Who would have guessed that a bit of art, wise-guy stories, and a few visits from a pirate (here, here, here, here, and here!)could lead to 100 posts? But here I am. And here you are, having made this lighthearted journey way more fun because of your company. So of course, I need to thank you properly. And how better than with the traditional Swashbuckler Soiree. What? Not traditional? Well, it is now!
Think ruffled shirts, buckled boots, and sword fights. Damsels in distress, fantastic flounced skirts, and of course, corsets . Maybe buried treasure, maps, and ships that pass in the night. Plumed hats, flags hoisted, and romance. And did I mention pirates? I'm sure there are many more images I've stirred up in your minds that I haven't even thought of.
The plan is to gather back here (this is an on-line web party) on May 3rd where I will have all of your blogs listed with the links to everyone. All of you will post your swashbuckler-esque creations on your own blogs. Then we will set sail and pop over to each other's blogs and see all of your artwork! We can celebrate all day and into the evening, be it in a costume, or with creations of clay, paper art, dolls, photography, etc. Or even a pirate story would be very cool - whatever!! And whether we've met before or not, you are all invited. Invite a friend to come with you. And the day after the party I will put the names of all who attended in....yes, you guessed it, a pirate's hat and draw the name of the person who will be crowned, "Queen of the Swashbuckler Soiree"! And a little something from me will find it's way to the winner.
So, who's joining me?? Don't force me to make you walk the plank!! Leave a comment (make sure I have your name and link)and I will add your name to the list of swashbuckler-ettes. This is sure to be a Jolly Roger of a good time!!
PS- Feel free to use the Swashbuckler banner on your blog if you're joining in the fun! (If you need it resized, I can do it for you).
PS!!! It's not too late to sign up so leave a comment if you want to join in!!!
I would adore to come aboard-beautiful site-so glad I found it.
Love your art-Jane
Posted by: Jane Lynch | April 22, 2009 at 07:37 PM
This will be my first online party!
Thanks for the invite!!
I have visions of gwen stefani hanging from a tightrope! AAARRRRR
hee hee
aka~The Rhinestone Contessa
Posted by: Vanessa Johanning | January 21, 2009 at 02:53 PM
Am I to late or may I still join the fun.
Please add me on if I am not to late. And I thank you Las'
Loving all your fine Pirates treasures.
arrrrre maity,
Becky
Posted by: Becky | May 03, 2008 at 05:15 PM
Am I fashhionably late? I would like to attend! I havent a thing to wear, so I would have to be the scullery maid, you'll need one for all the broken dishes, what with the rum and coke drinking wenches and blokes! I am busy getting my little pirate ready now. Pam
Posted by: Pamela Overmier | May 03, 2008 at 11:39 AM
Ready and waiting, oh Queen of the Jolly Roger!
Posted by: Dorian Fletcher | May 02, 2008 at 10:58 PM
Well, Donna...I managed to slap something together to join in the festivities. Please add me to the list of swashbucklerettes.
Posted by: Dorian Fletcher | May 02, 2008 at 08:29 PM
I'll be posting a splashingly fun pirate collage in the next day or so!
Posted by: lila | May 02, 2008 at 05:14 PM
Sorry to ask a question so late, but just wondering about the time...I have to work in the morning just for two hours and am wondering if I should try to post my pics before then or is around 1:00 - 2:00 okay?
Sorry - couldn't figure out the banner (techno-lamo...)
Posted by: Black-Eyed Suzie | May 02, 2008 at 04:13 PM
hello... my pirate passions have been posted..
Posted by: Debra Schoch | May 02, 2008 at 01:58 PM
Oh goody, I just found out about this too. I'll be crafting to get something up for Saturday. Count me in too please.
Posted by: Melissa | May 02, 2008 at 12:59 AM
I'd love to join -- is it too late? I certainly hope not, as we visit an old pirate hangout almost every month. Absolutely beautiful blog -- I am delighted to find you and look forward to reading more.
Best,
Rosalyn-Sue
Posted by: Rosalyn-Sue | May 01, 2008 at 09:53 PM
Ahoy from the Pirate Vessel Bluebird! This is our first docking in your port so there's some exploring to be done. In the meantime, mayhap the crew can find something in our holds to contribute to the soiree ;- )
Posted by: Magpie Sue | May 01, 2008 at 04:10 PM
oooh - how did i miss this?? Is it too late to join? If I craft my little brains out b/w now and Saturday, I know I can come up with something briny and barnacly!
Posted by: Black-Eyed Suzie | May 01, 2008 at 09:51 AM
Ho ho hum with me bottle o' rum....I'll be there! Thanks for the
invite....hope you don't mind a few swarthy types attendin! I'm a woman before my time dontcha know!
Posted by: giggles | April 30, 2008 at 05:57 PM
I am willing to walk the plank matey. Please sign me up for the pirate party! I wrote a pirate poem that will be perfect for this. Ahhh, matey see you there.
-Mya
Posted by: mya | April 29, 2008 at 08:09 AM
Sounds like so much fun! Can I play too? Now where are my scissors?
Posted by: rebecca woodward | April 27, 2008 at 12:47 PM
please add me to this pirate list..and i correct myself on my last comment, the mvie was the crimson pirate,but was thinking too of capt.blood..both fun swashbuckling movies..
Posted by: Debra Schoch | April 27, 2008 at 07:43 AM
OK. I've been thinking and thinking..."I want to participate in Donna's pirate thingee but what do I make??? What do I do??" So, I've been stalling and thinking!! All I can think of is that kids movie "The Goonies" and one-eyed-Willie!! I'll try to come up with something...so count me in!! xxoo, Dawn
Posted by: Dawn | April 26, 2008 at 10:08 PM
Hi There,
Standing in my Crows Nest peering at you from avast distance...............
Can I join in, pleeese..
xx
Posted by: Julia Rose | April 26, 2008 at 05:27 PM
Brilliant! Indeed you can absolutely count me in on this. Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum!
Posted by: cdm | April 26, 2008 at 09:13 AM
Dear Donna, I am sure I signed up somewhere up there amongst the comments. If not, please count me in. I want to thank you for your fabulous inspiration...I am off on an adventure today in search of all things pirates. Thanks for reminding me to be Peter Pan for the day. I can't wait to create for your Soiree. Karen
Posted by: karen | April 24, 2008 at 07:07 AM
This sounds like so much fun! I would love to stop by for the party...I'm off to make something for the soiree and dust the cobwebs off my party dress!
~Heather
Posted by: bumblebird | April 23, 2008 at 05:42 PM
Yo ho, Yo ho, a pirate's life for me! I'm in Donna. Who can resist a soiree? Not me. I'll be sailing along with you on May 3rd.
Posted by: Holley | April 23, 2008 at 11:47 AM
I am in for sure!!!!! xoxo This is soooo exciting!!!!
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | April 23, 2008 at 09:10 AM
Oh sounds so much fun-count me in!!! I know a mermaid who has been dreaming of a pirate love, she will be there. See you then!
Posted by: Kelley | April 23, 2008 at 09:04 AM
I'll be there! I'll have on my best eyepatch and a sharp saber, so move over maties and let me in!
Posted by: Kim Gibson | April 23, 2008 at 06:25 AM
I just love these way cool blog parties. Deana
Posted by: Deana Hager | April 22, 2008 at 11:37 PM
Ahoy, i'd lo'e t' attend and would be honored t' play. Congrats on 100 bountiful posts and your booty is worth a kin's ransom!
Connie
Posted by: Altered Route | April 22, 2008 at 11:32 PM
It took me a while to join the party but we have just the thing happening now and can't wait to share with you all in a few days time.
Posted by: Pearl Maple | April 22, 2008 at 05:05 PM
I just found your site when I visited Ann-Denise's site. OOH, I like the sound of this, count me in!
All the best!
Lisa!
Posted by: Lisa Kettell | April 22, 2008 at 09:31 AM
Oh my goodness...I would love to participate :)...count me in:)
:)Doreen
Posted by: Doreen Frost | April 21, 2008 at 08:44 AM
I be there, o' I wouldn't miss it for theeeeee world!
~Monica :)
Posted by: monica magness | April 21, 2008 at 06:16 AM
This sounds like so much fun. Oh, yes I would love to join in too. I don't know the person named Pearl, but she just cracked me up with her comment above. Well count me in.
Karen
Posted by: karen | April 20, 2008 at 01:09 PM
I want to be a swashbuckler-ette! Please do count me in on the festivities and definetly add an extra bottle of rum for me!
Posted by: Alice | April 20, 2008 at 09:17 AM
Karen at A'Musements enticed me to join in the fun, maybe I can come up with some worthy tidbit.
Posted by: christie | April 17, 2008 at 06:21 PM
Congrats on ypur 100th post, Please sign me up sound like so much fun.I will post your banner
love Debb
Posted by: Debb George | April 17, 2008 at 07:18 AM
ARRRHHH Matey - I am in like flynn. That Bluebeard will have a time trying to fight us off - he will walk the plank.
Posted by: steph stargell | April 16, 2008 at 09:47 PM
Oooooo Please count me in Donna!! I will be sure to mark it on my calendar...what fun!! :)
Posted by: Sylvia Anderson | April 16, 2008 at 07:04 PM
I am Captain Skulduggery Dug, the Captain of the Pirate Pixie Crew! No one can Buckle their Swash better than I dear lady!
Posted by: Skully | April 16, 2008 at 01:32 PM
Oh Donna !!!!!
oh.oh.Donna,
(lookin' for ma Do ah nuh)
Hi there!!! This sounds like such utter fun!!!! I must put my Pagoda thinking hat on and come up with something!
thank you for your recent visits and not giving up on me! We are presently in house hunting h-e- double hockey stix !We found a beaut,but lots of red flags are causing us to be careful! see you soon!
JDP L-GG
Posted by: jungle dream pagoda | April 16, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Paaaaarty!!! I am up for it...you won't need to have me walk the plank.
Congratulations on you 100th Post.
Need I tell you how much I would love to have a little something from you :)
Posted by: Mo'a | April 16, 2008 at 11:40 AM
I just found your blog and I love your Scottish Room! Can you tell me what brand your black and gold furniture is and where I could possibly find it. And those slip covers are to die for. I enjoyed your blog very much and I will definately be back soon. Paula
Posted by: Paula Lyon | April 16, 2008 at 06:07 AM
I will fly out in a jiffy! So boring here in Massachusetts!..I have tried to join art association and start classes but artist here are still painting seagulls! Ugh!!
Posted by: Denise Fontaine | April 16, 2008 at 05:39 AM
Oooooh ~ a Pirate Soiree!
What fun!
I'll be there!
Posted by: Lana | April 16, 2008 at 03:51 AM
Oh I would love to play dress up with you...but, not wanting to cause all kinds of wild piratey trouble, I might to be a "good" pirate!! (if there is such a thing! lol)
And yes your post HAS made my head spin with lots of ideas!!! :)
Posted by: Bethany | April 15, 2008 at 08:56 PM
One question? Will Johnny be there?! Sounds like fun!
Sandra Evertson
P.S.
Gorgeous Banner too!
Posted by: Sandra Evertson | April 15, 2008 at 08:31 PM
rum?...did someone say rum?? mines all gone...so, I'll be over on Saturday on the backs of sea turtles... looking for some more.
Posted by: Vee | April 15, 2008 at 09:25 AM
Okay little Missy. There be many a fool who think they have a shot at getting their grimey hands on your glorious swag... I be one of them. I'm giving you fair warning that I'm up for the challenge and plan on attending your soiree... hair braids and all. So set out an extra bottle of rum and gather up your treasures. I don't plan on leaving empty handed. Do we have an accord? Yo Ho!
Posted by: Melissa | April 15, 2008 at 08:23 AM
~glancing around with my "good" eye~
I'm so glad I stumbled upon your wonderful blog! Congratulations on your Anniversary...how exciting! - I love Cinderella, too; and your once-in-a-blue-moon post was so yummie to look at; and, then there are the corsets! oh my! aren't they the neatest things?!
Your upcoming party sounds like it will be alot of fun... Please stop by for a visit, anytime... it's always nice to make new friends!
Pearl ~smiles~
Posted by: Pearl | April 15, 2008 at 12:41 AM
Saw the invite over at Nancy's and thought this is too much fun to pass on. Stowaway on board!
Posted by: Enzie Shahmiri | April 14, 2008 at 08:10 PM