Alice in Wonderland

Yes, we saw the movie.

Yes, we loved it.

More than the original if you are interested.

Now, I'm not in a position, nor do I have the energy to pull off such amazing feats as the people over at PartyWishes who do the most amazing parties.  I've linked to them for your viewing pleasure.  Seriously, I think Disney hired her to do an Alice themed party!  Whenever I need inspiration, I pull up Donna's site.  When we move, one idea of hers I cannot wait to use is Backyard Movie Nights!  What a wonderful way to celebrate summer and friends/family in your own home.  Even if I can't manage the backyard thing, I'm putting a room together to pull it off!  CANNOT WAIT!

So, back to our theme.  I started a new job recently and at the same time, by body decided that a serious bought of bronchitis was just the thing to make a good first impression.  I haven't had much time to play lately.  My brushes have been calling; alas, I've not been able to answer.  For my son's 12th birthday he wanted to see Alice in Wonderland on opening night.  That we could handle.   The following day, he wanted to go shopping for a top hat.  Now, you can't really find the top hat our lovely Mad Hatter wears without dropping some serious cash.  Being the thrifty, do-it-your-selfer I am, that wasn't happening.  So we found a simple top hat and set about embellishing it ourself.  The first run was less than satisfactory.  However, I hope you'll agree that with a bit more effort, we really hit upon something reminiscent of the movie but still unique.

 

This birdy likes to travel by hat :)

 

 

Looked everywhere for Eat Me and Drink Me charms and FOUND THEM!   

Yes, I did a Happy Dance!  I'll admit it! :) 

  

We made the hat pins ourselves.  Bead store and 20 gage wire. 

Thank you Mr. Peacock! 

  

Get it?  Tea Time?

 

Best button find of the search!

 Alex modeling his hat for me.

My other inspiration was a recent face I got to paint.  The pics aren't that great, the girl just didn't really want to pose.  The face turned out pretty cool.

 

Enjoy!