Wednesday, March 22, 2017

With Sympathy

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Monday, March 20, 2017

It's A Sara Thing - Paper Pumpkin

It's A Sara Thing




  • Bold, vibrant, and artistic—with a little bit of sass,” is how Stampin’ Up! CEO Sara Douglass describes the kit she designed for the April Paper Pumpkin.
  • Everyone gets a FREE gift from Sara inside their April Paper Pumpkin kit. Subscribe by April 10 to get yours.
  • Learn more about Stampin’ Up! CEO Sara Douglass, follow her on Facebook - HERE


It's A Beth Thing


Now through March 31, 2017, when you sign up for a three-month subscription to Paper Pumpkin, you'll receive the following:
  1. Three months of Paper Pumpkin at a discounted price is $55
  2. A FREE Sale-A-Bration item
  3. Beth's Exclusive - Seven exclusive alternative projects and instructions using the current Paper Pumpkin kit for three months FREE
  4. FREE SHIPPING $6.95 reimbursement for shipping of your Sale-A-Bration item
How you can take advantage of my personal special:
  1. Shop for the three-month subscription HERE, add to Cart
  2. At checkout Use Hostess Code WNTNYH4Z (bottom left hand side when viewing Shopping Cart)
  3. Select me as your demonstrator (should be automatic when you enter the Hostess Code)
  4. Select your FREE Sale-A-Bration item
  5. Pay for your order. I will reimburse you your shipping $6.95 by check or PayPal once your item has shipped.
If you are shopping for additional items, add them to this special and I will reimburse your ENTIRE SHIPPING COSTS - That's a 10% savings! Deal ends March 31, 2017

Sunday, March 19, 2017

Beautiful You Bookmark Card

Please enjoy these free card instructions.  If you want to purchase Stampin' Up! products, please consider me as your demonstrator by shopping HERE.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" (scored at 4 1/4")
    • Card layer (back of lace die) measures 4 1/16" x 3 1/2"
    • Bookmark measures 1 7/8" x 3 1/2"
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Night of Navy cardstock
    • Card layer (top*) measures 4 1/8" x 3 1/8"
    • Card layer for die cut measures 4 1/2"  x 3 1/2"
      • Once glued trim the width to 4 1/8" 
    • Bookmark backing measures 2" x 4 1/4"
    • Scrap for flower and sentiment layer
  • Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer (top*) measures 4" x 2 7/8"
    • Scrap for dress
  • Beautiful You stamp set
  • Basic Black ink
  • Circle Card and Detailed Floral Thinlits
  • Corner Rounder, Itty Bitty Accents and Scallop Tag Topper hand punches
  • Whisper White Baker's Twine - 13"
  • Dimensionals
  • Pearl Basic Jewel
  • Wink of Stella
  • Tear & Tape
*This is a paper saver step.  However, you can make the top half a full card layer 4 1/8" x 5 3/8".  

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Thinking of You Floral Boutique

Please enjoy these free card instructions.  Please consider me as your Stampin' Up! demonstrator by ordering HERE.

Stampin' Up! Products
  •  Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 11" x 4 1/4" 
      • Score at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"
    • If you stamp your name on the back of your cards, do it now
    • Band card layer measures 11" x 1 1/4"
      • Score at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"
    • Scrap for butterfly
  • Night of Navy cardstock
    • Card layer measures 2 1/2" x 4"
    • Inside card layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
    • Band card layers
      • 5 1/4" x 1"
      • 2 1/2" x 1"  (cut two)
    • Scrap for butterfly and sentiment layer
  • Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measure 2 3/8" x 3 7/8"
    • Inside card layer measures 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
    • Band card layers  
      • 5 1/8" x 7/8"
      • 2 3/8" 7/8" (cut 2)
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments (click HERE for info)
  • Butterfly dies (non SU)
  • Modern Label and Word Window hand punches
  • Basic Pearl Jewels dyed black
  • Dimensionals
  • Tear & Tape for band 


A free tutorial is available for download HERE.



Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Brighter Days Flourish

Please enjoy this FREE card instructions.  Please consider using me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator by shopping HERE.
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Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Falling in Love

Please enjoy this FREE card instructions.  Please consider using me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator by shopping HERE.



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YOU HAVE TO PURCHASE THESE DOILIES - One side is Very Vanilla and the other is Whisper White.  Thank you Stampin' Up!

Sunday, March 5, 2017

Up & Away Houndstooth

Please enjoy this FREE card instructions.  Please consider using me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator by shopping HERE.


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Thursday, March 2, 2017

Playful, Beautiful You

Please enjoy this FREE card instructions.  Please consider using me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator by shopping HERE.



Stampin' Up! Products
  • Brushing Bride cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" (scored at 4 1/4")
    • Banner measures 2 3/8" x 7/8"
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures (left)2 1/4" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer measures (right) 1 1/2" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer measures (center) 1 7/8" x 4 1/2"
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer measures 1 3/4" x 4 3/8"
    • Banner measures 2 1/4" x 3/4"
  • Playful Palette Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures (left) 2 1/8" x 5"
    • Card layer measures (right) 1 3/8" x 5"
    • Scrap for dress and hat
  • Beautiful You stamp set
  • Basic Black ink
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Pearl Basic Jewel
  • Dimensionals

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

February 2017 Paper Pumpkin - Many Happy Birthdays


If you are one of my Paper Pumpkin subscribers, you would have received instructions for SEVEN alternatives using February Paper Pumpkin "Many Happy Birthdays" kit.

If you would like to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin, please EMAIL me before you place your order. Now through March 31, is the perfect time to become a Paper Pumpkin subscriber.  If you subscribe for a year, you will receive four FREE Sale-A-Bration items!

Don't want to subscribe for a year?  Try the three-month subscription which is currently on sale for $55.00 and receive a FREE Sale-A-Bration item.  ($6.95 minimum shipping & handling)

Please remember to use the Hostess Code:  ZKJ7UMGT

Monday, February 27, 2017

Wildflower Circle Card

Please enjoy this FREE card instructions.  Please consider using me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator by shopping HERE.


Stampin' Up! Products

  • Blackberry Bliss cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x slightly less than 5 1/2"
  • Hello Honey cardstock
    • Scrap for flowers
  • Old Olive cardstock
    • Card layer measures 2 1/4" x 5 1/4"
      • Cut leaf spring from center
    • Inside card layer measures 2 3/4" x 5 1/4"
    • Scrap for circle and trim
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Inside card layer measures 2 1/2"x 5"
    • Scrap for circle sentiment
  • Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 2" x 5"
  • Delightful Dozen and Simply Sketched stamp sets
  • Basic Black, Old Olive and Rich Razzleberry inks
  • Blender Pen
  • Circle Label Card and Flourish Thinlits dies
  • Circle die (2 5/8")
  • Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border and Itty Bitty Accents punches
  • Pearl Basic Jewels dyed to match

Friday, February 24, 2017

Beautiful Wild Flowers

Please enjoy this FREE card instructions.  Please consider using me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator by shopping HERE.


Stampin' Up Products
  • Blackberry Bliss cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" (scored at 4 1/4")
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
    • Card layer measures 2 1/4" x 5 1/2:
    • Card layer measures 2 1/4" x 3 1/8"
      • Punch out sentiment from this piece
  • Lost Lagoon cardstock
    • Banner measures 1" x 5/8"
    • Scrap for sentiment layer
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card layer measures 2" x 2 7/8"
  • Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 1 5/8" x 5 1/2"
  • Beautiful You stamp set
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments (click HERE for info)
  • Basic Black and Calypso Coral inks
  • Corner Rounder, Modern Label, Scallop Edge Border and Word Window punches
  • Dimensionals

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Quick and Easy

Please enjoy this FREE card instructions.  Please consider using me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator by shopping HERE.


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Saturday, February 18, 2017

Birthday Blast

Please enjoy this FREE card instructions.  Please consider using me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator by shopping HERE.


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Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Lift Me Up!

Please enjoy this FREE card instructions.  Please consider using me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator by shopping HERE.

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Sunday, February 12, 2017

Thankful

Please enjoy this FREE card instructions.  Please consider using me as your Stampin' Up! 
Demonstrator by shopping HERE.


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Friday, February 10, 2017

Get Inspired

I admit it - I have tons of paper and book shelves full of stamps!  I love NEW products and tend to use them for a month or two and then they get lost in my mind.

I search Pinterest for inspiration and I pick out pattern paper that I have forgotten about and I go to the COLOR LAB to find the right colors to match.

Please enjoy this FREE card instructions.  Please consider using me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator by shopping HERE.

Stampin' Up! Products

  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card base measures 8" x 5 1/2" (scored at 4")
  • So Saffron cardstock
    • Scrap for flowers
  • Wisteria Wonder cardstock
    • Scrap for flowers
  • Wild Wasabi cardstock
    • Scrap for leaves
  • So Saffron Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 5 1/2" x 4"
      • Place a mark 3 1/2" from the top left
      • Score from mark to bottom right hand corner 
    • Card layer measures 2 1/2" x 4"
  • Curly Cute, Flower Shop and Petite Petals stamp sets
  • Basic Black ink
  • Flourish Thinlits
  • Pansy and Petite Petals hand punches
  • Pearl Basic Jewels
  • Dimensionals
Place Dimensionals under the flap for added dimension. Each flower has two layers, with a Dimensional added under the top layer.


Valentine's Day Special

Good morning blog followers! AND Happy Valentine's Day!

Beginning today, February 10, 2017 through Monday, February 13 (midnight CT) with any $50 or more order with me you receive the following:
  1. Sale-A-Bration item with your order
  2. 10% rebate on your product total (before shipping and taxes)
How can you save 10%? Use the Hostess Code 6SMY3BQA and select me as your demonstrator.  You will receive a 10% rebate by check or by Paypal.

My Stampin' Up! website is HERE.

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Butterfly Banner

Please enjoy this FREE card instructions.  Please consider using me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator by shopping HERE.


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Kiwi Kiss cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" (scored at 4 1/4")
    • Scrap for butterfly
  • Cameo Coral cardstock
    • Card base measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 3" x 3"
      • Cut butter fly from this
    • Banner measures 1 1/4" x 4 3/8
  • Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
    • Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"
    • Banner measures 1" x 3 7/8"
  • Butterfly dies (non SU)
  • Banner Triple punch
  • Dimensionals
  • Pearl Basic Jewels

Monday, February 6, 2017

Happy Birthday Bird

Please enjoy this FREE card instructions.  Please consider using me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator by shopping HERE.

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Saturday, February 4, 2017

I Have Vellum, Now What?

Please enjoy this FREE card instructions.  Please consider using me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator by shopping HERE.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card base measures 8" x 5 1/2" (scored at 4" *)
  • Hello Honey cardstock
    • Scrap for flower
  • Botanical Gardens Designer Vellum Stack (SAB 2016)
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/2"
  • Botanical Gardens Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/2"
  • So Very Much stamp set
  • Stazon Jet Black ink
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Black crochet yarn (non SU)
  • Pearl Basic Jewels dyed black


* I use 4" widths to get more cuts from the pattern paper

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Paper Pumpkin - January 2017 - Adoring Arrows

If you are one of my Paper Pumpkin subscribers, you would have received instructions for SEVEN EIGHT alternatives using January Paper Pumpkin "Adoring Arrows" kit.


If you would like to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin, please EMAIL me before you place your order. January through March is the perfect time to become a Paper Pumpkin subscriber.  If you subscribe for a year, you will receive four FREE Sale-A-Bration items!

Monday, January 30, 2017

Thinking of You - Easy Card

Please enjoy this FREE card instructions.  Please consider using me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator by shopping HERE.

Stampin' Up! Products

  • Blushing Bride cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" (scored at 4 1/4"
  • Mossy Meadow cardstock
    • Scrap for butterfly
  • Pool Party cardstock
    • Scrap for butterfly
  • Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 4" x 4 3/4"
      • Cut 1 5/8" from the bottom left side to 3 5/8" from bottom right side
  • Cute and Curly stamp set
  • Always Artichoke ink
  • Basic Pearl Jewel
  • Dimensionals

Saturday, January 28, 2017

With Heartfelt Sympathy

Please enjoy this FREE card instructions.  Please consider using me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator by shopping HERE.


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Close to Cocoa cardstock
    • Card base measures 4 1/4" x 11" (scored at 5 1/2")
    • Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 3/8"
    • Scrap for sentiment layer
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/4" *
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Detailed Floral Thinlits
  • Simply Sketched stamp set
  • Close to Cocoa ink
  • Very Vanilla 1/8" taffeta ribbon
  • Oval and Oval Scallop hand punches
  • Dimensionals
  • Cream colored pearls (non SU)

* When laying out the thinlit die, focus on the amount of space you want at the bottom instead of the top.  I guestimated and was not happy with the amount of cardstock exposed at the bottom.  Make sense?

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Life Looks Good on You

Please enjoy this FREE card instructions.  Please consider using me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator by shopping HERE.

Stampin'  Up! Products
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" (scored at 4 1/4")
    • Card layer measures 2 1/4" x 2 3/4"
    • Scrap for sentiment
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 3 1/4" x 3 7/8"
    • Card layer measures 2 3/8" x 2 7/8"
    • Scrap for oval 
  • Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer measures 3 1/8" x 3 3/4"
    • Scrap for printed dress
  • Beautiful You stamp set
  • Basic Black ink
  • Oval punches
  • Pearl Basic Jewels dyed to match
  • Dimensionals

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Simply Sketched Birthday Wishes

Please enjoy this FREE card instructions.  Please consider using me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator by shopping HERE.


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Another Great Year for Beautiful You

Please enjoy this FREE card instructions.  Please consider using me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator by shopping HERE.


Stampin' Up! Products

  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x5 1/2" (scored at 4 1/4")
    • Card layer measures 1 7/8" x 3"
    • Banner measures 2 5/8" x 3/4"
  • Smoky Slate cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
    • Card layer measures 2" x 3 1/8"
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 1 1/2"
    • Banner measures 2 7/8 " x 7/8"
  • Paper Pumpkin Another Great Year cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 5"
    • Card layer measures 3 3/4" x 1 3/8"
    • Scrap for dress and hat
  • Beautiful You stamp set
  • Basic Black ink
  • Gray and white baker's twine
  • Dimensionals

Sunday, January 22, 2017

Thankful Life

Please enjoy this FREE card instructions.  Please consider using me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator by shopping HERE.


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" (scored at 4 1/4")
    • Card layer measures 2 7/8" x 3 7/8"
  • Rose Red cardstock
    • Card layer measures 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
    • Card layer measures 3" x 4"
  • Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 5" x 3 3/4"
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments (Click HERE for more info)
  • Thankful Life and Your Presents stamp sets
  • Marina Mist, Pretty in Pink, Rose Red and Wild Wasabi inks
  • Rose Red Stampin' Write marker
  • Clear Wink of Stella
  • Modern Label and Word Window hand punches
  • Dimensionals

Friday, January 20, 2017

Beautiful You

Please enjoy this FREE card instructions.  Please consider using me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator by shopping HERE.

Lost your mojo?  Try using card maps!  Follow me on Pinterest - HERE!  I created my card over a week ago, I just couldn't figure out how to incorporate the new Beautiful You stamp set.



Stampin' Up! Products
  • Very Vanilla cardstock

    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" (scored at 4 1/4")
    • Card layer measures 2" x 2 7/8"
  • Basic Black cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 1"
    • Card layer measures 1 1/4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 2 1/8" x 3"
    • Scrap for circle
  • Calypso Coral cardstock
    • Card layer measures 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
  • Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 5 1/4" x 7/8"
    • Card layer measures 1 1/8" x 5 1/4"
  • Beautiful You stamp set
  • Basic Black and Calypso Coral inks
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments (click HERE for more information)
  • Circle punches (1 3/8" x 1 1/4")
  • Itty Bitty Accents punch
  • Pearl Basic Jewels (dyed black)
  • Mini Glue Dots

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Wild About Flowers Sympathy

Please enjoy this FREE card instructions.  Please consider using me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator by shopping HERE.

Stampin' Up! Products
  • Apricot Appeal* cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" (scored at 4 1/4")
    • Card layer measures 3" x 3 7/8"
  • Pear Pizzazz cardstock
    • Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/4"
    • Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 3 5/8"
  • Very Vanilla cardstock
    • Card layer measures 2 1/2" x 3 3/8"
  • Flourishing Phrases and Wild About Flowers stamp sets
  • Apricot Appeal and Pear Pizzazz inks
  • Apricot Appeal 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
  • Polka dot embossing folder
  • Dimensionals
* Don't have the retired Apricot Appeal cardstock?  No problem, use the colors of cardstock and ink you have on visit this WEBSITE and discover what works best for the products you own.

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Up & Away

Is there a birthday coming up for your crafty friend? The Carried Away Designer Series Paper is free when you spend $50 - thru March 31, 2017.  Please consider using me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator by shopping HERE.


Stampin' Up! Products
  • Night of Navy cardstock
    • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" (scored at 4 1/4")
    • Card layer measures 4 1/8" x 3"
      • Cut hot air balloon from center
    • Scrap for balloon
  • Mint Macaron cardstock
    • Scrap for balloon
  • Peekaboo Peach cardstock
    • Scrap for balloon
  • Watermelon Wonder cardstock
    • Scrap for balloon and label
  • Whisper White cardstock
    • Scrap for balloon
  • Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 5 3/8" x 4 1/8"
  • Carried Away Designer Series Paper
    • Card layer measures 4" x 2 7/8"
  • Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiments (click HERE for more info)
  • Up & Away Thinlits dies
  • Modern Label and Word Window punches
  • Dimensionals
Second Version

    Friday, January 13, 2017

    Sending Love Valentine

    Please enjoy this FREE card instructions.  Please consider using me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator by shopping HERE.


    Stampin' Up! Products
    • Whisper White cardstock
      • Card base measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" (scored at 4 1/4")
      • Scrap for heart
    • Real Red Glitter paper
      • Scrap for heart
    • Silver Glitter paper
      • Scrap for heart
    • Sending Love Designer Series Paper Stack
      • Card layer measures 4" x 4 3/4"
        • Cut 1 5/8" from the bottom left side to 3 5/8" from bottom right side
    • Good Greetings stamp set
    • Real Red ink
    • Hearts a Flutter Framelits
    • Heart punches
    • Dimensionals
    First card - sometimes just a little bling will improve the look of the heart - don't you agree??


    Wednesday, January 11, 2017

    Bloomin' Love

    Please enjoy this FREE card instructions.  Please consider using me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator by shopping HERE

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    Monday, January 9, 2017

    Paisley Thank You

    Please enjoy this FREE card instructions.  Please consider using me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator by shopping HERE.

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    Sunday, January 1, 2017

    Paper Pumpkin - December 2016 - Another Great Year

    If you are one of my Paper Pumpkin subscribers, you would have received instructions for SEVEN alternatives using December 2016 Paper Pumpkin "Another Great Year" kit.

    If you would like to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin, please EMAIL me before you place your order.. January 4, 2017 is the perfect time to become a Paper Pumpkin subscriber.  If you subscribe for a year, you will receive four FREE Sale-A-Bration items!


    I Hope You Dance

    Please enjoy this FREE card instructions.  Please consider using me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator by shopping HERE.

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