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: May 15, 2005 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 30400
Wed, Feb 16, 2011 @ 12:38 PM
Oh My Gosh! this is FANTASTIC!!!! You SO deserve to be gettin dirty in the famous dirt pile..
you have always been there for all your online SCS friends with wonderful comments and words of encouragement.
It means so much to all of us! and now you are being honored, as you should be..
I am looking forward to your many, amazing, awesome creations coming from the dirt pile!
Huge Hugs to you my friend! Happy smiles for you!
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Judy
DT for Sassy Cheryl's Fan Club Member
" If you have a talent, use it in every which way possible. Don't hoard it. Don't dole it out like a miser. Spread it lavishly like a millionaire intent on going broke. ~Brendan Frances~
Registered: December 19, 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 15571
Wed, Feb 16, 2011 @ 1:17 PM
YAY Pat!!!!!!! Finally I am allowed to comment!! I am soooo happy to see you on this dirtpile gf!! Your love of life, people, your neverending faith, and thoughtfulness toward everyone makes you the absolute PERFECT dirty girl!!!!! An honor so deserved. You play such a huge role in this fabulous community. I only wish I had more time with you in this pile but I will sure be here rooting for you!! I know you will continue to wow and inspire us with your exquisite works of art. Welcome, welcome you dirty girl you!!! :-) Hugs and Smoochies, Judi
Registered: November 17, 2006 Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia Posts: 52798
Wed, Feb 16, 2011 @ 2:15 PM
OH MY... SWEET MISS PATTY CAKES..... I WAS SO EXCITED FOR YOU WHEN I SAW THAT YOU ARE A "DIRTY GIRL" "BIG SMILES" ... YOU ARE SO DESERVING OF THIS HONOR, MY FRIEND... I LOVE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOUR WONDERFUL WORKS OF "HEART"... ENJOY YOUR TIME ON THE DIRT PILE...
P.S.... SEE YOU IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS ...
HUGS... PAT
Registered: October 28, 2004 Location: Castro Valley, Ca Posts: 49248
Wed, Feb 16, 2011 @ 2:56 PM
Yay I can finally comment - wow I am thrilled to see you here Pat! You are such a great, sweet and helpful stamper and talented on top of all that.! Big CONGRATS to you!
------------------------------ Harriet aka hskelly
My blog: Allycatcards
Registered: September 11, 2009 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 7266
Wed, Feb 16, 2011 @ 3:15 PM
Hooray, I finally get to congratulate you! Last night when I read you were a dirty girl I was so excited for you, and couldn't tell you how deserving this honour is, but now the comments section is fixed and I get to write. You are such a wonderful crafter (wonderful is my new favourite adjective as it means "full of wonder"), inspiration to us all, and so generous with both your comments and crafting knowledge. What a year you're having, new baby and now this.
Blessings, Elizabeth
------------------------------ ELIZABETH LINCOLN Proud Fan Club Member
I design for CRAFTY SECRETS
My Blog: Paper Pass Times
Registered: May 18, 2005 Location: Connecticut USA Posts: 35783
Wed, Feb 16, 2011 @ 4:46 PM
Congratulations Pat you are right where you belong!!! I am so happy for you! Love your work, love your story, love that beautiful face of yours!!!! Big hugs to you, Nancyruth
Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79521
Wed, Feb 16, 2011 @ 4:57 PM
How exciting it is to see you as a member of this most prestigeous group! How sweet you have always been commenting on my cards. Your work is so deserving of this honor and you truely support this site in every way you can and thanks for making encouraging others as one of those ways. Enjoy your reign. It will be a fun three months!!
------------------------------ LizThe joy of the LORD is my strength.Right Brain Madness --My blogProud member of the redDivasKSS certified multi-step stamperFan Club member since 2004