Hi guys! I'm so glad you could join us today for our Close To My Heart Blog Hop! There are 10 stops in today's hop, so grab your favorite beverage, sit back and relax, and get ready for some fun, inspiration, and the chance to win some blog candy too!
Here's what I made for today's blog hop using CTMH Universal Background Stamps #D1477...I love them!!
What's a blog hop without some blog candy!
If you’re a follower of Cardz TV, to win 2 sets of Cardz TV Stamps, just leave me a comment! I'll use random.org to pick a winner, and I'll announce the WINNER on Tuesday, April 16th!
Below is a list of all the stops in today's Close to my Heart Blog Hop. If you get lost, just come back here to check the list and find your way again!
- Janis - Pause Dream Enjoy
- Lucy - Love 2 Create
- Mary - Cardz TV
- Shawnee - Blessed on the Bright Side
- Nana - My Crafting Channel
- Rachelle - Creations by Rachelle
- Tara - Craftin Desert Divas
- Elaine - Expressions By Elaine
- Tracy - Tracy's Cricut Corner
- Kathy - Kathy's Corner
Thank you for hopping with us today!
Hugs,
Your cards are so sweet Mary! And what a great idea to give them to your husband on his way to work. I may have to make some cards like these to pack in my husbands suitcase the next time he is home.
ReplyDeleteLove those Background stamps!
Oh Mary, these cards are just adorable!! Great job and I love the background stamps.
ReplyDeleteLeslie
cascrapper at gmail dot com
Mary your cards are so adorable! And this is a great idea to give to your husband and maybe your children or grandchildren too. Thank you so much for sharing and for the chance to win. lindagk23ataoldotcom
ReplyDeleteHi Mary! Thanks for sharing these cute and adorable cards! I'm not sure about Wayne but I sure did get a chuckle out of them!
ReplyDeleteValerie
Totally cute cards, I love the sentiments and I think they would be so cute in a kids lunch bag also! TFS and have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhat darling cards! The sentiments from the Cardz TV stamps are just right! I love my Cardz TV stamps.
ReplyDeleteThe cards are darling and the Cardz Tv stamp sentiments are just perfuect.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are all so adorable Mary! I am sure your hubby would love them! Great job on these!
ReplyDeleteSherrie K
http:/sherriescraps.blogspot.com
These four cards are the cutest ever. Your hubby is sure to really get a kick out of them, they are so stinkin cute.
ReplyDeleteI love your videos! I've been a fan for a while now...thanks for the chance to win some of your stamps - I definitely need more sentiment stamps!!
ReplyDeleteI love your videos! I've been a fan for a while now. Thanks for the chance to win some of your stamps - I definitely need more sentiment stamps!
ReplyDeleteLove the cute card set, Mary, and the sentiments are perfect! I would love to win your Cardz TV stamps, also. They are great!
ReplyDeleteRecently discovered your you tube video tutorials and am absolutely hooked! Thank you
ReplyDeleteRecently discovered your you tube video tutorials and am hooked! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCute cards, cute idea for your hubby!
ReplyDeleteMarcia
melehtola@juno.com
Hi Mary,
ReplyDeleteLove the little note cards. It looks like the new machine has lots of new possibilities.
I love these sweet little note cards and they can be used for almost any one..thank you [and stop posting food on Facebook, lol...] my stomach growls everytime! You are just a sweet lady..
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Ginney
Such cute wee cards
ReplyDeleteI just love your little note cards they are great.
ReplyDeleteLove the cards! What a fun idea to make for kids too. I have tons of scraps and cards like this would be perfect to use them up. Thank you so much for all of the great ideas!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea for kids too. Thank you for the great ideas and inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWhat cute cards! Your husband will love them.
ReplyDeleteVery cute little cards. I am sure your husband will get a chuckle out of them. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletemimicaro9650 at yahoo dot com
http://www.whodatscrapper.blogspot.com
I am in love with these cute little cards. Adorable!
ReplyDeleteLinda ☺
Crafting With Nana
Oh, Mary! What would I do without your inspiration...and your stamps, LOL! I can't get over how you come up with all these cute cards again and again...but, I am glad you do! Thanks for sharing your talent with us!
ReplyDeleteTanya T.
Very cute cards Mary. Love the idea of tucking them into a pocket for a find later.
ReplyDeleteLove these sweet little cards Mary! How cute they are and I love that the images could be made with the Cricut as well as the Cameo! I love the peanut, so cute! All these cards will surely give your husband a good chuckle! I also love, love the background stamps! I will have to check into them.
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Very cute cards. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMary, I always love your cute little 3x3 projects! Too cute
ReplyDeleteI just love getting ideas from you! Cute, cute, cute!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute cards!! Thanks for the chance to win some of your awesome stamps!!
ReplyDeleteStacey
http://staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com
Cute cards. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your videos. These are darling. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAlways enjoy your card creations. Many have been an inspiration for some of my own creations. Thanks so much for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteVery cute Mary! Love the idea if these sweet quick little cards! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletelove your videos. These are darling. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAlways enjoy your cards. Many have inspired some of my own creations. Thanks for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteCute cute cards. Love watching your videos.
ReplyDeleteThese 3x3 cards are absolutely adorable and I love the CTMH background stamps.
ReplyDeleteJennie
http://papercraftingmania.com
Really cute cards. Always look forward to see what you are going to do next.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the wonderful ideas you give us.
ReplyDeletefour fun food cards. THanks for the chance to win and for some inspiration
ReplyDeleteMary your cards are always so awesome. I have not tried any of your stamps sets yet. I would love to win a set. Thanks for your hard work.
ReplyDeleteMylene
mylenew at gmail dot com
Very cute cards. I love your website. Thanks for the chance to win a stamp set.
ReplyDeleteMylene
Love the little 3X3 note cards, always looking for a new way to give someone a smile! Thanks so much for the video - it's great to see what some of the stamps look like on a project. I never would have thought of using those background stamps but now, I'm looking forward to adding them to my projects! Melinda Strange, Huntsville TX
ReplyDeleteSuper cute cardz Mary!Gr8t job!
ReplyDeleteMary, you always have such cute cards! And these, of course, are no exception!
ReplyDeleteSandy C - Missoula, MT
So cute Mary! Love them!
ReplyDeleteJulie www.thecricutchirp.com
SUPER CUTE CARDS!!!Love your stamps...
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is I NEED a Cameo more and more each day! LOL
ReplyDeleteBeth
imaquiltingfan@yahoo.com
Hi Mary,
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet cards! The images are just darling and the background stamps look like they made these quick and easy. I'm sure your hubby will enjoy these.
Southernmrs
at verizon dot net
such adorable cards. Too cute!
ReplyDeleteSuch cute cards!
ReplyDeleteMARY, FOUR SUPER CUTE CARDS. THANKS FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN YOUR STAMP SETS.
ReplyDeleteThese are so adorable Mary!!! Love each one of them but I'm with you, that peanut is just to darn cute!!! :)
ReplyDeleteYes I am a follower, love seeing you in my inbox. Wish it was everyday. love the little cards. and thanks for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteMary these are just wonderful. Happy to be on the hop with you. I'm a follower.
ReplyDeleteTara
Love your idea. Sweet thoughts for your husband. I need to do this. Thanks for the idea!!
ReplyDeleteLove you note cards. Sweet idea, I'm going to have to make some for my husband. Thanks for looking up the Cricut cuts.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun and cute note cards. What a sweet idea.
ReplyDeleteHave a creative day.
Hugs Nana
♥ My Crafting Channel ♥
♥ 2 Creative Chicks ♥
Soooo Cute!!
ReplyDeleteSooo Cute!!
ReplyDeleteThe cards are so cute! Love your videos and thanks for a chance to win
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these little notecards. Thanks so much for telling us the Cricut equivalent for the images. Your videos are the best!
ReplyDeleteSuch fun cute cards. Thanks for the chance to win, your blog is ALWAYS so inspirational!
ReplyDeleteHi Mary I'll have to call you the enabler. I'll need to get some of these stamps too. I'm still on the fence about the Silhouette Cameo, how user friendly is it in comparison to your cricut expression? Thanks again for sharing some cute cards
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for all the stuff you make and the vidios.. Have made many of your cards. Thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeletethanks for another cute idea! I am always checking to see if you have a new entry on your site. Thanks for a chance to win some awesome stamps.
ReplyDeleteLove your videos and appreciate the Cricut references, so you have a choice of cutting methods.
ReplyDeleteVery charming cards and I appreciate getting the Cricut references, so that there is a choice of how to cut the shapes.
ReplyDeleteOnce again Mary, your cards r the cuties and easiest, thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteOnce again Mary, your cardz r the cutest and seem very easy to make. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteSo adorable! I am loving your Silhouette projects. You make me want to go out and buy one. Keep the great projects coming!
ReplyDeleteMichele
Mary, we could never get mad at you - no matter what method you use for your cards! Darling cards. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteMartha from Norman
Thanks for sharing these cute cards. I love that you are using a few different methods for making cards. I still only have the Cricut and love it. I would love to win your stamp sets. I have a few already and am wishing for a few more. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteMegan H.
mhcards@embarqmail.com
Hi Mary, once again great job, those cards are adorable! Tfs
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Mary, each of these are just darlin', but I think that peanut if my fav! Thanks for being in the hop with us. :) Janis
ReplyDeleteLove all your cards. Keep them coming.
ReplyDeleteKay hummer33@frontier.com
My goodness Mary what sweet cards gosh I love 'em so much. Stamping the background is just such a great idea but hey Mary you are just so talented and creative and golly gosh Mary didn't you go that extra mile for all your fans giving us the cartridge name and pg # Wooie Wooo you ROCK!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome blog candy.
Your cards are always the best....love your blog and great ideas. Thanks for all you create and take the time to share. Would love to win the "candy"....
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Carol Ann ;)
Those are the sweetest cards ever! Thanks for sharing and for showing us how to make them with the Cricut and the Silhouette!
ReplyDeleteAwesome ideas as usual. I would love to win some stamps! cathycusson54@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHow cute. I love your cards.
ReplyDeleteLindah
Fab little cards!!! Too cute!
ReplyDeleteHi Mary. Those are the cutest little cards. I really need to make some similar for someone I know! Thanks for sharing. Regina
ReplyDeleteOh Mary, you always make such cute cards! And thanks for the chance to win some of your wonderful stamps!
ReplyDeleteBarb, from New Jersey
LOVE these cards! So simple but ADORABLE!! Makes me want to get a Silhouette too! Happy Crafting! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards Mary! Love how they all turned out :) You keep rockin' your awesome crafty talent girl :)
ReplyDeleteThese little cards are just too cute .... love the little peanut! He's my favorite! Makes me want to go out and buy a Silhouette!!
ReplyDeleteCute cards Mary. The peanut card has to be my favourite. TFS
ReplyDeleteChristina
These are so cute! Thank you for letting us know what cuts we can use to make these using the Cricut. You are so talented my dear friend! TFS hugs and blessings to you. Deborah
ReplyDeleteqtgrams@yahoo.com
Love these cute little note cards! Thank you for the Cricut references too! TFS hugs and blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards Mary! They are just so cute! You always inspire me to make something different.
ReplyDeleteThanks LeeAnne
leeleedel@comcast.net
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ReplyDeletecarol
ReplyDelete\ Mary you are great at what you doneed to do a series on using the cameo you are so easy to follow
Darling set of note cards!Loev how funny and sweet they all are.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a chance to win some awesome stamps.
Have a wonderful day,
Migdalia
♥ Crafting With Creative M ♥
♥ 2 Creative Chicks ♥
awesome creations, they are so adorable... I love the colors and details... I have a USA address... thanks for the fun hop...
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adventureofthecreativemind.blogspot.com
Those are adorable and thanks for telling us where to get similar images. You are a sweetie. Thanking you in advance for the chance to win your stamps- have not had money to buy any in quite a while. Hugs ;-) Carol
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness!!! YOur cards are adorable!!!! watching the video now!
ReplyDeleteRobin
http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/
Your cards are adorable... I love the backgrounds thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteracincrafts at aim dot com
Mary these are so cute what a great idea to give to your children or hubby.
ReplyDeleteLuJean
What great cards! You have always been my biggest inspiration. Thanks for telling us where to find the images on the cricut cartridges. I am a follower.
ReplyDeleteMary these little cards are amazing... I am a follower.... by the way thanks for telling us cricut and cameo wise how to cut those cute little things... I love the peanut so much.. have to go visit Nikki!!!!
ReplyDeleteLaura D.
I love these note cards. You are very talented and so thoughtful to share the names of the Cricut cartridges. Thanks Mary!!
ReplyDeleteMary, thanks so much for sharing these note cards. Your videos are so much fun and are easy to follow!!
ReplyDeleteCute little note cards! Hope I win some stamps! ~ Marilyn
ReplyDeleteCute little note cards! Hope I win some stamps! ~ Marilyn
ReplyDeleteMy day brightens when I see a link in my email to a new posting from you! I've been following you for awhile now and decided to leave a comment this time! Love your cards and thank you for continuing to showcase the Cricut (I was worried when you received your Silhouette). Thanks for all the wonderful inspiration!
ReplyDeleteMary, you are so creative and fun. Thanks for sharing your ideas and stories!
ReplyDeleteHugs from California -
Brenda
wallyswrld2012@yahoo.com
Love the note cards and all you work.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Those backgrounds are my next order. Perfect for these smaller cards.
ReplyDeleteCute love notes how romantic!
ReplyDeleteMary, thanks so much for sharing your creative skills with us crafters. I enjoy viewing your videos, learning about many cricut cartridges and I am able to view ideas for making greeting cards.
ReplyDeleteHi Mary, your project is just adorable. I am on the design team for paperpiecingbynikki and I was soo excited to see her images used today!! I subscribed to your youtube channel a few years ago and love watching all your videos.
ReplyDeleteLinda
I am totally in love with that peanut! Lol!
ReplyDeleteImam totally in love with peanut! Lol!
ReplyDeletegreat cards as usual! loved the 3x3 card idea! thanks!
ReplyDeleteCute cards Mary! Thanks for pointing out what cricut cartridges to use to get similar images! It is so helpful!
ReplyDeleteCute cards Mary! Thanks for pointing out what cricut cartridges will have similar images, that is so helpful!
ReplyDeletethanks for the great inspiration love watching your videos
ReplyDeleteVery cute....and thanks for the Cricut info....
ReplyDeleteMary,
ReplyDeleteI love your cards! So cute, and what a great idea for lunch boxes, etc! Thank you for a chance to win 2 sets of your great stamps!! Have a grat day! Linda in PA
lgwalter@epix.net
So really adorable!!! TFS Always great to see your videos.
ReplyDeleteKathryn
Love your little cards! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletemaw1@windstream.net
Mary-
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your cute cards. Thanks for the great video.
I am both an email and a goole friend follower.
D-designsbydragonfly.blogspot.com
(PS Just had to add... I would hope that no one would be upset when you use your Cameo instead of Cricut. Just as we all mix and match our stamps sets and paper to accent our crafts the machines do not need to be used exclusively. D-)
Very cute cards Mary...love them all and I am sure your husband will too!! TFS
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your beautiful cards with us Mary. I also wanted to say that you always give me such great idea and inspiration thank you :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks you for sharing you beautiful Cards with us Mary. I also wanted to tell you that you alway give me such great ideas and inspiration, Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLove your ideas for 3x3 cards!
ReplyDeleteYour videos are always helpful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and how pretty:)
ReplyDeleteMary, you are "fantabulous".... Thanks for sharing your gift of creativity!
ReplyDeleteShawnette S.
Your husband is a lucky man to have a sweetheart like you to give him little notes! They're so "stinkin' cute". One of a Kind Kat
ReplyDeleteI just love all the projects you make! Thank you for all you do. Love your stamp sets too. Can't wait to add some to my stash!
ReplyDeleteI just love your projects and stamp sets. Thank you for all you do!
ReplyDeleteMary - your cards are always so cute. I love that you share the sizes of everything too.
ReplyDeleteLauraGfromMSP
The peanut card is really a cutie!!! Thanks for sharing with us!!
ReplyDeleteBrenda W.
Your little note cards are ADORABLE!!! Thanks for letting us know where to find the cricut cuts
ReplyDeleteMary your work is outstanding as usual. Love your videos. Rita
ReplyDeletetwosew4fun@yahoo.com
Mary, I can't go a day without checking for one of your videos! I absolutely love all your cards! You are so talented.
ReplyDeleteSuch cute cards Mary! I would love to have some of your stamps for crafting! Hopefully I will sometime soon. Thank you so much for all of your inspiration!
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ReplyDeletelove your vids. Cute lemon, can't wait to try to recreate. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI soo love your cards, Mary and love listening to you talk on your videos!
ReplyDeletecathyplus5.blogspot.com
I LOVE your blog! I visit it everyday and sometimes I go back and review your older stuff. I always get inspiration from you!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your blog. I visit it every day and sometimes review the older stuff. I always find inspiration here!
ReplyDeleteThese are too stinkin' cute!!! You have me wanting a Cameo now......so cute and quick! Love your stamps, to.
ReplyDeleteRebeccq
love your 3x3s so cute. Im just learning the Cameo my self. Havent cut any thing yet ut playing with the software...
ReplyDeleteDawnRI
abosoffit@hotmail.com
Your cards are adorable as usual Mary. Thanks for all the things you show all of us. I've learned so much from you.
ReplyDeleteThank you. You had been an inspiration for making such beautiful crafts.
ReplyDeletevery cute cards
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing so many wonderful cards with us over the years. EVERY SINGLE CARD you make is adorable and/or beautiful. How do you do it? How do you know what colors of paper look good together? Thanks, again!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your wonderful, beautiful ideas. Have you ever made a card that didn't turn out the way you had wanted?
ReplyDeleteMary what cute cards. Love the peanut one, just has a personality all its own. I just love watching your videos to see what you do next. Always such great work and the smile you can hear in your voice and bubbly personality, I love it, just makes my day.
ReplyDeleteangel hugs
Debby
Well I guess my other post didn't come threw don't know why. Anyway love your cards the peanut one stole my heart.
ReplyDeleteangel hugs
Debby
cute as ever cards mary! i like the ctmh b/g stamps but your sentiments are my faves :) i love my cricut but am in cameo envy! thanks for always sharing the how tos of your awesome cards :)
ReplyDeleteSoo adorable as always. I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteSavahanna
Your cards are so cute. I might have to make some for my husband too.
ReplyDeleteYou really are an inspiration. I luv all of ur cards. Thank you for taking the time to share them with us. CC
ReplyDeleteVery cute cards! Love your choices of each of the background stamps.
ReplyDeleteHi Mary
ReplyDeleteI'm all about quick, easy and CUTE!!!
Thanks for showing another great idea for note cards.
They are perfect for a quick gift. Thank you for making
videos, you always inspire me.
Hugs
JO
Mary,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the Cricut alternative, very sweet cards!
Mary your card set is awesome! That IS a wonderful set of background stamps! Stamping was my first passion - then I found Cricut!
ReplyDeletemimi2trentdrew.blogspot.com
These are just so cute! I just ordered a Silohuette! I am so excited that you are now using one because you always have such great ideas!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your mini cards Mary! I am so into these right now -- yours are just too, too cute :) TFS
ReplyDeleteLucy
http://love2createitall.com
Such a cute set and such adorable cuts.
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute. An easy project for my kids class at church to do.
ReplyDeleteLove those cards! Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteLove your note cards. You have such wonderful ideas! Thank you for sharing! Great blog hop!
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Rose D
Love your cards! I love watching your videos for inspiration.
ReplyDeleteBetsy Black
Love, Love, Love these cards!! Way too cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
BJ
Love, love, love these cards! Soo cute! Thanks Mary!
ReplyDeleteBJ
I love these little note cards!! Thanks for giving us the alternatives within the Cricut cartidges. Thanks for a chance to win some stamps as well.
ReplyDeleteI love these note cards!!! They are super adorable. Thanks for giving the alternative images in the Cricut cartridges as well. I can't wait to make some of them. Thanks for the blog candy as well!!
ReplyDeleteOh Mary, I just love these cards. They are so stinkin cute. Thanks for posting the Cricut Carts. I going to make some of these.
ReplyDeleteAnne :)
http://createacardbyanne.blogspot.com
Wonderful. Cards! I bet he will smile every time he finds one in his lunch box. Great hop too. Thanks for the chance to win 2 of your stamp sets
ReplyDeleteHugs
Georgia
Love your cards! They are so cute!
ReplyDeleteAnnette
abetenson@hotmail.com
Love these cards!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so wonderful! I love them!
ReplyDeleteO SO CUTE!!
ReplyDeleteMary, how could your dh not love those little love notes - they are so cute! Thanks for all you do to inspire us.
ReplyDeleteI've been a follower for quite some time and love all that you do. These note cards are just adorable. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful ideas with us.
ReplyDeleteWhat cute, cute cards and sentiments and THANK YOU for not forgetting the Cricut users!
ReplyDeletethanks for the quick and easy card ideas. Wendy@arrowa.com
ReplyDeleteI also loved the little cards. Thanks for showing us those. And, I also want to thank you for sharing the Cricut cuts as well. Love your cards.
ReplyDeleteHello Mary.....
ReplyDeleteStill love watching your videos! Keep them coming!
Jo-Anne
cute,cute,cute Mary. U are the master card maker in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteHi Mary, I think all of the cards are just so darn cute! They always are! I'm sure they will put a big smile on your hubby's face!
ReplyDeletePam
scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com
Thanks for all your great ideas for cards. These note cards are another cute idea.
ReplyDeleteI love watching your videos. I am new to crafting I have 2 cricuts, 1 ecraft, a big shot. Just watching your videos to learn more.
ReplyDeleteLove your videos, you make beautiful cards
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! Love the little 3x3 cards, they are so much fun! Yours turned out so adorable! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSo cute, I love everything you do.
ReplyDeletePam at http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/
love the bg stamps!!! thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteI've been watching your videos for some time now and I'm a new subscriber here today. I LOVE your cards and I'm happy to say I can use Nikki's paper piecings (I have several in fact) and my Cricut for these cards. Thanks for the chance to win, as I don't have any of your stamps yet!
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