A cup of tea is a lovely way to spend an afternoon, but taking on a teacup project can be just as enjoyable. Perhaps you have stray cups begging to be used. Or maybe you’re a fan of flea markets, where vintage china is yours for the taking. Either way, these pretty projects are a recipe for fun. A container garden, bouquet of roses, pot of herbs or daisy topiary are clever ways to give your home a lift. So take time for creativity and savor the pleasure for months to come.
FAIRY GARDEN
Perfect to give as a gift on Mother’s Day, these magical fairy gardens are too cute not to showcase. Place some pebbles in the bottom of a colorful teacup and add some soil so that your mini succulents and greenery can thrive. It doesn’t matter if you’re not a landscape artist, these fairy wonderlands will look adorable no matter what!
Get the tutorial at Camp Makery.
CRAZY FOR CACTI
Revamp vintage teacups with this easy maintenance DIY idea involving cacti. All you need are small pebbles, cactus soil and decorative aquarium rocks to complete the earthy vibe.
Get the tutorial at Tattooed Martha.
UNDER THE LOOKING GLASS
Even in the cold winter months you can have a beautiful mini garden on display. Fill a round tray with spring green moss and cover your pink primroses tucked neatly in a flowery teacup (or whichever bloom you choose) with a standout glass cloche.
Get the tutorial at Cottage at the Crossroads.
HERBS IN A CUP
If you’ve ever wanted to grow your own herb garden, now’s your chance. Just dust off some old teacups, drill a small hole in the bottom of each one and voila! Your herbs will be looking—and smelling—pretty in no time.
See more at the Bowerbird Stories.
JUST ROSY
Life imitates art, and sweetly so. Start with a rose-patterned china cup and a bouquet of roses to match. Soak a foam brick in water for 30 minutes, cut it to fit neatly into a teacup, clip rose stems slightly shorter than teacup height and insert stems in foam, starting around the perimeter and moving toward the center.
