I Vote that we go Positively Mad for the day! What do you say?

It's the perfect day to go mad, don't you think?  Everyday should be a Mad Tea Party.  In fact, my Mom and Granny and Auntie gather every afternoon for Mad Coffee.  Isn't that fun?

And, while we are at it, why don't we have Catherine the Great host?  I can't really think of a better hostess.  Maybe she will bring her flowers and butterflies, and red velvet curtained stage?

I am delighted to get to finally share her.  This is a custom digital collage piece I did a few weeks ago, for a delightful project, which will now be offered for sale in my online shop ~

        

She is available in both canvas print and card form (single sided).

Since Catherine the Great is going to be our hostess for the day, and we have all agreed to go positively MAD, then we should commence with only the delightments that a true Mad Tea Party can bring...

In the form of more treats, of the Mad variety (all available in my shop)... 

A formal Mad Tea Party Collage (finally, per your requests, available in my shop in print and card form)...

       

The back of the postcard looks like this -

   

Also, I whipped up some optional invitation stickers that fit all of my cards -

      

And, because I can't be controlled (even by myself), below I have an outpouring of a whole lot of explosive Mad Tea Party Love, in the form of cards.  I hope you like these ;)  They are scrumptious in person...

Mad Tea Party {The Cupcake and the Bee} 

front

   

back

        

Mad Tea Party {Sweet Treats}

front

   

back

   

Mad Tea Party {Mad Bliss}

front

   

back

   

Mad Tea Party {Of Toadstools and Sweets}

front

   

back

   

Mad Tea Party {Tea & Milk}

front

   

back

   

So, that is a bit of the Madness I have had going on around here.  Makes me want to throw a party asap ;)

And now, I really need some tea, and maybe just a slurp of french liqueur.  Oh did I say that?  Although a slurp would affect me like 4 tablespoons of Nyquil.  So, it's best I don't go down that path ;)

But tea and milk would be quite divine indeed!

So, off I skedaddle to pop all of these treats in my shop.

More super soon!  Pinky Promise ;) 

♥ ,V

ps:  No matter that the holidays are over, I am spellbound and going to make this, perhaps even this evening.  If you can, wait for the end of the video, and see how she decorates it, oh Nigella bliss!

pss:  There is also a set of assorted Mad Tea Party cards in my shop ~

   

Comments

[Rhonda Roo]

currants = squished teddy bear noses"???
EEEKS!!!

I do like listening to her talk though, she makes it sound so nice to chop up teddy bear noses.

Cards are divine, Catherine never looked better, and I love your fam having Mad Coffeeeee!!!

XOXOXOXOXOXOX

[Chris]

These are SO YOU! Love them.

the invitation stickers are a stroke of genius!

[Teresa in California]

Your postcards are divine...can't wait for the Mad Tea Party! I'm having a hard enough time waiting for Johnny Depp to be in 'Alice In Wonderland' on March 5th in movie theaters.
I do plan to go to the midnite showing...it is a blast being with all the fun loving people who go that late at night!
Yes...we are all 'mad' here! hee! hee!
Ta! ta! See you later...

[sarah]

If one is inclined to all things Alice, I am finishing a wild graphic novel called Alice in Sunderland, which is a cultural, political, and literary history of the geographic area in which Lewis Carroll lived and wrote, especially his Alice books.

Great posting. Lovely photos. Thanks again for your camera feedback last December.

[Janel]

Oh my, that Christmas Cake looks devine! Sure to convert ANY fruitcake hater, myself included.

Should you make that cake (hint, hint) I would love to see what it looks like when cut into?? And please tell me how it tastes??

ps. how about for the Mad Tea Party! It could be called Mad Tea Cake!

pss. better yet, make me one and send it to me?

[Janel]

pretty please????????????? I forgot to say that!

[Tristan Robin]

wonderful wonderful wonderful!

love the Catherine the Great - and all the "sweet" postcards!

let me know when the cake is out of the oven - I'll be over for a slice with a bottle of Gran Marnier!

[Theresa]

Oh Vanessa, everything looks divine! So extremely festive. I simply cannot wait for March Hare madness! LOL I need to get to work on all my new Alice designs super-quick!!! Thanks for sharing all the lovelies...Theresa

[A Forest Frolic]

I am absolutely in LOOOOOVE with your newest postcards and the Catherine the Great print...oh my! Oh the colors are divine...makes me want to eat sweets and have tea too! May I join you?

Jamie :)

[Queen of Dreamsz at dream kingdom]

Hello Vanessa,

Everything is just divine and definitely puts me in the mood for "something Mad". ;0)

I, too am looking forward to the opening of the new Alice in Wonderland movie..I've looked at pictures from several scenes..quite elaborate...Johnny may scare the children though..hehe :0)

Have a wonderful day,
Stephanie

[Carrie]

You have totally inspired me to have a "Made Coffee Party". I love the fact that Grandma, Mom and Auntie meet up every day. That is marvelous!

Stay Cozy, Carrie

[Lynn]

Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful! You are such a creative soul and an inspiration.

[Marjorie]

Oh! I'm always up for a wee bit of madness!! tee hee!! Pass the crumpets and cream cheese!! tee hee!

[Princess Crystal]

I could use a dash more madness in my life. Bring on the tea, I say! ^___^

[Kylee]

V~

You have definately got my vote!! It's Mad, Mad, Mad around here :^)

I just love the new treats you have added...must have must have!!

Now I'm off to my MAD little world!! Have a lovely day Miss V!!

[amy faldet]

Truly worth the work! This is the best! Thanks for the lovely postcards! Beautiful! Blessings dear.

[Katherine Mccullen]

How is this for serendipity? I sat down to write you today because, for good reason, I've had your Mad TeaParty on my mind lately, and what did I discover but the most amazingly rich collage! My mother nicknamed ME Catherine the Great, when she wasn't calling me Katherine the Shrew!

Now, here's the reason I've been recalling your madly blossful tea paries and silly soirees:

When I returned to art after a long, long hiatus, which left me filled with doubt and insecurity about my ability to create, I began to search for inspiration and enlightenment, and I read somewhere about the fantastic little world you had created. The first time I traveled here I became entranced by the color and joy and characters you create. Your sense of whimsy, joyful outlook, and adventurous spirit is contagious, and I want to thank you for all the inspiration you've given me.

Today, I announced a blog event that I'm hosting, to benefit relief efforts in Haiti. I'm not sure if you know Rebecca (of the Cigarbox shrine auction), but she's helped me organize an on-line art auction, which you can read about at http://amusingmuses2.blogspot.com

I hope you will consider putting my logo and link on your blog, as the success of the auction depends on entirely on the number of people that know about it, and you reach so many people.

Thank you again for continuing to shine your light and for making my world more beautiful.

Love,
Kathy aka Alberta aka Katherine the Great

[kayellen]

I think your postcards are spectacular!
Home sick this week~~feeling a little better today:)
Your photos and article cheered me up.

xoxo
Kay Ellen

[sadira]

Oh it is indeed festive around these parts and makes me think of parties! I could SO use a party right about now...but one that someone throws FOR me. And that I could just sit with my feet up and enjoy the revelry? I am looking forward into my calendar and I do not see any occasion on which this may happen...drat.

[kj]

whimical abundance.

that's you.

i don't know how you put all this fun together in one place, but fun it is.

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

:)

[Stephanie]

What a WONDERFUL way!! to celebrate the Mad Hatter Tea Party....

wishing you great success with these!!

x..x

[Lori Anderson]

Mmm. I wish I had a box of cupcakes waiting for me! But alas, it's broccoli for dinner.

Egads.

[Shell]

I love a Mad parties..everyone gets to be relaxed and just be themselves and get into loads of merriement.
Your postcards are so beautiful. I love the stars Nigella puts at the end. Never thought of doing that with a cake.
Actually I have a homemade birthday chocolate cake I have been eating. It is so good..every time i eat it i feel madly happy.
Hugs to you, Lady V.

[the butterfly collector]

Vanessa, love all of your cards!!! I am celebrating my birthday at Mr Burton's screen version this year!!! Can't Wait!!!! There's nothing better than a tea party!

[ittybittyandpretty]

great photos in each of your posts...love the horses name! i too have so much to say and o but no time..work and three kids are doing my head in at the moment.
thinking of a career change, might become a florist :)
acchoooo
%*_*%

[somepinkflowers]

oooohhhh...
i am over here drinking my earl greyer T
and
i so want to dip
your photos in it
to nibble softly
as each photo does look sweet & yummy!

:-)

listen--->
i just returned the
Nigella Lawson Christmas Cookbook
back to my library
and
i MAY have to pay for drool*damages.

:-0

i am just saying.............

[Julie Marie Vicknair]

Hi Vanessa... I love your darling Mad Hatter tea party cards... especially the ones called "Sweet Treats"... xoxo Julie Marie

[amber leilani]

oh,everything is just divine!!!!
now i want tea and milk...

[Michelle Schafer]

LOL...I agree, but I'm postively mad every day! hahaha Lovely post and devine new offerings in your shop. It's always a pleasure coming here. I leave here giggling! So thank you! Have a beautiful and creative week my friend.
CHeers!

[Tina Gates]

A mad tea party sounds like just the thing! Vanessa, I am so excited...after a long time of reading other peoples' blogs, I have finally decided to create my own...just need to learn to drive this thing, ha ha...please pop over for a cup of tea and a slice of chocolate cake x

[Tina Gates]

woops, forgot to link back to my blog...

[Tina Gates]

sorry, forgot to link back to my blog...

[Tina Gates]

ok, think I've ironed out the glitches...I'll give it another go - me vs technology, ha ha...

[Krista Komis]

Ohhh I missed this post but my, how could I? It's so delicious I'm tempted to lick the computer screen.

Heeheeee

-Krista

[SueAnn]

Thank you ever so much for my Catherine the Great post card. I had no idea she was your creation. I just love her. She sits in my art gallery...her own little spot! She is divine.
I am still decorated for Christmas...LOL!! And all this talk of Tea Parties and March...well I guess I better move some of these holiday decorations out of here and prepare for spring? So sad! It will feel so empty when they are gone. Sigh!
Hugging you
SueAnn