It's the maddest time of the year, the maddest time indeed. Time for preparing for our annual Mad Tea Party. Tea cups, cakes, crafty garlands, sparkles and more! As I was preparing to make my way to invite you to join in, I heard a curious sound coming from around the bend...
Who could it be thought me?
Color and magic, song and laughter, filled the air...
No no, it wasn't Ian McShane, and no, it wasn't Keith Richards either....
Why, it was the Mad Hatter himself!!
What a treat to see him again this year ;)
But wait, what is this?
Why, it's his trusty chicken of course!
(or is it a rooster?)
They have traveled from far far away, to make it here, to you and me.
To invite us quite properly...
With the sound of his horn, and the tic toc of his clock...
He cries out with glee!
"Come one, come all, to the 4th annual virtual Mad Tea Party!"
Go mad, go ruffly, throw in some bloomers and tea cups and twirls galore! Invent things as you go along, and more! It's mad, it's tea, it's a parteeeeeeeeeee!
What fun, what fun!!!
Winged pigs turn up to celebrate the glorious announcement.
And fluffy furry creatures are also invited to join in!
But wait, wait, what's this we hear?
A swirly, sweet and twisty secret to share?
Why yes, oh yes!
It's a deliciously sweet and wonderfully frosted secret we get to reveal!
The secret lies within cakes, and super pretty treats.
Edible sweets, and confection delightments beyond our dreams!!
You see, the maker of this cake, happens to be...
The super lovely and beloved Rosie, of Sweetapolita.
And guess what?
She is this year's honorary guest.
How lucky for us!
Thank you Rosie!
(that's lovely Rosie below)
Rosie brings such excitement to the party with her "fancy cakes and confections."
Such inspiration for a cakier, bakier, craftier, makier, and madder tea party than ever, don't you think?
I do, I do!
Just look at a few of the treats she creates!
I put some of her pretty treats together below.
A cake artiste me thinks, for certain!
So this year, let's make it super fun, with lots of homemade goodies, and crafty projects. What do you say?
Anything goes, as always.
Won't you please join us
on
June 25th, 2011
for
a
Mad
Tea
Party
?
The Mad Hatter made sure to swirl magic into the air, under the full moon, in order to add extra enchantment to this year's event...
Time to whip up some goodness.
I simply can't wait!
Below you will find this year's flyer, and blog button.
Simply click and save, to use on your own blog.
Alice and the rabbit joined in!
(Flyer)
(2 button sizes below)
200 pixels wide
150 pixels wide
Do you remember the party drill?
If not, here you go...
Wondering what to do if you sign up?
If you are signing up to participate in the Mad Tea Party all you have to do is leave me a comment, with your blog link, stating that you wish to join in...
Then follow these 4 bits of advice (err, rules)...
1) Share the flyer and/or the button on your blog as soon as possible and link to me. I will then add your name to the "Mad Tea Partiers" list in my LEFT hand side bar, and link back to you.
2) On the day of the party, June 25th 2011, 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!
Note: Please make sure you post a party post on your blog on June 25th if you sign up. If you sign up and later find that you can't make the event, please let me know and I will remove your name from the list.
So that's that.
Easy as pie ;)
Now...
Magic and Whimsy abound!
We hope to all heart hopes that you can make it.
What joy, what fun!
It's mad, it's virtual, it's a party just for you!
Time to get busy ;)
(If you would like to see parties from year's past, click here)
Much love, V
ps: I so tried to get here sooner, but we have had construction in the garden for 3 months of craziness (which got a hair crazier lately). Plus, a party in the garden last night that took days of planning, and busy busy bee times all day yesterday preparing for the guests. It was for boys, so I hid at night ;)
But now, now it is time for the Mad Tea Party, and all the wonderment and surprise it brings. With lots of crafty ideas leading up to the day. I am so excited, I really am so looking forward to it!
pss: Important note - I will be adding names to the list every couple of days. If you don't see your name on the list (after a couple of days), and you want to be on, please contact me. Sometimes things do slip through the cracks when I upload links, so don't hesitate to let me know, please. I just noticed a couple of people I added last week, not on the list. So it does happen. Just send me a note and I'll take care of it ;)
I love this! I'm so excited to join! :)
My blog is: http://noblogtime.blogspot.com/
Can't wait for the wonderfulness!
Posted by: Elizabeth | May 25, 2011 at 08:54 PM
Dearest Mademoiselle Vanessa,
I am accepting your invitation with pleasure (as always)! Here's my blog post where I am RSVPing to your always-fun and lovely party!!! -
http://gossamertearoom.blogspot.com/2011/05/oh-excitement.html
I cannot wait!
Thank you!
Betty
Posted by: Betty | May 25, 2011 at 10:04 PM
I would love to join the party again ! ;)
Blessings,
~Myrna
http://daylily777-myenchantedhome.blogspot.com
Posted by: Myrna | May 25, 2011 at 10:10 PM
I am counting sheep all night!
Posted by: Christian Louboutin Sandals | May 26, 2011 at 01:28 AM
Please accept my RSVP for the most Magical Summer Party. Katharine
Posted by: Katharine | May 26, 2011 at 03:29 AM
Helloooo Vanessa!
I have added your flyer to my sidebar...
please put my name down on your list of madness.
I'm in the mood for a spot of Mad Tea.
Posted by: Victoria Sayer | May 26, 2011 at 03:46 AM
Gurl..Count me in!!!! I have a new color of glitter I need to use!!!!
http://www.whimandfancydesigns.blogspot.com
Posted by: Ann-Denise | May 26, 2011 at 05:57 AM
Squeeeeeee!!!!!!
My favorite party of the year!
www.dailyicing.blogspot.com
♥ Tawny
Posted by: Tawny Corrente | May 26, 2011 at 07:04 AM
Ooooh Vanessa you know I will definitely be joining in on this. I cant wait, the ideas, are coming to me already.
hugs Sara
http://seaside-diaries-of-a-kimberline.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Sara Twycross | May 26, 2011 at 12:17 PM
Okay, I'm back to say I will sign up, Vanessa! My daughter is thrilled to do this, so it will be fun to play around with her and the baby granddaughter and do something whimsical! My blog link is:
http://creativehomeexpressions.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Kathy @ Creative Home Expression | May 26, 2011 at 01:16 PM
Me and my gnomies want to join pleases
http;//greatstampini.blogspot.com
Monica
Posted by: Monica Davis | May 27, 2011 at 04:30 AM
Please count me in! Linda, at Olde Baggs and Stuft Shirts, has talked me into it, and I'm really looking forward to it!!! (0; Thanks, and have a great weekend! ~tina
Posted by: tina | May 27, 2011 at 07:29 AM
I have been loving your tea parties for a couple of years now and this will be my first year participating!!!! Can't wait!!!!!
Posted by: Lisa | May 27, 2011 at 10:22 AM
oops forgot my link
http://lisabythebay.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Lisa | May 27, 2011 at 10:24 AM
Please count me in, I had such a lovely time last year!! :) ~Lauren
http://www.fairrosie.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Fair Rosamund | May 27, 2011 at 12:03 PM
I would love to join your MAd Tea Party! xoxo
http://www.tabithalenox.blogspot.com
Posted by: Kim | May 27, 2011 at 12:19 PM
Oh Yeah!!!!! I have been checking your blog every day for the announcement of the fantastical date! I have many ideas for the crazy event.
Thanks so much for sharing your magic with all of here in the land of blog-dom.
Wende S. from
http://creativeartseatables.wordpress.com/
Posted by: Wende | May 27, 2011 at 03:55 PM
Hi darlings! I can't wait to be part of that fun! Sign me up! Blessings.
http://www.suchawondrousplacethisfaerytalespace.blogspot.com
Posted by: Amy Sperry Faldet | May 27, 2011 at 04:01 PM
I wish I could participate, but I'm not sure I'd be able to make it right, so better not compromise.
Well... until I can make something worthy sharing, I'll have fun watching you all have fun with your mad parties.
Of course, I'll celebrate the event with a cup of tea! And if I take some good photos, I'll share them with you.
Good luck and lots of fun for all!! ;)
Posted by: Flavia | May 27, 2011 at 05:51 PM
Sign me up! I cannot wait; my calendar was wide open but now I have a par-tay to attend. yay!
http://pixiepages.blogspot.com
Posted by: Pixie | May 27, 2011 at 06:10 PM
Yes yes yes! Attended a previous party and had the most delightful time. Can't wait to be a part of this years festivities!
Posted by: Valerie Mungia | May 27, 2011 at 07:13 PM
although i have attended many years now, this will be my first year of posting my own party! yep! i'm ever so giddy to think on it all! you, miss V., are quite the wonder... thanks for hosting all this deliciousness! teainbohemia.blogspot.com
Posted by: shari | May 27, 2011 at 08:50 PM
Please count me in!
http://abimonroe.blogspot.com
Posted by: Abi Monroe | May 27, 2011 at 09:23 PM
I'm in for my third year! I've added the badge to my site. You'll find me at:
http://afancifullife.blogspot.com/
Can't wait - it's alway fabulous!
Sharon
Posted by: sharon | May 27, 2011 at 09:25 PM
Greetings Miss Vanessa I've been a devoted fan of ur wonderful blog for two years now...and I'm totally gitty about joining your mad Tea party madness! I'll get right down to coming up with something unique to impress you with...kay? toodle-loo
much loveliness madame
Posted by: Brenda Ivonne | May 28, 2011 at 12:21 AM
Whoops. Forgot to add my link. Can't wait! http://www.wanderlustnpixiedust.typepad.com
Posted by: Valerie Mungia | May 28, 2011 at 06:55 AM
I would love to join in the fun!
Posted by: Kelly | May 28, 2011 at 06:57 AM
Sii!participo con mucha alegria,adoro tus "party"son tan divertidas y se conocen a gente estupenda.
Besos magicos.
Posted by: Jorgelina | May 28, 2011 at 11:01 AM
I'm absolutely IN.
http://aspectacularmess.blogspot.com/
And really. If you THINK we would visually compare your Mr. Lovey to Keith Richards?? And I ain't talkin' about no gee-tar playing neither. Keith Richards. ouch.
Posted by: Kathy | May 28, 2011 at 12:17 PM
Wow - it's time again! I was very late in arriving for the announcement of this most important date, I see. So sorry about that! Please do count me in:
http://faeriemooncreations.blogspot.com/
I see that the Mad Hatter has a very wonderful smile. You may tell him I said so. :)
Looking forward to some fun!
xoxo Theresa
Posted by: Theresa | May 28, 2011 at 12:31 PM
Miss Kathy, it was in reference to his outrageous outfit and many rings etc
;)))) The Keith Richards thing ;)
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | May 28, 2011 at 01:04 PM
I'm in! I can't wait for this very important date!!!
Posted by: Kelly | May 28, 2011 at 09:01 PM
are there "rules" as to when you have to have your party? if we can have it anytime, as long as we post the pics on the 25th....I'm in!
http://jenniferleaniojournal.blogspot.com/
Posted by: jennifer | May 28, 2011 at 09:20 PM
HELLO LOVELY!!
I will be indeed joining you again for this truly magical event please add me to the list thanks gina xxxx
http://chocolatecoffeeandchaos.blogspot.com/
Posted by: gina ciarrocchi | May 29, 2011 at 01:09 AM
Hello, I would love to join the party again!
http://clairedulalune.blogspot.com
Thank you, I can not wait!
Posted by: Clairedulalune | May 29, 2011 at 08:37 AM
Yea! Again this year!
This is so much fun; thanks for hosting!
I can't wait to get started.
Love the large rooster - very cool.
Cheers!
Mary
Seashore Days
themerrymermaid.blogspot.com
Posted by: Mary | May 29, 2011 at 01:41 PM
First timer! I'm really quite excited to participate this year. :)
http://preteenenglishmajor.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Rebecca | May 30, 2011 at 07:14 AM
Wouldn't miss it, Veevala!
See you soon,
Laura
Posted by: Laura | May 30, 2011 at 11:42 AM
Oh, this looks so exciting! I missed the tea party last year, but I did catch your Halloween do and it was fantastic. I’d love to join in this if you’d have me :)
Roisin x
http://childofdanu.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Roisin | May 30, 2011 at 03:31 PM
Hello dear lovely,
You are a beautiful artist and person and so is your lovey.
An enchanted soul~
Thinking of Y O U !!
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | May 30, 2011 at 03:34 PM
Well i was going to drop by and say i think you can count me in, but clearly you have, as I'm already there, being led around by an exquisitely dressed (Mad Tea couture?)curly locked Hatter via pom pom leash! ;)
Who could ask for anything more?
I have done the button-y thing on my sidebar but not yet the post-y thing, which will come next. Hoorah!
xoxoxviixoxoxo
http://roostreehouse.typepad.com/roos_treehouse/
Posted by: Rhonda Roo | May 30, 2011 at 04:33 PM
Oh Vanessa, we are so looking forward to this year's tea party!! Here is my blog :)
http://scrappilyeverafter-cheriese.blogspot.com/
Thank you so much for hosting these wonderful events!
Posted by: Deanna | May 30, 2011 at 08:16 PM
Im always up for a party. Especially a mad one! Muahahaha!
http://michellekartdolls.blogspot.com/2011/05/its-that-time-again-my-sweets.html
Posted by: michelle | May 31, 2011 at 12:29 AM
I'll be there!
http://lifeisabeautifulplacetobe.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Alisa | May 31, 2011 at 09:18 AM
ooo yes!! i was gutted i missed it last year!!! i'm in xxxxxx
Posted by: LissyLou | May 31, 2011 at 09:40 AM
Oh I will be there! I've posted the flyer to my blog just now and a notice on Facebook. I'll add a note to my newsletter.
http://collagediva.typepad.com/collagediva/2011/05/an-irresistible-invitation.html
My head is swirling with glittery ideas.
{soul hugs}
Kathryn, Collage Diva
Posted by: Kathryn - Collage Diva | May 31, 2011 at 10:40 AM
Cannot wait! I have done the last two years of Halloween Parties, and am so excited to do a Tea Party this year!
Count me in :)
http://queen-of-nostalgia.blogspot.com/
Cheers!
Kristen
the Queen of Nostalgia
Posted by: Queen of Nostalgia | May 31, 2011 at 01:40 PM
I'm so excited! I would love to participate. You can find me at:
http://agreyeyedgirl.wordpress.com/
Posted by: Charis - a grey eyed girl | May 31, 2011 at 11:15 PM
Just got back from holiday... yes I would love to join again this year.
www.mamacraft.com
Posted by: Sara | June 01, 2011 at 07:22 AM
Sorry... http://mamacraft.com
Posted by: Sara | June 01, 2011 at 07:23 AM