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Jodi's
Cinnamon Potpourri Pie
Jodi Trovato is a young busy and
creative homemaker. She is married and has 3 beautiful daughters. She
discovered cinna-minnies cinnamon clay one day while searching for a
non bake clay that would be easy to work with. During her internet
search she came across www.cinna-minnies.com website and read about
our cinnamon modeling clay mix and decided to give our clay a try.
She Said, " I was amazed at the results I received from cinna-minnies
cinnamon clay. It was very easy to mix up and work with. There are
many things you can do with it.. The projects you can create are only
limited by your own imagination. I have used other no bake cinnamon
clay recipes only to be dissapointed with them .. So needless to say I
stick with Cinna-Minnies Cinnamon Clay. The cinnamon fragrance lasts
for months on end .. I have one from June that still smells strong."
Jodi has agreed to share her instructions for the Cinnamon Potpourri
Pie she created using our cinnamon modeling clay.
This pie will look so
cute sitting in your country kitchen.
Cinnamon
Potpourri Pie Instructions
2 packages of Cinna-Minnies Cinnamon Clay mix
2 small cereal bowls that is dedicated for craft
use
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Mix one package of the clay per instructions. Roll the cinnamon
clay flat to at least a 1/4 inch thickness. Spray
a light coating of
Pam cooking spray inside the bowl first than
Carefully lay the clay
inside the bowl and pinch a finger distance all
around the pie for a
country pie crust look or use a fork but lightly
and let air dry.
Mix the next package and roll the clay flat to a 1/4 inch thickness
and lay
it across the under side of another bowl that has been sprayed lightly
with
Pam Cooking spray Set it aside and allow it to air dry.
For me both items have easily slipped out an off the bowl with no
cracking
or breaking. Fill with holiday scented rosehips .. And enjoy ...
Jodi
Each package of the cinnamon clay arrives at
your home with complete
Clay mixing instructions, a tips and hints
sheet and a supply list.
Editor’s Note:
Just a gentle reminder that all of the
designs created by our guest designers are copyrighted and may not
be published in any print format. These designs are generously
shared as idea stimulators for those who use our cinnamon
modeling clay to make items for personal use or for sale (in limited
amounts) at retail craft shows and craft fairs only.
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Vicki Zenier's
Cinnamon Clay Challenge Project
My name is Vicki Zenier and I am a stay-at-home/Work at
home Mom to 3 little boys.
“I was thrilled when Rochelle came up with the Cinnamon Challenge. It
was so much fun to do, and Rochelle takes all the guesswork out of how
to make fun and easy cinnamon creations. The cinnamon modeling clay mix
was very easy to mix up and rolling out was a breeze. This cinnamon clay
has a wonderful easy to work with consistency when it is all mixed.
I definitely recommend that you order some of Rochelle's Cinnamon
Modeling Clay Mix.
Everyone would have a blast making their own cinnamon ornaments. I have
only tried the the cinnamon and glue mixture, Which is not easy to work
with and cracks etc. Rochelle's Cinna-Minnie Cinnamon Modeling Clay Mix
is so much easier to work with. I followed the directions that come with
each cinnamon clay order to the T. I was thrilled with how easy
it was to
mix up and roll out into my Cinnamon creations of which I am happy to
share with you.
Thanks Rochelle This Was A Fun and Easy Project That Smelled So Good!
Vicki's Cinnamon Gingerbread and Heart
Pins/Magnets
The
Gingerbread and heart cinnamon pins were made following the directions
that
come with your cinnamon clay order. I rolled the dough out to about 1/4"
thick. I
used gingerbread boy cookie cutters to cut out the gingerbreads. Two
heart cookie
cutters to cut out the small and large hearts.
After the cinnamon cut outs have air dried they will be very hard and
ready to paint.
using an emery board sand off any rough areas to smooth the edges. I
outlined the
outer edge of the pin with an antique white. I used Americana acrylic
paints. The
eyes of the gingerbreads are just little dots of Antique Black acrylic
paint.
The hearts are painted a Barn Red and outlined in the Antique White
acrylic paint.
I attached the hearts to each gingerbread with a small amount of glue.
The pins
on the back are attached with glue as well. Use a small piece white felt
to cover
the pin back, the part that is glued down on the gingerbread and heart
pins.
You can also make magnets, if you prefer. Glue a magnet onto the back of
each.
Editor’s Note:
Just a gentle reminder that all of the
designs created by our guest designers are copyrighted and may not be
published in any print format. These designs are generously shared as
idea stimulators for those who use our cinnamon modeling clay to make
items for personal use or for sale (in limited amounts) at retail craft
shows and craft fairs only.
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Garlands
Galore!
© 2004 by
Patti Pierce Stone
Supplies Needed:
*1 bag Cinna-minnies Clay Mix
* Cookie
cutters (used in: 1” primitive heart; large heart was hand cut)
* Round
coffee stirrer (for creating hanging holes)
* Joining medium: twine, ribbon, raffia whatever you have on hand
and or would like to use
* Hot glue gun or adhesive dots
(found in the scrapbooking section of most craft stores)
* Misc. items: 3/32” drill bit, waxed paper, and a sharp craft
knife
* Other decorative items: cinnamon
sticks, anise pods, dried orange slices, dried rosebuds,
* silk or
dried flowers/berries/greenery
Getting
Started:
Make your Cinna-minnies Clay Mix according to the
instructions on the directions on the tips and hints sheet. After the resting
period, roll clay to 1/8" thickness for smaller cutouts, 3/16" to ¼" for larger
ones. Make your cutouts For the small cutouts, use cookie cutters or cut around
a template with a sharp craft knife.
To make a large central medallion (such as the large heart in some of the
garlands pictured), the dough needs to be rolled between 3/16" and 1/4" thick.
For a plain medallion, simply cut out with a large cookie cutter or around a
template with a sharp craft knife. For texture, try gently pressing one of
following into the surface of the clay before cutting (so it doesn’t distort the
final shape):
* A piece of wire mesh (such as window screen)
* Experiment with a variety of kitchen tools, such as a meat tenderizer, potato
masher, etc. (Be sure to sterilize in the dishwasher before using again for food
preparation.)
* Rubber stamps--experiment. Use a large stamp (such as the central medallion in
the photos), then cut around with a sharp craft knife, or you can use smaller
stamps for an all-over texture.
* Pounce the surface gently with a stiff-bristled paintbrush; also try a poking
at the clay with the brush tips to make a rougher surface.
* Swirl a length of finer-gauge chain on the surface, gently press, and then
remove.
Allow cutouts to dry according to the instructions on the inside label.
Constructing Your Garland-General Steps:
First make sure that the holes in your cutouts are usable. I
actually took a 3/32” drill bit and reamed out the holes before I
started (just by spinning the bit between my thumb and forefinger).
You could do the same with the tip of a sharp craft knife. Next,
arrange your cutouts and any other materials on a flat surface until
you’ve created a pleasing arrangement and desired length.
Measure the length from one end to the other and add 50% to that
number. This will be the length of your joining medium. I found that
stiffening the end of the twine or ribbon with a bit of white glue,
allowed to dry, made threading much easier. I also started with my
center and worked from both sides, so I didn’t have to work so far
down the end of the twine/ribbon.
Editor’s Note:
Just a gentle reminder that all of the
designs created by our guest designers are copyrighted and may not
be published in any print format. These designs are generously
shared as idea stimulators for those who use our cinnamon
modeling clay to make items for personal use or for sale (in limited
amounts) at retail craft shows and craft fairs only.
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Candle Garland
© 2004 by
Patti Pierce Stone
Needed:
*
Approximately 15 small heart cutouts
* “1 to 2”
heart medallion for center front
* 2 ft. ¼” red
satin ribbon
* red glass
head straight pins
* 3 silk holly
leaves
* 3 sprigs
dried red berries
* 6” 3-wick
pillar
Note: So that the ends of the ribbon didn’t
show, I tied them behind the center
medallion. Starting at the center back, thread one small heart on
the ribbon. Thread down through the holes from the top, so that the
ribbon shows in the center front of the heart. Thread the next heart
by bringing the ribbon up through the hole on the
side
nearest the first heart and down through the hole on the opposite
side. Leave about ¼” space between the two hearts.
Continue adding hearts to each side of the center back, in a similar
fashion, until your ribbon garland is long enough to stretch around
the candle, less the width of your center medallion, plus 1” (as
shown, 2” for the heart + 1”).
To place medallion bring ribbon up through one hole, wrap around
outside edge to back. Repeat with other side.
To fasten garland to candle, lay garland on table and place candle
in center. Determine the center back of candle and the middle back
cutout. Hold center cutout in place, midway up the back of the
candle. Insert a straight pin through each hole into the candle to
secure. Continue to place garland around the sides of the candle,
making sure that it hangs evenly. Secure with pins on each side, the
same way as was done in the center back.
Add greenery and berries. I pinned mine in place behind the
medallion. You could also secure with adhesive dots.
Tighten center medallion in place with the ribbons, tying and
securing out of place behind it. Pin medallion in place, as was done
with the cutouts.
Editor’s Note:
Just a gentle reminder that all of the
designs created by our guest designers are copyrighted and may not
be published in any print format. These designs are generously
shared as idea stimulators for those who use our cinnamon
modeling clay to make items for personal use or for sale (in limited
amounts) at retail craft shows and craft fairs only.
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Heart & Spice
Garland
(Finished
length 24”)
© 2004 by
Patti Pierce Stone
Needed:
* 12 small heart cutouts
* 12 2” cinnamon sticks with a 1/8” hole drilled in the middle
* 15 dried orange slices
* 2 yds twine
Starting 8” in from one end, make a 2” loop and knot to secure. This will be
your
hanging loop. Clip tail close to knot.
Slide one cinnamon stick about ½” from the knot.
Thread two small hearts, side-by-side, by bringing the twine up through the hole
on the side nearest the cinnamon stick and down through the hole on the opposite
side, so that the it shows in the center front of the heart.
Move 1” to the right of the hearts and tie a knot. Slip on 1 cinnamon stick,
3 orange slices, and 1 cinnamon stick. Tie another knot close to the last
cinnamon
stick. I found that a drop of hot glue placed on the knots helps to hold the
cinnamon
stick in place.
Move 1” to the right and thread two hearts. Repeat last 2 steps 4 times.
Thread one cinnamon stick close to the last set of hearts. Make a 2” loop,
as you did at the beginning, and tie knot about ½” from the cinnamon stick.
Make “bows” by making five 3” loops with the twine (I wrapped around my
fingers, but you can also use a cardboard template). Tie in the center and
tie securely just above the knots on the hanging loops. Fluff.
Editor’s Note:
Just a gentle reminder that all of the designs
created by our guest designers are copyrighted and may not be published in any
print format. These designs are generously shared as idea stimulators for those
who use our cinnamon modeling clay to make items for personal use or for sale
(in limited amounts) at retail craft shows and craft fairs only.
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Hearts &
Flowers Garland
(Finished
length 18”)
© 2004 by
Patti Pierce Stone
This garland looks really nice tied
around bath towels in the powder room, and it leaves a nice scent
too! I joined the two hanging loops at the back with a safety pin.
Needed:
* 16 small heart cutouts
* 16 dried baby roses
* 2 ft. twine
Starting 8” in from one end, make a 2”
loop and knot to secure. This will be your hanging loop. Clip tail.
Thread one small heart right next to
the knot by bringing the twine up through the hole on the side
nearest the cinnamon stick and down through the hole on the opposite
side, so that the it shows in the center front of the heart.
Move 3/4” to the right of the heart
(the space should be just enough for your rosebud, and may vary) and
thread another heart.
Repeat last step 6 times.
Move 3/4” to the right of the heart
(the space should be just enough for your rosebud, and may vary) and
add the center medallion. To thread, bring twine up through the hole
on the left and wrap around edge. Bring twine around right edge and
down through the hole on the right.
Move 3/4” to the right of the heart
(the space should be just enough for your rosebud, and may vary) and
thread small heart.
Repeat last step 7 times.
Make a 2” hanging loop, as at the
beginning. Knot closely to the last heart. Clip tail.
Add rosebuds: I tried threading them,
but found them too fragile. I also found it easiest to do this step
with the garland on a sheet of waxed paper, so I could easily remove
it from the hot glue afterward. Place a small line of hot glue (or
use an adhesive dot) on the back of a rosebud and place on the twine
between two hearts. Add a rosebud in each space, across.
These are just a couple of ideas--have
fun with your own, such as gingerbread man cutouts and red berries
for the holidays, artificial sun flowers and larger hearts for
summer. Most of all, enjoy!
Editor’s Note:
Just a gentle reminder that all of the designs
created by our guest designers are copyrighted and may not be
published in any print format. These designs are generously shared
as idea stimulators for those who use our cinnamon modeling clay to
make items for personal use or for sale (in limited amounts) at
retail craft shows and craft fairs only.
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cinnamon sachet
-- cut 2 layers of fabric and one of quilt batting in the desired shape. sew the
layers together from the wrong sides. turn to the right side. decoratively
stitch around the edges if desired. shown with a buttonhole stitch. sew your
small cinnamon shape to the center (remember to punch 2 holes for stitching
before you dry them!). top with a ribbon loop. hang in your closet or bathroom
for a delightful cinnamon scent!
Patti has been in the creative and catering
businesses part-time off and on for the last 20 years while working
full-time in human resource management. She "retired" to pursue her
creative interests full time. Currently her website offers her
original handknitting patterns as well as unique, personalized gift
ideas for babies and toddlers. In addition to her web-based
business, she is a freelance graphic artist specializing in logo
creation and black and white illustration.
In her free time, Patti designs patterns to be
used in the charity arena ... with a special interest in babies and
preemies. As a handknit sock designer, Patti offers her patterns for
sale at the website as well.
Patti Pierce
Stone
www.p2designs.com
Original
knitting patterns & custom-made toddler clothing
(720) 528-8013
Editor’s Note:
Just a gentle reminder that all of the designs
created by our guest designers are copyrighted and may not be published in any
print format. These designs are generously shared as idea stimulators for those
who use our cinnamon modeling clay to make items for personal use or for sale
(in limited amounts) at retail craft shows and craft fairs only.
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Spring Time Bunny
By Colleen Johnston
I decided to do an Easter Bunny holding an Easter
egg because I love to decorate
my house for Easter. I enjoy the pretty pastel colors of the holiday. For this
project,
I decided to leave the bunny the natural brown cinnamon color, and just accent
the details in color.
I laminated the template with my Xyron, placed it on the rolled out clay, and
cut the
clay out around the template. Because I wanted
my bunny a little "skinnier" I gently pushed in the sides to accent the feet and
arms. For the stand, I just rolled out the remainder of my clay and shaped it
into an oval.
I dried the pieces for about 4 days, flipping them over at least 3 times each
day.
When they were dry, I painted the bunny with acrylic paints, then glued it onto
the base. The stand and bunny used this entire bag of cinnamon clay, with
nothing left over.
The Cinnamon Lady's Additional
Creative Ideas
Instead of an Easter Egg you can create a tulip, baby bunny and or carrot for
the bunny to hold. You can use a child's coloring book
to find patterns such as suggested above and for any other template
ideas to inspire your creativity.
Template
Meet Colleen Johnston
Of Country Meadow Creations
Colleen Johnston of Country Meadow Creations handcrafts
all natural glycerin soaps made with skin-loving essential oils.
The glycerin soaps are available as bath bars, guest soaps,
favors and as decorative decor. When you visit her site
check out her gift set and seasonal fragrances.
I started making soap as a hobby, but it quickly turned into
a business. I wanted to leave the retail management world behind and
start a home-based business that would give me the opportunity
to stay home with my small children. I didn't want to work for a
direct sales company.
I wanted a business that was truly my own, right from the creation of the
product to working with the customer. I have been in business
for 5 years and I love what I do!" Handcrafted
Glycerin & All Natural Soap
http://www.countrymeadowcreations.com
owner@countrymeadowcreations.com
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designers are copyrighted and may not be published in any print format. These
designs are generously shared as idea stimulators for those who use our cinnamon
clay to make items for personal use or for sale (in limited amounts) at retail
craft shows and craft fairs.
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Mix your clay as instructed on the package. Roll out
a piece of clay big enough to
cover the Styrofoam ball, about 1/8" thick. Cover the Styrofoam ball
with the clay.
After the ball is covered, use a fork and poke a few holes in the
clay in the area where the hair will be applied. (This helps it dry
with fewer cracks).
Push the two buttons in the front where you would
like the eyes to be. Take a small piece of clay and form a triangle
for the nose. Attach this to the doll’s face, smoothing the edges so
it will adhere. Take another small piece of clay and form it into a
half moon shape for the mouth. Attach this to the face like you did
the nose. For the head band, take some clay and roll it out to a
snake shape, then wrap it around the head. Make two diamond-shape
pieces of clay for the tie with a small ball of the clay in the
middle. Let this air dry overnight. (You might see a few cracks; if
so, fill them in with your extra clay.)
After your doll is completely dry, it’s time to give her some
character! Try these
suggestions or use your own imagination. Paint the nose barn red and
shade the
sides dark brown. Paint the mouth any way you would like it to look.
For the cheeks,
use some pink artist chalk and rub it on with a stiff brush. Shade
around the eye, mouth, and nose area in the same fashion, but with
the brown chalk. Paint the headband white with red dots. When the
painting is finished, give everything a light matte spray. Glue on
the hair, the doily, and the piece of ripped material for the bow.
Then glue the entire doll to the bed spring.
Meet
Janae Matue Of Country Hollow
“I
hand paint on what I call Recycled Treasures. I find anything that
is old and give
it a new life by painting unique
designs on them. Most of my items are one-of-a-kind
original designs. I won my first
blue ribbon from painting when I was eight years old. “I can’t
remember a time where I wasn’t doing some kind of craft. I have
been selling my items for 19 years now. When I started selling at
craft shows, I was painting on ceramics. In 2000, my father passed
away, and this was an extremely hard time for me. After his
passing, I started having very vivid dreams about painting on
Recycled Treasures. I knew this was my father’s doing, so I
started painting what I felt he was telling me to paint, and these
items started selling like hotcakes! I now sell only my recycled
items and LOVE it! Every day I give thanks to my parents for all
the talent and inspiration they gave me when they were living, and
what they are still giving every single day! I love my paintings
and I think it shows in the quality
of my work.”
http://thecountryhollow.com
Editor’s Note:
Just a gentle reminder that all of the designs created by our guest
designers are copyrighted and may not be published in any print format. These
designs are generously shared as idea stimulators for those who use our cinnamon
clay to make items for personal use or for sale (in limited amounts) at retail
craft shows and craft fairs.
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A
S centsa-tional
Cinnamon
' Pot
Of
Gold
'
By Diana
Kentfield
An Old Irish Blessing
May Your Pockets Be Heavy With Gold And Your
Heart Be Light
May Good Luck Pursue You Each
Morning and Each Night
Instructions
Print two of the
pattern--pot of gold. Glue both to heavy cardstock.
After it is glued and firmly attached to the cardstock... cut the
coins into pieces and cut around the 'pot of gold' pattern.
Mix up one bag of
Cinna-Minnies Cinnamon Clay.
(instructions are printed inside bag tag)
After rolling out the
clay lay the pattern on top of the
clay and cut around the complete pattern,
then cut around individual coins.
The coins can be
painted gold, You can use acrylic paint.
Following the photo glue the coins on top of the pot of gold.
You can also add glitter before the paint dries
to make it sparkly.
Editor’s Note:
Just a gentle reminder that all of the designs created by our guest
designers are copyrighted and may not be published in any print format. These
designs are generously shared as idea stimulators for those who use our cinnamon
clay to make items for personal use or for sale (in limited amounts) at retail
craft shows and craft fairs.
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C innamon
Gingerbread
Man
Candle
By Marie Altfather
My name is Marie from Mamaws
Creations and my
motto is
" With God all things are Possible. "
I have been blessed with a wonderful husband
and
three grown children, and 6 wonderful grandbabies.
I love the Primitive, and country style crafts.
I am now in the process of designing a line of
patterns which I am excited about.
I fell in love with Rochelle's cinnamon clay
the moment
I opened the package! The scent is fabulous!!!
I had signed up for this challenge and honestly had no
clue to what I was going to create!
I followed the instructions in mixing the
cinnamon clay and loved
how the mix felt! .After kneading and rolling different shapes in the clay,
my eyes spied my electric candle that I make and basically that is how
the :Cinnamon Gingerbread Man Candle came to life!
Supplies
Large baby food jar (toddlers size)
electric candle (I used the clip on size)
Cinnaminnies clay ( supplies for this is on the package)
small cutout of gingerbread man
Instructions
Follow the
instructions to mix the clay, and keep kneading till it is smooth.
Roll the clay out till it is about 3/8 inches flat. Lay the jar on the
clay
to determine how much you will need to wrap around the jar.
Take a knife and cut
the edges straight and spray the jar lightly with Pam spray, (not too
much) wrap the clay , not to tight around the jar and bottom too.
Don't take it up to the rim,
I took my fingers and
wet the seams to smooth everything out. At the bottom
make a hole the size of the clip light to fit.
Take the cookie cutter
and cut out your shape and set it aside for a few days!
When it is all dry,
carefully remove the jar and go around the top with a
sandpaper sponge and smooth where needed.
Insert the electric clip light and place on a tin candle plate, add some
fix'ins and that's it! The warm candle when it is lit, accents the
cinnamon scent.
Editor’s Note:
Just a gentle reminder that all of the designs created by our guest
designers are copyrighted and may not be published in any print format. These
designs are generously shared as idea stimulators for those who use our cinnamon
clay to make items for personal use or for sale (in limited amounts) at retail
craft shows and craft fairs.
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Spooky Halloween
Light
designed by Zenda
Ann Weaver
Supplies Needed -
Cinnamon Clay Mix
Wide mouth Canning Jar
Cheesecloth
Yarn in Halloween colors
Beads in Halloween colors
Tea Light
Halloween-shaped cookie cutters
or cardboard templates
Fabric Stiffener
Glitter
Straw
String
Mix clay according to directions and roll out to ¼ inch thickness.
Cut out 4-6 Halloween shapes. Cut holes (for hanging) in each shape
by pressing a straw into the shape. Let shapes dry thoroughly,
before smoothing out any rough or uneven spots with an emery
board. Paint with acrylic paints and then sprinkle with glitter. Set
aside to dry.
Cut a piece of cheesecloth large enough to cover the jar, plus 2-3
inches. Pour Fabric Stiffener into a plastic container. Place the
cheesecloth into the container, saturating the cloth with the
stiffener. Place the jar upside down onto a piece of plastic. Wring
out any extra stiffener into the plastic container and then cover
the jar, pooling the additional cloth around the rim. Tie a piece of
string around the rim and let dry overnight.
Once the cheesecloth is dry, turn the jar right side up and cut the
string. Cut the yarn long enough to go around the rim of the jar,
leaving a tail the length of the jar. Tie the yarn around the
cheesecloth at the rim of the jar. Add beads to the yarn -- as many
as you like. Thread yarn through the holes of all the clay
characters and hang them from the pooled cheesecloth. The clay
characters should hang loosely.
Place the tea light in the bottom of the jar and light. The heat
from the tea light will fill the room with the smell of cinnamon
while the jar placed in a darkened area will give off an eerie glow.
Click Here
to see more images of project
Editor’s Note:
Just a gentle reminder that all of the designs created by our guest
designers are copyrighted and may not be published in any print format. These
designs are generously shared as idea stimulators for those who use our cinnamon
clay to make items for personal use or for sale (in limited amounts) at retail
craft shows and craft fairs.
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