Hey everyone! I am back with my second post for today and another wonderful blog hop! The idea is to spread smiles in these difficult days, and there are SO many bloggers and sponsors who joined this great initiative!
Two of the sponsors are Heffy Doodle and Catherine Pooler Designs and, since I am in both DTs, I decided to create a card combining some of their products! Let’s see what I made!
background
I started by creating the background for my card. I die cut some Heffy Doodle Simply Teal-icious cardstock with the largest die in the Imperial Stitched Rectangle dies (HD | EH). I then added a foliage pattern on the panel by blending Catherine Pooler ink in the color Aquatini (CP | EH) through the Unbeliefable stencil (HD | EH).
I very quickly created the front panel by die cutting some white cardstock with the Imperial Rectangle Frames (HD | EH) and the Fancy Nancy dies (HD | EH).
images
For my images today I used the Heffy Doodle Chimply the Best (HD | EH) – SO cute and fun! I stamped them on Neenah Solar White 110lb cardstock with alcohol proof black ink and I colored them with Spectrum Noir Illustrator markers.
Here is a list of the colors I used
- Monkeys (Fur): EB8, EB5, EB2,
- Monkeys (Face, Ears and Belly): MB4, MB3, MB1
- Vines: AG3, AG1, CG1
Once the coloring was over, I die cut everything with the coordinating dies (HD | EH).
sentiment and finishing touches
For my greeting I used the Happy X Three die (CP | EH)and one of the stamps in the Find Joy stamp set (CP | EH). The Find Joy set is part of the Catherine Pooler Canvo System for Bullet Journals, but it works great on cards, too!
I blended Catherine Pooler Ink in Lime Rickey (CP | EH) on the outline for my die cut word happy and stamped the rest of the sentiment with Midnight Ink (CP | EH).
To finish off my card front, I added some crystals and a few highlights with a white gel pen.
card inside
And because I was having so much fun making this card, I decided to decorate the inside of my card too! Isn’t this cute monkey snacking on a banana just perfect to go with that greeting!? I love it!
blog hop and prize info
Aaaalright! It is now time to talk about this massive hop and the giveaways! There are 31 Sponsors and over 140 blogger ready to bring you a smile today!
The prizes will be randomly drawn from all the blogs and all the comments. You do not have to comment on each stop, but the more you comment, the higher your chances to win!
The next stop in the hop is Jenny Colacicco
But don’t go yet! There is more!
Some of the companies are also offering discounts and freebies, so make sure to visit their blogs to find out what treat they have in store for you!
Deadline to enter is April 24 for prizes. Winners will be announced on Monday, April 27 on the Catherine Pooler and Hedgehog Hollow Blog.
Here’s a few examples of the prizes that are offered, the complete info will be found on the Catherine Pooler and Hedgehog Hollow blogs.
- Catherine Pooler Designs – $20 Gift Certificate on each of the Brand Ambassadors’ blogs
- Hedgehog Hollow – one month free sub to the box with free us shipping
- Artesprix – Getting Started KitBeacon – Product gift bag
- Brutus Monroe – $50 GC
- Ellen Hutson – $35 Gift Certificate
- Greeting Farm -$25 Gift Certificate
- Heffy Doodle – £35 voucher for the store
- Ink on 3 – $35 Gift Certificate
- Pear Blossom Press -$25 gift certificate
- Pink and Main – $25 Gift Certificate
- Trinity Stamps- $25 Gift Certificate
Well, I think there is enough fun to keep you busy for a while! Thank you all for stopping by and I hope you have a nice day!
The items marked with a * were sent to me for free for designing purposes. When possible, affiliated links are used at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! 💖
Comments
This card is so cute with those fun little monkeys! Love the inside image too! Stay safe! 🙂
Your card is ADORABLE!!! Lovely colouring and fun details, Laura!
Such a cute card!
Love those sweet monkeys!
Your coloring is so great! Wish I had the patience to learn more of how to color like this. Cute card and would definitely cheer up your recipient!
Delightful card with a nice surprise inside!
Ohh I love this Laura…. perfect touch with the cute monkey inside the card!!
Love these cute monkeys and the fun inside!
So cute. I love the inside.
Love the monkeys and the sentiment you used!!
Oh the monkeys are so cute thank you for sharing love your cards
There goes those cheeky monkeys!!!
Oh my gosh those monkeys are so cute! Thanks for sharing your happy card!
There go those cheeky monkeys!!!!
This color palette is so awesome!! And those monkeys are so cute!
Loving this adorable card…especially the monkey holding the bananas! Thank you!
Adorable and cute card
Cute and fun monkey card.
Loving the cheeky monkeys. Wishing a beautiful day.
Fun and cute monkey card
What a fun card and it sure spreads joy and fun!
Such a sweet card, love the fun interior too!
Love the colors and the monkeys. Will bring a smile to the recipient for sure!
What darling little monkeys! They definitely give off happy vibes, and you have colored them splendidly!
Too cute!!! Thanks for sharing!!
Love the card! I have the Happy x3 die and the Today I choose Happy…. you have given some inspiration for new ideas… Thank you!!!
Pretty color combo and adorable monkies!
I love the surprise monkey and message on the inside.
Oooo what cheeky monkeys they are, great design and it brought a smile to my face.
Oooo what a great idea to cheer everyone up, in these strange times, Luv Sam x
Super cute card!!!
I just love those monkey’s! Your card is adorable
Adorable. I Love those cute little monkeys. And what great and wise sentiments. Thanks for sharing on the Spread Joy Not Germs Bloghop. Blessings.
Your little monkeys are so cute!
I love this stamp set, but your coloring makes it even cuter! My favorite is the winking monkey! Thanks and please be well!
I absolutely love the monkey! Thanks for sharing your card design with us!
Aww, your card made me smile! So adorable! And, the inside just keeps the happy going.
Stay Healthy!
I love those adorable little monkeys! Great card, very bright and cheery.
Such cute little monkeys – love the way you stamped inside too!
These monkeys are sure to delight any age!
Love me a monkey! So super duper sweet card ~Thanks for sharing on the Spread Joy Not Germs Blog hop. Blessings. Gail in MI safe and healthy!
Aww such an adorable card! Love the colors!
Such a fun card with the adorable monkeys!! Beautiful color, too!!
So darn cute!
This card is so happy, you can’t help but smile!
Such a cute card! Thanks for sharing.
I love the bright green!
Absolutely precious card and certainly made me smile! Love it! TFS!
I love the monkeys and of course your cards!
I love the monkeys and of course your cards
This is a fun card. Thanks for sharing!
Those monkeys are having too much fun…I want to get out there and play with them!
What fun! You definitely brought a smile to my face! Thank you!
What a cute card! stay safe and thanks for being a part of this fab hop xx
What a wonderful card. Love the cute critters and your color choice. Thanks for sharing your inspiration.
Hugs
Ute
DT Whimsy Stamps
What a fun card! Love the layers and how you finished the inside!
Super cute!
How adorable are those monkeys?! Fun card.
This is so cute! I love how you combined products and I love the inside of your card.
Such an adorable card! I just love Heffy Doodle stamps!! Thank you for sharing your copic colors. That is something I struggle with, trying to find the right ones to blend together!
Thanks for sharing this darling card. I love that oh so cute stamp set.
Adorable cards!
Oh your card is so cute, Love those colors together. Full of happiness and joy.
Oh my goodness, your card is just adorable!!
Adorable, fun, bright card – loving those monkeys! x
Such a cute card is sure to spread some JOY.
Adorable card !
I like the monkeys. Cute, cute, cute.
Your card is adorable and fun! Those monkeys are precious! The colors you used are so nice and bright! Thank you for the Inspiration! Stay SAFE!
Such a cute card. How can you not smile at those adorable monkeys? Thanks for sharing.
So fun!
love that you stamped the inside. I forget to do that and it’s such a nice surprise when it is opened.
So adorable, thanks for the inspiration. Great thing to do while were at home.
Cute monkeys! Nice, cheerful card.
This card is just adorable! All of your details, especially the inside! I love it all!
Cute card. I love your color choices.
Thank you for sharing the happiness!
super cute cards – those monkeys are adorable!
Those little monkeys are so cute definitely spreading joy!!
Love the highlights you applied to the images. Makes them stand out from the background.
Adorable – such a light hearted card❣️
Cute cards!! I really liked the circular frame die cut on your card.
Gorgeous colouring and design for your card! It looks amazing! Thank you for spreading some joy today and being part of this fun hop!
Absolutely perfect inside! Beautiful coloring, too. Thanks for being part of this. I love seeing how multiple company’s stuff can be used together.
I liked your ideas! Especially adding the inside monkey and your use of that circle die, Thanks for your part in the blog!
lovely card, the monkeys are gorgeous . The sentiment find joy in the ordinary is really important at this moment.
fantastic idea
Thanks for lifting me up during this difficult time.
The monkeys are adorable!!
love the monkey. Background is so awesome.
Love the monkeys. Soooo cute!
Great idea! This stamp is one of my favs! I love this hop! Take care and stay safe!
I just think it is wonderful what you and all the companies are doing to bring light and cheer to stampers. Thank you so very much.
So love the monkey!!
I love love love this card. It just brought a big smile to my face! It just screams, “happy”! Thank you for sharing and stay safe!
A darling card and perfect for this amazing hop! Thanks to everyone who has come together for this event!
Such a cute card!
I just adore these little chimps……….so cute. Love your coloring. Do you ever make videos showing your process for using Copics????
Such happy cards! Love the colors!
Love these monkeys.
Such a cute card!
Absolutely adorable!
Love your card. As soon as I saw it, it made me smile. So perfect in a closed up home.
Love the chimps and the cheerful colors and message! Perfect for these times!
Great card and an excellent reminder to carry the design to the inside of the card
I adore your little monkeys and I also love how you did the inside of your card. Thanks for sharing!
Such a cute card. I love your background. Thanks for sharing!
The colors of your card are so bright and cheerful; just what we need these days! 🙂
So cute, I love the color and the monkeys. TFS
Such happy cards! Those monkeys are adorable!
Such a cuuuute card! Love the colors. Thank you for sharing!
Such a fun, upbeat card. Thanks!
How can these little monkeys not bring joy.
Too much cuteness and definitely no germs spreading here love it
What a fun card!
Thanks for spreading the joy with the hop!
Jessi Brown- Such a bright and fun card! Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win!
So cute!
Happy colors for a happy card.
I love the monkeys! The colors you used are so bright and cheerful! Thank you for sharing!
I have some cute monkey stamps like those. Your post has made me want to break them out. Thanks for that!!!
Lovely, colorful card. thank you for sharing.
Love these cards. I too love the hearts on the circular frame. Just lovely! xx
So cute and adorable. I love the little monkey on the inside!!
Adorable cards…. so uplifting💕
These monkeys make me smile. So cute! Thanks for sharing.
I love these monkeys they always make me smile. Thanks for sharing!
I love these cute little monkeys! 100% sweetness!!! AND this sentiment is wonderful…we may not have many choices but we can ALWAYS choose our own attitude! Thanks for inspiring me 🙂
These cheeky monkeys are just adorable, and I love your color palette.
You don’t monkey around when it comes to design. I love this, and really like the inside of the card as well. Thanks for sharing your talents with us all in this special event.
Karen Letchworth
How adorable! It’s such a cheerful card.
What a delightful card with these playful monkeys!! Too, too cute!!
Yes, this was a cheery card! Love the colors you picked
Those monkeys are so stinkin’ cute! Thanks for inspiring me today!
🙂 Marie
Those little monkeys are adorable, and what a perfect sentiment that you picked!
Thanks for showing the inside!!!
Oh this is so much fun, love the aqua and lime combo!
Thanks for showing the inside!
Your HAPPY chimp card is fun
The monkey is so cute!
So cute. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration.
I especially love the added touch on the inside of the car .
Such cute monkeys 💙😊
I love your card! So fun!
Cute card. I love how you finished the inside.
Such a sweet little monkey card!! I love that you also decorated the inside of the card. I always get nervous when I decorate the inside but it usually comes out so cute. Thanks for the inspiration!
Those colors, those monkeys…happy is the truth!
So cute and love that inside~
Thank you so much for participating. This is the first blog hop I have ever done and am so enjoying it in the monotonous days of isolation.
I Love this card, I need to practice more with my copics though.
Your cute card made me smile as soon as I saw it.
Very cute card.
Very cute detailed card!
Such a cute card!
Stenciled backgrounds are so cool, but never tried it this way with so much of it showing thru. Great idea thank you
Such a playful card. Cute idea to add in a little monkey eating a banana inside the card!
And this sure is a happy card!! I love the lime!
Love the bright aqua and lime on this monkey card! Two colors I would not have thought of to pair with brown! Love it.
Such a fun card!
Super cute card. I love the Fancy Nancy circle die. The hearts make it that much more special. Thank you!!!!
OMG this is so adorable. Thank you for sharing. Put a smile on my face!!
Why a fun colorful card !!! Love it 💕🦋🌈
Your card made me smile! Excellent job with your coloring with the spectrum Noir markers.
I love the whimsical design. Great job!
These monkeys are adorable! I LOVE the colors and your coloring!
Very cute card. Love the color combination. Thanks for the inspiration
The little monkeys are a-dorable!! Cute Card!!
This is so cute and makes a great statement!
How cute! The monkeys are adorable!!
Love the monkeys!
Love the monkeys. I’m going to check out more hefty doodle products.
Love your monkey business card! So cute and fun. Stay safe and keep well.
I love Catherine Pooler Designs and Heffy Doodle! Thanks for sharing your very cute card!
The monkey with the banana (well all of them actually) are adorable. Your card turned out so cute.
Love your Monkey Card.
Cute cards!! I love the little monkeys!! So adorable!
Love your card and those monkeys are adorable. Thank you for sharing.
What a cute card. Love the monkeys and the card is great inside and out, Thanks for sharing. Be well and stay healthy.
Such beautiful summer colors and cute as a abut critters!
You had me at chimp! I’m bananas for this card!
Love those monkeys!
fun, fun, fun
Love your card!! So cute!
Simply adorable
Adorable card! Thanks for participating in the blog hop!
Adorable little monkeys.
Adorable card. The “I choose happy” sentiment with the monkeys made me smile.
I love how you combined products from both companies on one card – and it’s so cute!
Cute, cute, cute! I especially like the inside stamping. Thanks!
Lively playful cards.. I personally love monkeys so much that it’s a double bonus in a lovely card.. The blue is so beautiful but i like the leaves stamped against the blue most..
Good color combination
I love how happy this card shares, the yellow, the monkeys such great colours thank you Megan Flynn Aus https://meganskaszazzblog.wordpress.com/
Thanks, it’s a really happy card. I especially like the Lime Rickey offset colour.
Oh my gosh!! Love those monkeys!
Made me choose SMILE! thank you!
The monkeys are a cute stamp and the surprise inside the card makes it outstanding!
simply cuteness overload, the cheeky monkeys would make anybody happy. love the colours too. X X
Happy is definitely the first word that came to my mind when I saw your card! I love those adorable monkeys, and the teal and lime green are so bright and fresh! Fabulous job, Laura!
That’s an adorable card, Laura, totally made me smile!
Loved this sweet card immediately!
Who can not be happy looking at these cute monkeys! Adorable !
OMG! This card is simply the CUTEST! I’m all full of happy now!
What a sweet and cheerful card Laura. Love the teal background! Super cute monkey images! Thanks for the inspiration. God bless!
Love this card, the monkeys are so darn cute. What “alcohol proof black ink” are you using? Thank you.
Your card 100% achieves its stated goal… HAPPY! As soon as I looked at the bright colors and adorable monkeys I couldn’t help but smile and be happy. Thank you for brightening my day.
I love this bright happy card 😀
Huge hugs
Amy xx
So cute! Made me grin as soon as i saw this!
So fun and cheerful! Thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you for a cute card and very clear directions on how to put it all together.
I’m glad I made my way here from Catherine Pooler and now can’t wait to look over your blog. Fantastic work!
Your card made me smile! I love the monkeys. Thanks for sharing!
Such an adorable card using the Chimply the best stamp set and die set from Heffy Doodle.
Seeing this card truly made me smile, and I know if I smiled others will too.
Love this delightful, whimsical card – adorable monkeys!!
Fun, fun, fun and cheerful card!
What an adorable, bright & cheery card!
So fun and cheery!! Thank you!!
Adorable
What a bright and happy card!
I love how you combined both the company’s supplies. This card looks adorable.
This card is the cutest! Thanks for the links as well! LOVE that! As I am a semi-newbie to card making! Stay well!!
this card has such great JOY
This is sooooo adorable!!! Those monkeys would make anybody happy!
Such a cute and happy card.
cute cards that bring a smile.
Cute! I love the coloring and your choice of sentiments. Thank you for sharing! XO
Adorable card! I love the blue/green color combo and the sentiments are wonderful!!
Love the color combo and its such a “happy” card !
these little monkeys are adorable – sure to bring joy to the recipient:)
so happy and fun! The monkey’s are so cute!
I truly appreciate the message of your card. Thanks!
I chose happy too. 🙂 Brilliant card! xx
Your card is so bright and happy! Thanks for sharing!
Those adorable little monkeys really add to the beautiful colors on your card. So cute! TFS!
Such a fun and vibrant card xx
What a cute card with great sentiments! Thanks for sharing.
The monkeys are so cute. I am trying to choose to be happy, but this hysteria is getting to me. All of the loss of freedom is too much.
Great card! I really love that circle of hearts. I may need to consider buying those dies!
Fabulous super card, made me smile.. …Thanks for sharing x
I love that you did the inside corner. I choose happy too!
Super cute card! I love it!!
Such a fun card. Love those little monkeys, and love how you decorated the inside of your card.
Such a cute card! Love all the dimension and the details carried to the inside…
Those little monkey are sure to put a smile on everyone’s face.
This is so sweet. Love your color choices.
Such a happy cheerful card.
Your card is so cute!!! It just makes me so happy<3<3<3 Stay healthy! Stay safe! Keep crafting!
So much fun!!!
Very cute card. Love the bright colors
What a cute card. Lots of details
Your card is so adorable-I love
those busy chimps!
Too cute!!
Beautiful. Absolutely love the colors and the design. Adorable.
Aww, this is just delish! Happy in a card for sure! So gorgeous. Hugs, Wends xoxo
I love the monkeys! That’s our youngest daughter’s nickname 😀
Love it!
Happy card! Love the cute monkeys!
Love this card! The monkeys are so cute!!
Your card is adorable. Love those monkeys!!
Such a cute card. Thanks for sharing the positive sentiment inside!
The monkeys are cute and fun … love your cards!
Oh my gosh! Your card is darling! So cute!
What a fun card! It made me smile.
OMG, this card is so HAPPY! Thanks for sharing!
What a fun card. Love the bright colors.
Your card is very cute and love the colors!!!!!
Such bright and happy colors! I love the jungle foliage inside the circle! TFS!
I love the bright and cheery colors of the first card.
SUPER FUN creation! Awesome event to spread Joy during these uncertain times! Thanks for the chance to win!
Adorable card. Those monkeys are just too cute!
I love how you combined these lines for this cute cute card!!! Love the little monkeys!!
I love your bright color combo!
So cute, I recently got this stamp set! I love the idea of stamping on the inside too!
So fun-cute monkeys
What a bright cheerful smile bringing card! Love it!
Cute card love the monkeys!
What a happy card!
Adorable!!!~Fleurette
Oh my, those monkeys are so fun!
Love the color palette. Bright and cheerful.
Such a cute card. Thanks for sharing your happy card.
Love the monkeys, the background teal color and the heart circle! The whole card makes me smile!
Such a fun card!
Omg! Your coloring is awesome!
Love those monkeys, yes I choose happy also. My favorite Wow embossing powder is Fairy Tale.
This definitely makes me smile. Love the design and bright colors.
What a cute card! I love the design and the circle of hearts!
Those monkeys!!! I’m in ❤️❤️❤️
Great use of the background and how it shows through the circle. I like the inside stamping as well.
Love the monkeys. I think everyone has a smile when they see monkey antics. I really like that you show decorating the inside. I would also stamp a monkey on the envelope.
Beautiful card & blog. Thank you for supporting the this hop, and letting yoir customers know that they are important to you
I love the different greens on this card. And those little chimps are so cute! TFS xxx
So sweet and cute!! Fabulous coloring too!!
WOW! Nothing says happiness like a winking monkey! Love your card!
That is just so cute!
Your card is so bright and so happy! I love all the sweet details to it! It’s definitely a time to choose happy so your card is perfect! 🙂
These are so beautiful. Love the colours and sweet images.
Valerija xx
What an absolutely adorable fun card!!! That would make anyone happy 🙂 Hugs…Janie
I love that adorable, colorful card. The sentiment is perfect!
This card is adorable! Your coloring is so nice, and the white highlights really enhance the images
Aww I love this adorable card! How cute it is on the inside too 🙂
Cute Card!
Those little monkey are adorable, Laura! Makes me smile just looking at it! Beautifully done! xx
Cute monkeys, and great details!
cute kid card .
Your card is so adorable and fun. Thank you for the inspiration.
Such a cheerful card. It made me smile. Just love it!
This card is so cute. I love that leaf Stencil and the monkeys are adorable.
What a cute card!!
Nicely done. Thanks for sharing!
This card makes me happy just looking at it!! I love it!
I just love the cute monkeys. They are so cheerful. Please stay safe.
Love your happy monkeys!! Will brighten anyone’s day!
Love the monkeys and the card is awesome
Happy is always the right thing to choose! Love this card!
Awww, so cute!
Very happy card. Will definitely add more cheer to anyone’s day. 💖
Laura you can’t help but smile when you see these little monkeys. I like the dimension & colours you chose to make the card interesting. The sentiment on the inside is so very true. Each day I find something to be grateful for & feel joy in being blessed to see it.
So darned cute! Thanks for sharing.
Love the monkey
You did bring joy. I had a smile on my
face as I looked at this card. Love
the little one inside the card.
thanks for sharing
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Love this moneys!!!
Monkeys are cute to start with, but your cards make them irresistible!
Love monkeys and I especially love the ones on your cards. I like the sentiments too. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe and healthy.
Idk if my comment posted…I’m not trying to double post, but just said I love monkies and especially yours. Love the sentiments too. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe and healthy.
I see my first post niw…sorry. I can’t delete my own post. Sorry.
Very cute card. Love your color choices.
This is so cute with many great details!
Super cute and fun card! Such a sweet scene with those adorable monkeys and I love the bright and happy colors.
FUN & FABULOUS card!
LOVE it ALL, inside and out, your monkeys are SO CUTE they make me SMILE 🙂
Thank You for sharing and INSPIRING!
What a cute little card I love those monkeys, and you even put one on the inside. Thank you so much for sharing 😊
Adorable card! I love the monkey’s. Thanks for sharing.
I can’t get enough of those chimps OR all that color! What a great idea to combine your two DTs together! Collaboration in the future with both would be great 😉
TFS!
It is rare that a card designer shows the inside. I love what you did.
Thank you for taking part in this amazing way to encourage staying at home. It’s yet another example of why the crafting community is such a treasure.
Sweet card my friend! Love it and I feel the joy!
Love this card.
ADORBS! I love monkeying around with colors!
I absolutely love the color combination! It makes me happy too 😁 I like how you did the inside of the card. Well thought out.
I love this card! The message is great, the monkeys are so cute and the colours so bright and cheerful.
I love your cheerful monkeys! So fun and sure to lift someone’s spirits!
Very cute card!
Love the monkeys, too stinking cute
Darn it, now I want another stamp set I shouldn’t buy.
Your monkeys are so adorable! I love the bright colors with the aqua/teal and the bright green. I choose “happy” too! Thanks for sharing your fun card.
Okay, I am at about 100 or less blog’s, along this hop, and this is by far my fav so far. They have all been great. But this is darling. And the sentiment is my fav, the circle heart die, mu fav and those sweet little monkeys. All my fave! Endless fun in this card! Thanks for sharing.
This is so cute with the monkeys and I like the sentiment.
This is such a fun card! I love all the cuteness! Those monkeys…love them!
So cute Love the monkeys !
The monkeys are so cute! Love the stenciled background.
Such a cute card!
What a great card! Love the monkeys AND the message!
Such a cute card.
The monkeys are to cute! Love the card.
SWOON!! I LOVE your Card!! Such a SWEET Scene!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!!
Adorable card and I love the cute monkey and the colors. Great job!
Darling card. Great hop. Thanks for the inspiration!
Laura this is super cute!!! I adore your monkeys!
Such a fun and adorable card.Love the monkeys and that big die cut sentiment “happy”
Great bright and cheery card! Your color choices are perfect!