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Lorrie McCullershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02460940408207005073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117357160314715267.post-44435554020183635022018-05-17T01:50:00.002-04:002018-05-17T01:50:51.731-04:00Jazz up a Jacket with Expo International Trim<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am so happy to be hopping... blog hopping that is! This month's Designer Crafts Connection blog hop is featuring <a href="https://www.expointl.com/" target="_blank">Expo International</a> trim. <a href="https://www.expointl.com/" target="_blank">Expo International</a> makes some of the most beautiful ribbon, trims, and appliques on the market. Follow me as I show you how I used some amazing appliques to take a plain black blazer from "blah" to "WOW", all with absolutely no sewing!<br />
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First, let's talk a little about my inspiration for this project. I love classic country music. I was raised on those old country songs and even went to college in Nashville, TN. One of the things that I love from the old days of country are the highly decorated <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nudie_Cohn" target="_blank">"Nudie suits"</a> that were worn back in the day by Porter Wagner and Dolly Parton (the suits were made by a famous tailor named Nudie Cohn). The suits featured lots of sequins and embroidery.<br />
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I wanted to make my own version of the Nudie suit, but a little more contemporary and a little more subtle, but still with lots of flair... and that's where Expo International comes in!<br />
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<li>Expo International <a href="http://www.expointl.com/trina-iron-on-embroidered-roses-applique-pair-red/" target="_blank">Trina Iron On Embroidered Roses Applique</a></li>
<li>Expo International <a href="http://www.expointl.com/olowin-25mm-iron-on-trim-white-multi/" target="_blank">Olowin Iron On Trim (white multi)</a></li>
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Attach beaded trim to all pocket openings (breast pocket and 2 lower pockets) with fabric glue. I used Fabri-Tac from Beacon Adhesives.</div>
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Iron on embroidered letters on front and back. I placed the front letter right on the breast pocket, directly under the beaded trim.</div>
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Iron on rose applique and embroidered letter onto the back of the jacket.</div>
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And that's it! It was so easy and I didn't have to sew one single thing! Now I have an updated take on the classic country suit jacket with just enough flair that will make everyone take notice.</div>
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If you want to see more gorgeous projects using Expo International trims and appliques, click <a href="http://designercraftsconnection.blogspot.com/2018/05/expo-international-terrific-trims.html" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a> for all of the other designers' blogs in the hop. We are also giving away a prize pack full of Expo goodies -- just comment on the <a href="http://designercraftsconnection.blogspot.com/2018/05/expo-international-terrific-trims.html" target="_blank">DCC blog post</a> and tell us what projects you loved!</div>
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<br />Lorrie McCullershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02460940408207005073noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117357160314715267.post-46936060858789260412018-02-22T00:00:00.000-05:002018-02-22T00:00:04.254-05:00Mixing It Up with Marabu!Today here on Forty11 Designs, I am mixing it up with <a href="https://www.marabucreative-usa.com/" target="_blank">Marabu</a> and the <a href="http://designercraftsconnection.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Designer Crafts Connection</a>! I'll show you how you can make totally cute painted spring vases using Marabu Porcelain and Glass Paint.<br />
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Marabu makes amazing color products for fabrics, mixed media, and more, but our blog hop is focusing on their porcelain and glass paints. These paints are highly pigmented, come in <a href="https://www.marabucreative-usa.com/our-products/porcelain-glass-paints/porcelain/" target="_blank">bottles</a> and <a href="http://www.marabucreative-usa.com/our-products/porcelain-glass-paints/porcelain-glas-painter/" target="_blank">markers</a>, and (the best part) are dishwasher-safe!<br />
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For this project, I picked up these colored vases at the dollar store (y'all know that is my favorite place for crafting materials). They had a lot of great colors, but I went with yellow, pink, and purple for a springtime feel.<br />
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I made sure to wash them thoroughly so that the paint would have a clean surface to adhere to. I then used an adhesive stencil on two of the vases (a chevron pattern on one and a flower pattern on the other), and applied the paint with a sponge paintbrush with a pouncing motion.<br />
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For the other vase, I went with a more free-hand approach. I made polka dots in white, blue, and green just using a round sponge pouncer. Now, I'm gonna admit something here... I totally forgot to take a photo of that process, but you can basically figure it out from the final photo!<br />
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How awesome and easy is that? Just think of all the plain glassware from the dollar store that you can turn into cool custom pieces!<br />
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There are so many other ways to use Marabu Porcelain and Glass Paints and Markers -- just follow these links to the other DCC blogs in this hop!<br />
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<a href="https://theflamingochronicals.blogspot.com/2018/02/DCCMarabu.html" target="_blank">Anita Scroggins</a></div>
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<a href="https://ivorypaperhousedesigns.com/a-tisket-a-tasket-a-marabu-basket" target="_blank">Trish Cortez</a></div>
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<a href="https://scraps-of-reflections.blogspot.com/2018/02/altered-mosaic-painted-bottle.html" target="_blank">Erin Reed</a></div>
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<a href="https://myscrapnstuff.blogspot.com/2018/02/glass-decorating-with-marabu-creative.html" target="_blank">Nadine Carlier</a></div>
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<a href="https://sbartist.blogspot.com/2018/02/cre8time-in-looking-glass-marabu.html" target="_blank">Susan Brown</a></div>
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Lorrie McCullershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02460940408207005073noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117357160314715267.post-50963887066435531422017-11-27T13:00:00.000-05:002017-11-27T13:00:44.050-05:00Handmade with Love Super Bundle On Sale Now!<center><a rel="nofollow" href="https://us154.isrefer.com/go/HWLSB2017/a1386/"><img width="634" height="952" src="https://cdn.ultimatebundles.com/HWLSB2017/For%20Affiliates/Banners/Image%20Grids/Grid_General_Pinterest_X-long.png" /></a></center>
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Snow’s about ready to fall in the Northern hemisphere, and what will you be doing when it does?</p>
<p>Sitting by a crackling fire…</p>
<p>Hot cup of tea nearby…</p>
<p>Soft yarn and smooth needles in your lap…</p>
<p>Sounds like you’re ready for colder weather :).</p>
<p>If you’ve been on the run all summer and fall, it’s about time for your schedule to slow down just a bit… which means you’ll be reaching for your next handmade project.</p>
<p>I can’t think of a better way to welcome winter than to tell you about a collection of digital resources you’re going to be starry-eyed over.</p>
<p>It’s called the Handmade with Love Super Bundle.</p>
<p>Before I tell you what’s in it, can we talk about that name? It’s almost like this was created with you in mind. 🙂</p>
<p>Everything you make, every stitch you count, knit, sew, crochet, quilt… you do them all with love, don’t you? </p>
<p>I feel exactly the same way. </p>
<p>That’s why I’m so excited to tell you all this bundle, so you can soak up more of the joy and relaxation that comes with handcrafting.</p>
<p>Okay, let’s talk about what’s inside :-).</p>
<p>With over 200 patterns, projects, and step-by-step tutorials, you’ll find dreamy projects to create, new ways to sharpen your skills, or even a whole new technique to play with (quilting! fabric dyeing! rug making! weaving!).</p>
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<p>It’s basically a crafter’s dream collection. Swoon. </p>
<p>And even better? You’ll get all these projects and fresh patterns – created by hip, modern designers like Allison Glass, Elise Blaha-Cripe, Anne Weil, Rebecca Langford, and Liat Gat (plus 47 others)… </p>
<p>…for just $29.97. (They’re worth over $1,000!)</p>
<p>Curious how it’s possible to get all of this so inexpensively? </p>
<p>The creators of these patterns, tutorials, courses and more joined forces to offer this incredibly special bundle, but just for a super short period of time. Once the sale’s over, they’ll go back to selling their products and patterns at full price. </p>
<p>I really can’t speak highly enough about the quality and value of what’s inside, especially for this price! </p>
<p>Want to check it out and get your own Handmade with Love Super Bundle? </p>
<p>This is how it works: </p>
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<li>Use their Getting Started Guide to pick the project or technique you want to try your hand at first and start creating! </li>
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<p>The most important detail, though, is that this bundle is available for just 8 days! (I told you it was short!)</p>
<p>After Monday night, December 4th, the sale ends and you’d have to buy all of these products individually. </p>
<p>It’s even backed by a 30 day full money-back happiness guarantee, so you can make sure it’s right for you. </p>
<p>Their customer service is amazing, and they truly want to make sure you’re taken care of and that you love your bundle. </p>
<p>If you’re ready to spend more time making and unplugging from technology this season, this is just what you need.</p>
<p>Create one-of-a-kind items to wear, gift, decorate with, and simply enjoy, with this curated, convenient, and super affordable library of patterns and projects. </p>
<p>Learn more or get your bundle here <a>href=”https://us154.isrefer.com/go/HWLSB2017/a1386/”>https://us154.isrefer.com/go/HWLSB2017/a1386/</a><br />Lorrie McCullershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02460940408207005073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117357160314715267.post-86158698643542198572017-11-16T00:00:00.000-05:002017-11-16T00:00:14.964-05:00DCC Blog Hop: Colorique and U-Paint Metal CraftsToday, I am blog hopping with the <a href="https://designercraftsconnection.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Designer Crafts Connection</a>, <a href="https://www.lisamariejimenezstore.com/" target="_blank">ColorBox Colorique by Lisa Marie Jimenez</a>, and <a href="https://upaintcrafts.com/" target="_blank">U-Paint Metal Crafts</a>!<br />
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U-Paint Metal Crafts are the perfect addition to any of your holiday decor projects. I took this plain wire basket from drab to fab with the <a href="https://upaintcrafts.com/product/holiday-horn/" target="_blank">Holiday Horn metal piece</a> and ColoriQue ink. ColoriQue is amazing -- it's so easy to create a verdigris patina effect in just a couple of steps!<br />
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I started by washing the metal piece with soap and water. This removes any grease or metal dust that may be on the piece from the manufacturing process. After drying, I painted the piece with a light coat of white acrylic paint to serve as a primer as well as a base color for my patina effect.<br />
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Once the primer coat was dry, I then applied <a href="https://www.lisamariejimenezstore.com/collections/colorique" target="_blank">Clearsnap ColorBox ColoriQue by Lisa Marie Jimenez in Verdigris</a> using a foam sponge paint brush. I applied it lightly using a tapping technique so that some of the white paint can still be seen.<br />
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Lastly, I applied <a href="https://www.lisamariejimenezstore.com/collections/colorique" target="_blank">Clearsnap ColorBox ColoriQue by Lisa Marie Jimenez in Black Diamond</a> using the same sponging technique. This really helped to give the piece an antiqued look!<br />
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I finished the piece by sealing the color with a heat tool. Just make sure to protect your fingers -- this piece is metal so it will be hot! I then took a wire basket that I picked up at my local big box store and attached a velvet Christmas bow. Using hot glue, I attached the Holiday Horn to the bow.<br />
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Imagine how pretty this would be in your bathroom holding hand towels for guests or as a beautiful gift basket filled with kitchen items!<br />
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Now go check out all of the other beautiful holiday pieces from U-Paint Metal Crafts and ColoriQue over at the <a href="https://designercraftsconnection.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Designer Crafts Connection blog</a> -- you are sure to find something that will inspire you to make something beautiful!Lorrie McCullershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02460940408207005073noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117357160314715267.post-7248094458922474622017-09-28T05:00:00.000-04:002017-09-28T05:00:01.451-04:00Hopping with Buttons Galore and Poppystamps -- Holiday Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Are you hopping with us today? If you are you should have reached me from </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><a href="http://akeptlife.blogspot.com/search/label/Poppystamps" target="_blank">Jeanne Jachna's </a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://akeptlife.blogspot.com/search/label/Poppystamps" target="_blank">blog</a>. If you’d like to start at the beginning and get all the details, you can find them at the <a href="http://buttonsgaloreandmore.net/" target="_blank">Buttons Galore and More blog</a>!</span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white;">My project is a holiday card using an awesome die from Poppystamps and buttons and sequins from Buttons Galore and More!</span></span></span><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.poppystamps.com/1867-Open-Hillside-craft-die_p_981.html" target="_blank">"Open Hillside" die from Poppystamps</a></li>
<li><a href="https://buttonsgaloreandmore.com/collections/sequin-seed-beads/products/winter-whites-ll608" target="_blank">28 Lilac Lane "Winter Whites" Sequin and Bead Mix from Buttons Galore and More</a></li>
<li><a href="https://buttonsgaloreandmore.com/collections/premium-collection/products/festival-of-lights-sequin-tin-ll323" target="_blank">28 Lilac Lane "Festival of Lights" Premium Sequin Tin from Buttons Galore and More</a></li>
<li><a href="https://buttonsgaloreandmore.com/collections/winter/products/4794" target="_blank">"I Love Snow" buttons from Buttons Galore and More</a></li>
<li>light blue card base</li>
<li>white cardstock</li>
<li>ThermoWeb 1/4" Super Tape</li>
<li>ThermoWeb Memory Tape Runner</li>
<li>letter stickers from NRN Designs</li>
<li>Sizzix Big Shot</li>
<li>button shank remover</li>
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<li>Using a Sizzix Big Shot machine and the Poppystamps "Open Hillside" die, die cut one card front from white cardstock. Ink edges of die cut if desired. Attach the die cut to the blue card using a tape runner.</li>
<li>Remove shanks from backs of snowflake buttons. Attach buttons to card using small pieces of Supertape.</li>
<li>Using tape runner, attach stars from "Festival of Lights" sequin mix to card front (interspersed among snowflakes).</li>
<li>Line all 4 edges of the white die cut with Supertape. Sprinkle with "Winter White" sequin mix.</li>
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This card is easy to make, but looks like you spent tons of time!<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><i>Ready to see more designs made with products from both Poppystamps and Buttons Galore and More? The next stop on this shop is <a href="http://marybethstimeforpaper.blogspot.com/search/label/Poppystamps" target="_blank">Marybeth Lopez</a>. </i></span><br />
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To honor those lost last year in the Pulse nightclub massacre, I decided to create a "love is love" bookmark using the <a href="https://upaintcrafts.com/product/linked-hearts/" target="_blank">Linked Hearts Bookmark by U‐Paint® Metal Crafts</a>. I used some amazing acrylic paints from <a href="http://decoart.com/" target="_blank">DecoArt</a> and beautiful glitter from <a href="https://www.tonic-studios.com/collections/nuvo" target="_blank">Tonic Studios</a>. This bookmark celebrates love in all of its forms and reminds me that we are all in this together!<br />
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You won't lose your keys again... well, ok, you might still misplace them, but when you find them, you will know they are yours with this fun keychain!<br />
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I picked up this burlap wristlet keychain at Hobby Lobby and then added my initials using <a href="http://www.hobbylobby.com/Wearable-Art/Iron-Ons-Appliques/White-Chunky-Embroidered-Iron-On-Letters---1%22/p/80799760" target="_blank">JOY 1" Chunky Iron-On Embroidered Letters</a> (as shown below).<br />
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After ironing on the letters, I embellished the keychain using coordinating buttons and mini pearls from the <a href="https://buttonsgaloreandmore.com/collections/embellishment-kits/products/lets-go-ll214" target="_blank">"Let's Go" 28 Lilac Lane embellishment kit from Buttons Galore</a> for a beautiful finished look. I attached the buttons and pearls using <a href="http://www.beaconadhesives.com/all/paper-mixed-media/3-in-1/" target="_blank">Beacon's 3-in-1 Advanced Craft Glue</a>.<br />
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So now, my keys look fancy without the expense of machine embroidery!Lorrie McCullershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02460940408207005073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117357160314715267.post-56974267912098204152017-07-04T20:51:00.000-04:002017-07-04T21:30:36.448-04:00"Let Freedom Ring" Mini-Album<div style="text-align: center;">
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The July 4th holiday may be over, but now you have to get all of the photos that you took at the cookouts, parades, and fireworks displays scrapped! Why not create a mini-album using Deflecto flexible pouches and pear clips?<br />
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<li><a href="https://buttonsgaloreandmore.com/collections/buttons-basics/products/patriotic-mix-bcb151" target="_blank">Buttons Galore Patriotic Mix</a> buttons</li>
<li>tape runner</li>
<li>adhesive dots</li>
<li>adhesive foam squares</li>
<li>scissors</li>
<li>paper trimmer</li>
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Now you have a simple mini-album that you can easily carry to show off those favorite holiday moments!Lorrie McCullershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02460940408207005073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117357160314715267.post-51671296611866059082017-07-01T00:00:00.000-04:002017-07-04T21:12:10.750-04:00Patriotic Metal Star Wreath<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This mini wreath might be small but it packs a large patriotic punch!<br />
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I used a <a href="https://upaintcrafts.com/product/star/" target="_blank">star from U‐Paint® Metal Crafts</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> and painted it using </span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://decoart.com/multi-surface/" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.2s; vertical-align: baseline;">Americana® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint™ </a><span style="background-color: white;">by</span><a href="http://decoart.com/multi-surface/" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.2s; vertical-align: baseline;"> DecoArt®</a> to give it a distressed, rustic look. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">This wreath would be perfect for a window or door decoration. And who says you have to just use it for July 4th? The distressed finish would look amazing in your home year-round!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Who cares if you can’t make it to the beach this summer? Bring the beach to you every single day with these super cute crafty sunglasses (that look and feel like they are covered in sand) featuring summer-themed buttons from Buttons Galore!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Last year, my husband and I took a cruise to New England and Canada, so when I saw the <a href="https://upaintcrafts.com/product/lobster/" target="_blank">U-Paint Metal Crafts l</a></span><span style="color: #1155cc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://upaintcrafts.com/product/lobster/" target="_blank">obster</a></span><span style="font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, I knew it would be the perfect embellishment for my scrapbook page of our arrival in Maine.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Start by cleaning your metal piece with denatured alcohol and a paper towel. The denatured alcohol removes any oils, grease, and metal dust. This is important so that the paint will adhere to the metal.</span></span></div>
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<br />Lorrie McCullershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02460940408207005073noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117357160314715267.post-61038221993323867132017-06-05T00:00:00.000-04:002017-06-05T20:51:55.626-04:00Father's Day Baseball Stand<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Is your dad or husband a baseball fan? If he is, then I have the perfect project for a Father's Day gift that will "knock it out of the park" -- a place to display his best souvenirs!<br />
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Deflecto's <a href="http://deflecto.com/products/pc/Acrylic-Display-Blocks-56p1059.htm#.WS8bo2jytPY" target="_blank">Acrylic Display Block</a> is such a cool way to show off your treasures. It's a solid piece of acrylic that is just the right size for displaying smaller items: a baseball fits perfectly on it!<br />
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In keeping with the baseball theme, I decorated the display block with these adorable <a href="https://buttonsgaloreandmore.com/collections/sports/products/baseball-value-pack" target="_blank">buttons from Buttons Galore</a>. They are so easy to attach to the block -- just put a little dot of hot glue on the back of each button!<br />
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I placed a baseball stand on top of the display block to hold the baseball. I actually made it myself using my 3D printer! But if you don't have a 3D printer, you can always keep the ball from rolling off the stand by placing a large metal washer on top of the block (attach with hot glue) and then placing the ball on top of the washer -- the hole in the washer will hold the ball so it won't roll.<br />
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Now, Dad has a fun way to display his favorite ballpark memories, either at home or at work!<br />
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For even more fun projects using Deflecto products, check out the <a href="http://deflectotocraftwith.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Deflecto Crafts blog</a>. We have such a talented team of designers that make awesome things every month!Lorrie McCullershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02460940408207005073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117357160314715267.post-77307365716070076692017-06-01T00:00:00.000-04:002017-06-01T00:00:00.169-04:00DIY Recipe Box<br />
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When I got married, I went from eating cold cereal for dinner to actually having to cook meals! I was at a loss for food ideas so I went on a search for easy family recipes. Oh how I wish someone had given me a set of recipes for a bridal shower gift!<br />
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So instead of buying the newlyweds something that they will never use, what about giving them a handmade recipe box filled with your family's favorite recipes?!<br />
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This recipe box is super easy to make! I started with a plain recipe box that I found at Hobby Lobby. I then covered the box with patterned paper from the "Farm House" collection by <a href="http://acidfree.com/" target="_blank">Keller's Creations</a> using glossy Mod Podge.<br />
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I used embellishments from the same paper line to decorate the box. For dimension, I then added words made from Joy embroidered letters. I kept the letters white, but they are easy to dye to match any kitchen decor.<br />
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Believe me, it may not seem like much, but the new bride will really appreciate this. This recipe box is sure to be treasured for years to come!<br />
<br />Lorrie McCullershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02460940408207005073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117357160314715267.post-1469495870643231672017-05-30T00:00:00.001-04:002017-05-30T00:00:18.933-04:00Exciting news -- New DT'sIt's been a busy time over here at Forty11 Designs, and it's just getting busier... and better. I have been named as a brand ambassador for <a href="https://upaintcrafts.com/" target="_blank">U-Paint Metal Crafts</a> and <a href="https://buttonsgaloreandmore.com/" target="_blank">Buttons Galore</a>!<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://upaintcrafts.com/" target="_blank">U-Paint Metal Crafts</a> <span style="font-family: "kreon"; font-size: 16px;">is an arm of the Frank Morrow Company, designed expressly for DIY craft market. </span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">After eleven months of effort, the all-new crafts division features three unique lines for the craft industry and individual DIY crafters. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">I am part of their very first design team and I can't wait to show y'all all the cool uses for these awesome products.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">So be sure to check back here often to see all of the new things that I will be sharing with y'all. Lots of fun and exciting crafts are just around the corner!</span><br />
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The month of May is here, and we know that May brings two things: flowers and Mother's Day! I decided that I would combine those two lovely things into one beautiful desk set just for Mom.<br />
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I then took paper flowers and added a little color and shimmer to them with some spray ink and shimmer spray, both from the same collection as the paper and doilies! Once those flowers were dry, I attached them on top of the folded doilies using adhesive dots. I finished them with buttons from <a href="https://buttonsgaloreandmore.com/collections/embellishment-bottles/products/gemstome-ll221" target="_blank">Buttons Galore</a>.<br />
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For the other half of my project, I used the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/deflect-o-Products-organizers-fingertips-together/dp/B004E2Q1YY/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1493671912&sr=8-6&keywords=deflecto+cube+organizer" target="_blank">Deflecto Stackable Cube Organizer</a>. Using the same patterned papers that I used for the frame, I placed 4 pieces of paper inside the cube and attached them to the sides using adhesive dots. I then placed doilies on the outside of each side of the cube, and finished them off with a paper flower and button to match the frame.<br />
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Mom will love this set -- it can be used to brighten up her desk at work, hold her makeup brushes in the bathroom, or hold cooking utensils in the kitchen! She will think of you every time she sees it!<br />
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As most of y'all know, I am a Georgia girl, born and bred, so this little wooden plaque just speaks to my heart!<br />
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I made this adorable sign at the <a href="http://www.pinnersconference.com/" target="_blank">Pinners Conference</a> here in Atlanta (if you haven't heard of it, you have to go check it out -- it's amazing). A company called <a href="http://www.unfinishedwoodco.com/" target="_blank">Unfinished Wood Co.</a> (based here in GA) had these wonderful wood pieces that we then finished using paints from <a href="https://plaidonline.com/" target="_blank">Plaid Crafts</a> (also based here in GA -- are you seeing a pattern here?).<br />
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The paints from Plaid are seriously fantastic. I mean, these people just know what they are doing when it comes to all sorts of finishes for crafting. For the background wood, I used <a href="https://plaidonline.com/brands/folkart/folkart-homedecorchalk" target="_blank">FolkArt Home Decor Chalk Paint</a> and then scraped the paint with a plastic spatula to remove some of the paint and give it a more distressed look. Then I painted the Georgia portion with more FolkArt Home Decor Chalk Paint and the new <a href="https://plaidonline.com/brands/folkart/folkart-picklingwash" target="_blank">Folk Art Pickling Wash</a> (love that stuff!), again using a scraper to remove some of the paint so that the wood grain could be seen. I distressed the edges with chalk paint and splattered the whole plaque to give it a more rustic look. <br />
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I wanted to give the sign a little more texture so I added <a href="http://www.joysa.com/" target="_blank">embroidered letters from JOY,</a> spelling out the word "home". I love the extra little bit of depth that the fabric letters give that I wouldn't have gotten from paint or vinyl.<br />
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I simply adore this little sign and I can't wait to hang it up and show everyone my state pride!<br />
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<i>A big thanks to Unfinished Wood Co. and Plaid for this fun and adorable sign and awesome paint products!</i>Lorrie McCullershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02460940408207005073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117357160314715267.post-56924927519736831902017-04-19T23:00:00.000-04:002017-04-20T12:03:20.065-04:00Mother's Day Card featuring Rinea Foil<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Show your mom just how much you love her with a beautiful handmade card using Rinea double sided foil paper!<br />
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This foil paper is amazing! It's not like the other foils on the market -- this requires no heat or special machine. This <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "news cycle";">has two thin layers of colorful aluminum foil with a sheet of paper sandwiched between them. This gives the material a paper-like sturdiness with the malleability of foil. It keeps the shape it is given which makes it ideal for creating 3-dimensional objects. It </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "news cycle";">can be embossed, die cut, punched, sanded, folded, painted, stamped, and written on! It comes in a variety of colors and is double-sided so you have gorgeous color on both sides of your creation. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "news cycle";"><span style="background-color: white;">pop-up card base (I used one from Recollections)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "news cycle";"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://www.rinea.com/store/p17/SamplerPacks.html" target="_blank">Rinea foil glossy assorted sampler pack</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "news cycle";">large rhinestone or button</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "news cycle";"><span style="background-color: white;">Fiskars border punch</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "news cycle";"><span style="background-color: white;">adhesive dots</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "news cycle";"><span style="background-color: white;">1. Lightly trace the front of the card onto a piece of Rinea foil paper with a pencil. Cut out with scissors.</span></span><br />
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7. Use more border strips to decorate the top and bottom of the main portion of the card. Attach the flower to the card using adhesive dots. Finish the flower with a large self-adhesive rhinestone!<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "news cycle";">I love the way that this foil holds it shape! I couldn't have gotten such a cool 3D effect on the flower using regular paper; regular paper flowers would have had to be flattened, but the foil petals can stay more rolled to really stand out.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "news cycle";">I hope you enjoyed seeing what you can do with Rinea foil paper. For more ideas, check out the other <a href="http://designercraftsconnection.blogspot.com/2017/04/rock-your-sparkle-with-rinea.html" target="_blank">Designer Crafts Connection</a> posts!</span><br />
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This spring flowers are in bloom, and so is this adorable little pencil cup! With some buttons, a few flowers, and a little washi tape, a regular pencil holder brings a little of the outside straight to your desk.<br />
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I started with the <a href="http://deflecto.com/products/pc/Pencil-Cup-w-Photo-Frames-54p296.htm#.WN_5wfnyvIU" target="_blank">Deflecto Pencil Cup with Photo Frames</a>. This little cup not only organizes your pens and pencils, but serves as a way to display your favorite photos.<br />
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I gave it some spring flair with patterned washi tape along the top and bottom edges all the way around the cup. How adorable are those little chicks?<br />
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I then added some acetate flowers and accented them with buttons from the <a href="https://buttonsgaloreandmore.com/collections/embellishment-bottles" target="_blank">"28 Lilac Lane" line of embellishments from Buttons Galore</a> using glue dots (If you have never seen the 28 Lilac Lane stuff, <a href="https://buttonsgaloreandmore.com/collections/embellishment-bottles" target="_blank">go get some now</a> -- you will thank me because it's so adorable).<br />
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Finally, using a quote card and patterned paper from Fancy Pants Designs, I decorated the frames on the inside of the cup, a great place for Easter pics of the kids.<br />
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Now, even if I am stuck inside, I can have a little bit of spring right in my craft room!<br />
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Thanks for stopping by and keep on crafting!Lorrie McCullershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02460940408207005073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117357160314715267.post-64189448597941467662017-04-01T00:00:00.000-04:002017-04-19T17:43:11.596-04:00"Eggstravagant" Easter Door Decor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Your front door will be hopping with this cute Easter egg!<br />
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While out shopping, I found this adorable felt Easter egg at the Dollar Tree. Yes, I said the Dollar Tree -- that adorable egg was just a dollar! Can you believe it? It even has cute purple glitter all the way around it.<br />
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I wanted to add just a little more to it so I grabbed some new <a href="http://www.joysa.com/" target="_blank">JOY</a> Chunky Block Letters (you can find Joy letters at Michaels, Hobby Lobby, and Amazon). I ironed on the blue Chunky Block letters to the felt egg -- the purple and blue color combo just looks so "springtime fresh"!<br />
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So easy and it turned out great. Now, my front door is ready for Peter Cottontail with this "eggstravagant" decoration!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Disclosure: I was provided with letters free of charge from JOY.</i></span><br />
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Oh my giddy aunt! Have you seen these new <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=990492&U=816641&M=51766&urllink=" target="_blank">Cricut bags and totes</a>? THEY ARE AMAZING, Y'ALL!<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">These premium crafting bags are designed to provide organization and storage for your Cricut machine and craft supplies. Whether used for organization at home or storage on the go, these stylish bags are the perfect solution for serious crafters. </span></span><br />
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But you know that you need awesome Cricut supplies to go in these awesome new totes, right? Well, I've got you covered there too because Cricut is having their <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="background-color: white;">Anniversary Sale</b><span style="background-color: white;"> through April 4, 2017! </span><span style="background-color: white;">You can get <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=406218&m=51766&u=816641" target="_blank">30% off materials, mats, and blades</a>, <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=816641&b=567915&m=51766&afftrack=&urllink=shop%2Ecricut%2Ecom%2Fen%5Fus%2Fcuttlebug%2Faccessories%2Ehtml" target="_blank">50% off Cuttlebug acccessories</a>, and <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=816641&b=567915&m=51766&afftrack=&urllink=shop%2Ecricut%2Ecom%2Fen%5Fus%2Fmachines%2Fcricut%2Dexplore%2Done%2Ehtml" target="_blank">Explore One machines are just $149.99</a>. As an added bonus, everything will </span><span style="background-color: white;"><b>ship for FREE</b></span><span style="background-color: white;"> with code </span><b style="background-color: white;">CRICUTANNIVERSARY</b><span style="background-color: white;">.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">So head on over to <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=633029&U=816641&M=51766&urllink=" target="_blank">Cricut.com</a></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> and grab yourself something new!</span></span>Lorrie McCullershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02460940408207005073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117357160314715267.post-36759517189694155352017-03-16T00:00:00.000-04:002017-03-30T15:09:06.680-04:00Etched Glass Lantern featuring Etchall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello crafters -- Lorrie here and today, I am " blog hopping" with the Designer Crafts Connection and <a href="http://etchall.com/" target="_blank">Etchall</a>! We are bringing you some really cool etched glass crafts using Etchall, a glass etching cream that is like no other. I will show you how to turn plain glass into frosted "antiqued" glass using nothing but Etchall and a sponge!<br />
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Most people use Etchall with stencils to put words or designs on their glass pieces. However, I wanted something a little different. I wanted to give my glass an overall frosted effect so that when a candle is put inside, the candlelight is more diffused and looks a little softer. I found out that is very easy to do with <a href="http://etchall.com/store/products/etchall-etching-creme/" target="_blank">Etchall Etching Creme</a>.<br />
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I started with a metal "Landen" lantern from Pier 1 Imports. It features glass panels set in black metal.<br />
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Next I removed all of the panels from the lantern and cleaned them with alcohol and a paper towel. It's important to clean the glass with alcohol instead of glass cleaner before you begin etching. Alcohol gets rid of all dirt and oils; if you use glass cleaner, it may leave behind residue that will resist etching.<br />
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I then poured out about 4 tablespoons of <a href="http://etchall.com/store/products/etchall-etching-creme/" target="_blank">Etchall etching creme</a> onto a piece of wax paper. Don't worry about pouring out too much -- <b>Etchall is reusable</b> so any excess you may have can be placed right back in the jar to use again!<br />
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To give the glass a frosted look, I used a sponging technique. When using Etchall, make sure you use a plastic sponge (I used a dish sponge from the dollar store). I dipped the sponge into the Etchall and then "pounced" the sponge on the wax paper to get creme into all of the little holes. Once the sponge was loaded with Etchall, I pounced the sponge onto the glass. I made sure to pounce straight up and down; any side to side movement will smear the etching creme and won't give the mottled appearance you are looking for.<br />
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These were my panels after sponging. The creme will have an uneven appearance when using the sponging technique -- that's OK! That's how your glass gets that cool frosted effect. I then waited about 20 minutes before washing the glass panels under warm running water to remove all of the Etchall. Finally, I dried the panels with a paper towel and put them back into the lantern.<br />
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Isn't that absolutely gorgeous? I love how the glass now has almost an antique look to it. And it only took about 30 minutes to go from plain to WOW, and I was able to do it in my kitchen -- Etchall doesn't have a strong smell like a lot of other etching creams so I didn't have to stink up my house!<br />
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I hope y'all enjoyed this little project. It's really easy, so go out there, grab some Etchall, and start etching!<br />
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Show everyone what a lucky gal you are with this adorable St. Patrick's Day-themed frame featuring Deflecto craft frames and Oly*Fun fabric!<br />
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Deflecto 4"x6" Green Craft Frame<br />
Black and white Oly*Fun craft material from Fairfield World<br />
ThermOWeb Zots<br />
self-adhesive rhinestones (gold, yellow, or orange)<br />
ribbon (I used rainbow ribbon but you can also use separate ribbons in rainbow colors)<br />
Quick Quotes Powder Puff chalk ink in "Tahiti"<br />
patterned paper<br />
alphabet stickers<br />
American Crafts Thickers<br />
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First, draw and cut a pot/kettle shape from the <a href="http://amzn.to/2mfExpO" target="_blank">black Oly*Fun</a>. I love using Oly*Fun fabric because it is very easy to cut and it won't fray! Attach to the bottom right corner of the frame using <a href="http://amzn.to/2lAE12r" target="_blank">Zots adhesive dots</a> (I find that Zots work really well on these frames and they don't show through the fabric). Then use the self-adhesive rhinestones to create the "gold" on top of the pot/kettle.<br />
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Use patterned paper to create a background to place inside the opening of the frame. Finally, use alphabet letters to spell out the sentiment. I placed the small letters on the paper, and the larger puffy Thickers letters on the outside of the frame to give the project even more dimension!<br />
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Remember, March is National Craft Month -- keep on crafting!<br />
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