1. I started making this 42,000 years ago and just got it finished last weekend! It was a birthday gift for Pat Smethers (late!) I had about 3 months advanced notice to make her something and I was two/three weeks late getting it to her! Go figure!
2. Pat was surprised on her birthday to receive her very own SU Wild Wild West stamp set from a group of friends. Pat's friend Nat purchased the set and we all pitched in. Pat has used Nat's WWW set (keeping it at her house) for a very long time and with Pat moving to Wyoming in the near future, she would be sad to leave it behind! Nat took care of that little dilema by getting Pat her very own set. (In reality, she probably figured Pat would *steal* it and *accidently* take it to Wyoming with her!).
3. I got my SU Wild Wild West set the very same way. It was my friend Shirley (wannabcre8tive)'s idea. She and Pat organized a little birthday surprise for me with about 42 SCS stampers who all chipped in and purchased the set for me in October for my birthday.
4. So, when I got the message from Nat that she was planning this wonderful surprise for Pat, I set out to make something for Pat to keep her beloved WWW set in!
5. Why did I put the word cousin on it? Well you see, I am always bragging about owning "The Man" (Thanks to all of my SCS friends!) and when Pat started bragging about owning *The Man" too, I had to remind her that I have *The Man* and she has his cousin! Snort! That went over like a lead balloon!
6. So, this is the box I made for Pat to put her *Cousin* in keeping him safe and feeling special in his own special place. You know what I mean, instead of living in a clear plastic SU box!
Do not ask me what possessed me to put brown and purple together! Yikes!
Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010 GMT Views: 1126
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Registered: February 12, 2007 Location: Aurora, Colorado Posts: 13642
Sat, May 22, 2010 @ 6:47 AM
what an awesome way to celebrate Pat Smethers legally owning her very own WWW set. She sure has made some over the top outrageously gorgeous cards with the set on 'loan' to her!!!! This new home for the prize WWW set is awesome. Nothing wrong with brown and purple, Colorado sis. You are such a good friend to Pat and so many other SCS sisters. tfs
hugs,
------------------------------ Connie Jo / Sputnik / RSS / Con-Air
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Registered: April 20, 2005 Location: The only Eaton Rapids on the Earth, Michigan Posts: 57568
Sat, May 22, 2010 @ 7:00 AM
Ruh-roh....did I forget to tell you that Bertie has mind powers? Yep. I bet she was channeling Gertie to put purple with the brown cause, you know that in Bertie's world purple rocks. I must say, though, it really does look awesome with the brown. So rich and regal. Do they do "regal" in the WWW? Oh, and look at those beautiful purple leaves under that gorgeous flower. Wow! is right.....this is GORGEOUS and Pat is going to love it!
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Sat, May 22, 2010 @ 7:18 AM
Ooooo...you made me cry again! Good thing I am not driving around, lost in some parking lot! Cindy, I love the hearts that came together to make this happen for me. I am still stunned at the kindness of my sweet, sweet friends. Oh that Nat! She and Bubba laughed at me since January! Every time I'd use her MAN, I'd say, hope this doesn't 'get packed' by accident Nattie! Lol...they knew.... And Cindy, you and I both know how wonderful this is. It's not da Rubbah, it's the hearts of your friends that speak in a gift like this! Thank you so much for being a part of this wonderful surprise!
Hugs-n-Snugs!
Psst.....ya know, mine is really the Twin Brudder of Da MAN! Snort!
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Registered: February 18, 2010 Location: Stuck in the middle! Posts: 4680
Sat, May 22, 2010 @ 3:14 PM
What FUN back and forth banter between you two friends! Now, I can't help but wonder...who will get the next one...and then there were THREE...must be triplets! Beautiful Keepsake Box, beautiful stories, and beautiful FRIENDS! Didn't cha know...this is HOW the WEST was WON!
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Stamp Like You Mean It
Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Sun, May 23, 2010 @ 4:17 AM
Pssst....I still *love* this box! (giggle)
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Registered: February 24, 2008 Location: MN Posts: 11427
Sun, May 23, 2010 @ 11:00 AM
Oh!!! Cindy..I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS!! Celisa was wondering who the next person would be to get this....*I WANT TO BE THAT NEXT PERSON* I absolutely love it....It is just gorgeous!! And doesn't 10 years of living in Wyoming qualify!!! it is just AWESOME Cindy...
Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Mon, May 24, 2010 @ 7:44 PM
Oh the Mudder has done good here! This box is over the top wonderful. I would have said beautiful but it is holding "the Man" after all. hehe That purple and brown just rock! You never cease to amaze me with all your very creative talent. I tell you, it has to be the thin air over in that crazy Colorado! I love this. You are such a dear for doing this for that sweet lady Buttnik, I mean Pat. WOW times a hundred my friend. TFS :0)
------------------------------ Cathy B aka: Mutnik ....or is it Nutmeg?! I get so confused!
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Registered: December 24, 2007 Location: Posts: 12163
Sat, Oct 30, 2010 @ 6:04 PM
Oh here you are Mothermark, was lookin for your Gallery, Pat's been ranting and raving about you...and a few more friends.
Love your cowboy on the chest, what an fantastic, awesome idea...YeeHaw
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