Thursday, July 21, 2011

My Finished Tea Box





As you can see, I got a little carried away!  When I was growing up there was a cartoon of a little girl with a dress that was covered entirely with Ric Rac...My Mom called it Ric Rac Raphsody .  And over the years, anything that was just over the top was called that!  What do you think?   I think so.  But once the glue has set, it's too late to change your mind.  I can't imagine this sitting on the counter in my kitchen but I may give it as a gift at Christmas!  Just fill it with tea bags or hot chocolate and slip it down in a gift bag and you are all set.    I used Spellbinders Foliage dies to cut out leaves and shaped them with an embossing tool after I sprayed them will shimmer mist.  The rest is flowers and leaves from Wild Orchid Crafts and of course a few stamen stuck here and there!  I plan to do more of these, but not Ric Rac Raphsody so that it can sit on a counter and not collect so much dust!

Have a great Thursday...I'm just hanging out today.  No major chores...I'm sort of tired and just need a good rest.  It's so hot here and I just can't bring myself to get outside for more than a few minutes.  So I plan to relax and recharge before I start again! 

15 comments:

paperpapier said...

this is so beautiful and practical...I love it!

craftieodmae said...

absolutely breath taking!!!!!

Chris(craft) and Dave(photos) Richards said...

I love the opulence of it.....
it oozes floral,I love it !
love and hugs
chris richards
xxxxx

DottyA Cards & Things said...

It's just Beautiful!!! Really!!
Now for my MAN filled kitchen it would be to much, But for my Mom now.... perfect!!!
I got to try one of these!

Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...

Enjoying a few quiet moments, Cats and Kids are still asleep. Your tea box is so pretty. Delicate and feminine..
I have LOTS of Tea I make up assortments and give to mom especially. This box would make it so much more special. May try one also. Thanks for the inpiration.
Enjoy your rest..we all need it. Mine will be here Sunday, must clean Saturday.!! ! ! ! ! !

Jan Hennings said...

This is absolutely gorgeous!

The Other Patti Sue said...

So pretty Glenda! Someone will be very blessed to receive this as a gift!

Sylvia said...

Gorgeous creation! It would look beautiful in a bathroom, with ? inside. Just beautiful, Glenda. Be sure and get some rest today! Hugs

Elly said...

It's beautiful Glenda! I love the bunch of flowers on top!

hugs, Elly

Starla said...

Ooooooo! I'm going to have to try this!
I didn't realize how far behind I am on my blog hopping! I've missed quite a few of your lovely creations!

Selma said...

This is gorgeous Glenda. I love florals and pastels and could see this in my kitchen. This goes on my to do list!

Janine said...

Just gorgeous Glenda!!

Wendy said...

Oh my gosh--that is just gorgeous! Whoever gets it as a gift will be thrilled!
Hope you're managing to keep cool. After our heatwave we had up here this past week, I don't even want to think about how hot it must be in your neck of the woods!

Leslie Miller said...

Wow! It's gorgeous! I don't see it as over the top. I just see it as incredibly beautiful! Would look great on the dining room table.

Lenoria said...

I love this box with all the flowers! I'm not sure I would put tea in it, but maybe. It's so gorgeous I know I could find something for it.