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  sandywhalen

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"We do what we love
And we love what we do
Sharing two by two
Ink, watercolor, pencils and chalk
With each new piece,
We leave our mark
Tips, techniques tried and true
Sharing makes us better at what we do
We post our art and wait to see
What other's comments will be
We take the good and the bad
Without making a face or being sad
Stampscapes allows us to create a scene
Maybe it's only something we dream
But with our heart
We create our art"
Location: Streamwood

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Last Login: 11/22/2009



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  About Me
I have been making cards for about 5 years. What started out as just computer generated cards has now turned into a growing love for different styles, art and techniques. I am retired and love having the time to just "play" in my office trying new things. I have taken several classes and it always amazes me the new things that I learn all the time.

John and I met in collage and we have been married 38 years. Our first love is our family and the joy we get spending time with them. We started our lives with raising Scott, my brother, and finally being blessed with our daughter Traci. Their son, Hayden (4) is the light of our lives now. What a thrill to see our daughters son and live life through him as he learns, tests and grows.

I would love to be able to "support my habit" and be able to sell some of my cards so I can continue to enjoy my hobby.

I love doing Digital Photo Shows and think it is a great way to share your family photos, vacations and special events with family and friends.

Enjoy my web page. Your comments are always welcome!

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John and I have been blessed with our daughter Traci, and raised my brother, Scott. Traci and hubby, Tim, have a son, Hayden (4) who is the light of our lives. They live near us and I can't imagine daily life without them. Scott and his wife Autumn live in California and are both hard working and adventurous, enjoying all the thrills that life has to offer. We wish they lived closer but keep them close in our hearts. John works for our local police department as an evidence technician and court liason officer. He loves his job and will continue to work as long as he is able. I love being retired, watching Hayden when Traci has to work, and having the time to work on my hobbies. I love working on my computer, have a large base of email friends and am active in my high school class from Wiesbaden, Germany. We have an alumni base of about 200 and try to have a reunion every 3-5 years to keep in touch. That was a very special time for us, bound together by the unique place and time. Now scattered all across the United States, we are only separated by miles, as we will always have a special connection, few will ever understand. I love making hand made cards and just recently found Stampscapes rubber stamps which are all scenic stamps that are only limited by your imagination. I joined a chat group for Stampscapes and have learned so much from them! Enjoy my web pages and share in a look at my life.
Favorite Quote:
Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional
Rules I live by:
Treat others as you want them to treat you
Interests & Hobbies:
Family, PC, Making Cards, Stampscapes Group
TV Shows:
Wheel of Fortune, Paula's Home Cooking
Craft shows I am not a big TV watcher.
Favorite Music & Bands:
60's music, easy listening
Favorite People You Know:
For different reasons, different places, all separate memories, each person that has been apart of my life has a special place that I will hold dearly all of my life.
Favorite Celebrities:
I am not really "into" celebrities much. If I had to pick a favorite I would say Priscilla Presley because we attended the same high school in Germany and were in the same home room.
Favorite Reads:
Nicholas Sparks, Nora Roberts, LaVelle Spencer

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  sandywhalen's Friends ( 11 friends) 
shulsart
sandyk
debbiebrownmiller
i.r.stamper
bobbkat
stampcrafter
fun4roberta
artistatwork
wiesbaden1963
sonjasillay
patscapes
 
   
 

 sandywhalen's Friends Comments (5 Comments)
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You are so funny. Sonja already noticed and sent me a blurb. It was only minorly painful.

Posted by: shulsart 2007-06-10
   
So glad to have you on my list Sandy. I have enjoyed your site this morning and will be back soon again. I love to see all different things we do outside SS as well.
The groups are great and yes lol you three Sandies are a handfull but I manage rather well to know who is who now ........
Enjoy your day /Sonja xx
Posted by: sonjasillay 2007-04-06
   
Sandy, thank you for the nice comments about my first Stampscapes card--believe me, I just got lucky! I still like it though and am keeping it just for old-times sake!
You have some wonderful work in your albums. We are all so different in our art, and that is so much fun to see.
Roberta
Posted by: fun4roberta 2006-11-12
   
Hi Sandy,
I was just admiring your cards. I really like the "Get Well Larry" card. I like your use of the punches, the symetry and color. Its a beautiful card.
Posted by: bobbkat 2006-10-08
   
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