After Christmas last year, I found a cute "toy" wicker teapot and teacup set on sale at T.J. Maxx. I thought it would be ideal for planting herbs in the spring, and it would be, but every time I thought about doing that, I realized I was concerned about dirt and water ruining the wicker, as would be the likely outcome. So instead of just moving the tea set around some more, I decided I needed a solution that would be less likely to sully it, and so … it's now sitting on my craft table, but that's only a partial solution. The teapot, it turns out, is great for holding the larger markers I've been acquiring for coloring cards.
I thought the cup would hold a few of the smaller markers, and it would, but it's so lightweight that it tips over! Another idea I've had is that I can simply use the cups to store those small paper bits that pile up when I'm crafting: tiny leaves, small flower buds, and that sort of thing.
Another thought is that I could hot glue the teacup to the saucer, and maybe that would provide some stability. Any of you crafty friends have other ideas? I'd love to hear them! (But I have found no crafty uses for wicker teaspoons!)
The teapot makes a great marker holder! I’d use the teacup for small “leftovers” or small embellishments. The spoons, however, will just have to settle for being cute!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great way to store makers. If you don't want to glue the cup, maybe put something heavy and flat in the bottom like a rock?
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I'm sure I can find a flat rock around here.
DeleteI think hot-gluing the teacup to the saucer sounds like the best idea. A simple solution is sometimes the best!
ReplyDeleteMy husband says that about cooking, too, that the simplest recipes are very often the best!
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