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Sunday, September 22, 2013

It Was A Dark And Stormy Night

I love this time of year - the weather is changing and the leaves are spectacular.  And of course there is Halloween.  Glorious Halloween with all the trick or treating.  Laughing children running around helter-skelter ;  painted faces and treats galore with smiling pumpkins and purple witches.  What's not to love!!!

The Craft Barn has another Alpha Challenge this time using the letter 'G'.  It will come as no surprised that I have chosen the word GOBLIN.



What is this?  A shape shifting, malicious  fairy with a very mischievous gnome?  To be sure!  I hope your Halloween will be as fun filled as mine. 

This is short and sweet.  You know how much I appreciate your support of my blog and my attempts at putting on paper the thoughts in my brain.  BWA-ha-HA-HA-ha-HA-ha-HA-ha-HA!!!
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77 comments:

  1. Valerie-JaelSeptember 23, 2013 at 1:57 AM

    This is Gorgeous, love your Goblins and Halloween theme. I think I am a shape-shifter, too, my shape is always changing, and not for the better! Hugs, Valerie

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  2. scrappymo!September 23, 2013 at 2:08 AM

    Gorgeous goblins! lol

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  3. SD poojaSeptember 23, 2013 at 2:22 AM

    lovely page !

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  4. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)September 23, 2013 at 2:59 AM

    Helloooooo Sandy! Fabulous page what could be better than a Halloween theme! Loving the orange white and black powder at the bottom of the page - not sure if it is Frantage or not! The quotes are brilliant too! Fabulous image Sandy, as always a very inventive page! Susan x

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  5. MRS DUCKSeptember 23, 2013 at 3:19 AM

    Hi Sandy
    You have a wonderful imagination. Fab page.
    Good luck with your challenge.
    Ang x

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  6. cuilliesocksSeptember 23, 2013 at 3:28 AM

    Hello Sandy, what a fantastic creation, love the image and wonderful colours. Love the Mcbeth witches quote. I live a few miles along the road from Cawder Castle where Mcbeth lived, how's about that.
    Love to see you here with your wonderful book, hugs Kate X

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  7. Stamps and PaperSeptember 23, 2013 at 3:40 AM

    Two fabulous pages Sandy...wonderful images and great colours....

    Anne

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  8. RedanneSeptember 23, 2013 at 3:42 AM

    Hi Sandy, I love your amazing fairy and those quotes are just brilliant! Great colours and wonderful fun pages! Hugs, Anne xx

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  9. ann @ studiohydeSeptember 23, 2013 at 4:53 AM

    This is such a fun page Sandy, love it :)

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  10. SarnSeptember 23, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    Yikes I'm scared of that character on your page. FANTASTIC page though Sandy . . . one of my faves. Love all the edge stuff - is it Frantage?

    And that saying on the left hand page is priceless. LOVE IT.

    Hugs
    Sarn xxx

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  11. KarenSeptember 23, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    Bwa ha ha ha ha :D

    Love your pages Sandy! We don't have goblins here but we do have piskies hahaha xxx

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  12. CandySeptember 23, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    Great pages, Sandy.
    Perfect for this time of year and all the rain.
    Big Hugs, Candy

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  13. ImkeSeptember 23, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    This looks great, Sandy. What kind of a book is that what you created ?

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  14. Kelly September 23, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    Why couldn't you have been in my family, reading and telling me stories and rhymes with your fabulous imagination. This is a great dictionary page, love the preset to it!! I love the characters, so cute and the confetti around the edges, I bet Art loved cleaning that up for you. lol Happy birthday to him! Love your ink smudging around the images, just adds so much to the theme. This is fabulous Sandy, I love it!!
    Big Hugs and witches to you,
    Kelly

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  15. Ruth Ann HunterSeptember 23, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    I'm not much on Halloween but I must say this a great card. It's so good to see you posting again have a super week. hugs, Ruth Ann

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  16. MarilynSeptember 23, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    What a fabulous couple of pages Sandy! I love the images and sentiments and the confetti areound the edges is brilliant! I don't know where you come up with these ideas but they get better and better and better!

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  17. cathylynnSeptember 23, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    This is brilliant Sandy! Love the stamps and the sentiments esp the one by the shape shifting fairy. So cool!!! Great frantage on the edges and you did a fabulous job coloring. Your dictionary must be ancient. Love the natural coloring of the pages.
    Hugs, Cathy

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  18. Carla S.September 23, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    This is fabulous, Sandy! Love the whole theme and the design! Fantastic details!

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  19. PaulaSeptember 23, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Just how appropriate is this right now!!! love the shape shifting fairy with the gnome...pure brilliance on your part. You are definitely rockin' these Alpha Challenge.
    Hope you are doing good these days :)

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  20. Christina C.September 23, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    Hahahahaha...once again, you have aced this challenge! Absolutely brilliant, my friend!!!!! The sentiments are priceless and the stamps and other details....totally awesome!!!!!

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  21. Danielle ChampagneSeptember 23, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    OH! gosh......... wait, I'll stop laughing! Sandy, Sandy, you did it again. I love your page, but most of all this elegant lady's saying is what reaches themost. I also love fall, Halloween, witches and goblins and all creatures!!!! Have a lovely day. xox

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  22. Lau WSeptember 23, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    Wouah, this is fab !!! Sandy, you always make me smile, love you very much !! :-))
    Love the frantage around the pages ! Superb agian and again !!!
    Big bisous !!! xxx

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  23. NettySeptember 23, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    Hi Sandy, I think this is my top favourite of all your pages, loving the great quotes and the fabulous stamping and colours. You have certainly rocked the challenge my friend, hugs Annette x

    PS I hope you are in less pain now and have managed to rest yourself xx

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  24. *Vicki*September 23, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    Oh wow this is such a fun Halloween theme Sandy!! :)

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  25. Linda PalmerSeptember 23, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    I love your pages and also love Halloween images, spooks and goblins and witches. lol! What really makes me curious is not your beautiful pages but why it was a short post. Are you feeling ok? I hope nothing is wrong and you are doing great.

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  26. MaryHSeptember 23, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    Fab pages with your G. What a great use of these spooky sentiments to decorate your pages, and I'm just plumb skeert to death - looking at these hobgoblins. Fantastic book/journal pages. Good to see you're getting back in the groove, my dear! TFS & Hugs.

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  27. cotnobSeptember 23, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    This is brilliant Sandy, she's a bit scary isn't she, I love your quotes and fabulous detailing.
    Pauline
    x

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  28. Paper Creations by ShirleySeptember 23, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Fantastic pages ! LOVE the sentiment & font on the RH side. These pages are so much fun. Cheers, Shirleyx

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  29. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    Sandy,
    I love your page. Did you draw her or is she a stamp. The confetti at the bottom is a cool idea.

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  30. maria's knutselplezierSeptember 24, 2013 at 12:53 AM

    Wow Sandy, again such a lovely page!!Very funny too!!

    Greetings
    Maria

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  31. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    Hi Sandy
    Witches are everywhere at the moment lol. Thank you for your visit and comment which I appreciate so muhc.
    This is wonderful, beautifully coloured and have to say I love your use of colour.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  32. AnnieSeptember 24, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    LOVE those quotes! LOVE your characters! All together everything makes a wonderful altered page in your dictionary.

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  33. UnknownSeptember 24, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    Yesssss, love this page, I'm such a fan of Rick St Dennis. Aren't those images brilliant?! Hugs Frea

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  34. DawnSeptember 24, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    Awe Sandy, your page is amazing, beautiful job my lovely. As you have probably guessed I love all things fantastical and mythological so this is 'right up my street' so to speak ha ha ha, thanks for the fix sweetie. I hope you are much better now??
    Huge hugs x

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  35. Annmaree of OzSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:08 AM

    Super fun pages, love your goblin and fairy ;-)

    Hope you enjoy your halloween

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  36. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Autumn is just about starting here Sandy, we only have a bit of colour at the moment, and we're having a lovely week in the early 70's with no rain! LOVE your pages, absolutely brilliant as usual, very inspired! I'm making Christmas ornaments btw, all will be revealed soon!

    Hugs
    Brenda

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  37. Anjas-ArtefaktotumSeptember 25, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Awesome composition, your pages are breathtaking, combined and colored.

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  38. KjerstiSeptember 25, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    Gorgeous pages Sandy, love it!
    Have a great thursday!
    Hugs Kjersti:)

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  39. Mrs.BSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    Hi Sandy, Fabulous page, and I love your fairy's quotes - and I bet that goblin is really a cutie hiding behind his spell book.
    Avril xx

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  40. MaySeptember 25, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    Fabulous pages Sandy, Love the Goblin & the confetti... The wee fairy is amazing... Love it all...Hugs May x x x

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  41. carolfromkiwilandSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    Fabulous page. Brillant colours, quotes and overall design. Love the orange, grey, black stuff around the bottom edges. I can tellyou love halloween.

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  42. Scrap AffairSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    That is pure magic Sandy! Love that Cinderella-zombie looking fairy and confetti-SUPER!:) Just really fun to look at this-I truly enjoyed it!
    Nadia

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  43. Cat's sCrapSeptember 26, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    What two fantastic realizations of season ! I like the sentiment and the border of confettis. In left, elegant and horrible character...Bravo ! It's successful !

    Hugs from France.
    Catherine.

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  44. KarinSeptember 26, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    wow Sandy, this looks fantastic and I love the quotes too!
    Groetjes Karin

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  45. Silvia(Barnie)September 26, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    How cool is this ?! Such fantastic pages, love the images and all the tiny details.

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  46. Marjie KemperSeptember 26, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    Super pages, Sandy! Love that quote about the voices... too funny!

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  47. Lisa MincklerSeptember 26, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    Your brain......awesome!!!! I love your love of Halloween. Cannot wait for the consistent cool days. Until then I live vicariously through your creative genius.
    Thinking about you constantly. Any update?
    Big huge hugs to you. I'm on a hiatus until December until we're moved and situated. Just perusing and keeping my sanity or at least trying.
    :)
    Let me know how you are.
    me x

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  48. Tan's HobbiesSeptember 26, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    Bwa...hahahahahaha.. Love love love your creation. Great image, great coloring, fun quote and awesome design!!!!!! Love the colorful border too. Awesome project!!!!

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  49. SueSeptember 27, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    This is fabulous Sandy, I love your colours and great images xx

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  50. Patricia St MartinSeptember 27, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    Oh Sandy this page is so much fun and so is Halloween for the kids. Trying to get back to normal. Still in Texas my SIL is doing better today, they did not think the brain tumor was as big as it was, so going to take longer to get better and she has to go to rehub for several weeks.
    Hugs, Pat

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  51. PatSeptember 28, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    I'm late getting round this week as we have been having some really beautiful weather here so I have been taking advantage of it and getting out and about. I love your pages this one is absolutely amazing, great images, colours and design. Hope you have a lovely weekend.

    Pat xx

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  52. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    I had to read the voices quote a few times! I like it when those good ideas come! You are so creative Sandy! Fab designing and coloring!

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  53. Words and PicturesSeptember 28, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Fantastic pairing of sentiment and image, and oh my word you've excelled yourself with the colouring on your luscious lady of the night... I feel slightly queasy just looking at her face!! Fantastic pages, and of course with some Shakespeare included... what more could a girl want?!

    Brilliant work, and I hope your recovery continues apace...
    Alison xx

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  54. DelorisSeptember 28, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    Thanks so much for all the lovely comments you posted on my blog! You made my day a whole lot brighter!

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  55. Stamping With BibianaSeptember 29, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    I do too love this season... beautiful page and the colors too
    bibiana

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  56. DianeSeptember 29, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    Super cute Halloween design.

    Regards diane

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  57. LoriSeptember 29, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    Oh, my! Your page is so fun! Love the Halloween theme Love Halloween ... wouldn't be fun if you showed up to trick or treat?

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  58. MariaSeptember 29, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Wow! Love that gorgeous fairy! What a beautiful gown she is wearing! She is ready for the ball! Fab pages, Sandy! Take care, hugs!

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  59. NeesieSeptember 30, 2013 at 4:36 AM

    I'm definitely into shape shifting Sandy...but that's just because winter is approaching and I'm stocking up ready for hibenation! ;D
    Oops sorry you don't mean that kind of shape shifting!
    Halloween here isn't at the level you have over your way. There are goodies and costumes in the shops but people just don't get as enthusiastic although that's changing with each year.
    I'm in a rural area so unless the cows get dressed up I won't see anything. I'll have a basket of sweeties by the door just in case and then if no callers...it's a win win situation...I'll have to eat them! MMmmmmwwwwwaaaaaahhhhhhhaaaa!
    Enjoy xoxo

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  60. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    So cute Sandy!!!!!!! The weather is changing here too, rain today!

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  61. ScrapmateSeptember 30, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    Now I am not a lover of Halloween but I love these pages of yours. The speckled bits at the bottom are fabulous.

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  62. AnonymousOctober 1, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    That's brilliant! Love it !
    Thanks for playing with us at the Craft Barn
    Izzy

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  63. MyrnaOctober 1, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    I love this time of year too. All those beautiful Fall colors. Wonderful pages in your book once again Sandy. My favorite is the goblin with his spells book. He speaks to me. LOL
    Three weeks until moving day. I miss my studio already. Enjoy all the wonderful, beautiful, gorgeous Fall colors!

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  64. Annie ClaxtonOctober 2, 2013 at 3:23 AM

    wow! Sandy this is fanTASTic! I haven't been by in a while as it's just been a crazy busy summer, but it'll be fun catching up! Y
    our art journal is looking inspirational - and so good to see you sharing your art with your granddaughter :o)xxx

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  65. Kort og SømOctober 2, 2013 at 4:30 AM

    Just love this :)
    Fredrikke

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  66. Shannon WhiteOctober 2, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    Ooooooh! LOVE this Miss Sandy!! So Spooktacularly FaBOOOlous!! Awesome Halloween pages Lady! 8-)

    Hugs
    Shannon

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  67. ShelbyOctober 2, 2013 at 11:36 PM

    Your goblins and just perfect for Halloween! I bet the mountains of NC are just spectacularly gorgeous this time of year.

    Shelby

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  68. SylviaOctober 3, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Sandy, Sandy, I wish that I could express myself the way you do but I am a simple Dutch girl LOL. Again a long time ago that I was here on your blog but oh my, you have been busy with your alphabet challenge. I looked back and you did a fabulous job with the letters. Also this page, a real Sandy page. Only you can make this the way it is,brings a smile on my face. Lovely work sweet Sandy
    Hugs Sylvia

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  69. Meihsia LiuOctober 4, 2013 at 1:17 AM

    Fabulous pages, Sandy. I love the beautiful background colors and image. :)

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  70. Astrid MacleanOctober 5, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Oh my Sandy this looks absolutely amazing! What glorious colour combination against the text. I have not visited your blog for far too long, this looks absolutely wonderful!!

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  71. ~Tammy~October 5, 2013 at 11:29 PM

    This so totally rocks! You sure show off some gorgeous pages!

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  72. MoniqueOctober 6, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    hi Sandy,

    that is so lovely !!

    Hugs Monique

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  73. SandraOctober 6, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Ohh, how could I've missed these beautiful pages?! The images are so much fun! Love the sentiments! Really pretty! Hugs,Sandra

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  74. KarenOctober 6, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    Another beauty! The color combo looks spectacular. You are a pro at these pages.

    Karen

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  75. friemelchenOctober 12, 2013 at 4:54 AM

    Total Klasse!!!

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  76. Patricia GarciaOctober 29, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Love the Goblin theme, perfect for this time of year!!

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  77. scrappymo!October 31, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    ahaha love her to bits!

    Great job!

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