Brrrr...Fall is HERE!

My bestie Steph told me it was supposed to hit 80 degrees today...ummm, my car thermometer says 55!  It's freezing today and no sight of the sun!  It's windy and the changing leaves have begun to fall. Our new challenge at Addicted to Stamps and More is just perfect for this time of year. It's a photo inspiration challenge!

I also used the challenges at The Paper Players and Less is More. 

For my card I chose the middle column: Thank You, Embossing and Pearls

I stamped my background panel first, then used Early Espresso and Tangerine Tango Embossing Powder for the outlines of the leaves.  When I die cut my first panel, it left an impression line all the way around the circle. I usually turn the cardstock over and use the other side so you don't see it, but that side had some ink smudges on it. I decided instead to use that circle as a guide to do some paper piercing for some added interest. The sentiment is stamped on Vellum Cardstock and the pearls tack down one side, while carefully hidden dots of Tombow Multi Glue tack down the center of the banner.

Stamp Sets: Gently Falling, Gorgeous Grunge, Sassy Salutations
Cardstock: Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Vellum
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, Pear Pizzazz, VersaMark
Tools: Circle Collection Framelits, Paper Piercing Tool and Mat, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy
Accessories: Pearls, Early Espresso Embossing Powder, Tangerine Tango