Jan 30 2010
Get Well Soon! * Tea in a Tin
Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! To say the least, it is “brisk” here in N. Texas! I’m huddled in the studio with a blankie and more for sure, when typically I’m one of the last to be bothered by cold. Apparently 27 degrees is past my limit. … 
Blessings to my friends who have it even colder, indeed!
I’ve got an little altered bandaid tin to share with you today. It’s filled with lemon tea bags, just right for our friends who have caught a bug or a cold. Hmmmmmm … Maybe I should make another one that just says, Stay Warm! The sentiment was stamped with pigment ink directly onto the printed paper, then heat embossed with clear embossing powder. Paper edges were sponged with plum ink on the sentiment layers as well as on the edges of the altering paper.
Tex’s Tip: My favorite adhesive for applying any items to tin, including paper, is Scor-Tape. I love that it has a very high degree of “tack” (adhesive strength), and it is still thin enough that it doesn’t add bulk behind the paper. Additionally, it’s static-free when you peel off the white backing …. so much easier than chasing the peeled red bits from the red line adhesives.
In some small way, the bandaid tin seems appropriate here this week. I’m steadily using sport bandaids to dress a cut on my foot … another ‘remembrance’ from the trip home from CHA. As I was stepping off from a “people-mover” at the PHX airport, a male crew member from US Airways hurried on past me, and wheeled his travel briefcase over my sandaled left foot. My sandal went on ahead of me, and I spun around trying to catch something to keep from falling. The crew member was long gone, even though I’m sure my ouchy shout was heard by several. Oh well … the cut has stopped leaking, but is still getting daily antibiotic care with bandaids. Tex’s Tip: Beware of those feisty rolling bags when you least expect it …. and perhaps consider wearing something other than sandals in the airport! LOL
It’s good to be back at home, even in this freezy weather. Last night I finally got some longer, much-needed sleep …. ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Thanks so much for your visit here at Savor the Journey. Here’s to a sweet weekend for each of you!
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Project Recipe: STAMPS = Grande Striped Get Well Text
INKS = SU Perfect Plum (Craft & Classic)
PAPERS = dsp from The Paper Studio, SU Perfect Plum
ACCESSORIES = Spellbinders Nestabilities Scallop Rectangles, Ranger Clear Embossing Powder, Scor-Tape, pop dots, sponge, various ribbons, tea bags
7 responses so far
How fun is this tin Bev! the great colors alone would make a person feel better! love the font on that stamp!!!
Hey girlfriend….I can’t believe you are cold…not my hot blooded Red Hot Momma!!!! It finally got up to the upper 40’s here today…Whoohoo!!! I hope your foot is getting better…I should have tackled that man!!! Jeezzzz…what a way for you to end the trip!!! I just LOVE your little tin….sooo cute with all the ribbons and the tea inside!!! This is the perfect gift for someone who needs a pick me up!!! Sure do miss seeing you everyday….:(
Ohhhh cuuuuteness!!!!!!!!!! I totally, seriously am gonna CASE this band aid tea gifty!!!!! I love it!!! Sooooo glad you had a wonderful time…….well, except for the dingbat rolling the suitcase over your foot! HUGS!!!
Darling tin Bev!! So sorry about your foot!! That is terrible and the fact that he didn’t stop to apologize!! I hope it heals soon!! Big hugs
I love tea! What a fun idea to use this tin. I think I have one of these laying around. This would be fun to decorate and have at work.
Love this!!! It was sooooo nice meeting you at CHA!!! You are super duper cool!!! I still need to put photos up on my blog!!! Have a great week!!
Tenia
I love this altered box! so very bright and cheery!!!
what a bummer about your foot though… hope it feels better soon.
I have some great news I wanted to share with you – I am going to be one of the guest artists for Rubbernecker here in Ohio at the stamping convention in April! 🙂 I am so super-dee-duper excited!!! any chance you will be there?