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Friday, March 1, 2013

Washin' Board


I can actually recall my Mother using the wash board and when she got her first big white modern wringer wash. She was so happy about how much easier it was to do the wash, although we still had to haul the water in and heat it up on the stove, no changing the water , just adding more hot water into it as the wash went along .White went first of course . It took most of the day to do it and in the winter Mom's hands would be  bright red from the cold. Gloves didn't work so well with the clothespins I guess!I think this image would be great for an elderly Mother/Aunt who might have some memories of them , but for my purposes it will be   a  'get well' card for someone who isn't feeling up to par!


New release 

RELEASE DATE - March  1st ,2013  It is March release  time at Doodle Pantry   and Laurie has some wonderful new  digital stamp sets for sale  plus  pre coloured versions of some  older stamp sets! Please go to the 'Latest Release' section to view them all!   The stamp Set 'free with purchase" for March 1st thru March 24th is  'Puppy Presents'. see Specials!  


New  Challenge DPDC#32
CHALLENGE  DATE: March 1st  1200 Noon EST- March 24th 9:00 PM .   The featured  image will be available from March 1st to 24th only and can then be purchased online at the Doodle Pantry Shop. DPDC32 featured image is the  Easter Egg Ants stamp set  and will be emailed  free to all who participate in the challenge! 


Card details:
Stamp: Doodle Pantry Digital 'Washin' Board' stamp set  
Sentiment: from same stamp set as image
 Colour medium: Prismacolor Markers  
Cardstock:   Stampin' Up's  early exsprsso, whisper white , Creamy Carmel
Designer paper: Recollections Love Letters Paper Pad
Die Cuts: Spellbinders   'Label Sixteen, Circles, Deckled rectangels and for the corner emellishments (don't have name of the set';  Memory Box 'Fabulous Phlox' 

32 comments:

  1. Such a gorgeous card Glenda,love the image and great colours.xxx

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  2. I love this image and already have plans to use it. Love the story that went along with your picture too. This will cheer someone up that is not feeling well. Great job.

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  3. Wow! What a story. It really makes us appreciate the modern conveniences we have today. Today is laundry day for me, and I usually complain about it, but I won't today.

    Fabulous and fun vintage card!

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  4. Oh Glenda, I remember the wringer washer we had, too, and hanging the clothes outside or in (if the was rainy or snowy)! If it was really cold out, the clothes would turn stiff as a board... Loved your story! Fortunately, we didn't have to haul in the water -- thank goodness for electricity!

    You made such a gorgeous, vintage card for this spectacular vintage set! I love everything about it. Wonderful embellishments, papers and, of course, your awesome coloring!!

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  5. Incredible card, Glenda! Love the design and the muted colors. I, too, remember wringer washers but have only seen washboards in the antique stores. We used to visit my grandfather's cabin in the mountains every summer and we used the wringer washer that was there. I know my mother was always happy to get home at the end of summer to her "modern" washer. We didn't have a dryer, so hanging out clothes is a chore I remember well, too. :-D

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  6. That is a great "feel better" card Glenda. I remember seeing a washboard but I think it sat in the corner at my Grandma's place. By the time I was old enough to have a memory Grandpa had bought her one of the wringer tubs. Ah, memories! NancyD

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  7. Glenda, what a wonderful card and memories of your mother and childhood. I don;t quite remember doing wash this way but I do remember the wringer washing machines. I just love the earthy tones of your card. And your embellishments are perfect. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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  8. This is WONDERFUL! I liked it as well and I've done one with this image to post in a few more days. I love your interpretation!

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  9. Your card is fabulous and great papers too. And wow! What a story. I think I would have worn the same clothes until they fell off!

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  10. Fantastic card Glenda, love the image and beautiful detail.
    Hugs Julie x

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  11. Oh happy memories your card brings back Glenda! What a lovely vintage feel it has! My father to the day he died had creases on his fingernails from getting his fingers trapped in the wringer when he was a child. And do you remember dolly blue? The little muslin bag of blue dye added to the whites to keep them white? Happy days but thank goodness for my automatic washer and tumble dryer lol! Hugs Susan x

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  12. Fabulous.....a real trip down memory lane....thank goodness for automatic washers!
    Hugs Jo x

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  13. Great card!

    Thanks for joining us at One Stitch at a Time this week, and good luck!

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  14. Excellent card..I love the story you wrote about your memories too. I would have hated to do laundry like that, but I do love this image!

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  15. Great card! What a fabulous image! The sentiment is perfect! Thanks for joining us for the Simon Says Stamp Challenge!

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  16. Love the layering you used on this card and the vintage look is perfect!!

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  17. Love this vintage image and how you colored it and decorated around it.
    I remember my mother using one too for stubborn stains!!

    Hugs
    Sue

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  18. My Grandma had a wringer washer and I remember my Mum borrowed it once when our washing machine broke. Bob, oh boy, was it ever a lot of work!

    Your card is great and the sentiment as always is so perfect with this card!

    Love the colours and that pretty flowerand leaves cluster.

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  19. Gorgeous. Loving how the image echoes the sentiment. Great earthy tones.
    Hugs Desíre {Doing Life}

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  20. Fantastic! I love the image,sentiment and papers. Thank you for joining us at OSAAT. Good luck. Hugs, Jill x

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  21. Fab card Glenda. Thanks for joining us at Whoopsi Daisy this week. Carol DT x

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  22. Your card is darling and I love the sentiment, so cute! Thank you for joining us at Divas by Design.
    Hugs Kelly

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  23. A fabulous card, the vintage style with your colours, details and the great image is fantastic.

    Thanks so much for joining with Simon Says Stamp challenge,
    hugs
    Heather xx

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  24. Oh Glenda how gorgeous! I can vaguely remember my mom using a washboard. Lots of memories in the release this month. Your colors are so elegant in this card and I love all of the details you included!

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  25. I love this Glenda!! You have inspired me to use this digi!! Thanks!!!

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  26. Fabulous card, such a stunning design and choice of colours. Love the image and my mum had a wringer when I was very young. Vee xx

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  27. I LOVE how you coloured this set Glenda and I love the vintage feel to this card. The corner accents and flower are the perfect embellishments!

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  28. Great card, brought memories back from my Great Aunt as she used to use one of these *smile* they used to get their washing so beautifully clean too. Thank You for sharing with us at Lady Anne's Challenges. I hope we see you again soon.
    Love ~ Lady Anne xx
    Lady Anne's Challenges

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  29. Beautiful creation. Thanks for joining us at Divas by Design this week.
    Good luck
    hugs Anke

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  30. Beautiful card, Glenda!! I love the embellishments!
    I don't remember the washboard, but I remember someone's (not sure who) wringer washer!

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  31. This card also brings back memories to me. My mother also had a
    wringer and a glass wash board. Love the colouring of your card
    and the way you have put the card together. Thank you for
    joining us at Lady Anne's Challenges - Vickie's Challenges.

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