Waiting for a touch of Fall

Well, I keep waiting for that little touch of an autumn breeze to blow our way, but the only winds lately have been spawned by hurricanes. I couldn't wait any longer for the change in weather to post this Autumn Bloomin’ card. The colors are what I remember of the changing leaves in the North Georgia mountains or my Fall garden in Shawnee, KS. 

Here are some hints of how to make this card:

I cut in half, a traced circle of Kraft cardstock and used a paper piercer around the semi circle, distressing the edges with ink. I loved the look created by using my Stampin' Up scallop circle punch and tucking the really rust cardstock shapes behind the semi circle. It gave it a giant flower look. {This would be so cool for creating a large sunflower!} 

The stamp set is one of my personal faves from SU called Fresh Cuts. I also used Summer Sun CS, patterned papers from We Are Memory Keepers Peasant Collection, Inque Boutique's Whispers™ Chestnut ink for lighter distressing, Chocolate Chip ink, Naturals buttons and antique brass hardware from SU, along with Prima Essentials flowers. For adhesive, I used Glue Arts Glue Ring Adhesive and micro adhesive squares. The front panel is trimmed 1/4" shorter on width and the brad and photo turn fastens the card shut.