Thursday, 2 July 2009

Mad Tea Party - I'm Late For a Very Important Date!


Welcome to the party!


Would you like a cupcake? I baked them myself!



Mr Bird has come along, dressed in his finest... finished with a top hat, of course!



Cup of tea perhaps? Maybe some cherries and more cupcakes?



Queen Bird has the best position in the house - perched above a bed of roses and enormous cream cake!


All that sweetness needs to be washed down with bubbly pink lemonade, fruit and little cucumber sandwiches. I know we're eating in the wrong order, but it is a mad tea party, after all.

Mr Rabbit is waving farewell from the Mad Tea Party Top Hat balloon - he had a lovely time and hopes you did too!!!


Be sure to visit all the other fun and exciting tea parties in blogland ~ starting with our exceptional hostess, Miss Vanessa herself! (Her 2009 Mad Tea Party blog post is here.)


Thanks for stopping by even though I was very late for such an important date!!!


Natasha xo



(Yay, it appears the computer is fixed.... fingers crossed!)

46 comments...:

alicew said...

These illustrations so wonderful Natasha...like something straight out of a book...love them!

Glad your computer is fixed!

tunibug said...

Lovely little party-your illustrations are very sweet!
I am glad there are still parties to discover-I don;t want them to end:)

Stacy❤

karlascottage.typepad.com said...

I'm glad you got to do this post, its really adorable!!!!

Karla

Heather - Speckled Egg said...

LOVE your sweet little illustrations! The Queen Bird is fabulous!

Victoria@WhimsybyVictoria said...

Loved your illustrations! So fun and whimsy! Glad your back, those computer problems can be so frustrating!! Have a wonderful day!

Hugs to you friend,
~Victoria~

Stephenie said...

Natasha, I just loved your post..Your illustrations are amazing...You really are so talented...Alice in Wonderland was one of my favorite child movies...Hope all is well..
stephenie

NeereAnDear said...

Totally loved this tea party.... the illustrations are awesome and quite darling... fabulous job... full of whimsy and fun

You are quite talented .....

LOTS OF HUGS
JO

Sugar Bear said...

Lovely illustrations Natasha!
Karla

TattingChic said...

...aaaaaand she's back! Woo Hoo! You are fashionably late, my dear. Word has it that it is very "in" to be late for a Mad Tea Party! So glad you could finally make it! What a darling post! :)

Glad that you are back up and running! :)

The Rose Room said...

Natasha, your illustrations are divine! Rachaelxo

The Rose Room said...

Natasha, your illustrations are divine! Rachaelxo

The Rose Room said...

Natasha, your illustrations are divine! Rachaelxo

Lori said...

well, this was worth waiting for:) Natasha, your illustrations are SO beautiful...i love the soft colors, and the overall sweetness in each and every one...glad to see you up and running:)

Rose Brier Studio said...

Your post was well worth the wait! And there's something very right about being late for a Mad Tea Party! I am a very big Alice fan! Your drawings are wonderful, thanks so much for sharing them!
~Marilee

vivian said...

well worth the wait! your drawings are so wonderful! what a fun party! did you get to visit many of the partys that people posted? OMG.. there were a lot of them. I dont think I ever did get to them all.. but I did see alot.. be sure to come back and see mine!
hugs
vivian

Valarie said...

Your tea party was definately worth waiting for. Your illustrations are amazing. Have a lovely day. xxoo Valarie

lillycottage said...

What a wonderful tea party!
Your illustrations are just gorgeous...what a wonderful idea for someone as talented as you!
Glad your computer is up and running again and you got to play tea parties after all!
Kiss Noises Linda

bluemuf said...

Well worth the wait Natasha, Such a sweet party and beautiful art work.

Hugs Karen

Bunny Rose Cottage said...

Natasha, you did such a wonderful job on these illustrations!! They are just adorable. You should do a children's book! You have so many talent's, it is just amazing!!

Love ya and glad you are back :)
Amy

Antique Rose Designs said...

Love your drawings they look very vintage. Hope you didn't eat too much cake.....lol. Take care Carol

shabbydreaming said...

Hey sweets!! LOVE all your drawings!! very cute!! So glad your computer is fixed!! I would HATE it if ours went down!! hoping you have seen the last of your computer probelms!!
HUGS
Must catch up soon!! maybe next time you will get a cuddle from the Little one!!
Mands

daylily777 said...

Hi,
I have enjoyed your illustrated tea party. Very nice. You can still come round to my party.8-)
~Myrna

Kerryanne English said...

I love the spin you put on the theme Natasha. Your illustrations are lovely and I wouldn't mind joining you for some of that pink bubbly and sweet treats.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne

Alison Gibbs said...

Great post Natasha.
Your illustrations are wonderful.
Alison

Florence and Mary said...

Your pictures are amazing... will we see them on postcards to buy soon?! Hint! Hint!

Victoria xxx

LW said...

A perfect last stop to the event of the year…
Now I can stop partying and go take a nap…
Your illustrations are fantastic…

A very Happy Tea day to YOU…

Louise

KarenHarveyCox said...

Natasha,
I LOVE your illustrated Mad Tea Party. Each one is perfectly beautiful.

Karen

Ele at abitofpinkheaven said...

Natasha, what a lovely party!

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

What AWESOME drawings!! Natasha, these are just adorable! BTW, thanks for the info about the rhinestone chain....I'm still looking for it.

Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

Angela said...

Your tea party was so worth the wait...mine on the other hand never happened! I love the "hot air Hat"...this would be a great print, hint/hint!!

Elyse said...

natasha,

what beautiful illustrations! i especially love the cake -- it's colors and wonderful details. boy, artistic creations is right!

happy tea party to you

xo
the "question-meister!"

KatCollects said...

I love the illustrations, especially the bird and bunny, so cute.
Kathy

Lori said...

Hello Natasha
Oh sweets what divine artistic tea party scenes! You know I love the cakes and Alice is adorable! I would love to see you draw Leroy one day! Sweetie, I never referred to you in my last post! i always keep up on you and knew the computer was down! Thank you for understanding. But I did indeed rethink alot about folks who have been not to honest or sincere, plus I was informed of some remarks that i am very sure are 100% true. I do agree I need to be more positive and try for my own health. You have always been such a kind and wonderful friend and I find joy when I visit and you me! Sending love,Lori

Jorgelina said...

Hi Natasha!!
These illustrations so wonderful .
what a lovely party!
Hugs

Twyla and Lindsey said...

Your artwork was worth waiting for. I'm glad I stopped by your party! Have a nice weekend! Twyla

Suz said...

Natasha,
That is wonderful! you have such a talent. I will go back and look again...and again...and again.

I am a "lurker" (that is such an awful name) who reads your blog regularly. I am going to Silver Bella this year and wish I could have met you!

We were in Australia about ten years ago and loved it. I hope to go back but it is a long, long trip.

My daughter is going to New Zealand in January for her thirtieth birthday (she will pay part and we will pay part). (obviously I am old enough to be your mom!....lol ).

I will think of you in Silver Bella. You and the other "young ones" looked so stunning in your ball gowns! I am glad it is just aprons this year!!

Hugs,
Suz
(Susan Reaney)

Amanda said...

I adore Mr. Bird! I think that is one of the cutest illustrations I've ever seen!

Cathy ~ Tadpoles and Teacups said...

Fun, fun illustrations! My favorite is the bunny in the balloon.

:)

luckygirlgifts said...

Beautiful illustrations, I love to eat my food backwards too.
Glad to have you back.
Thanks for your super sweet comments always.
Cari B.

Antique Rose Designs said...

Hi Natasha you have been tagged see my blog. Take care Carol

Zita - Mlle Magpie said...

Natasha, I just love your illustrations, especially that Queen Bird! I think she would make a most wonderful card, don't you think?

Sheila R said...

Just love all your little illustrations! The bird is just too cute with her little crown!

Andrea Singarella said...

I love, love, love your drawings, Natasha! {especially the strawberries!}
And I'm glad your computer is fixed. :)
xoxo

shabbyscraps said...

Your artistic talent amazes me!! There is no way I could draw like this! you are awesome! love it all!
xoxo, Tiffany

pinkstilettos said...

Love thes drawing!! They are great!! Daisy~

Stacy/Creativemuse said...

You always have the most charming illustrations! you do know children's books should be calling you right? why not make a lovely book?
sweet party!Thank you!
Warmly,
Stacy~Creativemuse

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