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Saturday, September 1, 2012

The Outhouse

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When I heard Laurie had an outhouse image in her September release, I knew I wanted to do a release card using the image. I grew up in a house with no running water, heated with wood and coal  and   almost everyone we knew had an  'outhouse' . So many stories of  outhouse happenings took place through  the years, mostly all hilarious. Here is one;   one of my brothers  tied his horse to the outhouse  and while he was using it the horse spooked and ran away dragging it with him and  my brother still inside  yelling like crazy. We still have a great laugh about this when we get into one of 'I remember when' gatherings! Outhouses usually got tipped over every Halloween and  ours did too, until we  grew older and  became part of the town  kids that were out after treating, then for some reason nobody touched ours or our friends.. The next day our Mother often sent the boys  to   help the neighbours push theirs  back up. I guess she figured the guilty parties where the ones with outhouses still standing..
This card is a birthday card for the brother who tied the horse to the outhouse!

Note:  Big Labour Day Special  at Doodle Pantry from Aug.31st thru Sept. 9th: 35% off total product purchase (not including gift certificates)


New release, New Challenge 

RELEASE DATE - Sept 1st ,2012  It is September release  time at Doodle Pantry   and Laurie has some wonderful new  digital stamp sets for sale  plus  precoloured versions of some  older stamp sets! Please go to the 'Latest Release' section to view them all!
CHALLENGE  DATE: Sept 1st  1200 Noon EST-Sept 24th 9:00 PM .      The featured  image will be available from Sept 1st to 24th only and can then be purchased online at the Doodle Pantry Shop. DPDC27 featured image is the Mr. Monkey stamp set and will be emailed to all who participate in the challenge!. 

See Here for :Challenge  DPDC#27


Card details:
Stamp: Doodle Pantry Digital ''Nature Calls'" stamp set 
Sentiment: from same stamp set as image
 Colour medium: Prismacolor Markers  
Design paper:   navy wrinkled paper from stash 
Cardstock Stampin' Up 'Night of Navy & whisper white; navy wallpaper
Die Cuts: Spellbinders deckled rectangles; Spellbinders Shapeabilities - Fancy Tags; Whimsy Stamps  Shapeology dies set 'Vines'
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33 comments:

  1. Always with a SentimentSeptember 1, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    Hello Glenda, what a fab card, great image and a wonderful story told too. Hilarious my friend. Happy Days.
    Lots of love, Sandra xxx

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  2. Pat (mspfd)September 1, 2012 at 6:35 AM

    Hysterical story, Glenda! Only you could make a card with an outhouse into a gorgeous work of art -- Beautiful colors, coloring and texture.

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  3. UnknownSeptember 1, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    This is gorgeous Glenda what a fab and fun card well done , thank you so much for your super comments on my blog . Have a super weekend
    Big Hugs Elaine

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  4. NanaConnieSeptember 1, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Love your story, Glenda, and you did such a fantastic job coloring the outhouse! Love the die cuts.

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  5. LageneSeptember 1, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    Glenda, cute card & hilarious story! Glad to see you on Doodle Pantry!

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  6. Dawn FrostSeptember 1, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    Love the outhouse story Glenda. I know my Uncle was one of the boys who tipped outhouses over on Halloween. I know because he told us Grandma caught them once and chased them home with a wooden spoon, lol! Fantastic colouring and the background paper is gorgeous! Is it wallpaper?

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    1. Glenda AtkinsSeptember 1, 2012 at 2:29 PM

      The dark blue paper right behind the image and sentiment is wall paper!

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  7. Linda AndersonSeptember 1, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    Oh Glenda, you have me giggling up a storm with your stories!!!! How perfect of a card for your brother!! Love your coloring, the fabulous navy blues, and those wonderful vines.

    Linda

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  8. Elizabeth HartSeptember 1, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    I( knew you would do something cute with this outhouse - love it!

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  9. DoreenSeptember 1, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    This is fabulous Glenda...gorgeous image.xxx

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  10. JoSeptember 1, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Fabby card, Glenda. Love your story, this card is just perfect for your Brother!
    Big hugs, Jo x

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  11. Kristie MaynardSeptember 1, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    Great card. Love the sentiment with the image, very cute! Thanks for joining the QKR Stampede challenge.

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  12. Glittered PawsSeptember 1, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    How creative - and what a funny story to go with!!!

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  13. julie_woolstonSeptember 1, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    Fabulous card Glenda love the papers and image,lovely layout and design.

    What a lovely story.

    Hugs Julie x

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  14. LeeSeptember 1, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    Hee hee this made me laugh,as I could see it in my mind.We had them here in UK too lol.Love the card and no doubt your brother will laugh too.Hugs xxx

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  15. DebbieSeptember 1, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    I love this!! A beautiful outhouse card seems like an oxymoron but it is! My grandparents still used one when I was little. And now my bathroom is decorated with them! :)

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  16. CandaceSeptember 1, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    LOL!!! This is too cute! Thanks for playing along with us at Stampin' Sisters in Christ! :)

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  17. Sue from OregonSeptember 1, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    Thanks for popping in today. I got a big chuckle out of your outhouse card and the stories that you told! Aren't we glad for indoor plumbing?!!!

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  18. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)September 2, 2012 at 1:20 AM

    Hi Glenda what a hoot I could imagine the look on your brother's face!! Your card is just so fab I love it! My last house was an old big Victorian house and that had an outside loo (as well as inside I hasten to add) but it was always great for the kids when they were playing out! Have a great day Susan x

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  19. UnknownSeptember 2, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Glenda I adore your card, and your outhouse tales are just too funny! Your coloring is beautiful and I love the addition of the vines!
    hugs,
    Ellen

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  20. NanaConnieSeptember 2, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    I've seen this one before but forgot to say "We so appreciate that you chose to play along in our "Anything Goes" challenge at our Perfect Sentiment Challenge this week. Good luck in the draw." lol Hugs my friend.
    NanaConnie DT

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  21. Kirsty VittetoeSeptember 2, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    You have some funny stories there, and this is just one PERFECT card for your brother!!!!

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  22. Sassy RaggedySeptember 3, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    Giggling....lol So funny...I love it. joann sassy raggedy

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  23. MandySeptember 3, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Fabulous card Glenda, I love the textures on your card and I had a giggle at your story :)
    Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp
    hugs Mandy xx

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  24. GaleSeptember 3, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Funny story Glenda. Love the card and your colors and die cuts are just perfect. Thanks for joining our Anything Goes Challenge at PCJ and good luck. Hugs, Gale

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  25. Patti P.September 4, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Adorable...I remember those days with no inside water...glad they are gone,lol.
    Love the greenery wrapping around your dies and what a gorgeous color palette.
    Your brother will get a kick out of this.
    hugs...

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  26. SarahSeptember 5, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    Hilarious card! Love this so much-- too funny! That's probaly the last place I'd want to go to the bathroom-- but this one is super pretty :) Thanks for creating with us QKR Stampede!

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  27. J. ChristoffersenSeptember 6, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    What a hilarious story and a perfect card for your brother. It is sure to bring a smile:) Thanks for playing along with the Simply Create Too So Old/Vintage Challenge this week!
    Jennifer-Simply Create Too DT

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  28. UnknownSeptember 6, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Cute card! LOL! What an awesome story!
    Thank you for joining the QKR Stampede Challenge. Good luck on the draw!
    Ruza ~ QKR DT

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  29. Vee CassidySeptember 8, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    Ha Ha Ha! what a brilliant story. And he can never be allowed to forget it! Your card is great; I love all the texture and does it sound funny to say that you have made the image look so nice? Vee xx

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  30. KimSeptember 9, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    Hahahahaha....I think I need this one !

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  31. DonnaSeptember 13, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    My favorite set from the release! Love the little vines growing up around the outhouse. It's perfect!

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  32. LoriannaSeptember 19, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    This is stunning!!
    Love your colors, that blue is perfect
    Hugs
    Lorianna

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