Saturday, March 13, 2010

Tea for two and two for tea

Two sweet friends of mine are taking that brave step and getting married! Except it's not such a scary step for them because they're so ridiculously in love and happy that you just know it's right.

I always find engagement presents tricky. Wedding are easy - there are registries, god love them. But engagement parties are a different story - you're left to your own devices. So I took matters into my own hands and bought some of these amazing Porcelaine pens and made them a teapot! It's not a masterpiece by any means, but it is easy as pie (maybe easier, it only goes in the oven for 35 minutes to fire)
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11 comments:

  1. RahMarch 13, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    That's gorgeous! Where did you get the porcelain pens from?

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  2. emmaMarch 13, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    Thank you!! I bought them online from The Art Shop (http://www.theartshop.com.au/) but apparently you can get them from Oxford Art Supplies too!
    They're not cheap but they're lots of fun and a quick way to spruce up pretty plain items. And I love that it just needs your home oven!

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  3. amy is the partyMarch 13, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    Sooo pretty. You did a great job! I'm sure they'll love it ;)

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  4. JessMarch 13, 2010 at 6:36 PM

    This is a really good idea. I really want to give it a go, because I would be stoked to receive something like this!

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  5. Clare BMarch 13, 2010 at 9:30 PM

    That looks awesome! I want one.

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  6. Lorraine @NotQuiteNigellaMarch 14, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    OMG that is BRILLIANT! Have you ever thought of selling these? I'd buy them as a gift for friends!! You are full of fantastic ideas :D

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  7. kellyMarch 14, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    This is super cute, I'd be SO impressed if someone gave me this. Hope they love it! I have a bunch of those porcelaine pens, I'm feeling inspired now, and may actually use them :)

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  8. KatMarch 14, 2010 at 9:20 PM

    Wow! What a great idea. I love it! I can't write that neatly but so I would never be able to make one as pretty as yours.

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  9. Iron Chef ShellieMarch 15, 2010 at 9:35 PM

    The moment I saw this I thought, 'where can i buy this'. But to find out you actually made it... =O

    Fantastic idea!

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  10. emmaMarch 16, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    thanks so much guys!
    i've got some plain salt and pepper shakers at home that i might doll up tonight too!
    i'm a bit worried with how well the design will keep so i might give one a few runs through the dishwasher... it says they're dishwasher proof but i want to be 100% sure!
    and then i might even think about selling some :)

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  11. kateMarch 16, 2010 at 9:05 PM

    wow. excellent. excellent idea. excellent finished product. excellent.

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