Did I say Party? Yep, I sure did!! You see, I am about to have my 200th blog post, and seeing as how, without you, I wouldn't be here in blogland at all, I thought it important for us to celebrate together.... What do you say?? Saturday June 28th!! Save the date & make sure to invite all your friends!! ;) Everyone is welcome! (feel free to use my flyer below on your blog)
I know it is summer & we all have different things going on... So, I was thinking, this will be easy, we would have a giant cakes and dress up, Imaginary Tea Party... With hats, cakes, crowns, gowns, striped socks, masks, birds, treats galore, old photos, costumes & imagination abound...
You can make your own hats & masks, and you can have giveaways on your blog if you'd like. You can share any fun story, anything you want... Even share old photos of yourself... It will be like one big soiree of us all sitting around a "Mad Hatter Tea Party Table" sharing stories... I am hoping for as much fun as...
I will make a list with anyone participating, and link to your blog or website. You just let me know you are joinging in, and voila, you are on the list for a place for others to visit. I will make sure to visit all of you!!
The night before the party, I will make a list of everyone participating (with links), and include it in my blog post for the party...
But, you can also join us if you don't have a blog. If you don't have a blog, and you want me to share something you made, or a story you want to tell, let me know, and we will include you too!!!
I am going to make lots of giveaway goody bags, and there will be lots of fun treats. I feel like we have sooo many exciting things that go on in the way of parties in fall and spring, and not enough in summer... So, here is one just for you!! I hope you can make it! (Yes, that is naughty me below. This is an idea, of how you can use old photos of yourself for this party)
I looove parties!!! I was searching like a mad woman, for ideas on how to invite you...
And then I found it!! It was so simple, leave it to the French!! Faire une partie, is what I think I am doing?? hee hee... And hopefully you will, Aller en soiree?
I will hint that, a doll will even make it's way to a participant. I should say, one of my doll creations... That will be one of my items to giveaway!! I sure hope you can join in!!
Everyone is soooo excited around here, with the party buzz afloat...
We are going to have lots of music!!
And, we are trying on glitter and jewels...
Even those socks we were talking about are making their way...
I think I am going to conjure up some reallll good sweets!! And some lovely treats!! (note the guilty chocolate covered lips)
So, get out your glitter...
Or, anything sparkly you might like (I am all into sparkles these days)...
Maybe even some doilies???
And make something fun for the party, if you'd like!! I tried to make a mask, but I cut the eye holes too big :))
Soooo, that is the news for the day!!
Saturday June 28th... Hope you can make it!!! As for parties, I am going to be getting ready for one for the nice man around here... His birthday is Sunday. Sounds like a goood day for a chocoflan! ;)
See you very very soon!! xoxo
ps: You can let me know in comments if you are going to join... Or you can e-mail me. Anyway you'd like...
I love the dunce hat doll! I have to work that Saturday, but I'll see what I can do to come to the party.
Posted by: sarah | June 11, 2008 at 08:02 PM
I am there! I will announce the soiree on my blog! I just can't wait! Let's see what kind of costume I can dust off and how fancy I can become! Kensington will be in attendance as well!
Cheers to Fanciful!
Posted by: Cherry Tree Lane | June 11, 2008 at 08:16 PM
How cute were you? ADORABLE. :D
Posted by: Wende | June 11, 2008 at 08:45 PM
I'll TRY to come!!! Seriously, every time I sign up for something, I can't go!!! It stinks!!!
If I say I'll try, chances are better that I'll actually get to go! LOL
What fun!
I am thinking of glitter and 70s photos of moi.
Oh yeah!!!!!!
xoxoxo
You are the FUN QUEEN!!!!
Posted by: Gillian ~ Indigo Blue | June 11, 2008 at 09:27 PM
Well of course!!! Good thing there's time to think of something to show and tell!
You are so adorable....then AND now!!
I even have a Mad Hatter than can be my escort, hmmmm!
This is going to be tres fun!
XOXOXOXOXOXOX
Posted by: Lisa Oceandreamer | June 11, 2008 at 09:35 PM
This is going to be wonderfully fun!
I will be there with bells on!
oooh! bells, good idea!
<3
Posted by: Karin | June 11, 2008 at 10:00 PM
How fun! I want to play, I do! But it will be while we are visiting in Utah. I will have to see if I can figure out how to do a delayed post maybe. The parents haven't entered the tech age completely yet. mmmmm, maybe I should give away one of my little dollies with cake! I will let you know!
Posted by: michelle | June 11, 2008 at 11:31 PM
How exciting, I'll be there and I might even bring my little toot sweets!
Posted by: the pesky bombolino | June 12, 2008 at 12:27 AM
Oh my- the party of the summer and the costume party of the year! And did you mentioned stripes?? Cakes? Well I may need to attend just to see the best-dressed women who will show up and turn this soiree on its head.I'm planning to take the summer off but will be here for you and this shindig!!
D.
Posted by: Donna O. | June 12, 2008 at 12:32 AM
A party though the keyhole, just try and keep me away, I'm in, thanks for thie invite and congrats on so many posts.
Posted by: carolyn | June 12, 2008 at 03:14 AM
i love this idea and would love to join... thanks for sharing.. Hugs, Mica
Posted by: Mica ( Garb-oodles Soup) | June 12, 2008 at 03:30 AM
Vanessa, your party sounds wonderful, and I am sure it will be full of eye candy and surprises. I will put the badge for your party on my blog. Karen
Posted by: Karen | June 12, 2008 at 04:50 AM
Oh how lovely!! I'm doing a shopling update on Saturday....so my head shall be all a clutter of listing and things...but I'll be sure to pop in over here and see all the fun!! :) Your a treat!!:) Hoooray!! I love your little doll up there...she is SO pretty!! And I envy her pointy hat, I do!! ; )
Posted by: marjorie | June 12, 2008 at 05:19 AM
Oh Frabjous Day, I will BE there!
With bells on.
Keep us up to date on the 'doings'.
I DIG those stripey Baby Vanessa socks. You need a grown-up version.
Posted by: OohLaLaura | June 12, 2008 at 06:02 AM
Vanessa, I put the badge on my sidebar. I think I am going to write a post and let people know about this. Have a fun birthday party this weekend. Karen
Posted by: karen | June 12, 2008 at 06:10 AM
Oh my! I love a party...love, love, love! I will definitely be there! (with bells on...ohhhh, now that's a party fashion idea I haven't thought of) I'm off to dump out all of my jewels in a pile and choose which to wear...Oh, and I absolutely must bake...time to make a party menu as well!
So much to do!!
Posted by: sadira | June 12, 2008 at 07:12 AM
Yahooooo! A party! Count me in, please :)
Posted by: Cassandra | June 12, 2008 at 07:15 AM
How fun! Only YOU could make the invitation as fun as the actual party! :)
Joy
xo
Posted by: Joy | June 12, 2008 at 07:19 AM
Trina and I will both be there, decked out and with yummy treats :) I'm going to put it on our calendar now! :)
Posted by: Dave | June 12, 2008 at 09:00 AM
i will check my calendar and get back to you! sounds like such fun. i already have a hat in mind!!!
Posted by: risa | June 12, 2008 at 09:04 AM
28th of June, my Wedding Anniversary :-)
I'll write it down in my calendar and come back to you.
Posted by: Britt-Arnhild | June 12, 2008 at 09:56 AM
Sign me up! I wanna celebrate YOU and your wonderful Fanciful land here!
Posted by: rochambeau | June 12, 2008 at 09:59 AM
ACK!!! I must save the date!!! :)
Posted by: Marilyn | June 12, 2008 at 10:46 AM
And....you were SO cute when you were a littlun! :)
Silly me....thanks for setting me straight on the date....Mr. Hedgie and I shall there with bells on!! :) eeeep! :)
Posted by: marjorie | June 12, 2008 at 10:59 AM
how exciting...i would love to be included...though i don't really have a blog...(kind of seperated from it)....
but i can send you a pic of me in one of my hats...:)
Posted by: harmony | June 12, 2008 at 11:26 AM
Yeah! I've never been to a blog party before! Provided my internet doesn't trip out and die, I'll be there! I'll were my best dress.
T
Posted by: Theresa | June 12, 2008 at 11:28 AM
Hi Vanessa!
I haven't commented before but I thought I'd say hello as your party sounds like such fun and I would love to be there :D Your blog is so lovely. It always cheers me up. I wonder how many times you've heard that?! hehe! Have a grand day!
Lottie xo
Posted by: Lottie | June 12, 2008 at 11:38 AM
Oh, what fun! Count me in! I haven't had tea with the Mad Hatter for quite some time and I wouldn't miss a party at Fanciful Twist!
I'm just thinking about what I should wear for the feastive event? I'll have to go digging into my trunk of costumes. Oh my, I'll have to think about party games, party favors, prizes and lots of other fun activities and give aways to share for the party. Can't wait!! Take care, Deb
Posted by: Debbbie Egizio | June 12, 2008 at 11:52 AM
I'll be there too. :)So excited!
Posted by: trina | June 12, 2008 at 12:35 PM
Mais oui, but of course I shall attend your part-ee!!! I have marked the date on my calendar and will post it on my blog. Shall be so much fun!!!
Happy Birthday to Mr. Man on Sunday!!! Chocoflan sounds delightful...but then we all know how "you" feel about cake if the above photos are anything to go on!! hee!!
Posted by: sherry | June 12, 2008 at 02:22 PM
Sounds fun! Count me in. I remember the first time I had ever found your blog you had left a comment on mine inviting me to a tea party another blogger was having.
See you there with the works and all. The kids are going to get in on it too. And we are going to go for a fanicful twist style. The give away on our blogs sounds fun too! Let's see what surprises we can bring.
Posted by: Gina | June 12, 2008 at 02:33 PM
OH....a party...I can't wait! I will be there will rings on my fingers and bells on my toes!
Posted by: waterrose | June 12, 2008 at 02:34 PM
YES! You know I will join in the fun!!!
Can't wait to see:)
kayellen
Posted by: kayellen | June 12, 2008 at 06:55 PM
We'll be partying at Du Buh Du since that's Mark's Birthday and our wedding anniversary! Count me in:)
Posted by: Du Buh Du Designs | June 12, 2008 at 07:04 PM
oh what fun! I love all your fab creations!!!! and love a party....
Posted by: Diana Evans | June 12, 2008 at 07:17 PM
A party for moi?? How wonderfully fun and frilly! I might have to get a bit 'creative' with my social calendar to do this, but what girl wouldn't want to be at your sweet soiree?? Count me in, dear friend! : ))
VB
Posted by: Velvet Brick | June 12, 2008 at 07:30 PM
I would love to celebrate with you. It all sounds wonderful.
Posted by: jaYne @ The Oddbird Studio | June 12, 2008 at 07:43 PM
I just put your party flyer up on my blog.
Posted by: jaYne @ The Oddbird Studio | June 12, 2008 at 07:54 PM
I want to come!
Posted by: Melissa | June 12, 2008 at 07:56 PM
First of all....Happy soon to be birthday to Mr. Lovee!!! :-)
As for me, well, I shall be at your party Miss V. literally in name only as...alas....I have no blog. Which sometime amazes even me for someone who "talks" so much...OY!
Anyway, I shall be back on the 28th with a mad story to tell...can't wait!
Posted by: Nancy | June 12, 2008 at 08:16 PM
Dear Vanessa,
I put your invitation on my blog, and now after thinking a bit...I know just what I will design for your lovely adventure. So please include me in your list of links. Thank you for your inspiration. Karen
Posted by: Karen | June 12, 2008 at 08:26 PM
oh you KNOW I'll be there Miss V!! what fun what fun!!!
Posted by: Anastasia | June 12, 2008 at 09:15 PM
Oh V., I'm still in the party-ing MOOD! Lovely to see you throwing a soiree, I'll definitely be showing up in hat & boots to dance here on your blog! xo, Monica :)
Posted by: Monica Magness | June 12, 2008 at 09:31 PM
Yay what fun! I'll be there!!!
Posted by: Natasha Burns | June 13, 2008 at 01:05 AM
Wow - I've just found your blog and am already invited to a party ;-)!
What fun!
I love masks... maybe I'll make some...
Posted by: Caroline | June 13, 2008 at 02:26 AM
Celebrations are such fun.
Thanks for the joy you bring to myself and so many others.
I love you
Jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne | June 13, 2008 at 02:28 AM
All over it! Congrats!
Krissy
Posted by: Krissysart | June 13, 2008 at 04:23 AM
This sounds fun. :) I was browsing over at My MArrakech and I followed some links over here. :)
May I join in, even though I'm a newbie? :)
Posted by: alexis Lozano | June 13, 2008 at 04:27 AM
Oh how fun! Love a good tea party...and dont need much coaxing to dress up for cupcakes ;)
Sounds lovely!~
Posted by: Heather | June 13, 2008 at 06:44 AM
Vanessa ~ May your Friday the 13th be filled with magick! '-)
PS: Nice of you to stop by the other day. Your blog party sounds FUN!!!
Spooky Hugs,
Chris
Posted by: Chris Klingler | June 13, 2008 at 07:37 AM