An introductory artist spotlight, with a personal story about faith, family, music, and the memories we hold close.
Well, Buttercup once again the LORD was listening to my needs as I was worried about what to get Charlie not only for his Birthday but for David and Charlie for Christmas as well. Then yesterday evening, around six o’clock, David came in from work with dinner. I decided I was done working for the day.
Throughout the day I had been keeping busy working on emails and Gift Guide submissions, and I’d spent much of the day answering emails and I was getting tired. I decided I was ready to turn off the internet, put everything away, and call it a night. Well, almost. I still needed to earn my Swagbucks points! LLOL! Which I did get some of them.
After finishing that, I was going to turn off my phone. But something kept nudging me to check my email one more time. I believe the Lord sometimes puts little reminders in our paths, and I call those moments God winks. So I opened my email. And there it was. A message introducing me to a small creative business called Cup of Tea Creative.
Now, here’s the funny part. I’d been lying there trying to decide whether I wanted to get out of bed and get myself a glass of Milo’s sweet tea! I don’t know about you but I always have to have a cup of Tea or something to drink during the night.
Then I noticed a new email had arrived. It was from a company called Cup of Tea Creative? Really, Lord? I had to laugh. Because honestly that sounded like something I would have named my company if I had thought of it. Although, Charlie and David would have said Coffee not Tea. LOL
The more I explored this website, the more I felt there was something special about this opportunity. I found myself falling down one rabbit hole after another, discovering personalized artwork, music-inspired designs, vintage stickers, and ways to preserve the words and memories that mean the most to us. And wouldn’t you know it? I was supposed to be getting some sleep!
Today is the anniversary of my dad’s passing. As I looked through Cup of Tea Creative’s sticker collection, one of the first things that caught my attention was a vintage typewriter. There was also a retro television and a boombox radio. If you’ve been following our family for a while, you know how much I enjoy things that remind me of years gone by.
But the typewriter felt especially meaningful today. Sometimes the smallest things bring back the biggest memories. A familiar object, an old song, a photograph, or even a few handwritten words can remind us of someone we love. That’s one reason I believe preserving family memories matters so much. And as I explored this artist’s work, I began thinking about how our own family has grown and changed.
For years, we shared our family’s adventures through TheMommiesReviews.com. There were homeschooling activities, children’s books, toys, family outings, and all the wonderful things that came with raising children. But children grow up. Charlie turns 19 on December 16, and although I sometimes wonder where those years disappeared, I know we’re entering a different chapter of our family’s story.
That’s part of why we moved to GreatfulMoments.com. We’re still making memories, but now we’re exploring gifts for grown children, couples, grandparents, friends, and families who want to spend meaningful time together. And Cup of Tea Creative seems like a wonderful business to introduce during this new chapter.
Now you might be asking yourself what is Cup of Tea Creative and I would like to let you know it is a small creative studio specializing in personalized artwork designed around the people, songs, photographs, and milestones that matter to its customers. which I loved.
One of the artist’s signature offerings combines a favorite song with a personal photograph to create an original piece of artwork. Imagine giving your husband a photograph from a special anniversary alongside a song that has followed you through your marriage.
Or giving your grown child a piece of artwork featuring a favorite song and a photograph from childhood. That’s the kind of gift that can tell a story without requiring a hundred words. According to the artist, each personalized piece is designed, printed, and finished in-house using fine-art materials.
The personalized song-and-photo prints start at $59, with print-only, mounted, and framed options available. I especially appreciate that the website explains how the ordering process works. Customers choose what they’re celebrating, share their photograph and meaningful song, and work with the artist to create something personal.
There is one thing that has always carried out family forward which has always been part of our family’s story. Just as it was mine and Suzzane’s. One day I will have a song created in her memory using “Butterfly Kisses”. The last song I sung to her at her 16th Birthday party before she passed away.
Just like with Suzzane there are songs that make me think of David, like the Broken Road, and songs that make me think about Charlie which is Sweet Dreams and song from Prince and everything waiting for him in the future. Which I am grateful, thankful and blessed to be a part of.
And yes, there are plenty of Jelly Roll songs that speak to my heart. LOL! I may never be Jelly Roll, but that doesn’t mean I can’t write my own words or create something special for the people I love. One of the things that surprised me most about Cup of Tea Creative was discovering that the artist also offers artwork inspired by original writing.
That means a poem, story, essay, or other personal writing can become part of a keepsake. As I explored that possibility, I found myself thinking about something I’d love to create for Charlie: More than monster trucks and pizza, I love you to the moon and back. I can’t wait to see where the world takes you as you grow a year older this year, from a little bitty boy to a grown man. Those words are part of our story. And the possibility of combining them with a photograph of Charlie makes me smile.
Of course, we’re featuring Cup of Tea Creative in our 2026 Christmas Gift Guide, but I don’t believe meaningful gifts should be limited to December 25. What if your family gathered around the table during Thanksgiving , and shared favorite memories, and listened to songs that reminded everyone of holidays gone by?
Grandparents could tell grandchildren about the music they loved growing up. Parents could share the song they danced to at their wedding. Older children could tell the stories behind their favorite songs. You might even discover the perfect idea for a personalized Christmas gift before everyone leaves the Thanksgiving table.
And for those of us helping Santa load the sleigh, Cup of Tea Creative offers more than large art prints. The shop also features stickers and mini prints which would be fun Gifts for the Elves Santa, and they are worth exploring for stocking stuffers, small gifts, and thoughtful surprises.
I particularly enjoyed browsing the retro designs, including the typewriter, television, and boombox radio, along with inspirational stickers and designs celebrating pets, coffee, and family connections. I can already picture Charlie finding a few favorites! Which brings us back to the #RabbitHole. LOL
The artist has also told us that December 18 is his current ordering cutoff for custom art prints. Because customers must approve their artwork, I would encourage anyone considering a personalized Christmas gift to start early and confirm production and delivery timing directly.
I like how Cup of Tea Creative advertises free shipping on U.S. orders and a flat $9.95 shipping rate for Canadian orders. I love being able to introduce a creative small business to readers on both sides of the border. You can explore personalized prints, themed artwork, inspired designs, stickers, and mini prints through the Cup of Tea Creative personalized prints collection.
I want to be upfront with my readers, as I always try to be. I have not yet physically seen, felt, or touched Cup of Tea Creative’s products. This article is an introductory business feature, not a hands-on product review. The artist has generously offered to create two complimentary personalized prints for David and Charlie, along with a selection of stickers for our family to experience. I’m grateful, thankful, and blessed for that opportunity.
We’ll be choosing the photographs, songs, and personal details for those gifts, and once they arrive, I’ll return to share our honest firsthand thoughts. The artist has also expressed interest in contributing artwork to our Christmas giveaway and offering a 15% discount for our readers. We’ll share confirmed details once everything is finalized.
I never imagined that one last email check, a craving for Milo’s sweet tea, and a little late-night browsing would lead me to such an interesting artist. But here we are. On a day when I’m remembering my dad, I’m discovering new ways to preserve memories for David and Charlie. And once again, I’m reminded why I wanted to build GreatfulMoments.com.
It’s not just about finding things to buy. It’s about the people we love, the stories we tell, the songs we remember, and the moments we hope to carry with us. So today, I’m grateful, thankful, and blessed to introduce you to Cup of Tea Creative. Maybe you’ll discover a gift that reminds you of someone special, too.
Disclosure: Cup of Tea Creative has offered complimentary personalized artwork and stickers for future editorial consideration. No products have been received or tested at the time of this introductory feature. Opinions and personal experiences shared here are my own.
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Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
