This card comes with a story. All my life I wanted a trampoline, but my parents wouldnÂ’t get me one. So, after I got married I decided to buy myself one, which I did. Then I had kids and moved to California.
Was so happy DH let me take it with us. We put it up in the backyard in front of the big windows that look into the living room. The kids loved looking at themselves in the window while jumping. The dog would relax underneath in the shade. Then the kids got older and moved. I didnÂ’t use it as much. I could still jump but it was too hard getting on and off.
So a few years back DH made me take it down. The mat was getting old as was I. He didnÂ’t want me to get hurt. I replaced it with a mini tramp, but itÂ’s just not the same. So it has just been leaning against the fence behind the bushes with the trumpet vine winding itself around the bars.
Well today, DD came and got it. She is getting a new mat and setting it up in her back yard. I canÂ’t wait! Now I get to jump on the big trampoline again! No flips, just up and down. Hehe Hopefully her crazy dogs donÂ’t get on it and jump over the fence!
So that is where this scene came from. This is what I or someone would look like if they were jumping and someone took their picture. Like maybe my DH, because he never gets the right shot. Hehe And it has a house in it which is the challenge today. No place like homeÂ…Â…in the backyard....on your trampolineÂ….. HeheÂ…Â….TFL :0)
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Registered: June 23, 2008 Location: da U.P. - Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula Posts: 14987
Thu, Jun 03, 2010 @ 4:41 PM
Oh, I just knew this had to be a Mutnik creation! You've given us several peeks into your backyard lately, and told us a few stories too. I always enjoy the background on where your inspiration comes from. A really fun card!
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Registered: May 31, 2009 Location: East Tennessee enjoying the mountain views Posts: 32997
Thu, Jun 03, 2010 @ 5:12 PM
how fun for you to be able to get back on the trampoline again.. I'm sure there are many dismantled tramps around that will never be used again, its great to see this one getting a makeover for the next generation to enjoy. Cute card, I always enjoy seeing what you come up with, love your drawing and your story, TFS
Registered: November 28, 2004 Location: the Florida wilderness Posts: 20588
Thu, Jun 03, 2010 @ 5:39 PM
Super fun story to go with your completely awesome card!!! I remember when we used to have trampolines in PE at school! Now it's too much of a liability. I used to look forward to the time of the year when the trampoline and other equipment like the vault and balance beam would come out! Not that I was any good, but it sure was FUN!!!
Registered: October 15, 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 38718
Thu, Jun 03, 2010 @ 6:34 PM
Ha, ha! This is fabulous, Cathy! Love the scene and your story! I'm glad you will get to jump up and down on the big trampoline again! Awesome artwork, as always!
Registered: November 12, 2009 Location: Living in Western North Carolina in the mountains of beauty. Posts: 2551
Thu, Jun 03, 2010 @ 6:58 PM
Oh Cathy, I can see it now... you on the trampoline... and your sister standing with her purse, waiting to get on too.. I get some of the funniest things from your cards.. love them all... always look forward to seeing them.,.. thanks for the idea... my trampoline is going to be moved tomorrow to the side of the deck with the doors... LOL.. what a sight for sore eyes... love it.. your card is really great... and your stories even better... love them both..
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