It was one of those late afternoons in the Mad Tea Garden. Where all was aglow, and characters peeked out from behind trees...
Whispers echoed through the garden, it's time, it's time...
Welcome to the 2nd annual Mad Tea Party, The Mad Hatter sang, as he took a deep bow...
Little guests made their way through Wonderland, down the path, marching behind the bunny soldiers. All eager to begin the festivities...
A wish ticket is all it takes my friends, to enter into the maddest place on earth...
Birds peered through the trees, into the Mad Tea Party, as little hands paid their toll...
One by one, they filled the wish box...
The Mad Hatter was delighted to greet little faces, and fill them with treats. The more treats, the madder everyone gets, he proclaimed...
Hurry Hurry, little faces said to one another...
So kind of you as well, to join us for tea...
It seemed a wee Alice had made her way into Wonderland...
And boy oh boy, was she prepared...
She was accompanied by her handsome brother and her beautiful Mama. Who wore a hat, encrusted with rare flowers, just for the occasion...
The Mad Hatter was being extra cheeky...
Up to all sorts of nonsense...
After a hearty dose of sugar, he started spinning, and twirling and acting a bit loopy...
And then, he did the most curious thing. He offered his hat, his magical Mad Hat, to a wee Mad Hatter in the making...
Why, me oh my! I do believe he is in fact, The next Mad Hatter in line ;)
With that, the party got into full swing!
So much eye candy, real candy & yummy treats, that the children did not know where to begin...
A Mad Tea Party fantasy indeed!!
Oooooo, aaaaaaaaa...
Scrumdillyumptious!!
Please dig in, and don't be shy. Why, this place is all about boundless fun, no reason, no rhyme...
Fairies flew about, peeking in, and of course were invited to join...
The sky began to turn into cotton candy. Perfection! What more could we ask for?
Under those magical skies, we frolicked and played, and nibbled and munched!
Cherries, cherries, cherries abound...
Gumballs make us smile...
Go on, try one...
How could I possibly describe how much fun we are having? Pouring and...
Sipping...
Perhaps this is the best face to describe what a blast we are having. Yes yes, I am sure of it!
So much fun! The children are allowed to go bonkers. If anything breaks it is no biggie at all (although nothing did break). That is the main mindset to keep. It is after-all, Wonderland...
We sit and enjoy last year's Mad Tea Party, which was in Artful Blogging Magazine. Wow, it doesn't seem so long ago, and yet here we are at part 2 of the madness... Enjoy every moment indeed!!
Yep, looks like Mister Frog is enjoying every minute. Perhaps he ate too many cupcakes. At least he looks happy ;)
Just when we thought, it couldn't get any yummier, some of my doll creations join the party with boxes of ribbon candy... YAY!
Oh, and someone thought the toadstools were the biggest hit ever. Our little Miss Alice could not get over the fact that this party was filled with toadstools...
What a delightful evening of games and treats, and even sharing of the Mad Hat ;)
As the sun started to go down, little Alice longed for a bit of music...
Soon her wish was granted.
Songs could be heard in the distance, dancing through the trees. She put down her cup, and twirled...
And twirled...
Soon, making it through the Wonderland woods, The Mad Tea Party trio joined us!!
Delightful sounds!!
Little Miss Alice spread sparkles all over, from my (I mean her), seemingly endless golden sparkle supply ;)
As the band played well into the night...
Little by little everyone drifted off, as Mister Frog thanked everyone for stopping by, and talked about meeting up for another Mad Tea Party next year...
The next morning, as I was cleaning up the party mess...
I came across a key. A key that opens the door to next year's Mad Tea Party... How curiously wonderful, I thought...
Just then, I saw the Mad Hatter Ride by, out of the corner of my eye.
As he left a trail of magic behind...
Huge thanks to all of you who are participating, as well as to all of you who stop by for the Mad Tea Party!! We are delighted here at A Fanciful Twist, that you could swing by!!
I also want to thank my friend Linda (of Fire Ranch Glass Works), who is an artist extraordinaire, and lives 32 seconds from me. She is mother to the two beautiful children (who I think should be in the movies) who made my tea party extra special.
If you want to visit the Mad Tea Party 2008 click here. And for more Mad Hatter Shenanigans you can click here...
♥ ,V
ps: Special Sale in my shop, see post below ;)
pss: Please be patient with me. I will try my very best to visit everyone. I just can't wait to see what everyone is up to!! ;) :) If you participated, Your blog/party will be found via your comment below once the list of participants is removed from my sidebar (I will remove the list 1.5 weeks after the party).
wow, your tea party was just as fabulous as last year's event! only wish I could have been there to indulge in some sweets. off to view the next party...cait wait!
Posted by: Elizabeth | June 27, 2009 at 01:24 AM
What a time I've had at your party! The magic...the cakes...the dolls...the Mad Hatters and Alice (...we shared a dance and twirled and twirled) thank you for being such a fanciful hostess!
Posted by: Chrisy | June 27, 2009 at 01:24 AM
Oh V, what fun that was...I'm still twirling about (those kiddos are gorgeous)...and my post is up, yay! Thank you for being such a wonderful host. I can't wait to go party with everyone else too...but it's 4:30am here and I need to catch some shut eye first, tee hee. Silly me, the time has slipped away as usual ;-) See ya soooon...
Jamie :)
p.s. we visited with mermaids, fairies, the Cheshire Cat and even Brownie McMillan came along...whew wee, what a time!
Posted by: AForestFrolic | June 27, 2009 at 01:40 AM
Vanessa, Oh the colors, the magic the story and those gorgeous little children. Your party is amazing, but I am not surprised. This is just another example of your gift to inspire us all.
I adored your story and the Mad Hatter is wonderful, your photographs are a delicious feast for the eyes. This was truly truly your best party of all.
Karen
Posted by: karen cox | June 27, 2009 at 01:44 AM
I love your mad tea party! Of course!
Of course you don't have time to visit everyone at once, that is what my post is all about....I have patience...I will be visiting too and somewhere we will meet, as we laugh at the same time or we enjoy the colors at the same time. Take your time!
Thanks for hosting this wonderful tea party!
Posted by: LiLi M. | June 27, 2009 at 02:16 AM
What a wonderful and magical tea party :)
Thank you so much for hosting.
Btw, your photos are amazing!
Posted by: Moonfairy | June 27, 2009 at 03:25 AM
What an exquisite party!!! Absolutely breathtaking-Thank-you for treating us to such a fabulous event-I will be party hopping over the next few days-excited to share in all the festivites!
Stacy♡
Posted by: Stacy | June 27, 2009 at 03:44 AM
Oh wow! Now I know where Tim Burton got the inspiration for his next film! LOL!
This looks awesome!!!!
Posted by: Heidi | June 27, 2009 at 03:55 AM
Your tea party is absolutely SUBLIME! Little Alice is most certainly the bees knees:)
Have a magical day..........
Posted by: Jennifer | June 27, 2009 at 03:55 AM
Thank you, thank you for hosting a magical tea party, and inviting us. This was our first year to join in (first for our blog as well). Yours was so beautiful, I don't want to leave, but "must hurry, must hurry" don't want to miss anyone's.
Carol
Posted by: Carol R | June 27, 2009 at 03:57 AM
This is just as The Wee One dreamt it !!!
How utterly magical, Vanessa. And the cherries !! Oh, my.
A thousand thanks !! :)
Posted by: What Happens Next | June 27, 2009 at 04:14 AM
What a fun magical tea party!!! I had a delightful time!
Posted by: christy | June 27, 2009 at 04:22 AM
Im visiting from roseys blog.Wowo I had the best time.couldnt decide what to eat first,LOL.Im in the mood for baking a great cake now.I havent made cake in a year,LOL.Love the top hat little girl pic shes sweet.Now after all that I need a rest.
Posted by: becky | June 27, 2009 at 04:24 AM
This was a party to be cherished the details were adorable and so happy and light-filled. Thank goodness for the beauty makers!!!! Blessings.
Posted by: amy faldet | June 27, 2009 at 04:28 AM
OOOhh can't find the list of places to visit. Must be the early hour hee hee. For now I will visit those who wrote to you! Yay! Blessings.
Posted by: amy faldet | June 27, 2009 at 04:32 AM
cherries and gumballs for me for sure...i am having my tea by the sea...with flowers in my hair...come join me...hugs, rebecca/cre8tiva
Posted by: Cre8Tiva/Rebecca E. Parsons | June 27, 2009 at 04:32 AM
Thank you for hosting such a beautiful party. I am new to blogging and am amazed with the time, planning and details. The photography, the children...everyhing was magical. You should be so proud. Now to party hop!
Posted by: Raedell Coogtler | June 27, 2009 at 04:36 AM
What a wonderful party, I enjoyed myself immensely!! Now I'm off to join the others and here's a link to mine http://katamommydamacy.blogspot.com/2009/06/welcome-one-and-allespecially-if-youre.html
Thank you for a fabulous time!
Posted by: Maggi | June 27, 2009 at 04:43 AM
what enchantment and magic!
a tea party to remember forever
Posted by: tristanrobin | June 27, 2009 at 04:45 AM
I'm enjoying your magic mad tea party !!! I should welcome and invite all of you in France, once a year !
I will not drink and eat too much, otherwise I will not be abble to come back to France on Sunday and I have a lot of work to do ...
Posted by: le petit cabinet de curiosites | June 27, 2009 at 04:50 AM
What a fabulous party!! Look at all those goodies.
I just posted my own pics of the party, and can't wait to see everyone elses!!
Posted by: YSLGuy | June 27, 2009 at 04:55 AM
Your tea party looked delicious! What lucky kids, to participate in such a cool event!
Bravo!
Posted by: Christina | June 27, 2009 at 04:59 AM
V, what a delightful time I had here today with tea, candy, and little ones
twirling…
The magic décor was enchanting the music enticing.
But now I must be on my way for this is the event of the year,
with so many places to be…
Louise
Posted by: Louise | June 27, 2009 at 05:00 AM
ohohohoohooooooooooooooo.........
a wee Mad Hatter in the making!
a wee Alice!
:-)
♥♥♥♥♥
this is the ~best party~ ever!
i am ever~so happy i came!!
i am swooooning over
and over again...
{{ say, is it your birth*month?
was just wondering...
as the stars seemed lined up
as if it were so }}
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
the three sisters are waiting
over here for
your drop~by,
your pop~in
anytime this week...
:-)
when you need a break
from this most amazing party...
a sooothing green place
to kick back
yes
yes
yes
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
everyone!
please do drop~in!
yipeeeeeeeeee.....
Posted by: somepinkflowers | June 27, 2009 at 05:06 AM
Dear Miss Fanciful,
THIS is the best party EVER!
Thank you for all the Maddness and all the Scrumpdidilyumptions delights. You are a delightful hostess.
The Mad Hatters are the mini mads and ALice and their mom are very nice. Also, please the band members for the concert!
Now, it's a
Good thing the Paparazzi found some photos of YOU!
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | June 27, 2009 at 05:06 AM
Well, Missy Vee, I was wondering how you were going to top last year's soiree, and now I KNOW!
You've added Mad-Hatter-In-Training, a charming Alice, and Wish Tickets! All those sparkles - my goodness! I'm sure I will be finding glitter for days... and in places sure to be confusing ;)
I've ad so many of those cupcakes, I feel a bit like your Mr Froggie there, with the swollen middle. Thanks!
xoxo
Kate
Come by when you can (I've got MAGIC cupcakes!)
Posted by: shibori girl | June 27, 2009 at 05:07 AM
your tea party is absolutely beautiful! please tell me there will be another next year so i can participate! :D
Posted by: cindy | June 27, 2009 at 05:11 AM
I enjoyed your party....Congratulations for your article in Artful Blogging. I love how you edit your photos and the colors you use especially the pink.......well I am late for a very important date---I must post for your party---thanks for inviting me!
Posted by: Geralyn Gray | June 27, 2009 at 05:15 AM
Absolutely Magical! Thank you...Please come see us....http://skellytonart.blogspot.com/
Posted by: SkellytonArt | June 27, 2009 at 05:17 AM
My friend..what a beautiful tea party..Felt as though I was actually right there, oh, I was, wasn't I...lolol
Posted by: Renee | June 27, 2009 at 05:18 AM
I am in awe! WOW!
Posted by: Lynn Wheeler | June 27, 2009 at 05:19 AM
FUN! What a wonderful pics!!! amazing, awesome! De una calidad increible!So cute girl!
Thank you for hosting such a beautiful party!!!
no dejas de sorprenderme!
Besos Marina
I hope you in my party post!!!
Posted by: Marina Capano | June 27, 2009 at 05:25 AM
Delightful ... full of whimsy and possibilities! The world is a better place to be this morning! Our hearts are lifted and our smiles are brighter. I am sending everyone your way from Lavender Dreams! Enjoy!
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | June 27, 2009 at 05:26 AM
What a fabulous party!! I will be sending everyone your way from Zen Cat Arts Mad Tea Party as soon as my cupcakes are made. I'm so glad I found this fabulous site!!
Enjoy!
Posted by: Zen Cat Art | June 27, 2009 at 05:33 AM
Loverly-majorical! Utterly stupendousable. Your party makes me feel like twirling cartwheels and dancing on tippy-toes!! Tra-la! Tra-la!! Worth the wait my dear. Wonderful colors, the delightfully mad hatters (big and small) wonderful treats and oh my, I just loved it all!!!
ThankYOU! - Kathy in Chicago
Posted by: Kathy in Chicago | June 27, 2009 at 05:35 AM
Vanessa ~ oh so happy I was able to make it to your party this year! Oh my glorious stars, what fun it has been. Thank you for hosting this grand affair ~ off to visit all the other happy places.
xo
Posted by: cathie | June 27, 2009 at 05:36 AM
Dear VV,
Will you please add
Le Petit Cabinet de Curiosites link:
http://enseignedegersaint.typepad.fr/provence/2009/06/mad-tea-party-2-.html#comments
Melanie's is a great post!
xox
C
Posted by: rochambeau | June 27, 2009 at 05:42 AM
What a magical place you live in...I don't want it to end...Love the Mad Hatter's bike..what a lovely party and the children are gorgeous..your photos are just wonderful Miss Vanessa...I am dancing around and twirlling about as I watch from a far your magical tea party. Thank you for inviting me to your wonderful party!
Cheers
Posted by: Michelle Schafer | June 27, 2009 at 05:47 AM
So fun, so fun! And that Mad Hatter is a bit camera-shy, no?
Posted by: Beckie | June 27, 2009 at 05:47 AM
Hola amiga!!!
What a wonderful and magical tea party!!
Tu Alicia es bonita.
Gracias por dejarme compatir esta fiesta de te tan linda.
Estoy muy feliz!!!!
Besitos.
Posted by: Jorgelina | June 27, 2009 at 05:56 AM
This is quite the most lovely tea parteeee ever, methinks!! Dear little sweet ones, and many sweets and the maddest and grandest of all mad hatters! Hooooray!! I'm ever so glad this day has come! And the tea time is well under way over at my little forest nook, as well.....the owlettes are all donning roses atop their little felted heads and offering gifts, too! Oh those funny little owls!!
Your too good and sweet to have such a beautiful parteeee for us all!! THankeeeeeeeee with much sugar cubes and muffins, my dear!! :)
Happy Mad Tea Parteeee Day!!
Oh, and I hope you get un-noodled soon! :) Do rest a spell....or two! :)
Posted by: Marjorie | June 27, 2009 at 05:59 AM
V...this is the first stop in my party madness (after my own of course) I have pupcakes in hand and am trailing sprinkles and glitter all over the house as I visit each party...it may take a bit longer than I suspected, but I will enjoy every step! What a grand way to start the day...give that frog a big kiss for me and squeeze the hand of that Mad Hatter if you catch sight of him again. I'm off...
Posted by: sadira | June 27, 2009 at 06:01 AM
How very fun! And this is just the beginning :). Happy, happy birthday to you...at least, I think that's the inspiration for all of this partying! I hope your party was/is/will be very fun for you. Thanks for all the beautiful images and entertaining story, too.
Posted by: Christie (SweetbriarStudio) | June 27, 2009 at 06:03 AM
I am sure this tea party is the event of the year. So pleased to be invited. I had a fanciful time, ate my fill and now I waddle to the next party! Twyla
Posted by: two crazy crafters | June 27, 2009 at 06:08 AM
OH SUCH A MAGICAL PARTY! YOU'VE DONE IT AGAIN VANESSA! AND THOSE CHILDREN ARE BEAUTIFUL!
vivian
Posted by: vivian | June 27, 2009 at 06:10 AM
I love everything you've done! especially the glassware! I wish I could have been there!
xoxo
Posted by: J.l. Schnabel | June 27, 2009 at 06:12 AM
What a wonderful, beautiful fanciful event, thank you so much for having me! My tastebuds are bursting with excitement, I can't wait to visit other parties, as it's early in the day, so I have plenty of time, Thank you thank you for this magical moment!
Posted by: Dee | June 27, 2009 at 06:12 AM
Oh my gosh! This is magical and you've "outdone yourself"...love the big mushrooms and the fat frog who looks tickled to pieces. I want to hug him. Don't be alarmed but while I was visiting - I snuck a treat and had a small snifter of raspberry Chambord. Yum!
OK, time to party hop. Hurrah! Plus I can't wait to see who visits my tea parties. Ack! Yes, I was so excited I designed two.
Heh heh
http://dawaioser.livejournal.com/687243.html
Posted by: Misha/DawaiOser | June 27, 2009 at 06:14 AM
LOVELY tea party!
SpOOky Hugs,
SpOOky CK (-'
XOXO
Posted by: Chris Klingler | June 27, 2009 at 06:15 AM
So so fabulous and gorgeous your Tea Party was!!!!!!!! I enjoyed every pic and every detail!!!!
Love your colors and even the sky played along...the children were precious and sure had fun!
Now all my sweet puppies would like you to come for their little tea...xoxo Betzie
Posted by: Betzie | June 27, 2009 at 06:16 AM