Topsy Turvy Tea Party Centerpiece

2 min read September 13, 2026 Michelle Stewart
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Celebrate big with a bright and colorful Garden of Wonders Birthday (or Unbirthday) Party! One of my favorite elements of the Alice in Wonderland storyline was the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. I loved all the bright colors and goofy characters. The levitating tea pots and cups were so fun and whimsical. When it came time to create a DIY to accompany my Garden of Wonders Party, I just knew I wanted to create Topsy Turvy Tea Party Centerpieces.

Project Time
50 to 60 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Using the paint colors of your choice apply a coat of paint to one DIY Ceramic Teapot Flower Planter and two DIY Ceramic Tea Cup Planters and Saucers. Let Dry.

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Step
2

Apply a second coat of paint as needed.

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Step
3

Once the paint is dry, apply a generous amount of hot glue or E6000® Craft Adhesive Glue on the bottom of the tea cup to adhere it to the saucer.

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Step
4

Apply a generous amount of glue to the rim of a tea cup and stack a tea cup saucer set on top, in an angle. Hold the cup in place until the glue has had enough time to properly bond.

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Step
5

Repeat the same process and stack the Tea Pot on top of the Tea Cup, creating a topsy-turvy effect.

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Step
6

Using the Dip And Dot Paint Dotters, paint polka dots in a contrasting color onto one of the cups if desired. You can also paint hearts, stripes or any other fun design.

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Step
7

Embellish the centerpiece. Ideas include a couple of Silvertone Large Key Charms to the handles with ribbon and a handwritten “Drink Me” tag.

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Step
8

Fill with candy, flowers or simply leave them empty for your tea party! Make more and add them to your wonderfully whimsical tablescape!

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Step
9

Looking for more Garden of Wonders party inspiration? Check out the rest of my Garden of Wonders Party including a tutorial for a Mad Hatter Centerpiece and recipe for Mad Tea Party Sandwiches!

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