The sentiment on this card says ‘a cup of tea solves everything’. Well (a) it hasn’t. I am still in the crafty doldrums, and (b) I don’t like tea. There it is. I am British and I don’t like tea. I try: every now and again I give it a go, but no. Think of an eight year old asked to drink a broccoli and sardine smoothie and that is the face, right there. Bleagh! Gimme beans, any day.
But, I do love teacups, and these stamps are so, so cute. Lovely old-fashioned wide-rimmed teacups. Gorgeous. I haven’t done them justice today, but I have done something, after ages of nothing. Maybe tea has helped, a little, after all.
The pictures are a bit odd – I took them in that evening light that changes the colours a bit. The red is way more scarlet and less neon in reality and the yellow and blue a bit brighter.
Supplies
Dies and stamps: Clearly Besotted Warm Solutions and Diagonal Stripes stamps
Inks: Altenew Mango Smoothie, Persian Blue, Jet Black; Lawn Fawn hippo. The red is Vivid! Hot Red but I am not sure if they are still around? I searched but just got a lot of tattoo sites!
Wouldn’t it be great if a cup of tea really did solve everything?! Failing that, you have made 2 fab cards with these sweet teacups 🙂
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You are being kind, but thanks! If tea solved everything I would have to drink it though…. Nose-holding, maybe?
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I love these cards! YES TEA SOLVES EVERYTHING! My dream job would be “Official Tea Giver” and I would travel the globe offering cups of tea to grumpy world leaders…if I do get the job, then your cards would be ideal advertisements, stylish and simple with just the right touch of home comfort : )
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I admire your idealism and ambition. I am pretty sure you would be a genius at teaplomacy. Let me know when you need your calling cards.
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Amazing. Calling cards and occupation name-I missed that one!! Thank you very much : ) I must hasten forthwith to the local council to apply for sponsorship..
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Could I suggest you ‘go large’? Ditch the council (unless they have a fantastic and well funded International Relations department of course) and head straight for the UN. Go Samantha!!
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Hmm, I like your thinking..I believe our council does quite a good apprenticeship scheme…but nothing ventured nothing gained!
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The Apprentice!!! Next year. You and your tea, saving the world one cup at a time. You can franchise…whole team of teaplomats…funded by Lord SUGAR!!!! Is there a Dame Milk, do you know??
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Have just spent the past ten minutes trying to find a famous Milk. No joy, apart from Harvey who is no longer with us…the closest I could get was “Ernie…he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..”
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Go for the alternative then. Jack Lemmon? No, also gone sadly. Not Keith…there must be another famous lemon…
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Keith Lemon is bearable in small doses but I feel he lacks the necessary subtlety and tact required as a representative of the teaplomatic service…perhaps Morgan Freeman could be persuaded to change his name to Morgan Teaman..
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Inspired choice. Who can resist that voice? Oops, accidental rhyme!
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And there’s his tag line…the job of creative copy writer is yours…when I am Chief Teaplomat!
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There is nothing wrong with these lovely little cards, and I use to have the same problem when taking evening photos, until I used a box! I wanted a light studio but couldn’t afford one, so I took and empty box, cut the front off and lined it with cheap white copy paper and Voila! That is what I use to take my pictures anytime, the white throws the light at the card and makes it look vibrant……you might be able to make an Olympic Sport too…..paper box-ing 🙂 x
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Thank you! I will try your box suggestion out. Thanks for sharing. I haven’t heard back from Mr IOC yet but I guess he is just a bit busy. They say timing is everything! Xx
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I love these, such a modern and funky take on tea cups. Maybe something stronger than tea is in order? I think these cards don’t look like the work of someone in the crafty doldrums, they look fab. You need a job at a cardmaking magazine! 😊
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Well, thanks so much! But the swearing and fits of pique that have gone into producing anything this week have not been pretty…
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Haha, I often end up with a heap of trashed card blanks, and I usually lock myself into the conservatory so no one hears the cursing!
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And apparently we do this for relaxation!
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Your cards are very pretty, even if you don’t like tea!
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Thanks Kathy! My family despair of me – they all drink pots of the stuff!
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Great cards! I’m not British, but I do like tea….especially iced tea in the summertime. I like tea when I’m not feeling well, especially if I have a cold. Something about the warm liquid soothes the soul. I drink coffee too, but when I’m not feeling well, tea is my choice…with a splash of honey! 🙂
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I have tried to like iced tea, but no go there either! Tea with honey, maybe…I can see I have some more taste testing to do!
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I also like the raspberry flavored ice tea!
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Ok. I’ll add it to my tasting list:-)
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I’m with you on the Tea. I don’t drink it either. Last cup of tea I had was when I was 13 years old.
LOVE the cards. Both of them. I think perhaps my favourite is the red cup …but that’s simply because I have this soft spot for red. Both of them look fabulous. Great Makes!
~ Cobs.
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I prefer the red one too. Red and spotty is always good…unless it is measles of course…..
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Well that’s a rash statement!
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~ a giggling, C ❤ bs. x
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He-he! That made me chortle. Not dignified at my age, but it happened…
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Ahhh.. you didn’t do your pelvic floor exercises did you?!
Oh .. no. No. Hang on … you mean … laugh!
Aw .. scratch that.
[sigh] Cobs, you’re such a dope!
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Love those cards!! And you really should have started drinking tea by trying Red Rooibos Chocolate Mint tea first. Tastes like liquid dessert. No bitterness just smooth with a hint of mint.
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Thanks! That sounds hopeful – will see if I can find some. Tea disguised as chocolate might just work!
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I agree that coffee is far superior to tea for most occasions. However, when I’m feeling ill, nothing can beat a hot cup of tea.
Have you considered that maybe cute tea cards are what solve everything?
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I think the task is way too big for tea to handle!
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