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with friends. |
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Always handmade just for you |
China and Paper Tableware and Teapots with Scripture Verses |
Send Teddy Bears and Tea to our Troops |
Tea Drinking Soldiers - in their own words |
Great Reference. Find a Tea Shop in your area or when you travel. Pictures, Menus & Reviews. |
Archived Photos & Articles of Interest |
Archived Forever Alice in Wonderland Issue |
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Hello Dear Ones - Well I actually did it. I filled the pot, watched and waited. The adage warns us to patience - "A watched pot never boils." However, I found it did boil, but it took such a long, long time. Anyone who is socked in with snow like I am now needs patience. It's been snowing for days! Here are two pictures from our home.  This was taken from my dining room window. You can see the drifting on the porch. This was taken of my front door. Oh my! Look at the deer protector on the garden gate. It's weighed over with the snow.  Here's my husband Richie playing in the snow with his snow blower. The temperature is a balmy 22 degrees F. Doesn't he look like he's having fun? I hope this newsletter finds you safe, warm and drinking a cup of tea. Grandma  Because I sponsor Bear Hugs to the Troops with my Friendship Tea Bags I occasionally receive letters from soldiers. Their desire to reach out to me is very touching. I wanted to share the letters with you. As you read the letters you will notice that some have email addresses. If you find the time, please send them a word of encouragement. Continue reading...  Oh my yes!
I have been having fun. I think this little bag purse would be perfect
dangling from the arm of a little girl. The three different sized
cutters will make fun and fancy sandwiches and cookies.
I also made a clutch purse that holds larger cookie cutters and recipe cards. Pix is on Cookie Cutter page. Yes, I am having too, too much fun in my sewing room. Do you make something special with Cookie Cutters? Please send a photo and tell us about it. It's fun to share ideas.
Amelia's is 1840 Victorian furnished tearoom. owned by two sisters, Bonnie Burton and Sue Kruger who opened the tearoom in 2005 naming their enterprise after their Grandmother whose portrait is featured in one of the dining rooms. AND Amelia's carries my Tea Gift products. Please visit Amelia's Teas and Holly. Have a wonderful luncheon and then say Hello to Bonnie and Sue for me. Here's the Tea Tip Bonnie shared in the article: "Always start with cold water, then heat. Steep tea for 3 - 5 minutes, depending on type. Edible Jersey, Winter 2009/10, page 23 in a Party Tea Dress Cindy's Mom was a wonderful 90 years old and to celebrate Mom's special day Cindy had a party at the Garden City Hotel NYC. She decorated the tables with pink floral centerpieces, champagne glasses and a box of Godiva Chocolate for each guest.   Life takes twists and turns.
Ruth wrote, "
Thanks for reminding me about the book. I hate to say this but I have not had
the time to read anything for the review. I am living in chaos with the
construction and have too many things on my mind to really pay attention. The
only thing that I have been reading is the daily Bible readings. I hope that you won't be
too disappointed. Her life will settle down and she will be able to concentrate on a book review for us in the future. In the meantime...those of you who haven't read her last review might enjoy this. Continue reading... Sometimes I go at ninety miles an hour - especially when I'm putting together The Gazette because (as my Mom would have said) I'm "Last Minute Annie" when it comes to meeting the Cracked Teapot's deadline. My special thanks always go to Maureen who diligently proof reads the articles and corrects every jot and tittle. I lift my tea cup to you again! |
This year I have devised a new Wonderland Word puzzle. And just like those who ran the Caucus Race, if you finish and tell me about it there shall be prizes for all. Don't let the Queen of Hearts know you are having fun without her. Lewis Carroll wrote Alice in Wonderland in 1865 and the sequel Through the Looking Glass in 1871. Since then there have been countless book releases, play productions (I'll be seeing one with my Grandson soon.) and movie renditions of this timeless story. The latest offering of Alice's adventures down the rabbit hole is the current release of the movie with Johnny Depp as The Mad Hatter.  You may also wish to view my 2009 tribute to Mr. Carroll - his real name was Charles Lutwidge Dodgson - that includes a Pop-Up trip to Wonderland Fall down rabbit hole here.  Our friend Faith is one Prudential Spirit Award Winners.
Prudential awards two young people from each state based on their volunteer zeal in their community.
Faith won because of her efforts with Bear
Hugs to the Troops.
In addition to a visit to our nation's capitol during Cherry Blossom time, Faith along with the other winners will have the opportunity to meet the president. We all lift our tea cups to you dear Faith in a salute to your love of country and devotion to our troops. Thank you for being such a good example of citizenship.  Brenda from North Caroline wanted a tiny teapot purse for her 21 month old
grand-daughter. She wondered if my little Teapot Gift Bag would work
as a purse for her young tea lover. Oh my! YES! Thank you Brenda for your
great idea. And Sandy from New Jersey had an idea for my Little Teapot Bag. She turned one into a refrigerator
magnet by putting a magnet inside the bag. Here's my family having tea at home. Very Cute!
Thank you Sandy for your great idea.
These are frugal times. But that doesn't mean we have to give up those little bursts of indulgence that
make us happy. Decorated Sugar Cubes on a tea table are an indulgence.
Does anyone out there make these for fun gift giving or as a hobby business? What about you cake decorators? Would you be willing to share your expertise with a picture lesson? I think this would be a very girlie thing to learn. May 6, Power of the Purse, Duluth, MN My Teapot Purse will be part of United Way's Imagination Library fund raiser. May 14 Junior Women's League Event Something closer to home -.A donation basket of my tea gifts will be a part of the Lunch with The Authors fundraiser. June 11 - 13: Tea Expo 2010 Las Vegas My tea gifts - favorites & new offerings - will be in a shared space w/ The Tea House Times. I have received quite a few requests from military families for Tea Cozies with an American Flag theme. So, I ordered a bolt of this fabric. I'm waiting for its arrival.  for the June Issue The next Cracked Teapot Gazette will eblast on June 1st. Join the fun! Send a photo and a blurb about your last Tea Party. Or reminisce about your favorite tea-someone. Write a review about the last Tea Room you visited. Share in a recipe for a sandwich spread or dessert. Maybe you are like Brenda and Sandy who can see a creative new use for one of my products. OR maybe you have a creative tea craft that you'd like to share. You may send articles, photos, missives and ideas anytime. Send TODAY! |
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