![]() ![]() Slide the ears in to make sure it’s a good fit. We had red and grey felt in our folder, so that’s what we used.Ĭut 2 little slits lengthwise about 1/4 to 1/3 of the from the blunt front of the body. Once you’re happy with your template, use it to trace the shapes onto your felt. The ears are a rectangle with rounded ends. ![]() The body is similar to an oval with a pointy end. Candy canes vary so much in size that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all pattern. Christmas Mouse SuppliesĬreate a template to use for your mouse. I’ve been waiting patiently to do this craft with my own children, and this is the year. I always adored the felt mice Mom had in our tree, and I treasure the none my nephew made for me when he was a pre-schooler. Now they know Middling Mouse must be very special and his family now calls him by name, Alexander. When Middling is awoken by his family, Father Christmas is gone and no one believes that he was there.Ĭhristmas morning arrives and they have a big surprise when they find the table overflowing with lemons and a special package and note has been left behind for Middling. Middling Mouse hears a huge sneeze outside! Upon investigation, he discovers Father Santa on his doorstep! Middling Mouse invites Father Christmas in and settles him in the most comfortable chair and makes him a hot lemon drink. He can hear them through the wall and is lonely. He has a cold and can’t go out with his family to visit the next door neighbour for dinner. He often feels forgotten about, being the middle mouse. The book we’ve chosen is Christmas Mouse by Vivian French and illustrated by Chris Fisher. All the links can be found later in this post. ![]() Over 70 KBN Bloggers are coming together with book-inspired crafts for you. Christmas is a special time of year that is made even better with good books and crafts! Today I’m delighted to be sharing Christmas Mouse and a mouse craft with you as part of 10 Days of a Kid-Made Christmas. ![]()
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