Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Paper Craft: Teacup Card

Here's an easy card to make for just about any occasion. I'm planning on using it for Mother's Day. It would also make a nice tea party invitation. On the back of the teabag is the message. Simple directions below.

Supplies
White heavy card stock
Scissors
Exacto knife
Glue
String

Right click, copy and save to a program such as Word. Print out teacup template. It's designed to fit on standard letter size paper.

Cut out teacup and rectangle. Fold both in half so they line up as perfect as possible. Unfold.

Apply glue to teacup (refer to picture). Fold together. Let dry.

Cut out a piece of paper the same size as the tea bag. Tape the string to the paper. Cover up the string by taping the teabag to the paper. Tape string to the inside of the rectangle template and glue shut.

Write message on back. Hopefully your message will look nicer than the one above. Now just tuck the teabag/message into the teacup. Done.
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28 comments:

  1. NatalieApril 21, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    super cute and perfect for mother's day!

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  2. KCApril 21, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    This is adorable. I can't wait to make it!

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  3. mushroommeadowsApril 21, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    lichee black tea?? How does that taste? :)

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  4. zakkalifeApril 21, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    The lichee flavor is really subtle. It tastes more like black tea with a hint of fruit flavor.

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  5. babalismeApril 21, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    sooo clever! You have the cleverest ideas!

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  6. RennaApril 21, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    Jessica, this and the teacup votice candle are both fantastic ideas!

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  7. Amy@Let's ExploreApril 21, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    Super cute! Those would make *adorable* invites... :)

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  8. BelApril 21, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    Yes, what a cute and fantastic idea!

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  9. babalismeApril 22, 2009 at 3:52 AM

    you got an award!!

    here > http://babalisme.blogspot.com/

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  10. TriciaApril 22, 2009 at 6:45 AM

    Cute, I'm thinking this would also be cute with a larger mug and some hot chocolate during the winter months.

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  11. triciaApril 22, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    oh so adorable. And a great idea that could have different applications.

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  12. urban craftApril 22, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    I love this idea, It's going to be perfect for so many people I know. Thanks!

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  13. AyieApril 22, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    mom will love this one, she likes drinking tea! So unique and cute

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  14. World Wide AlternativeApril 22, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    Awwwwwww, beautiful, as always...XXxx

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  15. alexanderApril 24, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    Very creative idea. I think I will used that for my Mother's Day card!

    Thanks.

    Alexander
    Alex's World! - http://www.kakinan.com/alex

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  16. macatiApril 24, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    this is so wonderful!!!! love the idea!

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  17. MelissaApril 27, 2009 at 7:32 AM

    I love this craft...beautiful!

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  18. Yarni Gras!April 27, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    omgosh, that is such a great idea.....too bad they don't make Jack Daniel tea bags for MY mom! LOL!

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  19. AddieApril 30, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    I made these for an early Mother's Day tea party today and all the ladies loved them! Thank you for the inspiration!

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  20. HänniMay 5, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    I have to tell you, I made this card and its *adorable*. I don't have a color printer, so I printed your pattern and traced onto a piece of cardstock that had a lovely floral print on it (picked it up at Michaels). In addition to the teabag, I also stuffed a little gift card in there--it was the perfect size. Great project!

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  21. katieMay 7, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    Hi,

    I just recently stumbled upon the work of Shinzi Katoh--a big zakka artist. I'd never heard of zakka either, and a Google search led me to your blog. I love it! Your crafts look easy and fun and USEFUL! Your book reviews are also nicely done.

    I also blog (about books, crafts, motherhood, etc.) and I'd like to link your blog to a post I'm working on. Thanks for the great info and inspiration.

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  22. LieslMay 19, 2009 at 3:08 AM

    What a brilliant idea and a delightful card.

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  23. Harmini.AJune 15, 2009 at 4:11 AM

    Hey (:

    I love this!
    Do you have a printable version of the template?

    harmini.a@hotmail.com

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  24. mel m. m. mccarthyJune 17, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    This is ultra gorgeous! Thank you SO much for sharing it! :O)

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  25. BillieSeptember 21, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    Thank you! How adorable! I can't wait until I make a few of these, perfect thank you gifts. Sorry, as you can tell I'm way behind on my blog reading.

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  26. kygbsDecember 5, 2010 at 1:01 AM

    I was searching everywhere for the perfect invitation for my sisters high tea baby shower, I wasn't happy with anything I found, then I stumbled across this and was ecstatic! Thanks.

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  27. jessicaMay 6, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    this is so very adorable. perfect for any occasion, friendship, birthday, etc.

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  28. tubarozaMay 31, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    Cute idea and inspirational too!

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