Down a little dirt road in the woods, there was a buzz…
Or was it more like wheels and trotting? We couldn’t quite make it out. We had to quietly skip past the bend in the road to get a better look. But, we had to be very quiet because we did not want to scare anyone away…
Oh yes, dear me, it looked like a caravan of sort. I sent a wood sprite to ask the folks where they were headed?
Seems that they were on a serious time crunch to get to some Halloween festivities… I watched them as they drove away, they were all so fascinating. I hoped I would see them again…
The wood sprite flew around me, while whispering something about a memo…
But of course. How silly of me to forget. The party was mere days away 😉
Of course, I didn’t really forget. I have to say, I am in agony over not being able to tell you what I am up to. You, the only few who show any interest in the madness that goes on at "A Fanciful Twist," and I can’t tell you… I wouldn’t want to spoil a thing though.
So, here is the party 411. Lots of information…
On Wednesday evening (Oct. 15th), I will put up the "Halloween Partiers’ List" in my right hand sidebar. It will take the place of my regular blog roll until the day after Halloween. As there is no way you can visit everyone on Saturday. Unless you are a super blogger (with a cape), which I know some of you are 😉
I am putting up the list on Wednesday, because I am sure to have made a couple of human errors. If your link is not on the list, please contact me via e-mail, and I will add it. If there is any other error, e-mail me and I will fix it. If you have decided you do not want to be on the list, e-mail me and I will remove you, I know life gets busy and you may need to change your plans.
Keep in mind that everyone is invited (whether or not they have a blog). So you may be taken to some Flickr Photo pages or an Etsy shop, belonging those people who do not have a blog. We welcome everyone…
If you have a burning question of any sort, please e-mail me. I am catching up on adding links and answering e-mails today and tomorrow.
VanessaValencia@aol.com is my e-mail address.
This is going to be so much fun!! Let’s have a blast!! I can’t wait to see what you are brewing up!
So, I will see you here on Saturday. My party blog post will go live at 12:01 a.m. (Arizona Time) on Saturday October 18th (maybe a tiny bit earlier if I get too sleepy). And it will stay up for a few days.
Also – In the top right hand sidebar of my blog, is my party button. Right now if you click on it, it will take you to the blog post inviting you all to join the party. But, after Friday, that button will link you to the party itself.
Have an awesome party prep week, and I will hope to see you here on Satruday, to partttteee!!
See you very sooooon!! 🖤 🖤, V
ps: The little house Thriftventure name drawn, belongs to comment number 26!! That would be the lovely Cherry’s Jubilee, Yipppeeee for little house love!! Please e-mail me your address so I can ship you your lil’ house!! 😉
Hi Vanessa,
I saw your work in Artful Blogging and was inspired. I’ve linked your site to my blog as I mention you as my inspiration. Stop by my blog when you have a chance
Cathy
Vanessa,
Sounds like you have everything set to go. Wish I could participate but alas I cannot! If I go to your blog can I see what’s happening? Let me know.
Good Day Miss Vanessa,
Kris
I am leaving for three weeks in India on Friday so there is no way I’ll be able to take part.
Marta is busy planning a Haloween party with her friends, I’ll miss that too…….
you are tooooo darn creative!! well, i’m ready…my things are ready i just need pictures..which i will do tomorrow!!! yay!
I am so excited…this will be fun. In meantime I am giving tours of Italy.
I adore the Anthropology Web site…I want one of everything 🙂
I just love your lovely imaginative bloggy piece of heaven! The “path in the woods” is just so cute! And that little wagon-coachie is delicious 🙂 I can’t wait for the party-party to start (but then, I usually can’t wait for Halloowee to start, either!) I don’t have a blog, but look forward to visiting with all your guests! Thank you for dreaming up this marvelous tour of the creative world of bloggers 🙂
Vanessa – I’ve been thinking about the party a lot the last few days, trying to come up with some plan that isn’t just my every day October Post Spooky. This is fun already.
I do have an eensy teensy favor to ask you, or perhaps it’s more of a suggestion. I know that folks have visited my blog for previous blog parties sometimes weeks after the event. It’s really hard to get to everyone right away, especially if there’s a lot of party participants. And I like to stop for a bit and not rush through everyone. Would it be possible for you to leave the participant list/links up longer, at least through Halloween? You could take it off your sidebar and just add it to the end of the party post, that seems the most common plan I’ve seen. And now, back to party planning! (and maybe some dishwashing too – sigh)
My daughters were out last night decorating the house for Halloween. A bit too many spiderwebs for my liking but they think it is awesome. I was quite pleased, because I thought this is just in time for Vanessa’s party. Can’t wait. Karen
Oh I can’t wait! I haven’t even started my preperations! EEEeekk… Anyway,
Congrats to that lucky girl who won that marvelous house!!!
Siempre es todo tan mágico en tu blog, I love it!nos vemos el 18, en tu fiesta!!!count me in!
see you!
hugs
Marina
Just stopping by as I do everyday (I have you linked on my blog for others too). But, today, had to finally post and tell you how very amazing and intoxicating (like being sprinkled with pixie dust!) I find your blog and artwork and most importantly, your imagination – just magic. Love your halloween party preparations and wish I could attend, but just can’t match your fantastical efforts. I’ll probably crash the party a minute but would feel bad to officially participate since I just can’t do what you do in any way! You truly have a gift and I so appreciate that you share it with the world!
marsha
Just coming to get the button! And, darn! I didn’t get the house, but congrats to the winner.
Vanessa – the anticipation is half the fun!!!! A couple of witch friends are getting antsy for the party, one even attacked the candy stash! geesh – no patience what so ever!! If you get a chance, stop by my blog for the newest post, about these 2 witches! scrapbooksandjournals.blogspot.com
Looking forward to the fun and visiting everyone. cherry
Trick or Treat my Dearie!
I’m in, I’m in!
And Love the cute little witchie in her lovely orange party dress!
Sandra Evertson
my girls and i took photos last weekend in preparation but they were during the day cause my camera is not that great at night shots, so our photos are not as spooky as night shots but i think we can pull off something special. have a look at my blog page for a sneak peek… xx rosey
You always put so much work in your lovely posts! I can’t wait to see what fabulous fantasy you show us this time!
What a wonderFULL and magical adventure you take us on. I’m so excited for your party. My sweet mystery guest made it just fine and he has really taken a liking to our dear Ludwig Marquette!
I have party favors ready for EVERY guest who swings by my blog on Saturday. Oh what fun — but I must run, for I have more photos to prep and collages to create!
I’ll see you Saturday my dear!
{soul hugs}
Kathryn
Oh my goodness this all sounds so exciting,although I won’t actually be able to party I’ll be taking time out from “The Orchard” to visit you.
I do so wonder who is in that coach. Life in Arizona sure is like a fairy tale!
Vanessa,
You just can’t wait until Saturday! LOL
~ Gabriela ~
Oh I wish I would have visited sooner! I would have definitely participated. Now, I suppose I’ll have to console myself with visiting. That’s all right, all the fun and now work!
Whee! We are so excited over here. Ruby Roo changed her costume idea last minute, so we will be working to craft a new costume in time for the big event. Good thing this puppy is a maven on the sewing machine, and I can leave her to her own devices.
An old friend of mine came into town yesterday, and we went on a two day thriftventure here! It was way too much fun to pack into two days, and I got some ridiculous stuff, hee hee. Did you know that power thrifting can be tiring? ‘Cuz it can. 😉
I am getting ready and thinking up some new ideas for the party! I can’t wait since we just went to a party last week and got in the mood for ours!!
yippeeee yipppeeee!!
i can hardly wait!!!!!
xoxoxo…jenn
This looks like it will be way too much FUN! I’ll stop by after my vacation to see if there are any cookie crumbs or cider left for me to nibble.
Have a marvelous time, Miss Vee, and party on!
xoxo
Kate
Hi!!
How much fun!
On Saturday the pass very well!
Kisses
Sera muy divertido!!
El sabado la pasaremos muy bien!
Besos
You are so insane’ly clever! That’s a compliment. 🙂
Beeee~you~ti~full penmanship.
~Gypsy Love~
Melissa
Looking forward to this as I’m late in decorating the house. Been sick and the local fires do not help the air quality. But will have old and new deco’s up by sat. as I’m having a halloween craft party at my house complete with scary movies in the back ground!
Meeeeeeep! I’m ever so excited for the partay! And have been preparing for a wee while now!! 🙂
Happy Haunted Wednesday to Yee!
I really do love a party..count me in!
hauntingly,
carol
Oooo.. it is so exciting! Can’t wait to peek at all of the fabulous-ness!
Thank you!
xoxo~
Abbie
Woo hoo, I can’t wait!! 😀
Ooooh I want to come to the party!
I want to be part of that caravan. ohhh I love Halloween but it’s not big here in Australia so I must do something to celebrate.
I’d love to be a part of the party. I don’t imagine I’ll have something as magical and outlandish as you but I can add a litte wee something “Halloweenish”.
xo
HOw much fun is this going to be?
Tons!!!
Looking so forward to seeing what everyone does….!
xxo
I am so excited for your Halloween Party! I will be here!! Love the woodnymph story, BTW!!!
Love your organiztion for the party!! Looking forward to attending this Saturday! Dana
This will be my very first blog party, and how appropriate that it’s HALLOWEEN!! See you Saturday!! 🙂
~ Carolee
I have had my broomstick serviced and will see you Saturday.
Hello! This is wordsof_lore from livejournal! I just stumbled across your blog and I am in love with it! This halloween party sounds like a great idea and I cannot wait to see how it develops.
Can I come too? Please!
I’m excited, though my photos aren’t the best! But cannot wait!
Hi Vanessa
I would love to be a part of Haloween party. Could you please include me? Thanks.
See you Saturday!!!!
Your little caravan, I can hear the wheels turning in the crisp leaves.
I’ll be in OR this weekend and HOPE to have computer access so I can see ALL the festivities!!
x..x
have a wonderful party, i am sad i am going to miss it. I do love halloween!
i will be checking all the blogs of all the participants and enjoying the party through them.
Off to Austin, Texas for the Bazaar Bizarre!
~k
Hello Vanessa,
I cannot wait till Saturday either, hahahaha I will be at a witchcon…well no one has to know that. That’s why I have made my post already! Tomorrow I’ll leave for the weekend. Please can you put up the list of participants until Tuesday or the whole next week? Otherwise I have to bewitch your blog and we don’t want me to do that do we?
Have fun and thank you very very much for hosting this fun event!
I have chosen your blog for the “I love your blog†award. Stop by my blog to claim your prize… it’s really not much of a prize. Just a photo of a rose, but it’s still pretty cool. Congratulations!
T
p.s. I can’t wait for the party.
I tried REALLY hard to get a jump start on party planning, but alas … it’s down to the wire once again … ah well, better late than never …
10,000 xx’s & see you on SATURDAY!
oh, i wish i could be a part of the fun, but i am with you in spirit! have a great party!!!
Hi Vanessa:)
I will see you at the party!
I have been sick all week:(
I need more tea with honey in it.
Try to get a little shut eye my dear.
Hugs,
Kay
what a great idea, a halloween blogparty.
I’m ready for the party !!
my decoration is on, the photos are taken, the give-away is packed for those who comment and my broom is provided with new twigs so I can fly all around the world !
partywishes!
Inge
PS :Vanessa, IF you find the time to pass by…. my daughter’s ball jointed doll arrived and he’s IN the decoration….
OH, I can’t wait to see what everyone has come up with. It will be so much fun & what you came up with. Your so creative! Daisy~
ok~ i know i am LATE here~ but, can i join in? fun! fun! let me know~
thanks! eRiCa
oh v…i want to join in please…i have missed you so these many months…so glad to catch up with you…blessings, rebecca
Hi sweet sunshine! Pardon me if I arrive AFTER I’ve signed up to say… I’m EXHAUSTED. I so want to dress up for the party, but having just ran the pink artist marathon, my feet just won’t get moving fast enuff to make it. Truly FEELING wishful…
but, noooo…
PLEASE don’t cast a spell on me, I’ll be with you in SPIRIT.
(V. thank you for your encouragement and support AND enthusiasm for the pink artist proj these past few months, I mean it.. the finale was YESTERDAY, we raised $3,028.34 to fight breast cancer )
Maybe if I clone myself?
No.
I have to lay here in the middle of the road a bit, to recoop. I hope you understand.
((((big hugs))))
Sweet dreams of candy corn bites & warty hog toads!
xo, Monica
Is it too late to invite myself to your fabulously enchanting party? I’d like to share some “snapshots” of some of my more curious friends with everyone! And maybe tell a fortune or two. I’m so sorry for the late RSVP. I know you’ve been working so hard. Please forgive my tardy reply! Thank you!
Marsha
Audrey and I set up our party this afternoon. Come visit soon, we saved you a spot!~
Miss Vanessa….how creative can someone possibly be!!??! That someone I refer to is…YOU!!
You amaze me!
Dear Vanessa,
I am ready and here, waiting for the party beggin! But I didn’t see my Blog at your blogroll….Please, may I join this party?
Thank you so much!
Ana