Don't get me wrong, I love beading. (I'm sure that's no surprise to anyone who knows me.) But sometimes it's fun to make up some things that are quick and easy. So here are some cardstock "matchbook" style tea bag holders. They're really simple- I got a "stack" a little larger than 4x6" at Ben Franklin, cut the cards in half the long way, poked a mini-brad in one end, then folded so I can tuck one end in under the brad. I'll be buying some local teas to include as freebie thank you's for customers. This would also be a great way to dress up small things like handy wipes or insect repellent/sunscreen wipes for summer outings.
And because it's the end of the school year and time to make teacher appreciation gifts, I "cooked up" a bunch of ice resin for pendants. The trays are silver plated, and filled with a variety of different things. I really like the starfish story. (
Here's a version if you aren't familiar.) I think a lot of times, we don't see the difference a teacher makes right away and it seems like your kid could be lost in the crowd. But it's the little things that can make the biggest difference.
Well, we'll see how these turn out. As much as I love chemistry, I gotta give props to people who specialize in resin. You have to be patient- there's no frogging mistakes!
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