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Monday, May 30, 2016

Customised Teabag Tags...Free Romantic Miniatures Printable...

 
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!
...Mimi...

40 comments:

  1. Beautiful! I love it, makes an everydat pleasure into a memorable moment.

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    1. Barb, I'm big on making small things memorable. This really fits the bill, I think. Thankyou for your comment. Mimi xxx

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  2. What a beautiful idea! So creative! Have a beautiful week my friend.

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    1. Thankyou Lynn! I'm off to visit you now! Mimi xxx

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  3. Love these and pinned! Thank you for sharing :)

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    1. Dear Jes, thankyou for the Pin. Much appreciated. Mimi xxx

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    2. I will be featuring this on Monday! :)

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  4. Those 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!

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    1. Its my pleasure Lynn. Lets make the mundane, special I say. Mimi xxx

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  5. Truly unique. I love how it enriches the gift.

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  6. HI Mimi,
    Another 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

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    1. Oh Nellie, that would be lovely too! And here I was thinking I was the first one to think of it...lol! Mimi xxx

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  7. Dear Mimi,
    What a lovely idea! Oh, this would be so nice for a gift as you suggested. It's the little things...
    With love, Kelsey

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    1. 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

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  8. These 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?

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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    1. 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

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  9. Hi Mimi

    Sorry 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

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    1. 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

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  10. Mimi, they are very pretty. You are always full of bright and creative ideas.

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    1. Thanks Chel. It's the curse of an overactive imagination....lol! Mimi xxx

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  11. Such 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!
    Blessings, Leigh

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    1. Dear Leigh...yes another great variation! Imagine them with other musicians or artworks on them...fun! Mimi xxx

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  12. I love your tea bags. They make the pleasurable art of tea drinking a little more enjoyable (if that is possible). =)

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    1. Thankyou Kim. I think the small pleasures in life are sometimes the best. Mimi xxx

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  13. Dear Mimi:
    These are darling and so original. What a great idea and I thank your for sharing it and linking!

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    1. Dear Bernideen, you always leave the loveliest comments. Thankyou. Mimi xxx

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  14. Dear Mimi:
    Thanks again for participating. This post was feautred today on my special featured blogs!

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    1. Dear Bernideen, you are so sweet and generous. Thankyou so much for the feature! Mimi xxx

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  15. These are adorable! I'll be pinning this for sometime when I want a thoughtful little gift!

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    1. I'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

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  16. Such a great idea!
    Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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    1. Thankyou Cindy. I'm glad you enjoyed hosting this post. Mimi xxx

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  17. How pretty! Thank you for sharing this post at Tuesdays with a Twist! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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    1. Thanks Marci. I'm always happy to visit you! Mimi xxx

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  18. How cuteThat's such a great idea for tea party favors. Thanks for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea!
    Ruth

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  19. 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.

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  20. Good 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! :)

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  21. Oh 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/

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  22. So very sweet! A lovely way to share tea! <3 x Karen

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