Mice and Easy Cards

As much as I love creating detailed scene cards, sometimes a clean design lets a beautiful stamped image shine all on its own. That's exactly what inspired today's card featuring Mice & Cozy, one of the adorable stamp sets included in Unity Stamp Company's August Kit of the Month – First Days to Festive Nights.

This sweet little mouse hanging from a colorful autumn branch completely stole my heart. By pairing it with a large circular window, the image becomes the focal point while still leaving plenty of crisp white space for a modern, elegant finish. The best part? This design is surprisingly easy to recreate!

Step-by-Step Instructions

 

Step 1 – Stamp & Color

Stamp the hanging mouse image onto white cardstock using a Copic-friendly black ink. Color the image with Copic markers, using warm fall shades for the leaves and soft grays for the mouse. Die cut this with a circle die, and lightly blend Weathered Wood Distress Ink around the edge of the circle panel.

Step 2 – Create the Window

Die cut a stitched rectangle from ivory cardstock and cut a slightly smaller stitched circle from the center. Stamp the leaves on this piece so that it appears they are floating by.

Step 3 – Assemble the Card

Adhere the colored circle on a brown card base lining it up with the die cut rectangle. Add foam adhesive behind the rectangle panel for dimension, then mount it onto a dark brown A2 card base.

Step 4 – Add the Finishing Touches

Stamp, trim, and pop up the sentiment "A little fall hello." from brown card stock and adhere using foam tape beneath the window.

Products Used

• Mice & Cozy Stamp Set

  • Included in the August 2026 Kit of the Month – First Days to Festive Nights

• Scallop & Stitched Rectangle Die

• Waffle Flower: Stitched Circle Die

• Black Copic-friendly ink

• Ranger Distress Ink – Weathered Wood

• Smooth white cardstock

• Ivory cardstock

• Dark brown cardstock

• Copic Markers

  • Mouse:  W0, W2, W4, R20

  • Sweater: G24, G28, YG67

  • Leaves: Y15, YR18, E08, G05

  • Branch, E33, E37

• Foam Tape

• Liquid Glue

Window cards are one of my favorite ways to showcase detailed stamp images. Instead of filling every inch of the card, the circular opening naturally draws the eye exactly where you want it. Pair that with soft ink blending and vibrant coloring, and you've created a card that feels polished without requiring complicated techniques. It's a wonderful design that can easily be adapted for Christmas, winter, spring, or any focal image in your collection.

Why the Kit of the Month Is Worth It

One thing I especially love about Unity's Kit of the Month Membership is the incredible variety included every single month. The August First Days to Festive Nights collection is packed with seasonal images—from adorable autumn mice to birthday stamps, back-to-school designs, and even Christmas images—giving you supplies you'll reach for all season long. Membership also includes exclusive savings, monthly perks, and access to coordinating products that make creating even more fun. If you've been thinking about joining, this is a fantastic month to start building your collection.

Happy crafting! I hope this little autumn mouse inspires you to pull out your favorite coloring supplies and create a handmade card that sends a little cozy happiness through the mail. 🍂