Alright, so yesterday I got this idea to make a Cinderella tea set. It just popped into my head, and I was like, “Yeah, I gotta do this!” So, I started by looking around my place for stuff I could use. I found some old teacups and saucers that my grandma gave me a while back. They were kinda plain, but that was perfect ’cause I wanted to give them a whole new look.

First thing I did was give everything a good wash. I mean, they’d been sitting in a box for ages, so they were pretty dusty. After they were all clean and dry, I got out my paints. I picked out some blues and whites, you know, ’cause those are Cinderella’s colors. I started by painting the teacups a light blue. It took a couple of coats to get it looking smooth and even, but it was worth it. They were already starting to look different.

Next, I wanted to add some details. I thought about what makes Cinderella, well, Cinderella. And I remembered her glass slippers! So, I used a tiny brush and some silver paint to draw little slippers on each teacup. It was kinda tricky, but after messing up a few times, I got the hang of it. I also added some swirly designs around the edges, just to make them look a bit fancier.

• Teapot: Found a plain white one in my cupboard.
• Paint: Used acrylics, light blue and white, plus some silver for details.
• Brushes: A couple of different sizes, one really tiny one for the details.
• Inspiration: Cinderella’s story, her dress, and the glass slippers.

While the teacups were drying, I moved on to the teapot. I had this plain white one that I’d never used, so it was perfect for this project. I painted the whole thing light blue, just like the cups. Then I thought, what’s a princess without her castle? So, I painted a simple castle design on the front of the teapot with white paint. It wasn’t perfect, but it looked pretty good, if I do say so myself.

For the plates, I kept it simple. I painted the rims light blue and added a few silver dots around the edge. I didn’t want to overdo it, you know? Sometimes less is more. I also found some old spoons and forks that I never use. I didn’t paint those, but I did tie little blue ribbons around the handles. It was a small touch, but it made them fit in with the rest of the set.

Now, for the fun part! I wanted to make some treats to go with the tea set. I baked some cupcakes and made some little sandwiches. I decorated the cupcakes with blue and white frosting, and I used cookie cutters to make the sandwiches into fun shapes, like stars and hearts. I even found a tiered cake stand in the back of my closet, which was perfect for displaying all the goodies.

Setting the Scene

Once everything was ready, I set up a little table in my living room. I put down a white tablecloth and arranged the tea set on it. I placed the cupcakes and sandwiches on the cake stand, and I even lit a few candles to make it extra special. It looked so pretty, I was really proud of how it all came together. Finally, I put everything together, including a Cinderella case I found online. It was like a dream come true.

I invited a couple of friends over, and we had a little tea party. It was so much fun pretending to be princesses for an afternoon. We drank tea, ate cupcakes, and just enjoyed each other’s company. It was the perfect way to spend a Saturday. It was so cool. And you know what? This whole thing, it wasn’t even that hard. Just took some time and a little bit of creativity. And honestly, looking at the finished set, I felt like a kid again, in the best way possible. It’s these little projects that make life more fun, right?