Thinking of coworker who 's birthday is only a few days from mine and wanted to make her a card. She's a knitter so I thought this was perfect. While on a recent Tennessee vacation I got to visit a Tuesday morning store where there is great deals on scrapbooking items. I had to watch my weight limit on my suitcase but managed to get a few items home. I bought this stamp and believe these mice were actually created in Vermont. I'll try and take a better picture next time as this is so much cuter in person. I made the knitting to look like variegated blue yarn. I added some tickles to sparkle on the pom pom and a sparse amount here and there on the yarn. I used a new stitched scallop rectangle die that was a Christmas gift to me - it's going to be a favorite of mine. Sunday, January 12, 2020
January - wintery crafty birthday
Thinking of coworker who 's birthday is only a few days from mine and wanted to make her a card. She's a knitter so I thought this was perfect. While on a recent Tennessee vacation I got to visit a Tuesday morning store where there is great deals on scrapbooking items. I had to watch my weight limit on my suitcase but managed to get a few items home. I bought this stamp and believe these mice were actually created in Vermont. I'll try and take a better picture next time as this is so much cuter in person. I made the knitting to look like variegated blue yarn. I added some tickles to sparkle on the pom pom and a sparse amount here and there on the yarn. I used a new stitched scallop rectangle die that was a Christmas gift to me - it's going to be a favorite of mine. 
Snowmen felt ornaments for 2019.. Rainy day project for in front of the tv.
Thought I would share my assembly process. Loved being able to sit in front of the tv and find a craft that can occupy me as I watch a program. I learned that I have family visiting for the first time in years this Christmas so I am getting a head start. Its a rainy day so perfect project. 
Getting my noses and eyes ready and figured out to scale. These noses are blanket stitched. I considered not stitching them but really like the finished look. Holding them is a challenge along with glueing these tiny eyes. Blush is added with a q tip. I went out in the rain to cut some branches for arms. A scrap of plaid fabric for scarves. Trying to make them a little different - one has a twig wreath and another a greenery type wreath. One has a sprig of greenery tucked in the scarf. Maybe a bottlebrush tree is next or a jingle bell. Buttons are also cute. A mini snowflake may also be an adornment. Rusty tin miniature embellishments a hat ... I keep coming up with new ideas.
I found a short cut to cut mittens and hats. Handy Sewing Stand... !
My first try at this.. I decided to quilt my fabric background.
Adding pockets to the front and back.
Pocket for the back to hold my rotary trimmer and whatever else.
Frame stand from the dollar store.
Added some buttons - beehive and a sunflower for the finishing touch.
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