Hi Everyone, can you believe it's me? If this is a dream I don't want to wake-up!
I was so excited when I received a PM from Julie. This is a dream I've had, but, didn't think I was anywhere near dirty enough. I answered right away, because I was so excited to get started. Well, I had trouble typing, kept hitting the wrong keys, everything looked like gibberish. I thought, "JulieÂ’s going to think I'm an idiot and take back her offer."
I'm a wife, mother and grandmother. I've been married to my wonderful hubby (who supports me, in more ways than one, in this crazy obsession). We have been married 31 wonderful years . I know that makes me sound old, but, I was a child bride. I have a 28 year old son Wes, a 26 year old son Mike, and a daughter, Ashton, who is 21. My eldest son, and his wife Kyla, have given us our identical twin grandsons Justin and Chase, who are now two.
I was introduced to stamping by my good friend Chris, who took me to her Demo Laurie, and signed me up for class. That was two years ago and Laurie has taught me so much. Thanks, Chris, and Laurie, I wouldn't be here without you guys.
At first, I just hoarded everything and bought more stuff month after month, always thinking that when I get my next order then I'd make a wonderful card. I did that for about a year. Then I started doing the challenges on Splitcoaststampers.
The challenges and all the encouragement that the wonderful stampers on Splitcoaststampers have given me helped me grow as a stamper. The time and effort the Challenge Hostesses devote to us on SplitCoaststampers is much appreciated, and always helps to inspire me and get my mojo going!
All the wonderful, talented stampers on Splitcoaststampers feel like family, and I just love spending time in the gallery. I want to encourage everyone to keep on stampin'. I see so much growth and improvement in each and every one of you, with every new card that you make. We all have come a long way!
I have made many new friends here, and feel very blessed to have found each and everyone of you. Thank you for your friendships.
Bless you all and I hope I can live up to the rest of the Dirty Girls, past and present. I am very honored and humbled to be here.
Date: Saturday, December 8, 2007 GMT Views: 5677
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Registered: September 23, 2005 Location: Posts: 20364
Sat, Dec 15, 2007 @ 2:51 AM
Of course we can believe its you, I am sure many of us were just "waiting" for your turn to come up, your work is stunning. Congratulations to an outstanding dirty girl.
Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Sat, Dec 15, 2007 @ 3:44 AM
Cindy!!!! I couldn't be happier for you!!!! I knew you be a dirty girl!!!! Way to go friend!!! I am always thrilled by your creations, and the time you spend commenting on others cards!!!! Cindy, this is an honour you SO DESERVE!!!! You go girl!!!!! Good on you!!!! I look so forward to more of your beautiful creations!!!
Registered: April 13, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 65357
Sat, Dec 15, 2007 @ 3:45 AM
OMG!! Cindy!! You don't know how many months I have been opening the Dirty Dozen Gallery looking for your face!! And finally, here you are, right where you belong!!
Congratulations on this well-deserved honor. Your work is amazing and rivels the best that SCS has to offer!!
Registered: February 3, 2005 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 34769
Sat, Dec 15, 2007 @ 3:55 AM
Congratulations, Cindy! You are oh so dirty...and have been. It's nice you are officially recognized now! I always love your beautiful work! Blessings!
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