Monday, July 19, 2010

Merry Christ-mouse!


The challenge at Fantabulous Cricut this week is Christmas in July! My daughter suggested a mouse because they make her think of Christmas...and I've never tried the one on Create a Critter. He's cut normally at 3". He needed clothes so I decided to use the snowman accessories from Snow Friends. Worked pretty well....cut the hat and brim at 1 1/2" Real Dial Size and the vest at 1/2"" I'm not sure what the scarf is because it was just an extra cut that worked perfectly. I decorated him with pink chalk and white gel pen.....some green dimensional paint, and some glitter glaze...topped off with a pearl button. I was going to make a card, but while hunting through "the closet" I found a round piece of chipboard that was just the right size for Mr. Mouse. So I decided an ornament would be cute. Covered the chipboard with DCWV paper...added a red ribbon....and trimmed around the edges with green scalloped ribbon that was just the perfect size. I think this might be my Christmas card for this year......they are flat enough to mail....they won't get thrown away....and think of all the fun creating the Christmas critters!!
"Critters" is the theme at My Sheri Crafts this week so I'm entering this little guy there! And he also works for Polkadoodles Christmas in July theme.

19 comments:

Melinda Beltran said...

What a super sweet card Sherri! I love your little mouse! He is perfect and perfectly ready for the holiday! Great job!

Rhonda Emery said...

cute as always. wonderful card

scrappinlil said...

Very cute card..I love the mouse and the papers you used. TFS

Kate said...

This is so sweet! I love all those details you've added - and especially those rosy cheeks on that adorable mouse!!

My Sheri CRAFTS said...

Love the xmas mouse! I like the way you accented with the white pen on his cheeks and the little pearl too! Thanks for posting on myshericrafts!

BrendaB said...

Sherri, that "Chris-mouse" ornament is adorable! Great idea on using the Snow Friends cartridge for the clothes - they look great on your cute little mouse!

Penny Light/Light Whimsy said...

What an adorable little ornament, Sherri. That Christmas mouse made me smile!

Sharon said...

This little mouse is all ready for Christmas!! Soo very very cute!!! :)

Audrey Frelx said...

Oh, Sherri, this card is just super cute and adorable! I would love to receive this for Christmas!

Angi Barrs said...

What an adorable little mouse! So perfect for Christmas cheer :)

Scrapping Cat said...

Great card...love the mouse...and the background paper is adorable!!!

Angji said...

Cuuuute! I might have to make some of these for my tree this year too.

Unknown said...

That is one of the cutest critters I've ever seen!

Michelle said...

cute ! I like all the detail you gave him!

BondGirl said...

Aww cute mouse and i love that you dressed him. Thanks for joining in with us over at Polkadoodles this week

Tracy said...

Cute creation, thanks for joining Polkadoodles challenge, good luck.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Anna Waarvik said...

Cute, cute, cute! Love it!

Nettie said...

What a cute mouse. Thanks for joining in at Polkadoodles this week.x

Tip Top said...

Cute card! Thanks for entering the Polkadoodle Challenge - hope you can join us again next week!