Hi Everyone, can you believe it's me? If this is a dream I don't want to wake-up!
I was so excited when I received a PM from Julie. This is a dream I've had, but, didn't think I was anywhere near dirty enough. I answered right away, because I was so excited to get started. Well, I had trouble typing, kept hitting the wrong keys, everything looked like gibberish. I thought, "JulieÂ’s going to think I'm an idiot and take back her offer."
I'm a wife, mother and grandmother. I've been married to my wonderful hubby (who supports me, in more ways than one, in this crazy obsession). We have been married 31 wonderful years . I know that makes me sound old, but, I was a child bride. I have a 28 year old son Wes, a 26 year old son Mike, and a daughter, Ashton, who is 21. My eldest son, and his wife Kyla, have given us our identical twin grandsons Justin and Chase, who are now two.
I was introduced to stamping by my good friend Chris, who took me to her Demo Laurie, and signed me up for class. That was two years ago and Laurie has taught me so much. Thanks, Chris, and Laurie, I wouldn't be here without you guys.
At first, I just hoarded everything and bought more stuff month after month, always thinking that when I get my next order then I'd make a wonderful card. I did that for about a year. Then I started doing the challenges on Splitcoaststampers.
The challenges and all the encouragement that the wonderful stampers on Splitcoaststampers have given me helped me grow as a stamper. The time and effort the Challenge Hostesses devote to us on SplitCoaststampers is much appreciated, and always helps to inspire me and get my mojo going!
All the wonderful, talented stampers on Splitcoaststampers feel like family, and I just love spending time in the gallery. I want to encourage everyone to keep on stampin'. I see so much growth and improvement in each and every one of you, with every new card that you make. We all have come a long way!
I have made many new friends here, and feel very blessed to have found each and everyone of you. Thank you for your friendships.
Bless you all and I hope I can live up to the rest of the Dirty Girls, past and present. I am very honored and humbled to be here.
Date: Saturday, December 8, 2007 GMT Views: 5679
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You are right where you belong, Cindy! CONGRATS!! Love your style and enjoy everything you do--keep up the great work, you are a great inspiration for all of us here!
------------------------------ Judy, aka greenstalker I wish someone would call me "ma'am" just once without adding "you are making a scene"!
Registered: April 12, 2005 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 63356
Fri, Dec 21, 2007 @ 4:41 PM
Oh Cindy, congratulations. I apologize for my delay, but you do know it's December right???? I couldn't be happier for you, it was just a matter of time before you ended up in the dirt pile. I predicted it would be sooner than this, but hey I am delighted to see you here this month! Off to the gallery to see the wonderful creations...........
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Registered: April 12, 2005 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 63356
Fri, Dec 21, 2007 @ 4:42 PM
Oh Cindy, congratulations. I apologize for my delay, but you do know it's December right???? I couldn't be happier for you, it was just a matter of time before you ended up in the dirt pile. I predicted it would be sooner than this, but hey I am delighted to see you here this month! Off to the gallery to see the wonderful creations...........
------------------------------ Shelly Gallery BLOG
Registered: May 2, 2006 Location: Northern Ontario Posts: 15152
Thu, Dec 27, 2007 @ 5:39 PM
Hey, Cindy! I'm so glad you have been chosen for this honor. You have taught me so much by your example, and I'm sure your cards will continue to inspire. You're such a sweetie too, and I am so happy we have e-met on this site. Your work has always inspired and amazed me, and you DESERVE to be on this team! You go girl! And congratulations!!
------------------------------ Crissy Armstrong
My SCS Gallery My BLOGwhere you can find more card details and links to my images as well as some videos I've made of my colouring process.
Registered: December 2, 2006 Location: Jackson, TN Posts: 7832
Thu, Dec 27, 2007 @ 5:41 PM
Congrats on this well-deserved honor. I have been admiring your cards and checking out your gallery ever since I retired (in August) and started stamping. Your work is just awesome and I am looking forward to your tour as a dirty girl!!!
Diane
------------------------------ Diane If life was fair, Elvis would be alive and all the impersonators would be dead. Johnny Carson Please visit My Gallery and My blog Planted in Joy
I think I was in a daze all of December. This is the first chance I've had to check out the DD gallery and was so pleased to see you here. Your work is always fantastic, I've been inspired by you many times. Huge congratulations to you-VERY well deserved! Can't wait to see more you your work.
Registered: July 12, 2005 Location: Shakopee, MN Posts: 3684
Sun, Jan 27, 2008 @ 8:47 PM
OMG--I must have been under a rock for the last few weeks. I just noticed your post when I came to your gallery for more inspiration...(I always find it here.) Belated CONGRATULATIONS on being recognized for your dirty side...a much deserved honor. Enjoy the ride!
Linda