Wednesday 8 April 2009

Irresistible Charms

Every now and then I spot some supplies on Etsy that are just impossible to resist - and, if I'm honest - 90% of the time they are tea themed.

It's sad but true that if you stick a teacup or teapot on something I will want it, and tea-themed supplies means tea-themed sewing which is always good, right? Ahem.

My latest Etsy purchase along these lines was a batch of charms from WalkingChick - teacups! teapots! teabags! and sewing machines! (yes, I know there's no tea connection there but they were still rather lovely) ...... I'm not going to start making charm jewellery any time soon, but I'm definitely hoping to use these to embellish my pieces somehow. The teacups and teapots are especially lovely - those little flowers! Wonderful!

12 comments:

Pair of Writers said...

You and your tea!! Just kidding, they are very cute. I happen to be a coffee drinker so it's a bit hard for me to understand the tea addiction, but I'm glad you love it so!

Swirlyarts said...

Oh they are gorgeous! Can't wait to see how you use them!

Fabric Nation said...

These are lovely! you might like these too... http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22987282

I bought them to decorate tags for teacup related things I am making based on my teacup collection. Have fun with them!

LPFish said...

you know I am with you all the way with tea... nothing makes me feel as good as tea!

Rebekah said...

Tea-riffic!

Rhiannon said...

Omguh! How badly do I want me some of those? Pretty badly I'd say...

Hows the r&r going?
xxx

Laura said...

oooh... those are nice! I can't wait to see what you do with them!

Anonymous said...

I have the same charms! I got mine from Crafty Charms in the UK from eBay, hopefully that's useful info for you ;)

Vicky aka Stichr said...

I ended up placing a huge order with Walking Chick!! Thank You for the link.

domestikate said...

These are so cute! And the perfect selection for a tea-loving crafter. Very tempting!

Clare said...

Ooo I am currently making some teapot covered knickers (as you do...) and was trying to think of a way of embellishing them. This has inspired me!

I'll let you know when I finish the knickers too if your tea love stretches this far!

Bugs and Fishes said...

That sounds like a fun (if slightly crazy!) project, Clare - please do link me to it when you're finished :)