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: 5675
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Registered: April 23, 2006 Location: Looking For Teapots! Posts: 59742
Sat, Dec 15, 2007 @ 6:31 AM
Why you little stinker! I knew it would happen sooner or later. Don't worry about the gibberish you were typing, you type like that all the time! (just joshing!)
Wow Cindy.....we have something else in common! We have been both married for just about the same amount of time. No, we are not old....people just think that...when you are a child bride and get married at age 5 like we both did, they tend to think we're old! We know we are not. No worries girlfriend!
Your new picture just rocks and then rocks some more! Wow, you look gorgeous! Good for you. I am both excited and satisfied....you poor, poor thing...now we can quite teasing you every month as it approaches the 15th! And you even made up the story about having 2 grandkids so you could dirty girl stamp on Fridays....oh wait, you just showed us a picture. Yikes, they do exist.
Congratulations from the bottom of my heart! You deserve this and I am proud! Cuz you know...you belong to us and yes that is a threat that you better not be too busy for us any more. We will cut you some slack though but only for 6 months! Hugs to you!
Registered: July 13, 2004 Location: Wishing I lived closer to my kids! Posts: 61028
Sat, Dec 15, 2007 @ 6:34 AM
Cindy, Congratulations to you!!! Your gallery is the very first one that really caught my eye when I first joined SCS - I kept putting them into my favorites and finally I just bookmarked your gallery instead!! I am excited for you and excited to see your creations!! Way to go!
Registered: November 18, 2005 Location: Jeffersonville, IN Posts: 28390
Sat, Dec 15, 2007 @ 6:40 AM
WOO HOO Cindy! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I am so excited for you and knew it was only a matter of time until you appeared on the dirt pile! WOW girl -- I'm so happy for you!
Registered: January 20, 2006 Location: The Windy City... Posts: 9887
Sat, Dec 15, 2007 @ 6:43 AM
OMG Cindy Congratulations. I woke up to check my email and since Splitcoast is my homepage, I saw the NEW DD gallery was up. I clicked it open and I saw your beautiful face. Cindy this is huge and I am so excited to read about your excitment and encouraging words. Your work is amazing and truly special. DD WOW.... BIG HUGS, Jennifer
Registered: June 14, 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4948
Sat, Dec 15, 2007 @ 6:47 AM
You are so sweet. I knew you would end up dirty. I love your stuff. Can't wait to see all the wonderful projects you add to the dirty gallery each month.
Registered: August 8, 2005 Location: Eustis, FL Posts: 12584
Sat, Dec 15, 2007 @ 6:47 AM
CONGRATULATIONS CINDY!!!!! Wow, what a pleasant way to wake up! You didn't breathe a word and I had no clue! Oh I had no doubt you'd be *picked* for the DD, just no clue that you already had been! A match made in heaven!