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The Easiest Way to Make a Journal

November 16, 2012, 12:50 am
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My journal is all filled up
and I decided to make my own
to avoid what happened here!


I folded some 8 1/2" x 11" kraft and white papers
in half.


Then I punched holes in the folded papers
with a two hole punch.


Here are the papers for my journal.


Next I looked for an old leather jacket.


After putting the pages through two rings,
I auditioned the pages on the leather I cut from the jacket.


I then sewed the rings on to the leather,
making sure to sew on both sides of the screws
so that the rings won't fall off.



I then found a long piece of leather from 
the sleeve portion of the jacket.
I made two slits on the cover and inserted the strip of leather.


I then sewed some buttons to hold it all together.
I also used a glue gun to keep the strip in place.






I now have a journal to put my reflections in!
And it only took less than an hour to make! 
If you want to see some of my drawings 
and read my reflections,
come and visit me at HeARTworks.



Of course, if you don't have the time or inclination
to make a journal,
you can always drop by our stores 
and find some really nice ones!






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our monthly newsletters,
email us at info@papemelroti.com
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You may want to see 
other do it yourself projects at
Show Me What Ya Got at Not Just a Housewife 

Blessings,

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Venturing into Advent

November 22, 2012, 6:27 pm
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For many of us, Christmas is a frenzied time of shopping, parties and gift giving.  Spending time in quiet reflection may be a luxury for some.  Here are some things even the busiest person can add to Advent to bring in more of the blessings of the season.


- Advent begins on the first Sunday Dec. 2, 2012 and it is a time of preparation for Christmas.  Before family meals, pray "Prepare our hearts to have more of you Lord".

- Sing Christmas carols in the car during traffic.  The ride will go much faster.

- Decorating your home with your family is a good time to share the meanings of each symbol. 


  • The Christmas tree is evergreen symbolizing hope.  Being cut down and raised year after year, the tree reminds us of Christ's resurrection.
  • Ham is served at dinner to celebrate the triumph of good over evil.  The slaying of wild boars of olden times represented God's victory over sin, death and the enemy.
  • Bells are used to signify joy and celebration.  During Bible times, Jewish priests had bells on the hem of their clothing.(Exodus 28:31-35) Jesus' coming shows us that He is our High Priest who took upon Himself our sins so we can come close to God.
  • Candy canes have the shape of the Shepherd's staff.  These help us call to mind how Jesus is the Good Shepherd.
  • The Gingerbread Man was shaped and baked, just like we are created in God's image.
  • Christmas bows and ribbons signify the brotherhood of man bound together in peace through Christ's coming.
  • Snowmen under the heat of the sun represent icy, stony hearts that are melted by the knowledge of God's love.
  • Red and green colors surround us at Christmas time.  Red reminds us of Jesus' blood shed on the cross for love of us.  Green, on the other hand, the color of leaves, plants and grass represents life. Together the colors reflect God's life given up for us so that we may have eternal life.


- During travel, as you see the twinkling lights all around the metropolis, imagine yourself looking at the star guiding the magi to Christ.  Think of your destination as a place where you will meet God (in the people, place, situations that you will face).

- While wrapping your Christmas gifts, say a blessing or a prayer intention for the person receiving that gift.

- When preparing meals for parties and reunions, meditate through your actions.  While mixing different ingredients, think of how you can more peaceably walk with others.  While heating the food evenly, think of the attention you are giving your children (or younger friends), if all their needs are being met. 

- For every concern that crosses your mind, replace it with a grateful thought.

- Allot one meal as the "thinning dessert" time.  Instead of having dessert that night, save the cost of the dessert and give it to someone needy.

- When in the grocery, grab some cookies or packed biscuits and store them in the car.  Spread some cheer to a beggar through these simple offerings.

- Every morning when thinking of what to wear and going through your clothes, take note of the those items you never get to wear. Put these in a nearby bag.  When the bag is full, donate to a nearby shelter.

- Cooking for the family?  Make a bigger batch for people who serve us every day - the street sweeper, police, security guards, etc.

What do you do during Christmas to make it more meaningful?

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My Memorabilia Christmas Tree

November 24, 2012, 5:20 pm
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My Christmas tree at home is a little scraggly
but I love it!
I call it my Memorabilia Tree
or my Scrapbook Tree.
There are lots of pictures hanging on it.
Every year I add more-
it's definitely not one of those shiny, sleek
and beautiful trees!

Here's one I made in about 15 minutes-
all you need is either paper or cloth,
cardboard, a glue gun, some ribbon and embellishments.

Cut out the paper into the shape you like.
This one is round, but you can have square,
oval, or even a Christmas tree or star.
If you want to use cloth, be sure to 
use a mix of half and half white glue and water
to attach the cloth to paper so it's more stable.


After putting the picture in the frame,
glue a piece of cardboard to the back,
making sure to put a ribbon, twine
or string in between to hang your frame.

This fabric frame is one of my favorites.
I spent some time embellishing it
with embroidery stitches and fabric cut outs.


This is kid's play!
Cut out a tree shape and add dots!

A fancier version.
Let your kids help and let them
 decorate using sequins and beads.

This one is made using our papemelroti
Christmas Craft Cuts.


Another one I made using Craft Cuts.
If your pictures are too precious to cut up,
like this one of my mom and my sister Peggy was,
just photocopy it.

And this one is made using Kitchen Clay.
See the recipe using baking soda and
cornstarch here.


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You may want to see 
other do it yourself projects at
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Blessings,
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Scrapbook Set Giveaway!

November 26, 2012, 10:39 pm
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If you've never tried your hand at scrapbooking, now is the time to start.  Papemelroti's Christmas giveaway is a Scrapbook Set that will help preserve your memories for years to come.

See what items are up for grabs!!!




The items are all coordinated with the Adventure Theme.  Great for travel photos!




This handmade paper kit is re-usable and can make textured paper out of your old used paper.






Included in this pack:

10-Compartment Organizer
Each Moment Handcrafted Tags
The Easiest Handmade Paper Making Kit
3-Drawer Adventure Box
Bless this Earth Rubber Stamp
Adventure Notebook
Friend Sticker
Quotes Sticker
Adventure Bookmark
Adventure Bound Notebook
Always Remember Scrapbook Ornament
Assorted Craft Cut Pieces
Ellipse Scrapbook Ornaments
Adventure Spiral Notebook
Believe Craft Cut Sheet
Today Craft Cut Sheet
Cutout Kraft Letter Sheet
Adventure Medium Scrapbook with Matching Paper Bag


All of these products are made with 100% unbleached recycled paper!  This means no harsh chemicals were released into the environment and of course, no trees were cut down to make these products.


To win this set, all you have to do is make an ATC out of any art materials you can use. You can use our Craft Cut sheets like below (or any material for that matter).






What's an ATC?  A-rtist T-rading C-ards are just miniature art.

They can have any theme, style or done with any material.  Just take a picture, post on our contest page, tag it with your e-mail address and you're in!

The standard size of an ATC is 2.5 x 3.5 inches or 6.4 X 8.9 cm.
For more about ATCs click here



 This piece below was made by cutting out the shapes on the Craft Cut Sheet and pasting it together one on top of the other.

Sample ATC

*You don't have to be an artist or professional designer to make an ATC.  You can use the collage technique (like in our sample above) using old magazines or photographs.  It can be about anything you like!



We're excited to see what you will make! 

Make as many ATCs as you want, the more you make, the more chances to win!

Please don't be shy!  Upload your pictures on our website - click here



Deadline for submissions is January 20, 2013.  *Winners must reply within 7 days or we will sadly have to pick another winner.

*This contest is open worldwide but shipping costs must be shouldered by participants. 
The winner (if in the Philippines) can get the business pack via the nearest Papemelroti branch.


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Free Christmas Greeting Images

December 7, 2012, 1:38 am
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Hello everyone!

We've made some online Christmas greetings for all of you!  Have fun posting them on Facebook, Tumblr, your blog or other sites to spread some holiday cheer!










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The Master Plan

December 27, 2012, 5:21 pm
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Many of Papemelroti's customers since the 70's will remember a plaque of ours that says "Plan ahead, it wasn't raining when Noah built his ark."

As 2013 kicks off, some of us may be making new year's resolutions and plans.  And some of us may be taking on a more free-spirited approach like actor John Cusack.  He once said "I'm not making any plans. I'm just going to let the universe surprise me.”


Is a plan simply a dream? a wish?  Well-loved book "Little Prince"s Author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry says, "A goal without a plan is just a wish.”

The word "plan" is both a noun and a verb.  Quoting from http://dictionary.reference.com it is:
- a scheme or method of acting, doing, proceeding, making, etc.,developed in advance: battle plans.
- a specific project or definite purpose: plans for the future.


Have you ever planned something and it never materialized?  Most of us have. 
The late Dwight D. Eisenhower (then a 5-star general and now often ranked as the top 10 U.S. presidents) said "In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” 
Designing a home, building a business, preparing for retirement, all of these require proper planning. 
In the book of life, the Bible, we will see that even God Himself had plans.
In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will (Ephesians 1:11)
But they do not know the thoughts of the Lord; they do not understand his plan, (Micah 4:12)
God even shares His plans with His people.  God said to Moses in Exodus 26 "Set up the tabernacle according to the plan shown you on the mountain."

What happens when we don't plan?
"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” ― Benjamin Franklin
"If you don't know where you are going, you'll end up someplace else.” ― Yogi Berra


If you plan to do some planning this month, here are some things to consider using some scripture wisdom:

- Always plan good things for yourself and for others.  Do away with angry thoughts, getting even or vengeful plans.  Goodness begets goodness.  In Proverbs 14:22 it says "Do not those who plot evil go astray?  But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness."


- Expect to work on these plans diligently in the coming year. "Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty." - Proverbs 21:5

- Sometimes we plan differently from God.  Like King David 1 Chronicles 28 "King David rose to his feet and said: “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. I had it in my heart to build a house as a place of rest for the ark of the covenant of the Lord, for the footstool of our God, and I made plans to build it. But God said to me, ‘You are not to build a house for my Name..."   Let us spend some time in quiet reflection and ask for God's help in all our plans.  He desires what is best for us.  If we listen with an open, sincere and willing heart, we will hear His voice guiding us.  "We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. Proverbs 16:1

- God's ways are truly best for us.  He made us and He knows our purposes and plans.  We can count on the fact that the Master plan is the best plan for our lives.
- When we plan with God with us and within us, we can be assured that we can overcome any obstacles and challenges along the way for "There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord." Proverbs 21:30

Devise your strategy, but it will be thwarted;
propose your plan, but it will not stand,
for God is with us. (Isaiah 8:10)
- Remember that plans may not turn out as you expect them but sometimes these can be blessings in disguise.  If your plans get thwarted yet it brings a blessing, than it may be God's plan after all.  "Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails." Proverbs 19:21
We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps. Prov 16:9

As you get a pen and pencil and map out your plans and strategies for 2013, hold on to God's promises for you.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11)


"Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." (Proverbs 16:3)
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How I made my Fabric Journal Cover!

January 18, 2013, 12:06 am
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I started a new journal for the year
and wanted to make a fabric cover.
I cut up some cardboard 
a little bigger than the pages inside
which were half the size of a short coupon bond.

 Next I looked through my stash of cloth
and lace

 
and buttons and ribbons....
I keep a lot of these, just in case...

I audition the cloth and embellishments
to see how it looks.

Then I start doing embroidery-
cross stich, blanket stitch, etc.
Just doing what makes me happy.


 
I have to make the cloth big enough 
to cover the front and back.


 
Next I folded the cloth in half,
with the front side facing each other.
Then I traced the cardboard cover on to the cloth
with pencil.
I then sewed it up on the wrong side
with running stitch, making sure that it won't be 
a tight fit for the cardboard cover.

 I then invert the cloth, insert the cardboard cover
and thin fiberfill stuffing.
I put holes in the cover using a fine pair of scissors.

 
Here is the finished product!

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Artistory: Meldy's Inspirations

January 23, 2013, 11:33 pm
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Coming up with new product designs every month is not a piece of cake but Papemelroti designer Meldy does it with ease.  What's her secret?

She is the "ME" in "PA-PE-MEL-RO-TI", meaning she comes third in the family of 5 siblings.  The acronym comes from the first syllable of the siblings' names in order of appearance - PA stands for Patsy, PE for Peggy, MEL for Meldy, RO for Robert and TI for Tina.  They are all designers for the family business.


Several articles and TV features on Papemelroti mention you as a fast worker, how do you do it? 
I visualize what i want to make in my mind first so the actual comes easy.

What music do you listen to when you create your sculpture? 
I like christian contemporary music,  dance music and the latest hit list.
Your products are very cute and whimsical, how do you conceptualize them?
Where do you get your inspiration? 
My family, world and God's creation around me are my inspiration.  The Isabel Angel (figurine) was fashioned after my daughter who had ringlets when she was a baby.  the rest are my son, husband, nephew, niece,cats, dogs, etc.


What are your favorite products that you designed and why? 
My favorite is usually the newest one i designed like my God is love angel.

*Meldy's products featured here are not yet in the shop (except the Isabel Collection).  This is your exclusive sneak preview!

*If you have a question for Meldy, just comment below. 
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How to Make Every Time Valentime

January 24, 2013, 5:45 pm
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- Husbands and wives need to spend quality time together not just on valentines day but at least once a week.  The daily cares of life, paying the bills, doing chores, work, can take its toll on the marriage putting a strain on the relationship.  Time for undivided attention, talking on matters geared towards having the same mind, peppered with fun and laughter is essential in keeping the love alive.  Philippians 2:2 says, "complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind."
 

- One busy couple with 3 young children has the habit of saying "I do" every night before they retire for the night.  This is their way of saying "I commit myself to you today" despite what has passed that day.  They might have had a disagreement or misunderstanding that day but despite all that, they have not missed saying these 2 words to each other.  "Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you." Ephesians 4:31-32
 
- Amidst the rigors of corporate life and several trips abroad every year, one husband makes it a point to write his wife a love letter every month without miss.  He doesn't e-mail it but rather, he writes it on stationery, sometimes using different colored pens to express his love.  There is a special call to husbands to love their wives as Christ did the church.  He is called to give his very life for her.  To love is to do something out of the ordinary for the beloved and it's up to you to be creative in showing that great love!  Remember that age old adage "Expressing love increases love".  "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her." - Ephesians 5:25
 
The bible is truly our guide for life.  It's the ultimate manual guide for life, complete with instructions for success in our daily living.  Let's study it!
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Faith and Art Workshop

January 28, 2013, 6:25 pm
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Calling all women interested in stirring up their creativity and building up their spirituality!  This is a the first ever Faith and Art workshop event from Papemelroti and it will surely be a delightful time to enrich one's soul.

It will be held in windy Tagaytay City on a summer weekend.


Papemelroti artists will be sharing their art and hearts this weekend.  They've been conducting inspiring Crafternoons for some time now and are now opening it up to others.

If you are interested, e- mail patsy.paterno@gmail.com and we will get back to you as soon as we have the details.
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Word of Faith Giveaway

January 28, 2013, 7:05 pm
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Win 1 year's subscription to a scripture reflection guide and join over 500,000 world-wide in receiving The Word Among Us each month!  

We at Papemelroti use this guide every day and have a renewed faith life because of it.  We want to share it with you!  It's so easy to join, just use the Rafflecopter Form below to put in your entry.  


More about the prize:
The magazine’s name, The Word Among Us, comes from the Prologue to the Gospel of John: “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth; we have beheld his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father” (John 1:14). This passage reflects the vision and purpose of our publication: To be an instrument of the Spirit whose desire is to manifest Jesus’ presence in and to the children of God. In this way, we hope to contribute to the church’s ongoing mission of proclaiming the gospel to the world and growing ever more deeply in our love for the Lord.

Throughout its history, The Word Among Us has continued to encourage its readers to experience God’s presence in scripture and prayer and thus receive the grace of the Spirit more deeply in their lives.

If you're from outside the Philippines, we can't send this magazine to you every month so you can win a Cross Pendant from us!



This cross is specially designed by Papemelroti artisans.  It's got an attractive glazed finish that will last for years.  Wear it as a radical sign of your devotion to Christ. It says "He died for me, I live for Him".

Fill up the rafflecopter form below and follow the instructions.  It's really easy!  Extra points available as well!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

This contest is open worldwide.  We will pick a winner on February 20, 2013.  *Winners must reply within 7 days or we will sadly have to pick another winner.
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A Pencil and a Dream Tutorial

February 21, 2013, 10:16 pm
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My son is graduating from High School 
and going off to college
along with so many other hopeful students.
Most of them have dreams
and are looking forward to the future!

Here is a simple gift to make and give
to a graduate-

All you need are pencils, bookpaper,
white glue, a cutter,
ribbons and a tag made of cardboard or cardstock.

 
First cut the bookpaper the same length as your pencil-
from the end of the eraser band to a little past the sharpened edge.
The width should be just enough to wrap around the pencil
with just a little extra to overlap.
Apply glue to the paper and wrap around the pencil,
making sure to remove the excess glue
by rolling the pencil back and forth.

 
 Dry the glue very well.
When the glue is dry,
use a cutter to sharpen the pencil.
Be sure to include parts of the bookpaper.
It's not going to be very neat,
but that's part of its charm!
 
 
Now  here is the fun part-
embellishing!

 
I  like to use recycled materials.
Here are bits of yarn from an old sweater
which I unravelled.
And a tag I cut from a old card.


I used different kinds of pencils-
see the different colored erasers!
 
And I found just the right quotation to write on the tag-
"A #2 pencil and a dream
can take you anywhere,"
by Joyce Meyer.


So whether you are a new graduate or not,
NEVER EVER give up on your dreams!

"For I know the plans I have for you,” 
declares the Lord, 
“plans to prosper you and not to harm you, 
plans to give you hope and a future."  
Jeremiah 29:11


If you would like to receive 
our monthly newsletters,
email us at info@papemelroti.com
and put subscribe in the subject line.

You may want to see 
other do it yourself projects at
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Blessings,

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Holy Land Recollection: Eternity

February 26, 2013, 10:16 pm
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It's just the time to think about ETERNITY.  If something is valuable, we need to prepare for it.  We celebrate Easter by preparing for it during the Lenten season.

As one of the faithful put it, "Lent is feeding the good in us and starving the bad, creating a transformation".  We all want to be better individuals and this season that comes only once in a year is one of the best times to be serious about it.

We want to talk about things that can help us during this season to make a change, and to make a change for a great eternity ahead.  We'll have some free resources you can use and a Holy Land photo reflection guide at the end.

Maybe you're one of those people who plan to really focus on these "religious matters" once you hit 50, or 60 and above (when the time to face God approaches more quickly, just kidding).  Well, think again, we never know when our last day on planet earth will be.  Each choice we make in the here and now has an eternal consequence.

Ok let's start now in building our friendship with God.  Where to start?  Never fear we're here to share with you what helps us make better choices every day.  Choices that bring more light instead of darkness into our lives.  

Resources

Here's what we like using at Papemelroti, the Word Among Us.  You can subscribe to get the reflections mailed to your doorstep or you can read the day's meditations online here.   We also recommend Joel Osteen's Today's Word.  If you subscribe, these can be sent to your inbox everyday.

There are a lot of other free resources online to help you grow deeper in faith.

You can download free e-Books on the lives of saints at Catholic e-Book Project. We particularly like the story of Blessed Margaret Mary Alacoque  click here

One of the best loved devotionals is the centuries is Thomas Kempis' "Imitation of Christ" and it's downloadable here among other works.

More saintly e-Books here 

Holy Land photo reflection guide

Journey with us in faith as we walk where Jesus walked.  You can do this meditation on Holy Week or at any time you wish to dedicate to God.

Instructions:

Read the caption prayerfully then click on the photos to reflect.  You may either right-click on the image to open the picture on another page or just press the X (upper right hand corner) on the picture box to return to this page.

Marah, Egypt
Read Exodus 15:22-27
As we travel to the Holy Land, we start from Marah, the place where the Israelites camped out after crossing the Red Sea.  Just three days from that miraculous escape from Pharoah's army, they are parched because Marah's water is bitter.  Moses cried out to God because of the people's grumbling and in response, God makes the water sweet.  

Reflection:  As Christians, we, like the Israelites have crossed over the sea in our baptism.  Despite God's gift of salvation, we still have moments of grumbling.  Amidst our daily responsibilities, making a living and caring for others, we can forget the miracles we've experienced in the past.  Think about something you are very grateful for during this season of Lent.


Marah, Egypt

River Jordan
Read Matthew 3:13-17

From Egypt, we set a path for the River Jordan where Jesus was baptized by John.  The river is a frequent symbol for freedom because of the Exodus.  The waters are murky and uninviting.  We wonder why Jesus, who was the Son of God and sinless, needed the baptism of repentance.  John wondered too, asking "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?"  

Jesus said it was "to fulfill all righteousness".  As our Passover Lamb, Jesus Himself took upon Himself all our sin.  Jesus' sacrifice took our sins, as dark and as murky as the Jordan waters (or even darker) and made these whiter than snow.

Reflection:  What things in my life do I want to be free of?  What things bind me and stop me from taking on my true purpose in life?

River Jordan


Mountain of Temptation
Read Matthew 4:1-11

About 5 kilometers northwest from the old city of Jericho, we visit the place where Jesus was led into the desert by the Spirit, spending 40 days and nights fasting from food and drink.  The lonely, dry, rocky terrain doesn't hold much appeal but it is God's Spirit Himself that brings Jesus here. 

Reflection:  We all know that trials and temptations have the capacity to make us stronger individuals but it's all easier said than done.  We can easily succumb and go for the easy way out.  Pick out the most difficult challenge you have now.  What growth do you see in yourself as you go through this?

Mountain of Temptation


Capernaum
Read Luke 4:31-41, Matthew 11:23

More than a hundred kilometers away, we reach a small fishing village called Capernaum.  This is where Jesus lived and taught.  Here, He healed many people like the paralytic, centurion's servant and Simon's mother-in-law.  Despite this, people were unresponsive to Jesus' teaching.  

Reflection:  Our lives are filled with much undeserved grace.  God has provided for us, healed us, loved us and touched our lives in countless ways.  Spend a few moments in solitary silence without the TV, radio and other gadgets.  What fears prevent us from listening to Him and giving our all?


Capernaum Synagogue (where Jesus taught)



Sea of Galilee
Read John 6:16-24

Let's just take a few steps to the shore and get on the boat of faith to see up close the breathtaking beauty of the Sea of Galilee (aka Lake Tiberias).  It's not hard to imagine the sun setting whilst a strong wind blowing ruffles the waters.  Then you see a lone figure steadily walk towards you on the water.  Jesus says "It is I, don't be afraid!"

Reflection: Truly nothing is impossible with God.  He can turn panic into peace in an instant.  If we fix our gaze on Him, we can even walk on water.  What is the most impossible thing that you believe Jesus wants to do for you?



Sea of Galilee


Bethany
Read John 11:1-44, Mark 14:1-11

Less than two and a half kilometers from Jerusalem, we discover the home of Mary, Martha and Lazarus.  We are welcomed by the memory of Jesus' visits with these good friends of His.  This was where, through the story of Martha and Mary, we learned how precious our Lord finds our love and undivided attention.  It was also in this place where Jesus was anointed with fine expensive perfume from an alabaster jar, costing more than a year's wages. 

Reflection:  Calculate what you earn in a year.  Add about 10%.  Would you be willing to give all of this up and give it to charity if you were sure God wanted you to?  It was not something that God asked of Mary but she did it willingly out of her love for the Lord.  We may not as of yet be as radical as Mary was but we can always desire to increase our fervor and zeal in our relationship with God.


Bethany

Gethsemane
Read Mark 14:32-52

At the foot of the Mount of Olives is the traditional location of the Garden of Gethsemane.  Picture Jesus praying here, surrounded by the olive trees (among the oldest known to science). The hour of His death was nearing and He was in deep anxiety.  Interestingly enough, Gethsemane means "oil press" and when millstones crush olives, the red liquid reminds us of Jesus' perspiring blood.

Reflection: The weight of our sins crushed Jesus' sacred heart.  He was so in love with us that He bore our suffering, sorrows and pains in this earthly life so much so that we can spend eternity with Him.  Despite our rebellious ways, He would go through all the agony all over again even if there was only one of us.


Gethsemane

Sacred Pit
Read John 18:19-24

Walking down the slope of Mt. Zion, we enter the high priest's Caiaphas' house.  The dungeon below the house is believed to be where Jesus was detained after His arrest.  

During Bible times, a prisoner would oftentimes be tied with a rope across his upper body and lowered down into a pitch black cistern (now called the Sacred Pit).  With toes barely touching the ground, the prisoner would feel excruciating pain throughout the night.  

Reflection: Dear Jesus, You who could vanish through the crowds, or summon an army of angels let Yourself be bound for us.  You endured a night of darkness to bring us light in whatever we are going through.  You were left totally alone without a soul to comfort you.  Recall the people God has called into your life.  God has constantly surrounded you with family, friends and even strangers to help you along the path of life.  Most of all, He has never left you.


Sacred Pit

Crown of Thorns
Read John 19:1-6

From Caiaphas' house, we wistfully walk towards Jerusalem's northeastern wall. We set upon the Via Dolorosa way and accompany Christ.

You see a crown of thorns on the ground and you gingerly pick it up.  Freshly twisted Rose bush vines are the prickliest.  You slowly put it on your head.  Without any pressure, it already gives you the feeling of tiny dangerous needles piercing you.  A headache may ensue, when thinking of how the Roman guards pressed the crown upon Jesus' head.

Reflection: What thoughts constantly plague your mind?  Do we allow painful memories and regrets of the past cloud our future?  Say a prayer that Jesus heal all of negative and hurtful thoughts. Through every thorn He has endured for our sake, He has already carried all of these burdens for us so much so that we need not carry these with us anymore.


Crown of Thorns

Golgotha
Read Mark 15:21-41

Our journey ends at the "place of the skull" where Jesus passes from death to life.  The place is so aptly described because its shape reminds one of a skullcap.  It is also the "Smokey Mountain" of Jerusalem, where everyone would dump their garbage.  It is mind-blowing that God, the creator of the universe, rich in all things except in having only one Son, allowed His only beloved Son to die on a trash heap.

Reflection: We know that the story does not end here.  We are an Easter people so we know that God's journey to the abyss of emptiness, nothingness and total despair was a victory because He defeated it.  Instead of us being on that cross, He took our place.  Let's ask the Lord to make us more worthy of His priceless, eternal gift to us.

He died for us, let's live for Him.


Golgotha Rock


*We hope you have benefited from this article and reflection guide.  Feel free to comment below.  Photos were taken by Papemelroti artist calej.  
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Graduation Items

February 26, 2013, 10:17 pm
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Graduation is such a special time to celebrate success!  For all that hard work, a graduate should have a lifetime reminder of all his hard-earned achievement.  Here are some inexpensive tokens that he/she can cherish for always.

Designed exclusively for Papemelroti by artist Meldy Fider.  Fondly patterned after the artist's husband.  Carries a Congratulations sign.  Made of durable resin.


Another character from the Happy People Collection.  With No.1 medal and sign. Made of durable resin.  Size 4.5" high, 150g  



Congrats Note and Cellphone Holder with words read "May all your hopes and dreams come true & your future be filled with happiness".  Made of durable resin.






Future Full of Hope - words of wisdom to inspire you on your road to success 


Success Paper Pack
Keep these inspirational quotes on your journey to success.  Includes 47 idea cards.  Made of 100% recycled kraft paper encased in sturdy kraft boxes with our gift wrapper designs. 
Size of box 3" x 3", size of each card inside is 2.5" x 2.5" , pack weighs 75g.



Graduation Lamp
Light up your special graduate's life with this "Not Even the Sky is My Limit" lamp.  Lightweight.
Size 8 7/8" x 3.5 diameter", 150g








#356-21-1 Blue Magnet Chalkboard
Use alternately to write with chalk or use as a magnet board!
You can hang this vertically or horizontally.
Size 12" x 9"




#356-21 Medium White Chalkboard
You can hang this vertically or horizontally.
Size 12" x 9"
P375 / $10.75 


         #356-53 Memo Magnet Board and Chalkboard
So handy to use for home and office!  Use alternately to write with chalk or use as a magnet board!  Made of MDF (multi density fiberboard) recycled wood material.
Size 19.5" x 7 5/8" x 5/16"
P498 / $14.25



#356-55 White Magnet and Chalkboard 
Use alternately to write with chalk or use as a magnet board!
You can hang this vertically or horizontally.
Size 18" x 8" x 5/16"
P439 / $12.55


#356-55 Blue Magnet and Chalkboard
Use alternately to write with chalk or use as a magnet board!
You can hang this vertically or horizontally.
Size 18" x 8" x 5/16"
P439 / $12.55 


#987-17 Graduation Desk Plaque
Give a graduation gift that will be cherished always.  Inspire with words that say "Not Even the Sky is My Limit, Congratulations, we're proud!  Made of recycled wood. 
Size 4 3/4" x 3 1/8", 50g





#987-2-11  Think Desk Plaque
It always pays to "Think wisely".  Have a wisdom-filled life with this product.  With a world-class timeless style.  Made on recycled wood.
Size 4 3/4" x 3 1/8, 50g.


#987-2-11  Dream Paris DeskPlaque
Dream a little of a future full of hope and gladness.  With a world-class timeless style.  Made on recycled wood.
Size 4 3/4" x 3 1/8, 50g.



#990-52 A Graduate's PrayerLet this prayer serve as an encouragement and guide to graduates everywhere.  Teachers can give this as a token for their students.  Size 12" x 8.25" x 1/2", 250g 

For more Graduation Gift Ideas click here 

For more information about these items click here

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Graduation 2013 e-Greetings

February 26, 2013, 11:10 pm
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We want to celebrate all your hard work Graduate!

Feel free to share these images to your Graduate friends on social networking sites like Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram or print them out as graduate greetings!











Let's not forget our teachers!  Here's an image you can use to express your gratitude.


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Creative Faith Journaling Workshop

February 28, 2013, 7:31 pm
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Come to an afternoon of creativity and faith as we explore God's abundant promises for us!


What lies in our hearts? How do we pray for these?  This recollection will look at some of God’s basic promises and will explore how we might pray them. We will also learn to journal ... in words and pictures. 


Journaling is said to have been practiced in Asia as early as 56 AD and while Westerns are said to have recorded only details and facts in their journals, the Asians have supposedly included images and other creative expressions in their journal entries even from early on. 


Journaling is being used nowadays in many fields of discipline: creative writing, technical and scientific research, medical and nursing practice, in psychotherapy as a tool for self- discovery and emotional healing… Many use it to record their dreams, hopes, goals and accomplishments. 

Holy men and women through the years have used journals to record their deep religious experiences.  This has helped them keep a record of their faith journey  and to discover and understand the work of God in their life.



The better to remember them and to rejoice in God’s answers. 


Bring:

Journal - preferably spring or ring bound or sewn, (not perfect binding  because when you attach pictures and embellishment and notebook will be thick, pages may fall out)
pens 
glue
scissors
magazines
optional- family pictures, pictures of yourself, paints, crayons, scrapbook materials, etc
& an open heart :)



Our Resource Speakers:


Mae Legaspi

Mae’s interest has always been in people. From being a kindergarten teacher to leaders among the youth and married members of Ligaya ng Panginoon, a Catholic Christian community, to management consultancy in a Singapore-based company, she has always been involved in helping individuals and groups find their gifts, purpose or mission in life. 

Mae currently does part-time community-building work for The Sword of the Spirit Asian Region where she does training and formation of leaders and  Christian community culture in the Philippines and India.  Mae also does life coaching where she puts to good use her counseling, teaching, training and spiritual competencies.  She runs at different seasons of the year a program for college students to help them decide on a  college degree that best  fits their skills and interests.

Mae has a Master of Arts in Family Ministry and Counseling from the Ateneo de Manila University, and 40 graduate credits towards an MA in Reading from PNU.  Her postgraduate units are in Organizational Development and Values Development at Miriam College.


Patsy Paterno

The eldest of the five Papemelroti siblings (she is the PA in pa-pemelroti), Patsy has been working in the family business since she was 11 years old.  Today, she works full time for the business as the chain's Managing Director.  

A graduate of Interior Design from the University of the Philippines, she can always be found in her craft room making collages, scrapbook layouts, Artist Trading Cards (ATCs), and thinking of ways to re-use things normal people would throw away.  Her favorite techniques are collage and crayola etching, which she says are most forgiving of mistakes.  

WORKSHOP DETAILS:

Date: March 23, 2013

Time: 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Ateneo de Manila University, Institute for Social Order (ISO)
Katipunan Ave., Quezon City
Metro Manila, Philippines
Google Map Link

Workshop Fee (including the additional art materials aside from what you're bringing): P950

*Early bird rate is P750 payment on or before March 7. 2013

Register at the form below.

(To win a free slot, simply join our rafflecopter form at the bottom of this page)
Slots are limited so hurry!




e-mail:


For inquiries you may text 09209134690 
or e-mail Patsy patsy.paterno@gmail.com 

Deposit your payment/s to:
Account Name - Korben Corporation
Bank Name - Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
Account Number -  C/A 0271-0337-61

E-mail the scanned deposit slip / fax to (632) 375-1069 / 4126487 / 3742442 so we can check your payment.


Testimonial:

"I thought before that journaling wasn't "my thing".  I found it hard writing down what I hear from or what I want to say to the Lord.  Maybe, because I felt like they had to be done "nicely and properly" - with correct tenses, grammar and all.  But I realized that what was most important was that I remember our conversations together and feel renewed and strengthened by them.  Creative Journaling is the answer to my prayer!  I can draw, stamp around, make a collage out of whatever I heard God tell me.  I find it enjoyable and in a way "liberating" to do my journal now.  And looking through "all the art" makes it easier for me to recall His words and in a glance see my journey with Him throughout all these years!" - Dr. Marichu Pilapil 

Legaspi People Development Consulting offered a half- day workshop on Creative Spiritual Journaling last November 15, 2008 at the Manresa Retreat House in Quezon City.  Mae Legaspi, the Managing Consultant of  Legaspi People Development  Consulting,  spoke about  Prayer as a Way to  One’s Authentic Self,  and  Patsy Paterno, Managing Director of Papemelroti,  shared her experience of journaling as a response in her dialogue with God.  She also demonstrated several creative techniques in making journal entries that express  what is in one’s heart. 


*We want you to share in the mission of spreading the Good News so part of the proceeds will go to Christ’s Youth in Action, a campus based organization involved in sharing the Christian faith to college students.

*Please take note that this is different from the Faith and Art workshop (to be held in Tagaytay) still to come.

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Win a Laughter Pack

March 31, 2013, 8:34 pm
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We know that you know that laughter is the best medicine!  We want to give you some laughter and make your already sunny days even much brighter!

Here are the products we want to give you this April!  Aren't they just filled with laughter?


Vintage Laughter Ring, looks really antique like, made of metal, one size fits all


Live Laugh Love Folding Fan, Mini Drawer Box with Handwriting Design
and the Dance Jump Sing Bracelet


Here's a closeup of the Dance Jump Sing Bracelet, with an extender for adjusting the length.




This little pad says "May every room hold laughter" and the bigger pad says "Amusing Musings" for notes you want to share with others to brighten up their day.  Yes this is made of recycled paper so the earth smiles at you when you use this.


When something brings laughter or a smile to your heart, write it down on this locket journal.


Here's how the journal looks on the outside but more precious are the thoughts you will express on these recycled paper pages.




Keep the good memories with you with this intricately made bag charm.  Just to see it is pure joy.


And last but not least, get to win the Box of Laughs Paper Pack.  It's got 47 laughter ideas to do and laugh about!  All made from recycled paper.


All in all the winner will get:


Live Laugh Love Folding Fan
Mini Drawer Box with Handwriting Design
Dance Jump Sing Bracelet
Vintage Laughter Ring
Small and Medium Sized Pad Sets
Locket Journal
Floral Bag Charm

Laughter Paper Pack


All you have to do to win these products is really going to put a smile on your face.  It's easy as pie!  Just...add us on Google+.  Papemelroti's just made a page so we don't have anyone linked to us yet so we would love for you to add us there.



Don't know how?  Just click here to go to our page and if you don't have a Google+ account, it's easy to join as well.  It's a lot like Facebook with a whole new world of features.

Once you have an account, go back to our page and press the Follow button.  You're done.  Then come back and fill up this Rafflecopter form so we can put your name in the raffle.






Submit your entries at our Rafflecopter above and get extra entries there too! 
 
On April 25, 2013 we are letting the Rafflecopter pick a winner!

 
Winners from the Philippines can have the prize mailed to them or picked up at one of our gift shops.  If you are not in the Philippines, you can still join but you'll have to pay for the shipping charges.

We will be contacting the winner via e-mail and will announce it also in our May e-Newsletter so watch out for that.  

*Winners must reply within 3 business days or we will sadly have to pick another winner.
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Laughter's Serious Benefits

April 1, 2013, 1:55 am
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"How do angels answer the phone?"
Answer. "Halo?" 
(Make it a point to watch comedies and funny light-hearted shows.  Be sure you don't laugh "at" people but "with them.)
(from Papemelroti's Box of Laughs)
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It's the Easter Season!  It's the perfect time to rejoice, celebrate and laugh!

"In heaven, the sound of Easter laughter resounds" - Catholic Register

According to Gelotology or the study of humor and laughter, laughing has a manifold of benefits.  Why laugh? Read on.
Studies like Fritz Strack's in 1988 and Robert Soussignan in 2002 conclude that the bigger the smile, the happier one gets, even if the person is just "faking it".  It showed that soon enough, respondents that kept on smiling, became genuinely happier.  If you can become happier just by smiling, how much more if you're laughing out loud.

Various researchers like Sondra Kornblatt's and Johns Hopkins University Medical School prove that if you laugh more often you'll have:
  • Higher level of happiness
  • Lower blood pressure
  • Better circulation and oxygenation
  • Healthier abs, lungs, facial, leg, and back muscles
  • Less stress 
  • Stronger immune system
  • Better memory and learning skills
  • Improved alertness, creativity, and memory
  • Stronger bond with people you're laughing with
  • Energy boosts
  • Decrease in pain
  • Better problem solving skills
  • Better sense of humor
  • Greater level of emotional intelligence
  • Some relaxation
Can you think of some more benefits?  






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Future Full of Hope Workshop

April 2, 2013, 12:00 am
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We are happy to meet you!  We invite you to have an inspiring artsy afternoon at the Future Full of Hope Workshop with us!  



We'll be talking about the future! Isn't that exciting?  How do we see our tomorrows?  With anticipation or anxiety?  

Celebrate 
Life holds an abundance of blessings for us and the future promises to bring even more!  Come and explore what God has in store!  Do we have faith in what God promises for our future and what are His plans for us?

Create
This is art for the least artistic, soul searcher and budding creative.  Join the group as we discover our inner artist and create mixed media art to use to decorate your home, journal, crafts, sell or for your own personal enjoyment.

Connect
Meet like-minded individuals who just want to relax, have fun, learn easy art techniques and enjoy the creative process.




WORKSHOP DETAILS:

Date: April 27, 2013 Saturday

Time: 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Venue:
3rd Floor
Papemelroti Main - Korben Place (pass through the gift shop)
91 A. Roces Ave. Cor. Sct. Tobias
Quezon City
Metro Manila, Philippines

Workshop Fee: P950 (inclusive of a journal)

Register to reserve your slot with the form below.  


You may also register at any Papemelroti branch in major malls.

Must bring:
pencil, white, glue, scissors, magazines

Bring what you have of the following:
acrylic paints including creme/beige/flesh colors (if you can find)
assorted sizes of brushes including a fine brush
carbon paper
permanent pens
spray bottle for water
water container
things to make marks (bubble wrap, barbecue stick, bottle cover, rubber stamps)
paper to cover table

Speakers:


Mae Legaspi

Mae’s interest has always been in people. From being a kindergarten teacher to a leader for the young and married members of Ligaya ng Panginoon, a Catholic Christian community, to management consultancy in a Singapore-based company, she has always been involved in helping individuals and groups find their gifts, purpose or mission in life.

Mae currently does part-time community-building work for The Sword of the Spirit Asian Region where she does training and formation of leaders and  Christian community culture in the Philippines and India.  Mae also does life coaching where she puts to good use her counseling, teaching, training and spiritual competencies.  She runs at different seasons of the year a program for college students to help them decide on a  college degree that best  fits their skills and interests.
Mae has a Master of Arts in Family Ministry and Counseling from the Ateneo de Manila University, and 40 graduate credits towards an MA in Reading from PNU.  Her postgraduate units are in Organizational Development and Values Development at Miriam College.


Patsy Paterno

The eldest of the five Papemelroti siblings (she is the PA in pa-pemelroti), Patsy has been working in the family business since she was 11 years old.  Today, she works full time for the business as the chain's Managing Director.  

A graduate of Interior Design from the University of the Philippines, she can always be found in her craft room making collages, scrapbook layouts, Artist Trading Cards (ATCs), and thinking of ways to re-use things normal people would throw away.  Her favorite techniques are collage and mixed media, which she says are most forgiving of mistakes.

For inquiries contact cel. 09189173951 or e-mail
 

See you there!
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Make Your Own Bible or Journal Cover

April 29, 2013, 11:13 pm
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If you use your bible often, write on your journal regularly or re-read favorite novels and such, then you're familiar with tattered, sometimes tea-stained covers.

This easy to do project is for you book-lovers and writers who'd want to get more mileage out of your journals and books by letting it "wear" a nice cover.


What you need: 

pencil
ruler (I misplaced my ruler so I just used a binder thingy, the one in green)
box carton (or any other sturdy cardboard)
glue gun with sticks
cutter
cloth
scissors for the cardboard
cloth scissors
ribbons and buttons (optional)
*of course you'll need the book (I used my bible since I needed a cover for it)




 Step 1: Lay the book down and using your ruler and pencil, mark about a half inch around the book.  So you'll have a big rectangle on your cardboard marking where you'll cut.  This will be your outer book cover.



Step 2: Cut away.



 Step 3:  Score the parts where you'll need to fold it.  Do this by using your pencil and ruler to mark a line where you will use the cutter.  Very important - don't cut all the way down, just halfway since we don't want to cut the cardboard through and through.

*This project is so easy that I was able to do it without my ruler haha!

It should look like this when you fold it.


Try it out with your book!  Does it fit alright?


Step 4: Proceed to make the inner cover. Lay out the first cardboard piece you cut on another cardboard sheet.  Make a smaller piece by about 1/8 inch.  The size should not be smaller than your book and not be bigger than the first cardboard sheet you cut out.

When done it should look like this (above).



Now it's time to "clothe" our covers.


 Step 5: Using your cloth scissors, cut cloth at least 1" larger on all 4 sides of each rectangle cardboard piece.  It's best to iron your cloth before cutting so it's smoother and more manageable.


Step 6: Glue gun the cloth onto the cardboard.  Remember to attach the cloth to the side that is plain as sometimes when you are using recycled cardboard with printing on one side, this might show under your cloth specially if it is a bit thin.


We love recycling here at Papemelroti.  We help reduce waste at local landfills in the process!  Recycling also saves money on buying new supplies.


Another thing to remember when covering the cardboard pieces with cloth is to keep folding it to check if it's not too tight.














Step 7: Cover both pieces with cloth.  Then check if the inner one is smaller.











Step. 8: Put the ribbon or garter inside before gluing both cardboard pieces together.  These will hold your book in place.  Take note that you should be able to take out the book any time and replace with another book since the garter is elastic and the ribbon can be untied.





At this point, you can already use your cover.  But if you want to do a bit more embellishment, you can add some cloth flowers.


Cut 4 equally sized squares about 3" x 3"



Cut the edges to curves to make a circle.



Glue gun the circles in ruffled form around in a circle formation and then attach a button on the center!

Tadah the finished product!

Crafted by Calej
Papemelroti Artist
http://calej.blogspot.com

*More crafts at http://www.papemelroti.com/crafts.htm



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