My sister and I are wracking our brains thinking of little souvenir/token gifts she can give to some of the many people from all over the world she will meet and befriend as a Games Maker at London 2012 Olympic Games, and these came to me in a flash of inspiration.
The packets are glassine bags as used by stamp collectors (I believe), the Union Flags are from cut up paper chains that I had left over from Royal Wedding and the three charms, well I’ve had them forever. I was desperate to have them (because I love tiny things) and then thought what on earth do I do with them when I got them … I never thought I would ever use them ….. but now I find the teabag charm is just so perfect.
I put a tiny bit of double sided tape to stick the flag on to the turned over lip of the packet, then punched a small hole through the layers, attaching the teapot and teabag together with a brad. The teacup is held in place with an adhesive. foam pad.
I think this is an idea I can adapt for other occasions, but it’s the charms that really make it!
10 comments:
I love it! The freebie craft stamper tea cup stamp would love fab too (it was from early last year)
Mmmm, a good cup of rosie lee, quintissentially english, perfect gift. Take care, Lyn x
its really is a perfect gift for any one from overseas it has great Britain all over it fab i love it they also look expensive do they do a peel off with a tea theme if your making a lot big love Marc
What a fantastic gift, and what a great gift to give - perfect x x
Love it - they sum us up brilliantly
Sue
a stunning gift, they look great
Tilly
These are superb and I am sure people will love them x
A beautiful gift. Hugs Bee
I'm off to Roverway (the European Scout & Guide Jamboree) in Finland this summer and that's a fab idea for a English swap to do for much the same reason, to give the scouting and guiding memebers we meet and become friends with over camp!
What a fantastic idea!
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