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Saturday, July 12, 2014

Mad Tea Party and Where Bloggers Create


If you are looking for my post for 
Where Bloggers Create for 2016 click here.  

(I somehow made a mistake when entering and placed the link for the 2014 post...sorry for the confusion).


2014 post is below..................


Today is finally the day for two annual online party events!  
First is my post for the 7th Annual Mad Tea Party hosted by Vanessa Valencia.  
Second is my post for Where Bloggers Create hosted by  Karen Valentine.
Read further for my posts in participation.

These sweet siblings and best friends share a delicious cup of tea.  The tiny pair measure just 2 1/4" tall and the teacup measures 1 3/4" tall.  Everything (except the glass cloche) is made of paper.  A removable banner hangs from the top of the cloche that reads "You, me and a cup of tea."  With care, the dolls can be posed and re-positioned.  The "tea" and two sugar cubes can be removed as well.











And here is where I create....



Not much has changed since last year except that I've taken over empty spaces on the walls and ceiling.  I use chunky frames as shelves and a drawer organizer as a place to display a collection of little things.  Paper dolls are taped or nailed to the wall and one hook holds more than one thing.


A garbage find magazine rack holds jars of buttons and sea shells and artwork from favorite artists and a vintage suitcase keeps sheets of crepe paper flat and safe.


My apron serves more often as a a pretty chair cover than as clothing protection...I never want to bother putting it on...besides, I wear junk clothes when I create anyway.


I removed a broken drawer from a vintage chest and use it to store crates of paper.


Wow!...now that I look at this picture, it looks like a lot of cluttered junk, but it's not.  I have everything I need and use most at hand.  And when I am stumped for ideas I can ponder over this "junk" for inspiration.


Thanks for taking the tour of my small workspace!

45 comments:

  1. Loveliest place to create!! You must enjoy it so much!! It looks like the workbench studio of a proper toy maker, how fun!!!

    Thank you so much for joining in the Mad Tea magic!
    A very merry unbirthday to you!

    <3 Vanessa {A Fanciful Twist}

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  2. oh I just love it! darling! and what fun to sit and play in there!!!!!! kat

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  3. I love your space. I love your Balloons, just right for flights of fancy :)

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  4. My mouth is literally agape at your talent and your space.
    I want to come over and play!
    Even better, can you come create my space for me?

    http://dogsmomvisits.blogspot.com/2014/07/a-fanciful-twists-7th-annual-mad-tea.html

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  5. Both your posts are lovely but I'm really loving that little teacup you have made with the couple inside, it's brilliant.

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  6. Wow! You are so artistic and talented! I love your space and all of your beautiful things! I'm off to look at more pics on your blog! Have a magical day! Hugs, Diane http://lavenderdreamstoo.blogspot.com/2014/07/through-looking-glass-by-lewis-carroll.html#

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  7. How fun to have a dedicated creative work space! Happy day to you! ~Tricia. My tea party: http://castlesncrownsboutique.blogspot.com/2014/07/mad-tea-party-2014-and-giveaway.html

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  8. Love your creativity...I enjoyed seeing some of your projects because it looks like you and I have made several of the same art projects. Except, your figurines and hot air ballons are soooo creative. Love your little space. Its a great place to escape!
    Teresa
    www.foxhollowstudio.com

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  9. nice creative spot! love the tea siblings :)
    Susan

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  10. I noticed the wall hanging about collection of hats, very cute! Really like all the different hot air balloons you have hanging on the walls. The apron on the chair looks like it is almost pretty enough to hang up! Enjoyed stopping by today.

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  11. Came for the Mad Tea Party and stayed for that amazing studio of yours! Your creations are absolutely amazing! What a beautiful creative blog find ;) Happy tea partying!

    http://broomsticksandlace.blogspot.ca/2014/07/a-fanciful-twist-mad-tea-party-2014.html

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  12. A tea party is essential in your magical work space.

    Love it!

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  13. Wow! This is my kind of space! I love all the hot air balloons and larger than life characters. :-)
    ~Carmen~

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  14. Such a fun and colourful space. It must be easy to get creative there!

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  15. Fabulous!! Your celebration is delightful, my Dear,and I love your workspace...I'm so glad I stopped by!
    Hugs,
    Anne
    www.alittlefurinthepaint.blogspot.com

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  16. Your creative space is so whimsical. It must be a delightful space to make your creations in.
    Do have a lovely Mad Tea Party!
    XO
    Ta! Ta!
    Teresa in California

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  17. Oh I just LOVE all your collections of whimsy!! Oh for a closer look. Couldn't see where I could become a follower?
    Judy

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  18. And what fun and pretty creations they are, Melanie! I could see being quite happy sitting here creating surrounded by all the colors and your little friends. Your space looks to be about the same size as mine. Amazing what we can fit into a smaller space! : )

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  19. First of all, I love your dolls. Love, love, love them! Those two, with their bright smiles from ear to ear, are just wonderfu;l! And secondly, I an in love with your studio! I just adore it. I'm inspired, even! So I think I'll come and make dolls at your house. I'll bring cake if you make the tea! Deal?

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  20. Thanks for the tour of your work space.
    I do see lots of inspiration for sure.

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  21. You have lots and lots of fab color. Love your designs! Enjoyed the tour.

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  22. What a fun and whimsical place to create! Thank you so much for joining WBC and sharing it with all of us!

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  23. That’s a tremendous post on Tea Party and Marmalade! I love small parties like this one. Recently I attended a garden tea party with my friends. It was organized at one of my favorite garden party venues. I loved being part of it.

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  24. Your creative space is so happy and colorful! Your little dolls are adorable.

    Happy creating and thanks for sharing. I'm inspired. FlowerLady

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  25. Two of my Favorite Blog Parties to attend and look forward to all year! Vanessa and Karen Host the best Parties don't they? Loving both your Tea Party and your Tour of your Creative Sanctuary... Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian

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  26. Such a whimsical creative space & I love whimsy! Blessings, Cecilia

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  27. I love your lively works and whimsical space! Way cool!

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  28. Oh my, what a delightful and whimsical creative space. I just love the bright and happy colors in your room :) And the tea cup you made is darling.

    Have a grand weekend. Hugs!

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  29. Your creative space is full of fun. Charming.

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  30. Yes full of fun artistic work. I so enjoyed looking at your work space.

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  31. Yes full of fun artistic work. I so enjoyed looking at your work space.

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  32. Very bright and fun! Thanks for sharing! Hugs!

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  33. You have such a cute and colorful place to create!

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  34. What a magical space, very whimsical and colorful!
    Your Hot Air balloons are adorable and your tea cup creation is just darling!
    Thanks for sharing,
    have a great weekend!
    Diana

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  35. Such a HAPPY SPOT! Thanks for sharing!

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  36. Wow! What a wonderful way you have made use of every inch. It does not look like junk. It looks like a great deal of restraint. I have a big smile on my face looking at what a special spot you have created.

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  37. You have a wonderful space. We work a lot better when things we need are at hand. It's creative clutter. Thanks for the look around💜

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  38. The colors! My eyes are so eccited! So many very interesting things to see in your space! It must be so enjoyable for you to be there. Lots of inspiration at every turn! Thank you so much for sharing!

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  39. What a fun space to create such unique and great pieces! Thank yo for sharing. Happy Creating! Cindy

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  40. I loved seeing your space, but I honestly kept looking at those adorable creations at the top, all made from paper-WOW! I love what you do and where you do it. So talented and so colorful and cheerful.

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  41. How fun! Your creations are just adorable and so very happy!

    Cathy ♥

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  42. I love the hanging balloon...I can imagine riding in it around the world. When I visit my son in Utah, I see lots of hot air balloons in the summer because they take off close to my son's home. And I love the fact that you have all that inspiration at hand. I keep my studio decorations rather sparse and there are times when I think that maybe adding a little more decorative elements would inspire me. Thanks for sharing your studio with us.

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  43. Wow, you certainly fit a lot of creative inspiratuion into a small space! It's so bright and happy.
    Jesse

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