Time for Tea

I wanted to share a couple of pictures of the thank you gift that is on it's way stateside to my lovely mom-in-love for sending me my latest PTI stamps. Hope you like it mom.

I had seen the latest tutorial on Splitcoast (link in list at right) for a sweet little double pocket card and loved it. I knew I had some sachets of teabags just waiting for the right project. Then when I opened the customer appreciation stamp set and saw the cute little tea cups - well it was just meant to be - obviously!

This is the front of the card which closes with a tied ribbon. Can you believe I used the tail ends of the swirl design to add the steam to the cup? I love this alternative shape from the nestabilities too, makes a change from a circle or the obvious square.

This is the card opened up to reveal the 'green tea' teabags inside. I took my colour inspiration from the outer wrapper of the sachets because they were so bright and colourful - kinda summery.

Finally I decided to try being a bit 'arty' with my photograph and added a pretty doily and really sweet cup and saucer (actually mom got for me on one of her many trips here). I don't usually stage my photos too much but maybe I should?

For anyone who does already know I kinda collect strawberry stuff. I say 'kinda' cos I just don't have much room for any more - unless of course I just HAVE TO HAVE IT - and then I make room!

Mom - I posted first class this yesterday so I guess it should be with you sometime soon - ENJOY!