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: 5684
Favorited:6
Registered: February 12, 2006 Location: Hill Country, Texas Posts: 5574
Sat, Dec 15, 2007 @ 7:33 AM
Congratulations Cindy!! I've been a fan of your art work for a long time, too. I've always thought you were going to get the call one day!! Love your work and thanks for taking the time to share it with us!!
Registered: September 12, 2004 Location: Redmond, Washington Posts: 54467
Sat, Dec 15, 2007 @ 7:48 AM
Yaaaaaaayyyyyy!!!! I knew it was just a matter of time and that I would see you here I was so happy to read your introduction and learn more about you. You are so richly blessed with such a wonderful supportive family and such a fabulous talent. Big hugs to you, Cindy. I am grinning ear to ear here!!
Joanne
------------------------------ This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Registered: March 10, 2007 Location: Northwest Florida Panhandle Posts: 1318
Sat, Dec 15, 2007 @ 8:03 AM
So glad to see you here!
------------------------------ "A government big enough to supply you with everything you need, is a government big enough to take away everything that you have...."
Gerald Ford
"The course of history shows that as a government grows, liberty decreases,"
Thomas Jefferson
Registered: March 21, 2006 Location: sunny southern california Posts: 20098
Sat, Dec 15, 2007 @ 8:15 AM
Congrats, Ciny, and thanks for the great encouragement in your bio!
------------------------------ christine m.aka summer and weekend stalker DOT INK (My yadda yadda) Don't magnify your problem . . .Magnify your God
PROUD MEMBER OF THE REDDIVAS!
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Stamp Like You Mean It
Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Sat, Dec 15, 2007 @ 8:16 AM
Cindy- I am so excited for you! I have loved your work ever since I joined. My favorites are full of your beautiful cards! I know you will do th DD proud! Yeah! Pat
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11