Just don’t call her a tea bag lady. She’s sensitive.

Ms. Twinings is proudly composed of a paperboard tea box and some tea tags. Everything is reused except the glue holding her together. I thought about making the movable variety, but she seemed like the wild type with all that caffeine.
Why make a paperboard person?
I’m so glad you asked. Please check back and I’ll give you all the extremely valid reasons for taking 10 to make one of these.
PS – That thing on her chest is a magnet. Ms. Twinings is occupying my refrigerator door.
Image via me.

Earlier today, I unloaded my fun Tea Tag Confetti post. You thought it was fun, right?
Here’s a project that requires a little glue, but it’s lovely for a tea sipper.
Simple directions for Tea Tag Bookmark:
-After selecting your favorite tags, arrange in pattern. I used six tags.
-Apply small amounts of glue to bottom tips of tags and begin building the bookmark.
-Wipe away any excess glue on both sides of bookmark.
-Tie a ribbon or a used tea string to the top.
-Let rest between magazine pages, layered with books.
-After just minutes, enjoy your new junk creation!
I chose a stained tea string for a …read more

If you’re throwing a party for a tea lover, like Marye over at Kettle & Cup, then tea tags are the perfect confetti. If you don’t think your guest of honor would enjoy a tea theme, glue on some glitter or small buttons — make it personal to the person you’re honoring. Just don’t glue on anything with sharp edges, ouch.
Tea tag disclaimer to ease me of guilt: Yip, buying individually wrapped tea with paper tags isn’t so eco-conscious, but if you find yourself with a stack of it, like from a gift or because you’re addicted to Twinnings Irish …read more