Tuesday 29 April 2014

Chersire Cat Jim Shore - Alice in Wonderland Collectable

Another amazing Jim Shore figurine, the Chesire Cat.


Available from Amazon.

To continue your Jim Shore Alice in Wonderland collection, you will also need Alice.

Teapots - Alice in Wonderland Collectables

What Alice in Wonderland site would be complete without a post about tea? Or more particular, teapots and tea cups. One thing I love about Alice in Wonderland is any teapot can be Alice in Wonderland related, regardless of what it looks like. For an Alice in Wonderland party, just have a collection of unmatching cups and teapots and it just fits right in!
























Going to second hand stores will always provide you with a range of cups to choose from. Also supports a charity so it works out well for everyone.

Teapots can be hard to find to fit the theme of Alice in Wonderland, so here are a few to get you started.

http://www.t2tea.com/shop/teaware-2/t2-collections/back-to-black-2/back-to-black-tall-teapot-2/http://www.t2tea.com/shop/teaware-2/t2-collections/back-to-black-2/back-to-black-round-teapot-2/
These teapots remind of the suit of diamonds and the missmatched sizes are perfect for the randomness of Alice in Wonderland. They are available on the T2 website under the collection Back To Black.

https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/171430015/sale-alice-in-wonderland-teapot-set-long?ref=sr_gallery_5&ga_search_query=alice+in+wonderland+teapot&ga_ship_to=AU&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery

This one is available from MorethanPorcelain on Etsy. The illustration is from the original book that is the perfect addition to any Alice in Wonderland party.

http://shop.davidjones.com.au/djs/en/davidjones/queen-of-hearts-teapot 
This one reminds of the Queen of hearts even before i saw the name of Queen of Hearts. Its all elegant teapot that would be the main highlight of any party. Available from David Jones.

Friday 25 April 2014

Watercolour Alice in Wonderland Characters

Another artist deems a mention on this site is the seller alice_wd on ebay who creates some wonderful watercolour paintings of Alice in Wonderland characters.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181389767643

Similar to kids books illustrations, these paintings are extremely innocent and beautiful, with their light watercoloured tone.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181389766237 
They are adorable and perfect for any Alice in Wonderland fan.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181389752536
They aren't that expensive for such beautiful quality. Available at alice_wd.

Thursday 24 April 2014

Beautiful Alice in Wonderland Alice painting

There are some amazing artists out there who create some wonderful Alice in Wonderland art.

Among them, I would include this piece.


Painted by Nonsense & the Cat, this piece is so bright and colourful that is perfect for any Alice in Wonderland collection. I know for a fact that Nonsense & the Cat is a pretty avid Alice in Wonderland fan and who could doubt that after looking at this? Every detail is well painted with a cartoon like quality that makes it even more wonderful. Alice's hair is gorgeous and stands out from the diamond background. Even the small details are completely Alice in Wonderland like the drink me bottle, stop watch, stripy socks and key necklace.

This was a one off piece but Nonsense & the Cat paints some other amazing artworks that she is definitely worth checking out.

Check out other amazing Alice in Wonderland artworks including Camille Rose Garcia's illustrations.

Tuesday 22 April 2014

Pop! Vinyl - Alice in Wonderland Collectables

Add to your Alice in Wonderland collection with these adorable Alice in Wonderland Pop! vinyls figurines.
http://www.popcultcha.com.au/alice-in-wonderland-mad-hatter-pop-vinyl.html#.U1cBMj-fIWc
http://www.popcultcha.com.au/alice-in-wonderland-cheshire-cat-pop-vinyl.html#.U1cDTz-fIWc


http://www.popcultcha.com.au/alice-in-wonderland-alice-pop-vinyl-figure.html#.U1cCkD-fIWc

These are available to buy from Eb Games and Popcultcha.

Monday 21 April 2014

Alice Jim Shore - Alice in Wonderland Collectables

http://www.amazon.com/Jim-Shore-Traditions-Wonderland-Collection/dp/B00GO4NO0Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1398755730&sr=1-1&keywords=alice+in+wonderland+jim+shore

As always, everything that Jim Shore does is exquisite in detail. This is one of my favourite Alice in Wonderland figures. Just look at the detail on her dress.

Check out Jim Shore's Chesire Cat as well.

Alice in Wonderland Jewellery Box

 There is no object nor item that I love more than this box!

https://www.etsy.com/au/transaction/132782505?ref=fb2_tnx_title

Every little detail is completely Alice in Wonderland and the best thing about this box is that it is handmade by on etsy!



The box is the perfect size for any jewellery and brings a little of wonderland to your house.


It makes the perfect gift for any Alice in Wonderland fan!


Check out Bellecardsandgifts and see what other wonderful products she makes. You won't be disappointed!

Saturday 19 April 2014

Disney Couture - Alice in Wonderland Jewellery

I don't know if any of guys have heard of the Disney Couture website, but if you want some Alice in Wonderland jewellery, its definitely a good place to go.

They are good quality and, the best thing, free shipping to any Australian address! Priority shipping too, so they came in a matter of a few days.

Curiouser and Curiouser earrings:
http://disneycouture.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&path=40&product_id=94 


 Mad Hatter Hat necklace with matching earrings:


http://disneycouture.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=400
Bottle necklace:

http://disneycouture.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=71


Sword Necklace and matching earrings:

http://disneycouture.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=377

You'll need a jewellery box to place on this wonderful jewellery in!

Friday 18 April 2014

Alice in Wonderland Songs

The one album I would definitely recommend for Alice in Wonderland, regardless of my feelings on the film, is the Almost Alice album. This was created to promote the Tim Burton film by a collaboration of different artists including Avril Lavigne, All American Rejects, All Time Low and Motion City Soundtrack. Its some really catchy music about Alice in Wonderland. What more could you want?


I would also recommend the songs from Disney animation Alice in Wonderland like the Unbirthday Song and Painting the Roses Red. Or the Lobster Quadrille from the TV movie. There are a lot more songs you could look at getting from different adaptions.

Another artist to look into is Mycheal Gabriel, who has released an entire album dedicated to Alice in Wonderland. He has a obsession with Alice in Wonderland shown through his music. It makes you wish you had the same idea. Heres a few other songs to get you started:
  • Gwen Stefani : What you waiting for
  • Damitsgood808 : Mad Hatter Rap
  • Yeah Yeah Yeah : Heads Will Roll
  • Lisa Mitchell : Alice
  • Natalia Kills : Wonderland
  • Florence and the Machine : Rabbit hole (Raise it up)
  • Jason Munday & Alex Carpenter : Wonderland 
If you are looking at this list for music to play at a Alice in Wonderland party, check out these decorations to make your party even more Wonderland.

Wednesday 9 April 2014

Alice in Wonderland Party Decorations!

Etsy can be considered to be the best place to buy Alice in Wonderland things. No matter what you need, they are likely to have anything. I didn't discover Etsy until after I had thrown an Alice in Wonderland party and I was actually really disappointed in the amount of things I could have bought to make my party just that little bit more wonderful.

These signs will make it easier (or even more confusing) for you guests to find the party. I had some homemade signs like this hanging up besides the door to the party room. Pretty cool decorations and thankfully no one followed the directions.

https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/GlitterInkDesigns?ref=l2-shopheader-name

Spread these bottles everywhere! May not be a good idea to actually put any liquid in them though... My party had a ton of random teapots, cups and bottoms that I had found at secondhand stores. My bottles tended to be random sizes with different fonts on them so maybe mix some homemade ones with these!

https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/UmbrellaLaboratory?ref=l2-shopheader-name

The top available at :https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/UmbrellaLaboratory?ref=l2-shopheader-name. The right ones are the homemade ones.

To make it even easier, you could buy the labels with characters on it and then make your own bottles!

https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/KatarinaArt?ref=l2-shopheader-name

And if you have Drink me labels, you should probably put Eat me on food. Especially on the cupcakes. Either draw Eat me on with icing or use these adorable cake decorations! Maybe with some Alice in Wonderland themed cupcake wrappers!
https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/DKDeleKtables?ref=l2-shopheader-namehttps://www.etsy.com/au/shop/DKDeleKtables?ref=l2-shopheader-name 

Spread these around the table!
https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/JuneToMay?ref=l2-shopheader-name

Or if you want the complete set...
https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/venspaperie?ref=l2-shopheader-name


And to finish off, why not give your guests a treat bag to take home?
https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/DesignComeTrueEvents?ref=l2-shopheader-name

Need some more decorations? Check out these teapots. Or need some inspiration for music? Heres a list of Alice in Wonderland themed music.

Wednesday 2 April 2014

Who played the best Mad Hatter?

We all have that one Alice in Wonderland interpretation that we love. Whether it is the classic Disney animation or the 1985 version with the adorable Natalie Gregory, there are so many different interpretations of the book. In all of them, the most memorable character is usually the Mad Hatter. But who played the best Mad Hatter? Who was the actor that stuck close to the original madness of the character?

You have to give some love to the Disney cartoon Mad Hatter voiced by Ed Wynne. One of my favourite children movies, who could forget the Unbirthday song?, I watched it over and over when I was little. His voice can be described as amusing, in itself a joke, with the lisping and giddle cackle. The mad hatter in the animation was actually based off Ed Wynne as the artist was asked to listen to the voice and draw what he thought the character should look like. Who better then Ed Wynne to play a completely mad character?


Although he has mad dance skills, there is something about Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter that never sat well with me. I love Johnny Depp, I mean who doesn't? But the Scottish accent mixed in with the weird eyes and hair, he never appealed to me as the Mad Hatter. I was never a big fan of the 2010 Alice in Wonderland film because they focused more on the the setting and the CGI animations rather than the characters that make Alice in Wonderland, but Johnny Depp was definitely a highlight.



My favorite interpretation will always be Martin Short as the Mad Hatter. The 1999 TV movie is my go to Alice in Wonderland film and Martin Short always sticks with me. The voice he puts on, his face expressions, his actions and his outfits are exactly how I imagined they would be. Even when he sings, his actions just scream the Mad Hatter.



The Mad Hatter is still a popular character to portray in modern media. The Alice SYFY series had Andrew-Lee Potts as the Mad Hatter who played a more darker character, who seemed to be considerable less mad then other interpretations. Once Upon a Time has Sebastian Stan playing the Mad Hatter who yet again appears more darker then the original interpretations. Although both good interpretations, I still prefer the classic Mad Hatter.


There are more Mad Hatters out there. These are just some of my favourites.

Mad Hatter Rap

I just feel like this video needs sharing