Collage Diva put on her favorite autumn dress for
A Fanciful Twist's Annual Halloween Blog Party.
She set out by entering the Forest of Wishes.
Have you been there?
Ooooh my dear readers this is no ordinary forest.
You see this is where dreams grow.
As our dear heroine, the Collage Diva walked further into the forest,
it grew darker and darker.
She followed what looked like a path leading to a bright spot.
But, when she arrived to the light, she came upon a snowy wood.
She wasn't dressed for this weather and grew cold very quickly.
Follow the light and wisps of cold air.
Can you make out the little hut?
As Collage Diva approached the door she hoped to find warm shelter.
She was getting so very cold.
Much to her relief, she was greeted by three friendly looking witches.
They welcomed her in and invited her to join them at their table.
They sat around a large melon.
Mind you, this was no ordinary melon, this was a magical melon.
One of the very kind witches waved her wand and
spoke words that the Collage Diva could not understand.
The melon split open and the witch pulled out some seeds...
...and tossed them onto a dish.
All three witches examined the dish in silence.
After what seemed like an eternity, they looked at one another and smiled.
Collage Diva sat quietly taking it all in.
The witches pulled out a bottle of brain tonic
and offered a glass to our Collage Diva.
The tonic felt warm as it went down.
The witches all watched her as she drained her glass.
The warm glow filled her up and she felt courage.
Collage Diva broke the silence, "Thank you for welcoming in to your home."
The witch who poured the brew spoke up,
"My dear, you have an important journey to take. This tonic will give you the courage
and wisdom you need to find your way."
A second witch spoke,
"Please trust us with what we are about to ask of you."
The third witch added,
"You are right where you need to be and
ready for what you are about to embark on."
Without knowing what was to be asked of her the Collage Diva was feeling brave.
She said without hesitation, "Yes, I'm ready!"
The witches smiled and called for "Mildred"
a huge spider who appeared before them.
"My dear" said one of the witches, "You are to ride on the back of our
pet spider Mildred. She is going to take you down to the river
where you will find passage to a magical land."
Much to her surprise, Collage Diva felt comfortable with Mildred
and she did as the witches urged her. The two set off to the river.
Just as the witches had told her, there was a darling boat at the river.
Collage Diva left Mildred the spider and boarded the boat.
Gently it sailed southward carrying the diva.
When she arrived at the shore there was a magnificent home made of stone, shells, and sea glass.
Somehow she knew she was in the land of the fairies.
Collage Diva walked into the home and looked around
but sadly there was no one home. There were no fairies to be found.
"Maybe I'll look around. I want to meet a REAL fairy."
The Collage Diva walked around and came upon another interesting looking place.
She walked up the large steps to the entrance.
Just outside the entrance was a journal on a table.
Collage Diva picked up the journal and flipped through the pages.
"Oh this look like the prompts from my Journey of the Heart Journal!"
she exclaimed. "I think the fairy who lives here may know of my work
at True North Arts. How exciting!"
"Hello?" Collage Diva called out.
But she heard only silence.
She looked around and could see that the fairy who lived here was indeed an artist.
Look at that mushroom palette!
..and the beautiful colors of paint!
But alas, the Collage Diva left the fairy studio without meeting a fairy.
The diva came upon a sign inviting her to ride the
Fairy go Round.
"Maybe if I ride the Fairy go Round I'll spy a fairy?"
The Collage Diva boarded one of the fluffy birds and circled around and around.
There were no fairies in sight.
Collage Diva came to a Fairy Wheel.
She saw how high that fairy wheel spun around.
"Ohhhh, if I ride this wheel, I will be able to see far" thought the diva,
"then maybe I'll see a fairy?"
She rode in one of the nest like baskets.
As she climbed up high she saw what she was looking for...
...there in the distance was a fairy!
As soon as the wheel circle back down to the ground, she jumped out
and headed straight for the
Fuschia Fairy.
Collage Diva followed this cutie all the way down to the pond...
where they came upon the sweet fairy who loves to play amongst the lily pads.
As Collage Diva watched the fairy play in the water,
she felt as if she had wings of her own.
Lo and behold, she actually sprouted a pair of small wings!
"How did this happen?" she asked.
For the first time, the fairies noticed her and spoke to her.
"Hello sweet friend. We've been waiting for you to arrive.
You see, you've earned those wings!"
"But how?" asked Collage Diva.
"You have opened your heart
and shared with such a generosity of spirit" said the Fuschia Fairy.
"I've been following your Journey of the Heart Journal
at True North Arts."
"Was that your studio on the way to the Fairy go Round?"
The Fuschia Fairy blushed, "Yes! That is my humble little studio. I am so grateful
to you dear diva for sharing your journey. Each week I look forward to the
themes that you explore and the prompts give me ideas for
my own journal writing and artwork."
The Lilypad Fairy added,
"Your wings are small and weak. Keep sharing from your heart
and they will grow strong. They will help you as you
continue on your journey."
The Collage Diva visited for a whole fortnight.
Did you enjoy the fairy homes in today's post?
Be sure to come back and visit here at www.collagediva.com
each day in this next week to see more
photos from Collage Diva's visit with the fairies. There are so many
more delightful homes to tour.
Before you go, Collage Diva, the three witches, and the fairies would like for you to
have a few party gifts.
CLICK HERE to download a copy of the Brain Tonic and Three Witches Brew labels.
They are ready to print, cut, and glue to your favorite bottles.
They make a great decoration for the spooky holidays.
This week's Journey of the Heart Journal page invites you to play
in the pond amongst the lily pads. Download this journal page and
explore the maker of magic in you! How can you add a little
play and whimsy in your life and the lives you touch this week?
>> Download the Journey of the Heart Journal - Generosity of Spirit (high print resolution)
>> Download the low resolution (quick opening, smaller version)
If you like this week's Journey of the Heart Journal page, CLICK HERE to learn more about this journal and how you can get the rest of the journal for FREE.
Be sure to visit the other Halloween Blog parties happening today. Visit our lovely and talented hostess, Vanessa at A Fanciful Twist. She is truly a maker of magic and a HUGE inspiration to me.
>> Head this way! <<
Have a magical and whimiscal week,
Kathryn Antyr, Collage Diva
amazing post! happy halloween!!!
http://apinkdreamer.blogspot.com/2011/10/little-fanciful-magic-party-and.html
Posted by: eleni | October 22, 2011 at 07:13 AM
Ooh I so adore those fairy homes and all the treasures inside. What wonderment and magic! I loved taking this journey with you!
Posted by: Lisa WrightStuff | October 22, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Oh, I just love your creations!!
Great story!
Posted by: Christina Persson | October 22, 2011 at 12:07 PM
such a beautiful and magical party!! so thrilled to be a part of it!! i must ride the ferris wheel!!
thanks for having me
lisa by the bay
Posted by: Lisa | October 22, 2011 at 12:29 PM
What a wonderful story - The photography is perfect for this magical story - You never seem to disappoint - I love this story - What a treat for all of us!
Posted by: Kristine | October 22, 2011 at 12:35 PM
what a lovely, creative post. just lovely.
Posted by: Jackie | October 22, 2011 at 12:35 PM
Wonderful story telling and I just LOVE the Fairy Go Round!!!
Happy Halloween
Posted by: Alisa | October 22, 2011 at 01:18 PM
My Dear Kathryn! I am simply and honestly blown away by this post of yours!I can not even find the words to describe how magical and enchanting your story was and I would greatly encourage you to explore being a children's book author. I am illustrating a series of children's books and would love to see your stories in print...you have a real GIFT for story telling and for touching the heart with your messages. I also am so thankful for the downloads of your gorgeous labels! I am just in awe...those photos with the swirling orbs and all!! Thank you so much for sharing and I did sign up for your journaling prompts..can't wait to see more of what you are doing! Brightest Blessings to a very talented woman! bertie
www.awildberrywitch.blogspot.com
Posted by: bertie | October 22, 2011 at 01:45 PM
What a wonderful, magical adventure. I'd like to drink some of that Brain Tonic so thanks much for the label. I just LOVE the artist studio!
Posted by: maggie | October 22, 2011 at 01:55 PM
Oh my~ I LOVE the faerie houses and wheel, and your collage faerie is wonderful! I like making faerie things too. Lovely post!
~Kim
Bonne Nuit Designs art doll puppets
Posted by: Bonne Nuit Designs | October 22, 2011 at 02:10 PM
Kathryn - how lovely, fancifull, and special! Thank you for the beautiful Fairy Journey!
Posted by: Betsy | October 22, 2011 at 04:43 PM
What a magical adventure! I would love to ride a Fairy-go-Round and a Fairy Wheel...
Please stop by if you get some time and visit my little party for a Halloween tale and some zombie cookies: http://joyfullydonna.blogspot.com/2011/10/halloween-party.html
Enjoy the rest of the weekend - Blessings!
Posted by: Donna | October 22, 2011 at 04:47 PM
I do indeed LOVE those faerie houses! Thank you for a really fun party!!! :)
Please feel free to visit my party:
http://faeriemooncreations.blogspot.com/2011/10/halloween-party-and-giveaway.html
Enjoy the festivities! :) Theresa
Posted by: Theresa | October 22, 2011 at 06:28 PM
Hello Kathryn,
It seems my comment may not have worked, sent you one this morning first thing. I was so excited to see what your story would be.
I was so thrilled and enchanted by the story and your gorgeous pictures. Those little minis of everything are the cutest things ever. How fun that you made the story with you in it and your journey. I can't wait to read the rest of it and see more fabulous pictures.
You are so sweet and talented at story telling. Love this so much, you should do more of these.
See you tomorrow at the little fairy house!!
Posted by: dawn | October 22, 2011 at 07:21 PM
O, I love this fairy journal. Such a wonderful time.
Your photos are so magical...I can't figure out how you did them. :)
Thanks for coming by my party...I am linking up to follow you thru the woods and to the sea....:))
xoxo bj
Posted by: bj | October 22, 2011 at 09:06 PM
What an utterly delightful and enchanting visit you've given us ~ wow! A true treasure of a find you are! Wishing you continued magickal journeys!
♥Sharon
Posted by: PlumroseLane | October 22, 2011 at 09:14 PM
What a beautiful post!! And beautiful photos. Thank you for sharing ths experience and tale with us.
Thanks for stopping by!
Have a lovely day!
Posted by: Kam | October 22, 2011 at 09:16 PM
Oh sweet Kathryn, i really really enjoyed this post so much!! It's beautiful and the photos are awesome! I wish i could be there! Thanks so much for sharing and Halloween is always such a fun celebration! I just wish people would celebrate it here in malaysia too. Have a lovely merry happy weekend and love to you!
Posted by: Jacqueline | October 22, 2011 at 09:30 PM
My oh my what a magical PARTY! You've outdone yourself.
Happy Halloween Kathryn : )
Posted by: melissa | October 22, 2011 at 10:33 PM
Those are wonderful fairy garden homes! I would love to feature you on my new site sacredmood as soon as it's up. Your very creative and I enjoyed looking around. Stormy...atwistoflife@blogspot.com
Posted by: Stormy | October 23, 2011 at 12:14 AM
Fairy Go Round is genius!
Posted by: Italian Postcards | October 23, 2011 at 03:00 AM
Did you make all those little fairy houses yourself? They are amazing.
Such a wonderful story as well, I loved hearing about the journey. :-)
http://phoenixra.blogspot.com/2011/10/wonderings-on-halloween-party.html
Posted by: Rachel Smith | October 23, 2011 at 07:04 AM
A truly magical and faerie wonderful party, Kathryn. I love all the intricate detail of the Faerie world you created.
Posted by: Shell | October 23, 2011 at 12:28 PM
What a beautiful posting! I loved the Fairy Wheel and all the Fairy homes! I will have to return to see more!
I do hope you will visit my Halloween party!
http://www.anaboocreationsbysylvia.blogspot.com
Happy Halloween!
Sylvia
Posted by: Sylvia Smiser | October 23, 2011 at 01:02 PM
The parties are getting better and better!
I'm going thru them in alphabetical order.
Yours is marvelous! The pictures are fantastic. Thanks for inviting me!
And thanks so much for the neat labels to download!
H A P P Y H A L L O W E E N!!!!
Posted by: Loretta Houben | October 23, 2011 at 03:37 PM