Do come in, won't you?
It is impossible to believe, 'tis true, that the time of the year for swirling twirling magical festivities is upon us!
The planning frenzy is in full swing. Cutting out masks, preparing our finest frocks!
Of course, no party would be complete without you, and so we ask, will you join us?
Oh please, say yes!
The fortune tellers were here this weekend, and they told us, that you secretly couldn't wait...
I dare say, I think I even saw you frolicking amongst the gypsies? Searching through their old trunks for a proper costume??
We have been following a serious Halloween party planning schedule. With tips and tricks found in ye olde spell book...
I most certainly hope to all hopes that you did not keep your spell book on the shelf all summer? You must get it out and dust it off, if you have, and follow that up with a proper witches dance. I suggest you do this as soon as possible. Like now. (tee hee)
I have been drawing and cutting out cardboard stars, and glittering them up, in preperation...
Gold, copper and dark green sparkles everywhere!
The cottage is aglow!!
We are soooo excited! Staying up late, Mister and I, conjuring up all sorts of crrrrazy magical bits and bobs.
We even, shh, whisper....
Whee eeven carved our first, yes you guessed it - of the season...
I am completely entranced by everything Halloween this year. I am eager for deeply traditional hauntings, mixed with "make it up as you go along, Halloween magic." I want vintage Halloween, childhood Halloween. Over-done Halloween, with every cheesy wonderful little Halloween happening I can think of.
I want full Halloween immersion.
Tell me you do too, oh please do!!
And so, we have this virtual party.
A party we get to share, from the comfort of our own homes. With our own fun, frolic and mayhem. I just love it!
What more could we ask for?
I want to step into Halloween and feel every little tingle of it.
Candy corn, kettle corn, caramel apples, dances around the fire. Chants, song, cackles!!! Yes oh yes!
I'll tell you, things are already getting terribly curious around here. What with doll sized gourds growing, and...
Scarecrow winds turning our house into a veritable jack-o-lantern...
Oh Pumpkin Holiday, here we come!!
I think I might faint from excitement, and you?
We best not waste ticks of the clock! Set the enchanted gypsy table, it's almost time...
Well actually, in a hair over a month, but still!! Time flows like water. Get your striped stockings out now, for goodness' sake! ;)
The moon leads the way...
The skellies are at play!
The witches are here to stay!!
Get your sweet tooth in order asap...
It is time for a party my friends!!
Come one, come all!!
Anything goes!!
October 22, 2011
Halloween decadence, at its very best, are you in?
Ohhhh, I hope so!
Below are some tips and rules and tid-bits, for those that will be joining the festivities on their own blog.
Wondering what to do if you sign up?
If you are signing up to participate in the Halloween Party all you have to do is leave me a comment, with your blog link, stating that you wish to join in... (You have until October 21st, 2011 to sign up)
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 "Halloween Partiers" list in my LEFT hand side bar, and link back to you.
2) On the day of the party, October 22, 2011, please make sure to post a Halloween 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 Halloween Party blog post up and running, please leave a comment at my Halloween 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! Also, leave your blog post up for a couple days if you can. It takes us all more than one day to make the rounds. The party usually lasts all weekend, plus.
Note: Please make sure you post a party post on your blog on October 22nd 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 for this year's party flyer and button.
Below is the flyer, to be used in blog posts etc.
When you click on the flyer below, it will open in a new screen, click on the image again to get the large version. Then simply right click and save to your computer. (same goes for the button)
Please copy the flyer and button to your files, for use.
The button below is for use in your sidebar...
I hope you are looking forward to our 4th annual Halloween Party. I so am. To see links of all of the parties we throw year to year, click here.
We hope you can join us ♥
Must go string lights ;)
See you sooooon!
Love, Vanessa
ps: Important Party comments tip if you use Blogspot.
Please read carefully.
I have been having a very difficult time leaving comments on Blogspot blogs, and therefore, don't as much as I would like. So, I asked my friend Theresa who uses Blogspot, why her blog is so easy to comment on? This is what she guided me to share with other Blogspot bloggers...
When choosing how folks will comment on your blog, you should consider trying following.
In blogger, one should go to:
1) Settings
2) Comments
3) Select Pop Up Window under Comment Form Placement
4) Save Settings
Make sure you allow for lots of options in the people who leave comments, such as Name/Url. Not just Google Account. To do this, after you have done the 4 steps above -
1) Settings
2) Comments
3) Choose "Anyone" under Who Can Comment
note: I think the problems occur when people are using Full Page or Embedded Below Post
pss: During this Halloweenfest time, I will minimize my regular "blogs I heart" blog roll, so that we can compile the Halloween partier list and not slow down the site too much ;)
Ooooh you know I'm in Ms. Vanessa...wouldn't miss it! I always love your spooky Halloween parties and the fun tea parties you throw!! Lovin' that party flyer too.
Hugs,
Jamie :)
p.s. congrats to Ms. Dena...she is gonna be thrilled
Posted by: A Forest Frolic | September 18, 2011 at 08:38 PM
Yay!!!
I'm in! I'll put up a post tomorrow linking back to you and I'll insert the button in my sidebar as well.
I really love this year's party flyer!
Thanks for always keeping things fun.
xoxo
Kim
Gerushia's New World
Posted by: Kim / Gerushia's New World | September 18, 2011 at 08:45 PM
Yay! I can't wait for Halloween! I will definatley be participating in the party this year, wahoooo! I will get signed up and everything as soon as I can!
Can't wait!!!!! (I mean, literally bursting with excitement here...:)
Hugs and hexes,
Jessica
A Woodland Fantasy
Posted by: Jessica | September 18, 2011 at 08:49 PM
Ooh I can't wait! I've already begun preparations too :) So many ideas in my head. Thank you for inviting me and for hosting such wonderful parties Vanessa!
Posted by: Jen | September 18, 2011 at 08:55 PM
I am most definitely in again this year Vanessa. Thank you for the invitation.
http:/www.mamacraft.com
Posted by: Sara | September 18, 2011 at 08:59 PM
Oooh! Count us in!!! Twyla and Lindsey
Posted by: Two Crazy Crafters | September 18, 2011 at 09:07 PM
Hey---NICE WITCH!!
I really like the invitation. A gold moon on a blue sky is one of my favorite images.
Posted by: Laura Irrgang | September 18, 2011 at 09:35 PM
hi!!!! wow!!! another wonderful party of yours!!! of course i'll join!!!
Posted by: eleni | September 18, 2011 at 09:42 PM
I am in!!!!! So excited and looking forward to it♥
Posted by: dena miller | September 18, 2011 at 09:56 PM
Count me in Vanessa! I'm so excited!
Posted by: Christy | September 18, 2011 at 10:05 PM
yes, I am participating again this year!!! This is the on-line event I ever participate in!!!
Love it, thank you!
Karen
Vintageblingqueen.blogspot.com
Posted by: Karen | September 18, 2011 at 10:05 PM
Vanessa,
I swear the dark blue butterfly in your first photo was moving in the photo. I looked three times...is that bizarre or what! It was moving just a 'tad'...and no, I have not been drinking 'pumpkin juICe' or anything else.
Must be my 'vivid' imagination.
I won't be able to participate in your party this year. My health isn't up to par.
But I will certainly be blog hopping seeing what everyone else has in their party works.
You look like you have been running your tush off getting ready!
I can smell fall in the air and feel excitement through the blogsphere. And as Harry Potter would say....
~'I LOVE MAGIC!'~
Posted by: Teresa in California | September 18, 2011 at 10:18 PM
Yes, please add me to your list Vanessa! I can't wait for the festivities and magic :)
Posted by: Jen | September 18, 2011 at 11:32 PM
Woo hoo! I am so excited for your Halloween party Miss V! Nobody does it quite like you ;) hahahaha.
Posted by: Jenn | September 18, 2011 at 11:55 PM
Add me to the list for this year's party.
www.modvintagelife.com
Last year's was so much fun....can't wait for this year's.
Posted by: Nita@ModVintageLife | September 19, 2011 at 01:03 AM
Thanks for the invite.
Looking forward to another sparkly spooky time.
Posted by: Dajon | September 19, 2011 at 02:24 AM
Count me in Vanessa! This will be my first halloween party and I can't wait.
Spooky creepy hugs,
Lisa
theenchantedoven.blogspot.com
Posted by: lisa skiles | September 19, 2011 at 03:33 AM
Yay!! I am so excited. I am definitely in and will get the info onto my blog later tonight. I just can't wait.
http://fromthemindofalphabetsy.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Betsy Bailey | September 19, 2011 at 03:54 AM
Oh my, where those Gypsies looking at me? And there I was thinking I was being subtle in my rummage. But can you blame me? Look at the colors, the glitter, the shadows, the skully grins, the happy cackles, the beaming black cats... and friends in costumes. Oh, and there is my great-great-great-aunt Carlota who hasn't missed an All Hallow's Eve Party in the last 150 years. I must tell you she is coming too.
Yep, we are in, and fully enchanted by the spirits of your invitation ;-)
Posted by: Magaly Guerrero | September 19, 2011 at 04:04 AM
P.S. Here is my blog link: http://pagan-culture.blogspot.com/
And you can find my button at Magaly's Blog Circle.
Posted by: Magaly Guerrero | September 19, 2011 at 04:06 AM
I'm so in! sounds like fun!
http://vivs-whimsy.blogspot.com
I'm looking forward to this!
Posted by: vivian | September 19, 2011 at 04:28 AM
Que alegria!!!estaba esperando Halloween Party .
La vamos a pasar genial!!!
Con gusto participo.
Besos Vannesa.
Posted by: Jorgelina | September 19, 2011 at 04:52 AM
I'm in, I'm in, I'm in! :)
Halloween is my absolute favorite... Can. Not. Wait!
<3 <3 <3
Posted by: spiceblogger | September 19, 2011 at 05:40 AM
You know I'm in! I simply cannot wait. I've already got my striped stockings and pointy hat on in anticipation. http://thewhimsicalcottage.blogspot.com
Posted by: Danni | September 19, 2011 at 07:43 AM
Hi Miss Vanessa, thanks for the invite, I'll be there with bells on!
http://mjornaments.blogspot.com/
Take care,
Martha
Posted by: Martha | September 19, 2011 at 07:59 AM
Totally joining in on this! We have been getting the house ready for the past 2 weeks. Oh do I love it! Can't wait to participate here too!
htt://morticianswife.blogspot.com
Posted by: Lesley | September 19, 2011 at 09:38 AM
Oops forgot my link :( Here it is! http://castlesandcarriages.blogspot.com/2011/09/fanciful-twist-halloween-party.html
Posted by: Jen | September 19, 2011 at 09:41 AM
Ooops! forgot to add my link
www.inthelandofspice.com
Posted by: spiceblogger | September 19, 2011 at 09:45 AM
For the past couple of years, I have only viewed your magical parties from afar and dreamed of the day I join in with you all. This year, my 2 mischievous little witches and I will be certainly be participating in the festivities. I can't hold back any longer. There's too much fun to be had. Sooo excited!!!!
http://1nceuponaspider.blogspot.com
Posted by: Tiff | September 19, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Hurray! The invitation to my favourite party of the year! Can't wait!
x
http://circles-of-rain.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Sarah | September 19, 2011 at 11:28 AM
I'm definitely in!! I haven't figured out exactly what but definitely some craft probably.
Posted by: Velody | September 19, 2011 at 11:54 AM
I'm in!! I missed your wonderland party and last year's Halloween party! WHAT was I thinking?!
See you soon!
Posted by: Chris | September 19, 2011 at 12:56 PM
Sorry I didn't add it before. I emailed you but I will post my link here just to be safe. The link is www.broomsticksandlace.blogspot.com
Posted by: Jenn | September 19, 2011 at 02:08 PM
Oh, Missy V, where do you get all that wonderful STUFF? Don't forget that marvelous toadstool you have, that has to hold all kinds of magic!
Posted by: Jackie | September 19, 2011 at 02:14 PM
Oh Loveliest of lovelies...how your create mischief and magic in this wonderful little realm of Bloglandia!!!!
Count me in...I've already started making my plans...YIPPPEEEE!!!!
Love me
Posted by: Cori G. | September 19, 2011 at 06:17 PM
Oh how exciting, Vanessa! It will be a most magical time! Please count me in! xoxo
Posted by: Theresa | September 19, 2011 at 06:27 PM
Giddy with excitement over this!!! Please count me in!!! Wooohoooo!
I can't wait!
Sylvia
http://www.anaboocreationsbysylvia.blogspot.com
Posted by: Sylvia Smiser | September 19, 2011 at 07:05 PM
Whoohoo! I can't wait! I had much fun last year.
http://kellysalteredart.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Kelly Jeanette | September 19, 2011 at 07:11 PM
i would like to join too please.
http://ellemoongoddess.blogspot.com
Posted by: elle | September 19, 2011 at 07:54 PM
Yes, I wouldn't miss it.
Posted by: Renee | September 19, 2011 at 08:27 PM
Im in! always a little bit difficult with this spring thing, but sure I can figure something out!
xxx
sheree
http://www.ravenmoonmagic.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Raven Moon Magic | September 19, 2011 at 08:56 PM
Oooooooo!!! Can I please join in the festivities? I had such a great time with the Mad Tea Party :) I have put your button on my blog, and can't wait for October 22nd!
Ps. Lovely, lovely, lovely photos in this blog entry as usual. You blow me away, Vanessa!
Ms Misantropia (Katarina)
Posted by: Katarina | September 20, 2011 at 02:54 AM
Love your pumpkin, star garland (I've been in a garland kind of mood myself), and that gorgeous red, black, and white tablecloth!
Looking forward to attending the festivities as a guest!
Posted by: Linda Diane | September 20, 2011 at 03:14 AM
I will definitely participate this year! What fun! xo
http://www.tabithalenox.blogspot.com
Posted by: Kim | September 20, 2011 at 03:50 AM
I am totally in!! Can't wait to partake in the Halloween festivities! Your pictures are gorgeous and really inspiring :-) See you all soon!
Angela
http://www.shimmerlingsartisanjewelry.blogspot.com
Posted by: Angela | September 20, 2011 at 04:14 AM
I would love to join your party. I can't wait to start my photo's and things, I am so excited. Please make sure I'm on your list of partiers. Your parties make me soooooo happy, I will have the chance to be creative. You are inspiring.
Posted by: Miss Linda | September 20, 2011 at 04:36 AM
I am incapable of Quietly looking forward to your aprties. even with life upside down for me at the moment I am SHOUTING "count me in!" I need this aprty break to add laughter and magic back into my life.
I was thinking of you as I read several news stories this week where people found pumpkins growing in trees!
I can see you training your gourd and pumpkin vines up and around tree trunks so the darling babies dangle and grow to plump round perfection.
Posted by: DogsMom | September 20, 2011 at 07:12 AM
apparently I also need a new keyboard without a slow letter P key.
Posted by: DogsMom | September 20, 2011 at 07:13 AM
Hey Vanessa
I'm sooooo excited!!! Every Halloween I think of you and your wonderful parties:) I am also an artist but I'm only fourteen and I hope that I can be as good as you one day. You inspire me soooo much and your work is so original. Keep up the excellent work!!!!!
Lots of love, Jasmin
Posted by: Jasmin | September 20, 2011 at 08:55 AM
ohohohoohhhh...
yes
yes
yes
that WAS me--->
swirling twirling
for
magical festivities !
{{ i cannot BELIEVE how you
Know
Everything! }}
Posted by: somepinkflowers | September 20, 2011 at 09:09 AM