If you are searching for postcards that feature Morgantown, West Virginia, you have found the right place.
There are several designs to choose from here, that showcase the downtown area as seen from the Westover Bridge.
This first postcard features my photograph of downtown, shown through a cutout of the letters of the word, Morgantown.
My second photo features a view of Morgantown, WV, as seen from Dorsey's Knob. The large rock on the lower left is called Sky Rock. There are some various hiking options at Dorsey Knob, a covered pavilion, and also a disc golf course.
My third photo features the Evansdale area with the Monongahela River in view. Part of the West Virginia University is in Evansdale.
This photo features mainly the Evansdale area, along with Coliseum. There are basketball games, gymnastics, and other events that are held at the Coliseum. The fans like to get out and support the teams.
This view is also taken from the Granville area; it showcases the new baseball field located in Granville. There are shopping, lodging, and restaurant options nearby.
If you have a student that will be attending West Virginia University, then I recommend giving them a pack of stamped postcards to encourage them to write home more often. A multi-postcard discount is applied when you purchase eight or more postcards from Zazzle, and they can be different designs. If you use a promotion code to save, then you will receive whichever discount is the greatest.
Browse more Morgantown Postcards online at Zazzle.com
Cheryl Paton
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CherylsArt shares family friendly designs printed on tshirts, mugs, stationery, and more. Most of these products are from my CherylsArt store on Zazzle. https://www.zazzle.com/store/CherylsArt. Find my coloring books, scrapbook paper books, notebooks and more, on my author page on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/author/cherylpaton.
Friday, June 19, 2015
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Proverbs Necklaces Apple of Gold
If the Bible verse - Proverbs 25:11 is a favorite of yours', and you're looking for a necklace, this blog is for you. "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver" is printed on your choice of necklace shape and color. Choose the text color that you like first; that will take you to the purchase page on Zazzle. Then you can select the necklace style and color.
The shape options are round, round locket, and square. The basic round and square also come in a choice of three sizes for the pendant.
In this option, the words of Proverbs 25:11 are printed in silver on a gold apple on a background of silver.
In the second version, the text is written in black in larger letters for easier reading. This necklace is shown in square; and you can also choose a different shape and/or finish.
The paintings were made by me. Select the text style that you prefer, and then choose the necklace shape and color.
Blessings to you, and to whomever is receiving your gift.
Cheryl Paton
The shape options are round, round locket, and square. The basic round and square also come in a choice of three sizes for the pendant.
In this option, the words of Proverbs 25:11 are printed in silver on a gold apple on a background of silver.
In the second version, the text is written in black in larger letters for easier reading. This necklace is shown in square; and you can also choose a different shape and/or finish.
The paintings were made by me. Select the text style that you prefer, and then choose the necklace shape and color.
Blessings to you, and to whomever is receiving your gift.
Cheryl Paton
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Custom Baseball T-Shirts
It's fun to show your support of baseball, especially if you or someone you know is a baseball player. With most of the designs that you find here, you'll be able to customize it with your own text.
Pick a design your like, then add in your own message or statement.
Any of these baseball designs from Zazzle can be ordered on the shirt style, color, and size of your choice.
This first design features a single baseball, front and center, with the customizable text of "Game On!" written under the ball. The white ball looks great on the dark colored fabric. Do note that the printing process for the dark colors is different than the ones used for light colored shirts. The design looks more blended in to the fabric on the light colored shirts. The design on the dark colored shirts appears to have more a rubberized texture that is layered on to the fabric.
This baseball jersey is ready for team name on the front, and player's name,and number on the back.
My love of the game started when I was a little kid. The picture on this shirt reminded me of my first baseball set. I was so happy to be training in a game to be played with the bigger kids.
Cheryl Paton
You can find blank styles on Amazon.
Pick a design your like, then add in your own message or statement.
Any of these baseball designs from Zazzle can be ordered on the shirt style, color, and size of your choice.
This first design features a single baseball, front and center, with the customizable text of "Game On!" written under the ball. The white ball looks great on the dark colored fabric. Do note that the printing process for the dark colors is different than the ones used for light colored shirts. The design looks more blended in to the fabric on the light colored shirts. The design on the dark colored shirts appears to have more a rubberized texture that is layered on to the fabric.
This baseball jersey is ready for team name on the front, and player's name,and number on the back.
My love of the game started when I was a little kid. The picture on this shirt reminded me of my first baseball set. I was so happy to be training in a game to be played with the bigger kids.
Cheryl Paton
You can find blank styles on Amazon.
Friday, June 12, 2015
Wall Clocks for Baby Rooms
Having a clock in the baby's room, nursery is a big help for parents and caregivers for the baby. One can easily look up and see what time it is without having to get up and go to another room, or move your arm to see the watch on your wrist.
A good question to ask yourself before purchasing a clock for the nursery though, is - Do you want one that ticks or one that is silent.
Some people like the ticking of a clock and find them soothing. This may also help baby sleep better, it may be reminiscent of hearing a heart beat. I have heard that people sometimes use ticking clocks to help puppies sleep.
From what I've read, the clocks from Zazzle do tick, but it is not overly loud, meaning they could hear it if they were near the clock but not when they were across the room.
The clocks from Zazzle have a low ticking sound, and can also be customized if you'd like to add any text.
For a soothing look, the blends of light blue surrounded by cloud and bubble shapes can be a pretty accent.
This design also comes in pink.
For another pretty pink design, there one has light pink spokes with fading edges, and rose pink numbers.
These pretty blends of lavender with pink and lavender spheres clocks can also display a picture of baby! Such a fun way to personalize the nursery.
Any of the clocks above can be ordered as round or square. The round option comes in a choice of two sizes - 8 and 10.75 inches in diameter. The square option measures 10.75 by 10.75 inches. The hands come in a choice of black or gray. They are made of acrylic.
A clock for the baby's room is both a pretty and functional gift. Zazzle has a 100% satisfaction guarantee for 30 days from the date that the item is received.
See more clocks by CherylsArt at Zazzle.
Cheryl Paton
A good question to ask yourself before purchasing a clock for the nursery though, is - Do you want one that ticks or one that is silent.
Some people like the ticking of a clock and find them soothing. This may also help baby sleep better, it may be reminiscent of hearing a heart beat. I have heard that people sometimes use ticking clocks to help puppies sleep.
From what I've read, the clocks from Zazzle do tick, but it is not overly loud, meaning they could hear it if they were near the clock but not when they were across the room.
The clocks from Zazzle have a low ticking sound, and can also be customized if you'd like to add any text.
For a soothing look, the blends of light blue surrounded by cloud and bubble shapes can be a pretty accent.
This design also comes in pink.
For another pretty pink design, there one has light pink spokes with fading edges, and rose pink numbers.
These pretty blends of lavender with pink and lavender spheres clocks can also display a picture of baby! Such a fun way to personalize the nursery.
Any of the clocks above can be ordered as round or square. The round option comes in a choice of two sizes - 8 and 10.75 inches in diameter. The square option measures 10.75 by 10.75 inches. The hands come in a choice of black or gray. They are made of acrylic.
A clock for the baby's room is both a pretty and functional gift. Zazzle has a 100% satisfaction guarantee for 30 days from the date that the item is received.
See more clocks by CherylsArt at Zazzle.
Cheryl Paton
As a Zazzle associate, Cheryl Paton earns income from qualifying purchases made through links on this blog, at no additional cost to the purchasers.
Monday, June 8, 2015
Yellow Aqua Chevron Dots Baby Collection
This pastel yellow and aqua chevron design is perfect for baby gifts. The pastel yellow and aqua dots can be a soothing combination.
Here you'll find custom invitations that you personalize online, along with matching items for the invitations and also for the nursery.
The invitations are easily personalized by changing the name on the template form. The customizable details are printed on the back.
Decorative matching stickers are ready to be customized and added as envelope seals and/or they can be customized into gift stickers.
Gift ideas for baby include a baby blanket, bib, and burp cloths. The names are easy to personalize on the template forms.
Gifts for mom include a throw pillow for her back, and a matching shower curtain for the bathroom.
For the pillow, you can choose from different sizes for the square pillows, or a lumbar pillow. You can also choose your preferred fabric type for both the square and lumbar pillows.
Thank you for your patronage.
Cheryl Paton
As a Zazzle associate, Cheryl Paton earns income on qualifying purchases made through links on this blog, at no additional cost to the purchasers.
Here you'll find custom invitations that you personalize online, along with matching items for the invitations and also for the nursery.
The invitations are easily personalized by changing the name on the template form. The customizable details are printed on the back.
Decorative matching stickers are ready to be customized and added as envelope seals and/or they can be customized into gift stickers.
Gift ideas for baby include a baby blanket, bib, and burp cloths. The names are easy to personalize on the template forms.
Gifts for mom include a throw pillow for her back, and a matching shower curtain for the bathroom.
For the pillow, you can choose from different sizes for the square pillows, or a lumbar pillow. You can also choose your preferred fabric type for both the square and lumbar pillows.
Thank you for your patronage.
Cheryl Paton
As a Zazzle associate, Cheryl Paton earns income on qualifying purchases made through links on this blog, at no additional cost to the purchasers.
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Decorate Canvas Bags
It's fun to decorate canvas bags. You can choose from a variety of options. You can paint on them, draw on them, add ribbon and/or sequins to them; and I'm sure that you'll come up with some other ideas on your own too. You can create your own complete design, and or you can fill in and add to a pre-printed design.
A simple way for both kids and adults to start, is by using a bag that already has an outline design printed on it. The design can be colored in with paint markers, painted in with various brushes, outline it with dimensional paint, etc. The artists can also glue on buttons, ribbon, and/or draw extra design elements to the original drawing.
I have found that fabric paint markers work pretty well for painting on canvas. Make sure they are made for fabric.
When using the paint markers, they may require shaking them up from time to time to mix up the paint. Be sure to put the lid back on before commencing to shaking them, as the tip may fly off. So keep those lids on when shaking so you won't have to spend time searching for that little tip. : )
You can choose from basic colors to neon and/or pearly colors.
Also, I have found the medium tipped paint markers to work better than the fine tipped ones. The paint flow works better and was more consistent with the medium tipped fabric paint markers.
Those who like more details can choose a more complex design. Some people prefer simple designs to add their own details to, and some just prefer simple all together. A simple way to paint in circles is to use a painting stylus. You can also make circular motions with the stylus to create bigger circles. Change the motion to be wider or longer in a certain area to create an oval or tear drop shape.
Here are some fun pre-printed design choices to choose from. This link will take you to my CherylsArt store on Zazzle:
Another fun way to decorate a canvas bag is by drawing your own design, using stencils, and/or with sponge painting. Although this video didn't show it, it is best to place a sheet of flat cardboard in between the fabric layers, before painting. Then leave the cardboard in place until after the paint has dried. This will help to keep the wet paint from bleeding through to the other layer of fabric and or to the table surface below the fabric.
My preferred method of drawing on blank canvas is with watercolor pencils. The paint that you add will blend in with the colors of the watercolor pencils, and any excess can be wiped away with a damp cloth once the fabric paint has completely dried. And there are no dark pencil lines to show through.
You might also like to add ribbon and other embellishments to your design. My preference for gluing items onto fabric is the Ultimate Glue. It dries clear and remains flexible. In my own experience, it has held up very well. I have used it for hemming floor cloths made from canvas.
Extra dimension can be added with dimensional paint. I recommend that the dimensional paint be used sparingly, perhaps just for outlining after the other colors have been painted in. The dimensional paint takes longer to dry and is easy to smudge if you're working around it. So it's best to save adding dimensional fabric paint until the very end.
A simple way to add drawings and/or letters is to have some stencils on hand. These can also be outlined onto the bags using watercolor pencils.
Now that you've got some painting ideas and inspiration in mind, here are some basic tips to follow:
1. Before painting, place a flat sheet of cardboard directly underneath your painting layer of fabric, to keep the paint from bleeding through to the underneath layer of fabric and/or your table top.
2. For first time painters, use the fabric paint markers, as there is less mess and more control of the paint.
3. If this is being done as an activity for a birthday or other gathering, have the artists do their paintings at the beginning of the party so that the paint can be drying while they are eating and/or enjoying other activities. Note that dimensional paint and paint that is applied thickly, can take hours to dry to the touch.
4. Once the paintings have thoroughly dried, follow the manufacturer's directions for heat setting the design (if any), to ensure longer lasting results.
Find more outline bags by CherylsArt online at zazzle.com
Happy creating!
Cheryl Paton
A simple way for both kids and adults to start, is by using a bag that already has an outline design printed on it. The design can be colored in with paint markers, painted in with various brushes, outline it with dimensional paint, etc. The artists can also glue on buttons, ribbon, and/or draw extra design elements to the original drawing.
I have found that fabric paint markers work pretty well for painting on canvas. Make sure they are made for fabric.
When using the paint markers, they may require shaking them up from time to time to mix up the paint. Be sure to put the lid back on before commencing to shaking them, as the tip may fly off. So keep those lids on when shaking so you won't have to spend time searching for that little tip. : )
You can choose from basic colors to neon and/or pearly colors.
Also, I have found the medium tipped paint markers to work better than the fine tipped ones. The paint flow works better and was more consistent with the medium tipped fabric paint markers.
Those who like more details can choose a more complex design. Some people prefer simple designs to add their own details to, and some just prefer simple all together. A simple way to paint in circles is to use a painting stylus. You can also make circular motions with the stylus to create bigger circles. Change the motion to be wider or longer in a certain area to create an oval or tear drop shape.
Here are some fun pre-printed design choices to choose from. This link will take you to my CherylsArt store on Zazzle:
Another fun way to decorate a canvas bag is by drawing your own design, using stencils, and/or with sponge painting. Although this video didn't show it, it is best to place a sheet of flat cardboard in between the fabric layers, before painting. Then leave the cardboard in place until after the paint has dried. This will help to keep the wet paint from bleeding through to the other layer of fabric and or to the table surface below the fabric.
My preferred method of drawing on blank canvas is with watercolor pencils. The paint that you add will blend in with the colors of the watercolor pencils, and any excess can be wiped away with a damp cloth once the fabric paint has completely dried. And there are no dark pencil lines to show through.
You might also like to add ribbon and other embellishments to your design. My preference for gluing items onto fabric is the Ultimate Glue. It dries clear and remains flexible. In my own experience, it has held up very well. I have used it for hemming floor cloths made from canvas.
Extra dimension can be added with dimensional paint. I recommend that the dimensional paint be used sparingly, perhaps just for outlining after the other colors have been painted in. The dimensional paint takes longer to dry and is easy to smudge if you're working around it. So it's best to save adding dimensional fabric paint until the very end.
A simple way to add drawings and/or letters is to have some stencils on hand. These can also be outlined onto the bags using watercolor pencils.
Now that you've got some painting ideas and inspiration in mind, here are some basic tips to follow:
1. Before painting, place a flat sheet of cardboard directly underneath your painting layer of fabric, to keep the paint from bleeding through to the underneath layer of fabric and/or your table top.
2. For first time painters, use the fabric paint markers, as there is less mess and more control of the paint.
3. If this is being done as an activity for a birthday or other gathering, have the artists do their paintings at the beginning of the party so that the paint can be drying while they are eating and/or enjoying other activities. Note that dimensional paint and paint that is applied thickly, can take hours to dry to the touch.
4. Once the paintings have thoroughly dried, follow the manufacturer's directions for heat setting the design (if any), to ensure longer lasting results.
Find more outline bags by CherylsArt online at zazzle.com
Happy creating!
Cheryl Paton
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Love Tee Shirts for the Whole Family
Here you will find Love and I Heart T-shirts that represent various kinds of love, printed on the tee shirt style and/or color of your choice.
You'll find both stylish and fun love tee shirts for the whole family. Many can also be customized. Designs include Animals, Sign Language, I love you, and more.
This first design features the ASL, American Sign Language, symbol for love. This one is shown in blue, and there are other colors in my CherylsArt store on Zazzle.
The next design is the I heart giraffes shirt, with the heart decorated with giraffe spots. This is a fun choice for giraffe lovers.
For cat lovers, this cute design features four outlines of cats in a circle pattern, all connected by individual hearts in the center. It's purr-fect for cat lovers.
The love hand design is also designed in a circular pattern, with I love you, printed in the center.
Another universal design is the God loves you shirt. One day when I was praying and thanking God, I felt an energetic chill run down through my body. It felt invigorating and I knew that this magnificent energy of Spirit, did not care what color I was or what religion I was.
A happy and lovely day to you. : )
Cheryl Paton
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Color in Kids t-shirts Activity
Does your child like to color or paint? Do they like to display their works of art? Would they like wearing their art? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, then your child or children will also probably enjoy coloring in pre-printed designs on tee shirts.
On these shirts, the designs are basic drawings, allowing your child to easily color/paint them in, and to add their own creativity to the design. They can add in background features, shading, cross marks, or add their own toppings to a pizza shirt. They can add polka dots or stripes to their creation, or added details, like
I used to host birthday parties at a local craft store, and I was rather amazed and impressed with the children's creativity when they were just given basic designs to work with. A simple outline drawing, like this lizard outline, can spark your child's imagination. No two beginning designs ever looked alike once the children were finished their creations.
I recommend using acrylic fabric paint. I recommend the fabric paint that comes in the little bottles. It is a pretty good consistency for painting with. Check the labels for any additional instructions, like heat setting the shirts after they have dried. I have mainly used the Americana paint and have had good success with it.
It is best to pre-wash the shirts first, without the use of any fabric softener, to help the paint adhere better.
If you want to try paint markers, I have used the fabric paint markers by Elmer's before, and have had good experiences with them on painting aprons. Just be sure to recap the marker when shaking the paint up, and to pre-test on a rag or sheet of paper to get used to the amount of pressure to apply, first. Also, when you need to get more paint down to the tip, apply the pressure on a scrap sheet of paper or fabric and not on the creation. I also prefer the medium tip markers; they cover a wider area, and have a more controlled paint flow.
Whichever method you use, be sure to lay a sheet of flat cardboard under the fabric that is being painted on, to protect whatever is under it, from any paint bleed through. If the item is a tee shirt, you'll want to place the flat cardboard between the two layers of fabric.
Click below to peruse my outline drawings printed on tee shirts to inspire your child's creativity.
May you have a fun experience with your child/children and their painting project.
Like to have a birthday party featuring tshirts to paint, color? Read my blog: Tee Shirt Coloring Parties Ideas for party tips.
Cheryl Paton
Monday, May 25, 2015
Grosgrain Personalized Graduation Keychains
Here you will find grosgrain keychains that you can personalize for the graduate. Keychains are a nice gift for the graduate, especially if a car or an apartment comes with it. However, it's nice to have an updated keychain, and especially one that commemorates one's graduation.
This Grosgrain style keychain features a cap and tassel with a placeholder for your added text, which can also include the year of graduation. The design and text are printed on both sides, so be sure to update both sides for any customization that you do.
I like this style because they are lightweight and flexible.
The strips of colors down the side edges come in a choice of 12 color options, which includes red, pink, yellow, green, purple, blue, and more. Choose the cap and tassel color first, then you can select the strips of color that you would like.
The cap and tassel color combinations come in a choice of six color combinations: black cap and tassel, gold cap with green tassel, gray cap with gray tassel, blue cap with yellow gold tassel, red cap with red tassel, and gold cap with yellow tassel.
You can see the different cap and tassel options on the link below: It will take you to my CherylsArt store on Zazzle.
This celebratory keychain features lavender spirals and a custom placeholder for the person's name. It's another great choice for graduates. It comes in a silver colored metal, and with four different shape options which are: oval, rectangle, swirl, and heart shaped.
Many happy congrats to you and your grad.
Cheryl Paton
This Grosgrain style keychain features a cap and tassel with a placeholder for your added text, which can also include the year of graduation. The design and text are printed on both sides, so be sure to update both sides for any customization that you do.
I like this style because they are lightweight and flexible.
The strips of colors down the side edges come in a choice of 12 color options, which includes red, pink, yellow, green, purple, blue, and more. Choose the cap and tassel color first, then you can select the strips of color that you would like.
The cap and tassel color combinations come in a choice of six color combinations: black cap and tassel, gold cap with green tassel, gray cap with gray tassel, blue cap with yellow gold tassel, red cap with red tassel, and gold cap with yellow tassel.
You can see the different cap and tassel options on the link below: It will take you to my CherylsArt store on Zazzle.
This celebratory keychain features lavender spirals and a custom placeholder for the person's name. It's another great choice for graduates. It comes in a silver colored metal, and with four different shape options which are: oval, rectangle, swirl, and heart shaped.
Many happy congrats to you and your grad.
Cheryl Paton
Thursday, May 21, 2015
I painted my first pet rock, and tips
I've painted animals before; those were done on canvases. This is the first animal that I've painted on a dimensional object.
I had purchased some rocks at the craft store because I wanted to give this type of painting a go. I thought I might paint some cats.
However, a friend of mind is hosting a Zazzle party for me, and I decided to give her a hostess gift. So then it dawned on me to paint a pet rock for her. So I called her up and asked her what her favorite animal is and she replied dogs.
Her favorite dogs are beagles and collies. So I browsed some images of beagles online and looked at my rocks, and decided yep, beagle it is.
This particular beagle was not painted to look like anyone's pet; it is actually a conglomeration of different characteristics that I saw on the beagles that came up in my search results.
It is kind of neat painting a portrait or the like on a dimensional object. I like that it has some size to it.
A week or so before the beagle painting, I tried my hand at painting lady bugs on small rocks.
Lady bugs are a nice place to start, as they are pretty straight forward to paint.
Once I painted the dog, I was glad to handle something bigger. I also liked looking through the rocks and finding a good fit for the animal, and then determining how I wanted the dog to lay. It adds a new dimension to my painting.
Whether the subject is large or small, the basic techniques are the same.
1. Draw your main image on the rock. I used a watercolor pencil, some people like using markers.
2. Paint in your base coats, and usually a second coat on top of the base coat.
3. Then do your adding. If it's basic, add some highlights and/or shading.
For the lady bugs, I highlighted the wings before adding the dots. I dabbed a lighter shade on their wings around halfway down their back, with a small round sponge.
For the dog, I added some highlights and shading before adding the fur strokes. I used side by side shades directly on a rounded brush to get a blending for the fur. Then I used the same side by side technique on the rake brush to get more of a fur look.
Once the painting was dry, I also add two coats of artist varnish for acrylic paint, waiting for it dry in between. A couple of coats is probably fine, unless it might get lots of use, or be outdoors, then you might want to add more.
Have you painted any pet rocks yet? Will you be painting any? Which pet will you paint?
What do you think of my first ventures with painting pet rocks?
Cheryl Paton
Shop designs by CherylsArt at Zazzle.com.
I had purchased some rocks at the craft store because I wanted to give this type of painting a go. I thought I might paint some cats.
However, a friend of mind is hosting a Zazzle party for me, and I decided to give her a hostess gift. So then it dawned on me to paint a pet rock for her. So I called her up and asked her what her favorite animal is and she replied dogs.
Her favorite dogs are beagles and collies. So I browsed some images of beagles online and looked at my rocks, and decided yep, beagle it is.
This particular beagle was not painted to look like anyone's pet; it is actually a conglomeration of different characteristics that I saw on the beagles that came up in my search results.
It is kind of neat painting a portrait or the like on a dimensional object. I like that it has some size to it.
A week or so before the beagle painting, I tried my hand at painting lady bugs on small rocks.
Lady bugs are a nice place to start, as they are pretty straight forward to paint.
Once I painted the dog, I was glad to handle something bigger. I also liked looking through the rocks and finding a good fit for the animal, and then determining how I wanted the dog to lay. It adds a new dimension to my painting.
Whether the subject is large or small, the basic techniques are the same.
1. Draw your main image on the rock. I used a watercolor pencil, some people like using markers.
2. Paint in your base coats, and usually a second coat on top of the base coat.
3. Then do your adding. If it's basic, add some highlights and/or shading.
For the lady bugs, I highlighted the wings before adding the dots. I dabbed a lighter shade on their wings around halfway down their back, with a small round sponge.
For the dog, I added some highlights and shading before adding the fur strokes. I used side by side shades directly on a rounded brush to get a blending for the fur. Then I used the same side by side technique on the rake brush to get more of a fur look.
Once the painting was dry, I also add two coats of artist varnish for acrylic paint, waiting for it dry in between. A couple of coats is probably fine, unless it might get lots of use, or be outdoors, then you might want to add more.
Have you painted any pet rocks yet? Will you be painting any? Which pet will you paint?
What do you think of my first ventures with painting pet rocks?
Cheryl Paton
Shop designs by CherylsArt at Zazzle.com.
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