Sunday, November 21, 2010

"Merry Christmouse"



Finally! I've been trying finish this tissue box cover for the last several days. One thing or another kept pulling me away from completing it. I'm happy to say I've finally managed to get it finished so I could share it with you. This is my first attempt at a tissue box cover and it was a lot of fun! (I think I'll be making some more of these). I used the newly released "Merry Christmouse" image from McMahon 5 Designs and cut it out with my heart shaped Spellbinder die~cuts. Then lots of texture with Cuttlebug Snowflakes and Stickles Ruby Slippers to accent. I also went a little crazy with Stickles Icicles all over the background to give it a really sparkley~icey effect. I'm going to give this to my in~laws next weekend when we go over for our annual Christmas Tree decorating day at their house.

Challenges:
One Stitch at a Time - season or event
Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - a time for giving
Crazy 4 Challenges - Circles (look in the mouse's ears)
Our Creative Corner - Holiday 3D Project
Winter Wonderland - a decoration
Stampin for the Weekend - winter
There's Magic in the Air - Glitter, ribbon and Christmas
Simon Says - Sparkle
Stamps R Us - Sparkle and Scallops
Totally Paper Crafts - Snow and Snowflakes

23 comments:

Liz said...

Wow what a beautiful entry to our challenge over at OSAAT we have a DT call going on too if you are interested? See blog for details This is beauiful work

Thanks a bunch for joining us

Liz xx

Marianne's Craftroom said...

This is such a sweet image and such a great idea. Love it. Thanks for playing along at Winter Wonderland. Hope to see you back on Friday. Marianne x

Sue McMahon said...

Oh it turned out perfect, Michelle! Now you girls are REALLY making me want to make one. Love the mouse in the heart and the little reindeer embellies at the bottom. Perfect details! AND YEAH! PROJECT COMPLETE. LOL!
HUGS
Sue

Christine said...

Oh, I love your tissue boxes! They are so creative. Such a cute little guy and you've embellished it so well.

Anonymous said...

aw....What a GREAT box! So festive and painted and layered just PERFECT!

Betty Wright said...

Michelle, this is amazing and so beautifully detailed. Great design and gift presentation! Thanks so much for playing with us at Stamptacular Sunday Challenge!

Gemma said...

Super box, love the idea, so many beautiful details on it! Great gift as well! Thank you for joining the fun at SSC this week! Gemma

Carolyn said...

What a wonderful job. Well worth your efforts, and I am certain that it will be loved by your in-laws. I LOVE the sparkle! Have fun decorating this weekend.

downrightcrafty said...

wow what a gorgeous decoration thank you for sharing with us this week at Winter Wonderland
Hugs Kate xx

Carolyn said...

I'm certain your inlaws are going to love this kleenex box cover. I think it's gorgeous. I love the mouse. He's too cute. Thanks for sharing it with us in our A Time for Giving Challenge at SSC.
Hugs xx
Carolyn

debby4000 said...

Wonderful tissue box and love the adorable image.
Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamps Challenge.
luv
Debby

Annette said...

Michelle this is just gorgeous! Love the colours & all the pretty details! Thanks for joining us at SSC this week.

Marilyn said...

This is really nice & creative & unique as well. Good Job!
Thanks for joining us at Stamps R Us.
http://www.onestampingfool.blogspot.com/

Kristine said...

This is FABULOUS Michelle!! His ears fit the heart shape PERFECTLY and don'tcha just love making these fun tissue covers? I've made 3 of them so far. Great for gift giving -- pretty and useful at the same time! =D Have a happy Thanksgiving this week!

Jayne said...

Very pretty Michelle, love the embossing and such a sweet image. Thanks for joining us at OSAAT.

Stressed Stamper said...

stunning - love it - doing one too, but mine will be an everyday one...Thanks for joining us at TPC and Good Luck
Sarah x

Shawne said...

oH WOW, mICHELLE, HOW PERFECTLY THE EARS FIT THE HEART SHAPE, THIS IS ADORABLE, YOUR DETAILS ARE PERFECT, THOSE FELT REINDEER ARE BEAUTIFUL! hAVE FUN WITH YOUR IN-LAWS!

Tammy said...

Amazing....I love dressing up tissue boxes. A wonderful gift arent they? Thank you for joining us at TPC. Hugs Tammy xx

Amanda said...

Great tissue box!
Thanks for joining in with our Choose a Season/Event challenge at OSAAT.

Crafty Creations by AJ
Amanda

Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie said...

Totally wonderful, Michelle! What a great idea to alter a tissue box - definitely a practical decorative project. Love the colors and textures and the image is adorable! So great to see you joining in the fun with us this week at Our Creative Corner!

Hugs,
Linda

Love crafts forever said...

Stunning job, love it. Thanks for playing at OSAAT.

Sprytebyrd said...

What a beautiful little box! Such a great gift for the season, every needs a tissue this time of year! What a pretty way to cover those boxes! Love all the sparkle that you've added!
Thanks for playing with us at Stamptacular Sunday this week! Good Luck on our Gift challenge!
Hugs
Dee (Spryte)♥
Sprytebyrds Spot

Mummylade said...

Just popped by to admire your wonderful creation! Thank you so much for entering the SFTW challenge and good luck!