Mad Tea Party Today!

The time is here.

Let’s give a cheer!

It’s really quite mad,

when you stop to think,

that it’s been one year

since the party was here.

And all across blogland

for you to enjoy,

it’s July thirteenth,

and the Mad Parties appear.

I hope you like steampunk.

It's our theme for this year.

It may be quite crazy,

but that's why we're all here!

Most of the digital steampunk elements I've used in the pictures I created have come from two incredible digital steampunk kits created by Studio Rebecca and Studio Tangie at scrapbookgraphics.com. You may want to visit these links so you can get the kits to use in your own art:

 http://shop.scrapbookgraphics.com/Steampunk-Wonderland.html

http://shop.scrapbookgraphics.com/Steampunk-Utopia-LIMITED-EDITION-BUNDLE-for-10-Days-Only.html

(Please click on any picture to see a larger size.)

"Now on to the madness, I mean, party. Oh dear!"

"Hello! I am the Mad Hatter. I am your host.
Bill painted me special with all the right gear."

"It appears more quests are arriving."

(Gif found at http://www.brothers-brick.com/ )

"Hello! What's that?
You didn't bring a hat?
You don't need to worry.
We've plenty right here."

"My, you do look so dashing
 wearing feathers on your hat.
It may seem precocious

but gears are all that!

(Background photo by Eric Tenin of Paris Daily Photo.)  


"Oh. You aren't sure what steampunk is?
 Let me help you. I know!
 If you have just a minute,
watch the show just below."

"Now unto the party! The tea is all ready and the guests are all here."

"Please grab a cup, and then unto the rot!"

"Boys, we don't call it rot.

We may be quite mad,

but manners we got."

"If you prefer Victorian, then here's one for you."

"There's three types of tea. Have whatever you like."

Earl Grey

Lemon Ginger

Strawberry Rose Oolong Tea


"You're standing here.
But the food's over there.
If you step over yonder,
you can see who's all here."

(Don't worry about the spider. She made of small gears.)



"Why, it's the Queen of Tarts!
But where is her crown?
She always brings goodies.
Let's gobble them down!"

"No, don't worry.
I didn't forget my famous lemon tarts.
Just fill up your plate,
and let the fun start!"

(Background image from http://weddingphotography.com.ph/)

"That was exciting! Is it time for more refreshments?"

(Found on Tumblir page of belaquadros.)

"Steampunk cake. What a beauty!"

"Oh look. Here's another of Bill's mixed-media steampunk paintings. I guess owls like steampunk, too. In fact, it looks like it has been drinking some of our mad tea!"

"And standing right next to it is Lady June.
How are you, my dear? 
You're always so fancy
 each year after year!"

 

"I never miss a Mad Tea Party
especially when it's here.
I'm already planning the hat
 I'll be wearing next year."

"The clock sure is ticking.
Our party is about done.
But before you go hopping,
we need a little more fun!"

"That's just what we needed.
Now it's time you're away.
You have plenty of parties
you'll want to visit today!

(Hey! That's me!)

Now just click on this link and you'll be on your way:
http://afancifultwist.typepad.com/

(Additional steampunk elements used were from Holliewood's kit "Steampunk Animals" and EMS' kit "Steampunk. The animated gifs were found at The Steampunk Forum.)