Remember those Free Romantic Miniature Printables I posted yesterday?
Well, here's another use for them.
Of course you can use them for embellishing Clothes Pegs, decorating plain gift bags, and for making greeting cards, but it was only when I was making myself my usual morning cuppa, that I realised these are the perfect size to make pretty teabag tags.
Now before you go thinking I need a life, let's remember that sometimes the simple things are the ones that are remembered. I know I'd rather look at Jean-Louis Fragonards Girl on a Swing, than a tag that says Bushells Extra Strong, in the morning. And in the afternoon for that matter.
Not only that, but if you're really strapped for cash, a dozen customised teabags, and a thrifted teacup and saucer, might just melt someones heart for under five bucks!
I found that the easiest way to apply these, was simply to hold the picutre in your preferred place up against the existing tag (unwrap the string first) and flip it over, cutting from the back so you can see where the edges need trimming. Glue into place using a solid glue like Glue Stick, wrap the string back around the teabag, and you're done.
Slip them into a cellophane bag, then inside an embellished gift bag, and see if they don't make someone smile...even perhaps you.
I'm off to do some Chanel themed ones for a good friend. Interlocking C's on teabags? Yes please!
Beautiful! I love it, makes an everydat pleasure into a memorable moment.
ReplyDeleteBarb, I'm big on making small things memorable. This really fits the bill, I think. Thankyou for your comment. Mimi xxx
DeleteWhat a beautiful idea! So creative! Have a beautiful week my friend.
ReplyDeleteThankyou Lynn! I'm off to visit you now! Mimi xxx
DeleteLove these and pinned! Thank you for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteDear Jes, thankyou for the Pin. Much appreciated. Mimi xxx
DeleteI will be featuring this on Monday! :)
DeleteThose little tea bag tags are so pretty, Mimi! I agree, it would make that little cup of tea taste even more satisfying. Thanks for the lovely printables!
ReplyDeleteIts my pleasure Lynn. Lets make the mundane, special I say. Mimi xxx
DeleteTruly unique. I love how it enriches the gift.
ReplyDeleteThankyou, I think so too. Mimi xxx
DeleteHI Mimi,
ReplyDeleteAnother cute idea......they really look pretty, and would be very nice to use if you were having someone over for tea and cookies. I got some teabags as a favor at a wedding shower years ago, and they were called scripture teabags and they had a scripture verse
written on each label. Loved them, in fact, I
still have one that I put on something I made for a wall decor in my
kitchen years ago.......
Hope you are having a good day......we are just chilling, relaxing and
enjoying........
Blessings, Nellie
Oh Nellie, that would be lovely too! And here I was thinking I was the first one to think of it...lol! Mimi xxx
DeleteDear Mimi,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea! Oh, this would be so nice for a gift as you suggested. It's the little things...
With love, Kelsey
Dear Kelsey. How lovely to see you here! I'm glad you like this sweet idea. Yes, it's the little things in life :) Mimi xxx
DeleteThese are so pretty, Mimi! I'm not sure what happened when you tried to link up to my party. I checked everything and it all seems to be working. Now and then these things do get a quirk but I've had pretty good success with mine. Perhaps you can try again?
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
Dear Sandi, I tried to link again this week, but same problem. I have emailed the InLinkz team to find out why it's happening. I'd be very sad to not be able to link with you any more. Mimi xxx
DeleteHi Mimi
ReplyDeleteSorry I have been missing for a little while, but sometimes I just need to step back from the world. Things have been very hectic here both time wise and with DD and DP and holiday planning as well as buying a car. DP is now working away from home Mon to Fri so is gone for 5 nights of the week, but alas it is good while it lasts....possible up to November.
Your teabags look too good to use, should just be for decoration. Always so lovely to see what you have been up too. I had a quick look at yesterdays entry and it was incredible. Love your work.
Take care
Love Aly xxx
Dear Aly. I totally understand the whole stepping back from the world thing. Work for your DP is important, and these things are always just a 'moment in time'. Think of the good regular income and feel blesses Sweetie. Love, Mimi xxx
DeleteMimi, they are very pretty. You are always full of bright and creative ideas.
ReplyDeleteThanks Chel. It's the curse of an overactive imagination....lol! Mimi xxx
DeleteSuch fun! I'm mostly a coffee drinker myself, but I'll bet my daughter would be over the moon for tea bags customized with her favorite music groups!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Leigh
Dear Leigh...yes another great variation! Imagine them with other musicians or artworks on them...fun! Mimi xxx
DeleteI love your tea bags. They make the pleasurable art of tea drinking a little more enjoyable (if that is possible). =)
ReplyDeleteThankyou Kim. I think the small pleasures in life are sometimes the best. Mimi xxx
DeleteDear Mimi:
ReplyDeleteThese are darling and so original. What a great idea and I thank your for sharing it and linking!
Dear Bernideen, you always leave the loveliest comments. Thankyou. Mimi xxx
DeleteDear Mimi:
ReplyDeleteThanks again for participating. This post was feautred today on my special featured blogs!
Dear Bernideen, you are so sweet and generous. Thankyou so much for the feature! Mimi xxx
DeleteThese are adorable! I'll be pinning this for sometime when I want a thoughtful little gift!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked them Donna. They are such a simple no-cost thing, aren't they? I hope you find the idea useful. Mimi xxx
DeleteSuch a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
Blessings,
Cindy
Thankyou Cindy. I'm glad you enjoyed hosting this post. Mimi xxx
DeleteHow pretty! Thank you for sharing this post at Tuesdays with a Twist! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
ReplyDeleteThanks Marci. I'm always happy to visit you! Mimi xxx
DeleteHow cuteThat's such a great idea for tea party favors. Thanks for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea!
ReplyDeleteRuth
Those are so pretty! And one of my favorite artists whom I discovered the year I spent in Bordeaux, France during high school. Before I left France, I visited the Louvre and bought two Fragonard prints to bring home and frame.
ReplyDeleteGood morning! Just a little note to let you know this post has been * featured* this week on The Art of Home-Making Mondays at Strangers & Pilgrims on Earth! We hope to have you join in again this week! :)
ReplyDeleteOh dear!! I was an Art History major in college (Humanities: Art History and Philosophy) and this was one of my favorite paintings. It was quite naughty at the time it was painted. I love Fragonard's treatment of trees and vegetation. Light, airy and so beautiful. Thanks!!! http://millerhausfrau.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteSo very sweet! A lovely way to share tea! <3 x Karen
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