A Magical and Perfectly Enchanted Halloween Party {Revealed}

A bewitching tune swirls through the trees in the Fairy Tale Forest.  Bringing tales of witch's midnight flight, and enchantment beyond our greatest delight...

But first, you must find your way there...

How shall you find your way to this place, you ask?

Where a witch's cottage beckons you into a land so hauntingly spectacular, that all of the adventures of your childhood imagination come to life...?

"Well my pretty," echoes the voice of a witch...

I'll tell you how you get there...

You get there by receiving a wicked little map, and a proper invitation, of course!

The owls guide the way...

Little faces call your name from rooftops...

Can you hear them? 

From the rooftop of the haunted witch's cottage, Cleotilde Jacinthe sings an eery and curious fairy chant. It twirls through the leaves, like a warm summer breeze, with just a tinge of crisp autumness, to tease...

"Into the forest, deep in the woods, come one by one, and I'll show you the way...  With each skip, a year falls from age, and fairies show faces, guiding you there.  To a land where magic lives, oh how it thrives.  Here, take my hand, and watch how you fly........" (©Vanessa Valencia 2010-)

Listen, can you hear it?

 

With that, you fly through the trees, and arrive at the haunted cottage in the woods.

The witches are there to meet you. 

Esmeralda lights the path...

They put on their hats and prepare to greet you, for they are the ones that hold the party key...

They stand by their stove, and conjure up spells, to ensure that this year's party brings endless enchantment, and cackles abound!

So with that, we ask, that you join us this year...

 For dances under the moonlight, and magical mystical delicious merriment!

"Bring your cauldron and pointy hat!" says Winnifred Bedelia Enchantine...

For, the witches have prepared a hauntingly spooky bash, so don't delay, put on your striped sash...

Grab a white ghost pumpkin, and prepare for exquisite frolic and play!

The witches are waiting for you to holler hip hip hoooooray.... 

Lucretia Edalene has been baking galore...

With treats to entice...

October 16, 2010, doesn't that sound nice??

 

Wondering what to do if you sign up?

If you are signing up to participate in the Halloween Celebration

all you have to do is leave me a comment, with your blog link, stating that you want 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 "Halloween Partiers" list in my LEFT hand side bar, and link back to you. 

2)  On the day of the party, October 16th 2010, 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 blog post up and running, please leave a comment at my Halloween party post including your "Actual Party Link." 

4)  Blog hop with the other partiers on the day of the event and have a hauntingly ghoulish blast!! 

Note:  Please make sure you post a party post on October 16th if you signed up.  Last year several people did not do this, and lots of partiers e-mailed me to ask why they were finding some blogs without a party post.  I didn't have an answer. (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)

We hope you can dust off your pointy lace-up boots, and join us!!

We are so excited!  It took us a month longer than planned, to bring you this news.  We almost burst with desire, to spill our party planning secrets!!  Building a haunted cottage and gowns for the witches proved to be a longer than long process ;)

We hope to see you, for magic brew, and ghosts and gasps, and caramel apples and and, well, you know ;)

Here are the links to parties 2008 and 2009, to help get you in the mood!!  Oh I can't wait, I must start sewing a new pair of bloomers and shining my boots...

Oh and, wouldn'tcha know, this is my 500th blog post, cackle cackle, bwahahahaaaa!!

 

Below is the Halloween party flyer Invite, as well as the button (simply click and save).

Wooo hoooo Halloween 2010, here we come!!!  For our 3rd annual bash!

 

 

 

 

 

There you have it.  Are you excited??? I hope you are ;)

I am, I am!
 
We will see you very soooooon!!  I have party planning to do, what about you?

 

 

♥,V

 

PS:  Please contact me if you signed up, and you don't see your name on the list 48 hours after signing up.  Please know ahead of time, that it is not intentional if your name is not on the list.  E-mail me and I shall remedy it as soon as I can.

pss:  It is not too late to sign up.  You can sign up, up until the day before the party.

psss:  All of the art dolls in this post are available in my online shop

 

Comments

[Michelle]

Done done and done! This is so a wonderful time of year. Can't wait to put on a bash of the spooky variety. C u There

I've popped your button up on my blog :D

http://michellekartdolls.blogspot.com/

<3Michelle

[Melissa]

Yippee! I can't wait! I just love your blog parties and really look forward to them. They're so much fun! The link is on my blog, now I have to go plan!!!!

Melissa

[Sara]

I would love to join in on this. Adding your party button right this minute. :) Can't wait.

[Kaerie Faerie]

YAY a Witchie Halloween Party
I am so IN!!!!
I'll put the button on my blog right away
So nice of you to have a party on my birthday
your fairy friend

Kaerie Faerie
kaeriefaerie52.blogspot.com

[Jaala R.]

I am giddy with anticipation!!! So so excited!!! Button up on my blog! Hooray Halloween!

http://thewitchcrafts.blogspot.com/

[Sherry]

I am in!! Your dolls are fabulous!! They were worth the wait. And the cottage fantastic. Love it all. Can't wait to see you there!!

Sherry
http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/

[Kelly Jeanette]

I so love Halloween! Count me in please.

[Teresa in California]

Yay! Yipee! Hurrah!
I love your dolls! So awesome!
The cottage is soooo incredible!
I will be viewing the Halloween Party when it comes...
Cheers!
Miss Teresa

[amy sperry faldet]

Thanks for the invitation! Sign me up dear one! I am so excited!!!!! I will try right now to put up the sign and then off to the porch with my "dahlins"! I adore adore your house!!!!! My daughter and I just think it is divine and looks so real!!!! She thought it was a real house at first in a woods!Great job! The witchies are perfect!Every detail is scrumptious!!! Blessings to you friend.

[Fair Rosamund]

I am so excited to join in on the Halloween festivities!! I have added the button to my sidebar. The dolls are just gorgeous too! :) ~Lauren

[GG Pinkster]

Esmerelda firefly, lantern swish,
Dancing moonlight witch.
Music playing ancient sounds,
Witches cackle - cauldron rounds.
Crows in the trees,
Stripes past knees.
Witches key,
Esmerelda butterflies free.

Alessandra Owletta welcomes thee - Esmerelda, to the autumn garden by the sea.

[Pattee]

I LOVE your Halloween parties and I can see all the wonderful guests starting to appear....

I'll be in the Netherlands on Halloween so won't even have our Halloween decorations up... for the goblins, witches and more...

Will look forward to seeing others...
: ) Pattee

[Krista Komis]

I think you already know that I will be participating! It's all I've been talking about, really.

(I've become somewhat of a pest around, well, everyone lately. "Fall is here, yay! Halloween is coming, yay! Oh look, pumpkins, yay! etc etc)

I think I'm the queen of...no wait, you're the Queen of Halloween, what does that make me...hrm...ooh, the Court Jester I think!

hee hee, just kidding!

:) Sign me up pretty pleeeease!

-Krista

P.S. Oh my goodness, I LOVE your dolls, I have been wanting to have one of my own for so long, but I always wait too long and then other people snatch them up.

They are quite lovely. :)

[Lisa]

I stepped outside this morning and the gossamer wisps blew untamed carrying stories of witchcraft and mayhem... A party they told of magical proportion. We'll be there my pretty you can be sure.... Your button is bouncing onto my blog as we speak...

Hubble bubble...

[eleni]

of course i'll join the party!!! i have already added the button on my blog!

[Maria-Thérèse]

YES!!!!! I am in!!

[Linda Diane]

Alack and alas, I be blogless! *sigh* SO although I can't hold a party mineself, do be sure to set a place for me at the table of all the other parties, for I SHALL be a guest! Vanessa, do make extra goodies just for me, for I fear that I shall be lingering at your party the ever so longest (teehee). Your dolls and the house--I can only imagine how long this beautiful artistry took! And the twist of butterflies added to a Halloween theme . . . . love that!

[Vicki]

V,
I'm in, I'm in!! I had so much fun last year putting up my own party and visiting everyone elses. YIPPEE! Party time! :)

V

[Jorgelina]

This is so a wonderful time of year.
Siiii participo happy!!!
very fun!!!!
Las brujitas son adorables
Besos ♥♥♥

[Monica Davis]

Yes I AM excited and I would like to join the party!!

[Danielle Suplicki]

Count me in! I can't wait to cast spells with those wonderful witches.

http://thewhimsicalcottage.blogspot.com

[A Forest Frolic]

You know I'm in V! I'll post your flyer as soon as I get home to my computer. I'm stuck in the woods in a tent with 3 lovely little girls this weekend :). I replied to your e-mail but it won't send...hmmm wonder if this will post? Miiiiiss you too dear friend!

Jamie :)
P.s. Your dolls are lovely, I'll bet they've sold already ;)

[JoAnne]

Happy 500! Of course I'm in! Putting your button up now.

[Jo]

I've been looking forward to this since last year's ended! Count me in, let the planning begin!

[Vania Cruz-Perez]

YEY!!!

I'm so excited about the Halloween Party!

Thank you Vanessa for making it possible once again this year for us to have this fabulous event :D

I will be participating in this year's party of course. I already made a post abouy it with a link back to your post and blog. So much planning to do....I love it!

Here is my post...

http://fantasywhispersblog-ooak.blogspot.com/2010/09/halloween-party-hosted-by-fanciful.html

Vania

[two crazy crafters]

Yippee! We are excited! We have been anxiously awaiting this announcement and will be very honored to be included in your 2010 Halloween party. Please add our name to your list. Have a wonderful weekend, Vanessa! Twyla

[Lynda]

Hi Vanessa :) I want to play! Please sign me up to participate. I already put it on my blog which you can see here:

http://butterflydream27.blogspot.com

Thanks a bunch. Im really excited :) I've been talking about this for MONTHS.

[ana balbinot]

Hello, dear! Thanks for another Halloween Party! I participated in 2008 and 2009 and was very fun! See you there!
http://abelezadetodasascoisas.blogspot.com

[Michelle Schafer]

Hey pretty lady, how are you? Your post is awesome today. I love your new witches. It looks like you are a busy girl! I just got the new Workshop over at Stampington...great spread they did on you. I won't be able to participate this year in the Halloween Party...I will be out of town at an Art Show. I wish you lots of spooky fun and will check the participants blogs when I get back into town. Enjoy, have fun and keep creating your magic...Love it all Always.
Cheers

[Sarah]

I am knitting my stripey stockings and polishing my witchy boots as I write-I am a versatile witch you know!
xx

[McKayla]

Ohhhhh! Sign me up. ;)

[Theresa]

Hi Vanessa! This is SO exciting. I did not get to play last year, since we were going on vacation. This year we aren't (long story - but not to worry), so I am in!!! :) Oh, I hope I can conjure up a spooktacular post that you'll be proud of. :) Your art dolls are BEYOND beautiful. I so wish I could own a life-size hat as pretty as these witches have. Or, perhaps shrink myself down to their size so that I might wear one. It is no wonder that some are off to new homes already!!! :) I have your lovely party announcement on my blog right now! I did it first so I do not forget. I am so happy to be joining in the revelry. :)
I hope you have a most ENCHANTING weekend!!! xoxo Theresa

[Marzel]

Hello!! Thank you for another enchanting opportunity. Can you add me to your list? I will post the announcement and flyer tonight!!!

Halloween Blessings!

[Sylvia Smiser]

Halloween Greetings Vanessa!
I would love to join in the fun. Please include me and my blog in the festivities!
anaboocreationsbysylvia.blogspot.com

((Halloween Hugs)),
Sylvia
Anaboo Creations

[Nelly]

Vanessa! How wonderfuly scary:} I am very much in love with your little witches cottage, I was enchanted by all the magic that is gleaming from your blog...I would love to join the party! So if you will count
The Sleeping Gypsy in;)

[Deborah]

OMGOODNESS!!! I am madly in love with your witchy dolls! How incredible!!! BIG LOVE. Oooooo, and the doll house setting is ever so delightful. You are the master stage setter. So magical. I giggled for 22 minutes over your little video! Love Love. Feel better please. My garden fairies just left with magical healing dust for you. **blows kisses** Deb

[Oma Linda]

The grands and I had such a wonderful adventure with the Mad Tea Party that we have been waiting for your invitation....can hardly wait....we're off to create now.
Best Witches and Happy Haunting Dahling,
The Olde Bagg
http://lindaomasoldebaggsnstuftshirts.blogspot.com/
turtle8603@comcast.net

[pamela ponder]

I want to sign up I am adding your button as soon as I post this..how esciting...

I love your dolls they are sooo creative and your blog is awesomeness in the best of ways!!!!

[Dajon]

Its that exciting time of year again.
We might even dress up this year.
So looking forward to another party.

Take care form D&J xx

[Charmed Life]

Squealing with delight! Thank you so much for hosting again Vanessa. You're the berries! I've already added the button to my blog. Please add me to your list.
Can't wait!!!

Hugs,
Melissa

[Papillon Bleu UK]

Ooooooooh! time for a magical and spooky party? I can't miss this Vanessa! I ve been making lots of dolls lately and they definitely need to feature in a Papillon Bleu story. ;-)

Thank you for organising this :-)))

[Papillon Bleu UK]

PS: completely forgot to congratulate you on your beautiful dolls Vanessa! I love how you combine colours.

[Donna]

I'm in! I have added the button to my sidebar ;-)

[Princess Rose]

Wow ! WHat a great idea. I love your blog and of course I'm in. I've added the button to my blog and have already started planning ! :)

http://www.rosesbeautyandthornshurt.blogspot.com/

[Betsy Bailey]

I am definitely in. :) I will be adding the blog buttons shortly.

http://www.http://fromthemindofalphabetsy.blogspot.com/

[Betsy Bailey]

My link in the last post is slightly off. The real like is

http://fromthemindofalphabetsy.blogspot.com/

[mermaiden]

Well, my pointy hat is already on, of course ;]
I'm delighted to join in the celebrations and have popped your button on my blog:

http://mermaidencreations.blogspot.com/

The dolls are *divine*!

Brightly,
Julie

ps Vanessa, check your Etsy convos, there are 2 from me :D

[Marina]

Hi Vanessita!whar a good news!

I love your party Halloween!

Count me in please.

xoxo
Only cute things
http://onlycutethingsar.blogspot.com

[carolee]

Teeheeheeheeeeee!!! (That was my very bestest witch's cackle)....

You know I'm always up for a Halloween party, and wouldn't miss YOURS for all the world!! I'll be there with pointy hat and shoes, and a wicked cool giveaway too. ;)

Off to add the banner and buttons to my blog now....

♥ Carolee

[carolee]

Oh, OOPS!! In my excitement, I forgot to leave my link. Here you go:

http://www.kingofmicestudios.blogspot.com/