Saturday I got to hang out with a bunch of my friends and get my craft on at Creative Tea Time. The last one was in August and I never got to tell you about it, so I’ll share today. {Along with a giveaway of some of the amazing favors I received!}
First, I wore a cute new outfit.
Doesn’t a cute outfit make you feel better about yourself?
The night before the first Creative Tea Time, I felt like all my clothes were out of style. I mean, this is the longest I HAVEN’T been pregnant in over 7 years. So most of my clothes are ill fitting (too big and too small) and old… aka flare legged jeans. So after the kids went to bed I went to Target. And spent a bit (ahem) of money.
Doesn’t spending money make you feel better about yourself?
That may be a whole other post!
The décor was delightful. And we spent the whole day crafting and eating.
Good times.
Here is what I made, and how to make them yourself… {5 crafts}
Mini Atrium
You’ll need: Small glass container, small succulent, dirt, rocks, moss, various flare to decorate.
How-to: Fill only about half way with dirt and add everything together for your own mini atrium!
Stamped Spoon
You’ll need: Vintage spoon, old dish towel, hammer, metal stamping kit of the alphabet, black permanent marker
How-to: Place the towel on the ground and the spoon in between the folds of the towel. Hammer the top of the spoon flat {towel makes less noise and prevents scratching}. Follow metal stamping instructions for the word or phrase. Color over the letters with the permanent marker and wipe away so you can see the letters.
Wooden Sign
You’ll need: Wood, paint, letter stamps. Optional: fabric, yarn, hot glue for a bunting
How-to: Sign – Stamp letters onto wood. Bunting – Cut circles out of fabric and fold over yarn. Glue together to create half circles
Mine is at my front entry and everyone flips!
Mason Jar Snowglobe
You’ll need: Mason jar, hot glue gun, ‘snow’, stuff to put inside like bottle brush trees and reindeer.
How-to: Hot glue the stuff to the inside lid of the mason jar and put snow in the jar. Screw the lid on and flip over.
Fabric Strip Banner
Easy step by step instructions here.
We were also given a whole lotta swag!
Like a lot!!!
So I’m going to give some away.
Not because I’m nice, I just don’t wear a lot of jewelry or didn’t need whatever awesome thing that was given. You may be wondering if these favors are “leftovers.”
NOPE!
Absolutely not!
Everything was amazing and that’s why I’m doing the giveaway, to help promote the generous businesses who donated to Creative Tea Time.
(Otherwise I would just throw the stuff out… True Story.)
You’ll get a box filled with 14+ items of happy mail… and maybe a lid too!
Follow the instructions in the box below to enter!
(Here I am with some of my IRL friends at Creative Tea Time.)
Till next time!
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Laurie Emerson says
I buy handmade items all the time for gifts. They are so much more personal.
Jesselyn A/Jesstinger says
Yes! In fact I try to make a point of buying handmade gifts (arts, crafts, jewelry) – most especially from Etsy Shops and Novica – my most favorite places to shop in the whole wide world!
Choosing, purchasing and giving handmade is an all around GOOD thing:
I really feel good about supporting individual artisans, crafters and designer from the world community who have access thanks to Etsy, Novica and others sources (like The Leaky Collection.
AND when you shop for handmade / homemade gifts – you are both shopping and giving THOUGHTFULLY. Make sure the thought really does count!
Kim Pollock says
I love buying them for gifts but love them for myself too! I love supporting handmade!
Emily Cotton says
I love handmade gifts!
Karrie Millheim says
I love homemade items to get as gifts and to give as gifts 🙂
Judy Chapman says
Yes love handmade buy them for myself and as gifts, also love getting them as gifts.
Chris Noe says
I do buy handmade gifts sometimes.
Erica C. says
I love getting handmade gifts to give.
Lisa Garner says
I love buying handmade items both for myself and gifts. I like that they are unique and like nothing else you can buy.
susan smoaks says
yes i like to get handmade items for gifts to give and for myself. i am tony l smoaks on rafflecopter.
jules m. says
jewelry sometimes. most crafty things i make myself.
Heather B says
I love buying handmade items for both myself and gifts!
Melanie Comello says
I do for both, myself and for gifts for others.
Melanie says
Both! I love to buy myself handmade treats and I love to give them as gifts.
Rebecca peters says
I love handmade items..
Paula Michele Hafner says
Yes, I do. I also like to make things as gifts. I love getting handmade items.
Nicole Newby says
I purchase handmade gifts for myself and others. I wish I was more creative so I could make things!
Jennifer Reed says
I do buy handmade items for myself and others.
Stephanie Galbraith says
I do on occasion purchase items from say Etsy for myself and for others as gifts for sure.
Christine says
do occasionally
Brittney House says
I do when they don’t look too cheap.
Lisa V. says
I just recently made a dream catcher and bamboo wind chimes for a friend.
Renee G says
I don’t usually buy handmade gifts, but I love making handmade gifts.
Rosanne says
No I don’t usually handmade gifts
Katharine Davis says
Yes, I am a huge fan of Etsy and support handmade artisans for gift giving often
Shannon Baas says
I do occasionally.
Christie Kammerer says
Sometimes, I like to make a lot of homemade cooked gifts.
Jenny Hostetler says
What a cute idea. I want to have a fun tea like yours.
Danielle K says
I love to buy handmade items for myself and others! Also love to give others things I have made 🙂
Melissa says
Love love love handmade gifts.
Jenni Carlisle says
….and yes I give & make handmade gifts. 🙂
Jenni Carlisle says
Cali has all the fun! And you are too cute lady!
Amy @ So There. by Amy says
I love buying handmade items off Etsy or making gifts when I can!
oh my, if I won I could pretend I was actually there! I’ve got to get in on the next one!
Kyla says
I do a little bit of both 🙂
Heather Johnson says
I buy handmade items for myself and as gifts. I also like making handmade items.
Melissa says
I only wish I had the patience for crafting! But I do enjoy reading about the fun things you have done and continue to learn to do!!
Christina says
Of course I do! I find homemade items to be the best, most unique, and loved gifts! Plus I feel like I can give more of me when I give a homemade gift! As for me… I love homemade items! They make me smile and I not only appreciate the item, but the time spent making it!
Monika B. says
Yes I do! I love to make items myself as gifts and also buy from local handmade shop. There really is love in every stitch!
Dinah says
Yes! I make handmade items all the time for gifts. It’s the best! P.S. Pick me! Pick me!
Loren says
I love creative tea time its a blast. Lucky girl to get to go again!
Angie Conner says
I do buy and make handmade gifts for friends and family. I love the craftiness and originality of each piece.