Saturday 15 May 2021

CAS Christmas Mid Month Reminder

Hi Everyone, I just wanted to let everyone know, if you haven't heard from me recently it's because my mum passed away from Dementia on Tuesday. It's been a tough week but I know she is now at peace 💓

It's time for CAS Christmas Mid Month reminder.


I'm hosting CAS Christmas this month and my challenge is to pull out some of your stamps which have berries with the foliage.
I'm using a stamp I just picked up from Pink Ink Designs, aren't these little mice adorable. I  used  the mistletoe sprig to go with the kissing mice 😍
I coloured my image using pencils and framed it using a piece of acetate that I cut using one of my rectangle dies. I lightly blended some colour around the edge. When I was done I added some pearl white pearl pen to the berries.


The Sentiment is from Stampers Anonymous





Card Recipe
Stamps: Pink Ink Designs, Stampers Anonymous Sentiment
Paper: 110lb White, Mixed Media, Black
Ink: Memento Back
Accessories: Pencils (Lyra/Caran D'ache/ Prismacolour) Viva Decor Pearl Pen, Rectangle Stencil
Techniques: Pencil colouring

24 comments:

Barb Ghig said...

Your little mice are so cute, and you've placed the mistletoe perfectly above them, Christine! I also love how you used your pearl pen for the berries! Another beautiful Christmas card ~ Thank you again for a great prompt...I had fun creating my cards! xx

Vicky Hayes said...

I’m so sorry to hear about your mum passing away Christine. Sending love to you.
Thank you for the CAS Christmas reminder ~ I’m determined to join in this month and foliage and berries are such a lovely festive motif. Your card is beautiful with those sweet mice and the mistletoe! Hugs, Vicky x

Leslie Miller said...

These mice truly are adorable. I'm loving what I've been seeing of Pink Ink Designs. Your card is super pretty. Christine, I'm sorry for your loss. It's never easy, no matter how prepared you are.

Pat said...

What sweet mice and love the the pretty colouring of them and the mistletoe too Christine, and the gentle colouring in the background goes perfectly. So sorry to hear about your Mum Christine. x

Susan said...

Adorable mice! Love the background shading and the pearl pen on your berries. A perfect CAS Christmas card. (That was an ideal way to let people know about your Mum - it was good to see you Thursday and sit and chat about her.)

nancy littrell said...

Your card and mice are adorable, Christine. I love your pretty spray of mistletoe. Perfect for your challenge. I will be adding my card later in the month.

I am so sorry, Christine to hear of your mums passing, especially since you are so far away. You have been such a wonderful caring daughter. To finally have her at peace is hopefully comforting. Please know I am thinking of you, dear friend. Love and Big Hugs...Nancy

Marcia Hill said...

Those kissing mice are absolutely ADORABLE Christine, and the mistletoe the perfect place for them to be...cute, CUTE card and FUN challenge this month!! I am so sorry to hear about your mom...losing a parent is never easy!! Sending lots of prayers and hugs your way!!

Julia Aston said...

Such sweet little mice under your lovely mistletoe Christine - love the pearl pen on the berries and the soft background you created! So sorry for the loss of your dear mum XX

Brenda in IN said...

So sweet how you combined the two stamps for this sweet image. Who would think mice could be so cute! I'm so sorry about your mom's passing. You have your wonderful memories of her to remember and that is wonderful.

ahlers5 said...

This is so adorable I love the mice. This is such a wonderful Christmas card.

Papercraft Boutique said...

This is such a sweet scene, Christine! You placed the cute kissing mice under the mistletoe. The soft stenciling in the background adds homey feelings, and the shiny little pearls are the perfect touches.
I'm so sorry about your mum's passing.
Hideko xx

Nstiz said...

You do such a fantastic job with those pencils. They even look furry! Love the image- so different. Fun card!

Loll said...

This is such an adorable card Christine! Love your sweet mice "kissing" under the mistletoe! The ink blending creates a beautiful frame.

So sorry about your mum's passing Christine. It's such a difficult time for you and Chris. Thinking of you both and sending my love. Loll

Viv said...

So cute Christine! Wonderful colouring.
So so sorry for your loss. x

aussie aNNie said...

Oh I am so behind the 8 ball with comments, Miss Bella keeps me fit and busy. LOVE your card, the pearl berries look awesome. xxxx Keep smiling my love. x

Ros Crawford said...

Christine I am so so sorry to hear your news... My heart goes out to you and I'm sending a hug your way...
Stunning card and so beautifully coloured... Take care of yourself

Linda said...

Adorable card with you sweet little mice.
So sorry about your mom passing away. Hugs to you.

Mac Mable said...

Sending heartfelt hugs and love to you and your family Christine x.
Such an adorable Christmas card x.

Karen Dunbrook said...

oh I am so very sorry for your loss Christine. Sending hugs and my deepest sympathy to you and your family
such a sweet card...
take care,
xx Karen

Colleen said...

Christine, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I lost my mom 14 years ago and I still deeply miss her. Your card is so clever with those two mice kissing under the mistletoe, I love it!

Bonnie said...

These mice kissing under the mistletoe are adorable, Christine! I love how you've colored this! I hope things are settling down for you some, my friend!❤

Trina P. said...

Oh Christine.., so sorry for your loss. Sending you lots of hugs.
Your card is adorable. Beautiful pencil colouring.

BożenA said...

These mice are so cute. I also love how you color them, excellent work with the crayons. This card makes me smile :-)
xx

HilaryJane said...

Your mice are indeed very cute and I love the realistic shiny mistletoe berries xx