I am thrilled to share my Giving Plate that I made last night. A few weeks ago I shared this craft idea I found on Pinterest and Facebook and I wanted to give it a try!
The above is the original I found. Try as I might I can not write in a straight line so I did what a lefty impatient crafter does best and well followed the circle of the plate.
I was thrilled with how this turned out. I washed the plate and dried it, then used a new sharpie marker and wrote out my poem. I placed the cup in a cold oven and then turned the oven on to 350 degrees for 30 mins, then I turned it off and allowed it to cool almost completely.
I had more plate when the poem ended so I added "May love and laughter fill your home and joy follow this plate wherever it may roam." Then I drew a heart in the center. I really enjoyed doing this and I am going to do this again. Try as I might I can not get my writing to look like all the wonderful examples on line but I think that adds to the charm of the plate, it is a true representation of who I am and how I write.
As I was creating the plate I was enjoying one of my new teas from Celestial Seasoning Teas this one is called
Tension Tamer. Caffeine Free and exactly what I needed this evening! This tea contains Eleuthero (Ginseng) Peppermint, Cinnamon, Ginger, Chamomile, Lemongrass, Licorice, Catnip (I know what you are thinking but catnip calms humans, but makes cats crazy! Go Figure!) this tea also included B6 and B12...I am so glad I brought this tea home and I am hoping I can find it here in Canada! If you are someone who enjoys Herbal Tea or someone who is under stress in your life I can tell you that this is a lovely blend and even great cold!
Thank you for joining me for A Cup of Tea and A Cozy Tea Craft today! As with all my posts I would love to hear from you so please leave me a comment here or email me at karenmowen@gmail.com
I have never tried that with a plate, but it would make a wonderful present for someone. I have tried the tea by Celestial Seasonings and I like it. If you cannot find it in Canada, see if you can find Nightly Calm by Twinings. My daughter and I swear by it. It has no bitter taste and within 30-45 minutes, we feel it working.
ReplyDeleteI really love your blog. Thanks for all the work you put in to it.
Deb
Thank you Deb, I am going to have to try that one! I will look for it today!
DeleteWhat a great idea to write in a circle.
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Thanks Ann, I likely could not have written straight anyway!
DeleteI've never heard of "The Giving Plate" idea... I love it! My family is spread out over two coasts, but I am going to share it with them as a possible new family tradition. Where in Canada do you live? I'm not a stalker, just curious. kat8762@aol.com
ReplyDeleteI am in Vancouver BC Canada about three hours North of Seattle.
DeleteVancouver is on my "Over-the-Rainbow" Bucket list...places outside the U.S. Have you read Murder at the Empress Hotel by Nancy Jill Thames? Tea at a fancy hotel? Bucket list! It takes place in Victoria on Vancouver Island. I'm reading her book 1, Murder in Half Moon Bay, a special place near where my husband and I spent our honeymoon and other special days. kat8762@aol.com
DeleteLove it!
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