I have always loved the Freshly Made Sketches challenge. I remember filling in for the talented Rita Wright during her leave of absence a few years back. Although I am a vintage and distressed gal at heart, I LOVE a clean card and admire those who are masters at creating them, like the designers at FMS. I was thrilled to have a few spare minutes this evening to create a card specifically for Jennifer Brum’s classic sketch. I hope you enjoy this Merry Mice card.
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This finished card measures 5-1/2″ wide by 4-1/4″ tall.
Our sweet, caroling mouse is sporting a Mint Macaron shirt and hat, Soft Suede pants, and a Cherry Cobbler scarf. To simulate water coloring, I used Blender Pens and inks. Isn’t he just adorable? I wish you could see the Clear Wink of Stella on the snowflakes, whiskers and tail. It’s so subtle, but adds just the perfect amount of shimmer.
A strip of Presents & Pinecones Designer Series Paper adds a splash of festive color, while Emerald Envy Taffeta Ribbon adds a touch of texture. Even more texture is imparted with the Softly Falling Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.
I don’t usually create what I would call “cutesy” cards, but this one is an exception. Who can resist this little guy? I can’t wait to use the rest of the images in this set.  This may be the year when everyone on my Christmas card list receives a different design. How fun would that be!
As always, if you ever have a questions about the cards I create, or the techniques I use, I am only an email away. Until next time…
I love your Christmas Mouse card, so adorable! I think this is one of the sweetest cards I have ever seen! I love the snow falling and the crisp clear design!
Hi Ann! So glad to see you over here at FMS! I really miss seeing cards like this… I really need to ‘get out’ more often! As always, your design and your details are impeccable. Wishing you a beautiful holiday season! Thanks for sharing with us at Freshly Made Sketches this week!
Beautifully colored! I love how vintage the image looks on the clean, snowy background! Thank you for playing along with us at Freshly Made Sketches.
What a sweet card! I love that little mouse! Your colouring is amazing! The textured background fits perfectly! Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!
It is so lovely to see you!! This fellow is perfectly charming! What pretty coloring!! Glad you joined us this week at FMS!
He is adorable! Awesome job with the coloring as always, Ann! I’ve had a lot of fun using this set for my Christmas cards this year; it’s definitely a “keeper” for me. 🙂
EEEK! This little mouser is just too adorable! Great job with the outline shadowing to make this little mouse stand out!
Super cute!
Ann, love how you did this cute card. Using this set for my classes. Love all the colors you used. TFS.
Ann this is so cute… and I love your “cutesy” card… I also love mice themes. Too cute. I hope in incorporate mint macaroon in my Christmas cards this year. Hugs
Absolutely adorable. I love how you highlighted your little guy with ink. So artistic!