Saturday, October 10, 2026

Freshly Made Sketches #757

Hello friends.  I've been having fun with a new set of mice stamps (Unity's Mice & Cozy) and even made a card for the current Freshly Made Sketches challenge that Jen M. is hosting.


I did change up my rectangle for an arch on the sketch, but otherwise I stayed pretty true to what Jen was looking for.  Here's my take...


Don't ya just love paper mice?!!  This little guy just melts my heart...I "almost" want to pick him up and hug him, but I'm sure the tail would creep me out in the end!  But anyway, I Copic colored him and then die cut him with my set of arch dies and then stamped the sentiment (from the set) in the upper half.


My background was embossed with an older FSJ (Fun Stampers Journey) embossing folder which I thought was appropriate with the Fall feeling of the card. I added my stamped arch with foam tape for a bit of dimension and then finished with a few silver pearls (PFS). CAS and so fun to make.

There's lots of awesome cards from the talented DT to inspire you to play along, and you can check it all out right HERE.  This challenge is open till Monday, Oct. 12th @ 3:00PM.


Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!



12 comments:

Bonnie said...

This is adorable and a fantastic way to use this sketch, Marcia! I'm with you about real mice, but I can't help but think this little guy is hug worthy! Awesome coloring and an adorable card, my friend!

Birgit said...

This little mouse is adorable Marcia and your card, super cute!! Your coloring is perfection. I agree with you, I much prefer paper mice over real ones.

Bobby said...

I see someone enabled you to get those darling mice, Marcia. LOL You do such a great job coloring with Copics.

I Card Everyone said...

Tom asked if this was a mole or mouse? lol
Marcia, I spent the day with these guys yesterday and isn't it funny that I used a similar ef for my card front? We do think alike, my friend! Just absolutely love it!
=]

Leslie Miller said...

Awwww! Such a cute little guy! You know I love him! Beautifully colored, and the CAS design lets all his adorableness shine brightly!

Lisa Elton said...

What a cutie he is and your card is so sweet! A friend just gifted me this set. Can't wait till I'm able to play again!

TK said...

SO adorable! Love these guys (yes, in paper form) and you've created an adorable card for someone to enjoy. I love the arch and embossing, and I do believe he was made for this challenge! Awesome card, Marcia

Jen Mitchell said...

So cute! I love the textured background and the image is so sweet. Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches!

Jen Brum said...

This is so sweet! That little mouse is adorable! I would totally pick him up! Love your colouring and love that embossed background!!! Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!

Loll said...

Sweet card Marcia! Your mouse is adorable. Great colouring!! xx

donna mikasa said...

Such a sweet image and so beautifully colored, Marcia! Your card is so deserving of the FMS win. Congratulations, Your Majesty!

JoAnn said...

Great take on the sketch with this cute mouse image. Lovely coloring and lovely embossed background.