The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Basic White card stock. This card opens on the right and the fold is on the left.
I stamped the mouse from the "Caroling Mice" set using black Memento ink on a 3-3/4" x 5" piece of Basic White card stock. I had to strategically place it on the piece so it was centered and about 7/8" up from the bottom. I needed the piece to be big enough for the Designer Series Paper (DSP) to go over it for stability for the ribbon.
Next I colored in the mouse using my Blends pens. I used both light and dark Granny Apple Green, Poppy Parade and Gray Granite. I used the dark Petal Pink for the ears, nose and mouth.
I cut a piece of DSP from the "Santa Express" 12" x 12" package. Then I die cut the circle using the second largest stitched die from the "Stylish Shapes" die set. I also die cut the ring using the largest and second largest dies at the same time. I glued the ring on top of the DSP. Then I taped the stamped piece to the DSP.
The musical notes were stamped next. I made sure I didn't stamp over the ring. I stamped them using black Memento ink and then I colored in the notes with my Basic Black marker. I didn't want to use my Blends pen in case it bled through.
A ribbon was tied around the top. I like to cut a 6" piece of ribbon and tape the ends to the back of the piece and then slide a new piece of ribbon under the taped ribbon and tie a knot. Once that was done I glued the piece in place. I like to use glue here because of the scotch tape on the back. I want to make sure the piece stays in place (practically forever!!!). And that was it, the card was done.
I do like how the card turned out and the fa-la-la-la-la DSP is nice and bright and just perfect for this layout!
Thank you SO very much for taking your time to stop by and see today's Christmas card,
Wanda
2 comments:
Very cute card. And its the only way I would let a mouse sing at my door.
Looking for the CUTE button.
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