The classic toile design has always been a favorite of mine. Blue toile is traditionally the most popular choice, and with good reason. Not only are the designs calming, but also the lovely french blue hue.
GREETING CARDS
January 28, 2019
April 26, 2018
For Someone Special
I received a delightful phone call. A charming woman from Wyoming asked if she could order one of my For Someone Special teacup cards. “The purple one,” she said. Curious to know how she discovered my cards, I asked her. She replied, “Yesterday was my birthday. My sister gave me one of your birthday cards with a teabag in it. I’ve already taken the tea out and enjoyed it. The card I’m ordering is for my tea-living friend. I think she’ll really like it.”
From sister to friend, hearts are being cheered. I can’t begin to express how much that means to me, knowing my cards are given in love and received with joy. My heartfelt thanks for allowing my work to be a part of your journey in this precious life.
March 18, 2018
Mum Teacup Greeting Card
I looking forward to sowing seeds in the garden as the weather warms up here in Oregon. I enjoy putting a seed in the soil and anticipating it sprouting, there's something miraculous about the process. Without soil and water, a seed remains just a seed. Once it's given the right conditions it comes to life and produces a glorious display a blooms.
In the same way, there a people who who lovingly sow seeds of kindness into the lives of others, namely daycare providers, teachers, nurses, caregivers and friends. In honor of these precious ones, my Mum Teacup Greeting Card was created to express appreciation for their gracious acts. Because of them, life is more beautiful. This card comes with a delicious Raspberry Herbal tea and is available at kimberlyshawgraphics.com
March 17, 2018
Spring Blossoms!
It's a glorious sight here in the Willamette Valley, the Cherry tree blossoms opened this week! Rows of pink are beautifully contrasted by the blue sky dotted with billowing white clouds. It does my heart good, and I confess, Spring fever has sprung!
My Cheery Birthday Teacup Card celebrates this time of year. It comes with a fragrant Raspberry tea that brews to a luscious pink hue. The inside of the card reads, “Wishing you a bright and cheery birthday.” If your birthday is this month, may all things bright and cheery bless your day.
This and other Birthday Teacup Greeting Cards are available at kimberlyshawgraphics.com
November 22, 2017
Biggest Sale of the Year Happening this Weekend
Cards with a gift meant to impress just in time for Christmas cards, Hostess gifts, Thank You cards and Tea Party Invitations. Need Birthday cards? We have those too, along with Get Well Cards, Friends Mom, Sister, Baby, Wedding, Congratulations, Blank cards, and more. To make them more impressive, each card comes with a delicious Harney and Sons Fine Tea!
Don't forget to use the Coupon Code: SaveBig at checkout to get your 50% savings. This Saturday Only, Nov 25, 2017.
Shop at kimberlyshawgraphics.com
October 05, 2017
From Work Table to Mansion
A glimpse of my work table. The first stack of 8 cards have their delicious teas added. The next stack is receiving Peppermint, Holiday, Paris & Cinnamon Spice from Harney Teas. Once these cards are packaged with their envelopes, the teas for the next stack will be laid out any added to their cards.
I’m so excited, this set of 21 cards is going to the very gorgeous Montpelier Mansion, a Georgian style plantation house in Maryland.
May each card be a special blessing to those who receive one.
July 11, 2017
Summertime Chintz
A greeting card painted with a lovely chintz pattern is like sending someone a garden, especially when it comes with a refreshing Peppermint tea to enjoy while reading your thoughtful sentiments. In a "From my desk to yours" motif, this card is perfectly suited for a variety of stationery uses from Thank You notes to a personal Birthday greeting, or even a letter of appreciation or encouragement.
Chintz Teacup Greeting Card available at KimberlyShawGraphics.com as well as many other Teacup Greeting cards for Birthdays, Thank You, Get Well, and Holidays.
May 26, 2017
"B" For Baby
"B" for Baby is one of my favorite teacup greeting cards in my collection. The inside reads: "A new baby! How wonderful! Congratulations."
Tucked in the rim of the teddy bear teapot is a refreshing organic green tea with citrus and ginkgo from Harney & Sons Fine Teas.
March 22, 2017
Vintage Floral Teacup Greeting Card
"Vintage Floral" teacup card was inspired from a hand painted plate in my collection. With a refreshing Peppermint teabag tucked in the rim of the teacup, it's blank inside for your personal greeting or to use as note cards. Available at kimberlyshawgraphics.com along with Birthday, Get Well, Mother's Day many other Teacup Greeting cards in a variety of occasions and holidays.
March 13, 2017
Mother's Day Roses
Making Mother's Day cards for orders this week reminds me that Spring is almost here. Soon the roses will be in full bloom. I can't wait!
March 09, 2017
Top o' the Mornin'
To teacup greeting card to wish you "Good Luck and Best Wishes For Today & Always" with a refreshing Peppermint teabag as a little gift.
February 27, 2017
Flying to Their New Home
Thirty seven Bird Thank You teacup greeting cards with thirty seven Earl Grey teabags added, are flying to their new home in PA. "Thank you ...so very much."
February 16, 2017
A Note to Say "Thank You!"
"Thank You" teacup greeting card with a refreshing Peppermint teabag.
Missing You Teacup Greeting Card
Making up a batch of "Missing You" teacup greeting cards depicting forget-me-not flowers and a little bird to help deliver the important message. Each card comes with a mellow Orange Pekoe tea, a blend of Celine & India teas.
February 10, 2017
Sending Warm Wishes
"Warm Wishes" with lemon herbal tea!
January 14, 2017
Sweet Valentines Day Savings
Sending love doesn't need to be expensive. Here are two greeting cards for just $2, tea included! Now that's sweet! You'll find then in the SALE section on my website at kimberlyshawgraphics.com.
💌 "To My Valentine" is illustrated in a rural toile setting and comes with English Breakfast tea. The I inside perfectly says, "I Love You."
💌 "Valentine Hearts" depicts intertwined hearts and comes with Raspberry Herbal tea. The inside is a romantic poem in the card's description on the website.
💌💌 If you just need one or two cards and prefer First Class Mail over the Priority Mail option, select Priority Mail and leave a note with your order requesting First Class Mail. Your shipping will be reduced to $1 for one card, $2 for two cards.
January 06, 2017
Sending Warmth
It's cold outside! How are you staying warm? Today I'm keeping the chill away with a refreshing cup of hot Peppermint tea from Harney & Sons. Looking to send a warm cup of tea to cheer a friend or loved one this winter? You'll find a nice selection of teacup greeting cards in a variety of occasions at KimberlyShawGraphics.com, each with its own Harney tea bag.
November 26, 2016
This Weekend Only! Annual 50% OFF SALE!
Half Off SALE on all Teacup Greeting Cards from Birthdays to Christmas and everything in between. Plus Invitations and Sticker Sheets.
Use Promo Code: SaveBig at checkout.
I only wish I could also serve you a cup of tea and a warm scone, and visit while you shop.
November 21, 2016
Thankful!
'Tis the season to Give Thanks, especially when there's a Clearance SALE! Find this greeting card and 14 others discounted in the SALE Section on my website. Teacup greeting cards for just $2, tea included! One makes a sweet little gift by itself, set makes a nice hostess gift or a stocking stuffer.
November 10, 2016
Meaning of the "Twelves Days Of Christmas" Song
There is one very interesting translation of the "12 Days of Christmas" dating back to England between 1558 and 1829 when Catholics were prohibited by law to practice their faith, in public or in private. In other words, it was illegal to be Catholic until 1829 when Parliament emancipated them. "The Twelve Days of Christmas" song was a coded message written as a memory aid to help young Catholics learn the basics of their faith. Since the song sounded like a nursery rhyme, authorities didn't suspect it and young Catholics could sing it without fear. The song, in a sense, is an allegory with each of the gifts in the song representing something significant to the Bible.
The song begins, "On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me..." The True Love repeated in the song doesn't refer to an earthly suitor, but to God himself. The Me receiving each gift is the believing Christian.
The Partridge in a pear tree represents Jesus on the Cross. A mother partridge will fake an injury to decoy a predator away from her nestlings. She is even willing to die for them. The tree symbolizes the fall of the human race through the sin of Adam and Eve. It also represents the cross from which Christ was sacrificed for our salvation.
The two turtle doves refers to the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.
The three French hens stand for faith, hope and love -- the three gifts of the Spirit mentioned in 1 Corinthians 13.
Four calling birds refer to the four Apostles who wrote the Gospels -- Matthew, Mark, Luke and John -- which sing the song of salvation through Jesus Christ.
Five golden rings represents the first five books of the Bible, also called the Torah: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy.
Six geese a-laying is the six days of creation.
Seven swans a-swimming refers to the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit; wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.
Eight maids a-milking reminded children of the eight beatitudes listed in the Sermon on the Mount.
Nine ladies dancing were the nine fruits of the Spirit found in Galatians 5:22-23: love joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
Ten lords a-leaping represents the Ten Commandments.
Eleven pipers piping refers to the eleven faithful Apostles.
Twelve drummers drumming were the twelve points of belief expressed in the Apostle's Creed: belief in God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, that Jesus Christ was born of a virgin, made man, crucified, died and arose on the third day, that he sits at the right hand of the father and will come again, the resurrection of the dead and life everlasting.
May this bit of trivia bless you, as it demonstrates the creativity of those clinging to their faith even when doing so meant personal harm. It inspired me to create a Christmas cad which I made available for you to share and encourage others. If you are interested in passing on the meaning of this song, please feel free to copy and paste the text into your own word file and make a cute flier to share. Sorry the artwork is copyrighted so no permission is given to copy and share, but the good news is, I have the actual greeting cards in stock ready to send which contains all the artwork of each gift illustrated throughout. I would be thrilled if you would graciously pass one along.
At only $3.50, which includes a festive Holiday Tea infused with citrus, almonds, clove and cinnamon, it becomes a gift on its own.
Merry Christmas everyone! Abundant Blessing for a joyous New Year!
Kim
November 07, 2016
Christmas Wishes
Everyone loves the moment Christmas cards begin arriving in the mailbox, especially when they contain a little surprise and a hand written note. My Christmas Wishes teacup greeting card includes the warmth of a delicious Holiday Tea with the sentiment, "Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year."
Available in the Christmas Section at
kimberlyshawgraphics.com.
November 06, 2016
Good Tidings for Christmas
"Behold, I bring you good tidings of Great Joy which will be to all people." Luke 2:10
It wouldn't be Christmas without Jesus, so here's a Christmas card depicting the Angel's glorious appearance to the shepherds, proclaiming the birth of Christ.
Now in the SALE Section on my website for just $2, my Nativity Christmas card comes with a delicious teabag tucked in the rim of the watercolored teacup.
November 04, 2016
Christmas Lambs
"This I pray, that God may bless, all thy way, with happiness."
November 03, 2016
Ushering in the Holidays
Wishing all of you "Happy Holidays" (plural) as in all the Holidays from Thanksgiving to New Years. A delightful greeting for ushering in the festive Holiday Season with a spicy Hot Cinnamon Spice Tea bag included. The inside sentiment reads, "Wishing you and your family a Happy Holiday Season."
Holly Berries teacup greeting card available at kimberlyshawgraphics.com
October 31, 2016
New Birthday Tea Card
Inspired by my favorite Aqua Royal Grafton teacup and saucer, comes a recreated watercolor greeting card, "Birthday Tea". It comes with a Peppermint tea bag to add to your gift giving.
Available at kimberlyshawgraphics.com for just $3.50 (tea bag included!)
From the photos below, notice how the beautiful design inside the actual teacup was partially redesigned on the outside of the teacup with a larger plate behind.
August 29, 2016
New Teacup Greeting Cards Have Just Flown In
Seven NEW bold Birthday Teacup cards and one NEW Get Well Tea card
have just been added to kimberlyshawgraphics.com.
Artwork copyright 2016 Kimberly Shaw Graphics
December 26, 2015
Saying Thank You
Five 'Thank You' Teacup Greeting Cards now featured at kimberlyshawgraphics.com
December 14, 2015
Teacup Greeting Cards On SALE
Now's the time to stock up on SALE CARDS while supplies last and the price is low!
Each Teacup card is made to order with fresh delicious teas from Harney & Sons, in a Teacup Greeting cards which was printed in the USA, all in an effort to keep it local.
October 22, 2015
Holly Berries Teacup Card for Thanksgiving thru New Years
It's probably early for some to be finding Christmas images in October, but the truth is, I'm already filling Christmas card orders.
This card was created for those that send cards before or at Thanksgiving, thus the warm Autumn colors mixed with holly, and a tag that says, "Happy Holidays" plural, meaning all the season's holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years.
My Holly Berries Teacup greeting card comes with a delicious Cinnamon tea. The inside greeting reads, "Wishing you and your family a Happy Holiday Season."
"A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, and a word spoken in due season, how good it is!" Proverbs 15:23
October 14, 2015
Chintzy New Card Sneak Peak
Here's a sneak peak at a new card I'm almost finished with in a delightful chintzy pattern of small cottage flowers in pink, yellow, and blue.
I painted the blue flowers closer to periwinkle to match the Harney & Sons Paris tea bag which will be inserted in the rim of the card.
The inspiration came from a teacup saucer in my collection. As I don't have the teacup, I created one, than added the flowers from the rim and center of the saucer. I especially love the wonderful contrast between the pastel flowers and the dark burgundy at the rim.
Available early 2016 at kimberlyshawgraphics.com
The pattern reads, "Charmaine, Royal Stafford Bone China, Made in England."
October 08, 2015
Painting Lace with Watercolor
The lace in a watercolor painting isn't actually painted. Painting the space around it allows the unpainted paper be the white of the lace. I start with a sketch from a photograph I've taken of the lace I want to illustrate. My final sketch is then transferred in pencil to the watercolor paper with the help of a light table. OK, so now that the prep is finished, here's the fun part!
1st - Paint the surface the lace is sitting on, the space around it, and add shadow as needed.
2nd - Paint the shadows on the lace, keeping in mind the direction of light. Doing this now keeps the color in the open spaces from smearing later. Perfection isn't needed, have fun letting the paint flow. I used a mixture of cobalt blue and burnt sienna.
3rd - With a tiny paint brush, carefully drop paint into the open spaces of the lace, creating some variation in the darkness of the paint, allowing the paint to remain darker at one edge where a shadow may occur.
This is from a new card I'm creating. Painting the lace, or rather the negative space around the lace, is my favorite part of the painting. I hope this example has encouraged you to give it a try. And remember, this type of watercolor painting can't be rushed. If the surface still feels cool, it's not dry yet, painting over it will cause it to be muddy. Instead, put the kettle on for a fresh cup of tea, fold the laundry, feed the cat, whatever needs attention (this is the time I force myself to get chores done because I'd rather keep painting).
If you have any questions, let me know, I'll be happy to help.
Kindest regards, Kimberly
October 05, 2015
Charming Vintage White Demitasse Teacup and Saucer
This is the cutest little teacup, emphasis on little. The set sit just over 2" tall.
I enjoy using my tiny vintage teacups. They are perfect for serving punch at little girl's tea parties, or as an elegant desk accessory to hold paper clips. My favorite use for demitasse cups is to hang them as ornaments on my pink Christmas tree.
Though it looks as if it's never been used, my search has lead me to believe this vintage cup is from the Art Deco era. If this little set is your cup of tea and you've thought of another charming use for it, it's available in my vintage Etsy shop, LivingOldSchool.
Autumn Blessings
When it's time to encourage someone through illness or loss, Kimberly Shaw Graphics has a Teacup Greeting card that's appropriate for the occasion.
The Sympathy Teacup greeting card is reminiscent of the meal that follows a memorial service. When fully opened, the card reveals an aerial view of a luncheon plate with a full cup of tea to illustrate the inside message, "May your cup always be full with the memories you cherish". It comes with Decaffeinated tea, a rich black tea without the caffeine from Harney & Sons.
The Get Well Wish Teacup card has a hankie embroidered with, "Bless you," a common acknowledgement when someone with a cold or flu sneezes. The inside reads, "I am sorry to hear you're not well, because I really care about you a lot". It comes with Decaffeinated Black tea to warm the inside without hindering rest, from Harney & Sons.
July 15, 2015
Camellia "Twelve Card" GiveAway
This Give Away is now closed.
Thanks to all who participated. The drawing was done twice just for curiosity, in two different ways, both times the same name was chosen. First the name was drawn out of a hat. Then the names were randomly numbered, I called a friend to pick a number and she picked the same person. It was meant to be!
Pop over to my Kimberly Shaw Graphics Facebook Page and leave a comment to be entered in this #GiveAway to win twelve Camellia cards. Winner to be announced August 1, 2015.
June 12, 2015
Birds of a Feather Teacup Greeting Cards
This is a wonderful time of the year here in Oregon, listening to the birds singing through the open windows, and watching the swallows return to the birdhouse hung on the front porch. Featured this month at kimberlyshawgraphics.com are five Teacup Greeting cards each illustrated with birds.
Thankful Birds is adorned with a pair of Parakeets to sing a song of "Thank You." The sentiment continues on the inside with, "...so very much". An Earl Grey tea from Harney & Sons is tucked into the rim of the teacup for your recipient to further enjoy your thoughtfulness.
With a tropical theme, my Bird of Paradise Teacup Card is Blank inside for a personal note or greeting. It comes with Hot Cinnamon Spice Tea, a spicy black tea with cinnamon, orange peal, and cloves from Harney & Sons
When you want to tell someone, "I hope you know how much I miss you" my Missing You Teacup Card has a Swallow to swiftly send your message. Tea inside is Orange Pekoe, a classic Assam laced with Ceylon from Harney & Sons.
My Red Toile Teacup Card was designed with a mother bird tending her nest in the home she created on a lovely floral branch. Another bird adorns the small pitcher behind. This classic design comes with a traditional English Breakfast tea from Harney & Sons.
When comfort is needed, this American Goldfinch brings a note to say, "May you find comfort in knowing you are not alone at this difficult time." The male Goldfinch with it's black cap and wings was selected for my To Comfort You card because of his willingness to brings the female food while she incubates the eggs. This card comes with a fragrant Jasmine green tea from Harney & Sons.
March 04, 2015
Irish Blessing
In honor of Saint Patrick, on March 17th many will celebrate his blessings initially made to the Irish and now to us. May your heart be drawn to the original source of Patrick's devotion to the Irish in this sweet poem and Irish Blessing:
You’ve blessed me with friends and laughter and fun,
With rain that’s as soft as the light from the sun,
You’ve blessed me with stars to brighten each night,
You’ve given me help to know wrong from right,
You’ve given me much, please Lord give me too,
A heart that is always Grateful to You.
Author unknown
My "Good Luck" Teacup greeting card was created to use as an encouragement year 'round as it does not mention St. Patrick's Day, though it's obviously perfect to use to send a bit 'o Irish cheer to your favorite Leprechaun.
The outside reads, "Good Luck and Best Wishes" continuing the sentiment inside with, "For Today & Always." Tucked in the rim of a floral green teacup, is a full bodied Irish Breakfast tea from Harney & Sons for your recipient to enjoy. Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
January 22, 2015
Love Valentine's Day
"To My Valentine" Teacup Greeting card was one of my favorite cards to illustrated, using pen and ink over a watercolor wash to create a pastoral red toile setting on the tea pot. "To My Valentine" has the simple, yet timeless words, "I Love You," printed on the inside.
It comes with a classic English Breakfast tea from Harney and Sons Fine Teas.
"To My Sweetheart" Teacup Greeting Card is now on SALE for only $1.67. It was inspired by Sir Walter Scott's quote, which is printed on the inside, and reads:
"True love's the gift which God hath given, to man alone beneath the heaven. The silver link, the silver tie, which heart to heart, and mind to mind, in body and in soul can bind." ~Sir Walter Scott.
I comes with a delicious Raspberry Herbal tea bag from Harney and Sons Fine Teas.
May you know how much you are loved this Valentine's Day! See John 3:16
December 18, 2014
Meaning of the 12 Days of Christmas Song
Because it's Christmas, a time for starting new traditions, I'm reposting this wonderful story because I've decided to start a new tradion this year based on the song (to be posted next...). In the mean time, enjoy reading the meaning of this charming song.
While there is some dispute over this translation of the song, tradition has it that in England, between 1558 and 1829, Catholics were prohibited by law to practice their faith in public or in private. Until Parliament emancipated Catholics in England in 1829, it was illegal to be Catholic. "The Twelve Days of Christmas" was a coded message written in England as a memory aid to help young Catholics learn the basics of their faith. Since the song sounded like rhyming nonsense, authorities would not know that is was a religious song and young Catholics could sing it without fear of imprisonment. The song is, in a sense, an allegory with each of the gifts in the song representing something significant to the Bible.
The song begins, "On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me..." The "true love" repeated in the song doesn't refer to an earthly suitor, but to God himself. The "me" who receives the presents refers to the believing Christian.
The Partridge in a pear tree refers to Jesus Christ upon the Cross. In the song, Christ is symbolically presented as a mother partridge because she would feign injury to decoy s predator away from her nestlings. She was even willing to die for them. The tree is the symbol of the fall of the human race through the sin of Adam and Eve. It is also the symbol of its redemption by Jesus Christ on the tree of the cross.
The two turtle doves refers to the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.
The three French hens stand for faith, hope and love -- the three gifts of the Spirit that abide, mentioned in 1 Corinthians 13.
Four calling birds refer to the four evangelists who wrote the Gospels -- Matthew, Mark, Luke and John -- which sing the song of salvation through Jesus Christ.
Five golden rings represents the first five books of the Bible, also called the Jewish Torah: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy.
Six geese a-laying is the six days of creation.
Seven swans a-swimming refers to the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit; wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.
Eight maids a-milking reminded children of the eight beatitudes listed in the Sermon on the Mount.
Nine ladies dancing were the nine fruits of the Spirit found in Galatians 5:22-23: love joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
Ten lords a-leaping represents the Ten Commandments.
Eleven pipers piping refers to the eleven faithful apostles.
Twelve drummers drumming were the twelve points of belief expressed in the Apostle's Creed: belief in God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, that Jesus Christ was born of a virgin, made man, crucified, died and arose on the third day, that he sits at the right hand of the father and will come again, the resurrection of the dead and life everlasting.
My Twelve Days of Christmas Teacup Greeting card is available for purchase at kimberlyshawgraphics.com and comes with a delicious Holiday tea, from Harney and Sons, tucked in the rim of the tea pot for your recipient to savor the warmth of Christmas.
November 04, 2014
Fall Leaves Teacup Greeting Card
Is so beautiful outside my window. I have three giant old Maple trees with leaves turning yellow and red at the same time, with some green leaves still holding their color. The lady who owned the house before me planted the trees when she moved into this old craftsman home. When I first moved here a neighbor was moving out. He gave me his wide rake when he learned which house was mine. "You're going to need it," he said.
I know this isn't what happens, but the spectacular color of the Fall leaves makes me imagine the roots of the trees sucking up all the color of the Summer flowers left behind to display them overhead. Silly, I know.
This card was fun to paint with a jar of seasonal Apple Butter, my dad's favorite, in the forground and a display of colorful leaves in the background. I left it blank inside to allow for a personal greeting or to be used as an invitation to an Autumn Tea.
Fall Leaves Teacup card comes with a Hot Cinnamon Spice tea bag tucked in the rim of the tea pot and is available on my website at kimberlyshawgraphics.com
July 31, 2014
Sunflower Garden
I love this time of year. The garden is completely filled in from the Sring planting, with tall Sunflowers ready to open. Butterflies and bees are making their rounds to all the opened blooms.
Who wouldn't be cheered by receiving a card with a delicious Jasmine Green tea tucked in the rim of a teapot depicting sunflowers and butterflies, especially when the inside reads: "You make my world brighter!"
I caught this Swallowtail hopping across the Mums, stopping long enough to pose for a photo.
What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the Master calls a butterfly. ~Richard Bach