October CardMaps - Nostalgia

Hello, Friends! Today I am sharing another of the October CardMaps (from Becky Fleck at PageMaps)!

Here is the CardMap for today:

I love a square card! Square cards are like a mini canvas to me! This sweet sketch is loaded with possibilities! And yes, only I would share a Christmas card on Halloween! But I posted a "spooky" project last week, so don't fuss too much! {grin}

I have used this more adorable than words Christmas Collection from Authentique called Nostalgia. This sweet collection is pet friendly, but also has other vintage images. I chose to focus on this cute image of a puppy and kitten. Too cute for words!

The finished card is 6" square and has lots and lots of layers!

I used three styles of twine to make this loopy bow. I added some fun buttons and a silver bell. 

I decorated the inside of the card with more paper and a stamped sentiment. There is plenty of room to add a photo or a gift card, and a message.

I find that having a sketch to follow really helps me when I have crafter's block. What do you use to jump-start your creativity? 

Thanks for stopping by today. 

Twine: Really Reasonable Ribbon Cherry Divine Twine, red and white baker's twine (source unknown)
Printed paper: Authentique Nostalgia
Cardstock: WorldWin Black, Natural
Ink: Ranger Distress Festive Berries
Stamps: Verve Holiday Treats, Papertrey Ink Fillable Frames #9
Embellishments: my stash
Dies: My Favorite Things Sentiment Strips, Cherry Lynn Designs French Pastry Doily
Edge punch: EK Success

Adhesive: white glue, hot glue, ATG tape, Scor-tape, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Squares