T is not just for Tea Time

I don't know how many of us still have a dedicated tea time but many China sets still come with them. Sometimes dainty but always decorative, tea cups and their saucers can have a new life outside of just the dinner table.

As a rule Tea Cups don't survive as well as other dishes to be passed down in families, or they end up in shops or auctions as singles. While bad for a proper Tea Time it's good for crafters. 

Let's start with a simple but elegant idea, which is only proper for a tea cup. Other candle companies can't compare to ones that you make at home in a pretty cup. 

Here's a step by step process from My Kitchen Antics that will help you create these at home. What a great idea for wedding, holidays or shower gifts!

Now for those who prefer their tea Alfresco how about ideas for the garden? Bird feeders, planters or just garden decor are just some of the things you can use tea cups for.

                                                       Stand feeders Via StoneGable           \

   or a Hanging version via My So Called Crafty Life      

        

Tea Cups in the garden aren't just for the birds how about bringing a little garden inside with planters.

via Life with little ones                                       

via The Spruce

Or how about a Fairy garden for your little ones (or yourself). I think fairies love tea cups personally!

Lauren at Camp Makery has lots of great ideas on miniature gardens.

Add a bit of Whimsy to your garden.. You never know when you might be visited by a white rabbit who is always running a bit late..

Details and picture by Kylnnnn on Gardenweb

You never know when you might be visited by a white rabbit who is always running a bit late..so it's best to be prepared with tea cup towers and tiers for your garden party!

via ideas.partyandeventguide.com

or as tiered desert stands

via Aquaseventy6

Parties always need decorations so check out these wreaths made with Tea Cups. I'm in awe..

tutorial by giggly girl at Craftster

As for crafting with Tea Cups I think the ideas are only limited by your imagination! Their delicate shape, wide range of patterns and availability turn them into a crafter's dream. 

We're on the last week of the challenge! If you've had it this far give yourself a big hand! The end is in sight but we still have so many more fun ideas to go yet, so stay in touch! I'll see "U" tomorrow!