Sleeping Mice Holiday Ornament

Christmas time is here! Though it may look very different to so many of us this year, we hope this little Grainline tradition will help brighten your holiday. To feel some normality and have some fun, my fiancé and I put up our first real Christmas tree together! I resurrected my box of ornaments from storage and as I was digging through the memories, I discovered one of my childhood favorites-these two little mice snuggled up in a match box bed!

To me, these cuties represent all the coziness, love, and warmth of the holidays and we could all use a little extra this year! I have recreated this adorable duo for this year's ornament pattern so you too can share this sweet sentiment with those you wish you could cuddle up with. 

Let's get started by gathering supplies:

Supply List:

1. Craft bond glue pen - any craft glue will work but I like the versatility of this dual tip pen and the clear dry finish.
2. Hot glue gun and clear glue sticks  
3. Thread
4. A hand sewing needle and an embroidery needle
5. Fabric for the blanket
6. Fabric for the pillow
7. Felt for the mouse fur
8. Felt for the inner ear
9. Pins
10. Embroidery scissors - perfect for cutting the tiny felt shapes 
11. Embroidery floss for the eyes and nose
12. Thin lace trim - mine measures about 5/8" wide
13. 1/8" wide ribbon for hanging loop
14. Fiberfill
15. Marking tool

*Not pictured but also needed: fabric scissors, an ink pen, and the printed ornament pattern. (if you would like to use the "not a creature was stirring" decal be sure to print your pattern out in color, if possible!) 

You will also need:

1. A gift box or very heavy poster board/card stock in white or festive colors or prints.
2. Optional: printed paper for matchbox decoration
3. Paper for match strike strip. Here I've used glittery gold paper.

Now that we have everything we need, let's get our pieces cut out:

*For the mouse head pieces, be sure to only mark the notches instead of clipping into them.

Trace and cut each piece following the pattern. If using, cut out the "not a creature was stirring" decal from the pattern print out page (link above). Cut a 3 1/2" long piece of the lace trim. 

Refold the lid along each fold line. Overlap the two open ends and glue together with the hot glue gun.