The Card Concept - Autumn Beauty

Wow it's been a while since I played along at the Card Concept.  They're back from their Summer  hiatus and now I am too! LOL!  Have you played there yet?  They present you with an inspiration photo - isn't this time a beauty?  And.. you create in your style.  They show a take on the challenge from each of their DT members who specialize in a certain "style" from CAS (clean and simple) to Shabby Chic.  I thought I'd pull out all the stops for this one and go full on heavy embellies.  I'm thinking this one is Shabby Chic.. you tell me.. I'm also thinking I could be Classy & Elegant (I see some sparkle) or even Freestyle Collage since I have some unrelated elements in my design like the wood sequins stapled sentiment, and stick pin.   

I'm smitten with the photo this time and used lots of elements from the photo on my design.

I love Tim Holtz memo pins - when I'm not inserting a little sentiment in them I like to add a big gem to the center. 

I inked up the edges of the pumpkins with distress ink to add a little dimension.   The roses and pumpkins are straight from the photo.  All the dies on this card are from Top Dog Dies.

I seem to always be adding a bit of twine to my projects too - it just seems to anchor everything to me so that the images don't appear to be floating in space.

This photo shows you the dimension from adding the pumpkins with adhesive foam tape.  Yes.. this card will need to be hand delivered!  Thinking my Mom will get this one.

Feel like playing yet? There's lots of time since The Card Concept Challenge is twice a month! Maybe I will see you there?
 

Supplies:  Finished Size:  4.25 x 5.5"
Dies:  Top Dog Dies Pumpkins, Madison Doily, Cherish Doily, Borders #2, Pocket Page Banner
Twinery Cappuccino Twine
Stamp:  PTI Autumn Acorns
Pattern Paper:  Pink Paislee Cedar Lane
May Arts Ivory Button Twine, 1/2" Wrinkled Ivory
Paper Flowers Iamroses.com
Tim Holtz Pin/Mini Staple
Gem
Wood Look Sequins Serendipity Stamps