Hooray! The Swashbuckler Soiree!!

We were not told what time the pirates might turn up for the Swashbuckler Soiree.  We didn't know how many there would be, if one, or perhaps a few?  Until we heard the sound of waves crashing through the air... Was it truly them?? In their ship filled with loot?  Or was it all a dream?  Thank goodness we were slightly prepared during the pre-party post below...

      

No no, it seemed very real!  Not a dream at all...  It was the pirate ship, filled with wonderous treasures...

      

Rare rubies dangled above an even rarer ruby eyed skull....  While pure diamond neck jewels, from a beheaded queen, rested upon a sail...

      

It was magic!!  Seeing the ship soar through the waves in the sky, amongst the tree branches.  With the brilliant sun illuminating it...

      

I wondered if I might be able to get my hands on some of that wonderful loot...

      

They were a rowdy bunch, dancing all about, while passing their beverage around...

      

I was glad I had time to entertain them all...  Oh by the way, was that you I saw dancing on the plank???  Canoodling with the head pirate guy???  Oh Beware!!  Do not let Donna find you out!!

I have all the meals prepared for you and the pirates!!  I have brought in fish all the way from Sweden...

Oh ya!  Swedish Fish my friends!!!  Yumm Yumm!!

      

I also have for you, the ever tender, delicious, Golden Medalions.  Oh, no no no, don't worry, they are not Golden Medalions in the form of Ostrich, like you might think...  Oh No, I know you all are Candarians.  You know, kind of like vegetarians, only candy based :)

I guess you can say, these are more like Golden Nuggets...  (other wise known as, Rolos ;)

      

Now isn't that a delicious beginning?  Oh, and let's not forget the Octopus...  A rare red twisty variety...

      

And what is for dessert you ask??  Well, I say?  Have you no faith in me??  Of course, I made sure to have Strawberry and Cream swirled together, just for the occassion...

      

What a yummy spread!!

      

Did I hear you say, we were lacking something???  Why yes we are!!  What about some music!!!

      

Yo Ho, Yo Ho!  A pirates life for me!  Who wants to show their skills first???  Oh, he does.. Okay, take it away Johnny Canales...

      

      

Oh, I almost forgot...  I have two games!!  First, the "What made you become a pirate?" game...

      

Promptly followed by the, who can stack more treats, game...

      

This is all just wayyy too much fun...  But, all those sweets, are making me feel....

      

Why can't I be more like her???  She stuffs her mouth with treats all day, and never gets a headache...

      

What about you?  Did you get a belly ache from all of that??  Do you need some Dramamine for the ship ride to the next stop?

      

You are more than welcome to come and party with us any ole time!!!  Now, the ship is getting ready to set sail again!!  Hop on, you don't want to lose the chance to have real food at someone else's blogstop!!

      

By the way!!  Before you go, make sure to say hello, as I will be drawing a name for the snazziest bag of random pirate loot that ever lived!!!  Oh yes!!  Wait til you see it!!!

Thank you Miss Donna!!  For throwing such a marvelous Soiree!!!!   

See you sooooooon!!! xoxo, V

Comments

[Lorajean]

What a lovely pirate party Vanessa! I only with I could have been there! And I have to thank you for introducing a friend to my papier mache work she is hooked! :) Your work is very lovely! Have a great day!

[A`Musements sailing under the flag of The Lady of The Sea]

Ohhhhh Vanessa!!! Now here's a lovely wench that really knows how to have a party! I love the ship, of course it isn't quite as snazzy as The Lady, but it's quite fine. I love your creations! You're a worthy pirate lass, ye are! Sail over to visit me and we'll hit some duty-free shops!
~~~~Karen, The Lady of The Sea~~~~

[Karin]

aye matey!
Looks like a fun time!

[Sharon @ norah'S]

I'm one of those candarians so you know I loved this. The games were so fun to. I just couldn't do the stacking thing. I kept eating them.

[Karen]

Vanessa, you always create magic, but today you have really created an outstanding event. Donna will be thrilled when she sees your amazing ship and the details of your celebration. Gorgeous party, but I am truly in love with your pirate ship. I too have sailed to neverland to celebrate this Swashbuckler event. Karen

[Kim]

I love this post! The colors just pop! The pictures are wonderful. And that pirate ship with all the loot! Wonderful!

[Clarice]

Oh my goodness, what a pirate party table. And the ship. Prefect. I can just see setting sail among all those ribbons. Clarice

[Mo'a]

I am so happy that you have Swedish Fish...I try to have fish three times a week...so that is one serving for this week.
Wait, wait...why is everything spinning?...a sugar high, you say...did I miss Johnny...It's OK!!! I forgot, he is in my corner of Bloglandia...I locked him up...hope he did not escape.
Me dancing on the plank? I won't tell...what happens on A Fanciful Twist stays on A Fanciful Twist :)xoxox

[rochambeau]

Hey!! Pirate Girl!!!!
I wanna a ride on YOUR ship! Now THIS is what a REAL pirate vessel should look like!
And that lady with the candies all stuffed in her mouth? That's me. How did you know??

Here's to finding all your buried treasure. May it be delicious, sparkley and bring you much happiness!!
Happy Swashbuckler's Soiree Day!
xo
C

[Melissa]

Such a visual feast I've never seen. What a wildly wicked imagination. That's my kind of party!

[tiffany]

What a fun pirate party! I love it.. that is the best pirate ship ever!

..just so you know.. I became a pirate because I was trying to make it as an artist and some soldier confiscated my brushes and spilled my paints.. so I had no choice but to take up piracy as a career and now I spent most of my days aboard ship scrubbing the deck and drawing JOlly Rogers in my spare time. :)

[cdm]

With all that candy it's got to be a pirates life for me. Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum!

[steph stargell]

Wow! I am amazed at your candy, but that thar ship, how many of my dubloons will I have to ye for it? It is fetching and would surely carry me mateys to the treasure.

[Donna O.]

So many swashbuckler-ettes are sailing with us that I knew I could count on you for more sweets and music!!! I must indulge in all of your goodies. The and fun and color you have brought to the party are over the rainbow fabulous!!!!
D.

[Liisa]

Oh what a fancy ship!! Colorful and jolly and all those goodies!!
mmmmm...!

Liisa

[Vickie]

How delightful. I'd love to sail on that pirate ship!!

[michelle]

Wow! No one throws a party like Vanessa and the Swashbuckler Soiree is no exception! Thanks for all the lovelly treats! All my favorites! Have a wonderful weekend!

[Christine LeFever]

We had such a time at the soiree`, you and I, as we Candarians for reals, feasted. T'was so romantic seeing our dear Donna engaged in intercourse with her pirate (conversation! naughty girls!). Your ship will successfully carry the booty (treasure, there again, keep the minds on track) to safe harbor. My trusty little dagger kept thieves at bay, for though petite, and camouflaged in silk, like you, I am bionic!

Christine

[jennlui]

OOOOohhhhhh how beautiful! Love love love your scrumptious table settings and pirate treats! Such fabulous loot!!! Have an absolutely fantastic weekend!

[OohLaLaura]

AAAARH!!! Methinks it's a fine, swarthy, soirree.
"What do you do with a drunken sailor
What do you do with a drunken sailor
What do you do with a drunken sailor
Earl-aye in the mornin'?"
(Feed her lots of octopus licorice whips)

[Dorian Fletcher]

Geez, Vanessa! I got a sugar rush from just looking at the pictures! You are the Queen of Color - and wherever did you find the grand old rusted pirate ship? Sail on!

[katie]

Pirate loot? Helllllloooooooo!! :) Please count me in for the drawing.

[Du Buh Du Designs]

That is one fancy ship!I love the picture of the skeleton playing the piano:) And now I'm craving Rolos..hehe. Happy Soiree!

[Nancy]

Wow! What an amazing ship and the loot...well, to die for...not quite, but a bountiful treasure.

Have fun...
Nancy

[Betty @ She's Sew Pretty]

Aye! Me eyes be spinning from all that plunder!

[Debra Schoch]

wow!this is definately a pirate booty for the sweet tooth in all us bucaneers! and sparkles of treasures to dazzle the eye..RRRRRR matey you did good..

[Lisa-Vet]

Vanessa, You crack me up!!! Your so cute. Love the ship. Lisa-vet.

[Kelley]

Oh Miss Vanessa, I am so glad you were prepared for all of us. Yum, Yum Yum and a bottle of Rum. Oh I might need a nap before my next stop, so below I go for a quick snooze see you at the next stop.
Kelley-The Cowgirl Mermaid

[Holley]

All that candy and so little time. Can I have a few for the road...I mean sea? Happy Soiree Day!

[monica magness]

oh the PC gods or PIRATES that be attacked my day and stole the night leaving me LATE for the soiree! Charming creations Miss V., you set me heart on fire, a post I surely treasured! party on, Monica :)

[Magpie Sue]

I think I may have had too much Swashbuckler Brew; my head is spinning! Fabulous job!

[phyllis]

Wonderful colorful post! Love you pirate girlie!

[Nancy ~ Fete et Fleur]

Wonderful Pirate loot and the ship is amazing! It really wasn't me with the head pirate. Shhhhh, please don't tell. My prince would never forgive me.

xx Nancy

[Black-Eyed Suzie]

A beautiful chaos of colour and energy and light and joy, as always Vanessa! Your posts just burst off the page! I love love LOVE your pirate ship! I want to sail away on it a corset with a sword and a flask of rum hanging form my belt..You're coming too, right?

[Lisa Kettell]

OH My, I just love your post and all the eye candy. An that ship is gorgeous, so magical and enchanting!
Happy Soiree!
Lisa!

[jungle dream pagoda]

Can you believe I have made it to the Soiree!????!!!!
How are you?????
Up to your usual gorgeous posting I see!
I've been crazed and busy but hope to engage full force this summer as I redo the new (but of course old)house!
I need choklit now!

[sadira]

What a wonderful party! Although, I was a little late, but the candies looked...well, good enough to eat!

Arrrgh!

[Kathy]

What a clever pirate story! I enjoyed my visit very much! ~Kathy

[Auberne' Fox-Hughes]

WOW! That is soooooo cool! I love Swedish fish! I ADORE THE DIAMOND NECKLACE!!!!!

Auberne' Ancalimon @-`---

[Twyla and Lindsey]

Wow! You are definatly the most brightly colored pirate I've ever seen! What an awesome table of jewels! I would liked to get some of that loot too!

[Bettsi]

Oh, what a lovely soiree! Please, enter me into the guest book as I would love me some Pirate Booty!

[Vee]

ohhhhh..... the colurs.... the brightness...I'll hafta sit for a bit.... adjust me eyes. Too much rum last night...hey..just a minute.. Rosy might like that sparkly trinket... wonder if I have enough to trade for that one?

[Sylvia Anderson]

The colors, the treats, the ship, the bling skull....I LOVE it all!! An amazing post!!! Everything is fit for a pirate queen!!!

[bumblebird]

What a wonderful feast for the eyes! and all my favorite treats...you're too kind. I'm off to drink me some of that Swashbuckler Brew!
~Heather

[rebecca woodward]

Holy Kamolee girl! What a party we have here. Can I stay awhile?
It's wonderful, and I could look at this for days and never see everything...I really appreciate your attention to detail. Marvelous!

[Sweet Pea]

It is a grey, dreary day here, so your photos added some much needed colour and cheer :)

[Nancy]

Ah...my favorite ghostly pirate ship has reappeared adorned in all her bounty! And what a feast those rowdy pirates have stumbled upon! DOTS!! YUM!!

Oh, and I must confess, I am the friend who found LoraJean through you....her sculptures are fantastic and I want to thank you for sharing her link!

OK, I'm off to stow away on your fantastic pirate ship before she sets sail for parts unknown....I'll write! ;-)

[fated follies studio]

wow, my compass pointed me straight to you! i just didn't know that the treasure would be so sweet. amazing.

jenny

[Miss Maddie's]

I gather your leg is feeling better with all this partying going on.
It is a visual feast that only Vanessa can pull off and you've done it again.
With all the sweets being offered we'll have to swim back to shore!
Susan

[Michele]

Arrrrrrr....shiver me timbers, matey....that is one mighty fine soiree. Thanks to you, there will be no mutiny today :)

As always, you delight me! Thank you!!!!