Hello and Welcome one and all!
The last time we met I shared that this curious fellow had come to vist my garden and remind me to work feverishly on all the preparations for the tea party.
How exciting to have all my Blogland friends return for this years tea party!
Welcome! WELCOME!!!
Well I lost track of the white rabbit but I did happen upon a very strange scene.
I found a girl sleeping in the forrest by a spooky grumpy tree. The tree was definitely upset about something...
So upset and angry that he woke the poor girl with a startle.
"What did you do, you foolish girl"
"I am not foolish! and my name is Alice." She responded.
"Well, Alice you just drank some of the liquid in that blue bottle then spilt in next to me and shrunk us both!" " What have you done! I was the King of the Forest and now even the flowers will laugh at me"
Alice was advising the old tree on how to find his muchness when she heard something over her shoulder.
"That's not the REAL Alice! She stepped on us and crushed us before she shrank, Alice would never do such a thing!"
Alice apologized profusely as she left them to bicker amongst themselves.
She was hopeful that she could find her way back home from this crazy curious world. I think I heard one of the flowers say that the Witch could tell me how to get home. I must find the Witch.
She searched everywhere, under every rock and mushroom.
Finally she saw something in the distance and ran towards it!
She was tired but determined!
To find out what was going on.
What she saw was Magical, Wonderful, and Amazing!
Suddenly she heard a screech say "Who are you and what do you want here!"
"My my name is Alice and I was told that you would be able to tell me how to get home".
Once Alice explained what happened with the tree and the flowers the Witch was excited!
She had been having to fly way around that Huge Grumpy Old Tree and was so grateful to Alice for shrinking him that she invited her to stay for the Mad Tea Party. She also told her the secret to get home.
Alice did not want to be rude so she stayed and had a great time!
The Witch was such a gracious hostess.
There were so many goodies!
There's that silly White Rabbit. There were so many famous guests in attendance.
The music was delightful!
Woodford the Singing Cat by Shannon Martinez of GrannyWolf Original Art Dolls
A Wonderful time was had by all...
The White Rabbit by Debbie Garlem
The Mad Hatter by Rebecca Miller Campbell.
The Prim Pumpkins Audrey & Baby by Jennie Hepler.
Jack-O-Lantern Tea set by Cyndi LaChance of Holiday Sparkle.
Alice By Mandy Bennett Broome of Fiddlestix Studios
Beatrice Bunny by Sylvia Smiser of Anaboo Creations
Beatrice is available in my Etsy shop.
Grumpy Old Tree by Patrick Gill of Cre8tors Touch.
Milk Maid by Jan Bush-Wood.
The Witch by Sylvia Smiser of Anaboo Creations
The Witch will be available on the Halloween Queens Castle Bootique update on the 1st.
Now for the GiveawayS...
First, you can win this one of a kind Alice Totem ornament made by me. Alice, Cheshire Cat and tiny silver teapot.
You can win one of these flowers also by Sylvia Smiser of Anaboo Creations.
Lastly, I'm giving away a teeny tiny silver tea set.
As you can see, there will be several winners.
You have multiple chances to enter.
1. Leave a comment on this blog. Please leave me a way to get a hold of you if you are the winner. E-mail address or Blog address.
2. Become a follower of this Blog.
3. "Like" Anaboo Creations on Facebook.
4. "Heart" my Anaboo ETSY shop.
5. Please leave a separate comment letting me know that you have done each of the above so I have an accurate number to enter into the random number generator.
The Winners will be chosen on July 5th. Good Luck!!!
If I don't hear back from the winners by July 10th I will pick another winner.
Lastly, I want to take this moment to Thank Ms. Vanessa Valencia of A Fanciful Twist for hosting this magical Blog event. Please click on the link above to continue the journey around the world visiting all the other Mad Mad Tea Parties! Thank you for stopping by. I hope you have enjoyed your adventure here. Have Fun on your Travels...
Sylvia : )
Well Sylvia, This was a wonderful Tea Party!!
ReplyDeleteI had SO much fun meeting all your friends !
Thanks so much for inviting me to attend :)
Please include me in your darlin Alice drawing :)
~Diane
Hi Sylvia,
ReplyDeleteIt's me again, just wanted to stop back by for a little more Tea & let you know that I am a follower, my Etsy heart loves you, and I am definitly not a good speller, but I am a Fan of Annaboo creations on FB ;)
happy day,
~Diane
Fun party! Thank you for having me :)
ReplyDeleteWho knew that Witch was such a generous Hostess...haha!
amazing party!!!! thanks so much for inviting me!!
ReplyDeletehttp://apinkdreamer.blogspot.com/2011/06/mad-tea-summer-party-in-pumpkinland.html
What a delightful and imaginative tea party! All the guests so interesting! The witch is a fabulous hostess!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Terri
http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/2011/06/mad-tea-party.html
I would love to win your generous gift! I am a new follower.
Wow Sylvia! Your party was DIVINE! What a great Halloween twist! Thanks for letting me (and my creations) crash your party. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful party! All of the guests are amazing. Wonderful work. And that tiny silver tea set?! Gah! Thanks for inviting me over.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed meeting your wonderful guests! They were all very lovely. Your giveaway is extra sweet also! Have a magical day! Twyla
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful party and great giveaways! I hearted you on etsy with both my IDs and I follow you! xo Marina
ReplyDeleteSO much eye candy with all the wonderful dolls! Thank you for inviting me to your tea party!
ReplyDeleteLuLu
coastal.sisters@verizon.net
I am already a follower of your Blog!
ReplyDeleteLuLu
coastal.sisters@verizon.net
I already like Annaboo Creations on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteLuLu
coastal.sisters@verizon.net
I hearted your Etsy shop!
ReplyDeletePlease put me in the drawing for one of your wonderful creations!
LuLu
coastal.sisters@verizon.net
thank you for a very cool tea party! i had so much fun! i love the Mad Hatter!!
ReplyDeletecheers
lisa
Your party is wonderful. I love it. Tpescal@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteTeresa Again. I just hearted your etsy shop.
ReplyDeleteI just followed you on facebook..Teresa
ReplyDeleteOh, what wonderful prizes!
ReplyDeleteThank you for throwing such a magically mad tea party! Have a lovely day!
Christina
http://www.hoydendesigns.blogspot.com/
Hi!
ReplyDeletewhat a cute Mad tea party post!
I have enjoyed your party very much!
from so far away
Visit me anytime...
xoxo
I have enjoyed your party very much!
ReplyDeleteHappy UnBirthday to You !
Blessings,
~Myrna
http://daylily777-myenchantedhome.blogspot.com/2011/06/mad-tea-party.html
So sorry I am late
ReplyDeleteFor this important date.
You were fifteenth on the list.
With too little time
I'm leaving this rhyme
For I'm adamant about wanting to persist.
All this running about
Has left me dry in the mouth.
Might I have a cup of tea?
Your cakes and tea
Are so tempting to me;
I thank you if you so insist.
Oh my, the time
It goes so fast
I must be on my way
But fear not friend
I shall return
Please……Have a beautiful day.
I follow you, I have "Friended" you and I've given your shop a heart.....
And now I must depart
Sylvia, I love your little party...so funny and I appreciate the work entailed!! Ok, I've done all the above, however, for some reason, FireFox isn't allowing me to add you as a fav on Etsy, but I'll keep trying...stupid FireFox!! Grrrr!!
ReplyDeleteAnyway, loved your party...great fun and I had some laughs too!!
Georgina
P.S.
ReplyDeleteYou're now a fav on Etsy!!
I love your dolls! Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI have dolls at my party too.
Have a mad party!
Erin :)
http://www.fairiemoon.typepad.com/weathertop
What a wonderful little tea party. Best I've ever been too. I can't wait for the next one. So talented.
ReplyDeleteA magical tea party indeed. All those character creations make a lively group!
ReplyDeleteWhat a divine party! The Witch was so awesome! I like your site on face book, am now a follower of your blog and I heart your Etsy shop very much!!!
ReplyDeletePlease feel free to visit my party at:
http://creativeartseatables.wordpress.com/2011/06/25/mad-tea-party-with-a-southern-twist/
Thanks
Wende
What a lovely tea party, with such a fun assortment of guests! And thank you for the generous giveaway, I would love to be entered! Thank you so much for inviting me :) ~Lauren
ReplyDeleteA fun party with your magical doll collection!
ReplyDeleteWow you are so talented! OMG that miniature tea set is precious. Thank you for a wonderful time and your generosity! Isn't Vanessa an inspiration?
ReplyDeleteI have a little party of my own and gifts for all of my guests. I do hope you can stop by.
Follow this direct link: http://collagediva.typepad.com/collagediva/2011/06/tea-party.html
Have a sweet day!
Kathryn, Collage Diva
Well, I left a comment but accidentally 'blipped' it out.
ReplyDeleteOK...here goes again...
I love your creations! I am happy that you are in so many wonderful art sites to promote your work. I am now a follower of your blog, I posted a 'like' comment on your Facebook page, and I added your Etsy site as a favortie and put you into my 'circle' on Etsy too.
Please enter me in your lovely giveaway.
You are now entered in my giveaway too.
Have a lovely tea-party-kind-of-day!
Cheers! Thank you!
Teresa in California
tscat@sbcglobal.net
I love your little scary dolls!
ReplyDeleteAwesome party and a wonderful company. ) Thanks for having me over! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful cast of characters! I love that each seems to have been done by a different artist. They each are amazing in their own way. What a terrific collaborative project! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely setup and so many guests! Thanks for having me over :)
ReplyDeletexo,
Karla
Hi Sylvia!
ReplyDeleteAgain me :) You make so beautiful dolls! I am already a fan now :)
Good luck for all of us in the giveaway. Thanks for being so generous with us :D
Karla
www.dreamaginarius.com
What a lovely party you have here! Thank you for visiting with me at The Tearoom and for offering such nice things in your giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a Happy Mad Tea Party Weekend!
Betty
Love your post and your blog! I'm a huge Halloween buff and I will definitely be back soon!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Mary
Am here at the Tea Party!!!
ReplyDeleteMartha
aandmmurphy@yahoo.com
I am back and follow, like and heart you!! Love to be in the drawing cause I love your work!
ReplyDeleteHappy Party Day!
Martha
aandmmurphy@yahoo.com
What fun...an enchanted tea party to be sure. All of the creations are gorgeous...I love the little flowers! Thankyou so much for hosting such a lavish affair.
ReplyDeleteYour characters tickle my toes! I love them to bits. What a talent you are. Well I did have fun at your wondrous party and thank you for that! *smiles* Norma
ReplyDeleteReally fun party :) I love the jack-o-lantern tea set :D
ReplyDeleteI'm also taking part in the Mad Tea Party blog hop and hope that you'll visit my party to have some fun there too :)
http://modernwomans.blogspot.com/2011/06/welcome-to-my-english-tea-party.html
Hello there! Thanks for inviting me to your fabulous Tea Party! What lovely creations and wonderful treats! I see there are many toadstools about in your neighborhood, as well!
ReplyDeleteThanks for a lovely giveaway!!!! I made sure to like your facebook page!!! :) Enjoy all the fun!
Oh Sylvia! You are so very talented! I just enjoyed all the creations at the party but that witch, oh there's just something about her eyes, they are amazing! Well done on such a fun and truly fanciful tea party! Thank you for having me!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Gigi!
p.s. I liked you on facebook, and hearted your shop and now follow your blog!
*Cackles madly* I follow, I like and I favorited - I feel so free with my love - yes yes adorable creations you have.
ReplyDeleteNow come take a chance at winning one of my items and have a spot of tea!
Tabitha
http://pabkins.blogspot.com/2011/06/mad-tea-party-my-wonderland-wedding.html
Hooray, thanks for sending the correct link,,,love this blog! and your spooky tea party. I love Halloween art too. and you did a great job. I followed as well, did the other stuff too for your giveaway. How nice of you!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
http://theothersideofdeb.blogspot.com
Art dolls and prim - how could one go wrong? But this party is so marvelously right. I had a great time and loved meeting all the characters and their creators.
ReplyDeletehttp://dogsmom.wordpress.com/2011/06/24/dreaming-madly-of-tea/
I have joined your facebook fans.
ReplyDeleteI >3 you on etsy. My name there is Bestlectic.
ReplyDeleteI am happy to follow you here on this blog.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story & lovely creations! Thank you for stopping by my party & inviting here! I enjoyed your little tale :)
ReplyDeletehttp://samsstuff-samsstuff.blogspot.com/2011/06/tea-party.html
Thnak you for inviting me to such an enticing party!
ReplyDeleteI have to say the totem you have made is beautiful :)
http://suskianttila.blogpot.com
what a wonderful tea party and what beautiful dolls !! I thoroughly enjoyed having a cup with you !
ReplyDeleteCome visit mine too !
♥
Joyce
http://jetdtsetters.blogspot.com
What a delightful and imaginative tea party!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed so much
xoxo
What an enchanting tea party! Thanks so much for inviting me!
ReplyDelete♥ Carolee
What a lovely tea party ;o) Thanks for inviting me! I had a great time! I love the tree ;o) Please count me into the giveaway. Blog address
ReplyDeletehttp://www.magiclovecrow.blogspot.com
I hearted your shop on Etsy ;o)
ReplyDeleteI love how you used the dolls to tell your tea party story, Sylvia! They are all wonderful! I love your header and being a Halloween "baby" I can appreciate your creations! Thanks so much for visiting my tea party!
ReplyDeleteI love this tea party..what a nice slice of whimsy to have w/ my tea!!! I would love to enter your giveaway. Thank you for visiting me as well much appreciated! http://sweetology101.blogspot.com/2011/06/mad-tea-party-for-pink-saturday.html
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for inviting me over to your tea party, I had such a fabulous time with you and all of your friends!
ReplyDeleteartful.danni(at)gmail(dot)com
Thank you for the invitation. What a beautiful little world you shared.
ReplyDelete<3
Betsy
spazgirl1981(at)yahoo(dot)com
A delightful tale! Thanks for having me!
ReplyDeleteSylvia!! Oh Sylvia!!
ReplyDeleteThis was beyond wonderful! Hahaheeee, just look at all of your little characters!! I love it! Your story immediately drew me in! What a treat!
Thank you so much for sharing your magical spot in Wonderland with us!
Love, Vanessa of A Fanciful Twist
Wow I loved your tea party guests they were wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI especially liked the beginning with the angry tree who had shrunk. :-)
Hi Sylvia, I loved you entire post with the Tea Party. I would love for you to include me in your Alice drawing. I have liked, and am leaving a comment. I will also heart you on Etsy! You do beautiful work my fellow Queen!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Bebe
babycake@mrtc.com
Thankyou for the invite to your lovely party. I very much enjoyed my visit! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for inviting me to this enchanting tea party! I had a lot of fun! I hope you will visit my tea party as well!
ReplyDeletehttp://scrapvamp.blogspot.com/2011/06/mad-tea-party-2011.html
A Great time was had by all...including me.
ReplyDeleteMilk Maid looks right at home!
What a wonderfully mad tea party and a delightful cast of characters! And such delicious goodies to sample. Thanks so much for sharing, Michelle
ReplyDeleteWHat a magical party! Loved the milkmaid, witch and white rabbit. Thanks for the tea! SOmething is weird with blogger and would not let me sign up to Follow!
ReplyDeleteNice give-aways!
Come have tea in my garden~ poetryinapotoftea.blogspot.com
wow you are very talented! love your creations!
ReplyDeleteHi Sylvia, This was such a lovely tea party. I really enjoyed the story and all of the characters. Please add me to your lovely Giveaways.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for visiting my Hauntingly Mad Tea Party and for your lovely comment.
Have a wonderful week,
Evelyn
Hi Sylvia, I just became a follower too.
ReplyDeleteevelynswonderland@gmail.com
www.evelynswonderland.com
Thank you,
Evelyn
Oh, what a wonderful party with so many delightful visitors! A pleasure, indeed! jinglesells at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI like you on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great party post! Creepy yet ever so lovely. Sorry's it taken me so long to stop by for some tea, I'm even now still making my way through the party posts. Hope you enjoyed the festivities and thanks for visiting my party :}
ReplyDeleteRoisin x
Hello Sylvia, what a lovely tea party and so much fun! I love all the tiny details! I have happily become a follower and have my fingers crossed for any of your fun creations. Thank you for visiting my silly cat nip and tuna mad catter tea party and for your sweet comments. The kitties and I appreciate it very much,
ReplyDeleteTricia aka Aunt Thelma of the kitties
a very unique party indeed! Love that grumpy tree LOL. If picked for a winner HA! I'd love the tea set. Thanks for the invite. please come to mine :)
ReplyDeleteSusan
http://piecesoffatesusan.blogspot.com/2011/06/fanciful-twists-mad-tea-party-2011.html
Hi Sylvia,
ReplyDeleteIt's good to stop by and see you again. I came by last year for your party but I had a different blog then.
Sorry I am a little late, you know how these things can be :0)
Great party this year. And as usual, your creations are fabulous!! Thanks so much for having me!!
XoXo,
Kristal
My party:
http://stateofgracegoods.blogspot.com/2011/06/mad-tea-2011-jorney-to-gyspyville.html
What a lovely tea party full of so many interesting characters! I think the tiny tea set was my favorite - I love miniatures. Thanks for having me over!
ReplyDeleteNicki
58Cherries
I had such a wonderful time at your party! Such magical creatures a plenty! Thank you for sharing your world with us :)
ReplyDeleteHunnybee
Hi Sylvia,
ReplyDeleteI had a madingly fun time at your tea party!!! I think I drank too much and it appears that I'm smaller than my keyboard now, so I must jump from one key to the next to type this. Thanks for having me!
Joan
JoanDougArt
sturt@comcast.net
Here I am-better late than never!!!
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