So many fun things going on! First of all, I am so glad so many of you have signed up to attend the Virtual Mad Tea Party {Of the Costume Variety}, on June 28th. I think we are going to have so much fun!! You can continue signing up if you have not, by simply leaving me a comment (on any blog post before the party) to let me know you would like to be added to the list… (click on the link above for details)
You can also still copy the flyer below, if you would like to share it on your blog… I will make a list of the party participants in my side bar. This will happen a few days before the party… So, that we can share ideas and what not…
For us here at A Fanciful Twist, it has been pure excitement. We (we meaning, me, myself and I) have been testing ways to bring glittery fun to life for the party… And, in the most serendipitous way, simple things have been bursting with Magic at the seams… That along with surprise visitors, means, there is some exciting stuff brewing for certain!!
Let me start by sharing that there are some enchanted characters visiting for the party… It all happened in the most delightful fashion. The darling Kay Ellen, who I have so much to share about (including exciting Sealah Tape, which I will share soon), had some of her friends make a trip down to party at our abode (this happened even before I planned a party for you all, so it was perfect timing)… They arrived over a week ago. I just knew it was them when a Fed Ex van hovered wayyyy at the end of the dirt driveway… I ran out there with no shoes on, at lightning speed, to catch Mr. Lovee receiving them…
I then, ran into the studio, and opened the box very carefully… The second I opened it, I could see the signs of magic…
Cracking the code was the next step…
I can’t believe Miss Kay Ellen entrusted her beloved friends to me… Of course, the friends have a personality of their own, and refused to be photographed until they were very well rested for the party 😉
So that is another fun thing to look forward to… Did I mention that they eat lots of carrots???
The next thing, is that, I have been looking for fun ways to make some easy beautiful creations & masks for the party.
Nothing like a little teal glitter to make things ever so pretty. I got this super fine powder glitter at this floral warehouse in some floral district many years ago… I need to find some more, nothing compares to it…
So, I had this idea to glitter a teal balloon… Of course glitter brings out magic in everything… A little music and glitter in the studio makes for a very very sparkly magical afternoon…
I can’t even tell you how pleased I was with the glittery balloon.. So what I did, is I took some white craft glue on a paint brush, and brushed it all over the top of the balloon. Then I sprinkled the fine teal powder glitter and some white iridescent glitter on the balloon… And voila, so super sparkly, it won’t even convey in a photo…
Now here is where serendipitous magic comes into play… You see the size of the balloon, right???
Wellll, when I got home this evening, this is what I found. Isn’t it wonderful???? The balloon shrank… And the glitter ribboned around it… SO EXCITING!!!
And made it extra beautiful and sparkly…
But, the next thing I found… Is truly how accidents make the spectacular happen. As I peeled the glue glitter off, it peeled like a perfect sheet of sturdy, yet very thin glitter paper. Perfect for mixed media mermaid tails!!!!! Don’t you think????
Now the question is… Could I do it again??? If planned???
So, that was the first magical thing… The next funny thing that happened that sparked huge magic vibes… Was the fact that, a heart shaped doilie makes a pretty fun mask!!
Now tell me, don’t you think, that with a little tweaking it could even be a bit owly… (don’t mind my unmanageable 110′ weather hair)
So, how can that not be fun??? Easy glitter paper and easy heart doilie masks. Elaborate on them a bit, and I can only imagine how they can become so super wonderful…
On the real world front (that’s when I have to leave the safety of my imagination filled studio world and venture into the real world) things have been fun. Lots of outings in painfully hot weather (even though, nights have shared beautiful sunsets and moons) with family and Mr. Lovee’s family too… It was his birthday, father’s day, and my Dad’s birthday… All in the matter of 3 days…
So, on every outing, I have taken the opportunity to taste test one of our beverages of choice. I think I might even serve it to my furry friends at the party…
Shirley Temples…
I can’t believe that Shirley Temple photo turned out. We were in the darkest restaurant in the planet. Those where you just have to trust that what they say you are eating, really is what you are eating 😉
Well, that is where I am as of now… I am off to test more concoctions for the soiree….
Fill me in on your goings on… xoxo, V
Oh Vanessa!!!
I’m so excited… I can’t wait for your Party!!
200 entries is Alot!!!
I just hit 200 comments!LOL
My daughters birthday is this weekend…so we may have a tea party all week long:)until the Mad Tea Party begins
Love Shirley Temples!Yum…
Hugs,
kayellen
That icing sure is pretty!(why can’t my icing ever come-out like that…it’s magic i tell yah!)I’m over here having a little to much fun playing with clay and whatnot…and sparkels(maybe even a little clown might sneek into my shop?)Well,i hop to see your little carrot-eating freinds sone.I hope they’re enjoying thier new homes(off to ponder…what eats carrots…:P)
lots of xo’s
ryce
Oh miss V,every post you make is a party!🖤
Hello! Hello! Oh, great magic you work! Love the ballon trick! Hope it works again. I am in for the party! I have figured out how to post in advancen and I think I will email you my picture just in case it doesn’t work. That is on tomorrow’s list! I am supposed to be packing for my family to leave on Thursday but of course I spent the afternoon making eleven collages of my grandparents wedding photo to take to my cousins at a family reunion. So typical of me! oh yeah and I am still up finishing some swaps I need to mail tomorrow before I go! Oh, well, I am sure I can through what I need to together in a couple of hours. If not that is what Target is for right? Apparently from the length of this post I miss ya! Hehe! Have a great night, keep us posted on the wonderful party treats!
Oh Miss V!
The Queen of the Carnivale and I will be there! Soooooooooooooooooooooooooo Looking forward to it.
Don’t have too much fun without us before the party.
OXOXO, Kelley and the girls
glitter paper from a balloon!
~~so loving the idea~~
ONLY YOU!!
🙂
listen…
Petal-the-cow
wanted me to ask you if
ALL TYPES OF CREATURES
are invited to your tea party?
{ sometimes she can be so pushy }
i told her,
i thought all FRIENDLY creatures
but that i would ask you…
over here,
we are an ~~Equal Opportunity,
All Species Welcomed~~ home,
but i was taught to ask first before bringing my cow
or bunny
or sheep.
Vanessa, I’ve had so much fun. I created a mask and all I will say that there was glitter and ribbons involved.
Also, guess what I saw the other day? Fairy Dust! Now, I wonder just what I could do with that?
Little c and I will be there with bells on! 🙂
Dang!!!!! I will miss your party…having a party of my own in Iceland 🙂
I know everyone will have a good time…I will be reading all about it when I come back in the middle of July. Fun, fun, fun xoxoo
This is a party I will be sad to miss, but I will be away on vacation. The good thing about virtual parties is that I will be able to visit later on when I get back. The magic just keeps going on forever.
Vanessita, I can’t participate, but I can LOOK, can’t I? What fun, what color, what magic. xoxo
I’m sooooo excited for the party!! I’m going to make myself a beautiful crown to wear!!
What a lovely glitter accident! I can’t say that I have been preparing for the party quite yet, as I have other parties to go to before that…can you believe it? I KNOW exactly what I shall wear though, as I am going to the photo opening that night as well…so, I’m doing a little double duty…of course, for your party I will be wearing ton’s more rhinestones…
My own garden party has to come first, but when it is over (Saturday), I will fully start preparing for your fun.
Daily update on preparations for My Big Party in my blog 🙂
VANESSA!!!!! YOu are a genius! I love the ballon and glitter mistake! What a mistake…this has prompted me to make a special mistake for the MAD Tea Party! I love it!
~Hugs,
Ann-Denise
How cool are the ‘mermaid tails’ ??? I lovce that the balloon gifted you with a new medium!! YEAH!! I can’t wait to see what you make with it! The party is going to be fantastic and I can hardly decide on what shoes to wear! Glitter, gala, gals, giggles…GALORE!!! : ))
xoxox
VB
I love the balloon effect!
I’m working on a Tango Tea theme, we will see who comes up with what!
I simply love, love, love those happy accidents!
… gotta run … giggles to have, things to make. 🙂
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Marina Capano
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oooohhh Vanessa! Your post is so much fun to read through. Great photos and you tell your stories in such a fun way. I’m busy working on a variety of fun things for the party in the “tree house.” I too have a special visitor coming from a long distance {wink} – cross country actually. I’m not sure if he likes to eat carrots. I’ll have some just in case. My flower arrangements for the party are so whimsical. Anyone reading on can check them out on my blog. Tomorrow I’ll be posting some fun party boxes and cones that I made along with a pattern for others to use to make their own. Great glitter!
http://web.mac.com/kathrynantyr
Oh my goodness! A party. I’ve got to make hair appointments and waxing appointments and call the dress designer….Oh, it’s a virtual party. Well, my hubbie’s birthday is the 28th so I will make those appointments anyway and celebrate with you too!! Fun!
Delightful fun whimsical and kooky.
That is just YOU.
Now for the post; delightful fun whimsical kooky and Inspiring!!!
Mermaid tails?
YES!!!
Or mystical ocean waves.
xoxo
My party prep is only in the brain so far. I have to make sparkly stars for a streamer for Friday nights relay. We are going to glam out with stars…x
x
Vanessa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go here.
You will LOVE this!!
http://pan-dan.blogspot.com/2008/06/publique-living.html
Mwahs and all that jazz.
xo
You are so rad. I haven’t left you a comment in a while…life has been almost swallowing me whole.
I hope your party is the BEST!
I love glitter…seeing pictures of it makes me happy!!
I hope your week is going great!
oh!! It’s all looking so glittery and lovely and, and….fanciful!! tee hee! 🙂
and many happy birthday wishes to your Lovee and Dad!! 🙂
Oh my God! I AM THE SHIRLEY TEMPLE QUEEN EXTRAORDINAIRE! I can’t believe you posted yours! This is my planned party drink! Plus, my girlfriend’s birthday is the same day as your party, so there will be double the hi-jinx!
Everything looks so magical and enticing and delightful…glitter, sparkles, candy and facinating creatures galore! I wish I could participate, but I’ll have to settle for being an observer…back problems are keeping me from doing the fun stuff right now! Have a great party and I hope everyone enjoys themselves! I’ll be watching!
Sounds like a delightful soiree!!!! I must go and prepare.
XO….Kimberlee
Oh my, looks like heaps of fun!~
Oh NEATO! That balloon turned out fun.
Hey—I was actually just thinking your 110′ degree hair looked really pretty! It is waving super nicely, mermaid-style. Maybe you should glue the sparkles on your own legs the next time you’re poolside.
I can’t wait! I’m so excited! I love your glitter balloon experiment. I’ll have to try that someday.
T
Hi Vanessa,
I have my party ornaments posted! The planning continues here at the tree house. 9 days and counting!
http://web.mac.com/kathrynantyr
Oh what fun you are having! Alas, I haven’t had a moment to even think about what to do. But maybe I’ll bring my puppets from my new (old) puppet theatre? No doubt they’ll have some sort of mischief in store. I’m afraid my party participation will be one of those last minute flying-by-the-seat-of your pants events, but I will be there with bells on! Hope you had a wonderful time at all the lovely celebrations! xoxox
Oooohhhh! I can hardly wait for the fun! Glitter, magic, puppets, big hats, Shirley Temples!!!! Who can resist all of that!
Julie Bergmann
110? degrees? my goodness! send some here! we still have our sweaters on! the glittery balloon experiment was too fun! (i loooove glitter!)
hhhmmmm..mermaid tails, glitter, shirley temples…something magical in a suitcase…i must set to getting my costume ready!!!
Hello! Your blog is lovely and the Tea Party is an excellent idea. Count me in please!!!
Love how you just discovered that ballon trick like that. Really, don’t the best things come out of experiments like these?
The first day of summer and a party planned! The announcement is hanging in the window on my blog! Plan for unexpected guests.
The week will be filled with gathering and making. And, the anticipation of your newest visitors…what adorable visitors could fit in those lovely accommodations?
ahhhh…the mistake…will transform any mermaid into the belle of the reef….
Oh how I love a party and June such a busy month for cake eating and dancing gatherings around here. So count me in!!!
What great ideas – love the mermaid tails, too. I bet we’ll be seeing more of the glitter balloons around now – I know I’m going to try it.
Please count me in this fantastic party. I have already added the Mad Hatter Tea Party button to my blog and have started inviting everyone to attend.
Can’t wait for the party to begin.
Irma 🙂
Fantastic build-up, you have me sitting on the ends of my chair through it all V… anxiously anticipating your next word, next move… spilled glitter atop balloons, wondering, “what will she think up next?”
I’m sew HOOKED on seeing what it is you create next!!!
butterflies in my belly and a song in my heart… just for yOU!
~Monica 🙂
That balloon knocked my stripy socks right OFF!!! I can’t wait for the party…i’ve been trying to plan the perfect outfit to compliment the lovely Calamity Kim wings i have, and if i am lucky, i might even have a new tattoo just in time for the festivities 🙂 I want to bake some treats too, and i am trying to think up something wonderful that wont complete wreck all the hard work i’ve been doing with losing weight by bellydancing my brains out….hmmm…bellydancing with wings….
i think i might have an idea….
😀
Looking forward, lovely girl!
Looks like you are having so much fun!! Can’t wait for the party. One week away!
Kari
I happen to have done the ballon-thing…an mine shriveled but i love it!I had tons of pretty sparkels at home and i used most of them and when i was done it was like a rainbow!!
xoxoxo
ps.-thank-you for your wonderful blog!<3
ryce
vanessa, it is xmas every day here, and you are presenting us with the most mouthwateringly delicious party temptation pics ever!
my planning is dreadful, but im a last minute marvel…….
…………i hope!
xxx
I love the unexpected glitter film on the balloon, how very cool! So exciting and fun – looking forward to seeing your preparations!
yes,yes,yes,YES!
sign me up!!
!!
please!!
🙂
things are starting to get glittery
over here
and that means a ~*PaRtY*~
YOURS!
yippeeee!
I am coming to the party!!!! Yippee! what a treat to beat the heat!!!!
A Shirley Temple drink?? And look at that photo of you with your curls peeking out from behind the mask. Is there something we don’t know about you?? Are you really hiding out on the Good Ship Lolly-Pop??
D.
PS- digging that glitter!
Your blog is wonderful. I am happy to meet a fellow Arizonan. You do beautiful work and I love your musings. It was really nice perusing your insights.
Creatively,
Kimberly Miller
Huachuca City, Arizona
http://www.kimberleekreations.blogspot.com/
I posted my outfit options today…decisions, decisions!!!
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