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Pretty Pink Posh 5th Birthday Blog Hop

January 10, 2019

Pretty Pink Posh 5th Birthday Blog Hop

Hey friends! Today I’m excited to be sharing my first card project of 2019 on behalf of Pretty Pink Posh and their 5th birthday celebration!

There are some darling new releases out and I have two card projects to share, and one video tutorial covering this card project:

You can’t go wrong with a simple monochromatic scheme, and a little bit of emboss resist! I adore this little set and created my own patterned panel with a little math and my MISTI tool. Check out my video here:

For my second card project, I used the brand new Cupcake Critters stamps and dies to create a simple birthday care featuring a bit of Copic coloring.

I still keep my coloring really simple but I really love the simple blended bit of Spun Sugar behind my bear’s head. So sweet and simple.

Giveaways, Prizes & Coupon Info: Pretty Pink Posh is giving away NINE $25 gift certificates to readers who comment during the blog hop. The more blogs you visit and comment on, the more chances you have to win!

You can also save 10% off your purchase by using the code below! And if you spend $100 or more you will receive a not-yet-released stamp set while supplies last!

Here are the hop participants for today:

Pretty Pink Posh blog
Laura Bassen
Eloise Blue
Melody Rupple
Nicky Meek
Cathy Zielske—you are here!
Dana Kirby
Amy Rysavy
Suzy Plantamura
Wanda Guess
Thank so much for stopping by and enjoy the inspiration!

SUPPLIES (Be Mine card):

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SUPPLIES (You’re So Sweet card):


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  1. Katie Baird says

    January 10, 2019 at 6:15 am

    Lovely cards! I’m a big fan of your work, Cathy!

    Reply
  2. carlajinAR says

    January 10, 2019 at 6:41 am

    love the cards!

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  3. Barbara Rodriguez says

    January 10, 2019 at 6:59 am

    Beautiful I love the cards

    Reply
  4. Denaha J Doss says

    January 10, 2019 at 7:19 am

    I love the sweet critter but that heart background is beautiful! Love it! TFS!

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  5. Tammy L Davis says

    January 10, 2019 at 7:20 am

    Cathy!!
    These cards are adorable! I love all of your projects!

    Reply
  6. Denise Delores Mills says

    January 10, 2019 at 7:37 am

    I love your cards. My favorite is your’e so sweet. It is so cute.

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  7. Andrea Hastilow says

    January 10, 2019 at 7:38 am

    Gorgeous cards, loving all the pinks.Thank you for sharing

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  8. Lisa Byers says

    January 10, 2019 at 7:54 am

    Your Be Mine card is so pretty!! I love that soft pink!! That sweet bear is adorable!! Your coloring is amazing. That soft Spun Sugar behind him is that that perfect touch that makes your bear pop!!

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  9. Connie says

    January 10, 2019 at 8:04 am

    That little bear is so sweet and the pink monochromatic card just took my breath away. Fantastic job!

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  10. Dolly (scrapthat) says

    January 10, 2019 at 8:04 am

    Adorbs! Love the white Bear! TFS

    Reply
  11. Larissa Heskett says

    January 10, 2019 at 8:09 am

    SQUEAL!! LOVE these!! Just BEAUTIFUL!! THANKS for sharing all of the AMAZING Inspiration and for the chance to WIN!! Have a FABULOUS Week!!

    Reply
  12. carol ann says

    January 10, 2019 at 8:09 am

    I love the pretty pinks you used – really makes the images stand out. That’s a great clean and simple stamp set! Must have!

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  13. Vicki M says

    January 10, 2019 at 8:13 am

    Always love to see your clean and simple card ideas, they turn out so beautifully! My favorite is the little bear.

    Reply
  14. Teresa Medeiros says

    January 10, 2019 at 8:18 am

    Yay! Glad you’re back and sharing your cards again! Totally love everything you create and today’s cards are no exception! Simply gorgeous!

    Reply
  15. Sharon O says

    January 10, 2019 at 8:18 am

    Beautiful cards today! Especially love the first one, the pink Valentine.

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  16. Stacey Johnson says

    January 10, 2019 at 8:20 am

    I love the beautiful simplicity of the You’re So Sweet card. Your work is amazing as always! Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  17. Isabel Z says

    January 10, 2019 at 8:22 am

    Love blog hops because they inspire me to create. Thank you.

    Reply
  18. Dee Earnshaw says

    January 10, 2019 at 8:42 am

    sweet cards – love the color blending:)

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  19. Barbara Rokke says

    January 10, 2019 at 8:44 am

    I always love your design. I love the hearts and that you created your own patterned background! thanks for the inspirations!

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  20. Diane Bright says

    January 10, 2019 at 8:47 am

    Those are the two most darling cards I have seen so far this season. I am not a “pink” girl, but you have persuaded me to grab my pinks again. Those colors are delicious! Thank you for the inspiration.

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  21. Mirella Rogan says

    January 10, 2019 at 8:49 am

    Wow, so clever! I love both cards, but the first one is my favourite for sure – thinking outside the box (or should I say – inside the heart, LOL) – I like it!

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  22. Karthikha Uday says

    January 10, 2019 at 8:53 am

    Such a lovely hearts card in pink! Simple yet beautiful design 🙂 And the bear is super super sweet and adorable 🙂 Love it!! <3

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  23. Helen says

    January 10, 2019 at 8:55 am

    Cathy, these are great cards. The second one is a fun celebration of this event–the first one is simply lovely in its design and coloring. Thanks for sharing both.

    Reply
  24. Sharon Gullikson says

    January 10, 2019 at 9:17 am

    Thanks for reminding me to use white embossing powder. It looks great!!

    Reply
  25. Brian Poteraj says

    January 10, 2019 at 9:18 am

    The polar bear is so cute. I wouldn’t have thought to make a bear white. Nice job.

    Reply
  26. Becca Yahrling says

    January 10, 2019 at 9:35 am

    I love white embossing! Your heart card is so very pretty. But the bear … he stole my heart! LOVE everything about that sweet card.

    Reply
  27. Linda C Crowder says

    January 10, 2019 at 9:37 am

    How beautiful these Cards are. I may have to borrow your design on the pink one. Thanks for sharing what you do. It’s always wonderful and usually just my style.

    Reply
  28. Michele K. Henderson says

    January 10, 2019 at 9:47 am

    Cathy, your valentine’s Day cards are sweet and heartwarming! Adorable!

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  29. Ann Eslinger says

    January 10, 2019 at 10:18 am

    There is NOTHING wrong with monochromatic, as long as it’s done right, and this is definitely done right. Thanks for the inapiration.

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  30. Sylvia gale says

    January 10, 2019 at 10:18 am

    Your background paper is stunning! The so cute is so cute!

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  31. Trudie Vick says

    January 10, 2019 at 10:25 am

    Beautiful cards. Thanks for the tip about cutting die placement. Also thanks for sharing.

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  32. Cheri says

    January 10, 2019 at 10:37 am

    Fantastic cards – love that valentine card, especially!

    Reply
  33. Heather Nelson says

    January 10, 2019 at 10:45 am

    So sweet! Love the pink hearts, so pretty!! Your bear is adorable!!

    Reply
  34. Holly E. Melanson says

    January 10, 2019 at 11:07 am

    I love how you make these simple cards so pretty and unique! Lovely.

    Reply
  35. Deneen Cook says

    January 10, 2019 at 11:22 am

    Cathy you did an amazing job with this new release! I love pretty pink posh’s stamps although I only own a few they are some of my favorites. Love the new Cupcake Critters so fun.

    Reply
  36. Kelsey Thomas says

    January 10, 2019 at 11:29 am

    Beautiful cards!

    Reply
  37. Cynthia Cole says

    January 10, 2019 at 11:32 am

    Such cute cards!

    Reply
  38. Patricia Wilson says

    January 10, 2019 at 11:46 am

    I loved your card and thought that it was just beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us!

    Reply
  39. kathleen dumpert says

    January 10, 2019 at 11:46 am

    I love the pink background behind your cute lil bear.

    Reply
  40. Stacy A says

    January 10, 2019 at 11:54 am

    Love these cards and your style! Cute, but not super cutesy; elegant but not overly formal.

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  41. Mel H says

    January 10, 2019 at 12:10 pm

    Gorgeous cards Cathy. I love the be mine card. Such a beautiful color.

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  42. Cheryl Robertson says

    January 10, 2019 at 12:30 pm

    Beautiful card with the hearts; and the other card is so sweet!

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  43. Shelly P says

    January 10, 2019 at 1:01 pm

    Well, you’ve done it again! Two beautiful cards including amazing colors and design! Pretty Pink Posh is so lucky to have you in their corner! You’ve got the little bear highlighted perfectly…and the Be Mine card is stunning! Thanks, CZ, for all the inspiring new ideas! YOU ROCK! ???

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  44. Jane says

    January 10, 2019 at 1:02 pm

    Lovely cards!

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  45. Billie A says

    January 10, 2019 at 1:39 pm

    Both cards are so pretty. I love the embossed background and ombre colors. Stunning elegant card. The bear is just too cute. I love critters.

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  46. Jenny Weinert says

    January 10, 2019 at 1:46 pm

    I am so excited to see someone say “I used a little math!” I love the cards and as a math teacher I’m always super happy when someone admits they use math somehow in real life. As an aside, your coloring gives me hope that mine can improve, too:)

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  47. Janet Durbin says

    January 10, 2019 at 2:03 pm

    Your first card is gorgeous, and you second card is so cute! Love them both!

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  48. Teresa S says

    January 10, 2019 at 2:03 pm

    I love the bear card. Thanks for sharing!

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  49. eileen says

    January 10, 2019 at 2:16 pm

    I love both of your cards. The one with the cupcake critter is so sweet (no pun intended).

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  50. Lucy E. says

    January 10, 2019 at 2:25 pm

    The monochromatic heart
    card is so pretty! Great use
    of the stamps! Your CAS bear
    card is adorable!

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  51. Arianna Barbara says

    January 10, 2019 at 2:42 pm

    Awww!!! Both your cards are so stinkin’ cute!!! Love them!!!

    Reply
  52. Meghan Kennihan says

    January 10, 2019 at 3:24 pm

    Both are beautiful! I Love the Pink… great job with the background!

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  53. Jennifer Petersen says

    January 10, 2019 at 3:30 pm

    Great cards! I love the simple highlighting behind the bears head in your second card!

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  54. Kelly B says

    January 10, 2019 at 3:32 pm

    Great cards! Especially love the clean and simple on the bear card!

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  55. Kaye Thrasher says

    January 10, 2019 at 3:35 pm

    Beautiful cards. Great video. The little bear card is too precious. So sweet. Thank you for sharing your art.?

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  56. Sheri Kempke says

    January 10, 2019 at 3:44 pm

    Beautiful cards Cathy, what great new stamp designs from PPP!

    Reply
  57. sherry butcher says

    January 10, 2019 at 4:55 pm

    Great cards esp. little bear, and video. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  58. Denise Bryant says

    January 10, 2019 at 5:02 pm

    Sweet cards! Love the beautiful heart designs on your first card, and an adorable bear on the second one! Happy 5th birthday to PPP!

    Reply
  59. Anne Sturgeon says

    January 10, 2019 at 5:46 pm

    Those sweet hearts are on their way to my house. Can’t wait and you have given me a wonderful example. I pinned you….

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  60. Lagene says

    January 10, 2019 at 5:56 pm

    Great PPP release! AWESOME creations! I especially love the
    Floral Hearts card!

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  61. Lindarub says

    January 10, 2019 at 7:01 pm

    Love your card!

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  62. Lisa Whiting says

    January 10, 2019 at 7:35 pm

    Beautiful card! Very unique design!

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  63. Ruth Tacoma says

    January 10, 2019 at 9:25 pm

    Your cards are perfection!

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  64. Mona says

    January 10, 2019 at 9:29 pm

    Gorgeous card – love, love, love!

    Reply
  65. Amy Cooley says

    January 10, 2019 at 9:30 pm

    Beautiful tonal card and I really like the small pop of color on your critter card. Great new products from PPP!

    Reply
  66. Kirsty Vittetoe says

    January 10, 2019 at 10:17 pm

    Gorgeous cards! I am really glad you are part of this fabulous release blog hop!

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  67. Gilda says

    January 10, 2019 at 11:40 pm

    Love your fabulous cards.

    Reply
  68. Niki says

    January 11, 2019 at 12:11 am

    Your pink heart card was featured today on the FB page and I am in awe of the blending skills displayed. That pink is so perfectly done!

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  69. lee says

    January 11, 2019 at 12:28 am

    So pretty!!

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  70. Katherine Herbert says

    January 11, 2019 at 12:43 am

    Great cards!

    Reply
  71. Hanh says

    January 11, 2019 at 2:30 am

    Wow! Absolutely beautiful cards you’ve made! The first one is just AMAZING!!! What a great layout! Wonderful way to showcase the new products.

    Reply
  72. Mindy Drummond says

    January 11, 2019 at 2:57 am

    Both cards are gorgeous, I love the hearts background! Thank you for making a video on it, I’m going to need to watch it a few times before trying this technique lol. The Spun Sugar blending behind the sweet bear is just perfect, I love it. Thanks for sharing both cards today and the inspiration for both. Happy 5th Pretty Pink Posh, what a fun celebration!!
    (mardy14@bellsouth.net)

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  73. NUNZIA CARUSIO says

    January 11, 2019 at 3:44 am

    Both cards are beautiful and elegant for different reasons. The first one with color combination so soft and feminine, the second one with its clean background. Thanks for the tips in your video,

    Reply
  74. Danielle Dietz says

    January 11, 2019 at 6:18 am

    I am new to your blog and can’t wait to look around. Both cards are simply beautiful!

    Reply
  75. Diane Bright says

    January 11, 2019 at 7:49 am

    I am not a fan of pink, but you sure did get me to take them all out again and play. I just love, love, love this card. Thank you for the inspiration!

    Reply
  76. Sharon O says

    January 11, 2019 at 7:58 am

    Both cards are beautiful! Your work is meticulous and inspiring.

    Reply
  77. Amy Tsuruta says

    January 11, 2019 at 8:23 am

    Both are gorgeous…love them!

    Reply
  78. Helen F says

    January 11, 2019 at 8:52 am

    Amazing cards, Cathy! I love your super colour choice and colouring! Thanks so much for the wonderful inspiration and chance to win!

    Reply
  79. Emmaline says

    January 11, 2019 at 9:10 am

    Love the hearts! So pretty <3

    Reply
  80. Debbie Rumpza says

    January 11, 2019 at 9:14 am

    Love your two cards… The pink floral card is so pretty!

    Reply
  81. Heidi Rees says

    January 11, 2019 at 10:09 am

    Beautiful card Cathy! Such great pink colors!

    Reply
  82. jen forster says

    January 11, 2019 at 10:30 am

    LOVE LOVE your bear card! So perfect –

    Reply
  83. Natalie Houston says

    January 11, 2019 at 11:13 am

    Definitely sweet! Adorable cards!

    Reply
  84. Drena Putz says

    January 11, 2019 at 11:26 am

    Love these cards! Especially the simplicity of the birthday bear card.

    Reply
  85. Lauryne Cunningham says

    January 11, 2019 at 11:27 am

    Love the monochromatic look! I really like how you inked the background- very dimensional!

    Reply
  86. Angela says

    January 11, 2019 at 12:45 pm

    Love the be mine card idea.

    Reply
  87. Denise K Terry says

    January 11, 2019 at 2:24 pm

    You have become my ink blending Yoda! Beautiful card!

    Reply
  88. Mary Holshouser says

    January 11, 2019 at 2:30 pm

    The heart is gorgeous. Love the
    layering. The little bear is darling
    Leaving him uncolored was great.
    thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  89. Neha Mahajan says

    January 11, 2019 at 3:25 pm

    This is a nice card. Admire the pink and white combination used for this. Beautiful ink blending.

    Reply
  90. Sherry Lesiak says

    January 11, 2019 at 3:48 pm

    Great cards. Especially like the Floral Hearts card. Unique technique.

    Reply
  91. SherryB. says

    January 11, 2019 at 6:07 pm

    I love the pink on pink!!

    Reply
  92. Sue D says

    January 11, 2019 at 7:52 pm

    Pretty and sweet. I like the emboss resist on the first one.

    Reply
  93. Mary-Anne V says

    January 11, 2019 at 7:53 pm

    I love the emboss resist technique you used on the first card and the clean design on the second

    Reply
  94. Maureen Reiss says

    January 11, 2019 at 7:59 pm

    Really Fantastic cards Cathy!!

    Reply
  95. Annette Reed says

    January 11, 2019 at 8:01 pm

    Your heart card is nice but those cupcake critters have stolen my heart. They are so adorable and fun.

    Reply
  96. Dana M says

    January 11, 2019 at 9:14 pm

    Beautiful card designs! Lovely and creative inspiration.

    Reply
  97. Bev Page says

    January 11, 2019 at 9:47 pm

    Hi Cathy. Gorgeous card – love the little heart stamp set with the co-ordinating dies. I also really love how you present your tutorials and all the little tips you give along the way – they are always so helpful. Love (yep, lots of love happening here) Pretty Pink Posh products, particularly the stamps, as they always give a beautifully crisp impression – I have some other stamp sets and really love them. This release is so sweet – need to have it! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  98. Nanci Wilson says

    January 11, 2019 at 10:17 pm

    Cathy,
    I love both cards. The little critter is so cute. But, I have to say, the heart card is just so very elegant. I need that set. It is just beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  99. Julie L says

    January 11, 2019 at 10:24 pm

    Two sweet cards. Thanks for the tips.

    Reply
  100. Denise Ward says

    January 12, 2019 at 1:13 am

    Love your cards!!! You’ve brought some of my favorite things —hearts, flowers, the color pink, and a bear — together to make fabulous cards to celebrate Pretty Pink Posh’s new release and birthday!!

    Reply
  101. Chandhini says

    January 12, 2019 at 10:07 am

    Both cards are adorable, lovely choice of colors.

    Reply
  102. Natalie Winterstein says

    January 12, 2019 at 10:32 am

    Adorable cards! Love love love!

    Reply
  103. Andre M. says

    January 12, 2019 at 2:31 pm

    Two different styles and they’re both fab. Love the simple palette on the hearts card. Thanks for sharing this inspiration with these fun products.

    Reply
  104. Brenda says

    January 12, 2019 at 5:12 pm

    Love your cards. I love the heart card. What neat ideas.

    Reply
  105. Lisascreativeniche says

    January 12, 2019 at 10:18 pm

    Love the soft background around the bear!

    Reply
  106. Cathy Lillie says

    January 13, 2019 at 2:24 am

    Very sweet and charming cards! I love the heart pattern and the monochromatic look of your first card. The pinks are perfect for Valentine’s Day.

    Reply
  107. Marisela Delgado says

    January 13, 2019 at 5:45 pm

    PRETTY

    Reply
  108. Gabriella B says

    January 14, 2019 at 6:08 am

    I love that soft coloring you did behind the white bear. I want to learn to do that and make it looks so gentle

    Reply
  109. D.Ann C says

    January 14, 2019 at 11:43 am

    These are both super-duper sweet! LOVE that floral heart!!

    Reply
  110. Cindy Vernon says

    January 14, 2019 at 12:14 pm

    I love both of your cards but I have a soft spot for cute critters so the bear one really makes me happy.

    Reply
  111. Nessy444 says

    January 14, 2019 at 3:04 pm

    Both cards are simple, but highly effective and creative. They both carry to a recipient, sweet and heartfelt feelings.

    Reply
  112. Heather Mills says

    January 15, 2019 at 12:15 pm

    Two fabulous cards!! I love just the bit of ink blended behind the bear; it really makes him pop!

    Reply
  113. Sara Nelson says

    January 15, 2019 at 1:19 pm

    I totally love both your cards… the first Be Mine card is such a unique way to use the Heart stamp and die. Bravo!

    Reply
  114. Judie Attard says

    January 15, 2019 at 2:51 pm

    Your cards are super delicate! Stunning creations!

    Reply
  115. Annalisa says

    January 15, 2019 at 11:54 pm

    You are my CAS guru! I love seeing how you made that background in the first one, because I usually get lost in the small details, so it was really nice to see what you did to give it interest without it turning into too much. And those cupcake critters are just so cute. Thanks for sharing with us!

    Reply
  116. Liz Ford says

    January 17, 2019 at 3:20 am

    Your pink card is to die for! So romantic and beautiful! Cute bear card too. Love the script sentiment!!

    Reply

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