You know those little animated smiley faces? Well, imagine one with its eyes popping in and out and its jaw dropping to the floor. You now have a fairly accurate picture of what I looked like when I read JulieÂ’s PM asking me to be a Dirty Girl! IÂ’m still shaking my head in disbelief and am really nervous about this. I only hope that I can contribute something worthwhile to the team. I feel very honored.
My name is Susan Roberts, a.k.a. rainy here on SCS. I was born and raised in the desert in Richland, Washington. (Yes, Washington State the 'Evergreen State' has a desert.) My mom, who was an interior decorator and antique collector, always had some sort of craft project going on. She was so meticulous and patient in her art. But, sadly for me, I never took any interest in her crafts. Oh, the things she could, and would, have so happily taught me . . .
Instead, I chose to spend my time in the arts. I play the piano. I love to compose simple little songs and make existing songs my own with some tweaking here and there. Guess that is sorta like a CASE! In junior high I had an after school job playing classical music for ballet classes. It wasnÂ’t long before I put on a leotard myself and joined the dancers. When I was in high school my ballet teacher asked me to help her teach. I loved it! Later when DH was a college student I taught on my own for some city sponsored classes. I am currently a pianist for my church. Some of my other interests include snow skiing, wakeboarding, scuba diving, and a very neglected Harley Sportster sitting in the garage.
I have four sons: Jared (2 works for Google. Jeff (26) is in dental school. Gary (24) is the daddy to my darling twin granddaughters. Zach (16) is a great student and quarterback for his school’s football team. Hubby (of 33 years) is Steve (younger than me) and brilliant. His job has taken us all around the world. We lived in London for about five years. His company was the first to introduce the UK to digital cell phone technology. He was one of the engineers at Bell Labs who ‘invented’ them back in the late 70’s!
So my crafts background was one of observation until about two years ago when a friend (now my upline) invited me to a home to make some cards. I had such fun. She told me about Splitcoaststampers.com. Thank you, Joella!! It has changed my life. I am inspired on a daily basis by the talented and creative artists here. If I can, in any way, give some of that back to this wonderful community, I will be thrilled!
Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2007 GMT Views: 12269
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Registered: April 20, 2006 Location: Michigan's Upper Peninsula Posts: 34762
Wed, Jul 04, 2007 @ 2:39 PM
Hi, there!!! I'm so happy to read your story -- so many interesting things!!! And I'm even happier to have you here in the dirt pile -- you are such a fabulous addition!!!! You are right where you belong!!! Can't wait to see all you create for us in the months to come!!!
Registered: April 1, 2006 Location: Central NY Posts: 8351
Thu, Jul 05, 2007 @ 6:53 AM
Welcome Susan!! Love your gallery and can't wait to see what you have in store for the DD. I've always been a huge fan of your and am so glad you're joining us!
Registered: June 11, 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 5266
Sat, Jul 07, 2007 @ 11:13 AM
I am so very happy to be walking in the door with you!!! I've always admired your beautiful work and have frequented your gallery quite often. I can't wait to see what this experience has in store for us!
Registered: April 9, 2006 Location: Clearfield, UT Posts: 7684
Sat, Jul 14, 2007 @ 5:23 PM
Wow! I have been an admirer of your work forever! you are right where you belong and I can't wait to see what you have in store for us! congrats and welcome!!!!!!
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This is turning out to be the most beautiful (and talented) dirt pile ever! I was thinking it would only be a matter of time, Susan (Rainy)!! Congratulations!!
works for Google. Jeff (26) is in dental school. Gary (24) is the daddy to my darling twin granddaughters. Zach (16) is a great student and quarterback for his school’s football team. Hubby (of 33 years) is Steve (younger than me) and brilliant. His job has taken us all around the world. We lived in London for about five years. His company was the first to introduce the UK to digital cell phone technology. He was one of the engineers at Bell Labs who ‘invented’ them back in the late 70’s!
Enjoy your time here!