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: 5681
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Registered: September 12, 2006 Location: Claremore, OK Posts: 8616
Sat, Dec 15, 2007 @ 12:58 PM
Hip hip hooray!!! This is definitely one of those "IT'S ABOUT TIME!!!!!" DD announcements!! I'm thrilled for you, Cindy, and can't wait to see what you'll make on the dirt pile!!
Registered: July 18, 2006 Location: Beautiful, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 24229
Sat, Dec 15, 2007 @ 1:42 PM
Yeah another Canadian on the DD Love your work and look forward to more wonderful creations!!!
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Registered: November 17, 2006 Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia Posts: 52798
Sat, Dec 15, 2007 @ 1:44 PM
CONGRATULATIONS CINDY..... WOW - A NEW DIRTY GIRL. YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN AN INSPIRATION TO ME, ONE OF MY FAVOURITES... SO VERY HAPPY FOR YOU.. I LOVE YOUR NEW PHOTO..
Registered: July 20, 2004 Location: Arlington WA. Posts: 31122
Sat, Dec 15, 2007 @ 3:04 PM
OMG MISS CINDY!!!! yeah I'm so happy for you! You know I'm smiling from ear to ear right now! Your gallery is so very special to me! You always make all of us feel so special! You are a wonderful addition to the dirty girls!
Congrats!
cindy
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Registered: July 27, 2005 Location: Texas USA Posts: 13067
Sat, Dec 15, 2007 @ 3:08 PM
Oh yah oh yah! Love that you are officially recognized as The Elite! You've always been one of MY favorites, always seems like a card is not good enough unless Cindy says so!! You're work is awesome, congratulations!
Registered: February 7, 2006 Location: Out West Posts: 24437
Sat, Dec 15, 2007 @ 3:17 PM
So happy to see you here, Cindy. I have admimed your work since I first found SCS. You are always so encouraging with your sweet comments. You are so very deserving.
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Registered: July 8, 2007 Location: somewhere close to here Posts: 5297
Sat, Dec 15, 2007 @ 3:25 PM
Cindy, most of my favorites gallery i filled with your wonderful work and I cannot think of a time that you have not had a gracious comment on my stuff. You are so incredibly deserving of being a dirty girl!! Congratulations!!! Laura
Registered: May 15, 2005 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 30400
Sat, Dec 15, 2007 @ 3:38 PM
Way to go Cindy. your are deffinetly dirty enough.. haha... your cards are always such a great inspiration to all of us.
so glad your a dirty girl you deserve it!!!
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Judy
DT for Sassy Cheryl's Fan Club Member
" If you have a talent, use it in every which way possible. Don't hoard it. Don't dole it out like a miser. Spread it lavishly like a millionaire intent on going broke. ~Brendan Frances~
Registered: August 6, 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 6351
Sat, Dec 15, 2007 @ 3:46 PM
Cindy, I'm so happy to see you on the dirt pile. You are one amazingly talented stamper and so deserve this honor. Way to go! Can't wait to see what you have in store for us