New Quick Gift Idea

This little sign...was a FUN quick and easy project. The wooden sign covered in scrap booking paper was left over from our Ladies Luncheon last year. Remember?.. "Bloom Where You Are Planted"

I wanted to make something for my sweet neighbor...about to deliver a new baby GIRL. I bought these "stickers" on sale quite a while ago and pulled them out for idea inspiration...

Awww..LOVE PAPER DOILIES...yes!!

Going to purchase some cute ribbon for the holes that will be drilled in the upper left and right corners for hanging.

Maybe...polka dot! Love Polka Dots too!

I made three...

... planning to make some BOY signs as well. These could be used with any kind of 3 D stickers...I'm on the look out now. My CREATIVE HEART linking to my brain...is dreaming of all different THEMES that could be used.


ENJOY.. And Have a CREATIV HEART kind of day!!
HOPE

Tea DELIGHTS....

How yummy!!! Chocolate covered GIGANTIC strawberries, punchbowl cake (too good for words!)...a first-white chocolate berry tarts THE BEST!....an array of sandwiches with my signature ribbon Tea Sandwich of dried apricots, pecans, cream cheese and honey...soooo good! A pleasant mild taste with crunch.

One of our favorites is the cheese ball...this year the gal that makes it..put small portions in mini cupcake cups...perfect, since it's time consuming and awkward to scoop the cheese off the ball..though it looks pretty beforehand!

This is another of the crafted tea tables... Whimsical...with birds, feathers etc.

" A little birdie told me"



...a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter. Ecclesiastes 10:20b

and A COUNTRY HOME.... this had so much detail..the napkins were bandannas with a wooden spoon attached with a bread recipe.

The verse.. Give us this day our daily bread. Matthew 6:11



and finally...our tea gift...




a nice porcelain tea caddy. Our scrap booking gal and her daughters made the cute flowers for the front of the boxes. The middle of the flower has a teapot stamp! Cute touch. The ladies loved the gift which can be used for used tea bags, rings, soap for guest..or even set as decor on a shelf.

I hope that you have gleaned some ideas here for your next TEA!! I'd love to know...and see your photos too!

TEA and FRIENDS!!!

HOPE

continued...Ladies TEA

The luncheon this year was filled with so many enjoyable decorations...

This table represented the main theme: "TIME FOR TEA"

This lovely little tea set was unique in it's coming about...my mother gave me the sugar and creamer set a few years ago!... one day while shopping at TJ MAX in my search for luncheon decor...I happened upon the lovely tea pot that MATCHED my cream and sugar set! Yes..I was beside myself!!! and the price was fantastic! Thankfully, no one could see my inside JUMPING up for joy!! Then...weeks later..I found the matching "TEA" cups! Not only was it perfect with the TEA emblem-matching the tea pot,but a nice treasure for myself to keep.





The creative young gal that usually does my scrapbooking work...was unable this year...and another TALENTED young woman came through with the most gorgeous work!

I wrote this poem and asked if she could embellish it somehow??? for me to use as a display! VOILA...a masterpiece!!! so adorable as a TEA BAG!!!




“Time for Tea”
Lovely moments of friendship
Spent over a cup of tea
Aromas of a pleasant scent
Memories of unity
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A beautiful cup of hospitality
Generosity, oh so sweet
Blessed around the Word of God
Our faith in Eternity meet.


It was indeed a wonderful time just as the poem states. Lovely moments of friendship (as you will see in my next post of the different tables our ladies decorated)...wonderful aromas of Creme Brulee and various flavors of tea...we reflected on our past luncheons..this was the ninth! I myself couldn't believe I've been doing this for nine years!! Next year being the tenth..I get to be a guest! I hope..as the ladies have shown their own talents and have learned from the experience over the years..preparing themselves..and Lord willing if any of their husbands are called into the ministry...

They now can put on a lovely Ladies Luncheon and feel confident.

I have been thankful and blessed in the opportunity... Titus 2..that the aged women...TEACH the younger women...

Please join me again as I share more on this fun, creative occasion.

HOPE

Ladies Spring Luncheon 2010

WELCOME to the Bloom Where You Are Planted 2010 Ladies Luncheon!

I'll have to post this in several parts ..there is so much to share!


Each year I pick a THEME and Bible verse to match and display them on an easel.

It's amazing how FUN scrap booking paper is to work with. The lovely patterns in this packet were full of wonderful colors. This is Stampin' Up paper.




This green check was in a Martha Stewart Packet...



I also used rub ons for the wording and flowers. I just cut out what I wanted to use. EASY and look how cute..adding the ribbon was the final touch.

And...here is what I made to wear as Hostess...I gave you a peek at the fabric..remember?


I wore a white blouse and black skirt underneath.... it made the perfect outfit for a GARDEN themed luncheon.

...more to come!!

May your Garden bring forth fruit abundantly!!
HOPE