the Japanese wife
pours a hot afternoon tea
her canary sings
So, who drinks afternoon tea? Not me. But someone in my family does drink it every night. And they save me the tea bags, which I dry out, empty, and use to make teeny, tiny, whimsical tea bag art. The backs have a written description of the art, and occasionally there is a special little surprise tucked inside the tea bag, which can be easily pulled out with the string. My goal is a box full (an old cardboard jewelry box) and when I have the box filled, I have no clue what I'll do with it. Probably give it away. I seriously doubt I will continue with more. It's a first for me and I'm already kind of/sort of over it. Still, it's fun making this art. Delicate paper, careful not to tear it! My box is probably about half full because they easily smash down when the lid goes on.
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I raise my hand! I drink hot, afternoon tea! I love your haiku and canary drawing! And then? Your whimsical teabag art is just amazing! When your box is full... I am sure these little treasures will whisper to you as to where they want to go. Thank you for sharing them with us Judie!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I've never seen tea bags so colorful & pretty. I think I'd like a collection like this!!!
ReplyDelete(Not a tea drinker unless it's decaffeinated)
PS. Of course I always enjoy your haiku...that goes without saying.
DeleteLOVE your creations.
ReplyDeleteI do drink tea, and to my shame use tea bags rather than leaf tea more often that not...
And, as always, love your haiku.
Tea and birdsong a cherry combination. Happy Friday Judie
ReplyDeleteMuch💛🌍💛love
Your haiku evokes a story, I love it and I do love your teabag-art! I have lots of art-friends and some work with/on teabags too but I never tried it myself, it's too small and delicate for me I think... I love how your bags and art looks!! Enjoy your weekend, hug from the Netherlands
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful tea and art creations ~ box full of creative tea bags sounds awesome ~ XX ~ Happy Weekend to you !
ReplyDeleteLiving moment by moment,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Perhaps the canary will also get a sip of tea?
ReplyDeleteI had no idea you made art on teabags. How wonderful! The daisy in particular looks exquisite. And I love that you get your bags from others. That is so cool!
ReplyDeleteFirst, your creations are breath taking! Truly love them all! You are such a talent! And, to get the tea bags from others!! I agree with Magaly, so cool! Love your poem!!! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy quite a few cups of tea during my day!
ReplyDeleteLoved your tea bag art :)
All the best Jan
one moment i hear a canary and almost smell the fragrant tea. the next moment i am introduced to your "story quilt" of daily teabag creations. you never cease to amaze me!
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