WELCOME BACK TO MY “ADVENTURES IN THE SEA” Journey
What an adventure the last 28 days have been. My design line is really coming along great and I’m very happy with my progress. I plan on having 8 levels in my pyramid with prices ranging in Level 1 thru 4 from $15.00 to $50.00. Level 5 thru 8 are priced higher and are limited editions.
When starting the process of writing my blog and adding pictures something was missing. Fireworks started going off in my head and I had one of my aha moments … I need names for my jewelry pieces. So let me introduce you to a few pieces in my new jewelry line ..
Level 1 ..
Adventure In The Sea Earrings .. are made with shells, B’sue components and of course pearls ..
Adventure In The Sea Earrings .. Price Range $15.00 to $20.00
Level 2 ..
Adventurous Mermaid .. I did run into an issue with my reversible mermaid necklaces shown below. Originally I wanted to use mother of pearl as my center piece but they were all to thick. The front and back of my B’sue components would not seal tight. After many hours of brainstorming and walking the hobby store isles I found a solution for my reversible Adventurous Mermaid Necklace .. Burlap .. what do you think ?
Adventurous Mermaid .. Price $32.00
Doesn’t every lady want to fill like a Goddess sometime in their life?
Take a look at Level 3
Level 3 ..
Sedna has a rhinestone waistband and hangs from a beautiful B’sue connector. Both of these pieces are painted using alcohol inks. Brass chain, jade beads and vintage pearls are used in the chain.
Sedna Goddess Of The Sea .. Price $38.00
Sinann has copper wire wrapped around her tail with pearls and crystals and she hangs from a beautiful B’sue connector. Copper chain, pearls and crystals are used in the chain.
Sinann Goddess Of The River .. Price $38.00
Susanoo has a rhinestone waistband and hangs from a beautiful B’sue connector. I used Rusty Black components in this piece and slightly buffed them back so that a small amount of copper shows.
Susanoo Goddess of Storms and The Sea .. Price $38.00
Seri .. B’sue rhinestone seahorse is just so pretty .. Seri dangles from a beautiful B’sue connector and I used B’sue vintage pearl chain ..
Seri Indians of Northwestern Mexico .. Price $38.00
Level 4 .. Sabrina .. I love B’sue mermaid / seahorse heart component .. I used 3 different swellegant patina’s to get my desired color. Sabrina is ready to ride a wave ..
Sabrina .. Celtic River Queen .. Price $48.00
Level 5 .. Will Be Announced at Bead Hop 3
Level 6 ..
Seashore cuff bracelet’s are sold as a limited edition. Each one of these bracelets are wrapped with either silk or lace. Each component is wearing rhinestones and is tangled in tea tied lace. Flat back pearls and other charms are on all cuffs.
Seashore .. Limited Edition .. $55.00 $65.00
Level 7.. Will Be Announced at Bead Hop 3
Level 8 .. Will Be Announced at Bead Hop 3
My process for designing is normally done in my head and it makes me a little crazy sometimes. Going thru this procedure I have learned to prepare, take control and to stop over thinking my designing. I am a huge visual, I now have a dedicated area for my components and beads for the projects I am working on.
The B’sue Boutiques Build A Line Challenge (BALC) is being taught by our mentor Brenda Sue Lansdowne and is sponsored by B’Sue Boutiques .. What a fun Group ..
Did you watch Brenda’s video “Jewelry Design One of a Kind Pieces Versus a Cohesive Jewelry Line from B’sue”? Wow what an eye opener and it really got my juices flowing .. If you haven’t watched this video you should take the time ..
https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/bsueboutiquescreativegroup/
Thank’s for reading my Blog and I hope you enjoyed my 28 days of makering. Listed below are the amazing designer’s who are participating, please check out what they have been up to. Mark your calendar for March 20th which is the final chapter of BALC Blog Hop ..
Thank you .. Jann XoXo
Links
CLEVER DESIGNS .. https://www.facebook.com/JewelsByJann
PINTEREST .. https://www.pinterest.com/janntague/clever-designs/
B’SUE BOUTIQUES .. http://www.bsueboutiques.com/ OR https://www.etsy.com/shop/bsueboutiquesupplies
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
Brenda Sue Lansdowne
Jewelry Making Outside the Box
Marcia Tuzzolino
Jann Tague
Judy King
Linzi Alford
Magpie in the Sky, Spoil Heap Tales
Cynthia Wainscott
Carole Carlson
Lynn Stinten
Marica Zammit
Catherine Shattuck
Michaele Collie
Mary Craig
Lee Koopman
Erin Whitacre
Monica Casady
Leila West
Cindy Peterson
https://howlingdogjewelry.wordpress.com/
Leila Belcher
Gloria Allen
Pamela Anger
Tammy Adams
Lynda O’Mara
Elizabeth Hildreth
Dana Hickey
Janet Calardo
Maria Clark
Lori Beekman
Jennifer Kroeger
Amy Jorgensen
Robin Reed
Artistry: Handcrafted Bead Designs
Ingrid Anderson
Louise O’Shields
Susan Killam
Mary Katherine Deis
The Rose Sword: Artisan and Vintage Collectible Jewelry
Nike Bottalico
Susan Bowerman
Kristy Le
Kristy Le Trendy Jewelry Designs
Jan Peters
Mitzie Crider
Needful Luxuries Occasional Blog
Gina Hockett
Linda Anderson
Alexandra Sefton
Imaginary Jewelry and Altered Art
Melida Boman
The Journey of Pens and Things
Teresa Shurter
Melissa Latimer
Renee Hong
Fine and Dandy Jewelry and Art
Nadine Edris
Lori Meyer
http://www.parisiennegirldesign.wordpress.com
Jennifer Merrill Williams
Denise Lussier Poirier
Renee Allen
Autumn Adams
Elizabeth Owens
Kat BarronMiller
Midnight Kat Productions Art Jewelry
Sandra Ballard
Coral Law
CLEVER DESIGNS by JANN 
Gorgeous, Jann! ~ Melissa
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Thank you Melissa .. I appricate you commenting .. Hugs
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OMG I’m speechless!!! Your pieces are drop dead gorgeous!!!! What an amazing collection you’ve put together Jann. Bravo!
You my friend are going to break the Internet with these beauties 🙂
And the names you chose for your pieces are awesome too. Well thought out in terms of pricing too.
Oh I can’t wait until you launch your line. I’m so excited for you 🙂
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Wow Marica I am so excited you like my collection .. thank you so much for your comment it is so appricated .. Hugs
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What a fantastic blog post, Jann! Love the names of your pieces. Great line!
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Thanks so much Marcia .. I worked hard on my blog, probably harder on it then my jewelry LOL .. can’t wait to see your design line and blog .. Hugs
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Jann, you line is coming together nicely. I adore Seri the Seahorse…that is a golden masterpiece! Great read, beautiful line, well done!
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Susan .. thank you so much .. you are a great story teller .. wish I had that talent .. bloging is hard for me .. anyway I appricate your comment .. Hugs
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Well done Jann! I love how the Adventuous Mermaid 2-sided necklace turned out. The abalone was beautiful (and I hope you can use it one day), but the burlap adds the perfect “fishnet” kind of texture.
Cheers,
Susan
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Susan .. I was upset when my mother of pearl didn’t work out .. but the burlap does have that net look to it .. thank you so much for your comment .. Hugs
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Great blog entry and your mermaid, beach theme jewelry rocks!
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Brenda .. thank you for being who you are .. a GREAT lady .. I appricate your comment .. Hugs
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The snippets posted in the group were just a teaser! This is a fabulous line, Jann. Can’t wait to see the top tier. Oh….and the burlap ROCKS!! I’m thinking burlap may be another “line”!!
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Thank you so much Judy I appricate you and your lovely comment .. hugs
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These are great! Look so warm with all of the cold we have had.
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Erin .. thank you .. I have lived in California all my life .. I would not survive in cold weather .. thank’s so much for your post .. hugs
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I love the touch of burlap, it ‘s like the mermaid got caught in a net! Brilliant! I have to say though, I think you are under pricing your work… with all the painting/patina going on, that takes time. I just think you need to rethink your prices upward to reflect all the hard work you are putting into this.
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Thank you Kat .. I will relook at my pricing and do some thinking about it .. Thank you for you post I appricate it .. Hugs
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Such lovely pieces. You really have the pricing figured out! Love your cuffs, they are wonderful and of course the various mermaid necklaces. Looking forward to seeing your final pieces. ~Ingrid
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Thank you Ingrid .. pricing is always hard .. some people think I should charge more .. I go back and forth with myself on this topic .. thank you for commenting I appricate it .. Hugs
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I love mermaids. I really like your piece names. Your clever use of burlap looks very chic as well.
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Jeanette .. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my Blog .. Did you notice all of my names start with the letter “S” .. thanks again .. Hugs
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Very pretty! I think the burlap is a great idea, it fits right in. 🙂 ~Elizabeth
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thanks so much Elizabeth .. appricate your comment .. Hugs
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I’m so impressed with your pieces-your designs, colors, and theme. You have such variety within your line! I agree, pricing is hard, but I’m with Kat and think you could increase your prices. Your work is just so lovely with so much attention to detail.
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Micheale .. thank you for your comment’s they are appricated .. I will relook at my prices and make that decision before Blog 3 .. thanks again .. Hugs
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I think the burlap works really well. I really love the beachy theme.
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Nice work Jann!
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Wow, what an impressive blog my friend and gorgeous jewels too. I love your line it so whimsical and beautiful! XOXO!
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You are always so kind Kristy .. writing the blog is the hardest thing for me .. the jewelry designing is simple and fun .. thank you for your kinds words and for your support .. Hugs
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I love your theme as I too love the ocean. And I just knew that you were going to do mermaids. And I am like you I am visual and I see things in my head I don’t write anything down. Sometimes that leads to forgetting. But I think your jewelry line is lovely and anybody that loves the beach is going to love wearing your jewelry. And I liked your solution for your double-sided necklace I think the burlap fits well with the theme what a great idea
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Thank you Cindy .. I appricate your kind words and support .. most of my line will be mermaids but I will alos have other sea creatures .. Hugs
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Ok now I need to dig out the three dog night album lol That’s what you tube if for though isn’t it?? Love your tiered system and the pieces you’ve placed in them. I have to say Seri LOOKS more expensive than the price you have her. All beautiful and I’m looking forward to seeing the final reveal!!
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Yes Seri does looks more expensive butreally is about the same cost as everything else at that level .. I am going to take a look at my pricing before the next blog and maybe I might make an adjustment .. Thank you for you comments .. Hugs
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Jann, your blog is so great. I love your photos, love that you talked about your progress/process. The burlap solution is perfect. And all your designs are stunning; your attention to detail shows. Lovely!
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Chi .. you are so sweet thank you so much .. working on a fuf and I will post it soon .. I was trying to finish it for this blog and just not enough time .. thanks again .. Hugs
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Gorgeous pieces, fantastic blog and you have “it!” I love what you are doing and your style~ Way to Go Jann~
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Nike you are to kind thank you so much .. I haven’t gotten to your blog yet but I will .. Blog 1 I read all day and I’m not going to do that this time .. finishing up onmy fuf which should have been introduced on this blog .. not enough hours in the day .. Hugs
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Jann, they are beautiful pieces! Your pricing tier if fantastic and love your limited edition cuffs. Awesome. I do like the burlap. Are you using that on the cuffs also? It sort of reminds me of fishnetting.
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thank you so much Lee .. wow I never thought about using burlap on one of my cuffs .. thanks for the suggestion and I will try it .. I haven’t gotten to your blog yet, on the 1st blog I read all day until my eyes were bugging out .. going to go at a slower pace this time .. hugs ..
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Love the ocean theme. I appreciated how you tiered your pieces and pricing. Many of us struggle with this. Lovely work.
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Thank you Maria .. pricing is hard .. some people made note that I’m pricing to low .. I will go back and relook at everything before our next blog and maybe make some adjustments .. I haven’t made it to your blog yet .. looking forward to seeing and commenting on yours .. thanks again .. Hugs
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Your line is looking wonderful, Jann … makes me feel like I’m right there on beach! 😉 Wonderful pricing pyramid too … great job!
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I love that you’ve named all of your pieces already! Beautiful work!
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Thanks so much .. I researched mermaid names and found a few .. I love the letter “S” so I’m trying to stay with that letter ..
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I can’t wait to see Levels 5, 7 and 8!
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Thank’s so much .. I will have several pieces for these levels also .. I’m running out of names that start with the letter “s” ..
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These are just absolutely, gorgeously beautiful! I just love how you’ve built such a cohesive theme and pyramid. Personally, I think everything after the earrings should be priced at least $10 higher! You have done a fabulous job and can be so proud. And your cuffs are so unusual and lovely. Way to go!!! :):)
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Alexandra .. thank you so much for commenting ..I am so excited about my Adventure In The Sea jewelry line & I’m happy you like it .. several other members have made comment on my pricing so I will take a look at it and maybe increase it .. Thank you again .. Hugs
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Wow, Jann, you’ve been so busy! Great job!
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Thanks Autumn .. yes a busy bee .. starting to work on my top level this week .. I haven’t gotten to your blog yet .. taking my time this round .. Hugs
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Love seeing all of your beautiful pieces that you have completed this far along. They are beautiful. I love all the stampings that you used they all go so well together. Wonderful designs. Great idea to post prices. Gives us chance to see how others are pricing their items and what others think about it. Can’t wait to see the completed line.
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Janet .. thank you .. I appricate your comment .. When writing my blog it’s funny how it came together .. I haven’t viewed your blog yet but hope to do so soon .. thanks again .. Hugs
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Wow I always love all of your artwork but I think this line takes the cake!!! Just beautiful! I love how you have broken down the price range it gives me great insight on how the prices can be set and done!! I love your beautiful blog but most of all I love mermaids with bling it is just priceless! Great job classmate! Louise
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Louise .. your comments are so nice thank you so much .. I’m working hard on levels 5, 6, 7 and 8 .. I hope I can get them all finished .. I’m still reading blogs and hope to finish up by Monday so that I can start makering again ..
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Jann–That is so cool that you’ve been able to think of names for each of your pieces. Very clever. I love the detail of your pieces and how you told us how you arrived your solutions for them. Very well thought out and beautiful pieces.
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Thanks so much Lynda I appricate you commenting .. All the names start with the letter “S” and I still have a few more I can use .. Your blog is next on my list .. going to go read it right now .. Hugs
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Love your blog post so delightful to read. The jewelry gorgeous as always. Love that 2 sides the burlap adds another element of coloring and texture. Awesome.
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Gloria .. thank you so much I appricate your comment .. Your Heart jewelry is beautiful and I’m looking forward to seeing your jewelry on March 20th .. Hugs
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Wow, you’ve been very productive over the past few weeks. Your line is looking lovely.
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Yes so true I have been busy and now I’m working on levels 5, 6, 7 and 8 .. I will have lot’s to show off on March 20th. Looking forward to seeing a completed piece from you Tammy .. Hugs
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Ahhh Jann, When I look at your lovely mermaids I wish I were back living by the ocean. I told you on FB once when I see your things it reminds me of the song “By the Sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea,” and now every time I see your work I sing that song in my head. These pieces are fun and pretty with your own stamp on them. I think you will do well.
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Jjan .. thank you so much .. I am writing this down in my journal, “By the Sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea,” I love it and might use it when preparing one of my blogs .. I have not made it thru all the blogs yest but i’ll hopefully finish up tomorrow .. Looking forward to March 20 and showing you more of my creations .. Hugs
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Jann, all of your pieces are just gorgeous! I like the way you named all of your pieces and your pricing tiers. You have an extraordinary line.
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Thank you so much Vonda .. I need to go back and relook at my pricing tiers .. so many members made statements or I received PM that I need to charge more .. so it’s back to the drawing board on that topic .. I haven’t finished reading all the blogs yet and hopefully I’ll get them all read my tomorrow .. Hugs
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Great collection of jewellery and 8 TIERS? wow you are working that pyramid – look forward to seeing the whole collection together in the final hop
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Thank you Linzi .. I know 8 levels and now I might need to change it again .. some of my pieces in level 3 might need to go up in cost some .. Looking forward to March 20th and seeing more of your jewelry design ..
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Jann! I love you line, the concept awwww!!!! And how clever to use the burlap on your prndants I truly love that! Good job!!!
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Cynthia .. thank you so much .. If I could have a wish list it would be more sea components listed at B’sue, boy I would go crazy .. Looking forward to March 20th and seeing more of your jewelry design .. Hugs ..
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This is a wonderfully thought out, cohesive well done line! And IT IS BEAUTIFUL!!! LOL They all have the AWWW factor and are a good stepping stone for each other. Really well done Jann! Be Blessed!!!
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Thank you so much Robin .. yes lot’s of thought and now my thinking is still going on .. looking forward to our next blog on March 20th
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Wow! You have gotten so much accomplished – it all looks great!
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Thank you Amy .. I work everyday on either something for my design line or just something that makes me feel good .. looking forward to seeing your finished designs on March 20th
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Jann, This is such a help. It’s so easy to visualize an arrangement of mine like this! Pricing has been a scary point for me, this takes away some of the worry that I’m too high or too low.
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Teresa .. thank you and pricing is hard .. I’m actually going to change it some ..
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Hi Jann
Here I am once again slowly but surely making my way through eveyone’s 2nd hop post!!- Just can’rt multi -task like I used too! Oh well… gotta laugh right??!! LOL
Anyhoo…. Your line is really looking great!! Love those little shell dangle earrings!! It all looksw great but really love the cuffs as well as the reversible necklace!
Look forward to seeing your last tiers at the 3rd blog hop!
xo Liz
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Thank’s so much Elizabeth ..
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