Tea for One - Going Away Gift

I'm saying till later to a good friend this week as she moves back east for a new job.

I created a tea related gift for her.  This is a placemat made from pansy fabric on one side and a purple one (her favorite color) on the back, though it is completely reversible.  I sewed the green twill tape to the front piece then sewed the 2 pieces together.  I turned it inside out and and "quilted" it along the edges and the trim.



I included a purple napkin which matches the back side of the placemat.  It is a good match to the purple in the pansy fabric which is why I selected it.



 
I did say Tea for One.

This tea set is by MAXWELL & WILLIAMS Basic White Porcelain Tea-for-One Set.  It includes a tea pot, tea cup and saucer.  I love the simple design of this combination.  It works well with the pansy fabric.







I included a box of her favorite Jasmine Green Tea.



I will miss our brainstorming sessions about crafts, small business challenges and life always with a cup of tea.

Here's the card I made.  It features a piece of watercolor paper which measures 4x6 inches. I added a piece of silver paper cut with the Stampin Up Large Scallop edgelit.  I wrapped several lengths of ribbon across the top and added 3 silk flowers held with a flower sequin and a blue brad.  I added a bird punched with the SU Bird punch. He is sitting on a turquoise branch.  This was layered onto a large half sheet card with a turquoise sentiment layer and onto a purple card base.

I will be sharing with the following:

Tuesday Cuppa Tea hosted by Ruth at Antiques and Tea Cups
Bernideen's Friends Sharing Tea
Share Your Cup #221 hosted by Jan at Daily Cup with Mrs Olson

Mosaic Monday - Tea for One

I have set up tea for me today.  I wanted individual tea bag saucers for when I serve tea and found these porcelain spoons at a garage sale. The price was right so they came home with me.  I am storing them in a glass dish for now. The top right is a few chocolate almonds in a bowl.  The main photo is breakfast. Muffins, cheese, and a banana with with a large cup of tea.  In the bottom left is my honey jar, center is the glass coasters, and bottom right is a yellow Tuppeware container where the goodies for tea are stored.  Golden yellow and navy blue is the color scheme for my kitchen and I am using golden yellow and turquoise in the dining room.  It's a work in progress.  I found a gorgeous honey dish the other day, so keep an eye here for it in a later post.

Sharing this at Mosaic Monday at Lavender Cottage hosted by Judith.