October 26, 2009

October Spotlight - Delia

Name: Delia L.

Favorite Dessert: Cheesecake

You have lived where:
I have lived in Chicago, IL, McAllen, Alvin, Baytown, Houston and Spring, TX

Where were you born:
I was born in Chicago, IL

How many brothers and sisters?
I have 4 brothers and 4 sisters, I am the baby!!

How many children (step-children)?
Tell us a little about them. I have three wonderful step-daughters, Jennifer, Karen and Melissa. All three are happily married. Jennifer is a part-time hair dresser and works full-time for a gutter company. Karen lives in Fort Worth and works for a helicopter company. Melissa has two daughters, Maris and Myiah and is a Scentsy, Arbonne and Avon Consultant. I also have a very spoiled dachshund - Vegas who you all have met. She is my/our Baby!!

Who introduced you to stamping and how did they introduce it to you?
My sister Olga introduced me to stamping. She took me to a stamp convention (1995 or 1996) and I bought a bunny stamp some embossing powder and ink. By the way, that was the stamp that I used as my SASSSC Easter card earlier this year.

How long have you been stamping? I have been a serious stamper since 2004, I think!

Why do you like stamping?
I have always loved to draw and paint. I also love creating things that I can give away. It is an enjoyable past time.

What is your favorite color or color combination to use?
Red and black or hot pink and black

What's your Favorite occasion to stamp for?
Halloween

Where do you get ideas?
From magazines, books, blogs, stampin up (Laura) and SASSSC.

Do you have a favorite technique, style and/or tool?
I like to embossing, because it gives it a professional look.

How did you hear about SASSSC (or think about coming up with SASSSC)?
Laura and I attended a midnight stampers weekend retreat three years ago and we had so much fun. All the way back from the retreat we talked about starting up a club like the midnight stampers in the Houston area and or having a stamping weekend retreat. We even started naming our club.

What do you like to do when you aren't stamping?
I like to shop, watch movies and cook (when I have time to).

Tell us an interesting fact about you, that we may not know...
In high school, I was in Art class and I had painted some pictures. My paintings were entered into the Brazoria County Fair and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. I have a picture with being awarded a ribbon for first place from Tom Delay and I had the Best in Show in Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Delia and Tom Delay
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My husband and I love to go to Las Vegas. For my 21st birthday I went with my sisters and niece. I was able to take a picture with Redd Foxx at the casino, he was just walking by. Other Vegas adventures - David Cassidy kissed my hand, Wayne Newton kissed me, and last year my sisters and I met Donny and Marie Osmond.

Delia Posing with Donny and Marie
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Getting an autograph
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