HOW TO EMBOSS! Easy DIY Embossing with VersaMark and embossing powder.

How to do embossing with the VersaMark stamping pad and embossing powders. Very simple and fun!
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[@TheCrafsMan]

Steady Craftin videos are made with the help of DIRECT SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/steadycraftin (You'll also get access to the printable 3D scans of my original sculpted figures, MP3s, exclusive behind-the-scenes videos, shop discounts, and more.) My family and I are so grateful that I get to do this.

[@SantaFeLady]

I've been embossing for years, but how could I not watch this? In this crazy world we live in, your voice fills me with peace. Thank you

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thanks so much, SantaFeLady! You could probably give me some extra tips! :)

[@SantaFeLady]

I think you did great! I can't think of anything I would have added....and by the way....I love your voice so much you could make a video of you reading the description on a package of toilet paper and I'd sit here and listen :) :) :) Have a great week!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Well, thank you. That's so sweet of you!

[@havingicecream]

The way you speak reminds me of a mix of Bob Ross and Snoop Dogg doing that documentary narration, It's wonderful! And I love all the fun ideas!

[@brutallyhonest123]

“Let’s take these happy little trees and roll them right up...”

[@katykstudio]

Perfect!!

[@sweetauntbuddy]

LOVE me some Crafsman! Coupla tips from someone who's been embossin' for 20+ years: a hair dryer won't work; it doesn't get hot enough and the air blows too strong. In a pinch, you can hold the paper (powder side up) over the heat from a toaster. If you have a lot of stray powder, hold the paper up by its edge and "snap" the back of it with your forefinger (launched off your thumb) and it'll knock off those extra grains. Also, try not to handle the paper too much ahead of time; the powder will stick to the oils left by your hands.

[@TheCrafsMan]

These are great tips, Lisa! Thank you so much! I wasn't sure about the hair dryer, so might should not have even mentioned it. I actually wasn't sure if my regular heat gun would work, but thankful that it did. :)

[@lynlalalala]

I actually used my hair dryer, on the lower fan/blower setting, and it worked. ☺

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CrafsMan, you are my favorite KZbinr of all time. Thank you for being you!

[@TheCrafsMan]

WOW. Thank you! That means a lot to me, for real.

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Crafsman, you make me so relaxed. I suffer with severe anxiety, espeically during night. When I listen to your videos, Im always so happy and so relaxed. I had an awful panic attack today but you made my day better by just posting these videos

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[@TheCrafsMan]

Wow, Scott. Thank you, my brother! Love you back.

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I wish you had a TV show so we’d be guaranteed an episode every week. I was caught off guard with the action figure. I laughed coffee out of my nose. Now all I smell is coffee so thanks for that. If you would be willing to do a video of some epoxy resin stuff, I’ll buy the epoxy or mail you an amazon gift card or whatever.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Hey Bigga! :D LOL! Sorry about the coffee situation, my friend, but you do have me laughing over here. HAHAHA! Thanks for the epoxy resin suggestion.

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the bob ross of southern mississippi, what a legend

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thanks, Marcus! That is humbling.

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[@heidiceballos1876]

Thank you Crafsman for sharing your wonderful talents to the world. I am a fourth grade teacher and I think I will try this embossing for a Thanksgiving craft with my students. I know they will love your videos and be inspired to try new things and get creative!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Hello, Heidi! I sure hope you (and your students!) enjoy this! I feel like they will really get a kick out of seeing the embossing transition from powder into a smooth, fused-together form. :D

[@knightofchaos4647]

I don't even do anything kind of crafting but I sure do love these videos.

[@TheCrafsMan]

That makes me smile, Travis! Thank you for watching.

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Get crafting!

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Travis Khan Me too! Crafsman just might turn me into a crafter, though. 😁

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[@TheCrafsMan]

LOL! That makes me smile!

[@lauradains2734]

I love the serenity in your voice and the way you take something that others make complicated and make it easy does it. You make my day.

[@TheCrafsMan]

So happy to hear that, Laura! :D Thank you!

[@ToddAndrewCole]

Thanks Crafsman for your fun and informative video. You've opened up a whole nother world to me that I never even imagined! I'm no psychic, but I can definitely see myself doing some embossing in the future! In fact, since I first watched your video, I can't stop thinking of different ways I could use embossing; these thoughts won't go away either-it's like they are...embossed on my brain! For such a wonderful video, I give you this gift from my good friend A.R. Ammons: "Birds are flowers flying, and flowers perched birds."

[@TheCrafsMan]

Todd, I'm so happy to read comments like this. :D Thank you so much, and I hope you do get a chance to do some embossing. It is pretty fun!

[@r.a.monigold9789]

It's May 21, 2019 (about 10 months after you made this video). You said here, in July of 2018, you were CLOSE to 40 thousand subscribers. Now? Today? 142,000 ! ! Crafsman, we are "Thankful" for YOU. Thank you for sharing...

[@TheCrafsMan]

Wow. It’s something I’m very grateful for. Thank you so much!

[@thiscrazytruckerchuresebai5271]

His voice is so relaxing and he's funny at the same time. A lot of great information and he doesn't take to long to get to the point. Thanks crafsman

[@TheCrafsMan]

Glad you enjoyed this, Churese! :D

[@anthropicandroid4494]

The appearance of the embossing powder melting looked really cool, like a wave going across the design.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Hey Andrew! Yes, I thought that looked cool myself. Was glad to have captured it on camera.

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[@SeanRedux]

Another excellent video. No wasted over explanation. Thanks again Crafsman!

[@TheCrafsMan]

I try to keep it straight, Sean. Thank you for watching and commenting!

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I want this guy to read me a story book before sleep... Really calming.. *this also the reason I keep watching this at midnight. not just for the content, but for the sound lol

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This is some of the most wholesome and educational content I’ve ever witnessed ❤️

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Thank you CrafsMan. Tonight I learned something new and got some joy. Please keep being your beautiful self.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thanks so much, Jay!

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So much fun to watch you and especially to hear you and there aren't that many guys doing crafting vids, so it's especially nice to hear a male voice. Your explanations are super clear & easy to take in. Thanks.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Glad you enjoyed it, Nancy! :D

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You found symbolism in a stamp. I'm honestly so proud

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AND you can draw I'm beyond proud

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[@TheCrafsMan]

Glad to hear that, Tracy! :D Thank you for watching!

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[@TheCrafsMan]

Thanks so much, my friend! I'm delighted you enjoyed it.

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[@TheCrafsMan]

Thanks, spacecowboy! Chest thump! :D

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also...I liked this before I started watching it. Simply because the Crafsman makes my soul happy. Thank you Crafsman! 💕

[@TheCrafsMan]

Very kind of you! And I'm so happy to know I make someone else happy! :)

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[@TheCrafsMan]

LOL! Thanks, Peter! :D

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[@TheCrafsMan]

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I like to add embossed beads or findings when I make jewellery sometimes. Embossing gives everything a little something ‘extra’. Loved the video :) Thank you!

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I love your wood working videos and I think that you have amazing talent. Even though this isn't a video about wood I still watched it because I love your accent and you have a soothing voice.

[@TheCrafsMan]

:) Thank you so much for watching it, Jess! I hope to do some more woodworking videos soon.

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Little guy on the pillow was funny! Thanks for sharing crafsman

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Crafsman I too would love a signed picture of you with that puppet you have. Man that would make my day so bright and cheerful! Loves you crafsman

[@TheCrafsMan]

Love you back! I need to bring back my little friend in the next video. Email me your address: [e-mail] :)

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I am a card maker. Please do more paper craft videos! I love your style and creativity and would adore more videos on this topic!

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Man I love your videos! And for some reason I find them very relaxing :D would it be wierd to ask how old you are? Many times you sound young and many times you sound older lol

[@funkypunkypine]

Tom Thumb So true!!

[@6falconsue]

How'd I miss this posting? Well, thankfully it found me by showing up in my Subscription video recommendations! This simple technique will make my crafted cards look soooo much cooler! Thank you Dear Crafsman!

[@bkittenface3637]

Yes! I love this... You never fail to inspire me to acquire a new type of craft. I especially love the “hello” part. My face hurts from smiling. Thanks Mr. CrafsMan! Always, SteadyCraftin; SteadyChillin

[@TheCrafsMan]

So glad you like it, my friend! :) "SteadyChillin" LOL! Yesssss!

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Absolutely LOVE your videos. You're like the Bob Ross of crafting. My Fave!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Very kind of you! Thanks again for watching!

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I love you CrafsMan!! You're soo chill and positive.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Love you back, Kai! Thank you for the kindness!

[@captiveww]

Thank you CrafsMan. I have never understood the mechanics of embossing but your camerawork is so good and your instructions, as always, are clear and concise. Now I want to get a heat gun and make some business cards! I'm going to try using some hand-carved stamps and see what happens. Thanks again for your inspiring work here on KZbin.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Hey, I'm glad you enjoyed it! :D And I hope you do get out the supplies and make you some business cards! :D :D :D

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You’re very creative and talented! Keep the wonderful videos coming!!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thanks again, Eden! :D

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[@TheCrafsMan]

That means so much to me, Carolyn! :D Thank you!

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Thanks..he is so fun to watch and what a sense of humor !

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank y'all, Deby and Norm! Folks like y'all keep me wanting to do more little videos. Encouraging words go a long way.

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Dont you stop..your amazing !

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[@pheenix42]

We used to call this process in the printing trade 'thermography' when we used it on things like promotional items and business cards to emphasize the type where it was printed. Somehow the crafters discovered it and it just took off from there. Still works great!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thanks for sharing, Alonzo! It is a great little technique.

[@mexicachica]

"Crafsman, I like what you had did, but I need somethin more sophisticated. " 🤣❤

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"Look at the dramatic of it" Crafsman you are a star dude :-)

[@TheCrafsMan]

😂 Glad you liked that! Thanks so much for watching!

[@markb276]

TheCrafsMan SteadyCraftin - actually said this phrase today when a thunderstorm broke outside. Added to my list :-)

[@Shisizle]

Crafs Man, I love your videos. I wouldn't even care to watch a video about Embossing but when I saw you had one, I had to check it out. Keep up the good work man.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thanks so much, Vibrio!

[@aamerdol01]

I’m new to embossing so I didn’t know about the versamarker! Thanks for that! The action figure with his head on the pillow made me laugh out loud! Thank you for sharing.

[@TheCrafsMan]

LOL! Glad you liked that part! :) And hope you enjoy embossing!

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At the start, I was like "Who is this man??", but a few videos later and now I'm all "Who is this man with the magical whispering voice, amazing creativity, and incredibly interesting video content?" You're great CrafsMan!

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Thank you, Crafsman! Embossing is a very eye-pleasing and fun craft! You make it look so easy. 🤗

[@TheCrafsMan]

It is, Tonia! Thanks so much for watching!

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Everything you do is essentially visual and audio and I love it

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Your channel is every crafty person dream come true 😊

[@TheCrafsMan]

Wow. What a very nice thing to say. Thank you for watching!

[@annemieknoorman]

I don’t think I will do any embossing in my lifetime, but I love this video! Much love from Holland and I would love to see an other ASMR video, like the storytelling one, your voice and style is lovely!

[@TheCrafsMan]

That means a great deal to me, Annemiek! And so neat to hear from someone in Holland! That may be a first for me! :)

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Here's a second👊🏼

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Every day that Crafsman uploads a video is a very good day!!

[@TheCrafsMan]

:D Thanks so much!

[@RohanBarnard]

Thanks craftsman. I don't do crafts but I always wondered how people make all these cool items.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you for checking it out, Rohan! :)

[@megang2634]

Embossing is so fun, easy, and relaxing. And it makes beautiful cards and tags.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Yes ma'am! It's fun, and easy to do! Thank you for watching!

[@kathleenelliot5305]

Who would have thought you to be the next stamping up man! I love your videos. Thank you.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Glad you enjoyed it, Kathleen!

[@ocediis]

Time for some more SteadyCraftin! Awesome! I had no idea that embossing powder even existed. I am now a bit more educated. Thanks CrafsMan!

[@TheCrafsMan]

:D Thanks, Thomas! Glad to hear the video was educational for you. Embossing is a lot of fun. :)

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Thankful for you! Nice job once again, Craftsman!♡

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thanks so much, my friend!

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[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you so much for that. I never knew so many people would find these little videos interesting, and for reasons other than crafting. It has been fun, and I've learned a lot, just in seeing what people say about the videos. Thank you for checking them out, for subscribing, and for taking time to comment! :)

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[@TheCrafsMan]

So glad you think so, Rachel! Thank you.

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Love this, this was exactly what I was looking for! And this tutorial is so straightforward and relaxing. Thanks CrafsMan! 💖

[@TheCrafsMan]

So glad! Thank you! :D

[@theresedignard7445]

I have read that Versa Mark can be used as a resist for etching. I have not yet tried it, but hoping to when the weather's here gets warm enough to open windows. I saw the results of copper. The person said just be sure to clean the surface with acetone and fully dry. Love your projects and videos. Thanks for sharing.

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[@TheCrafsMan]

That's so kind of you! Thanks so much, and I'm happy you enjoy what I do!

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[@TheCrafsMan]

:) So glad you like what I do!

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Again this is really handy for my jewellery. I thank you, again for helping me to make things by myself from beginning to end!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Absolutely, my friend! So happy when I hear things like this! :)

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You the Magic Crafsmans Steady Crafin’!!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you, my friend!

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LOL! Thanks so much, my friend!

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Always my favorite go to videos! Please keep them coming!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Hey Beth! Always good to hear from you! I'll keep trying. :)

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That elephant stamp is so cute!!

[@TheCrafsMan]

I had to get that! :D

[@LilGamez21]

Thank you so much for this video. I've been meaning to emboss some journals for my notes thought it'd look cool. The pen is what I'm going to use for this.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Hope you enjoy this! You can get really creative with that pen. Lots of fun! :D

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Thankful you taught me something new!!! I look forward to trying this!!! Craftsman, if you (& wife if you’re married) are ever in Central Calif. Please be my guest at my house. I will pull out all the best in hospitality!!!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Wow, Flip Side! I appreciate that hospitality! Really!

[@Donnamarie304]

Thanks to this video, I'm going to try embossing. Thanks Crafsman! Love your videos. ❤❤

[@TheCrafsMan]

Hope you enjoy it like I do, my friend!

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I find your Crafting Unique nd Simple. Which is good for me. Today's Video was just AMAZING. SOMETHG SIMPLE TO BE ELEGANT.THK U FOR THE VIDEOS ND TIME U SPENT SHOWING US VIEWERS POSITIVE KNOWLEDGE. PEACE BE WITH U MY FRIEND.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thanks so much for that, Julia!

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Thank you Crafsman :) have a wonderful day

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This is my new favourite channel, you're so helpful and fun to watch

[@QuiltingCrow]

When a friend gave me some personalized paper with embossing on it, I thought I'd love to try that myself, but because I thought it was totally complicated, I never did. Now I want to try it myself

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You had me at “that means to make it look fancy” 😂

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I just discovered your channel today and your videos make me so happy! I'm so inspired!!! I love the little funny moments and how relaxing these are :) Please keep making videos!

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This is deeply satisfying.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Happy you enjoyed it!

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All your videos are so good! I got referred to your channel by Sorrow TV mentioning your bee video, but your vocal delivery + camera work is aces. I'm a fan! (also I'm learning a lot of good stuff from you)

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you so much, cambiata!

[@Valk69]

Thank you for sharing! Always interesting and relaxing. Love your videos Crafsman!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Glad you liked this one, Richard! :D

[@samTollefson]

What an enlighting video! I had an embossing machine once that used heat and very expensive ribbon and steel type to make cards, announcements, etc. but I recall it didn't get near the depth that your method does, and not near the flexibility of freehanding the item. Great video! Thanks

[@TheCrafsMan]

Hey Sam! I've never experienced one of the commercial ones, but have always wondered how they work. I was delighted to have found this DIY way. Glad you liked the video.

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This was the most cool video I have ever seen.. I love the way you talk, SMOOOOOTH.. lol.. thank you for the information and now I know how to do this.. I love making cards etc.. so You were the first person I saw and guess what! You have a new subbie... thank you..

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I love it! Thank you Crafsman!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Glad to hear it! :D

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Probably the only video ever with over 1.1k views and 0 dislikes. Steady craftin.

[@TheCrafsMan]

:) I'm sure somebody will be disliking it at some point, but I appreciate folks like you, Kayden!

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TheCrafsMan SteadyCraftin you betcha! I enjoy your content. Keep craftin!

[@kellyhiggins5948]

Woohoo another video, been checking every few days for one 😊 thanks for your tips Crafsman, I didn't know there was a versamark pen available 👍

[@TheCrafsMan]

Hey Kelly! Glad you enjoyed it. :D

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Interesting illustrations crafts man. I loved it. I will definitely give it a try and let you know how that went.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thanks so much, my friend!

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[@TheCrafsMan]

Thanks, Jennifer! I like to keep a mystery like that. ;) I appreciate you watching!

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Absolutely love this channel!!!

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Darn.... This chanel is pretty relaxing.. kind of a Bob Ross effect..

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Love your videos. Thanks again for reminding us to be thankful!!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Absolutely, Ryan. Thank you for keeping on watching my videos! Stay professional, my friend! ;)

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Another amazing video! We’re thankful for you!