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Etsy Finds: Now It's Personal
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Published on November 5, 2009 in Spotlight 		Photo by

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In today's Etsy Finds, you'll find personalized and monogrammed gift ideas for all ages and genders, holidays and milestone occasions. These instant heirlooms get my stamp of approval for being fun and creative takes on a traditional craft. Don't miss out on Etsy's huge selection of personalized and custom gifts, and be sure to shop the Personalized Gift Guide for the coming holiday season.

 

Print Portrait

By SpoolSpectrum, $75.

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Empire Letters - Metal Sculptures

By gaugenyc, $10.

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Custom Fingerprint Wedding Ring

By fabuluster, $150.

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White Gold Monogram Necklace

By EchodAmour, $990.

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Trio of Nantucket Basket Purses

By upmysleeveboutique, $425.

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Personalized Stationery Set & Folio

By InkspotWorkshop, $36.

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Personalized Night Light

By FogAndThistle, $27.

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Letter E Monogram Room Decor

By GennyDiddly, $45.

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Multiple Charms Necklace

By TheVintageChain, $36.

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Hand Stamped Collar Stays

By underhercharm, $54.

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Custom Belt Buckle

By QUID, $25.

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Initialized Note Cards

By postalpress, $36.

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Princess Glitter Cake Toppers

By bugandboo, $26.

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Vintage Monogrammed Forks

From sadieolive, $12.

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Loveprint Plated Brass Pendants

By loveprint, $75.

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Tiny Signet Ring - Personalized

By cherrycreek, $24.

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Monogram Pillow

By RedDoorHome, $69.95.

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Initial Monogram Tiny Bowl

By palomasnest, $24.

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Monogram Vase

By MaidOfClay, $48.

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Monogrammed Gingham Shortall

By PattieCakePretties, $34.95.

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Custom Silhouette Pillow

By TuttieLou, $75.

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75 Custom Letterpress Coasters

By redbirdink, $75.

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Personalized Snowflake Ornament

By SeptemberHouse, $25.

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Digital Personalized Christmas Card

By armatodesign, $20.

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Personalized Linen Stocking

By onegirl, $30.

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Baby's First Christmas Ornament

By BeadsInTheBelfry, $40.

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Couple Silhouette Ornament

By lepapierstudio, $34.

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Custom Pet Portrait Painting

By sharonlamb, $125.

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Hand Embroidered Dog Collar

By shopmimigreen, $37.95.

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Turtle Keychain

By patsdesign, $17.

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Custom Baby Shoes

By amujpn, $75.

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Heirloom Wooden Baby Ball Toy

By ElementalHandcrafts, $14.99.

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Embroidered Monogram Hoop

By SaysYou, $25.

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Mom's Nest - Set of 6 Stones

By sjengraving, $68.

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Custom Wedding Cake Toppers

By RedLightStudio, $180.

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Personalized Christmas Ornaments

By lavecar1124, $12.95.

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Nov. 5, 2009 at 11:58 a.m. Ayca

Great selection !

Nov. 5, 2009 at noon beautifulbridget

great ideas!!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:01 p.m. breadandroses2

Perfectly personal picks! Can't miss gift choices, too. Thanks for this feature!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:05 p.m. delightdesignbiz

Definitely LOVE this article! EVERYTHING I do in my shop is personalized or customized in some way - from etsy banners to custom stickers...

Thanks for this post!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:06 p.m. wanderthisway

Wonderful items! Especially loving the silhouette items, so sweet!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:08 p.m. emptynestegg

Very nice I love the basket purses by upmysleeveboutique

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:12 p.m. BizzieLizzie

OH WOW! Love personalized gifts! That tiny signet ring is LOUDLY calling my name. I can see three of them stacked on my finger - LOVELY!!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:13 p.m. recycledwares

the fingerprint seems to be a very popular idea this year. the imprinted wedding rings are so creative.

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:15 p.m. funkomavintage

O G ! I C U R OK .. sweet picks!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:15 p.m. KimsCraftyApple

great personalized finds!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:16 p.m. funkomavintage

O G ! I C U R OK ....Sweet picks!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:19 p.m. Jrisco

it is so great to see so many wonderful personalized gifts! I have quite a few in my shop as well! take a peek! :)

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:19 p.m. littlealouette

love!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:23 p.m. aimeesarmoire

So many great, personalized picks! Can't wait to find the perfect holiday presents from talented Etsians :)

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:25 p.m. spacejam

wonderful!!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:29 p.m. accessoryalamode

Nice selections!

Come stop by my shop...

*#*#*# 99% personalized jewelry designs!!! *#*#*#

All customizable!

GR8 Christmas gifts!

Smiles ;o)

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:33 p.m. SunshineandRavioli

Sweet Picks! Love the custom baby shoes!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:35 p.m. beachhouseblues

Love those custom baby shoes!!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:35 p.m. Leocardia

Mom`s nest is fantastic, a wonderful gift.

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:36 p.m. Leocardia

Mom`s Nest is fantastic, a wonderful idea for a gift!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:37 p.m. thebestvintage

Lots of great items on this one!!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:39 p.m. SparklePaw

FANTASTIC pieces!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:44 p.m. cassidycay

I love these! The finger print necklace is so sweet.

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:48 p.m. mleefipps

Personalized gifts are SO appreciated... even by the men in our lives! Such lovely items!

Please visit my shop as well- for Photo Letter Blocks or custom made vintage window frames!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:55 p.m. sucree

I love personalized items and birthstones!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:56 p.m. sucree

I love personalized items... and birthstones!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:56 p.m. pattihaskins

Maid of Clay rocks!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:58 p.m. bamabelles

My dad is nearly impossible to buy for. The collar stays look promising.

Nov. 5, 2009 at 12:58 p.m. HerRoyalFatness

Oh, I adore the hand embroidered dog collar! Lovely work all!!!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 1:06 p.m. wristielove

love the initial ring by le gemma. thx emily!!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 1:06 p.m. bddesigns

Yay for personalized items! :) Love the fingerprint items!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 1:06 p.m. ThePaperTray

Great picks!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 1:08 p.m. jewelrybyjackie

The fingerprint wedding band is great!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 1:08 p.m. girltuesdayjewelry

These are all great! So many clever ways to personalize!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 1:10 p.m. poppyswickedgarden

OOOH I really like the personalized pillows! great choices!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 1:12 p.m. bylynnkrestel

i'm loving the fingerprint jewelry!!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 1:15 p.m. klacustomcreations

love the top pic! Personalized stuff is very popular for sure esp. for holiday gifts! Stop on by my shop for many personalized items!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 1:15 p.m. soule

Love the fingerprint!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 1:25 p.m. TerrapinKnits

Howdy, I wanted to add another personalized item: Christmas stocking with a name of your choice knitted into the cuff. Please check out my shop at
www.terrapinknits.etsy.com for more info. thanks!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. YellowViolet

I love the turtle keychain! Can't have too many turtles if you ask me...

Nov. 5, 2009 at 1:38 p.m. VixVintage

You had me at monogrammed...Thanks

Nov. 5, 2009 at 1:41 p.m. FrillyButts

These are very nice!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 1:54 p.m. PersistentGreen

Wow--that fingerprint wedding ring is amazing. What an awesome idea. I've never seen anything like that before!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 1:54 p.m. Rachelsilk

great selection of gifts.
Just like to add mine also.I make personalized
silk scarves.check it out.

Nov. 5, 2009 at 1:54 p.m. blueskyclouds

Fabulous finds! I just love those silhouette charms. And those collar stays are genius. What a classy gift for a man.

Nov. 5, 2009 at 1:57 p.m. ornamentsbydeb

Awesome article and selections! We have many personalized ornaments in our shop, too! Our "Until You Return" ornament, personalized with your soldier's name and rank, has been very popular with military families.

Nov. 5, 2009 at 1:57 p.m. outofline

Love all the fingerprint items!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 2:01 p.m. craftpile

enjoyed your choices very much!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 2:06 p.m. jolinne

Wow! beautiful items!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 2:09 p.m. lovelygifts

Nice stuff!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 2:18 p.m. revelry

I love lucky me beads! They've been a favorite shop o fmine for a while now. Love those silhouette pendants.

My custom coasters have been popular in my shop and makes a great gift for Christmas
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Nov. 5, 2009 at 2:25 p.m. ArtisticIntentions

Very nice personalized stuff!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. HandiworksbyJanice

Love it, love it, love it! Everyone loves to see their name on something! Epecially moms and names of their little ones....Great treasury.

Nov. 5, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. Cajajewelry

awsome! you can get a custom nameplate from us!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 2:33 p.m. vivikas

beautiful selection!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 2:36 p.m. SharondipityDesigns

Beautiful selection of personalized gifts! Stop by my shop for Embroidered, Personalized Christmas Stockings!!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 2:41 p.m. polkadotsandblooms

This is beautiful. To be honest I never really understood the fondness people seem to have for personlization of products, but somehow this feature has brought it home to me and I really love it. Well done!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 3:03 p.m. EvenAndy

I love personalized stuff. My shop is filled with cute custom items. Great selection and variety in this treasury:)

Nov. 5, 2009 at 3:05 p.m. SovereignSea

Very nice article, I just started offering Customized Jewelry alongside my pre-designed jewelry here at Etsy - check it out at www.sovereignsea.etsy.com

Nov. 5, 2009 at 3:06 p.m. SovereignSea

Awesome article, and beautiful selection! I just started offering my custom jewelry here on Etsy (alongside my own designs) - check out my store at www.sovereignsea.etsy.com Thanks!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 3:06 p.m. SovereignSea

Eek - sorry for the duplicate!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 3:14 p.m. desertnana

wonderful selections-just found another Christmas gift!
~Hugs

Nov. 5, 2009 at 3:52 p.m. EdensWake

i love love love the night light from fog and thistle! lots of cool stuff here, good picks emilybidwell! :)

Nov. 5, 2009 at 4:11 p.m. norakaren

I love personalized gifts. I have multiple designs with peacocks on statement necklaces,everyone comes with a handpainted box featuring a peacock feather.Also buy one get one half off of any statement necklace of same and lesser value until black friday.Check out my fiber art section:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/norakaren?se...

Nov. 5, 2009 at 4:14 p.m. amefaust

I love these personalized gifts! I might get some for my sisters, who both got married recently :)

Nov. 5, 2009 at 4:41 p.m. BaldiBearART

lots of great finds here ... I especially like the silhouette pendant. May get one of just me for hubby to wear lol :)

Nov. 5, 2009 at 4:53 p.m. jpstyle

I love custom items, they are so special. I offer a ton of custom items as well!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 4:56 p.m. MerCurios

Great picks and guide too! Don't forget about the personalized corset rings I offer - one even made the FP on Oct 11.

Nov. 5, 2009 at 4:58 p.m. MerCurios

Great picks and guide. Don't forget about the personalized / custom corset rings I offer -- one even made the FP on Oct 11.

Nov. 5, 2009 at 4:59 p.m. MerCurios

Great picks and guide. Don't forget about the personalized / custom corset rings I offer -- one even made the FP on Oct 11.

Nov. 5, 2009 at 5:01 p.m. EchodAmour

Thanks for including me in this great list - so much to be inspired by here!!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 5:19 p.m. tiemee

Nightlights!! Good idea!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 5:44 p.m. SHAbang

LOVE the fingerprint ring & portrait - very original (no pun intended)!!

I make a few personalized pieces too; this was the latest, http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

It's a "brag" pendant for my friend, who has twin girls (soon to be seen in the next SATC movie as Charlotte's younger daughter)!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 5:54 p.m. Morado

Beautiful picks! I'm all for the letter P :o)

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Nov. 5, 2009 at 5:55 p.m. Morado

I love all the picks!

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Nov. 5, 2009 at 5:59 p.m. jessiemccann

Great picks! It makes the gift more special and close to their hearts.

Nov. 5, 2009 at 6:08 p.m. DalkullanJewelry

Such lovely picks!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 6:14 p.m. luckymebeads

wow! Thanks for using my photo. My inbox is all a'flutter :)
xo

Nov. 5, 2009 at 6:16 p.m. cocokato

Love your selection always!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 6:18 p.m. nataliabodre

That's soooo cool!!! I love it!!!specially stuff for kids :)

Nov. 5, 2009 at 6:29 p.m. ItsBella

I so love the fronts used for the embroidered initials! Me want!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 6:47 p.m. UglyBaby

My grandpa used to carve silhouettes into pieces of wood for all the grandchildren. This post reminds me so much of him.

Nov. 5, 2009 at 8:19 p.m. upmysleeveboutique

Thank you dearly for featuring our personalized Nantucket Basket Purses. Your selections are all beautiful ... and include some of our favorite ETSY shops as well as introducing me to some new ones too. THANK YOU :)

All My Best, Sarah

Nov. 5, 2009 at 9:06 p.m. OneClayBead

The empire letters are awesome!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 9:25 p.m. creativityinbloom

WOW, these are beautiful things!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 9:32 p.m. Scribeo

Beautiful picks! Personalized, one of a kind items make the best Christmas presents ever.

Nov. 5, 2009 at 9:36 p.m. trudiedavies

Great selection. Personalized handmade ! Wow! Aren't we lucky!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 9:38 p.m. trudiedavies

Not sure if my previous comment worked sooo... I will make another comment..Personalized products are cool! Handmade and personalized - real special!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 9:57 p.m. StoneKittyGarden

Nice! A great collection of "pretty and fun"..

Nov. 5, 2009 at 10:34 p.m. rosebudshome

wearing my personalized etsy find right now

Nov. 5, 2009 at 10:36 p.m. rosebudshome

wearing my personalized etsy find right now.

Nov. 5, 2009 at 10:42 p.m. ArtDecoDame

very cute

Nov. 5, 2009 at 11:23 p.m. OneEcoTree

Oh, I LOVE SeptemberHouse! I hope she does the little deer ornament this year again! Beautiful selections!!

Nov. 6, 2009 at 2:48 a.m. nauli

What a great selecton. Enjoyed so much watching it.

Nov. 6, 2009 at 4:52 a.m. adapterlist

I bought one laptop battery in USA can last 3-5 hours.

Nov. 6, 2009 at 4:53 a.m. adapterlist

I bought one laptop battery at http://www.adapterlist.com/ can last 3-5 hours.

Nov. 6, 2009 at 5:52 a.m. HoudiniCards

STUNNING finds - I love it!!! Elegant and personal you can't get much better!

Thanks x

Nov. 6, 2009 at 5:58 a.m. ovgilliesdesigns

Great selection!

Nov. 6, 2009 at 7:21 a.m. sage12888

COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nov. 6, 2009 at 7:54 a.m. VintageHoneysuckle

Lovely personalized choices!

Nov. 6, 2009 at 9:34 a.m. designlab443

I love making personalized things, they are EXTRA special!

Nov. 6, 2009 at 10:06 a.m. TummyShirt

Cool spam.

I thought the ball the lil boy is chewing on said kick ass.

Nov. 6, 2009 at 11 a.m. LittleWhiteDresser

Lovely items :)

Nov. 6, 2009 at 11:14 a.m. pinpinn

Aww I love that night light!

Nov. 6, 2009 at 11:15 a.m. pinpinn

Aww! I love that night light!

Nov. 6, 2009 at 11:16 a.m. pinpinn

Aww! I love that night light!

Nov. 6, 2009 at 5:17 p.m. knitkolic

What wonderful monogrammed pieces! So many choices!

Nov. 6, 2009 at 8:02 p.m. VelveteenHabbit

LOVE typography LOVE letter press especially love the alphapillow!!!!

Cheryl
VelveteenHabbit@etsy.com

Nov. 6, 2009 at 8:34 p.m. happydayvintage

Great stuff. Fantastic ideas for unique Holiday gifts.

Nov. 6, 2009 at 11:46 p.m. DiamondDollsCouture

Wonderful finds u got here!

Nov. 7, 2009 at 3:08 a.m. FableBay

sweet customizable items!!

Nov. 7, 2009 at 3:09 a.m. FableBay

sweet customizable items! so many lovely things!

Nov. 7, 2009 at 8:25 a.m. SugarShaira

Thank you for this. Especially love the tiny bowls and baby shoes!!!!

Nov. 7, 2009 at 10:28 a.m. MintyFreshFusions

My custom Fused Glass Photo Pendants are a customer favorite!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Nov. 7, 2009 at 12:20 p.m. lilworkerb

I have always favored custom and hand made gifts, over the more expensive. I notice they are the ones I grow attatched to and keep the longest.

Nov. 7, 2009 at 12:23 p.m. lilworkerb

I've always preferred custom and hand made gifts over the more expensive. I notice that they are the ones I grow the most attached to, and the ones I keep the longest.

Nov. 7, 2009 at 1:41 p.m. ANANEE

ı love all of them!!!!!

Nov. 7, 2009 at 1:42 p.m. ANANEE

lovelyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!itemsss:)

Nov. 7, 2009 at 2:09 p.m. mytangerinedream

love print is my fave! I think someone left those on my heart..............

Nov. 7, 2009 at 2:11 p.m. mytangerinedream

Love print is my fave! I think someone left those on my heart...................

Nov. 7, 2009 at 3:41 p.m. kerrispath

if anyone is looking for PERSONALIZED stationary.. please check out my shop!

Nov. 7, 2009 at 3:43 p.m. kerrispath

check out my shop for personalized stationary!!!

Nov. 7, 2009 at 5:52 p.m. TheIrishBearCo

I love the Baby Ball toy and the nightlight.

Nov. 7, 2009 at 10:28 p.m. GypsyNurseRebel

gorgeous picks!!!

Nov. 7, 2009 at 10:58 p.m. Iammie

Love them all!

Nov. 8, 2009 at 12:10 a.m. RetroLane

special and personal..mm

Nov. 8, 2009 at 5:53 a.m. mgilinfo

Amazing.

Nov. 8, 2009 at 10:53 a.m. jbeaudet

Wow there are some great chioces for personalized gifts here! I really love the silhouette portraits! When I was a kid we had them done at Disneyland and they hung in our hallway for years! Love them!

Nov. 8, 2009 at 4:55 p.m. riorita

Very personal indeed! Cool items!

Nov. 8, 2009 at 7:53 p.m. 20BucksorLess

The pet portraits are my favorite! I so want one of
my two pugs. That would be so special. Especially since
one is quite old and wont always be here. I'm adding SharonLamb to my favorites now!

Nov. 8, 2009 at 10:23 p.m. yenjewelry

the thumbprint pendants are so clever!

Nov. 9, 2009 at 8:59 a.m. ElementalHandcrafts

I love seeing what's out there! So many great minds. Thank you so much for including my wooden ball!
Stephanie

Nov. 9, 2009 at 10:36 a.m. ninaglaser

beautiful! perfect for the holiday season!

Dec. 26, 2009 at 3:29 p.m. kayre

fine personals!! great picks!!

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