CAS376 - Dry

Keeping It Clean & Simple

Hello Friends!

I’m playing along with card challenges this week; this one from CASology with the theme “DRY”.  As the name implies, “CAS” stands for Clean And Simple.  This is hard for me, as I prefer using lots of layers, texture, and of course, bling!  But, always up for a challenge, I decided to play along!  (#CAS376)

Last night Dean and I took an evening hike up to our future cabin site (AKA Janet’s future stamp-camp site!).  The crisp evening air, the changing color of the leaves, and the sunset were spectacular!

This is where Dean proposed to me 8 years ago, and whether it’s because of this, or just simply the beautiful scenery, or both, this spot elicits a magical feeling inside me.  I can’t be in that spot and not wrap my arms around him and say….YES, YES, YES, a thousand times YES!  I am so very blessed to love, and be loved by, him.  We stayed up there and watched the sun set before we made our way back down the mountain in the dark.

And, oh my, after the sun set it got very cold!  When we reached home, I made my way down to the barn and put blankets on my boys (horses), which they seemed to greatly appreciate judging by the snuggles I got!  Yes, Fall is certainly here!  And, our walk is where my inspiration for this challenge came from;  lots of “dry” autumn leaves on the ground!

CAS376 - Dry

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Dressed To Impress – Bold As My Lipstick

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Today’s card inspiration came to me when I was getting dressed for a graduation party yesterday.  I generally don’t wear much in terms of lipstick, a little gloss and I’m good to go.  However, the shirt I was wearing was brightly colored and as I was putting my make-up on, I thought perhaps some lipstick would be in order.  Well, let’s just say it was a little brighter than I’d remembered!  I did the good ol’ toilet paper blot, but nope, it was there to stay.  It was then that the sentiment from “Dressed To Impress” came to mind.  “Be As Bold As Your Lipstick”  With that thought in mind, I boldly went forth!!!

When we got home from the party, that stamp set came out and today’s card was born!  I chose to keep it clean and simple, letting the color and sentiments make the statement! Continue reading “Dressed To Impress – Bold As My Lipstick”