Can it be that the time has come for our Fanciful Halloween Fête? Well well then my pretties, enter at your own risk... The head Owl chemist, who makes sure all of our spells are running properly, welcomes you...
Please take off your capes and hats, pull up a great big toadstool and stay for a while... I am sure your bunions need some rest. 197 years of pointy shoes can do that to any ole witch or warlock. Can I offer you some mugwort before we start partying?
We have lots to share, and sooo many treats, we shan't ever run out...
Don't forget to try one of each...
Now that you are cozy I will tell you a bit about our little party. You see, this party has been going on at A Fanciful Twist headquarters starting every afternoon, for 4 very long evenings. All sorts of characters (real and real magical) have popped by to share in the fun. There were over 3,000 photos taken, and finally, a perfectly wacky table setting just for you...
Some of my art dolls decided they were real witches. I think they look quite charming with a little gothic flair, what do you think?
They are so gossipy about the other creatures from The Fairy Tale Forest. If you could only hear them... One wants to turn everyone into bats, the other opts for trolls. I tell ya, I have got a lot to deal with around here ;)
I do so hope you enjoy yourselves. Also, this is a bit of a celebration for an extremely dear character that has come to inhabit our crazy world... She has added more magic than I could have ever hoped for...
Can you guess who she is?
We called on the good witch to release butterflies under the full moon, in honor of her arrival, just in time for this Halloween adventure...
The butterflies flew in a circle into the sky, and like a flutter of magic, they created for us this enchanted Halloween room in the garden, under the big trees... Then they flew back around us, and have stayed for 4 whole days...
Well, if you have not guessed, it is my very precious new playable creature, from a certain magnificent pirate...
And she plays like a charm! I have been playing so many haunting tunes for you, I can't hardly walk, because you have to hold levers open with your knees while you pump the pedals with your feet, whilst attempting to play and sing. I have put in at least 4 hours of play time...
Shall I play a tune while you all grasp hands and go round and round? Let me get ready here...
Be prepared to see a bevy of spirits float out as I play... Spin spin, round and round, faster and faster, chanting those magical words...
Who would like to sing for us? She fits perfectly in a world with this and especially this. I am thoroughly obsessed with automata, and incorporating it into my next art piece.. I will have to take a video for you one day while playing her, I can't describe how exciting she is to play!! Eerily wonderful...
I have to say though. Be Warned...
She has already shown serious signs of being haunted. The dog sits by her and barks when I am not playing... Hmmmm.... Spooooky ;)
I think it is time for treats, after all the dancing and singing...
And perhaps, I should get out of my dark attire and go into the darker witchy attire? We have some spells to work up before the sun sets. One of the spells must be performed under the full moon... Let me get my hat, and attempt to look like a respectable witch...
Umm, I dunno... I kind of look like a scared pilgrim, and not really like a witch?
Hmmm, that's a bit better, oh this wicked hat of mine. It must be cursed!!
Okay, this will have to do says the ancient magic mirror- I'll see you out there, for spells!!
Okay let's see here...
Nope, this just won't do, we must consult the Great Huge Spell book...
That's more like it...
Okay, what kind of spell are you into? I want to turn rocks into diamonds... What do you think? Or we could try turning my hedge into Javier Bardem again. But that was such a disaster last time ;)
Let me gather my supplies...
Have you decided? What what? You want me to make you ten years younger? You want me to give you long tendrils of curly hair? You want a chauffeur? Oy, that is gonna cost ya... I want ten shillings for that...
I don't really know what I am doing. So don't ask me to tweak your hair. It could always turn out worse, and that is just no good, right? I mean, what if I do the reverse of what you are asking?
I have collected my supplies. I am going to try to conjure someone from the past into reality... What do you think?
I must work quickly, the sun is going down...
Hmmm, I think I want to try to turn 3 feathers into a man. Don't tell Mr. Lovee. No no, not someone from "my" past. I mean, a certain type of man from hundreds of years ago. You know, when men wore long curly hair, and ribbons... When they carried swords on their belt and picked you up off the ground as they rode past you on a big white horse... Like a romance novel. What do you say?
Okay, looks like I have to do a dance around the cauldron...
Oh no, I think I am doing something wrong... Did you hear that scary laughter??? What could it be?
Ooo, it is getting dark really fast, let me light some candles before I go check it out...
That's more like it. Maybe light a pumpkin or two as well...
So our spell says we need a couple of witches to chant and dance around the fire...
Looks like it is starting to work already... Go on witches, chant on!!
All of a sudden it got eerily quiet. No sounds but the fire crackling... Then I could see movement.. Was that a ship? What on earth??
What is that I see? Goodness gracious!! The spell, it's working!! An apparition??
A man? But wait, he was carrying a scary knife, not a sword. And he has a boat, not a horse... And he has long hair, but it is more like Kiss , and not so much like Prince Valiant... What have I done? It seems, I conjured a PIRATE? But wait, what is he doing? Who is that masked man??
Wait a second, I can hear him, he is trying to put a spell on me? Oh no, it's working!! It looks like, he is moving in to my Halloween garden boudoir!!
Spellbinding!!
The party is getting wild all over again!! All the night creatures are coming out to play!! There is a pirate playing pirate tunes, and the party seems to have taken on a life of its own!! Are you having fun??
Dancing under the green globes and the trees...
We carved some pumpkins, the pirate and I. The witches loved them...
The magic just won't quit. It is all just fluttering around by itself. Did you send the magic my way??? I want to catch it in my bell jar...
Now, I must go practice being spooky, and make my way to visit you!! It might take me a few days. But I am up for a few more days of partying, how about you?
And since I met a handsome pirate, with kiss hair, I am going to change into my witchy meets pirate wardrobe and head to your place!! So many wonderful visits to make!!
But make sure you get enough dancing and munching in while you are here. I certainly am, because the entire vignette is still set up under the billowing trees... I never want it to go away ;) We had friends over to enjoy a bit of it.
What a dreamy little event you guys inspired by agreeing to take part!! Thank you oodles for joining in the fun!! I can hear a little band marching up my street... Could it be?
Happy Early Halloween! And guess what the good news is? It is only the 18th, so you get to keep celebrating for a few more days in this most exciting spooky magical time of the year!!
Oh I almost forgot!! I have 4 Halloween Pirate loot bags with wacky treasures in them. Including large diamonds right out of the pirate skull's eye socket ;) (not real diamonds of course) I will draw 4 names from those who leave comments. I'll let you know who the winners are in the next post.
Thank you guys for being so much fun!!! See you real soon. Oh and, on the 31st of October, I will share a little something exciting with you!! Can't wait to tell you!
Now, let's play!! ♥ V ♥
ps: I am getting this question a lot, so yes, I do have an online shop ;) And the snail girl that you see inside the bell jar, can be found in my little shopling, as a matter of fact... Thanks for the oodles of fun!!
pss: Monday Update - What an amazing weekend! What incredible participation!! I tried to visit everyone on the list, and think I just may have. If my notes are correct ;) The list of Partiers will be in my right hand sidebar until the day after Halloween. Simply scroll down to view them. Happy Monday! Oh and, just because it is Monday, does not mean the fun has to stop! Love, V
