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.....
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Registered: February 24, 2008 Location: MN Posts: 11427
Wed, Feb 16, 2011 @ 6:58 AM
CONGRATULATIONS!! PAT!! This is soooo wonderful!! But I have to say, I think u should of been picked before....Ok, seeing that's said
I and everyone else realy love your cards...each and every one show so much *love* in them...And I love your beautiful picture.
Congrat's again Pat!!
Registered: September 7, 2006 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 33121
Wed, Feb 16, 2011 @ 7:13 AM
Oh, my sweet Sistah!!! Congratulations!! You deserve this for so many reasons, I just can't count! We all love your card making talent, that's for sure, but we all love YOU the most!! I don't visit the dirt pile all that often, but I sure will now!! If I do get to meet up with you in May, I will get to hug a dirty girl!! What an honor!! LOVE YOU, MEAN IT!!!!
------------------------------ Happy Stamping! CarrollAnn
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Registered: January 17, 2008 Location: Melrose Park, Illinois Posts: 40148
Wed, Feb 16, 2011 @ 7:14 AM
Congratulations Pat and welcome to the dirt pile! You are one of the sweetest and kindest stampers I know! I love all of your fabulous creations and I can't wait to be inspired by you this next six months!
Registered: April 13, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 65391
Wed, Feb 16, 2011 @ 7:39 AM
I was so thrilled and excited to find you sitting on top of the Dirt Pile when I checked in on the Fan Club in the wee hours of the 15th!! Congratulations, Pat!! No one is more deserving than you! Your work is divine and a constant inspiration to me. Thanks so much for sharing it with us here!
Registered: November 27, 2004 Location: Carpal Tunnel � slowed me down. Posts: 2272
Wed, Feb 16, 2011 @ 7:45 AM
How cool to see you in the dirtpile. Makes me treasure all my comments from you all over again. You have been such a source of both inspiration and encouragement - I am thinking that being a dirty girl is an honor, but in your case they should feel honored to have you! Will be watching for more of your work.
Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Wed, Feb 16, 2011 @ 7:51 AM
Oh Buttnik, WOWZERS lady. You look pretty good on that "dirt pile"! You sooooo deserve this honor. I am over the moon happy for you. Whoo Hoo! Proud to "know" you, and have you in the "nik" family. hehe You go girl!!!!!!! Super Duper Hugs! :0)
------------------------------ Cathy B aka: Mutnik ....or is it Nutmeg?! I get so confused!
Smile.......people will wonder what you are up to! :0) Proud Fan Club Member 2010 DT forRubbernecker Stamps My Gallery
Registered: September 12, 2004 Location: Redmond, Washington Posts: 54468
Wed, Feb 16, 2011 @ 7:52 AM
Congratulations, Pat!! I was so anxious to wish you well and kept checking back to see when the gallery issues were resolved. LOVE your work and am so very happy to see you here. Hugs to you!!!
------------------------------ This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Deep in the Heart of TEXAS Posts: 15980
Wed, Feb 16, 2011 @ 7:58 AM
Pat ~ Congrats to a AWESOME card creator!! This honor is long overdue!! I am blown away by all the wonderful details in your creations!! I often think maybe I should just quit this hobby because I can't seem to make anything as incredible as yours. But I know that I must and will continue on because of the enormous investment in supplies and gadgets that I have. What a beautiful picture of you in that lovely blouse with those sweet pink flowers!!
------------------------------ Phyllis Young at heart, slightly older in other parts. We really never grow up, we just learn how to act in public!! What if you woke up today with only what you had thanked God for yesterday??
Registered: April 3, 2007 Location: In a state of oblivion.... Posts: 14120
Wed, Feb 16, 2011 @ 8:25 AM
Well, they fixed the path to the dirt pile and we can 'officially' pat Pat on the back!!! Yippee! Moosh hugs to you my sweet friend. Can't think of a sweeter person to be given this honour! I shall finally be able to click on those cards that were just wee thumbnails. It was like waiting for a whole gallery to be born! We could see the bitty views but had to be patient. Huge hugs and giant congrats! Moosh, moosh, moosh!
------------------------------ Heather ...... My Gallery You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late." Ralph Waldo Emerson Founding Member of the Punchkateerz - "You don't have to be crazy to be one of us, but it sure helps."