Collage Diva received an invitation to a Mad Hatter Tea Party. She put on her favorite dress and headed
into the Forest of Wishes. Did you know this is where dreams grow?
A storm blew in very quickly. {click to enlarge image}
Collage Diva came upon a house. "Maybe I can find shelter here?" she thought. {click to enlarge image}
Little did Collage Diva know this was no ordinary house. It was a magical house in the forest of wishes.
No one seemed to be home. Collage Diva looked around and noticed a beautiful table with a present and treats.
The present looked so pretty that Collage Diva couldn't help but to take a closer look.
Much to her surprise the package had a postcard tucked in it addressed to her.
She pulled up a chair to read the card.
The card was addressed, "My dearest younger self."
"Could it really be from my older self?" she thought.
{click on the postcard image to enlarge}
Collage Diva loves to journal, but of course her wiser and older self knew that.
"I just love how this package is wrapped."
Smiling, Collage Diva realized that she would know that too. {wink}
Inside the beautiful package was the "Journey of the Heart" Journal as mentioned in the note.
Collage Diva poured herself a cup of dark hot chocolate...
...and enjoyed eating this decadent dessert as she looked through the journal.
Don't go just yet!
We want you to get your own Journey of the Heart Journal. Here is how!
CLICK HERE to download the first three pages of the journal. (pdf)
Subscribe to the True North Arts/Collage Diva newsletter to get more journal pages for free! That's right, subscribers will get access to a weekly journal page with new artwork, prompts, affirmations, and/or inspirational quotes. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Thank you all for visiting! Now be sure to visit the other Mad Hatter Tea Parties. Many thanks to our darling hostess, Vanessa. She knows how to throw the most magical parties and has been a HUGE inspiration to me.
{soul hugs}
Kathryn, Collage Diva
Fabulous post as always - love the detail. The journal is a beautiful gift!
Posted by: Megan Warren | June 25, 2011 at 12:41 AM
Wow, you sure are one creative soul. I love it!
Fellow bootie beaner!!!
Posted by: Elizabeth | June 25, 2011 at 12:54 AM
Absolutely delightful! You never cease to amaze me with your creativity. x
Posted by: Joan Bell | June 25, 2011 at 02:04 AM
thank you for this short "film"
Posted by: jova | June 25, 2011 at 02:36 AM
What a lovely idea....oh how I wish I had a postcard waiting for me.....like 10 years ago...haha!
Thanks for having me here :D
Posted by: Cameron | June 25, 2011 at 04:31 AM
Thank you for the wonderful gift. I look forward to returning and visiting longer. Today I must be on my way, many miles to travel.
http://dogsmom.wordpress.com/2011/06/24/dreaming-madly-of-tea/
Posted by: DogsMom | June 25, 2011 at 07:13 AM
what a wonderful party! thanks for inviting me!!!
http://apinkdreamer.blogspot.com/2011/06/mad-tea-summer-party-in-pumpkinland.html
thanks for the gifts!!!
Posted by: eleni | June 25, 2011 at 07:23 AM
Thanks for inviting me to your party.
http://pixiepages.blogspot.com/2011/06/mad-tea-tasting-extravaganza.html
Posted by: Pixie | June 25, 2011 at 07:59 AM
Thanks for the story, hot chocolate and dessert. Loved the dessert. :)
Posted by: NatashaMay | June 25, 2011 at 08:06 AM
Kathryn,
Thank you so much for having me, the hot chocolate and dessert were scrumptious, but what a beautiful gift indeed. It will always be treasured.
Dale
Posted by: Dale Morris | June 25, 2011 at 09:10 AM
oh I could just just go for that hot chocolate. Yum. Hugs Sara
Posted by: sara twycross | June 25, 2011 at 09:12 AM
You are so creative, Kathryn, and your blog posts so elegant and beautifully photographed. I have always loved your little stories! Wonderful! Thanks for the invitation!
Posted by: Arlene Holtz | June 25, 2011 at 09:22 AM
Well, this party was so beautiful I didn't want to leave! Thank you so much for inviting me! Twyla
Posted by: two crazy crafters | June 25, 2011 at 09:25 AM
Thank you all for the comments. A lot of love goes into designing and producing these posts and it warms my heart that it brings delight to others.
Im smiling from the inside out!
Kathryn Antyr
Posted by: Kathryn - Collage Diva | June 25, 2011 at 09:33 AM
Thanks for sharing such a warm and lovely tea party. Your journal is such a great idea and I loved the post code to your younger self.
I'd love for you to visit my tea party too http://phoenixra.blogspot.com/2011/06/wonderings-on-tea-party.html
Posted by: Rachel Smith | June 25, 2011 at 09:37 AM
What a thoughtful wonderful idea. To me it is an act of love. I wonder why/how it is that women are not closer than we are. So much understanding and kindness just isn't in my life. You are a wonderful person just to think like this. I wish you peace and happiness
Posted by: sandy | June 25, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Kathryn, have you ever considered creating books professionally? You have such a wonderful imagination.
Posted by: teri | June 25, 2011 at 10:21 AM
Oh Sandy you just brought tears to my eyes. Over the years I have been told that I am too generous. I will never stop giving and giving so freely. It is who I am. Enjoy the journal. Thank you so much for your words. My heart is touched!
{soul hugs} k
Posted by: Kathryn - Collage Diva | June 25, 2011 at 10:25 AM
thank you for a lovely tea party! that dessert looks heavenly!
cheers
lisa
Posted by: Lisa | June 25, 2011 at 10:46 AM
what a cute Mad tea party post
I have enjoyed your post very much!
from so far away
Visit me anytime...
xoxo
Posted by: Only Cute Things | June 25, 2011 at 10:58 AM
Hi Kathryn - This is wonderful! The enfolding story here and all the little details are just exquisite. Your Journey of the Heart journal is a special gift and an inspiration for everyone. Thank you for sharing this heartfelt journal with us. You are so creative!
Posted by: Mary | June 25, 2011 at 11:20 AM
How original - you can bet I will be following. That hot chocolate hit the spot!
Thanks for visiting!
Tabitha of
http://pabkins.blogspot.com/2011/06/mad-tea-party-my-wonderland-wedding.html
Posted by: Tabitha Jensen | June 25, 2011 at 11:37 AM
My dear Kathryn, our own Collage Diva,
Thanks for opening your magical treehouse door for this Mad Hatter Tea Party moment! You never cease to amaze me and make me grateful for all we have shared. You know how much I love a delicious Tea Party. :) The postcard is perfect and touching. We should all write more often to our younger selves, imparting the wisdom we have gleaned along the way. Every day is truly part of a beautiful journey towards wisdom. I love sharing it with you.
Much love to my soul sister,
Deb
Posted by: Deborah-Boston | June 25, 2011 at 11:57 AM
Just beautiful! I love the Art and the photoys. The tea is so inviting
Posted by: Melanie Statnick | June 25, 2011 at 01:28 PM
wonderful!!!
Posted by: carol harlan | June 25, 2011 at 01:42 PM