Sunday Tea with Mini Me Dolly Diva's Etsy Shop

Dacia has been very busy over at Mini Me Dolly Diva's Getting her dolls ready for tea and today I am sharing some of my favorite new items from her shop.

New are the Regency Era Dresses and my favorite addition to her shop has to be her table linens!

Casual Elegance for your dolls round table for tea time or every time is one of Dacia's new specialty items in her shop. Embroidered table cloths and napkins make dolly tea time that much more special!

More then just Regency Dresses and Tea time fun Mini Me Dolly Diva's has something for every doll lover!

 

 One of my favorite items in her shop is the Halloween Table Linen set! I love this time of year and this would be perfect in my own collection. This is on the top of my wish list!

Her wonderful embroidered outfits and graphic t-shirts are her best sellers!

Mini Me Dolly Diva's is my go to shop for custom orders as well. For $12 Dacia does custom graphic t-shirts...can not wait to share my latest order with you soon! Until then check out her shop by clicking here.
Let her know I sent you!
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Totally Me! A Paint Your Own Tea Set By Toys R Us Product Review

For Christmas my nieces Laura and Thea gave me a Totally Me Tea set and recently Thea and I got it out and painted it! This is a fun product and the perfect gift/project for this crafty tea loving Aunt!
Toys R US sells this set on line for $11.99 and this is a fabulous deal!  This set includes everything you need except the newspaper to paint on. The box recommends 8+ but my Three year old Niece and I had a blast painting our own cups and I took on the tea pot, creamer and sugar.

As we painted I chose a simple line design in purple and Yellow, Thea liked to use as many colors as possible!

 

We both had a blast painting these and recommend this set to any tea and craft loving girl or adult! While it dried we had our weekly tea and now we have a keepsake tea set!

To order your own from Toys R Us click here

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Sunday Tea Time Etsy Show Case

I love tea, for many of you who know me you already know this but I have a found affinity for tea, tea cups, pots and parties. Finding 18 inch doll sized tea sets can be challenging if you do not know where to look.

Most of the time when I am looking for one I can not find one and when I don't need another one they are everywhere. 
Today I wanted to share with you some of my favorites from around the web. On a recent Etsy Search I found the above set offered at $25 from Alliecatsartgallery Etsy Shop. Click here for shop and listing.

 

Holly Slay Etsy sets continue to be a favorite of mine with her whimsical designs and clean lines her sets are on my must have list, custom made to order starting at $38 for this set and she also offers child sizes and adult sizes to match. Click here for her shop and listing.  

Order now for Easter Delivery!

 

I recently found this listing on ChefGina's Etsy shop and I have to tell you it is an instant favorite of mine, offered at $8.99 this set is done with resin and the doughnuts are removable. I love this set take a look at it for yourself by clicking here for shop and listing.

I have shared this listing time and time again because I think it is genius! Toy tea bag for tea parties that is reusable and sparkly! Click here for shop and listing.

Handmade Dolly and Me tea cups offered by Clay and or Wood Etsy Shop made on a potters wheel and painted in salmon pink, click here for shop and listing.

Last but not least is this fun doll play set from My Girl Clothing Co, set includes  two pink hats with glittery decorations, lace, and feathers attached. Porcelain tea service for four, 2 plastic spoons and forks, tiered serving dish, with 2 eclairs, 2 petite fours, 2 miniature cupcakes, and of course 2 cucumber tea sandwiches. Also, 2 pink boas to have the perfect party! Tea treats are made from polymer clay, and are not edible but they sure look goof enough to eat! This set offered at $42.00

These are just some of my Etsy favorites, there are so many tea sets on the market today for girls and dolls and really it is what calls to you that makes the best set. I admire so many shop owners on Etsy who put together handmade or hand painted tea sets, those shop owners who go the extra mile to make sure the tea sets are perfect and personal. Start your tea set journey today by clicking any of the highlighted words in this post. As with all my posts I would love to hear from you so please leave me a comment here or email me at karenmowen@gmail.com

My New Tea Set From Steeped Tea!

As many of you know I love tea, I have discovered in the last year a home based business called Steeped and I have had two home parties, which have been a great sucess, I love the tea products and drink tea everyday all day.

 At my last party two weeks ago I earned some hostess credits like many other home parties this gives you some money to spend on items in the Catalog that you would like and you get at a reduced rate or even free. I spent my credits on bags of tea (13 of them) and then I got a half priced item and bought the "My First Tea Set" it sells for $37 so I feel like I got it for a steal!

You can find Steeped Tea Consultants on line by Clicking Here as I understand that Steeped has just expanded into the USA some of you may find you want to give the tea a try!

 

As a doll and tea lover I am thrilled with this set which is perfect for 18 inch dolls. 

I just had to share it will all of you. 

If you are looking to add this tea set to your collection you can contact Steeped for a consultant near you or you can order on line by clicking here.

The Fuzzy Peach Black tea and the After Eight Black Tea are some of my most favorite flavors offered by Steeped just in case you are wondering!
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Tea With Ahmie, An Invitation to Join Us For Tea Today...

 Today I am going to share a bit about a young lady and her family I have virtually met through a friend on Facebook. I take my online friendships very seriously and count many of you among my closest friends. I have met most of you through my on line work here and through my social media networks on Facebook and I am thankful for each one of you.

Follow Ahmie's Journey by clicking here

Today I want to share a bit about a friend of mine who's daughter Ahmie was recently diagnosed with a rare form of Cancer called Desmoplastic  Round Cell Tumor. On December 1st 2013 The family learned of Ahmie's Cancer. I have been following her progress on Facebook and Her Families On line Fundraiser. 
Today I am asking you  to join me in supporting this family in a very simple way. Make tea, light a candle and share it with Ahmie and her family.

Ahmie is fighting for her life. On 12/1/13 we found she has Desmoplastic Round Cell Tumors which is a rare and aggressive cancer. She has begun intense chemo. Please pray and share our story. - See more at: http://www.youcaring.com/help-a-neighbor/operation-love-for-ahmie/114272/update/113650#sthash.lsOo9eXi.dpuf

hmie is fighting for her life. On 12/1/13 we found she has Desmoplastic Round Cell Tumors which is a rare and aggressive cancer. She has begun intense chemo. Please pray and share our story. - See more at: http://www.youcaring.com/help-a-neighbor/operation-love-for-ahmie/114272/update/113650#sthash.lsOo9eXi.dpuf

hmie is fighting for her life. On 12/1/13 we found she has Desmoplastic Round Cell Tumors which is a rare and aggressive cancer. She has begun intense chemo. Please pray and share our story. - See more at: http://www.youcaring.com/help-a-neighbor/operation-love-for-ahmie/114272/update/113650#sthash.lsOo9eXi.dpuf

Every day we here of awful things happening in the world. Wars, Fires, Home Invasions, Death and illness. Its in our media feeds on our social websites, televisions, delivered right to our phones. It starts to stay with you and make you feel helpless. But what if we could let go of all that negativity and energy, change that energy into something special. Instead of thinking about doing something we just do it.
So today I am going to ask you to do something. It's not hard and its not expensive and it will not change the world but it may change the way you feel and make someone else smile. I think we can change the world, at least for one family, one cup and photo at a time.

 

I am going to ask you to get out your favorite mug or best tea cup and saucer. Make tea, light a candle, take a photo and send it to me by email it to me at karenmowen@gmail.com or post it on Facebook, let Ahmie, her mother  Gienna  and her younger sister Aishah know we are thinking of them. If you would like to help the family with their journey you can click here.  I will post the photos emailed to me on Facebook for the family if you do not have direct access. Thank you for taking a few minutes to do this for Ahime and her family today.

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Mug I Ordered Perfect For Holiday Tea!

Well I have just placed an order for a new holiday tea cup from Shutterfly. I can not wait...Should be here in the new year but I used a gift card I got for $10 with my children's Santa Photo this year...super excited to see it in person! I will post photos when it arrives!

Holiday tea sets for dolls, I found mine at a yard sale

Sometimes I more then luck out. I found this great holiday tea set at a yard sale for only $2. It came with lots of other mismatched pieces in a baggy, these were the best of the set. These are meant to be decorative but they are perfect for a doll sized tea set.

The tea pot has a removable lid and the tea cups are not stuck on the saucers. The larger serving plate has a matching holiday design.

I am sharing this post with you to show you the kinds of things that you can re-purpose into doll play items. While you may not find this exact set this time of year at a yard sale or thrift shop, keep your eyes out year round and you never know what you will find. Here are some links to vintage sets and some dolly and me sets on Etsy

 Christmas Tree Design

 

http://www.etsy.com/listing/72849863/tea-for-two-doll-girl-matching-tea-cup?ref=from_your_favorite_listings

Happy Holiday shopping, I am going to go make my self some tea.
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The perfect dolly and me tea sets perfect holiay gifts or birthday party favors!

I came across this fun and fantastic Etsy shop called Holly Slay Handmade
Holly makes custom tea sets that are so whimsical and perfect for afternoon tea parties for girls and their dolls. These well made and reasonably priced sets are a prefect addition to any doll play collection.

This set of a child size tea cup and saucer accompany a doll sized cup and saucer for only $25!

 

Holly tells me that she has painted whimsical ceramics since college. She worked part time in a paint-your-own pottery studio.

"When my husband and I purchased our house, it had a basement perfect for a home studio and a kiln. Over the last ten years, I dabbled in it off and on, as family life allowed, mostly custom gift orders and a few sales on Etsy."

  What inspired Holly to make sets for sale on Etsy?
"In 2010, I painted tea cups for my daughter's Alice in Wonderland 6th birthday party. Each guest received a cup as their party favor. They were such a hit with the little guests, I decided to list them in my etsy shop. Since then, I've been blessed with tons of orders and have painted hundreds of tea cups for little girls' parties! The cups are perfect for children and for dolls. Last spring, for my niece's tea party birthday party, I painted a 'doll & me' set. It's perfect for 18" size dolls. She loved it! Now I offer the sets in my etsy shop as well."

Holly's daughters (ages 7 & 3) love all things American Girl. " My oldest daughter has two My American Girl dolls, one that looks just like her (long blonde hair, blue eyed), and another one so her first one has a friend. We gave both daughters Bitty Baby dolls for their first birthdays and they are well loved"

I love the fact that you can order from this shop not just a tea cup and saucer but entire sets, perfect for birthday parties and the guests can keep their own cup! Starting at only $8.50 per person!
I love Fancy Nancy and the Pinkalicious series
Take a look at her tea sets inspired from these popular series

I love Fancy Nancy so do my nieces and this set is fantastic!

If you are a tea party enthusiast, or simply a parent, grandparent or friend looking to purchase a truly unique and special tea set for some one as special. Take a look at Holly's store at Holy Slay Handmade's Etsy shop and order early to avoid the holiday rush!
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Re-purpose a cupcake stand as a Doll sized Cake Stand

I love to re-purpose items from everyday life into doll play items almost as much as I love tea parties! I found this great cupcake stand at a store called Mingwo in my local mall it is a kitchen store that has a cake decorating and baking section. I got mine on sale for $4.50 and love that I can use it for both purposes.
I have been looking for a doll sized cake stand for a while now and loved this one. The store had them in different styles and colors. I loved the pink one but they had  green one I may go back for that I loved equally.

Pair this with some doll food I made, and my favorite tea set and voila instant tea party!
I have thought of how to make my own doll cake stand and will share that in a later post when I find all the materials I need.
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