My 100th Post? 'Aye', and an Invitation for YOU!!

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!!!

Comments

[Christine LeFever]

Well, I have purposefully avoided give aways, but anything from your hands is a forever treasure, so throw my name into the treasure chest.

In agreement with Sandra E., you look stunningly adorable at Ulla's.

Christine

[jessi nagy]

o my gosh this sounds so fun!
i will be in LA that weekend!
i just wanted to say congrats!!!
i love your blog!! and you.
oxooxx,
jessi
have a fun party!!!

[Terisa]

Ever so often you hit a blog and you feel like your inside a wonderful enchanted land! That is the way it feels here...I WILL be a regular!
Terisa

[rochambeau]

Sign me up matey!!

[Christine LeFever]

I'm sorry, I meant the pirate's hat. I will do my very best to create something worthy!

Christine again
AKA
Zwee!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lisa Oceandreamer]

I'm so glad I took a break today and stopped by your lovely blog. Of course count me in matey! There may be a fair share of sword fighting over one certain pirate I'm afraid. He will just have to decide which treasure "chest" he wants. yo ho! One two "oh Johnny, buckle my shoe".
Upon my return I will have to put my pirate thinking cap on. Because....corset it's going to be a fab party! (get that, did you get that play on words?) YO HO!
XOXO

[Nancy ~ Fete et Fleur]

Avast, M’Lady Pirate Queen. It would be m'pleasure to attend thy Swashbuckler Soiree.
I have taken it upon m'self to add thy banner to m’blog.

AARRGHH!

;~) Nancy

[Lori]

ok, i'm in...mostly because i loves those little boots and want their picture on my sidebar:) the pressure is on.....arrrrrrrgh!!!

[Karla Smith]

My first swap but could not resist the story but maybe some more ideas on what to make from a veteran or two. Guidelines, media, info like that.

To be in with more Swashbucket Soiree Ladies will be just the prefect thing for me. Still new with learning typepad (can't wait to catch up to you all you bloggers and swappers) and am happy took the dive into blogland. Creative places to visit is so refreshing.

We Aarrghh going to have a fun time!

Karla Smith

[Ryan]

I would like to congratulate you on your blog winning blog of the day on 4/11/08

Ryan
Come get your quote of the day

[enchantedtreasures]

Count me in too. I'm gathering my trove of treasures! Just discovered your blog from Tracie.
Roberta

[colleen]

Aye Matey...I will be comin' aboard with my sword and chest of treasures.

[Nancy]

You always make everything fun! Please include me. Love the idea...see you on May 3rd.

Hugs,
Nancy

[frenchgardenhouse]

Well, Queen of Scottish Pirates, I wouldn't miss congratuling you on your 100th post. And probably will be able to squeeze in some artsy fun ala pirate for this...since it's YOU doing the inviting.
xo Lidy

[Ann-Denise Anderson]

I was looking for a soiree to bestow myself upon! LOL It's a pleasure and I look forward to consorting with you all! Congrats on your 100th post! Your blog is special and I consider it an honor if could be included!

Hugs,
Ann-Denise

[Liisa]

Oh this sounds fun!! Count me in please. Hope that I can create something worthy a scottish pirate queen!

Liisa

[Country French Antiques]

Well count me in!
Will Johnny be here?
How fun!!!!!

[Miss Maddie's]

There once was a Scottish lass
Who ventured off to sea
For she knew from an early age
A pirate she would be
So she sailed on a ship named the 'Bonnee Lass'
Across the seven seas,
Plundering treasure and capturing hearts of many a pirate that be.
When alas one day on a wharf at Tortuga,
Her eyes did meet and breath did sigh
For the pirate Johnny stood he,
With his rum laden kiss and manly scent he took her heart, you see
And off they sailed on his ship together
Named, 'My Lass Come Away With Me'...
xo Susan

[Ulla]

Can hardly hold my sward to my side, nor my patch to my eye! I'll be the one with bells around my neck!

[Heli]

Please, be so kind and count me in, too. My 4 years old son is absolutely sure that he is a knight. Rest on the family has a lot of fun because on him.

[Raised In Cotton]

Ok, I guess that means I have to
bring Captain Jack Sparrow:) I am lacing up my busteia as we speak~I have lots of boost to lace up to get ready:)

Hugs,
Carol

[Betty @ She's Sew Pretty]

Oh my! Will Johnny be there? Tee hee! I'm in. I've got to find me eye patch! congratulations Donna!

[betzie]

I would love to oblige, but I'm rather swamped at the moment under laces and fans and diamonds as I try to keep from drowning in all of my Marie Antoinette creatings. Meanwhile, my house is a total disaster...BUT if I happen upon a pirate idea that jumps out of me and demands my attention, I'll try very hard to be there...sure would hate to walk that plank! And do get that peanut butter...all the pirates will go bonkers over it!

[teri c]

count me in . . . I love a good pirate :D

[Iva]

Shiver me timbers! Count me and me bottle o' rum in! Sounds like a hoot.
~Iva

[Rachael]

I'm there:) Rachael

[Pinkie Denise]

Well, Congratulations on your 100th post Queen of the Pirates...Sounds like so much fun count me in, better
hide your pirate loot from your shopping trip with Ulla,it might disappear....Pinkie Denise

[Julie Bergmann]

Avast ye mateys! Lest ye be a lily-livered landlubber, or lest ye want to walk the plank, ye better be plannin' on being there, because I will! Arrrgggghhhhhh!

Julie Bergmann

[Rosemary]

Hi Donna,
Congrats on your 100th post!!
I wish I could participate, I as so busy right now. If I get all of my orders filled, I will be sure to join in the fun.
I will let you know.
I am also having a giveaway for my 1 year of blogging. Not as fun as yours of course.
Have a great day!
Rosemary

[phyllis]

Aye wench! Count me in :) (Tell me I didn't just call you a wench...)

[debra schoch]

rrrrrrrrrrrrrrr..i was a pirate when you were in diapers matey..well a pirate 2 years in a row for Halloween and watched every pirate movie i could as a kid, even thou i was a girl had a sword and the hots for Burt Lancaster and his 'bearded side kick! in the Crimson Blood..which Pirates of the carribean stole a few ideas from...

[Gillian]

;D
A wink and a nod and I'm in wenchy!
Get the grog brewing!
I am excited!
xxoo

[clarice]

Oh a Swashbuckler Soiree, this sounds like my house all everyday. I will see what we can come up with !!! Clarice

[fated follies studio]

so much fun, i'd sure love to join in this event. you are so creative!

[dubuhududesigns]

I already know what I'm going to do:) lets see if I can actually do it though by May 3rd..count me in!
~Christine

[A Fanciful Twist]

I am coming tooooooooooooooooo!!! don't forget me over here!! hey hey!! xoxo

[fated follies studio]

So nice to meet you too! I am wondering what I am going to make for this. I always like to make something *new* that I haven't tried yet and this will be a great way to do so!

-Jenny

[oldflowers4me]

oh how wonderful-i love to dress up- oh dear me-i hope our yummy man's going to be there-oh just one hour-with him would make my day-i hope alls well in your world singing and skipping love jo.

[le petit cabinet de curiosites]

I hope I will have time to prepare something for this wonderful soirée

[nene]

Hello me'lady,

Sorry, I won't be joining on the the "blood shed" and Celebrating for this delightful soiree!! I already have prior engagements down in "Davey Jone's Locker" fighting for the "black pearl with Jack Sparrow!" Save a bottle of Rum or Gin will do too, Me'lady!

Well, Congratulations on your 100th post Queen of the Pirates...Sounds like so much fun!!

"CHEERIO"
XOXO~Elisabeth; (Turner's soul mate)

[Auberne' Fox-Hughes]

Congratulations on your 100th post my hearty!!!! Count me in!!!! I'll be sharping my sword and gathering my treasure! ^-^

Arabella Sparrow. (Aka. Auberne' Ancalimon)

[Karla]

Congrats on 100 - now walk the plank! Sounds like fun.
Karla

[Penny-Elizabeth]

Oh, I have to do this, I just have to, please add me to the guestlist! I'm far too interested in pirates for it to be healthy, this will be ever so much fun.

Don't be fooled by my name though, I'm no relation to Jack. Actually more of a Barbossa girl... ;)

[Karen from A`Musements]

Shiver me timbers, count me amongst the swashed and the buckled!
Congratulations on your 100th post you Scottish Pirate Lass! Now it's back to the decks for ya's until it's time for the grog to be passed and the party-makin' to commence! AAARRrrrrrhhhhh!

[Karen Young]

I would love to join in the fun. Please add me to the list

Karen

[Twyla and Lindsey]

Please count us in on the swashbuckling fun!

[diana]

Donna, I would love to come to your soiree. Please add me and a friend! We LOVE your work and can not wait to meet you!

[Enzie Shahmiri]

Saw the invite over at Nancy's and thought this is too much fun to pass on. Stowaway on board!

[Pearl]

~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~

[Melissa]

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!