I collect things. Odds and ends. Bits and bobbles. Ephemera. Miscellaneous things that catch my eye for one reason or another. I’ve found that keeping them in a bag makes keeping tabs on them a lot easier. Also, I think my partner in residence would agree it keeps things neater. Granted I still find ways to clutter up the clean. It’s a gift.
I enjoy sipping tea. It is liquid comfort in a cup. My addiction can be blamed on my father and grandmother. I can’t remember a visit with my Nani without my Papa bringing her a mug full of hot tea. Since my change in employment, I find myself digging in my tea stash for the perfect blend to match my mood. I keep some of my tea tags. I sometimes stick them in my journal but lately I was fubbling with a few ideas and this one seemed so obvious but I had never done it before nor have I seen evidence of it being used by others. I give you TEA TAG TABS!
I dug out a few tea tags from my bag of goodies. Tazo tea tags are particularly lovely. The Bigelow are colorful and very nice also. Occasionally I’ll sip tea with my China Buffet meals. Who doesn’t love dragons?
Some notebooks need tabs. Everything books definitely need a way to flip to desired sections or pages. Some planners also benefit from tabs. Labeling tabs isn’t always necessary but I can see a nice Dymo label stuck to these colorful tabs if needed. Color coding would be possible too. Green mint for Finances, Passion Purple for Projects, etc…
TEA TAG TABS! Will you use this idea? What will you be gluing tea tag tabs into? I’d love to hear your ideas – feel free to comment (as always).
Be Well.
Julie Strietelmeier
I love this! I don’t think I’ll actually use the idea, but it’s going to prompt me to at least make a page in my journal where I can start my own tea bag tab collection. :o)
diysara
Tea tags are really lovely journal decorations. It’s also helpful for remembering favorite brands and flavors. Maybe paste in the tag and jot a few notes about the taste, etc. Thanks for stopping by!
Elizabeth
Yes, I want to do this, I never remove the tag, but I will now!
diysara
I didn’t until this past year. I remember just tugging one off one day and I’ve been doing it sporadically ever since. I love the variety of tags that are available by brand and flavor too. Thank you for stopping by!
Jane Cullen
I always keep the tags from my teabags and then paste them into my journal and comment about them so that when I’m looking for that taste again, I can find it. I have also used my tags as tabs and I think they look really nice, especiall the Tazo ones. Love your blog. Lots of journal and planner inspiration.
diysara
Tea tags are just cute! I’m glad I’m not the only one who saves them. Thank you for the compliment. I hope you stop back again.
Aisazia
Oh this is a clever idea! I don’t know why more people don’t do this! I will try to collect mine now! :D