A Cup of Friendship Tea

Following the directions below, cut 2 mug shapes from 7 count plastic canvas.  Stitch with any design you want to.  Join both pieces together around all sides except the top.  Stitch each top separately.  Tuck a tea bag inside or a single serving package of coffee and add one of the poems to the handle.  You could even tuck a gift certificate from a coffee shop inside.  Send this to a friend that isn't feeling well, to someone you haven't seen for a long time, or to family members far away.  It is also good for Mother's Day or Valentine's Day.

I cannot sit and chat with you, the way I'd like to do. So brew yourself a cup of tea, I'll think of you, you think of me. source unknown A little cup of friendship With a bag of tea When you drink this Think of love from me. source unknown I wish we could sit down together And have a cup of tea But since we can’t When you have this one I hope you’ll think of me. source unknown When you’re feeling sad & blue And have no clue what to do Sit down and have a cup of tea And a hug or two or maybe three Feel those troubles melt away And start you on a better day. by Paulette, 1998~~TLC Creations. A cup of tea to say thank you For all the things you've done, And wishes that the day will bring You happiness and fun.. Happy Mother's Day source unknown

Spice Tea Mix 2 cups sugar 2 cups Tang 3/4 cup instant tea 1 small package lemonade mix 1 small 3 oz. package orange jello 1/4 tsp. allspice 1/2 tsp. cloves 2 tsp. cinnamon Mix ingredients together and store in a glass jar in a dry place.  For a delicious tea drink use 2 to 3 tsp. mix in a cup of hot water.     Friendship Tea 1//2 c instant tea powder 1 cup sweetened lemonade powder 1 cup orange-flavored drink mix (Tang) 1/2 tsp. ground cloves 1 tsp. ground cinnamon In large bowl, combine all ingredients.  Mix well and store in an airtight container. To Serve:  Put 2 to 3 teaspoons of mix in a mug.  Stir in 1 cup of boiling water.

Offer a simple gift of friendship. 
These things can be put in pretty cup and saucer.
Tie a bow on the handle.  Wrap in cellophane.

Friendship Mugs   © Murlin Creations   PAPER CLIP: to help keep things together when they seem to be slipping out of control. TISSUE: to wipe away a tear, your own or someone else's SMALL SMOOTH STONE: to remind you that rough times help refine and polish--use for smoother tomorrows NOTE CARD: to send a long overdue greeting to a friend or relative POEM: to share the beauty of words BUTTON: to remind us that we are all different PLAYING CARD: a reminder to be playful and have fun TWO TEA BAGS : invite me over for a chat

A Friendship Survival Kit COTTON BALL is to remind you that this room is full of friends, kind words, and warm feelings CHOCOLATE KISS is to comfort you when you are feeling sad STICKER is to remind you that we all stick together and help each other RUBBER BAND is to remind you to hug someone PENNY -is to remind you that you are valuable and special STAR is to remind you to shine and always try your best TISSUE is to remind you to help dry someone's tears TOOTHPICK is to remind you to "pick out" the good qualities in yourself and others THREAD is to remind you that friendship ties our hearts together ERASER is to remind you that everyone makes mistakes and that it is okay LIFESAVER is to remind you that you can come to me if you need someone to talk to

Once the package of friendship has been opened, it can never be closed ... it is a constant book always written ...waiting to be read ...and enjoyed.