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19 Mar 2021

The Floating Teacup

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Craf-tea, Crafty's Projects | 14

It’s time to get craf-tea! Let’s turn an old teacup and saucer into a floating teacup. These are so pretty that you’ll want to make more than one. This is not my original idea but one that I saw on … Continued

6 Oct 2019

Friendship Tea Card

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Craf-tea, Sewing | 9

Crafty is being craf-tea. Don’t let the world of computers and the internet take away the pleasure of receiving a hand written note or card. Don’t get me wrong, virtual cards are lovely and always arrive in our inboxes on … Continued

28 Sep 2019

Friendship Tea

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Craf-tea, Plastic Canvas | 9

Crafty is being craf-tea. It’s time to think of little gifts, ones that tuck inside a greeting card. After all it isn’t that far to Christmas. Don’t let the world of computers and the internet take away the pleasure of … Continued

9 Nov 2018

Craf-tea for Christmas

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Christmas, Craf-tea | 4

Dare I mention that the Christmas season is fast approaching, and now is the time to get a head start on gift making? These craf-tea ideas for gifts are all simple to make and can be personalized for any occasion. The … Continued

8 Mar 2018

A Craf-tea Towel

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Craf-tea, Sewing | 2

From talking about tea … to sharing teacups … to rearranging the teapot display … and one thing led to another and I came up with a craf-tea idea. I had seen this idea on a few sites and thought … Continued

23 May 2017

The Tea Thyme Tree

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Garden areas, The Garden 2017, Whimsy | 0

Last year in the honeysuckle garden I hung all sorts of tea bits and pieces when I was inspired after seeing something similar at the Saylor Cafe in Bloomfield. In mid April of this year I started to hang the … Continued

19 May 2017

I ❤️ Tea

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Stitching | 0

I came across a cute little pattern at Bugs & Fishes for a cross stitch brooch and decided right away it was something I was going to make for my friend for her birthday. I had already got her a … Continued

28 Aug 2016

The Tea Time Tree

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Craf-tea, Garden Projects, Out and About, Whimsy | 0

Saylor House, built around 1875 is a wonderful cafe in Bloomfield, Ontario with a lot of history. Walking down the driveway takes you to the cafe in what was originally the drive shed. Here you can sit and enjoy your meal inside or out … Continued

29 Feb 2016

Creating a Teacup Tree

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Craf-tea, Crochet, Whimsy | 0

I’ve been working on new garden whimsy project. It started with a teacup planter that I purchased recently and it will have some cute crochet teacups displayed in it. I did a fair bit of experimenting with a pattern before … Continued

21 Dec 2015

Festive Tea Bags

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Christmas, Craf-tea | 0

Cookie cutters aren’t just for making cookies. I used them as a template to make festive tea bags. These little gifts can be tucked inside a greeting card to send a cup of cheer to the recipient. You need the flat coffee filters … Continued

18 Nov 2015

Christmas Tea

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Christmas, Craf-tea, Sewing | 0

Crafty is being craf-tea. When it comes time to mail out your Christmas cards, why not include a cup of Christmas tea to share with your family and friends that are far away. This is a simple, sewing craft to send … Continued

15 Jul 2014

The Craf-tea Cup Planters

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Container Gardening, Craf-tea, Garden Projects, Whimsy | 0

I love to plant in containers other than flower pots. Repurpose those chipped or cracked teacups into little planters.The ladder planter has a collection of old teacups, teapots, tea kettles, bowls and dishes that I plant in. Most are … Continued