The time has come. It's here, it's here!!! Time to go mad and kookie!! I saw that most of you parked your tricyles outside the secret garden gate? Are you just itching to party?? I have to tell you one of my 3 secrets… You see, this is no regular Tea Parrrtttiiieeee…. Oh, no no no… This is a tea party made out of, paper and bits of fabric!! Paper cakes and paper tea Sets! Paper tea pot, and more!! Ready to jump in??
Well then, pay your toll in smiles, to the Mad Hatter (who I made just for this special occassion), and hopitty hop, into the magic!!
I made everything for the party from scraps that I had in my possession (sans the edibles, I made the cakes from cake mix and bought the candies) . That was my goal, to make everything from things I already had…
Oh, did you smile at the Mad Hatter?? Do commend him on his great looks, would ya ;) Maybe even throw him a wee wink… He endured a 4 hour photo shoot in 105' weather…
But, never did he cease dancing in his metallic, teal blue shoes….
I wanted to make you some real special treats… So, I spent much time over the last couple weeks working on tea cups and a very very special, 4 tier, paper cake… Hence, the glue extravaganza… Hot glue, white glue, you name the glue, it is holding something together on this table 😉
Ta-daaaaaaaaaaaa…. Do you like it, do ya, do ya???
Paper and fabric and feathers and felt balls, and mica and paint, and glitter… What more can you ask for?? ;)
I wish you were here in person to see it! I intend to make more, and carry them in my shop… So, that is another secret for ya… I am going to be making paper cakes and tea sets and… Well, you'll see… But for now, it is pure PARTY!!! Wooo hoooooo!!
Before you dive into the yummies…
Make sure you choose a party hat!! I made them just for you!!!
Do you want to choose your tea cup??? I am sure you are itching for tea or maybe espresso, or even a cappuccino??? Well, as far as I am concerned, you can have anything you want in your tea cup!!
Simply choose the cup that suits your personality… Are you a curl of a silhouette person?? With baby pink undertones??
Or are you fiery, with flaming oranges all worn boldy, while you scope the room out. Only your eyes peeking over your fan??
Or perhaps, you are gentle and romantic???
Do you have a love of fresh flowers, and crisp air. Picking wild berries galore…
Does bright pink, make your heart skip a beat?? Do you carry your pirate's stripes, wherever you go??
Or do you prefer to be playful and monkey around???
Do you get lost in dreams of music, while sitting in a cafe in Italy…
Or, are you a captivating mixture of sweet and mysterious??
Whatever the case may be… Choose the perfect paper teacup for you… and come with me…
Let me pour you a cup of whatever it is your heart desires, from my magic paper tea pot…
Sweet and soothing… Dark and exhilarating… Minty and refreshing… Floral and Spice… You choose…
Into your cup it goes… Magic… Makes all your dreams come true… I promise…
Now, doesn't a party just hit the right spot???
At this party, you can eat and sip to your hearts content…
Stack them as high as you'd like…
Then turn around, and without hesitaiton… Choose a 4th dessert…
As you nibble… Enjoy the floating magic bubbles… And dance with your cake in hand…
Just hang out by the giant cake, chat… And have a JOLLY good TIME!!!
Hey, wait a second… Where did all the party hats I made, go???
Oh, there they are… You see, I raided my childhood trunk and found some of my old playmates, to come out and have tea with us… And also, to keep Kay Ellen's bunnies company… Can you guess which ones they are???
Yep, there's one… (Looks like the mice are even being wacky today!!)
And there is another one… Can you guess thier names???
As for me… I was the Party Planner Cinderella. You kow, the girl who doesn't have time to make herself pretty, because she was working too hard… I tried for the Mask…
And then looked very annoyed while not being able to attach a party hat to my monsoon weather hair…
I would much rather wear my hair in this sort of fashion for the soiree… Then, I was thinking, maybe I could be her for the party? Circa early eighties?? I know, totally random ;) Thanks, I knew you would be okay with that 😉
Now, don't forget to visit the fortune teller before you go… When I found her 8 years ago, she was spray painted gold, over her eyes and everything. I took a q-tip with alcohol to her eyes, and voila, real glass eyes underneath! I was stunned!! Then I painted her flesh tone, and gave her make-up and lips… Isn't she beautiful now?? She was a major find! Those eyes… Then I got her a lovely expensive wig, and who knew?? She was the beautiful fortune-teller extraordinaire…
Oh, wait, the Fortune teller has a message for you… There will be 3 of you who will find yourselves gifted with a giveaway… Oooo, aaaaaaah… Yes! it is true… The first prize winner, must promise to be kind and loving… As two little snail girl sisters need a home…
The second giveaway, will be a magical sparkly fairy ring… Very much like this, only in German vintage silver glitter… Along with another wacky surprise… The third treat, will be any canvas print from my shop, and a pack of postcards… Does that sound like fun?? I will draw names in my next blog post…
So let's get busy partying!!!! Also, the lovely artiste + extra fun painting video maker, Miss Suzi Blu, is in on this tea madness!!! She will be hosting a wacky tea room, live chat in the afternoon… I will be there, along with a bevy of other mad people… You can join us if you'd like… Details so far…
LET'S HAVE FUN!!!!! Woo HOO!!! xoxo, V (It's 2 a.m. must sleep, and will be back here in a few hours to play and party!!) IT'S 7:46 a.m.!! I am awake and DANCING!!! Party on!!! Starting to make my visits 😉
11:30 a.m. update (Arizona Time)!! I have had sooooo many cupcakes and delicious edibles!!!
I am making my way with visits to all my lovely friends!! You girls are soooo Amazing, my humble heart is bursting!!! I can't ever say enough!!! I send buckets of magic and whimsy and wonderfulnesssssss!!! Dancing to this now….
Not to get to cheesy mushy but I have to say… Don't ever forget how much you matter, and how wonderful you are!! Remember, you got the love, right inside of you… xoxo
3:30 p.m. update: Hi Mad Tea Party Loves!! Are ya having fun???? I am still making my way to visits. This might take me a while (wait, this "will" take me a while)!! So much goodness shared. What a wonderful thing to see!! Thank you for your beautiful blogs!! It has been a Mad Day here too!! Mr. Lovee was on a radio show today… So I was a good Miss Dovee, and listened… And now, he is serenading you!! And then, he is off to play rock and roll (normally it's blues)!!
The live chat was a fun new experience today! It took me forever to figure it out… But, it turned out to be really easy!! It was fun!! Mr. Lovee was less than amused at the fibs I told about him. Hee heeeeeee!!! So funny…
So, do your bellies ache from all the eaten goodies?? Just wait, we have the night ahead of us!! Ha ha!! I might need a nap 😉
10:30 p.m. update: Hi there!! What a long and wonderful party day!! I have made sooo many visits!! I am so touched by the magic I saw! Incredible!! Some of the places I visited gave me error messages, so I will try again tomorrow!! You know, since we have a huge Latin flair down here. I have to tell ya, if an in person party had ensued as such, tomorrow, we would meet again, and continue the party with brunch and champagne…. So, perhaps, I'll see ya for a little more partying on Sunday!! But for now, it's off to bed for this Witchy pooooo!!! Thank you so much for a Superbly Magical day!!
Sunday 10:30 a.m update: G'mornin, G'mooooornin, G'mooooornin… I awoke this morning, in a daze, wondering if it had all been a dream…
But I guess it wasn't, because I still have on my A Fanciful Twist discotheque wrist band from last night!! Are you still wearing yours???? I hate it when that happens… hee heee
Waiiiit, before you say anything… Really, don't tell me how I acted last night when I was giant toadstool hopping… Really, I don't want to know that I had frosting all over my pantaloon ruffles!! Or that, I had so much sugar in me, that I was actually bopping from tree to tree… Harassing the birds… No really.. Spare me the details… And, seriously, I got news for you… Wait until I tell you what you were doing!!! I bet your have no recollection??? HAaaaaa!! hee hee 😉
I think I am going to have a bit more tea & treats… I know, I know… Insane!! But, I just can't say good-bye to the party love yet… It will be too traumatic 😉
Oh!! Before I forget, here is the ring that one of you will win! I will hold the random drawing for it, and all the other treasures, like the snail girls, in a couple of days…
We are dancing to this, and being extra, day after the party, wacky… But don't worry, I won't draw the party out too much longer… You might get sick of me and never want to play my games again if I continue with these shenanigans…
So, I best be off to wake all the other critters up… My beloved adopted lamb son, made by my dear friend Sarah, is still sleeepin'… All the noise and he still sleeps….
So, I think the jolt of morning activity, really is doin' me in… I am a noodle!! Maybe I need a little more magic in a cup? Just so I can keep goin' a little longer… Won't you have a bit as well??
All I can say is, you all made this the funnest weekend ever!! Beyond mine and all the creature's wildest dreams!!!!! My sincerest, most humble thank yous!!! I'll leave this post up for a couple of days, so we can all visit and catch up.
ps: If you would like to visit The Mad Tea Party 2009, click here…
WOW!!!!!!!
This is the most wonderful, colourful party I have seen.
I have just posted my own partypost with link to the Grand Party. I wrote there that I’ll bring Marta along.
It is mine and Terje’s 28th wedding anniversary today. I’ll bring Terje as well……..
Wow, I had no idea about this till today. I heard about it from Dapoppins, but just….wow. Everything is so colorful and beautiful. And I’m going to check out your Etsy store right now.
I will be posting mine later. Votre soiree est magnifique, mon ami! Beautiful, madly creative and delicious. Your teacups are inspired, as are your cakes and special treats and the tea. Merci bien!xoxoxoxoxox
The Mad Tea Party! It’s here! It’s here! I was so excited I could hardly sleep! Oooohhhh, the Mad Hatter is soooo debonaire and the tiered paper cake! I must have a slice or three of that. (so glad you’re going to carry them in your Etsy store)I only wish now I had ordered one of your cakes for the Very Merry Unbirthday Garden Party over at Amusing Muses. I choose the turquoise and pink party hat, please and the bright pink teacup, if it’s not already taken. Your party is so much fun. Thank you for inviting us and please come to our garden party when you wake up. Someone has painted the Queen’s roses red! The flowers are gossipping, and the Mad Hatter is hiding in the hydrangeas. Alice is drinking teas with her big sister and the mock turtle down by the pond, but there’s plenty for everyone. Now, I’m going to have my fortune told….
oh -ive had the most beautiful visit-to your world-thankyou my friend from across the ocean-you made my day-jo anderson.
Oh how wonderful it is…I can’t wait until I arrive with all my little ladies in line behind me…there was mayhem last night as everyone fought over the jewels…they just want so much to impress you. I told them all to behave and that they must get some sleep before we embark through the portal…I’m not even going to mention the little heart cakes or they’ll never settle down! We’ll be over a little later!
What a spectacular table. The cakes and cups are so special. I am enjoying the piano music by one of the snail sisters while I sip tea from my romantic styled cup. How I wish I could stay all day in this festive place. Thank you for hosting the party. I definitely chose a fourth dessert.
well…
i am having a second cuppa
earl grey RIGHT NOW
here
at your party!
🙂
everything is wonderful
and i know the snail sisters
are excited to be ~prizing~ themselves!
{{ i do so hope to win something }}
i will be back all day looking
at that yummy cake! you can bet on that!
oh.
here are somepinksnacks i brought
to share
and
i have
a somepinkthing GIVE-A-WAY
over at my blog
in honour of your #201 posting!
congratulations on that, missy!
all Mad Tea Party folks are welcome
to enter the drawing…
There are some advantages of living in the future, you know, it’s still nice and quiet here, we can choose whatever party hat we like, take the cup we desperately want and whisper in the ear of the sleeping beauty Vanessa: congrats on your 200th and on a very inspiring teaparty…and throw some more fairy dust on her…to encourage her hand to take MY NAME out of that beautiful hat….
Have a nice party and enjoy your visits everywhere.
Thanks for hosting and inspiring….toodles!
It is finally Tea Time and wow you have been a mad woman — a lovely mad woman at that! You have gone over the top and brought so much magic and love and fun to our lives. Thank you for this fun. I can’t decide which tea cup is best for me. I think they could all work but since you are asking I’d like the sweet and mysterious one. Your fortune teller is so lovely. Oh I could go on and on gushing. Congrats on your 200th. For your lovely party guests I have a bauble surprise at my blog for you.
What an extravaganza.
Thank you so much for inviting me.
The paper cakes are spectacular.
What fun we are all having.
I think I’ll be going to tea parties all day…..such wonderful fun.
Oh My !!!What a Magical Party it is …It was worth all the confusion…excitement & preperations that went on at my house…It’s so hard to get every one out the door at the same time…but we managed !
thank you Vanessa…Such a pleasure to meet you…Palmer xox
Oh my goodness, what a ball! THANK YOU:) I am surely enjoying the company and the feast for the eyes is stunning. Please come for a visit http://artsymama.blogspot.com/2008/06/its-party-time.html
Cheers!
Kari
Happy 200th anniversay Vanessa. I’m dancing (well okay, I’m on my divan with my feet up but they are swaying and tapping away to M. Bowie as he is singing one of my very FAVOURITE tunes!!).
I adore the paper confectionery — tea cups and pots and cakes — oh my!!!
I love your mask and all of it’s sparkly glitter!!
I think a visit with your fortune teller is a must — if I can end up looking like she does I’d be happy!!!
♥ — enjoy the rest of your celebrations mon amie!! ♥
PARTY ON VAN OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOU HAVE OUTDONE YOURSELF MY LADY
heehee. Oh everything is so very beautiful.
Hey party planning may be another one of your gifts heehee.
Party at my place!
xoxo
huggs
You can find my blog on guest list
The Mystic Fairy
Incredible posting Miss Vanessa! I love Mr. Hatter..I know you had a similar doll before, but there’s something really familiar about his face! You ought to rename this the Technicolor Tea party..you photos and art are wonderful!! I’m actually on time for the party, actually I’ll be back to visit tomorrow as I decided to send some “representatives” in my place:) Drop on by!
~Christine 🙂
P.s. Once again thanks for putting this on..that was a lot of work !!
What a delightful time I had at your party. The cake was delicious and so beautifully decorated. I was tempted to sneak away with the gorgeous teacup I was drinking from, but my concious wouldn’t allow for that. Thank you so much.
What a AWESOME party…you have made some beautiful creations for this party….WOW…I love them. The snail sisters are adorable…
Hola preciosa! The puppets are now putting on their show to entertain your guests. One of them is a bit grumpy – it’s his first trip outside Paris, after all – since the 1920s! xoxox
A very HAPPY HAPPY 200th post to you!!!!
What a grand party this turned out to be
…..the mad hatter is very fetching indeed…
the party table is amazing…….
THE TEA IS DELIGHTFUL….
And so is the company.,.,.,., I must go off to mingle …
Louise
Wowie Zowie! What a party! My eyes can scarcely take it in! I want to live in your magical world! And definitely eat one of those cupcakes!
Thank you, sweetie, for the party! It’s divine!
Becky
A wonderfully and delightful fanciful twist…this blog party, well done FT, and thanks for asking all of us.
You are all invited to visit the Masked Ball at http://www.owlnight.com.
Oh Boy, Ms. V!!!!
Everything looks Be-U-Tee-Full !!!
You have worked so hard. Thank you so much.
Just lovely!
Please, pop by in about 2 hours…( or so) I have taken pictures of my table to add to your party, I set my table last night, thank goodness. 😀 And I need to put my refreshments together. It is still morning here.But.. I gotta go now, I still have much to do! I need to get the girls dressed too. Oh My !oxoxox Amy Sullivan
Vanessa, you’ve made quite a feast of our eyes! It’s all so wild and beautiful, THANK YOU!
I love the silhouette tea cup. Is it taken yet?
Kate T
Vanessa, Thanks so much for the invitation! Such a beautiful and colorful party! The cupcakes are delicious, the hostess is divine, and the bunnies, well they give the sweetest eskimo kisses!
Vanessa,
What a magnificant display of color …like pulling a giant confetti popper and having it cascade over me in glorious,glittery fireworks.
I’m feasting on cake and candy! I’m enjoying the piano music as a sip from my teacup. I’m buzzing like a bee drunk on nectar. The Mad Hatter treated me to a glorious spin on the color ferris wheel…oh I’ve enjoyed it. I watched the snail girl sisters blow bubbles from the tippy top! What’s that?
Ding. Ding. Ding. Oh my!
I’m late…I’m late…for a very important date…oh my….which way…which way…I think I saw the white rabbit go this way…I must find my way back to post…I’m just dizzy with joy!
I hear the mmusic speaking to me…come back….come back……….
What a wonderful party. TY to Britt-Arnhild for asking me to help celebrate here. And TY Vanessa and Mad Hatter for allowing me passage to your creative Party.
I finally have found a cake that I can eat and enjoy without worry of it bothering my diabetes.
OOOOOOO LA LA! I am having so much fun at your party, the colors, the treats, the magic, LOVE IT. Happy 200th post! Now sit back relax and enjoy your fantastical party.
Kelley, The Queen and The Duchess
What a great idea for a fun party. I just popped over from The Inspired Room. Fabulous, darling!
Oh, I’m sweet and romantic, I want THAT cup! I hope no one else has already spoken for it. That is the one I want to sip my tea from. The line is long but I don’t mind waiting for the fortune teller. I hope she favors me as one of the three chosen ones! Thank you for hosting such a grand and ‘fanciful’ party! Twyla
Happy 201st post VV!!
This is a the most fabulous Mad Paper Tea Partie & Carnivelle ever!! So Quintessentially YOU!
Everything festive, colorful, fun,amazing!
You are the best at making us all fell bright and happy!
The Mad Hatter looks like Mr. Lovee! Did you shrink him or what?
xox
Constance
ps* You throw a mean cyberspace partie!
What a fantastic party!! Beautiful table and all!
This is beyond amazing!!!! I could spend all day here soaking up your madness, but I best be off. No time to say hello, goodbye, I’m late…So many parties to attend! Thanks for the invite!!
How fun! It’s so hard to chose my favorite.
I’m drinking from the pirate stripe tea cup! haha
and am wondering, “Why on earth does the Mad Hatter remind me of Tom Petty?!”
What a visual feast!! Love the large special party cake and well, everything!! The work you went to is amazing and how wonderful of you to share this with all of us.
Fun, just pure delight!
Laurie
Amazing work you have done here. Just how many shots did it take to get those bubbles over the perfectly set table into focus?
sending people your way
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Vanessa, your party is over-the-top fantastic!! How did you ever come up with those amazing teacups, what am I saying…you are Vanessa. This party is so gorgeous, I love everything and your cake is the BEST! You are one of the most talented artists and I just can’t stop looking at those teacups, I love them. Please stop by and I am soooo glad that I could park my tricycle outside and your little visitors are such a delight. Karen
Beautiful, colorful! It’s hard to imagine how you were able to make all of that! I admire creative people. 🙂
Your designs are magical!!! Is it just me or does your party host resemble rocker David Lee Roth in his former big hair band days and outrageously colored costumes? He is GREAT, your host not the rocker guy! Thanks for hosting!
Happy Happy 200th!!!!! Wow your are an incredible artist. The Party is just amazing.
Thank you so much for the invite and the wonderful “eye candy”. The color is just fantastic. I LOVE IT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!
Hello Vanessa,
What a wonderful party! Loved it!
~ Gabriela ~
the colour the joy the fun!!! you’re one great host my sweet Miss V!!!
im having such a wonderful time!!
Fantastical!!!!!!!!! This is the best, brightest most colorful, whimsical party ever!
My camera has died so I cannot take a pic of my crown!!!!! It has flowrs and glitter and ribbon…a teaser for when the camera is functional!
Oh and I will have tea with two sugars please!!
Hello! I happened to find you from Debbie Egizio’s blog. What a gorgeous tea table!!!!! Pure fantasy! You’ve created a wonderful world of color and play. Fun, Fun, Fun!
What a lively party here dear! You look fabulous and your creativity is unbelievable, as usual. You have outdone yourself…
Wishing you 200 more,
xoxoxo
Melissa
PS. I am quite embarrassed by my simple costume. Perhaps I need to add some sparkles. Or a boa. Or silver shoes?
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHH! It’s here! It’s here!! I have on my party dress and my party shoes and I don’t even know where to begin!!! I’m standing at the table just amazed at the beauty of it all….this extroidinary cake masterpiece!!…the colors…the bubbles drifting by…Mr. MadHatter looks soooo distinquished – right down to his shoes! I’m going to wear the pretty blue party hat with the pink and green feather tufts! Ohh! It fits perfectly! And I do believe I’ll try the pink and pirate stripes teacup…what a lovely teapot, Miss Vanessa! OHhh..yummmmm! I’m sticking my candy stick into my yum-yum party cake…look! It’s sticks up! OH, maybe I shouldn’t be playing with my food! Sooorrrryyy! Oh heavens…where are my manners?? Miss V…you look absolutely beautiful and I looove, looove how that pink party hat looks on top of your monsoon hairdo – I really dooooo! How you managed to put all of this together and still look stunning is beyond me. What’s that?? REALLY???? OOOOOOHHHHHHH…. WOW! Miss Fortune Teller has just given me my fortune, and it’s a goodie! Shhh…I promised not to tell for fear it would not come true! She winked at me with one of her beautiful eyes as she told me my fortune… ; ) I spied one of the sweet Snail Sisters sitting on the piano keys earlier… I’m crossing my fingers that she gets to travel up north! My goodness..what a wonderful time at your party, Vanessa! You’ve made me feel welcomed, loved and special! Thank you for being the most special of hostesses…. it’s been a magical delight to be in your graces! Now catch some sleep, dear one. Partying is hard work! : )
xox
VB
So beautiful and inspiring my dear. Just what I needed on this rainy day. Love all the goodies you made, beautiful. The fortune teller is an awesome find.
Happy 200th post. I will take a tea and a piece of your marvelous cake and then ride my pink tricycle around to all the other parties. By the time I am done I may be too fat to ride. Oh well.
XO-Mya
Oh my! Oh my! I’ll have one of each and I’ll try every cup. Oh! Selfish you say?! Okay…the bright pink cup with stripes and a dance with the cute Mad Hatter!! What did you put in this tea?!?!
This is by far the most outrageously wonderful tea party I’ve ever seen! I keep going back to check everything out… unreal! I love the snail sisters! I’ll be popping in and out for more tea and cupcakes. Thank you for creating this magical event!
Over the top! So much fun and I’ll be wearing my party hat as I travel NE Arizona….maybe back in time to post some of the pictures of the shenanigans going on here. Have fun and save some bubbles for me!
I’m here! I’m here! 😀 ::::::heavy breathing:::::: Don’t start the party without me. I parked my tricycle behind everyone else’s. So if you need me to move it so you can go on a tea run, it’s the lavender one with the glitter tassels on the handle bars.
Oh, hi Vanessa! I didn’t see you twirling there. Thank you so much for hosting this party. It’s an absolute delight to be here. :::::hands Vanessa an iddy biddy teensy weensy gift:::::: I smiled and winked at the Mad Hatter on the way in, and he winked back 😉 You did a fabulous job decorating. Oh, and I must be “a curl of a silhouette person with baby pink undertones” because that’s the cup I want to drink my pink bunny milk from while I devour a cupcake – YUM! ::::: finally takes a breath and skips past party guest throwing fairy dust in the air::::::
BIG party hug,
Daydreamer 🙂
PS. I forgot to thank you for the David Bowie moment. I’ve seen him twice in concert and I loved the flash back to our favorite era! LOL!
This is just incredible! This is the greatest tea party I have ever been to! My daughters (along with myself) are speechless. They absolutely love the cups and the tea pot. We have to go to a wedding this afternoon but now we would much prefer to go to a tea party!! Thanks so much for inviting us- we will carry your images in our heads through out the whole afternoon. Have a great day!
Your table is GORGEOUS! I love the colors (and the tiered cake looks delish!) There is nothing like fancifuly tea on such a hot, sunny day. I can’t wait to meet the Mad Hatter!
~flutterbyblue
What a glorious party!!! Wow 105 degrees you are one dedicated party-momma! It was all so lovely, you did such a great job on it. You are one very talented gal. I enjoyed every minute of it.
All the colors. You have been hard at work. And what lovely tea you have served. Plus Yummy desserts. I’ve loved my visit.
Oh V! It’s just so beautiful…I woke up early this morning and the first thought in my mind was…OH I get to go to the tea party! And silly me, I’d almost forgotten all about it, but my inner tea party child would never let that happen! Save the monkey tea-cup for me…While I go off to gather pupcakes!!
looks so wonderful. the color…how fun!
Vanessa, it’s here! and you did the most incrEDIBLE job hosting this party!!! I grabbed my hat and kissed the Mad Hatter more than once!
You are the MOST GRACIOUS being, HOSTESS with the MOSTESS!
I’d be delighted to sip tea with the snail sisters, bunnies too!
But above all else I’m certainly HOPPY to sit down and party MAD with you today!
http://girl-gone-thread-wild.blogspot.com/2008/06/tea-time-etiquette.html
HAPPY 200th post d’ling!
xo, Monica 🙂
Hey babe…..the shop is partying with you today over here in old England. The sun is shinning and the glitter balloons made in you honour are twinkling outside!!!!!!
xxMeesh
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Oh My!!!! I am having so much fun at your extraodinary,enchanting, magical party. I chose my party hat and had a cup of magical tea from the amazing teapot. Stuffed myself on all the treats and your lovely fortune teller told me a delightful tale of things to come.
thank you for a wonderful party and Congratulations on your 200th blog post
Hugs Karen
ack…
i was almost late!
i ran out of sprite
and had to settle for ginger ale,
and then it rained
and my hair got wet
which meant all the red/purple temporary color ran out of my hair and onto my gown…
my pumpkin had a flat,
the goblin who works at the gas station
had gone out for pizza
so i had to change the tire myself
and since i left my magic wand
up in the tree the other day
{please don’t ask why i was in the tree,
i will cry with embarrassment, i really will}
i had to really change it myself
and so…
phew…
i am late.
but i am here now
and mmmm…whoops…i almost dropped my
cupcake…trying to put my hat on…
{will you be upset if some of purple hair
color bleeds onto the paper…my hair is
still damp…oh..i knew you wouldn’t mind,
because you are soooo sweet}
:0)
{this was fun.}
OOOoohhhhhhh! Wowee miss Vanessa!!! You have really outdone yourself! What a sight to see! Thank you soooooo much for putting so much effort into this party! It’s really very very impressive! My absolute favs are the paper tea cups!!! Can’t wait wait to see them in your etsy store!!!
I’ve been slowly working away creating my very own blog, but it’s taking a wee bit (ok lots) longer then I expected. So next party I’ll be around to join in!!! I can’t wait!
Thanks again and have a magical wonderful weekend!!! Here in Canada it’s Canada day weekend and so there are many party festivities going on as well. Yipee!!!
My blog is acting up we had a bad storm last night and now I can’t put my party picture up. But don’t worry you can still visit for I’m having a giveway ,What is that you ask why it a tea set Butterfly one small just for your fairy’s so fly on over and leave me a commint . And Vanessa your party is so great all the hats and tea cups I can;t make my mind up to were to start .But I do want to wish you a happy 200 th post . So now I can enjoy your party.
So fantastic! So many beautiful things! I love the hats! I love the cake! I love the tea pot! What a completely fabulous party.
Hello…Oh my it is only 7 in the morning and I’m already very exhausted from all the partying! It Was SOOOOOOOO WONDERFUL!
The colors, the music, the tastes, and the fun… oh my!
Check out my blog too… I made a post just for you!!!
Congrats on 200 Posts! AND THANK YOU THANK YOU! For a wonderful and special way to start the day!
Well hello! I must say this is the most magical party I’ve attended! So pretty and colorful!
Your the best!!!! And this was alot of fun! I really go into it!!!!
Enjoy the day!!!
Wow! This is all really amazing. I hope you don’t mind that I crashed your party. 😀
LETS DANCE, LETS DANCE, LETS DANCE!!! LOL How did YOU get David to come and sing at your party???!! although something about Mr. Bowie, the Mad Hatter and Mr. Lovee all remind me of each other!!!!
Thank GOD I can see is what I thought! LOOK at all the colors, bright colors for a Saturday!!!YOU have been soOOOoO busy!! The TEAL shoes, I LOVE!!!! and the turquoisey party hat of course(68 duets reminded me of 1968 when I graduated high school!)Any cup will do, they are all soOOOOOoo gorgeous, oh, ok how about the monkey cup or the ROMANZA one? Hi! to the lil mouse, he made me chuckle just to seeeeeeeee him again!!! well, I’ve got to go whip my party up, it won’t be like this, I’ve been tuckered out since I got home from the Ocean!!!but I’ll try and brew up something!!!HAPPY 201ST Blog Post SWEET GIRLY VANESSA!!!Have FUN and save some cake for me and Happy Birthday!!! to Mr. Lovee tomorrow if I don’t forget tomorrow!!!XOXOXOXOX
what an inspired life! and luckily the inspiration is incredibly contagious – thank you for letting us sip from your teacup!
Just when I think I know what you’ll do, you surprise me. I love the the teacups & teapot! We have the same taste in music! Who knew there were TWO small, red pianos in the world & they would BOTH be played at tea parties today. Although mine is being played by an armless doll. Great minds think alike. (or is it crazy? no-i’m going with great!)
I’m speechless. How can any one person do all this? I’m speechless. Just stunning. I’m speechless. What a gift you have. Did I say I was speechless?
Vanessa WOW!!!
It reminds me of birthday parties when I was a child. Everything is so colorful and cheery! And just when I needed a mood boost!
Thanks!
WOOOOOOOO!!!! Happy party, and so beautiful and sparkly!!! I expected nothing less, it is simply amazing!!! Ive got my party hat on, and Id like to sip my sweet tea out of that perfect little teacup with the black swirly!!! 🙂 Thanks for hosting this lovely soiree, Vanessa!!! You definitely outdid yourself! xoxoox Holly
And PS. I am crossing my fingers that I am a winner for the giveaways haha!!!!! xo!
The Big Day has finally arrived and I am so honored to have been invited! You throw a perfectly lovely party Miss. V! Please pass me a magical paper teacup and the most sparkly party hat you have….I am off to have a delightful conversation with your 2 new bunnies as I am sure they have the most wonderful tales to tell!
I loooove your Mad Hatter….he reminds me a bit of someone I know….Rico something. 😉 His hat is pure perfection as is your fabulous paper cake! And you’re right….it IS a dry heat!
You have outdone yourself Miss Fanciful and have indeed thrown the party of the year! 🙂
What a way to celebrate! Cup cakes! Tea cups! and such wonderful color!
I was wondering if a bunny would like to come to my house to play?
OOHHHH VAnessa, I must say I rarely find things to take my breath away but your creations are so devine…Bravo and snaps to you! I love it! In one of my tea cups I placed a suprise just for you ~the glitter mistake~, It makes lovely sparkley tea! HEHE
Come by and visit! Again, Hats off to you, I am impressed!
~Hugs
Ann-Denise
Oh MY!!!!! This is AMAZING!!!! Thank you for throwing a fabulous party. Congratulations on your 200th post.
XO….Kimberlee
So beautiful, so fun!
What an amazing cake!
I don’t think I will ever want to leave…
I am overwhelmed by all the beauty! A fairy brought me here and it is my first proper tea. Thank you so much for inviting me! I love my precious paper tea cup it does make the tea taste ever so much lovelier. I’m off to mingle with the guests.
A big hug for you and little smoochies for the sisters. I am twirling to the music . . .
Nancy
It all looks all so very lovely and bright! 🙂 I wish I could be there for the tea and chat, alas….so much to do, so little time!! 🙂
I love all this colour and bubbles and magic!! You are so wonderful!! Happy, Happy Saturday Tea time to you, Our fanciful and lovely hostess!!
I posted my own little tea party earlier today and linked here (to be sure everyone gets in on this wonderful parteeeee!!! eeeeeep! 🙂
Cheerio Sweet Vanessa!!!!
I’m wearing my party hat right now! 🙂
I am so delighted to have come! You have thrown the most delightful and exquisite party I have been to yet!
My journey here was most lovely, and I am looking forward to the beautiful things the day entails…
Hi Lovely Vanessa! CONGRATULATION, you made big and great job!What a glorious party!!! you are so amazing!! your job is awesome!! so so so so so so cuteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!! I love its !!!! I hope you visit my blog, my wonderful daugthers made dress and hut for your party!! They are so happy with your party!!! see you soon in http://wwwpurocolor.blogspot.com
hugs, smiles and kisses. Happy party!!!!
I am so delighted to have come! You have thrown the most delightful and exquisite party I have been to yet!
My journey here was most lovely, and I am looking forward to the beautiful things the day entails…
Twinkle,twinkel little bat,how i wonder were your at?(quotes from alice in wonderland?)So,i’ll get my mad-groove on and go wild,and have too much tea?Where im gitty(you didnt know tea could do that?)I love that mad hatter doll,(if i say pwease on-thousand times?)And make one of those faces that make your heart happy?I’ve never won a giveaway yet…on anyones blog?Wont you pweaese?Ok,OK ill stop….pwease!!I bring one of those clown cars,and have like 99 people in it and one person?And we’ll all have those cup-cakes you make(you say frosting,i say magic?)I’ll have lots of candy..too?I’ll try not to over do it….but…when no ones looking?I love your parties!They’re heaven!
-xoxoxo
ryce
OH MY! A paper tea party my god i WANT ONE. those colors are delectable!!
see u this afternoon!
xoxo
suzi
Oh what fun indeed!!
Your paper party is so devine! I’m so glad to be here for your 200th post. I’ll have a sip of some tea. Oh which cup shall I choose….
Of course, I know which one now. I’ll take my tea in that Romanza cup.
I’m definitely one to get lost in my dreams while sitting in a cafe in Italy.
Well, thank you, thank you for all of the great fun and for hosting this fabulous Tea. I have had such a great time here as always. So long fo now! I have to attend to that Madd Hatter at my party. He’s up to no good again.
What an awesome party! I’m so lucky to have been invited. I’m at work today, but have sent two “ambassadors” in my place, who are certain to want lots of pink lemonade and cupcakes!
Oh wow, Oh wow….what a feast for the eyes and heart. You’ve done a fantastical job and I truly wish I could see all of your amazing work in person…you totally drew me in and with each picture came another little gasp and ‘wow’, ha ha….thanks so so much for hosting this tea party, it was a fantastic ideal and just brillant to be part of and well…thank you for all that amazing inspiration. You one lovely and talented gal. See you soon. Mandy
The decorations are breathtaking. I’m just going to stand here a bit and ogle it all! The colors are fantasic! OH MY GOSH…My mermaid tail is flipping with excitement! Whsat a wonderful soiree!
Thank you for going to all this trouble…I feel like Alice in Wonderland!
Wooohooo…It is finally here! Thanks for hosting this grand celebration in honor of your posting milestone! The table is all decked out and is so COLORFUL….wow!
Hugs,
Amy
This is the bestest ever tea party I’ve been to. Those snail girls, Mr. Mad Hatter, the tea cups, oh my!
Enchanted am I!!!
My dress is on and I am ready to twirl amongst tje magic. The party looks divine Vanessa! A magical world of goodies and fun I cannot wait.
XOX
Kristen
Ooh I love all the colorful decor you have provided! Thanks for being a fabulous hostess! Party Party!
WOW!! It’s PaRtY TymE!!! V, what wonderful glitter and glam! This is the BEST!
The cups are spectacular and the cup cakes are so yummy!! This is a fest of fab! I have a little giveaway on my blog…so stop on over.Happy 200th!!
Connie
how truly wonderful. and happy and colorful! you ARE the hostess with the mostess. such a lovely party, thank you so much for hosting such a fun event!
Well, I just discovered you TODAY and you are all dressed up to welcome me in the most fanciful fashion! I shall run down and make a pot of tea and scrounge through the pantry for something delectible (every pantry must have a spot for the delectible or it is just no fun!) and sit down to celebrate with you. I am a tea party afficionado and a mad hatter lover, so this was a real boon! Your artwork delights the eye and makes the imagination soar. I LOVE IT! Let’s pour and roar with laughter that awakens the soul with joy! One lump or two? Oh let’s make it three, we’re celebrating life THIS MOMENT! : )– Debbie
oooooooh it’s even MORE magical than I could have imagined!!! Such a colorful feast for our eyes Miss V!!! The Mad Hatter is tremendously fabulous and the paper cakes and teacups!!?? OOOH LA LA!!! Thank you, thank you for being wonderful YOU:) I raise my tea cup in celebration of you and your deeeeeelightful party:):)
xoxoxoxo…jenn
What a truly mad tea party it is! I can’t even believe all the details of this party…how can I even pick a tea cup! They are all more amazing than the next! Cheers my dear! I love all the participants in this grand fete! Those little snails are too cute…your creative mind is AMAZING…and that is coming from a family of artists! I have had so much fun and I can’t wait to share this fun with my mom! xo Shannon
This party is such a wonderful idea!
I found out through the fabulous Suzi Blu and will be participating in the live chat.
Hope to see you there!
Lots of love,
Chi.
Vanessa, Vanessa, Vanessa!…You have simply outdone yourself!!! You are the ultimate hostess, transporting us all to the “Maddest of Tea Parties”!…in a most imaginative fashion!…”Glittered paper” teacups & pots, party hats & pretties! I love it all!!! You are a master at the “Art of Folly”!!! Thank you for inviting us all to join you!!!….You are an inspiration!…Your friend, Heidi XO
I bet you can’t see me. I’m the one with the bag over her head. That’s right- because I’m hyperventilating!!!Too much to see, too much to take in. Okay, I’m sitting down. PLEASE hand me the little pirate-striped tea cup as I didn’t bring my own. Ah….that’s better. Okay. Sheesh, next time you throw a party add some color!!! HA! I’m glad to see the piano as I have a song for you. Only YOU could get me to sing in front of the hundreds of guests who have come to celebrate YOU!!!!
The party is too wonderful for words. I’m sure we’ll chat throughout the day but mingle I must!!
XO
This is absolutely magical! I love it! So fun to be here. Your paper teacups are adorable and yes, I will have a nibble of that lovely cake please! You have outdone yourself and this is absolutely amazing. Oh you like my hat? Thanks! And thank you for hosting! Now I’m going to have fun.
c
WOW!! Everything is so FABULOUS!! I barely have time to visit all the wonderful parties today!! You are certainly the hostess with the mostess!
Delightful!!!!This is a most fantastical soiree. I enjoyed playing and dancing with your guests….except someone’s inner child tried to take my party hat (the pink one)
when will they ever grow up?
Hopefully never!
🙂
OOoooh! I just found you and you are having a party! I love parties and TEA PARTIES are my very favorite. I’m simply mad about The Mad Hatter. I shall run right downstairs, put the kettle on to boil, rummage through the pantry for some delectibles (a pantry is no fun with mere “staples”), and join in the fun! Let’s celebrate the moment — it’ll never come by again. : )
I put on my RED SHOES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hahahaha! I am dancing but not the Blues!
All my faeries and gnomes and bears and rabbits are waiting for their carrot cake to be finished and the tea to steep! Thank you for a lovely, colorful and quite MAD (most amazing day!) party! I am in love with all you made- the cake! the hats! the tea cups! The Mad Hatter! The lovely snails- so sweet!!!! You are a blessing and a wonderful princess of faerie world glamour! Love you and all your lovely creations!
Vanessa …I’m total delirious! Your table is magnificant! The colors, the imagination, the whimsy! I love the table …it’s truely fit for a queen! Thank you so much for hosting such a magnificant party and congratulations on your 200+ posts! I’m truely looking forward to many more to come, and…I’ll be back for more cupcakes and tea!
I’m off to mingle and visit, can’t wait to see more!
Any visit to your blog is a delight but this was a visit to all things extraordinaire!!! Saying you’re the perfect hostess doesn’t even cover it! Thanks for the fun!
So greay! Now, I gotta go PLAY w/ Paper!!
;-D
So far, I have a tiny something on mine too Vanessa! I just couldn’t miss it!
Thanks for letting me join in on it!
http://themagicbartender.blogspot.com/
Cheers, Sue `*>~[
Oh my, oh my! What a beautiful, gorgeous, brilliant, fantastic, (add superlative adjectives here!) PARTY! My dollings have been so excited and have been up since dawn getting ready.
Seriously(?), you’ve outdone yourself, Vanessa. I cannot believe all the pretty goodies you’ve created. And I am MADLY in love with that cake! Thanks so much for throwing this party and inviting us all. Happy 200th blogiversary!
Happy 201th post!!!!!!
Your party is so amazing, colorful, so wonderful.. !!!!
Such a fancy party! Had I known I would have dressed more for the event! Everything is simply lovely!
So great! Now, I gotta go PLAY w/ Paper!!
;-D
So far, I have a tiny something on mine too Vanessa! I just couldn’t miss it!
Thanks for letting me join in on it!
http://themagicbartender.blogspot.com/
Cheers, Sue `*>~[
Congratulations on your 201st post Vanessa and thanks for hosting such a wonderful party, there are tea and cakes over at our place if you fancy a cuppa.
Hey Miss Vanessa!
I’m finally here and my post is finally up! 🙂
Your party is, of course, over-the-top WONDERFUL and FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!! Just like you!
Hugs to you!!!! AND Party on Dudette!
Michelle
I’m so happy I’ve been abble to make it !!!!
Here I am and I’m enjoying preyy much your Carnivale !!!
I have so much fun !!Everything looks terrific
wow, Vanessa, what a wonderful riot of colour- your party is almost as fabulous as you!
Phew I made it before all the cakes have been eaten!
Thanks for a wonderful party Vanessa and many congrats on your 200th (okay 201st) post, here’s to the next 200!
I don’t know where to begin…
You have completely outdone yourself. Every little thing is so wonderfully over the top. It is truly magical, I don’t know how you do it.
Your cake, your hats, your cups…everything is so whimsical and enchanting.
I have had the most beautiful time.
Thank you for hosting such an incredible party!
Tea time!
Today is the day. The Mad Tea Party! Mistress of Ceremonies is the lovely Vanessa. Her tea party is gorgeous and unbelievable! She worked super hard and everything is just lovely. As for mine, well, here we go… Do you
OMG Vanessa! Everything is so stellar! Your tea party blew me away. Everything is so beautiful and you really went all out and put so much work into it. Thank you for being such a wonderful Mistress of Ceremonies, for this tea party, and for inviting us along. Now it’s time for me to sample some of your wonderful tea!
What a party!!! Everything you made is so wonderful, colorful, imaginative, fun, lively, unique and special. I am so glad I got to come to your party. I had a fabulous time. You are the hostess with the mostess!!
Hugs, Rhondi
Darling girl, I find there are no adjectives worthy of this soiree. I find mere words will not convey the bounty of perfection you have created here. It is beyond the beyond in color and enchantment and creativity!!! I so wish I could stay and mingle………..
It is a party that is royalty worthy yet just as perfect for spreading a blanket beneath the trees and just soaking it all in!!
Well done……….applause applause!
XOXOXOXOXO
How exquisite and divine I am so glad you are a friend of mine.
Love Jeanne
Nice party!
Beautiful table display! I feel so honored to be your guest. The teacups are extraordinary! I’m having a give away in celebration of your event- Be sure to stop by!
Miss V – This is the best party ever!!!!!!!
The Madd Hatter is Divine – SWOOOOOOOOOOON and the cupcakes delicious and the bunnies make me very Hoppy indead 🙂
Thanks for the fun…
Janet
What a lovely party!The colors and creativity amaze me. Thank you for inviting us all, and for working so hard to create such a fun time! It has turned out beautiful.
I Am All set up for tea. So…Please pop on over for a cuppa tea. I popped in early this morn. And OH< MY< I can't WAIT to go visiting. SO. Come on over ALL. And have a LOVELY one. AMY
Hi there! I don’t mean to invite myself but I saw that one of my posts had been linked and sent to your party so I thought I’d come check it out…and OMG! I am floored by your talent and creativity! Happy 200th post!
Your tea party is saturated with life, color and cupcakes!! So delicious and beautiful. I am so happy I stopped by. Have a wonderful Tea party full of magic and unlimited cupcakes!!!
I love you, my lovely kooky desert witch! You’ve been busy, that’s for certain. As have I, but I have much less to show for it, I’m afraid. However, Summer Camp ends tonight and I have 9 whole days before Summer Reading starts, so I hope to spin out something between now and then. I love the little snail girls! We need to talk. I miss you!
MS. V., I have been having such a lovely time. When I 1st. came by this morning. It all looked so beautiful. Then when I had finished my baking & had returned to join the fun…I was completely blown away. I have gotten to visit so many lovely people. Thank you. Everyone has put so much into this, it really is just amazing. But, not surprising, there are so many talented lady’s & gents out there.
Amy
(whispered) WOW!! I have fallen into the rabbit hole. What an awesome array of color and glitter and delightful sweet treats! I’m speechless…this is truly a magical tea party.
Hi…found you though MYLITTLEORANGEKITCHEN…
Your Blog, Website and SHOP are fantastical! Just too Lovely for words.
You are an inspiration.
Party on!!!!!!!
Vanessa, you’ve outdone yourself!
Congrats on your 200th post, and thanks for a lovely party.
xoxo,
e
OH MY GOODNESS!!!! What an amazing party! I’m so glad to be here.:)
Happy 200th post Vanessa!
Your world is so dreamy and magical – I never want to leave! The colors – so vibrant and beautiful – just life YOU! I am in awe….
Joy
xoxo
Wow , wow, wowww and More WOW !
Well okay first I was with The Mad Hatter Himself for quite awhile. I was standing there to the side just gawking…wanting to see each detail and loving those beautiful blue shoeZ. Hmmm….me thinks he is a she…but wants to remain Incognito…But of course ! Tis a Costume Party Afterall ! Now who was That under all the splashes of color and stripes so bold…? It will come to me yet.
I stopped off and took on the greenish party hat with the blue polka-dotted ribbon and turned to pick a tea cup and went with…do you want to guess ? Shall I just say ? It was the dreamy Italian cafe cup, but then…I went back to the Wild Berry Picking one and have to say – it called my name !
Promptly filled with what my mind put in the pot – and Apricot tea of the DECAF variety, so that I might drink loads while binge on delightful cupcakes that had much attention to detail….! Amazing Work and before binging, I properly worship each little confetti covered perfection ! Believe it !
I kept glancing over at the snail lady playing the piano and when the bubbles came out , I even reached out to touch her as I thought she might not notice. She quietly turned and smiled , without any surprise or distain…..Now I am hoping she will BE MINE ! and shakily I sign my name on this post with GREAT HOPES for just such a wish that might come true….
I swayed with David and then heard a new song of a Candi Staton nature…which , I had not heard before. And it gave me pause to think. Everything was Timed Completely Right in this Post-y Party and I would HAVE TO SAY :
THIS is Far and ABOVE the Best Blog Party EVAH !
I have spent a good long while here and intend to have another round past the treats and such before visiting with The Furry Babes from Times Gone By. I do have such a love of mice …
Then it will be off Down The Rabbit’s Hole of Wonder to see what you have Done To Blogland.
XXO- Thank you for SOOO MUCH WORK. So much Color and Love. I have been rolling around in it and being I N S P I R E D
What a Favor.
Love, S
YAY!!! Its FINALLY here..the tea party..I have been preparing for a couple of days now..I love your party, its absolutely beautiful!!! All the colors…WOW…I just finished posting up all my party fun..hope you enjoy it as much as I did..have fun..Im saying my good byes to everyone at the party, and of course smiling at the Mad hater..thanks for this wonderful day..bye darling!!
hello Vanessa,
I came over from Belgium to visit your teaparty!
It’s fun,fun, fun ! You used all my colors, so I feel very comfortable…
I savoured your colorful cakes ( the big one à nd the small sweet ones…). I chose the blue hat and now I can change the hat I got from Kathryn Antyr for this party with the one from you !
I brought you some yummy cakes from Belgium and real Belgian wafles ! (http://web.mac.com/pinkepinke/pinkepinke/Blog/Artikelen/2008/6/28_a_mad_tea_party_!!!I_have_yummy_cakes….html)
There are so many people around here and there are some familiar ones like Kathryn, Suziblue,… but also a lot of new ones to get known….
I hope the party last a few days, because I need more time to savour all this beauty and visit everybody with my tricycle…
Thanks for inviting me !
“2-year old” Inge ( from Belgium)
Wow… this is amazing. So beautiful and colorful. My niece would totally freak out when she sees this page. Thanks for sharing.
This is absolutely the most magical tea party ever! I love all the scrumptious photographs in this wonderful post!
Happy Mad Tea Party Day!
Lisa!
I slept in some today, but I made it. I am here and !!WOW!! everything is so wonderful. You know how to throw a party, party!!! Do you like how my mask turned out? I love yours!!! This is so much fun. We should do this more often. Like how about your 205th, 210th, 215th and so on. You in? If only day job didn’t cut into my play time. Gosh, I am hungry. I think I will have one of those cupcakes! Thanks!
WOW! and WOW!!! Outstanding party!! I´m not participating (sorry for that ) but I just have to say what a great job and how MUCH great job You have put into this party!!!
Big aplause!!!
Liisa
I discovered you from Artsy Mama. I am in awe!! Breath taking! Delicious! What an amazing trip down the rabbit hole! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Feed Your Head!
Nicole
The most eye candy EVER is here today!!!! what a thrill to see everything so vibrant… so stunning! All the work you put into this event. I love it!!!
Have a wonderful day!
Holly
well you are the WILD one –
ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
la la la la
this is some party miss fancy
when you rest up
come say hello to Leeza Peeza
and check out her hat…
its… kinda… well… sorta…
fancy for you lovely girl…
xox – eb.
You have outdone yourself!!! It is so beautiful and fun and magical…just like you. Thank you for inviting us all…I would love my fortune read please…I hope it’s wonderful news!
DIVINE! I am truly speechless ~ speechless, but filled with tea! Everyday with you is a party indeed!!!
My God, this is absolutely raving-mad-crazy! 🙂
I’m completely in love with those little green shoes and speechless about the whole thing. You’re talented (and imaginative!)
Hello again, Vanessa! I am back for another round of fun and tea! I am exhausted from all the party hopping I’m doing, but it’s SO MUCH FUN! I believe I should like the teacup with the orange fan…it looks like a seashell, and since I’m a mermaid, well, I think it only apropos, don’t you? I have donned the party hats generously given by the lovely Collage Diva, and await your arrival! The hot tub is bubbling, the barbecue is cooking (ahhhhhhhhh, what a smell…veggie burgers! How I love thee!)
And we await your arrival. The gnomes and I will be hiding in the bushes…we like to surprise our guests!
Thanks again!
Your party is WONDERFUL! It is sooo colorful! I think my party will continue on today and I’ll add more to mine. I wish I had more than a night’s notice but that’s ok at least we are partying on my blog too.
Great idea! ….ooooo..(crossing my fingers) I hope I win. How are you picking? If it’s on ingenuity..I won’t win! lol!
My Dear Friend,
I want to thank you for this wonderful party! I’ve never been in a party with so many joy and color and beauty! Thank you for invite me and congratulations for your work and criativity.This is the best party I ever went!
Oh, the Mad Hatter is marvelous – and those are the most delicious paper cakes, I’ve ever tasted – er, uh, seen! What a fabulous Mad Tea Party, Miss Vanessa – thank you so very much for the delightful time. Wishing you a very happy 200th post – and raising my teacup in a toast to you, for 200,000 more!!!
WOW! Holy Kamolee!!! What a PARTY! Vanessa girl, you went all out and made this a hit, that’s for sure! Love the idea that you made this all with things you had already, clever, clever, artist!
I’m waiting for the smoke to clear at my place so I can get the photos to upload, but I’m sending everyone over here to check out your party!
You and your colorful creations rock!
Thanks so much! It’s been a wonderful tea party, the cakes were delicious!
Unfortunately I have to leave now and go to bed (European time zone), so thanks for having me!
oh vanessa, what a wonderful party! you are so super creative.hop on over to my blog for a chance to win a giveaway.deana
Happy Mad Tea Party Day!
Thanks so much for throwing this fabulous party! You’re decorations are amazing and Mad Hatter has the most wonder teal shoes I’ve ever seen… I wonder if they come in my size? Congrats on 200 posts and great party.
T
Ooooh, Miss Vanessa, you have outdone yourself!!! I don’t even know what to say…There is so much magic here that you can cut it with butterknife and spread it onto a scone 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing your joy, and for helping me find a reason to let go and PLAY! The inspiration is tangible and i am all abuzz with excitement!
Hoping you can stop over at the Buttonbox for some shortcake and silliness soon! 😀
xoxo
Such a delight! Thanks for hosting such a lovely time and congrats on the 200th!
Vanessa,
At the risk of repeating myself … how do you do it?!?
It’s as if the happiest most colorful confections of joyfulness exploded into beautiful, blissful and most perfect party pieces! The Mad Hatter makes me swoon and those teacups are pure delight!
Thank you, thank you and thank you again for hosting such a wonderful party! I’m off to mingle with the guests. 🙂
Cheers! ~M~
wow, wow, WOW! what an absolute visual feast! well done – party hard!!!
A full beautiful celebration of color. Adorable the paper cups.
A greeting from Argentina.
taste to happen through your blog
TOO FUN Vanessa! Your partay looked FAB and so many eye candy delights!
Have a great weekend, although I can see you already are!
Chris 🙂
So beautiful and so full of wonder..fabulous!
Tea on!
I’m waiting for my guests, mine will be a small but fun affair, good luck with yours!
What a gorgeous glorious party! My mouth is still wide open in amazement. I think it would take me days to look at all the exquisite work you have done! It is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing with all of us!
Luna
xoxoxo
Sadly I wasnt able to hostess my own tea party but I had ever so much fun at yours. With 3 little girls I imagine many tea parties in the future.
Your cake is *amazing!* That bright pink and pirate-striped cup is my favorite, and your Mad Hatter’s mustache made me giggle! Everything is so lovely and colorful, everyone in Katlandia is having a marvelous time. Thanks for having such a fun party!
one of everything please, i came awfully hungry 😉
i have been here so many times today because i keep noticing all sorts of new details i missed the last. what a talent you are my lovely!
I am waaaaay late for the tea…but wanted to play too….
I especially love your paper cups…
if I can still get in on the fun… stop by my blog for a small Date and Walnut crispbread…and some tea… with the bears….
http://bumblebearies.blogspot.com/
So much fabulousness! We would have been here sooner but we missed the exit to the Looking Glass and wound up briefly in Neverland. But we’re here now and can’t believe how terrific this is. We doff our fancy lids to you, Miss Vanessa. What a ball!
I’m back for another look. That CAKE!!! I honestly didn’t “see it-see it” the first time around. It is 4 TIERS of a spectacle!! It brings me to, dare I say, TEARS!!
Let them eat cake?? Let ME eat cake!!
D.
Amazing photos!
I have been gone for a few hours…I can’t wait to check all the blogs:)
Paper goods are FAB!!!I love the teapot and all the darling teacups:)
My bunnies look like they are having a super time too!
You are a gem and a sweetie!
xoxo
kayellen
Fab! I had so much fun and I must say this is beautiful work! This was my first blog party! Can’t wait until the next. 🙂
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! For all you did to enchant us. It’s wonder-full and beauty-full, and I feel truly biss-full for having been here.
Kim
oh it’s so lovely! Everything is amazing! I’m stuffed to gills and buzzing like a bee from all the sugary treats I’ve eaten! Of course glutton me will be back for fourths, fiths, and sixths! Yummy!
Oh please, oh please, oh please may I use the fresh flower, crip air, and picking berries tea cup? I love it so.
I believe it is time to take a nap. Visiting all these parties takes a toll on this girl!
Congrats on #200 – it was a blast!
iN jOy,
sUz
I’m so happy to have stubbled upon you for the first time and today of all days! I’ve had such fun glazing at the wonderful papery treats, what a marvellous tea party you’ve hosted x
Wow! Your party is just fabulous! I started late just like the White Rabbit but I finally started the party. Love your teacups and the cake is just gorgeous. Come on over and party awhile if your not to tired.
Thanks for hosting such a wonderful party. Now I’m off to visit some more parties.
Irma 🙂
Vanessa, this has been SO MUCH FUN! Thanks for organizing it.
I’m so full of tea I might float away, as well as those delicious tea goodies. *burp* Please EXCUSE me – that just slipped out.
I will definitely be back for future visits and hope you will come and see me sometime.
Kate
I SERIOUSLY can’t believe what a fantabulous party that this is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m late, I’m late for a very important date. No time to say hello, goodbye. I’m late, I’m late, I’m late!!!
I promise I will be posting soon!
It’s magical and fuuuuuuun!
Julie
Gosh…Guess I’ve arrived “Fashionably Late”!!!
Ooooh! A SNAIL SISTER GIVEAWAY!!! Yippee!!!
Thanks for the lovely party!
OH MY GOD, GIRL! You’ve outdone yourself! I would have LOVED to come see all this in person. I am v. impressed and in awe!!!!!
I almost forgot!!!!!! Fireworks at my house to end the day with a bang!!! Perfect view from my front yard!!!!
Lots of lovely cushions for all to sit on, everyone bring their left over goodies!!!
Wow what a feast of color!
Thank you so much for hosting such a wonderful party! We have all enjoyed it so much! I have found some wonderful new bloggers! And I think we are all a little high from to much teaand sweets 🙂
Vanessa I wanted just to say…
What a Wonderful idea you had.
I’ve visited the most amazing blogs I NEVER knew existed. And heard from, or talked to the BEST kinda people!! Thank you… Thank you… Thank you…
Happy Mad TEA Party!!
Since this morning, with a break for Chat with SuziBlu, I have ACTUALLY visited EVERY blog-site on the list, and left a comment for ALMOST EVERY one!!
I’m so GLAD to have met you!
I think I gained 20lbs @ this party!!
LOL ;-D
Thanks again for the LOVELY time
Cheers, Sue `*>~[
I am nearly speechless.. i so want to throw such a party.so wonderful! i’m just not THAT creative and skilled.. holy macaroons.
I’m arriving late to the tea party, but what a wonderful one it is. The cupcakes are a heavenly treat and my orange spice tea hits the spot.
Thank you for the chance to attend this more than lovely event.
(Now I must go back and read all of your comments! 😀 )
One of the lovely ladies at AmusingMuses,
came by and wrote me out a special invitation to their party enroute to your party.
So I put something together this
afternoon and put it up on my blog
last minute.
I hope I am not to late?
What a lovely hostess and I am delighted
to be here.
I wathced Alice in Wonderland the other
day too.
Wow You really know how to throw a party!
Thank You so much! I really had a lovely time!
Your an amazing artist!
God Bless Your Creative Life!!!
i didnt have time to do the dress up, but im here!
hope youre havin a ball, honey!
xxx
Thank you SO much Vanessa, for hosting such a lovely party!… your tea cups are so colorful and beautiful and your treats look delicious!! The Mad Hatter was pure inspiration – gorgeous. I’ve never been a part of a blog party before [I had a LOT of fun looking through my miniatures to set the scene for my Tea Party!!!! – I’d forgotten that I had some of these things] and your party will be most definitely difficult to top!!!
<3 Anna
Vanessa – what a great idea & what a wonderful post. I wanted so badly to participate but I am so behind with everything I knew I wouldn’t get a new post up in time
(I crashed your party anyway though!!)
Prettiness overload!!! Never fear, I brought cupcakes. That mad hatter is crazy! Who does he remind me of….oh, and dont be jealous…but…David Bowie totally gave my cupcake angel a kiss behind the rose bush. But she is a bit of a flirt. And she’s watched The Labrynth way too many times!~
Lovely party, thanks for including me!~
Heather
Whoa.
This is all too much to take in. How long did you prep for this? I feel so unprepared!
I adore the paper teacups and teapot…they are brilliant Vanessa.
And yes, when I saw that photo of you I began singing Edge of Seventeen immediately. You are a young Stevie alright.
Well, I am totally stoked by this amazing post.
Thanks for such a fun and groovy party baby!xoxo
I posted!
OH! I am overwhelmed with all the tea and cake and cookies and I think I’ve gained ten pounds at least! It will take me a few days to go visit all these tea party girls! my, oh my! You sure know how to throw a party!!!! YeehawWW! Did you see Amanda in her faerie wings that I made for her??? Delightful stuff! Thanks again Vanessa! Tell Mr Lovee he looks like a rock star! well- I’m sure he knows that already! anyway- now you both rock!
hardy harr harr!
🙂 calamity
I can’t believe I am late to such a wonderful party! I hope you don’t mind me crashing in at this late hour. Everything looks divine!!!So glad I followed the rabbit
here:)
It’s a wonderful wonderful party. Such delights around every single corner. I got more visitors today than I have in ages! Thank you Thank you, and congratulations on 200 hundred and one posts! I wish I could have heard the pod cast, but I missed it.
I think you made such a wonderful party, I wish I was there. You are such a wonderful artist.
God Bless,
Kelli
kelli_loves_sharks@yahoo.com
Vanessa, I just had to come back and visit you once more….the party was absolutely beyond anything I could have ever imagined…I think I have suffered from a tea-party hangover all day!! You went to a massive amount of work – thank you for treating all of your guests with such finery. You, my dear soul, are a rare bird!
With hugs,
VB
and gosh, I was going to the wrong place all this time?
I thought the party was at Magic Bartender’s and kept goofing over there…
(sort’a)
But, instead, it’s here?
Dang! It’s 11:30 in the pm.
I’m late.
Course, that ain’t news, so don’t bother calling it in to the New York Times, eh?
And all the party favors all over the place! It wasn’t even downloading at a slow rate (we’re just north of dial-up here) as much as it was teasing my eyes with colorful images and party, party, party.
Well, I’ll have to come back, of course, because with that many pictures, there’s no way a person can see everything there is to see in one sitting, eh?
Oh those creations are truly exquisite!!!! Absolutely awesome what you can do with bits of paper and this and that….how come when I use glue it doesn’t make things so amazingly special like when you use it?? 🙂 Cause you have that something special kind of talent!
This was the MOST fun time…I’m so glad you had me along for your tea party 🙂
holy smokes! I haven’t even gotten half way through my mingling and I just had to swing back by to let you know that I am all a-tingle and a-twitter … here’s to one of the very best parties EVER!
oh! and congrats on your 201st. 🙂 here’s to at least that many more.
xx’s ~M~
Tres Magnifique. What a lovely party. Thank-you for inviting me.
Hey Vanessa,
What a crazy party!!! LOTS OF FUN going on over HERE at your blog. Could you hold down the racket!!! It’s keeping some of us other bloggers awake out here in the blogasphere. 🙁
Just kidding…of course. I’m actually taking time out to drop by to see what the heck is going on over in spite of the noise. Plus I wanted to bring you something. You’ll be exhausted after this is over. So I brought you one of my special blend of extra soothing tea. Guaranteed to relax.
Here it is:
http://www.savvysuzy.com/images/264.gif
Thanks again for letting me stop by and just be a looky-loo. Take care.
Suzy 🙂
I must say………this is the BEST party I’ve EVER been to!
How FANTABULOUS is this?!!!!!
Julie Bergmann
Vanessa this party is so much fun! I am loving every bit of it! You blow me away with your creativity, you are seriously out of this world incredible. What I would give to spend a day inside your head!
Please tell the Mad Hatter he looks SPLENDID and he did so well in the heat! He is most welcome to come to the party down under in our winter time now. I’m late for your very important date but I have finally got here!
Natasha ox
Happy 200th post and THANK YOU for the best party ever!! It was my first and it was a blast! Meeting new people and exploring all day. I didn’t want it to end…..but all good things must come to an end and I am stuffed with sugar and ready for some sweet dreams.
Thanks!
xo suze
Just a little something you threw together with what you already had on hand, my Dear? You are a MAGICIAN! I must rest on the fainting couch with my eyes closed for a spell, or my head just might explode from all the goodness!
I’m late! I’m late! For a very important date! (I had to go to a crop today!)
This is simply FABOO! I love all the mustica notes! Your Hatter is delightful!
I loved the refreshments and the entertainment! What fun! I hope you come visit our party soon!
Yeah…I’m here to PARTEEEYYY!!!
Did you think I wasn’t coming…i wouldn’t miss this for the world…I’m a night owl…where’s the wine?!? I want to eat some of your yummy 4 tier cake and drink from your loveley paper tea cups. You have been a bussy Cinderella…you are so rockin’ the Stevie Nicks…stand backk stand backkk…sorry I broke into tune there. I’m bummed I missed your Suzi Blu interview :0( Boo Hoo
I’ve got a couple of very excited party go-ers over here and they wanna play and eat sweets…pop on over to my blog to meet them…Tweet & Miss Tery…I think you will be pleased they’ve come to the soiree…so will you lil chick…where is she?!?!
Tahnk you soo much for inviting us…we are having sooo much fun…Tweet ate too many tweats and now she has a twummy ache.
We look forward to the next 200 posts, they are soo entertaining!!!
Your Mad Tea Party is Fabulous ~ love all the bright colors and the bunnies!!
The Bunny Fairy Tea Party is almost over and I took several pictures to share ~ hop on over and visit.
Congratulations on your 200th!!
Bunny Blessings ~
Jayne
http://www.bunnychicboutique.blogspot.com
I hope you don’t mind, I brought some tea with me to share with you. It’s got sunflowers in it, and it’s as bright as those amazing cups!
And it looks like I had my petit party in the nick of time!
http://lestroismois.blogspot.com/2008/06/mad-tea-party-of-costume-variety.html
I just had to come back for one more look before the party comes to an end. Simply amazing! I’m so glad I happened by. I’ll be back to read up on the past and look toward the future while celebrating the moment. What a fanciful twist! : )
Jaw droping…stunned..I don’t even know what to say…hum…I’ll be back when I catch my breath!
Terisa
My feet are sore from all the dancing, my stomach is bloated from all the cakes and tea, but boy was it a great party.
This has been so much fun! I’m enjoying visiting all the other posts people have posted.
And I absolutely love the Mad Hatter’s hat and the tea cup with the fan. Everything’s so pretty!
You are utterly, totally, incredibly, magically amazing, I am gobsmacked!!!! Rachael
hi there. i am so upset that i just found your blog. i am one day too late!!!! i would have loved to come join the party. 🙁 i’m honestly so sad.
but i’m really happy to have found your website. you are amazing and an inspiration. i feel like i want to design a whole clothing collection to go to this crazy tea party of yours.
This is my first time to your blog.
OMG I’m almost speechless. Everything is so amazing! You worked so hard to put everything together.
~elaine~
wow! What an amazing party you threw!!! I am just enchanted by all that I saw here! Thank you for such a marvelous time!
~Emily in Norway
You are the best, you put so much effort into this fine soiree. You have out done yourself! I am so impressed with your tenacity to put on such a fine party, with no detail left undone! You must be pooped, but what a success. I did read it earlier in the day but was unable to comment at that time. I was so glad to have been included…I must say it has been a hoot!!! “Party on, till dawn” I say! I am always the last to leave…. I’m still in fine form!
Happy Hatter day to you!
Hugs Giggles
SIMPLY AMAZING FANTASY AND ZEST FOR LIFE – WHAT A GREAT START TO MY DAY! (but the party hats were all gone….next time I will be first in line)
wow what a fun party…but, I didn’t see any of our fav red and white polka dot mushrooms…weren’t they invited?? I think they could have come wearing petticoats…I love the snail sisters…I simply must have them here in my studio…they look like they would like New England since we live on the ocean…this was such a fun par=tee…..thanks for inviting me!
best,
carol
Can a person GET more creative than this?? What you’ve done here is so amazing! I don’t know where to begin…
You take paper crafts to another level, and you know who I’m in love with? Yes, you guessed it…The Mad Hatter. I bet he never gets the blues in those shoes!
I wish I could have one of those teacups. Actually, I love them all, but my favorite is the wild berry one covered in music notes. I’ll have my espresso in there, thank you, on Sunday (the day after).
You are the ultimate hostess and decorative diva. The fortune teller is a funky one, and the last pic of the too-pooped-to-keep-partying Auntie goes to shows what a good time was had by all.
Chin-chin! Cheers! & Salud to you, Vanessa! I’m glad I crashed your party! 😉
Oh, and I hope I get to own one of your little beauties. I’m entering to win!
OMG! this was the best party! thank you for sharing! I absolutely love the colors and amazing detail to every single item.
Dear Ms. V, I hope you were able to in your night with some Sleepy Time Tea, to help you drift into dreammy land. You sure gave everyone a very special day, you are such a lovely hostess. Thank you, Amy
I am so sad I missed your party 🙁 My life came along for a visit this week and I ended up having to spend time with it, but it all turned out rather fun over here too, but no where near as colourful and tastey as your party! Maybe I’ll just have to have one of my own with my life. I would have drank from the “curl of a silhouette with baby pink undertones” cup, that is soo me.
This was amazing! Love all the “knock your little cotton socks off” bright colors!! Wonderful, whirling, whimsy! Thank you.
Kathy
Colorful wonders! I think I shall choose the monkey cup. I’ve put on my red shoes but find I cannot dance the blues with so many other colors available.
I love it all.
Oh my. I’ve been visiting EVERYONE! I just love what I’m seeing.
I’ve updated my blog with photos from yesterday. Ludwig had such a great time. Thank you again Miss V. for an amazing adventure.
xoxoxo Kathryn {collage diva}
Vanessa,
i’m running around with my tricycle for hours now : yesterday evening, this morning, this afternoon,… I ate so many cakes, tried so many hats,… I’m getting tired… ( it’s a long trip for a 2 year old..)
a couple of days…. I think I’ll need a few weeks to visit all the other teaparties… So, make some more tea, so we can party on for more more days ( and nights…)
greetings and thanks for all the beauty I discovered by your party
Inge from Belgium
This looks like the most fun tea party I’ve ever seen! Thanks for sharing.
Wow! I haven’t been to visit recently but I’m sure glad I didn’t miss seeing this gorgeousness!
the party was so much fun!!! shall we continue??haha it was so great to see all the bright beautiful pics that you put up..so magical..thank you for “throwing” such a wonderful tea party!!
This is the most fabulishious Party that has ever been hosted by someone in BLOGLANDIA!
((((CLAP CLAP take your bow!)))
All the preparations all the creativity I am absolutely BLOWN away!! Where do I begin so much to take in so much excitement so many pretties..I think I’ll grab a party hat and fill into the crowd and mingle and watch …this was such a JOY to experience! Bravo you really know how to clebrate!!You are the PARTY QUEEN of BLOGLANDIA!!!
WAS SuCH BIG FUN!
Hope you rested well, you Chef Lovee, Witchy~ Poo an all the rest!
xox
Constance
How amazing is that and what a wonderful imagination you have. Thank you so much for that special extravaganza!!
I danced to an audience of only….two. Because I’m not on the party list!!!! boohoo. Mr. Hatter must have spiked his tea.
Still, I dance for the love of the dance.
xoxo
yeah…just had to come back and see this spread with clear eyes, and wow!
What a spread it is.
Seems you even thought to put out a cup for me, too.
I’m guessing the monkey pirate.
(sure, I’m gentle. Sure I’m a romantic, but…monkey pirate!)
(“we named the monkey ‘Jack’! “)
What a lot of work! ‘Y’know, glue is nice, so’s staples in a pinch (as long as it isn’t a pinch your fingers when you’re staplong….)(that’s ‘stapling along’ smooshed together) but, way back when, Ma used to use paperclips and stick-pins, and if she needed parts for something else later, it was easier to get at.
Her favorite was to get invited to a wedding and she would go out and buy really nice towels and things, roll them together to make a three teired cake, and decorate it with strings of plastic lilly of the valley flowers.
Most times folks would see the ‘cake’ on the gift table, look around, then touch it with their finger (I suppose to get a taste) but what fun when they found out it was towels!
Really miss the old gal. She was tops!
I did it! I visited every blog on the list. I am beat (and very, very full).
THIS looks so fabulous! And a live chat?!
I wanted to be at the party, but it turned out that weeks ago, the date was already booked up and I was away from home all day and all night. But it’s so great to look at all the sites and all the photos and hear about the fun. I hope to make it next time. A great idea! And I really love all the beautiful things you created!
Omigosh!! 243 comments… hahahhah…too far down the list to be noticed…but…just in case…. we…that would be the bears and I….would like to say thanks for the sugar fest and fun!!!!! definitely our cup of tea for sure!
congrats on the 200th…. and update..which I cam calling 200 and 1/2…. cuz today I am only half here and will have to come back to read and look again… tomorrow… when I have more time! Tx Vanessa….
Oh goodness I’m SO sorry I missed all the fun. I’m so glad many pictures were taken though. Looked like wonderful time.
It was wonderful!
Thank you for the invitation.
We must do it again sometime!
Dear Vanessa,
What a woderfull party you made! Thanks for the invitation and the magical moments and congratulations for the 200 post. I select a few pictures of the party and post at my blog. Come by to see!
xoxo
Hi! I’m not a regular, but I’m a real-life friend of Sophia Charming, and so I’ve been following the updates as you all prepared for your mad soiree. Bravo! Brilliant! Lovely! Enough to inspire me to get my own blog rolling again…almost. 😉
It’s all so impressive that I’m going to stop by your etsy shop for some much-needed Sunday afternoon browsing on my way back to reality. 🙂
Hope you don’t mind but we’re continuing the festivities all weekend at your place. Don’t worry we’re having lunch catered and a BBQ this warm Summer evening under the stars..and a dance out behind the house. I’m off to visit with the guests and I’m bringing everyone Mimosa’s and Sangria! Wonderful Party~ let it continue on !
Oh. My. Goodness.
This is the most spectacular, wonderful and colorful party I’ve ever had the misfortune to miss.
Sigh.
Fantastic Vanessa!
Did someone say Mimosa’a, Sangria and a BBQ??? Yay…..the party continues!!!! Yippeeeeeeee!
Dance the night away! This party is just too much fun!
Julie Bergmann
wonderful parties Vanessa!
here’s too 200 more!
huzzah!
Vanessa this has been so much incredible fun! Who would have known a blog tea party would encompass so much.
It is amazing. On my end I met some new friends, got out some paints and painted some tea pots, even had ‘real’ people over to eat my tea goodies.
But on the blog part of it – we got music, color, creativity, art, wonderful ladies and certainly one of the highlights the lovely Suzi Blu giving a pep talk!
Thank you for all the work you put into this tea party!
I’m back from the wonderfully cool weather of Christopher Creek and am catching up on all of the conversation…. What a delightful party that I missed and you had a fortune teller…oh my. Now off to read what transpired in all of the other locations!
our little tea party has been posted. 🙂 Thanks for doing this vanessa!
Darn. I missed the tea party. This looks like great fun! Love all the bright colors. 😀
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oh dear Ms Fanciful! You are the BEST hostess! This party you threw, well, good LORD, what a fete!!!
I am sooooo late, but….you saved me a cup of tea, yes the pink and black and white, that’s the one I selected….
You are going to need WEEKS to recover from this party of ALL part-eeeeees!!!
kisses, hugs….shouts of joy!
x…x
Oh, I so sorry I missed the party! But your pictures are just amazing! I’ve never seen such beautiful color and you are one creative beautiful lady! I’m so impressed! All your little sweeties are just precious. Oh, let me introduce myself ~ I’m Shelia, and have just started my blog last Thursday! So come and visit me sometimes. Ignore my little goof ups, I’m so green at this still. I almost feel like I came to your party! Nighty Night. Shelia 😉
Damn!! I KNEW I should have asked for decaff!!I was up all night last night but tonight I have been more careful. I had shots of TeA-qUiLlA. Waaaaay better tonight. Toasting to you with my margartita. Just the best time!!
XOXO Thanks so much and I won’t even tell Mr. Lovee that your were belting out Beatle songs!!(Paul MCartney has a song on his latest CD entitled Memeory Almost Full, Theres a song about English tea on it.So good!!
What a fancy, whimsical party! I’m loving it!!
Wowwee!!! What a load of FUN!!!
I think the Mad Hatter must be the lovechild of Vanessa and Mr. Lovee.
Wonderful wonders!
Oh my how could I have missed all this fun!!!!!!!I was too busy dressing frogs and making tea myself!how lovely all of it.You are such a gem miss V!
What a fun party! I love your creativity!
::yawwwwwnnn:::streeeeeetch:: Oh my, what a fabulous party that was! I don’t think I could fit even one more cupcake in…not that this will stop me from trying – later, when I wake up again. I had an amazing time, but now I think I’m going to crawl back into bed with that unbelievably sweet and adorable little lamb and take just a few more ZZZZ’s…
Thanks again, Vanessa, for a spot-on good time. My party ambassadors have talked about nothing else for the past two days!
Wow! I found you through my friend Tara at Paris Parfait. Your whimsical creations are a treat for the eye! What a talent you have!
The “morning after” scenes are delightful….& I’m sure I have frosting on my pantaloon ruffles, as well. Has anyone ever told you that you have a GREAT singing voice~ you do!
OMG! I am comment #268!!! That’s quite the audience girlfriend!! Very impressive!
I’m so sorry to have missed the party. I was out all day on Saturday and then remembered on Sunday afternoon. Guess my old age is making me forgetful! ha! I’m blaming in on my age! Now I can use that as an excuse for anything!!
The party looked like a huge sucess, I looked at some of the party attendeees blogs….so creative, as was yours Dear Vanessa. I’m so mad that I missed it!! Darn Darn Darn! I’m a mad tea party misser!! haha.
I hope you have one again someday so I can join in next time! Hey you know I think that’s how I found out about your blog…at Risa’s tea party I think. Muerto de Risa.
Cool!
Yeah!!
What A Fabulous Party you throw!! Everything is just Lovely and bursting with color!! And I am wishing for one of those gumball cupcakes!!
Sandra Evertson
Well, I know that I already gushed about this tea party table, but I just had to come back here and tell you that I put the table setting up as my desktop background this week. It’s just too cool!
wow!!! What a mad tea party!! I am in awe of all the fun and beautiful things on that table!! Of course being an Aries I will take the firery teacup and yes I would love some fancy cake!! This has to be the best looking party ever!! Hmm I think I need some more tea please!!
Wow!!! I must say you put so much heart (and art!) into this party! Everything was so lovely and creative. You are one unique and talented chicka 😀
Miss Vanessa..this was the party of the parties….c’est magnifique!!! I have just now finished my rounds and I do believe I visited each one of your guests that you had listed. I now need a martini to refresh myself!!! 😉 It was the best sweets!
wow! you put a lot of work into this event. it looks fabulous. even better than fabulous. what a wonderfully creative idea.
WOW….the tea party looks amazing and magical. I LOVE the way you work and PLAY!
I am so inspired by your site and your fantastic talent!
Loving all that bright bright colour!
Enjoy… g xo
Vanessa you are a magnificent rainbow trapped on earth! Sorry I missed out on the festivities 🙁 I had a show & then my internet exploded as well as a nasty case of the flu! ‘k, no more pity party…off to lose myself in your festivities of days gone by!
~smooch~
Of the costume veritiy?Does star and moon pj’s count?They are very festive…if you were on the moon,well i did have sooo much sugar it felt that way!Oh,boy you were crazy,bothering all the fairies and interupting their music….i had to tell them you meant no harm,but i had to also beg them not to stap you to that tree you were swingging your legs from!Sheesh,girl you can party!I really dont remember what i was doing?All i remember is,swinging in that tree with you,and something about a dance in the moonlight with all the fairies stark nakie(excuse me for my mature langueg)BUT WE SHOULD REALLY DO THAT AGAIN!!(EXCEPT THAT NAKIE PART)OH!NO….please,have mersy!I really don’t wanna know the rest,i know that i did way more…..
xoxoxo
ryce
Wow that was my first “mad tea party” that was great fun. Thank you what creativity and details…..
You are very sweet to have taken the time in-between reading all of your comments and the aftermath of your great party to leave a comment on my blog. I’m lucky to have taken part in the festivities. I have made new friends from all over the world and have seen traffic on my blog like I’ve never seen before. Thank you so much!!! I will continue to check you blog daily.
Cheers!
All Roads Lead to Pecetto
Wow I am in shock! I just love all the bright colors. Everything is beautiful!!!
Just stopping by to wish you a Happy 4th of July week!!
Kim
What a wonderful party! Too bad I couldn’t be on time for the festivities!
just another cup of tea please with a lot of sugar… I’m still running around on my tricycle to all the afterteaparties…. I just counted them: about 60 to go… I visited à ll the others but haven’t count them 🙂
thanks for visiting my place and taste my sweets !
Inge from Belgium
Vanessa, this was the most imaginary fun that I ever did have. Thank you for such delicious delights and wonderful wonderment!! I so enjoyed my first blog party and I just had to come back for seconds. Hope you don’t mind but it looks to me as if your party goodies keep multiplying and I can’t resist sampling more of your tasty looking treats. So long my dear!
Everything is just beautiful! Colorful and fun. It looks like you all had a wonderful time. I wish I could have joined in, but it simply wasn’t to be this time around.
OMG! This is totally amazing! So much beautiful things here, so cool! Magical!
Amazing Artist!!!
I am really amazed!! wow, wow and more wow!! I want a nice party like this one! lol!! congrats!!
Wow I have been gone so long, and it looks like I came back just in time for the party.LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!
Love Erin~
Oh my..I fear I’m late, yes late, for this very important date! I hope I’m not too late to join the party! What a magnificent tea party indeed..though I don’t know if ‘tea party’ really covers it, for this party is one that will go down in history!! First, if you don’t mind, I think I’ll dive into all the delicious treats and goodies..and I’d like the dark and exhilarating tea, extra fairy dust! (If you have any..definitely a tasty ingredient in my house) Now then, all those sugary confections have left me wide awake..I must go have my fortune told! Oh, and of course, mingle with the guests! This is the grandest party anyone could ever have! Thank you for a splendid time! Ta-ta!
Your eye for style is truly amazing. I would be more than happy to give any of these items a nice home in a place of honor….
mandyparsns@yahoo.com
What beautiful colors! this truly looked like a blast. Thank you so much for sharing.
What a magical display…….a most wonderful tea party Vanessa!
I love all of the colours and glitter……you are so talented!”
love violette
Wow. I’m so sad I missed the party! It seems as is you all had a splendid time. Your creations are truly inspiring.
Oh my stars!!!
I have found a new favorite blog! This is just MAGICAL! I am sad I’ve only found it just now! I’m just so smitten! LOVELY!
xox,
dayna desastre
http://www.daynadesastre
I have never, ever seen anything quite as colorful or beautiful as this party…amazing!!!
Hi Vanessa!
Stunning. Your party! Not so stunning, I missed it! boo!
Loved catching up and seeing all your lovely pics and as when I see a new Cirque du Soleil show, I am over the moon with new enthusiasm and creative energy. You are a breath of fresh air, thank you for making my night. Adore your tea cups and party hats! Brilliant! Sweet dreams! Suzy
I’m actually planning a Tea Party for my daughter’s 5th birthday (this coming weekend) and this blog post puts my decor ideas to shame! How great was this? Fabu!
So colorful and imaginative!!! I had a smile on my face looking through everything; I could picture all these things in my imaginary tea shot, the Firefly Cafe.
I love, no, ADORE the snail sisters!!!
I sit here catching myself saying “wow…wow…wow…wow” from one photo to the next. That looks like a fabulous tea party, you do amazing work!
This is amazing! Love all the bright colors-It’s all so beautiful! You are so creative. I was wondering for the Halloween Party did you want to see hand-made items or is it ok to just post different photos of Halloween? Thanks Daisy~
Hi there Miss Vanessa! I’m sitting here sitting a cup of coffee, visiting a few of my favorite friends who I have been away from for so long. I’m taking the day off today…first one in a long time!!! So this is the first time I have seen this tea party post. I love it! Oh my gosh, the cake, the cups, the hats, the cupcakes!!! How wonderfully amazing!!! You put a smile on my face this morning as always. Definitely as always, my love all the same things twin!! 🙂
This is the most wonderful thing I’ve seen on the internet EVER!!!
OMG…I cannot believe I haven’t found your blog before now…you are so incredibly talented I am in awe! the colors, the layering, the everything! I just want to sit here and look and look and look and get lost in this wonderful magic land of yours…
What stunning creations! I feel as though I should come by and say “I’m late! I’m late!” But maybe I can make the next one.
On my 101 Goals I put I wanted a Memorable Brithday Party for myself. I believe now I would have liked to been invited to ya party. It’s so festive looking and makes me smile. I like when the simplest things make me smile. I hope ya enjoyed ya very special day. Wishing ya many more wonderful memories. Big Hugs~Poetic Dreamer~
beautiful
My 9 year old daughter loves Art Doll Magazine so we saw your fanciful tea party there first. Now that I’ve started blogging myself I’ll be back often for inspiration. Keep up the great work.
This is incredible! I am going to go back and look everything over in great detail!
WhatEVER you charge for this party, it’s worth it….wow oh wow…what I don’t understand is that with all these details, I’d normally be overwhelmed but it didn’t happen here….I just want to keep looking at each item to be sure I don’t miss anything!
Your Mad Tea Party looks fantastic!! i love mixed media work and this is divine. I especially love the snail girls <3<3 it would be amazing if you could jot up a few pointers for me to make my own 🙂
comme j’aime ton univers de couleurs!!! j’utilise le même dans mon freeform crochet quel délice! bravo!!!
Simply GREAT !!!!!!!
AnnaP
Your creativity humbles me. You have a magnificent eye for color and whimsical combinations. This is truly beautiful and has inspired me for an upcoming ball.
I’m so lucky I found your blog!
fanciful … magical … wonderful
Absolutely gorgeous. I’m sharing a link on my blog to this post! http://nikiturner.blogspot.com
So artistic of you.. I can’t believe all those beautiful things are made from ordinary materials. :0 Keep up the good work.
I am in LOVE with it ALL!!!!!!
can you share how you made those amazing paper tea cups and saucers?
Wow, I love those decorative teacups, so creative and beautiful.
I wanted to get the true specialties are … So, I spent a lot of time over the last two weeks of work on the tea cups and a very special, 4 floors, the cake of paper … So, fantasy sticker … hot glue, white glue, you name the glue that holds something together at this table.
Lacey Prater
I really like and appreciate your blog article.Really looking forward to read more. Really Great.
I am completely speechless… I have yet to see a more beautiful mad party around the web still to date… You are an incredible artist! … I am SOO happy I found this crazy place!
I love this. oooooooh it’s even MORE magical than I could have imagined!!!
I like it.