The Dirty Dozen? Really? It started with a PM from Lydia regarding my Albums vs. Gallery, and I was certain I had done something wrong, at least wrong enough to warrant this message. We chatted about all that is SCS for about five minutes, and Lydia asked me if I would like to be a part of the Dirty Dozen! Not in my wildest dreams had I ever even entertained such a thought! Silence fell, and tears- tears of relief that I had not gone astray in the gallery, and tears of unbelief.
Growing up in the mountains of Northern California, I met my sweetheart 38 years ago. We married and moved to Clovis, Ca. where we raised our two wonderful sons. Soon my DH will retire and by next May, I will join him in the Land of Retirement as we move to Cody, Wyoming to be with our children and grandchild- who are the center of our lives! Card making has become a passion for me ever since my first SU Class some years ago. My Demo, and now "Bestie IRL" Natalie introduced me to SU, and the fire began! I had no idea about this world but was fascinated by all Natalie created- she started with a torn piece of paper, and I was done! I bought my first set, thinking although I could not make “real” cards, I could use the scriptures I bought to make stationery. Now, I literally wake up with ideas in the wee hours, and get to it before the sun comes up! I love that stamping is an outlet to share my family, my faith and sometimes my twisted sense of humor as well.
One thing I can tell you about this journey is that I am mindful of all that SCS has done for my paper crafting, and all of the beautiful and talented people in this place. After looking for some time, I joined and began commenting. It took some time before I had the courage to upload, and that is when it started. The encouragement found through others in SCS has been incredible and I am so thankful for those who share ideas, techniques and often their hearts on paper. I have often called SCS “Card College”, and have taken so much inspiration from others, and have my favorite “Professors” too. I love how this community of stampers comes together to sharpen one another, and also how my very best friends have come from this place. I have been blessed to meet many of those I came to love, and can honestly say I have never met a Stamper I did not have an instant bond with. Lydia, thank you so much for this opportunity. I hope we can kick up some dust together in this Dirt Pile! Hugs.....
Date: Sunday, February 13, 2011 GMT Views: 35811
Favorited:69
Registered: April 20, 2005 Location: The only Eaton Rapids on the Earth, Michigan Posts: 57568
Wed, Feb 16, 2011 @ 5:22 AM
Awwww, Patty Cakes, I am so excited for you! I knew your feet were dirty the first time I laid my eyes on one of your gorgeous creations. I hope you have a lot of fun kicking up the dirt in the pile with the rest of the Dirty Dozen. CONGRATULATIONS, sweet friend!
Registered: January 11, 2010 Location: Miamisburg, OH Posts: 7227
Wed, Feb 16, 2011 @ 5:22 AM
I'm SO happy for you!!! YAY!!! Congratulations! Your cards are out of this world amazing! And I love your comment about SCS being a "Card College"! SOO TRUE!!! So excited to be able to click and VIEW your beautiful DIRTY cards!!! Congratulations again!!~
------------------------------ "Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known." � Oscar Wilde
My Blog: http://jennabeecrafts.blogspot.com/
Registered: November 5, 2007 Location: Hamilton, ON, Canada Posts: 13629
Wed, Feb 16, 2011 @ 5:33 AM
Congratulations Pat! This is so very well deserved. You have inspired and encouraged all of us and leave just the nicest comments! Can't wait to see what you create while gettin' dirty! Hey - does that mean that my framed Pat Smethers original has just increased in value - not that I would ever sell it! It looks way too perfect on my wall HUGS!!!!
------------------------------ ~ Laurie Proud Fan Club Member
Registered: July 27, 2005 Location: Texas USA Posts: 13067
Wed, Feb 16, 2011 @ 6:47 AM
Pat you are such an inspiring card artist, I love the work you do! What a joy to see you here in the Dirt Pile and know that your work will be highlighted for the next 6 months!! I'm so looking forward to the months ahead! Congrats GF!!
Registered: November 1, 2005 Location: Posts: 77159
Wed, Feb 16, 2011 @ 6:55 AM
Pat girl this is truly fabulous and I am so excited for you. Your work as I have told you before is so worthy of the DD. Your heart is in your creations and your love shows through! Enjoy your time with the DD girlie! Can't wait to see what you create. Hugs.