When Amber (bambi64) told me (DawnL) she'd gotten a PM from Jenn and that she wanted to talk to BOTH of us, I thoughtÂ…"Oh NO! What did we do??!!" A conference call? SureÂ…
So, when Jenn called us and asked if we had any clue as to why, I said, "No, and whatever it was I didn't do it!!!" LOL!
Well...here I am in a place I've only dreamt about. It truly is an honor to have been asked to join the Dirt Pile, and to be stamping with such a talented group of ladies. I'm still stunned, excited and very, very nervous.
I am thankful to God for the teensy bit of talent I have that has only improved by using the daily challenges, the resource section and the tremendous talent found throughout the SCS community. I have grown so much as an artist thanks to this site.
About me? WellÂ… I'm a mom to 5 great kids (Amber being my oldest), "Ouma" (Grandma) to 9 wonderful grandchildren, married to my eternal mate for 35 years.
Some of you know me as LlamaMama. I have 20 llamas that I use for 4H, competition, therapy (my own, sometimes!) but most of the time for nursing homes, and I also spin their fiber to make yarn and knit. And, yes, they spit! Mostly at each other over food, dominance, spaceÂ…or if maybe I'm giving them a shot!
As for stamping, I've been addicted for 6 years now. I've been a designer for several companies and have several handfuls of publications to my credit.
SCS has been such an inspiration for me and I would like to say thank you. I hope as part of the DD team I will help to inspire you as well.
Now, go create something.
Date: Thursday, December 4, 2008 GMT Views: 3761
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Registered: December 30, 2004 Location: Where ever I go...there I am! Posts: 64166
Mon, Dec 15, 2008 @ 11:22 AM
This is just totally awesome to see you and Amber here today. I have admired your work since 2004 and cased a few ideas along the way and thought you should have been in this gallery long before now. Enjoy your creating Dawn and I'll enjoy looking!
Oh, Dawn! I am not in the least surprised to see you in the dirt pile. Your work is always gorgeous and you have so much creativity and talent. Have fun and enjoy yourself
Registered: July 27, 2005 Location: Texas USA Posts: 13067
Mon, Dec 15, 2008 @ 2:06 PM
What a great day for all us SCS!! Yahoooo!!! You know I luv ya GF!! You and those llamas, I'm still shaking my head! You deserve to be top of the pile! What a revelation to know you breed stampers too!! LOL!! Can't wait to see all that you and Amber create!! God Bless!!
Registered: September 12, 2006 Location: Claremore, OK Posts: 8616
Mon, Dec 15, 2008 @ 6:48 PM
Well, LlamaMama, how does it feel? You're officially DIRTY and you're so, so worthy. In every single way. I love ya, Dawn -- you're so talented and you have a heart of pure gold. I will be anxiously awaiting your every upload to the DD gallery!!!!!
Registered: January 26, 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 34652
Mon, Dec 15, 2008 @ 8:12 PM
WELCOME!!! I"m glad to see you in here and I think it's especially cool that you will share your time here with your daughter! How awesome that you share this interest with each other!!!
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Registered: October 29, 2004 Location: Coos Bay, Oregon Posts: 24007
Mon, Dec 15, 2008 @ 8:36 PM
OMG Dawn, I am totally thrilled about your new honor of becoming a DD Girl. If that was not enough, but you get to share the Dirt Pile with your very talented DD........how fun is that?!? Enjoy and I can't wait to be inspired by you and Amber :-)
Registered: March 21, 2006 Location: sunny southern california Posts: 20098
Mon, Dec 15, 2008 @ 10:50 PM
Woo Woo, Dawn, way to go! congrats!!!
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Registered: August 9, 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 16812
Tue, Dec 16, 2008 @ 6:24 AM
Dawn, I'm so, so very excited for both you and Amber! I'm thrilled that both and joined the "dirt" pile. You are going to have the time of your life! It truly is an experience you'll remember forever! Have a blast, relax, and enjoy it! I can't wait to see what you have in store for us!!! {{{hugs}}}
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