Friday, April 29, 2011

Royal Tea Bridal Shower Blog Hop Day #2

I hope you enjoyed Day #1 of the blog hop...now on to Day #2!

You likely got to me from Monica's blog; however if you didn't you might want to start at the beginning at Ellen's blog, our wonderful hostess!

Here is the complete lineup in case you get lost along the way:
Ellen at http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/
Alex at http://youhadmeatcraft.com/
Jennifer at http://craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/
Nicolette at http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com/
Jessica at http://customcreationsbyjessica.blogspot.com/
Stacey at http://creatingacraftylife.blogspot.com/
Holly at http://scrappily-everafter.blogspot.com/
Jacqueline at http://madebyjacqueline.blogspot.com/
Corri at http://buglvr.blogspot.com/
Mandie at http://mandiesscrappin.blogspot.com/
Christel at http://onescrappinsista.blogspot.com/
Nadia at http://nadiasbeautifulmess.blogspot.com/
Theresa at http://thescrapbookingqueen.com/
Lori at http://savingmine.blogspot.com/
Michelle at http://queenofmycraftroom.blogspot.com/
Monica at http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/
Amanda at http://stellarscraps.blogspot.com/
Brynn at http://flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com/
Nikki at http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/
Elaine at http://expressionsbyelaine.blogspot.com/
Gina at http://ginascraftingspot.com/
Shannon at http://purplelionpaper.com/blog
Lisa at http://lisahjulberg.blogspot.com/
Jen at http://jenscraftcorner.blogspot.com/
Sue at http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/


Alright, here is my project! I used Disney Classics to make a Mad Hatter shaped card. While I was making the card, I was thinking about an appropriate sentiment for the silly character. Yes, of course, Johnny Depp's version kept popping in my head, but I wanted to stay true to the original Lewis Carroll version. Well, Wikipedia came to the rescue and they talked about a riddle that the Hatter said the book and I had to use it on the card.
Yes, it says "Why is a raven like a writing desk?" Completely and utter nonsense! Carroll intended to leave the riddle unanswered but after much badgering, he wrote that they were alike "Because it can produce a few notes, though they are very flat; and it is nevar put with the wrong end in front!".

Well, if my printer had ink I would have printed out something for the inside that said "Because it can produce a few notes...oh, who cares? Let's Party!" I think it would be soooo cute for an Alice in Wonderland party!

A few closeups:

I used Varsity Letter for the words and they actually cut really good! I also pop-dotted the speech bubble, which I cut from Create a Critter, so it would stand out from the Hatter.

I hope you enjoy my project and all of the others on the hop!

Hop on over to Brynn's blog and see what she has in store for you today!

14 comments:

  1. I love the mad hatter and he truly does embrace some of our utter nonsense over the royals! :)
    kristyscraps@sbcglobal.net

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  2. Very cute card and the Mad Hatter makes it perfect. TFS!!
    cowbelleru@sbcglobal.net

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  3. Great card..love the Mad Hatter! TFS!
    firelass51@aol.com

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  4. Love this card! I think I am going to have to get this cart now lol. GREAT job on the faux stitching too its a nice touch! I never knew he ment for the riddle to go unanswered, I like that little new piece of trivia, thanks!
    Therea
    tmdettloff@gmail.com

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  5. such detail.... it is so cute.

    New follower thanks to Monica from Scrap 2 Treasure, loving the Hop. Linn from Linns Scrap Shack

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  6. I love the Mad Hatter's utter nonsense! He makes for a cute card too!

    Melissa
    www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com

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  7. Too cute!!
    Hummer Hugs,
    Misty
    http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
    hummingbird204 at comcast dot net

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  8. I love this! I think he should have left the riddle unsolved!

    america57@comcast.net

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  9. I think I found my next Cricut cartridge. Great card for me, a HUGE disney Lover.


    Happy Scrappin'

    Sue B
    Suenj99 at yahoo dot com
    http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/

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  10. Great idea. I'd love to see the full card

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  11. Very cool!
    Www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com
    Craftycardgallery at gmail dot com

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  12. The Mad Hatter....Too cute.
    nana5604 at gmail dot com

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  13. So Fabulous! I ♥ the Mad Hatter!


    ~Stacey~
    CreatingACraftyLife.blogspot.com

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