Junk Creation

August 3rd, 2008

My Paperboard Person

Just don’t call her a tea bag lady. She’s sensitive.

Ms. Twinings is proudly composed of a paperboard tea box and some tea tags. Everything is reused except the glue holding her together. I thought about making the movable variety, but she seemed like the wild type with all that caffeine.
Why make a paperboard person?
I’m so […]

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April 23rd, 2008

My Junk Creation: Tea Tag Bookmark

Earlier today, I unloaded my fun Tea Tag Confetti post. You thought it was fun, right?
Here’s a project that requires a little glue, but it’s lovely for a tea sipper.
Simple directions for Tea Tag Bookmark:
-After selecting your favorite tags, arrange in pattern. I used six tags.
-Apply small amounts of glue to bottom tips of tags […]

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April 23rd, 2008

Simple Reuse: Tea Tag Confetti

If you’re throwing a party for a tea lover, like Marye over at Kettle & Cup, then tea tags are the perfect confetti. If you don’t think your guest of honor would enjoy a tea theme, glue on some glitter or small buttons — make it personal to the person you’re honoring. Just don’t glue […]

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