Hey everyone! Can you believe it?! Me? ...a part of the famed Dirty Dozen?! When Jenn called, I must admit I was completely dumb-founded. When she told me why she was calling…my heart skipped a beat. Like Sally Field, I wanted to yell, “You LIKE me! You really LIKE me!”, but all I could manage was a pathetic, squeaky “yes”.
A little bit about meÂ… IÂ’ll be 39 in two weeks, and I live with my amazing husband, Jim, in beautiful New Hampshire. We have been blessed with four children, Steve (19), Ben (17), Nick (11), and Abbi (, who keep us hopping all the time. My husband owns a successful electrical business, and we are all actively involved in our local church, and outreach missions to Haiti. We love our crazy, busy life!
In early 1998 I was introduced to stamping through a friend’s SU workshop. I attended that workshop just to support my friend, as I thought “stamping” sounded like a pretty lame-o excuse for a hobby. {grin} Nearly one year later I signed up with SU, and it’s been 10 fabulous years. God has blessed me with a successful business, allowing me my dream of being a sahm. I am also incredibly blessed with a fabulous support system of downline, sidelines, and uplines. These are some of the most wonderful women on the planet, and I love them to the moon and back!
I discovered SCS in March of 2004 and was instantly addicted. I just gotta have my SCS *fix* every day. I admit itÂ…I was one of those *silent stalkers* for a long time. It wasnÂ’t until May of this year, when I discovered the challenges that I really came out of the shadows. IÂ’m so glad I did! My stamping style has grown and evolved so much in the short time that IÂ’ve been participating. IÂ’ve also met so many incredibly sweet and talented online friends through SCS. IÂ’m so thankful for this amazing community.
I am SO unbelievably excited and honored to serve you for the next six months! I promise to do my very best to create projects that will inspire you the way you have all inspired me. Thank you so much for this great honor! I am truly One Happy Stamper!
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 GMT Views: 2858
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Registered: September 12, 2006 Location: Claremore, OK Posts: 8616
Thu, Aug 14, 2008 @ 11:14 AM
Look how cute you are!!! And young, too... (yay! You're just ever so slightly older than me -- love that in a gal -- as I'll be 39 in Sept. ) Welcome to the Dirt pile! You're a wonderful addition, and I love your fun, sweet style! It's so great to read more about you and your family. (((((Cindy!)))))
Registered: August 31, 2006 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 14029
Thu, Aug 14, 2008 @ 11:27 AM
Cindy, I'm sooooooo excited for you to join the Dirt Pile! I feel really lucky to have found you on SCS and in the blogging world!
What an ADORABLE pic of you!
I'm looking forward to seeing your creations here in the DD gallery!!
Big hugs!
Registered: February 1, 2005 Location: Temple, Tx Posts: 37720
Thu, Aug 14, 2008 @ 11:39 AM
Congrats and welcome, Cindy!! You are a wonderful addition to the dirt pile!!! I love your work and you really rocked the gallery this month!!! Now, sit back, take a deep, and enjoy the reveal....this is the start of a great adventure!!!
Registered: January 28, 2005 Location: Posts: 25783
Thu, Aug 14, 2008 @ 1:56 PM
Congratulations, Cindy!!!!! Yes...we REALLY LIKE your stuff!!!! You are one fabulous designer and so deserving to be in the dirt pile!!!! Lovely story and wonderful pic!!!! Enjoy this wonderful (dirty) ride!!!! Congrats, again!!!!
Registered: November 1, 2004 Location: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Posts: 9611
Thu, Aug 14, 2008 @ 2:23 PM
Girl, you are looking good! So nice to see you and meet you, and welcome, welcome to the dirt pile! Your fabulous style is going to WOW us all! Congratulations!
Registered: August 23, 2005 Location: LongIsland (said as one word), NY Posts: 21280
Thu, Aug 14, 2008 @ 5:41 PM
My dear friend Cindy...you know I am a HUGE fan of yours, and I couldn't be more excited to see you here in the Dirty Dozen! You are so wonderfully talented and sweet!!! Can't wait to see what you do in the next 6 months! Congratulations!!!
Registered: January 26, 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 34652
Thu, Aug 14, 2008 @ 10:13 PM
Congratulations Cindy! And yes, we REALLY like you!!! ;) I am looking forward to getting to know you better and seeing your work over the next few months - welcome to the dirty family!