My time on the Dirty Dozen Design Team has come to an end. I'd like to extend a very warm thank you to Jenn, Julie, Daven, and all of the behind the scenes people for creating and maintaining a community where stampers can come together to share the common love of stamping. I have been welcomed with open arms and am truly blessed and honored to have been given this once in a lifetime opportunity to work with and become friends with the very talented artists on this site. The girls are all so amazing and it has been such a privilege to work alongside the best of the best. I will cherish my memories forever.
When I first became a Dirty Dozen Team Member, I stated that I would do my very best to create cards and projects to inspire your creative talents. It is my hope and prayer that I have accomplished that! Thank you everyone for your very kind words and wonderful compliments on my work in the Fan Club gallery. I now move on to the Dirty Dozen Alumni and wish you all the very best.
Greetings from Tampa! At one time it was the cigar capital of the world. Every year in historic Ybor city a Cigar Festival is held during November. The world record for the longest cigar ever made is held by Tampa. The cigar measured over 101 feet long . . . now that's one long cigar! Ybor city also hosts the famous Columbia restaurant with live Flamenco dancers. We even have our own little Mardi Gras . . . we call it Gasparilla!
The Gulf coast beaches are breathtakingly beautiful with white sand, clear aqua water, tranquil sunsets . . . a wonderful place to grow up and now raise my family. This image represents the tropical vegetation and flamenco dancers.
The stamps are from Inque Boutique and Rubbernecker.
Date: Sunday, July 13, 2008 GMT Views: 994
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Registered: September 3, 2004 Location: Sunny Alberta Posts: 12789
Mon, Jul 14, 2008 @ 4:57 PM
That Flemenco dancer paired with these flowers and the way you've colored them is STUNNING Jerri! That bamboo paper is great too. ...and your leaves! WOW!
It's been the best journey doing this together Jerri! I'm so glad that all the convicing worked to get you to agree because you've added such depth and richness and talent and friendship to this team. You are a wonderful woman and I know there are great creative things in store for you my friend! Thanks for all you've done creatively and personally to make it 6 amazing months!
Registered: April 29, 2007 Location: PA Posts: 11153
Mon, Jul 14, 2008 @ 5:07 PM
This is gorgeous, Jerri! I'll miss seeing you in the DD forum, but I'll be watching your uploads no matter where they are...you're an incredible inspiration to so many people. Look at that awesome coloring and detail!!
------------------------------ Denise my blog ~ my gallery "May you always have a shell in your pocket and sand in your toes."
Registered: February 1, 2005 Location: Temple, Tx Posts: 37720
Mon, Jul 14, 2008 @ 10:18 PM
Jerri....you never cease to amaze me with your talent...this is absolutely gorgeous!! Your coloring and attention to detail is awesome....I want to be just like you when I grow up!!! I will miss you terribly but know you are just a thread away in the alumni gallery....I won't cry, I won't cry, I won't cry!!!!!!!
Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79524
Tue, Jul 15, 2008 @ 3:24 AM
Always look forward to your beautiful creations.
------------------------------ LizThe joy of the LORD is my strength.Right Brain Madness --My blogProud member of the redDivasKSS certified multi-step stamperFan Club member since 2004
Registered: November 18, 2005 Location: Jeffersonville, IN Posts: 28390
Tue, Jul 15, 2008 @ 5:21 AM
WOW girl! This is just GORGEOUS! I have looked forward to seeing you work in the DD Gallery every month and you have rocked this gallery each time! Now I look forward to seeing you in the DDA. AMAZING ride!
Registered: May 18, 2005 Location: Connecticut USA Posts: 35783
Tue, Jul 15, 2008 @ 5:32 AM
Oh my, you have done absolutely amazing and breathtaking projects each and every month! You shine so very brightly my friend and your work is always a thrill to behold!
Registered: October 20, 2007 Location: midwest Posts: 1436
Tue, Jul 15, 2008 @ 8:09 AM
Amazing card! Your coloring is perfect! I've been trying to color these images from Inque. This is pure inspiration. Going straight to my favorites. Thanks for your wonderful creations.