when a set of chipboard tea cups surfaced while I was doing some clearing out I just had to play with layers of my favorite map tissue and my white acrylic paint pen…
the words are computer generated …
and speaking of cups … this photo of my Irish Shannonbridge cup that we brought back from Dublin in 2013 has nice hot Organic Choice Earl Grey tea in it (the elf/Zwerg really wanted to have his picture taken too as standing around holding wooden toothpicks all day can get a little tiresome)…
that delicious quinoa and spelt flour scone is something Mr Magpie and I treat ourselves to every now and then at our local Le Pain Bakery (their Chia Muffins are irresistible too!)…
wishing you a ♣Happy St Paddy’s Day♣ and a Happy T Day along with everyone over at Elizabeth’s T Stands for Tuesday…
(if you would like please feel free to help yourself to a copy of my 1909 postcard sent to Miss Raftery in New York, NY)
“When the first light of sun, Bless you. When the long day is done, Bless you. In your smiles and your tears, Bless you. Through each day of your years, Bless you.” ~Irish Blessing
Magpie's Nest ~*~ Patty Szymkowicz 
Hey Patty…Happy St. Patrick’s day to you. Your chipboard teacup is so cool…it would look great on the kitchen wall. As for Zwerg, well he’s having a great time.
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What a fabulous tea cup. I love how you covered it then highlighted areas in white. Happy T Day 😀 😀
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That tissue looks like it was made specifically for that tea cup. Looks like you are going to have fun creating the “pages” in this new chipboard book. You truly WERE dancing around the room when you created this. It’s a true beauty.
So glad you shared some Irish goodies with us for T, too. Thanks for sharing both your new chipboard cup, and your Irish cup with us for T this week, dear friend.
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Hi Patty,
The site: boredpanda.com is currently featuring a rescued magpie that visits with timidly that helped her. Check out the incredible pictures!
Bobbie
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Aagh, a typo. She visits with the family.
And I love your teacups.
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A lovely post, those chipboard cups are so pretty and you have decorated yours so well. Thanks for the lovely Irish postcard, too. My fave Irish blessing is this one:
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Alles Liebe, Valerie
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Fabulous chipboard cup.. looks beautiful what you’ve done with it!
And all this Irish goodies looks fabulous as well!
Happy T- Day Patty and Happy St.Patrick’s Day too!
xoxoxo
Susi
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beautiful teacup card you have there, love the way you have designed it. Yummy bread
Bridget #4
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how cool is that shape of the chipboard… and so awesomely altered!!
mouthwatering scones… i´m into quinoa and chia also for a while now, my son has made me familiar with it, he lives way more healty than i do;)
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Hello and Happy T Day Patty! How pretty your chipboard cup is you made. The Irish cup and treat are wonderful too. Chuckled at your toothpick guy, that is a hard job to do all day.
Hope spring has shown up a bit in your area. We’ve had a little bit but now it’s gone away. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
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So nice your teacup card and the scones look very yummy to me. The little dwarf is so cute and the St. Paddy’s Day postcard is so lovely. I like these kind of Vintage cards very much. Happy St. Paddy’s Day to you my Dear.
Dearest Greetings
Sabine xox
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what a really lovel post. Your special cup is beautiful Patty! And oh my, I’d definitely be in a bit of a danger zone if we had a shop and scones like that in our area. Love your teacup art-the papers are so perfectly suited to its shape! And a fitting end to your post with the lovely post card and blessing. Happy T day and happy St. Patrick’s Day !
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What a lovely post! The scone looks delicious and what a lovely combination Quinoa and Spelt must be. Loving the chipboard decorated cup too. xx
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What a great idea for those chipboard teacups! I love that map tissue Patty- wherever did you locate it?
Oh my your treats look so yummy and make me wish I had a nice bakery close by- heck any bakery within 50 miles would do! heeee And what a gorgeous teacup and little toothpick man is just adorable! Okay one more thing- thank you for the postcard and Happy St Paddy’s day to you! xoxo
~oops that was two “)
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The arty cup is great. I have a small collection of old postcards and I really like yours. I think they are so much fun to look at.
Darla
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Those are wonderful teacups. I love uncovering treasures in my stash. The bakery goodies look scrumptious. Happy Tuesday : )
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Irish Blessings to you too dear! such lovely Irish dainties today, and had to smile about the elf’s tiresome job! Beautiful tea cup art…I’ve not seen those chipboard shapes before. Brilliant! Happy T day! ♣
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What a very special book! I love tea,tea cups and tea pots. Whatever paper you have used is out of this world gorgeous and perfect for the tea cups! I want to go to Ireland. I am pea green with envy!
Sandy xx
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A wonderful teacup, with the tissue fitting so perfect, and with the white pen, making beautiful marks ! Happy St.Patrick`s day dear Patty ,Your cup, with tea and the scone, looks so inviting . The elf I would call a :Nisse, but then he would be wearing a red hat , 🙂 sweet blessings and a lovely old card, thank you .
Hugs from Dorthe
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Top of the morn’ to you!
What a great thing to find hidden in your stash……..a little pot of gold at the end of the rainbow???? Love what you did with it.
Now I DO like a good scone, and I am so glad that the best ones are miles from me, but your photo is really making me crave one about now!
Happy T-day and St. Patty’s Day
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A lovely teamug, an elf and a scone (with butter) – what more could one ask for?
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Love what you did with the maps and the tea cups.:) and I do love the teacup from Ireland too. I wish we had a bakery close to us with those wonderful choices ♥♥ Happy St Patty’s day!
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My goodness the chipboard cup is really something special. I love how you decorated it and highlighting with the white pen is just perfect. Happy happy Tday! Hugs!deb
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I love your chipboard tea cups and that cup you got in Dublin is lovely 🙂 Perfect for today!
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Love the chipboard cup and the real Irish cup, too.
Happy St. Patty’s Day and Happy T-Day! 🙂
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now those scones are making me hungry must bake some;) Happy St Paddys Day..fantastic cups that would make a great journal
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Well I like your crafty teacups but I like your real one even more
Lynn 🙂
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Sweet tea cup cut outs, love your vintage feel in the collage. Nice scone too. xox
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Happy T Day!!!!!!!
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Lovely art work on the chipboard. That scone must be a healthy one right? I have never had one made of quinoa.
Have a great week
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I’m a little late for tea, but I hope you had a lovely day yesterday. The tea cup chipboard is charming and I like how you decorated it with your map tissue. I’m on the hunt for some small chipboard cups to use on the cover of my AB, but I have lots of time until I am ready.
Nothing better than a fresh scone and tea in a beautiful mug to bring back memories of a happy vacation!
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I’m a little late but I Happy St Paddy’s day to you:) Your teacup artwork is beautiful. Love the layer of tissue and the white detailing. What type of acrylic pen do you use? I have bought so many white pens, but not completely happy with any of them. The scone looks delicious, your photography is gorgeous. Here’s hoping that Spring arrives soon 🙂 Hugs, Shirleyx
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Lovely layering on your chipboard cup. Happy St. Patty’s day 😉
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I do love a good scone and a cup of tea! I’ve never tried one made from quinoa and spelt. I did have a great quinoa side dish made with roasted sweet potatoes, figs and walnuts over the weekend. Love what you did with the chipboard teacups!
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What a delicious (😊) post, my dear Patty!
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This is beautiful and a lovely cuppa! I’m late catching up but hope you had a lucky St. Paddy’s day!
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Hello dear Patty
I love those chipboard teacups! Scrapbooking has died in NZ so the shop where I used to buy my goodies has closed down.
I lovely cup and a lovely St Patrick’s day homage!
I’m emailing you.
Shane x
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Love your chipboard teacup Patty, it’s beautifully transformed! x
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Beautiful! I will be back soon to catch up on your blog posts–so glad you are still blogging. I am hoping to get back to mine after a long time away . . .
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