Saturday, April 16, 2016

One for you and one for me!

It is time for my Christmas Card Challenge #8.  Our talented hostess wants us to make a card using red berries.  Okay Valery this card is for you!!  Valery has a thing for red berries and I have a thing for little mice.  They go together right - especially when you throw in a little bird.   Ta Da ....

I do love Chickadees!

I have another little Wee Forest Folk from my collection to show you -- I have had her for well over twenty five years.
I know it is hard to tell from the picture but this little sculpture is an inch and a half high around 4 centimeters high.  And it is one and three quarters inch or about four and half centimeters wide.

I do hope everyone is well.  Sending out good wishes to Maureen  
who has been taking care of her Mother and now taking care of her daughter who had to have ankle surgery.

I hope you have enjoyed my post.   I think I like this card!!!
Thanks for visiting!!
Sandy

48 comments:

Words and Pictures said...

Oh, yes, those glossy red berries are gorgeous on your adorable card - and the tiny Forest Folk are so sweet. Hope you're enjoying a wonderful weekend, Sandy.
Alison x

Sue from Oregon said...

Adorable! ...and you little wee folk stole my heart. I have some similar in size that I bought from Avon years ago...I get them out every Christmas.

dutchess said...


so cute...I just love that house mouse image....beautiful xxxxx

Rahmat said...

Sandy,Such a sweet pairing of the bird and the mouse, I love to see all the collection of your mice!

Mrs A. said...

I think that is more one for you and keep three for me! Lol. What a fab image to use for my theme. I have a collection of mice too. All sitting on different cakes. hugs Mrs A.

Valerie-Jael said...

As you know, I share your love of little folk, and house mouse was and is one of my all time faves, so I just LOVE this wonderful card! Hugs, Valerie

Christine Harrop said...

I see what youmean now that I can see your card. We must be able to tune in to each other's vision because this is the second time we have made almost the same card. So funny! But I do love that gorgeous house mouse image (+ chickadee) and your papers. Hugs Christine xx

sam21ski said...

Lovely card and you've certainly hit the brief. Can't believe how small your mouse ornament is, good job you said!!
Hope all is well xx

Marilyn said...

I love the House Mouse stamps, I really do. I'm not big on the real things though... don't like them much but the stamps are super cute.
This is a great card Sandy. I like the embossing and how you've used an oval for the image - perfect shape for it.
Yep, it's a great image and a fab card.
Keep well my friend!

Rainey's Craft Room said...

Such a sweet and gorgeous image, love the embossed frame around them, a beautiful card.
Lorraine

Unknown said...

Perfect card! Like you say - fulfills are your needs - red berries and little mice .. so cute. Your 'collection' is wonderful. I have never seen them before. big hugs, Donna

Sarn said...

Your Christmas card is simply adorable Sandy. LOVE it. xxx

pam said...

Wonderful Christmas card Sandy, beautiful image and colouring, those red berries pop of your card. love the background.
Pam x

Redanne said...

Ahh, that image on your Christmas card is just darling Sandy! And your little mouse ornament is so, so wonderful, hard to believe there is so much detail in such a teeny tiny piece - no wonder you love them!

As far as mu craft room goes, things that I cannot put away (a lot at the moment) go into a pile, when that pile falls over, or I decide to tidy up, then I get rid of some older stuff and put the new stuff away - probably to be forgotten about..... sigh. Hope all is well with you! Hugs, Anne xxx

cuilliesocks said...

Hi Sandy, I love your sweet card, it's just perfect for the challenge, lovely image and design.
Your little ornament is adorable, I love it, it's wearing well too for having it so long, it must be cherished, Kate x

Anne Temple said...

Your card is adorable. Love the bird and the little mouse together. Your collection of tiny mice is as cute as can be too!

Pat said...

Beautiful card with a really cute image Sandy, your title describes the image so well. Another little cutie from your collection too.

Pat xx

Zoe Tant said...

Gorgeous card Sandy. Sweet friendship sharing. Zx

experiments in paper said...

Love your sweet card!! And that little sculpture is precious!! Hard to believe it is so small! Thanks for sharing all of this - xxx Lynn

Pam Sparks said...

I love your card and your commentary! You are so much fun! It is so hard to believe those little figures are so teeny! Some day I have to find a store that carries them to see them IRL!

MaryH said...

Simply a gorgeous image, with delightful critters, and your coloring is perfection. Love the oval treatment, and this looks great with the rich red embossing. Love the black mats and the green dp. Cute little collectible too. These would be my kind of mice! Not the real kind! TFS & Hugs (I've got to photo my CCC & get a post done..late again). TFS

cotnob said...

A gorgeous card Sandy, such an adorable image and lovely rich colours.
Your ornament is so sweet, I can't believe it is so tiny!
Pauline
x

Darnell said...

I thoroughly enjoyed your post, Sandy, and your little Wee Forest Folk and, most of all, your charming and colorful card!! Now if only everyone could take a lesson from this little chickadee and mouse, the world would be a much better place!! Enjoy your day!! Hugs, Darnell

Carol said...

Such a cute card Sandy, love the embossed red card. Carol x

rachel said...

this is sooo cute Sandy - i adore your make - beautiful x

Mrs.B said...

I love your card Sandy, and it's coloured beautifully, the berries look good enough to eat. I've a few HM stamps and haven't used them for ages, they are so sweet. Love the little Forest Folk, it's hard to imagine so much detail in such a tiny object.
Hope you've had a great weekend.
Avril xx

Rita said...

Love your card Sandy. Hugs Rita xxx

Gibmiss said...

Hi Sandy
Fabulous card Sandy...
Thanks Sandy for your lovely comments...
Hugs Sylvie xx

Candy said...

Such a cute card Sandy. I love House Mouse stamps.
Your little treasure is wonderful. I had a collection of mice and one of rabbits, but no place to keep them so they are gone now :o(
Love, Candy

cathylynn said...

Sandy this is berry cute! You are doing such a great job on every one of these cards. And where on earth do you find those cute miniatures They match your cards. Keep up the fantastic creating sweet friend! Sending you love with hugs, Cathy

Danielle Champagne said...

Hello Sandy! I am in love with your miniature! Your card is very lovely! I love the fact that you associate your creation and your little sculpture. You always have ideas out of the ordinary! Sending love. xox

Lau W said...

Hello Sandy !!!!
Love this image and the berry are perfect with glossy !
Love the embossing ! Love Christmas cards !!!
Your ornament is cuuuuuuuuuuute, oh so cute !!!!!
Ha ve a nice day my friend, big huuuuuuuuuugs ! ♥

sarascloset said...

Sa-weet card, and such gorgeous coloring! I love that shadow--so perfect, and make this card extra special! I love seeing your Wee Forest Folk pieces! It's like having the collection without having to dust! Tee Hee!

PS. My computer really hates me this weekend! Every time I move from site to site or page to page, I have to refresh, and sometimes it takes 20 minutes! This is a brand new laptop for Pete's Sake! Big hugs to you!

Annie said...

Could your card be any sweeter looking?...NO! So adorable. The critter images are just darling. Your coloring is awesome! What a special lot of cards you are making to send out in December. Your tiny figurines are amazing. They're so small yet so full of life and love.

KandA said...

I love those little house meecies and this image is so adorable. Fabulous card and fabulous little sculpture too xx

Candy C said...

Hi Sandy. Thanks so much for the really nice comment you left on my blog. I'm so glad you did because it afforded me the opportunity to come visit you. Your little card with the mouse and the chickadee is adorable! I love how you've colored them and how you've layered and matted the various cardstock elements. Darling card!

Patricia St Martin said...

Sandy, You did a great job matching the berry's with the perfect Christmas card. I also love the HM they are so adorable and fun to work with. Awesome job coloring love the berry's and how you framed the image. Thanks for sharing with us your Wee Forest collection they are just so cute. I also have a small collections but mine are bears and about 1 inch.
Hugs Pat

MRS DUCK said...

Hi Sandy
Such a sweet card. I thought it had been embroidered as the detail is so fine.
Lovely ornament too. I don't have so many these days as I can't stand all the dusting lol!
Best wishes.
Ang x

Myrna said...

Another beautiful Christmas card! Love the embossed red card stock. Really makes the card pop. I love chickadees too.

Paula said...

Such a cute card, those House Mouse stamps are adorable your coloring looks awesome And I'm super jealous that you have been working on your Christmas cards, yep super jealous.

Sue said...

Aww this is so pretty Sandy, I LOVE those glossy red berries. Your wee mice are lovely, the only thing Ive manage to keep for 25 years is Neil lol xx

Adventures in Paperland said...

What a sweet duo and I love the collectible you shared. :)

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Neesie said...

A gorgeous design Sandy, you really do nail these challenges.
They are adorable little wee cuties sharing their red berries... as are the tiny figurines!
Hugs to you xoxo

Sandra said...

Such a darling card, Sandy! Love the traditional colours and the coloring is perfect. So sweet! Hugs, Sandra

Bonnie said...

Ooh, I love your card, Sandy! The chickadee and mouse are adorable and those little berries seem to pop off the page! Wonderful layout too! And your little forest folk are amazing. I can't imagine getting that much detail on something so tiny! Good things do come in small packages! I really did enjoy your post! Love to visit!

coldwaters2 said...

What a fabulous card Sandy love the image and the CAS style design I am also loving the little sculptures it is incredible that they are so tiny yet so much detail, awesome
hugs
lorraine x

~*~Patty S said...

Is there room for one more comment in this grand lineup :-) :-) :-)
You have a great House Mouse stamp collection and precious wee folk too. Love the enchanted world you surround yourself with dear Sandy!
Precious card with the perfect red berry for your friend.
oxo