the Rainbow

    Join me for a color discovery.See a rainbow of possibilities!
    During the month of June, you can get 25% off
    custom cardstock bundles, individual spools of
    ribbon, and select accessories! We also have
    an exclusive stamp set available, My Acrylix® Be a
    Rainbow (D1813)!

    I can’t wait to get my hands on this Stamp set!

    Hello, Everyone, this is this month Exciting Close to my Heart special I am waiting for my own order and will be posting my card and scrapbook creation soon!

    Until then…

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    Silver&Gold Blog Hop

    Silver&Gold Blog Hop

    Silver and Gold blog Hop

    Welcome to the Featured Paper Silver&Gold Blog Hop!

    Welcome to our Featured Paper Blog Hop! We will be showcasing items from our Silver & Gold Paper Pack all created by talented Close to my Heart consultants. If you are visiting from  Erica Haskin blog then you are on the right track.

    I love Christmas! I like the bright colors the fun gatherings and the traditions of giving gifts.

    I have many people on my gift list. I love to give simple usable items.

    Treats are nice but who really needs the calories? This year I will be focusing on little personal items. Items we can all use but don’t break the bank!

    Here they are cute little chapstick gift packs!

    I used Close to my Heart’s

    Silver & Gold Paper Packet

    Item Number: X7226B

    Black Ink

    The Thought that Counts stamp set Item Number: C1692

    Coordinating thin cuts: Thin Cuts—Basic Tags Item Number: Z3344

    Thin Cuts—Tree Line Border Item Number: Z4037

    Bonding memories glue and White & Gold Twine Item Number: Z4014

    Using my Cricut and cuttlebug it took only a few minutes to put these cute items together.

    Since our papers are two sides you get two different looking projects from one pattern.

    Thanks for stopping by check out the other fun blogs on your journey hop over to Carol’s blog to start again.

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    Just for Fun Fundamentals

    Just for Fun Fundamentals

    This is going to be AMAZING!!

    During November, save on crafting essentials like paper, ribbon, die cuts and stickers during our

    Just for FUN sale!

    Save 40% on bundles of coordinating Fundamentals products, or save 30% on individual items!

    I can not wait to get busy crafting away with this amazing fun deal of fundamentals.

    I love Close to my Heart  Papers, ribbons, Inks, and stamps.

    This is a great way to get a foundation of our latest colors and embellishments. These Items can be the core of your creative palette.

    Here at Ramona’s ART Buffet, I love to be surrounded be wonderful papers to create awesome projects.

    Make sure you click here to more  Close to my Heart sales and events!

    You can also choose a Fundamentals Bundle FREE when you become a Consultant in November or when you host a qualifying party.

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    Beary Christmas collection featured paper blog hop

    Beary Christmas collection featured paper blog hop

    Welcome to the Beary Christmas Collection blog hop!

    Talented Close to my Heart consultants are showcasing the Beary Chrismas Collection Paper Pack with various projects.

    If you are visiting from Gerri Baker blog then you are on the right track!

    If you would like to circle around go on to Jen Rubio

    I am so excited to share my latest creation, using my Close to my Heart Products!

    This wreath on page 33 of our Holiday Expression caught my eye. I recreated it but added my own twist.

    3d wreath Page 33 CTMH artists

     

    Traditional colors are my favorite, This Beary Christmas collection has a wonderful variety of traditional and whimsical! It’s sure to add warmth and cheer to your Holiday crafts.

    I love creating 3d items!

     

    My creation of the Beary Christmas 3d Wreath

    Items used:

    Featured colors: Cranberry, almond, and new England ivy from the Beary Christmas collection.

    I used the Flower Market Cricut cartridge exclusive to Close to my Heart you can find it here: Cricut

    For the Banner: Close to my Heart Artbooking Cricut cartridge also exclusive to Close to my heart.

    Inks: Cranberry and New England Ivy.

    Featured Beary Christmas paper

    Gold Glitter Cardstock, Cranberry cardstock, and Almond Cardstock

    Pearls, gold z3371

    Liquid Glass

    Click on any item above to go to my personal online shop.

    Directions:

    I wrapped a simple styrofoam wreath with burlap ribbon(retired product) This is available at many stores.

    .

    Next, I then cut the shapes from the Flower Market cartridge.

    Cricut Design Space is so simple and fast to manipulate my flower petals before cutting, I love the visual screen. I save so much paper. It is all about the paper!!

    After cutting I carefully pull the shapes off the matt. Then I sponge each leaf and use a variety of stylus or paper shaping tools to emboss the veins and shape the leafs into a 3d look. I also use liquid glass to adhere the flowers together. Here is a photo of my supplies.

    You will have a lot of fun manipulating and forming the petals of these really pretty poinsettia flowers. Don’t forget to add the pretty gold pearls.

    Last but not least I made the banner using the Close to my Heart Art booking Cricut cartridge. Using design space allows you to space the letters exactly where you would like them.

    These poinsettias remind me of living in San Luis Obispo, California where they almost grow wild. Many people have plants growing up the side of the house. Unfortunately, I can not seem to make these flowers grow so Paper flowers I have plenty.

    Here is a photo of what this wreath looks like on my front door against the wood grain.The Beary Christmas collection and Beary Christmas coordinating Cardstock are so economical. I still have plenty of papers left for cards and even a  mini scrapbook stay tuned for more. Beary Christmas collection. I hope you try this fun project!

    Thanks for visiting! Please let me know if you try this project I would love to see your photos.

     

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    Jack Blog Hop

    Jack Blog Hop

     

     

    Welcome to our Jack Blog Hop! We will be showcasing items from our Jack Paper Pack with various projects created by talented Close to my Heart consultants. If you are visiting from Kathleen Androlewicz blog then you are on the right track.

    I had a wonderful time creating fun things with this collection.

    Jack

    If you have not already guessed I love to create 3d items things that move and shake are my favorite things to create today I am featuring a hidden slider card using our cute Bear stamp and his partner Jack cardmaking thin cuts Item Z3333 in the Seasonal Expressions May-August.

     

    The featured colors are Black, Juniper, Ruby, slate, sweet leaf, whisper and white Daisy.

    I love to use my tools whenever I can. I created a cut file in my cricut so I can recreate this card again and again. If you email me I would be happy to share this file.

    Here is a short video of the card action! Click below.

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    There are only a few days to purchase this paper pack and stamp set hurry over to your consultant and order NOW!

    Next on the hop is Julie Scott https://craftwithjulie.blogspot.com/…

    Have fun see you soon

    Ramona

    Flash sale

    Flash sale

    Get ready for some awesome deals during the Close To My Heart Australia Day Flash Sale! We’re celebrating Australia Day with our friends down under with a three-day flash sale, featuring individual items and bundles at amazing discounts!
     
    The Australia Day Flash Sale will begin on Friday, January 24 at 3:00 pm (MST) and will end on Sunday, January 26 at 2:59 pm (MST).
      Make sure you visit my Web site at https://ramonastamps.closetomyheart.com/

    Items on these Flash sales go super fast so check as soon as you can!

    ‘Tis the season

    ‘Tis the season

    Tis the season for a new featured paper pack

    Featured Paper Blog Hop-’Tis the Season
    Welcome to our Featured Paper Blog Hop! We will be showcasing items from our ‘Tis the Season Paper Pack with various projects created by talented Close to my Heart Consultants. If you are visiting from Kathleen Androlewicz blog then you are on the right track, if not please start at the beginning with our hostess Carol Loftus.

    The Last week here at Ramona’s Art Buffet has been a whirlwind of activities!

    You probably heard about California Fires what a sad state of affairs. We are about 120 miles away but the smoke has been horrible area schools up and down our valley are closed.
    I feel terrible for the people up in that area casualties and lost homes. Feeling a little guilty hanging out in my crafty space.
    But, here I am in the midst of activity I will be at a local craft fair showcasing Close to My heart’s wonderful products.
    I have one day to go and my mind is racing what do first!

    First, we create! ‘Tis the season’

    I have fallen in love with this season’s traditional colors paper pack ‘Tis the Season.
    Close to my Heart has many seasonal offerings and specials. I decided to make use this special and raffle it off in my booth at our local craft fair.

    The Advent calendar

    Advent calendar special

    Close to my Heart makes this so simple when you purchase the workshop from my website ramonastamps.myctmh.com

    Click on promotions and you can add this to your shopping cart see all the items you need and the workshop instructions if you have a Cricut, Cricut Maker the cutting files are right on the screen in design space ready to cut so so easy. Here you can see how I used clips borrowed from my sewing space to hold the edges for a few seconds as I worked on the next little box.

    And here is the finished box ready for the Fair!

    I love how this turned out!

     Easy Yes, was it quick? Not going to lie It took a while but as a fun family project, it would be tons of fun! In fact, I have some little paper crafters stopping by next week during Thanksgiving break we will be busy making another! We can fill it with activity ideas.  Stay tuned for photos of my craft booth!

    Have fun next week I wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving!!   Make sure to continue on to see what crafty things my other consultant sisters are up to go visit  Lauren Moore 
    Coming soon! New blog hop!

    Coming soon! New blog hop!

    Featuring Grateful Heart paper!!

    You will not be disappointed. Make sure you check back on Saturday, October 20, 2018.

    This is your sneak peek!

    I am going to be very busy, I just retired from my traditional job my former co-workers blessed me with some wonderful gifts. I  better will be creating my Special Handmade Thank you cards. What a wonderful packet to work with. Stay tuned!

    Sneak peekCheck back soon!