Just to his right came Sir I. B. Bones out from another hosta plant.....
who asked where the chocolate biscotti was located because he could smell it through the screen door. Those skinny fellows really love their chocolate!
Grandmother's tablecloth, dishes and hand-crocheted napkins are arranged neatly for the guests...
the tea has been poured, the cookies and biscuits plated, the flowers arranged (with two of the guests awaiting their turn for treats) .....
and the table set with frosty berries for the ice tea.
Have some tea, eat some sweets...want more than one, feel free to have as much as you would like! Go to A Fanciful Twist and go to the list in her left column to join in the Tea Party 2010!!! Thank you Vanessa for creating so much fun for us!!!Yikes, forgot to post I have a little painted pumpkin head giveaway as part of leaving a comment. He was hiding in the flower arrangement!!! Leave a comment before June 29, and I'll put your name in for the little fellow...follow my blog and your name goes in the drawing twice!
Enjoy the party!!
Laurie
Laurie, everything looks so beautiful! I'd love to share a cup of berry/iced tea with you!
ReplyDeleteLori
Salvadore Squash has such character, great work. I already follow do I get 2 chances to win?
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, If I didn't know better, I would think that Salvadore is a squash on the vine ready to be picked! He looks extra fantastic in the sunlight! Your table is so well appointed and love the vintage table cloth. Thank you for hosting such a delightful tea party!
ReplyDelete~ Deb
Oh.. and I follow your fun blog too! :-)
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Laurie, I forgot to say I am a follower too :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice party! Everything looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI love your Mad Tea Party Laurie!
ReplyDeleteAND I loved that your guests were a bit different than Alice and the Mad Hatter.
That ice tea looks delicious!
Yes please put my name in the mad hatters hat ~: ) Today is my birthday so maybe it will bring luck! Lol~
: ) Pattee
Thank you for having me to your fabulous Mad Tea Party! Everything looks yummy especially the biscotti, Yummmmmmmm.
ReplyDeleteI am already a follower and would just love to win that painted pumpkin!
I just love your work.I already follow your blog and would love you to follow mine also.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds desperate...lol
LOVE your work
Hugs,
Lisa Wolf
Laurie,I absolutely ADORE your new dollies!Your tea party is wonderful~I camped out by the biscotti with Sir I.B.Bones,although he did swat my wrist when I was going for a THIRD piece!Love it all!Thank you for having me!Please enter me in your fabulous giveaway! I clicked to follow your blog too :).
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~Mandy
Your party guests are just delightful!!
ReplyDeletexo Debbie
love, love, love your characters! thanks for inviting everyone!
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A very magical tea party indeed!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creations!!
Lindsey
Such delightful guests at your tea party! They made me most welcome! Thankyou for the tea, it was lovely...off now to visit everyone else x
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ReplyDeleteI love the photos of your amazing creations - looks like you were all having a fantastic time! Thanks for the invite.
http://cosmicgoddessblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/were-all-mad-here.html
Loved spending time with your interesting guests at your tea party.
ReplyDeleteEverything was wonderful!
Thanks for visiting my party too!
OMGoodness, your creations are FABULOUS!!! Love your studio name. A very delightful visit was had.
ReplyDelete**blows kisses** Deb
Ahhh its a halloween mad tea party!
ReplyDeleteHappy mad tea party day!
<3M
Please, Please put me in for the give away. What a fantastic tea party, wish I could have been there. Love your work. xxx
ReplyDeleteWow! What a yummy tea party! Thanks for inviting me over!
ReplyDeleteLove the painted pumpkin head! :)
Your arts are divine! What do you make then out of? Thanks for having me to your Tea Party I enjoyed my stay. I will come back another day!
ReplyDeleteWende
http://creativeartseatables.wordpress.com/
Laurie,
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by my tea party, I hope you had a lovely time! I just stopped by yours as well, and I have to say, I am blown away by your creations!!! How do you make those!!? They are adorable !! They seem very Halloween inspired...Do you have an etsy? Halloween is my favorite holiday and I saw some witches on your page that looked so cute !! I also love your pumpkins"=D well I hope you stop by my blog again soon ! I will def be back to yours !
-Justina
La Boheme Magique
http://labohememagique.blogspot.com/
Wende and Justina,
ReplyDeleteThey are made of paper mache and Halloween is my favorite holiday to create for....pretty obvious, huh?!!
Thanks everyone for stopping by today. I have many more stops to make on the Tea Party rounds, but I so need to paint I have to go to the studio table or get fired. I hate being a nasty boss!!
Laurie
Thank you for serving me at tea!! What a lovely tea it be!! I do enjoy the friendliest gourds in the garden! I want to be the winner here I am selfish,do pardon!
ReplyDeleteI follow you!
Delicious food, delightful guests!
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure Laurie. I adore your art.
ReplyDeleteHave an enjoyable weekend :O)
Laurie,
ReplyDeleteI love following your blog. It is not only eye candy but just good old time fun. Penny
http://folkartbypenny.blogspot.com/
Thank you for such a lovely party! I love your creatures!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful & creative post! Your creations are a sheer delight!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for visiting with us, Zuni and I had a wonderful time at your tea party - Sir I. B. Bones caught her attention for sure!!
♥♥♥
So very cute Laurie! I'm lovin the little painted masks you're creating for your characters! Thanks so much for the smiles today!!
ReplyDeleteOh, such adorable characters! Love them. Oh and what yummy treats and the fruit was delicious!
ReplyDeleteHi Laurie,
ReplyDeleteI LOVE LOVE LOVE your tea party. Thank you for welcoming us into your home! Alice, the march hare and I are thrilled to taste all your goodies. Yummy! Thank you for visiting our tea party!!! We were so excited you could come!
Words cannot express how much I LOVE your art work and how privileged and LUCKY I would feel if I could win your giveaway pumpkin head. He is absolutely AMAZING!!! PLease consider me for you giveaway!
Thank you so much,
Sylvia
sylvia@anaboocreations.com
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention I am also a blog follower, of course!
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan,
Sylvia
sylvia@anaboocreations.com
Better late never never. Drank too much at another Tea Party and ended up having to spend the night to sleep it off. Glad to see there are still some yummy treats left and oh my goodness a giveaway as well. Oh happy day!!
ReplyDeleteTell Squash and Bones that they can hide out in my Hastas anytime. There is always a chunk of chocolate lying about somewhere my house.
Everything looks magical Laurie!
Lovely tea party and thanks for sharing with me! What cool gourds.
ReplyDeleteMagical tea party! Thank you so much for the invite. And thank you, too, for offering such a lovely dor-prize! If you have not yet done so, I'd be honored to have you sit a spell with me ~ for tea...http://faeriemooncreations.blogspot.com/2010/06/its-mad-tea-party.html
ReplyDeleteSincerely, Theresa (aka The White Queen)
oh what a magical tea party!!! this is so much fun!!! I love all of your amazing photos and treats!!!
ReplyDeletewonderful to meet you!!!
Oh my stars... I love Salvadore Squash and Sir I B Bones! What delightful guests at such a lovely tea party! Thanks for having me!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful creations Laurie, thank you for inviting me to your tea party!!
ReplyDeleteA big thank you for coming to mine and leaving such well wishes :)
How wonderful and *oooh* - I love all things festive and with a hint of Halloween. Your squash/gourd fellow is great.
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting me share in your special tea party! If you haven't already feel free to drop by my gathering. :)
~ Misha/DawaiOser <3
http://dawaioser.livejournal.com/747155.html
Oh, what a lovely Tea party you had. I enjoyed myself 100%. I met so many wonderful people that our friendships will last forever.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the invitation and I would like you to come to my party..
momentsinaneye.blogspot.com
I thought I commented before (the list confuses me :) Beautiful work, Laurie! I absolutely love your dolls and your mad tea was delightful!
ReplyDeleteI'm a FAN!
ReplyDeleteLove your work, always inspirational eye candy!
Cute post!
Jan
Such lovely pieces you've made...You are so very creative. You've made such a magical, arty and delicious party. Your art work is amazing.
ReplyDeleteHi Laurie! Happy tea party to you :)
ReplyDeleteOh my, your guest are quite FABULOUS!! New fan here...totally love what you create!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for having me for tea, it was a lovely party!
~♥~
Kristal
I am blown away by your work! These are so inventive! They are just amazing. Thank you for sharing tea with us, and I hope you will let me reciprocate your hospitality!
ReplyDeleteHappy Tea Partying...
XO,
Sheila :-)
What amazing art dolls! I'd love to be in the hat for that delightful fellow!
ReplyDeletePlease visit my own little party, and try your hand at winning my giveaway!
http://hoydendesigns.blogspot.com/2010/06/mad-tea-party-and-giveaway.html
~Christina
Laurie... who cares about a tea party when you can feast your eyes and spirit on the likes of Sir I.B. Bones and Salvadore Squash! What a hoot! They are wonderful! You make me smile... Daryle
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous party, your dolls are incredible!! :) Thank you so much for having me over for tea :) ~Lauren
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely party and such great guests--makes me hope to own my own Christmas Count with his own teatime mask... Please put me in for your draw, and yes, I do follow you on my blog :)
ReplyDeleteHow I love a tea party. Your guests certainly are very interesting fellows. I would love to invite them here for a visit. LOL
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week Laurie and I think you need to replace the chocolate. LOL
Pea
Laurie, sorry I missed your Tea party it looked like it was blast. I absolutely love the mask that Sir IB Bones is holding. As usual your blending and color layering is superbly subtle, but scrumptious.
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful tea party! Have not stopped in a while and what do my wondering eyes see....such pretties!
ReplyDeleteThought I was already a stalker (I mean follower), but I was not. LOL Am now! You lil punkin is so sweet Laurie and I see some other neat creations peeking out.
Have a Happy & Safe 4th.
~Tonya
Everything looks yummy! Squash one of my favorites. Susan
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