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I just finished recording a video to upload to YouTube that shows how I made this cute card. Then I realized afterward that it was just not up to par! (boo) So, I decided to just write a quick blog post instead.
It was one of those projects that didn't go as planned and I just had to tweak it to make it work. But that's how I like it...just roll with the punches. Anyhoo, here's the card and below are the links to the items used to make it.
As I was stamping the image of the tea cups I was REALLY wishing I had a Misti Stamping Tool.
After 3 tries this was the best image I could get, so I decided to make this a distressed shabby chic style card.
Well, yesterday's party was wonderful! The ladies in my meetup group are just beautiful inside and out, and it was a pleasure teaching them how to make these cute little latte art needle felted pin cushions.
In honor of the mad tea party theme I wore a fascinator that I got at St James Tea Room
Here is a final photo of the tea party setup
I LOVE these blooming flower tea bombs.
I got them on Amazon and I need to see if there is a tea shop in town that sells them.
A tea party would not be complete without french macaroons. These are from L'Amour Baking Co.
A french bakery that just opened up a few weeks ago in the village and I must say - they are amazing!
Flavors are pistachio, lemon meringue, coconut, coffee, lavender, and neapolitan.
A little tip - if you go into their bakery and like them on Facebook while you're there, they will give you a free macaroon.
Dianne and Jenny looking all cute working on their projects
Luna's coffee before adding cream
Sherry decided to add a swirl of creme to her demitasse cup
Margarita working on filling in the creme heart
Dianne making us laugh while she worked
Barb's beautiful teacup and her cute pincushion!
Jenny chose a floral demitasse cup and saucer
Luna and her nephew working away
And in between the instruction I worked on this pin cushion. Still not done yet - I'm going to add felted roses and leaves.
I'm totally bummed that I didn't take photos of everyone with their completed pin cushions but we just got lost in conversation!
I have been eagerly waiting for this day to arrive and it's finally here! My Mad Tea Party and Needle Felting Class. The tea party is hosted by Vanessa Valencia at A Fanciful Twist. Be sure to visit her blog, as well as the blogs of the other tea party hosts.
I'm waiting awhile to prep completely for my tea party. I want the tea to be hot and the macaroons to be fresh! But don't worry - tomorrow I will post all of the photos of the tea party and needle felting class.
Meanwhile, I thought I would share my collection of tea/coffee/hot chocolate ware with you.
In my kitchen, above my cabinets, I have a nice space to display my sets.
I'm pretty much obsessed with Alice in Wonderland
Yup
Here is my Bavarian Hot Cocoa set that I inherited from my grandmother.
I picked up this coffee pot, tea pot, and creamer at various thrift shops
Here is another set that I inherited from my Grandmother. A biscuit jar, cup and saucer, creamer cup, and coffee pot. It's not all one set but they compliment each other nicely.
Perfect for spoiling yourself on a chilly morning.
It's chipped - like most things that are well loved - all the more reason to use it!
Love!
My mom bought this set for my birthday this year. We got it at an Antique Shop that is in an old school house in Arkansas. I fell in love with it when I saw it. It is hand painted and signed. The woman who did this did an excellent job!
My 2 of my handmade tiered party plates, and 1 vintage one. I'll be using the one on the left for my tea party so you'll see better photos of that one.
I picked these Bailey's Irish Coffee cups, sugar, and creamer up at Things Etc., an indoor flea market in Albuquerque. Got a screaming deal on these. I have 4 cups total plus the sugar and creamer. I was so excited that I was able to complete the set during one shopping trip! A couple of different vendors had all of the pieces that made up my set.
It was meant to be!
So cute!
Here is my party setup.
Upcycled tiered party plate - made by me!
I'll be serving the flowering green tea in a clear teapot. I have a nice tea cozy that I swapped for at a craft show. It works great! I highly recommend getting a tea cozy.
My creamer cup that I a fellow vendor at Antiques and Things gave me - not the same pattern as the tea set that I'm using but VERY close.
My cups and saucers. These also used to belong to my grandma.
The pattern is Haviland Apple Blossom
My craft studio - it has enough seating for 9 people.
The needle felting class kits.
I'll be showing my students the various needle felting tools and how to use them.
Plus show them how to craft on a budget.
Each student will get to choose a cup and saucer with which to make their pin cushion for the class.
(The swan one is mine)
And this is what we'll be making. Needle felted latte pin cushion.
I am excited to announce that I will be hosting a Mad Tea Party on July 11th with Vanessa Valencia of A Fancuful Twist. I am a huge fan of hers - major girl crush <3 I discussed this in my previous post Halloween Party with A Fanciful Twist. I won't reiterate all of that but suffice it to say - she's cool.
That said, you are cordially invited to attend the Mad Tea Party blog hop event. To attend simply visit my blog on the day of the event to check out my party. Then visit Vanessa's blog to see the list of other bloggers that are also hosting tea parties of their own.
If you have a blog and you'd like to participate then visit Vanessa's Invitation Post for more details.
Coincidentally, I will also be hosting a craft party on that day. I am inviting the members of my Craft Meetup group to come to my house to learn how to make a needle felted Latte Pin Cushion.
So be sure to visit on July 11th to check out the festivities!
