If you know anything about me, it’s that I love tea. I have several cups a day. I come from a big tea drinking family and have instilled the love of tea with both my kids. As a matter of fact, while my son was taking online classes at home from college, we had tea together every day at 3pm. It became a lovely ritual. In addition to drinking tea, I also enjoy making projects that involve tea bags and this fun tea box is a great one to make & give away. It was one of our May Club projects too. Just in time for International Tea day which was on May 21st. You can watch the video and then make some for yourself (to keep and/or give away). Giving tea to a friend or family member can happen all year long.
I made these boxes using the new In Colors and Tea Boutique bundle. You can make yours in any color and with any labeling (but the Tea Boutique bundle is perfect for this project).
I was able to fit 5 tea bags in each box. Most individual tea bag packets are the same size, 2-1/2″ x 3″,so you are not limited to just one brand.
Tea Box Video Tutorial
Tea Box Supply List
- Tea Boutique Bundle, 158667
- Colors I used: Starry Sky and Sweet Sorbet
- 2022/24 In Color Designer Series Paper, 159253
- Paper Trimmer (with scorer), 152392
- Paper Snips Scissors, 103579
- Stylish Shapes Dies, 159183
- Tailored Tag Punch (Now retired which I didn’t realize. You can substitute other shaped punches or even a rectangle. The size of the punch I used was 1-1/2″ x 2-1/4″
- Baker’s Twine Essentials pack (white twine), 155475
- Multipurpose Liquid Glue, 110755 (my favorite adhesive!)
- Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, 149653
- Tea bags!
You can purchase these (and any other supplies) right from this link:
www.mailsomethingpretty.com/shoponline
Once you make one tea box, you’ll find they come together pretty quickly if you want to make multiples. I think they would make great party favors, hostess gifts and surprise gift for a colleague, teacher or neighbor. I know I keep tea bags in my purse, why not make a box for yourself to keep in your purse?
Measurements
- Box Base – 5-3/8″ x 7-3/4″
- Score: Portrait position – 1/2″, 1-1/4″, 4-1/8″ & 4-7/8″. Landscape position – 1-3/4″, 2-1/2″, 5-1/2″ & 6-1/4″.
- Patterned Paper. Top – 2-5/8″ x 1-3/8″. Bottom – 2-5/8″ x 1-1/2″.
- **** Be sure when you are adhering the bottom patterned paper to ONLY adhere to 3 sides so the “clasp” will slide in to close the box.
As I mentioned above, this project was a Club project. My next round of Club is beginning in June and I am looking for new members to join us. Creative Club is good for both local and to-go stampers. You can read details on my Creative Club on this link and please, ask me any questions. Sign ups are due by June 7.
