TEMPLATE and TUTORIAL

T EA COTTAGE

Welcome to the Tea Cottage Template and Tutorial! What a perfect way to house tea bags! Youll nd endless ways to decorate this adorable cottage -- from simple to elaborate! To ll with tea bags, simply lift the roof and ll. No need to worry about the bags spilling out the front door -- the bottom step swings open and close. Not a tea drinker? How about placing a ameless tea light inside for a beautiful votive candle holder. At Christmas time, use this template to make a Snow Village! MEASUREMENTS
Piece SUPPLIES Card Stock (8-1/2 x 11) Coordinating Paper (optional) Bone Folder Scoring Tool Adhesive Dimensionals Embellishments 5 Front Back Size (Inches) 3.75 x 10.12 3.75 x 6.91 2.25 x 6.92 2.66 x 10.5 2.41 x 4.61 5.54 x 5.33 4.75 x 3.77 4.5 x 3.13 4.73 x 1.75 Cut 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1-3 1

FINISHED SIZE:
Height: 5 Width: 4-3/4 Depth: 3-1/4

A (roof) B (roof) C (roof) D (roof) E (oor)

** F (oor) ** Fence

INSTRUCTIONS: STEP 1
PDF users: Print, cut and score all pieces. Cutting File users: Cut all pieces with cutting machine.

** Window Frame 1.1 x 1.1 ** Door Arch ** Optional

2 x .65

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TIP: Make sure each corner ts snuggly to the piece it is being attached to.

STEP 2:
Apply adhesive to the four bottom tabs of Front.
With the ap of oor (E) folded, adhere bottom tabs of Front to bottom of E.

Front E

STEP 3:
Apply adhesive to the side tabs of Front; adhere to the sides of Back.

Front

Back

Front
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STEP 4:
Continue to adhere the Back aps to the oor (E).

E (Floor)
Optional:

Adhere F to bottom of E.

STEP 5:
Apply adhesive to both side tabs of A; adhere to sides of B.

B A

C
STEP 6:
Align C and D as shown.

Apply adhesive to C tabs; adhere to D at corresponding tabs, one at a time.

C D

Inside View

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STEP 7:
Match corners on A to the three s on C; adhere.

C A

STEP 8:
Continue to match each corner on A to the s on D; adhere.

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OPTIONAL FENCE:
Cut two Fences; facing opposite directions.

Score the two side tabs; score again at 1 inch. Apply adhesive to tabs and adhere to front of cottage. Apply dimensionals to fence posts; adhere to sides of cottage.

OPTIONAL FRAMES/ARCH:
Attach Door Arch and Window Frame with foam dots. !
! NOTE: For my sample, I used a Flourish Frame (not included).

Thats it! Now, decorate and..... ENJOY!

Adela

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