Sunday 5 October 2014

Alice in Wonderland themed tea party


 *Before I start this post I would just like to let you know that I am not a normal teenager.*

 Bit of a different kind of post today. So recently I organised an Alice in Wonderland themed tea party as part of this come-dine-with me thing my friends and I are doing. This was so much fun to plan and organise!I love being able to be creative like this! I also made all my friends dress up as one of the characters. I based it mainly around the 2010 Tim Burton Alice in Wonderland.


I made these little "Drink Me" bottles by filling old spice bottles with water and food colouring.




I added little details like mismatched tea cups and playing cards around the room and on the table.


I had been gathering various teacups and teapots from friends and charity shops for weeks. 


Savoury food consisted of sandwiches pastries and pies.


I also covered the table in lace and doileys.





I made a little "This Way, That Way" sign to put outside.



 
(Left to right) White Queen, Rabbit (in a donkey onesey), Red queen, Alice, Mouse, Tweedledee, Tweedledum, The Mad Hatter (Me) and the Caterpillar.

We're all a little mad but all the best people are (see what I did there?).




I was of course the Mad Hatter. I made the hat using cardboard, paper mache, fabric and a lot of stables.


The costume was made from items of clothing I found in my house. My mums coat, my old school trousers, my brother's shoes, my scarf, shirt and socks. I also made the string of sewing reels.


I might do a tutorial on the makeup, hair and hat. It would make a great halloween costume!



I put fairy lights and netting above the table, giving the room a magical effect.



For dessert we had sponge cake and assorted cupcakes.


I hope you enjoyed this random post. It was so much fun so I had to write about it. I really like doing lifestyle posts like this. I also hope this has given you some ideas for Halloween!

Étáin

xxx


14 comments:

  1. such a cool idea, looks great!

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  2. this is literally the cutest thing ever! i would love to do something like this! id love it if youd comment back http://www.amyelizabethfashion.com/2014/10/zoella-beauty.html xx

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  3. This is such a fun party idea, love the theme! Looks like lots of fun :)

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  4. I'm so sad I've been waiting for this post for so long! Haha it was a great night and you did a brilliant job- as the beautiful pictures show :) You have certainly set the standard for our Come Dine With Me! XD xx

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  5. Great post! Such a fab idea - I'd love to do something like this!x

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  6. love your mad hatter outfit, you look brilliant!

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  7. This is amazing !!!
    From the outfit to the sign post and the food and the deco and everythiiiing ! WOUAW !

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