Believe....in the magic of Christmas

It's time for the November Creative Challenge from My Favorite Things.   This month's challenge was to do a vintage styled card or project.  I don't do vintage, if you know my clean style, but I love the vintage look so   I was all over this challenge!  But before I get to my card, here's a little from MFT:

In 2011, MFT is working harder than ever to inspire you, and we have come up with something we think you'll really enjoy. Our Design Team Creative Challenge is a new monthly feature, where we challenge our design team to explore their creative side using a specific theme, product or technique. This month, we're exploring the lush vintage style.   Please visit the MFT Blog to see exactly what we've been up to, you'll find a full list of designers that have taken up the challenge!

Believe in the magic of Christmas:

I started with the new gorgeous set, Inspired by Christmas.  The Santa was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto a piece of patterned paper from the MME Lost and Found Christmas pad.  He was colored with Copics and was cut out with Circle Nestabilities.  He was layered on a Decorative Doily Duo (the larger of the two) cut from Scarlet Jewel cardstock.  I heavily distressed the patterned paper, curling the edges of one corner.  Each layer was machine stitched.  The Faux Crochet Border die was used on the horizontal strip of striped paper.  A vintage button tied with some linen thread and a sentiment flag finish the front.

Here is a picture of the finished inside.....

Well, that's all from me today!  I hope you're all having a great week!  Don't forget to let your loved ones know how special they are....