The time is here, the time is near!
For our 8th annual virtual mad tea party!
Can you believe it's true?
Not only that but it's extra special, as it is the 150th anniversary of Alice in Wonderland 🖤
Isn't that amazing?
Tales and top hats and magic galore!
White rabbits, never on time.
But I bet you will be, for sipping and clinking and nibbling all day!?
Get out your tea sets.
Iron your bloomers!
We're all so excited and hoping to all hopes that you'll join is.
Hiccup!
Won't you?
It's time for imaginations and story telling and madness abound.
Even pine cones as zinnias line the path ground.
I wonder what the hatter has planned for us this year?
Do you know white rabbit?
I'm sure there's stacks of tea cups filled with the tea of your choice.
And sweets and whimsy and enchantments for certain.
Oh yes yes, without question, for certain.
Kindred friends will gather and share their love…
For tea party goodness and a tale so beloved.
The characters of A Fanciful Twist are peeking out.
Getting excited for their yearly delight.
We've saved you a seat, so join us if you can.
Saturday July 11th, make it a plan.
We'd be ever so ever so ever so glad.
If you did and could and would, oh do!
Jeweled flower petal tea is waiting for you.
Take the key and tumble down…
To our 8th annual mad tea party in town!!
Below is this year's flyer, just click it to open in a larger window.
Then right click and save to your computer to use on your own blog.
Same for the button below.
Wondering what to do if you sign up?
The mad tea party is open to anyone with a blog who wants to host their own blog event the day of the tea party. It's basically a traditional blog hop.
However, if you do not have a blog you can still come here on the day of the event and watch it all happen.
If you are signing up to participate in the Mad Tea Party all you have to do is leave me a comment below, with your blog link, stating that you wish to join in.
I will then add your name to the sidebar list of partiers.
Next, please follow these rules…
1) Share the flyer and/or the button on your blog as soon as possible and link back to me. I will then add your name to the "Mad Tea Partiers" list in my blog side bar and link back to you.
2) On the day of the party, Saturday July 11th 2015, please make sure to post a Mad Tea Party post of your own, on your blog, linking to me. Other partiers will be visiting you on that date.
3) IMPORTANT – On the day of the party, after you have your own Mad Tea Party blog post up and running, please leave a comment at my Mad Tea Party post, including your "Actual Party Link." It will serve as an archive of all partier links.
4) Blog hop with the other partiers on the day of the event and have a mad blast!
5) The party usually lasts two days or more. Leave your blog post up for a couple/few days if you can. It will take folks several days to make visits.
6) For a more enjoyable and easy visit for your guests, please remove word verification (captcha) for comments during the party. This will make things so much easier for everyone.
And, allow people to comment without having to sign in, just by leaving a name and/or url please.
7) Double check the list to make sure your name is on it if you want it to be because I may make a mistake 🙂
Note: If you sign up, please make sure you post a party post on your blog for Saturday July 11th. If you sign up and later find that you can't make the event, please let me know as soon as possible, and I will remove your name from the list.
If I visit your blog and you don't have a post up, I am sorry, but I will have to remove your name from the list.
You have lots of time to sign up, right up until the very last moment if need be, we are flexible.
If you don't have a blog it's okay, you are invited to visit with us here and at participating blogs on the day of the event.
Can't wait!!
YAY!!
MTP season here we come 🖤
I'm so excited, we hope you can make it!!
xoxo
Love, Vanessa
ps: To see past parties and party invites click here.
Oh, I am so excited. I was just saying it was going to be any day now to someone. I even posted a tea post today, so it fits perfectly. Thank you, Vanessa
I would love to play along! I think this sounds wonderful count me in! http://saturdayfinds.blogspot.com/
Hugs, Diane
Yes! I am SO in! Can’t wait! sarah@hopeineveryseason.com
Ha! I’m a dork…that’s my EMAIL (wanna chat? ugh…) Here’s my BLOG ADDRESS: hopeineveryseason.com
Oh! Yay! Can’t wait!
And I will definitely be hosting the Mad Tea Party on my blog for sure!
Thanks ever so much for this exciting news!
Down the rabbit hole I go to prepare for this excitement!
Miss Teresa
=^..^=
The Cheshire Cat
Glad to join the festivities again! This year’s flyer is the prettiest for sure. mannm.blogspot.com
I’d love to participate! http://www.blissfulkhaos.com !
Hurrah, huzzah and SQUEE! I can’t wait. It’s always such fun to share my event and see what others do. Please include me in your roll call for the festivities. 🙂
Hurrah, huzzah & SQUEE! I can’t wait. It’s always such fun to share the event and see what others do for their tea party. Please include me in the festivities.
http://dawaioser.livejournal.com/
This is so cute! I would love to do a Mad Tea Party illustration as my contribution… Count me in!
sliceofstumblebum.wordpress.com
I am participating, Vanessa. http://butterflyandbungalow.blogspot.com/
Ooooooh, I can’t wait to tumble down the rabbit hole again! Thanks for hosting again. 🙂
Loved it year I participated. I am game! I will bring some fairies.
http://www.healingfairyalphabet.com/blog
I am so in! http://theonesixthscaledollhouse.blogspot.com
Lisa
I will be here!!! Sign me up! Can’t wait for this important date!
Celeste, Plumfield House Gardens, http://plumfieldhousegardens.blogspot.com/
Oh boy what a gorgeous temptation you have laid out here!!
Oh yay! You’ve got your date and it will work great for my grandkids’ visit. Thank you for the lovely invite. I can’t wait. Have a lovely weekend full of flowers and fanciful lizards scurrying all around (mine gave me quite a smile this morning. 🙂 ).
Kaye
P.S. My invite is up and my brain is a’whirl with all sorts of fun tea party ideas for my grandkids and myself – at http://www.KayeSwain.com – Thank you again for the delightful invite! See you soon at instagram, facebook, and the tea party 🙂
Oh I’m so excited to join in the fun again this year! I hope to see you all at the blog hop in July- really very close!
I’m at http://www.strangegirlinalittlehouse.blogspot.com
I’ll add the flyers soon. It’s time for me to do some evening reading!
I’m excited and wait expectantly for the far off date.I will now put Your “button” on My sidebar to remind myself of the fun day spent with a whole bunch of like minded ladies.Thank You Vanessa. I’m in Please. Denise.
Vanessa,I linked Your button back to Your latest post but for some reason it won’t link correctly ? I’ve noticed this happens sometimes when I try to link up with anyone using Typepad …. I use blogspot ?
Doh! http://www.moonlyf.com
Yea…Yes…please…i have the link button back to your site and the last post….love to be a part of the Mad Tea Party 2015!!!
Thanks and we see use at the Mad Tea Party
Kerstin from Germany
Just put your party button on my side bar ,(forgot to copy when I signed up), its there now, Celeste, http://plumfieldhousegardens.blogspot.com/
YAY! So exciting, Dear Miss Vanessa!!! Please include The Gossamer Tearoom! I’m happy to be able to participate once again this year!!
Sending biggest hugs, as always and wishing you and loved ones a most happy weekend!!!
xoxoxo,
Betty
This is all so fabulous & I am thinking that YES- I would LOVE to attend this most magickal tea party again… Invite posted… http://www.joannadevoe.com/2015/05/the-weekly-witch-review-55-angel-magick.html Let the FUN commence! -xo
Yay! I’d love to be included! It’s always such fun!
Thanks for Hosting and LOVE your photos- that frog is too adorable!
http://pennywiseblog.blogspot.com
I’m so happy it’s that time of year again! I want to drink tea and be totally mad all day long! My blog is: http://wjcsdigitalworld.blogspot.com/ I’ve been collecting ever so many things for this party. I only wish I remembered where I put them!
I’d love to participate!Your photos are amazing!
xoxo
Karla B
I’d love to participate!Your photos are amazing!My blog is:
http://poeticpostcards.blogspot.com
xoxo
Karla B
I would love to participate. I was sent to you by a mutual friend and your photos are amazing (and yum that cake photo. My art website is here: http://angela-stanton.artistwebsites.com/
Thanks and let me know if you neeed anything,
Angela
I would love to participate this year! http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/
Sherry
I fixed My button -all is working : )
Vanessa my Love….But of Course I am in!
http://www.theenchantingworldofmiladyleela.blogspot.com
Yay! Count me in!
Victoria
http://cassatt-brushstrokes.blogspot.com
Yes, I already put it on my calendar and am looking forward to a delightfully mad tea party celebration !
My Dear, you know I can’t wait! Adding this to my blog right now, so please include me!
XOXO
Anne & the Kittehs
Done! The banners are just lovely, Vanessa!!
I’ve signed up, Vanessa. I have had a lot of trouble with commenting on your blog. I am now signed up with typepad. Here is the link where I announced the party http://www.butterflyandbungalow.blogspot.com/2015/05/splendiforous-simplicity-afternoon-tea.html It is all in my sidebar. xoxo Su
What an awesome idea! Can’t wait to see all the photos!
I can’t wait! Saw this last year and loved it. Please, please can I come? : )
hugs,
Jann
http://jannolson.blogspot.com/
(Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson)
Hi Miss Vanessa, we would absolutely love to join the party. We have a shiny new blog and big plans for a fabulous tea party with sparkling crystals, sunset beams and pots and pots of tea.
We are so excited.
Kiss Noises Linda and Michelle ( Two Market Tarts 😉 )
twomarkettarts.blogspot.com.au
Oh me, oh my, I’m seeing things. I thought you wouldn’t, but you did, you did, you did!!! 🙂 Oh, I hope I can make it. Of course I can make it! Wonder’s too wonderful to miss.
Please count me in, Vanessa…e’hm…Alice. I don’t have a sidebar, but I’ve added your button to my footer.
Thank you.
xoxo
Marcia Pilar
http://marciapilar.net
…oh love this so much…we went to Lewis Carroll’s home last week up here in the NW…in a little village called Daresbury…and popped into the church where his father was the vicar…inspiration in there I think…gargoyles and stunning stained glass…he must have gazed on this as he sat dreaming in the pew every Sunday!! the local cafe is called ~The Dormouse…chock-a-block full of Alicey things!!!
I just linked up for the Mad Tea Party. Looking forward to lots of tea party festivities!
And
http://amagicalwhimsy.blogspot.com/
for easy reference…
Silly me!
Miss Teresa
How could I miss the 150th anniversary of Alice and her friends!
I will diet in advance but we all know party cakes have no calories.
All the fanciful creatures and I are excited and will spend weeks deciding what to wear.
Laura’s Interests http://dogsmomvisits.blogspot.com/
I would love to Join and have an Alice In Wonderland Party. Please add me to your list. take care, Darlene and Cheyenne
Absolutely loved your blog…what a wonderful way to spend my day reading it! The photos were beautiful and your flowers and garden, just glorious. Can’t wait to read more!
Hi Lady V, I’m excited for the Tea Party. Here is the announcement:http://swanofdreamers.blogspot.com/2015/05/a-mad-tea-party-is-coming.html
http://katspurrfectboutique.blogspot.com/2015/05/invitation-to-2015-mad-hatter-party.html
Looking forward to your party. I found a new book and a post that I wrote last year but didn’t publish. Katharine
School is out in time for me
I’m not too late to join I see
Another bit of tea for us
A fun party that is “no fuss!”
I’ll host a giveaway this year too!
http://www.yarnigras.blogspot.com
Sign me up, please!!!! This will be so fun!!!! 🙂
https://cozyteacottage.wordpress.com
Hi! I’m having trouble with the button on my side bar. Can you copy the link for me? Thanks!
Oh, we’re going to be in town and I can join in again this year!
I’ve posted the image on my blog and linked back to you. My address is http://tristanrobin.blogspot.com/
Looking forward to the magic and enchantment again!
By the way – this post is just stunning!
Oh me oh my! How delightfully wonderful!
I have followed the instructions and brewing a pot of tea.
My address is http://athomewithjemma.blogspot.com/
Thank you oh so much!
xx
Jemma
Hi Vanessa, I’ll be hosting both a Mad Tea Party/Needle Felting Party on that day! The invitation to my party will be coming out on my blog on June 6th. I look forward to tea partying with you! <3
Oh this is so wonderful and beautiful. I would love to participate. Please let me know if I can take part.
I will copy the flyer on my blog.
rosemary-thyme.blogspot.com
Janet
I played last year and had so much fun composing my post…and then, more fun visiting other players. I love this party and I am so in for this year.
bj-sweetnothings.blogspot.com
Thanks for the chance to pretend and play and have a ball. 🙂
xo bj
Party time, excellent! I would love to join your party, I always have such fun with the Mad Tea! I am thinking about doing something different this year, but I’m not sure what just yet.
Hello!! i haven’t done the Mad Tea Party for a long time as i was off from blogging, but this year i am joining again with the fairies! Can’t wait!! 🙂
Candace in Athens here! I’m back and am joining in again. hoohoo, so excited… !
http://eyecandy-can.blogspot.com/
Vanessa, I definitely want to play! I’ll post about the party on either tomorrow or Friday. I haven’t blogged much this year because I homeschooled our daughter. Thanks so much for hosting! I look forward to the party every year.
(((hugs))),
Ricki Jill
Vanessa, I posted about the Eighth Annual Mad Tea Party! Here’s the link to my post:
http://ricki-treleaven.blogspot.com/2015/06/eigth-annual-mad-tea-party-invitation.html
Here’s the link to my blog:
http://ricki-treleaven.blogspot.com
I’m so excited! *squee*
xo,
RJ
Yay!! I’ve been waiting for the invite :0) I’m in again for this year. I’m so excited!
Here is the link to my blog – oops http://sunflowerhouseart.blogspot.com
Wow! The idea is so great! I cannot pass by! My blog – http://www.artinmess.ru
I am totally in, as I’ve been every year since I found you! I’ve been waiting for this bit of traditional yum.
Magaly Guerrero
http://magalyguerrero.com/
ME! ME! *jumps up waving hands in the air like I just don’t care* I have already posted your badge and link on my blog sidebar…at the tippety top of course!!! 😀 XXX
http://daydreambeliever-gina.blogspot.co.uk/
ooooh…I’m number 69 lol
I’d love to join in as well!
http://kestrilsrhythmsandgroove.blogspot.com/
Can’t wait to see your party this year dear. One day I’ll join in. When I have the courage. 🙂 You are so lovely and inspiring. Insert twirling hearts here. 😉 xoxoxo Jen
THis looks like a mad ball of fun!!! YOur post inspired me to jUSt dance away in my imagination and Im feeling sort of giddy! I’M hopping mad about coming to this party!
I would love to join in! 🙂 Heather – Stringtown Home – http://www.stringtownhome.net
YAY,,,,,I’m in!
The wheels will now commence spinning.
childrenofeve.blogspot.com
Well, I don’t yet have my own blog, but this is very exciting and I’ll look so forward to seeing some of the lovely tea party posts for this marvelous event! Such enchanting photos in this post, Vanessa! I about flipped when I saw the pinecone flowers lining that walkway — I thought, “Oh my gosh, what are THOSE flowers?” So, I was quite amused when I realized they aren’t really flowers, haha!! They look amazing! Still one of my favorite projects of yours you’ve ever come up with. xoxo 🙂
I’m excited! I’d love to participate in the Mad Tea party! Thanks so much!
I just see Tea and I love it! I have seen other Alice in Wonderful tea parties and they all look very beautiful and filled with fun. I wanted to say hello and thank you for all the gorgeous images you shared. My daughters and I go to a sweet little restaurant that serves afternoon tea. although we have not gone to it yet we have had breakfast there and the variety of tea is amazing. Always fun to share! Have a beautiful weekend. Hugs, Anne
So excited! Yes, add me to the list, I will be having a Mad Hatter tea party too. http://www.heartsdelights.blogspot.com
Marilyn
I am so excited! Looks like absolute marvelous fun! I would love to participate!
Thank you very much!
Christine@
http://cherishingasweetlife.blogspot.com/
It has been a while,,, I want to play along this year. Time for tea! Robert~Halloween Fanatic
http://twinklestricksandtreats.blogspot.com/
I would Love Love Love to join the party this year!!!
Looking forward to seeing all the madness 🙂
http://flutterbeforeyou.blogspot.com/
Oh Vanessa I have been hoping to be a part of this years Mad Party! It is always so much fun. I am RSVPing right now.
Thank you for the invite.
Wende
https://creativeartseatables.wordpress.com/
I’m so excited for this year’s tea party! I’ll start breaking out the measuring cups and warming up the oven! I can’t wait to share some sweet treats!
Sugar-coated hugs,
Schardé
http://rubbingsugar.blogspot.com/
I so want to join in the fun. Hopped over from Jann Olson’s blog.
http://bluewillowhouse.com/
How did I miss this!!??
LIFE keeps getting in the way of fun, *sigh*…
At any rate, I would LOVE to join in. Here’s my link, and I’ll add the badge asap. 🙂
http://kingofmicestudios.blogspot.com/
Thanks!
🖤 Carolee
Bonjour Vanessa! What a great idea!!! I am here thanks to Sherry announcement. I will participate with a great pleasure, here is my blog link: http://blythetheque.blogspot.fr
Monika
I waited to RSVP until I knew I could post this year. Looking forward to this year’s event. I’ve been brewing up a new style for this year’s party. My blog is:
http://reclaimingmybohomojo.blogspot.com
See you there!
I would love to blog hop with you and participate! Putting badge on my blog after this comment. My blog is http://mysideofoz.blogspot.com
Thanks and hope I can play!
My blogger is not working will add badge soon as it does! Thanks, Nanette
I will be traveling that day and unable to make a post, but will definitely go a-visiting! can’t wait to see everyones work!
Finally linked up and made a post! Hope I can still play!
oops again! My blog is http://mysideofoz.blogspot.com
Think that is it?
Vanessa,
May I please join the party this year? I’ve not ever gotten to play along, and it is calling to me this year! I just finished cleaning out my dad’s estate and found some new tea cups! Please count me in at http://www.sherryscabin.blogspot.com
God bless,
Sherry
I have linked the invitation on my blog!
So delightful – I am so looking forward to joining in again! Yes, please add me to your list as your flyer is up on my site, and I’m already having fun juggling photos and words – at Children’s Tea Party Sets and Ideas – http://www.kidstoyteasets.com/
Thank you so much for the lovely invite and all you do to make this so special. We appreciate you!
Ann
Commented on all but couldn’t find Shelly’s blog? Will try again! Great hop!
I’ll be there! http://grannyfab.blogspot.com/
Can’t wait to join in the fun and visit all the great parties!
Here’s my link: http://calamitousbotanicus.blogspot.com
Thanks for being a most wonderful hostess!
Vanessa, I’m “in!” My primary blog link is “The Marmelade Gypsy” — http://themarmeladegypsy.blogspot.com
I’ll be back on the 11th with the specific link for the party!
Looking forward to all the fun!
OK I’m in. this sounds like lots of fun! aspiritofsimplicity.blogspot.com
Oops, and may I add my blog ….www.wingingwitheagles.blogspot.com
Yes! Yes please! The kettle will be on at Rhissanna’s!
http://rhissanna.blogspot.com/
Hello again Vanessa. Her is my link to our Tea Party… Bienvenue:
http://blythetheque.blogspot.fr/2015/07/after-pyjama-tea-party.html
We would love to come to your party. We have a button on our site. Please send me the link to the party for Saturday. Love all your pictures!
Wishes for tasty dishes,
Linda @ Tumbleweed Contessa
I would love to join in on the Tea Party!
My link; http://www.thetragicqueen.com
Hi again! Have done everything and am finally ready but nearly forgot to sign up!
circles-of-rain.blogspot.co.uk
Sarah xx
Sorry dear one….I am not going to be able to sort myself in time to post tomorrow after all. Too many creatures roaming my life at the moment. I will try and get to visit as many as possible *probably glowering with envy*. Wishing you all a fantastically fabulous day XXX
I’d love to join the fun! http://homeiswheretheboatis.net/
Vanessa, I’d like to join the party. My link is http://hyacinthforthesoul.blogspot.com.
I look forward to all the Mad Teas. It’s been a few years since I participated, but I always have a good time visiting.
You are a terrific hostess. See you on the 11th with my post link.
Thanks ~ Sarah
I’m late, I’m late for a very important date….
If not too late please count me in!
Littlewanderingwren.blogspot.com
Many, many thanks!
Wren x
Hello….
Dr. Theda here… (and a life-long fan of the mad Hatter & Jabberwok)…
Posting a “shout-out” on this and your wonderful “Tea Party”…
Learned of it from “Rhissanna, the doll-Maker”…
Sounds great…. and deserving of a “celebration” (“Party”)…
The best of success …
I’m so excited to be participating again this year!
My post is at http://tristanrobin.blogspot.com/2015/07/welcome-to-8th-annual-mad-tea-party.html
Contest for White Rabbit charm!
Looking forward to everybody’s tea parties!
Will there be a list of bloggers in hop to post on our post for tomorrow? Some hops do that I wasn’t sure if we were supposed to.
Thanks,
Nan
Our Tea Party is posted! I think our blog name, http://www.WhatAmberLoves.com was accidentally left off/deleted from your sidebar! We’ll update our party with a link directly to your party (in addition to your home page link that we’ve already included.) 😃💞 ~Amber
I posted mine! http://mysideofoz.blogspot.com/2015/07/happy-anniversary-alice-alice-in.html
Always love your Tea parties!!
I will look at all these wonderfull artworks.
Herzlich Pippa
who has a lot of blogs and startet digital art with I hope a lot of humor.
example:
http://pippadiedritte.blogspot.de/2015/06/fur_29.html
this is beautiful..your photos are amazing…
I would love to have a tea party, but don’t know how to blog. I will research how, but please include me.
I am still 5 people shy of my goal of 800 blog followers … if you aren’t a follower – or know somebody who enjoys historical, artistic, faery tale arts presented with a dash of humor and off-the-beaten-track facts – please sign up before five e.s.t. today, so I can announce the winner of my charming (pun totally intended!) White Rabbit teensy teeny tiny pennant/charm!
It’s a lovely piece, so even if you’re not an “Alice” fan – you’ll have one Christmas present you can check off ‘done’ already!
“At least I knew who I was when I woke up this morning. But I must have changed several times since then.”
Miss Vanessa,
Is it too late to be added to the list? I only just found you-
http://www.creatingwithoutcrayons-jackiepneal.com/2015/07/celebrating-alice.html
Vanessa, so sorry to everyone for not getting to visit and comment! Scratched one eye on Friday before hop and then the other one the next Tuesday and could not see to type and was told by doc to stay off computer. Just getting back to normal fingers crossed and will go by the blogs as I can. Thanks to all the kind comments I received and for you hosting this lovely event!xx