Monday, February 23, 2009

The Carnival Soiree, A Blog Event and Giveaway!


Magic and Mayhem, lurking behind every corner, every velvet curtain, secrets burried beneath the Big Top, portals to hidden place just inside the Seahorse Carousel, where a certain song at half past 8pm, can transport you to one of those worlds!

On Saturday March 14, 2009, you are invited to Alice, The Socialite's Carnival Soiree, held at The Magic Carnival, from sunrise to sunset.

Make sure you where your Carnival best, think rainbows and pointy harlequin hats, Pageant Queen gowns, or Mermaid dress, top hats in every color and tutu's complete with pixie wings.

What to expect:
-Carnival Tea
-Games
-Tokens
-Giveaways consisting of my collage cd: Circus Follies and an altered poker chip kit.
-Free Circus images/ephemera
-Carnival party pictures
-Circus projects
-Stories

Altered Poker Chips (APC's) Below is a sample of some of the APC's you will be able to make from the giveaway kit.


Whose invited: All of you!
Place: my blog: Faerie Enchantment
Time: All Day
Why: I love the circus, carnivals and soirees, its my first blog event.

Use this banner in your blogs, sign up now in this post, a week before the blog event, I will add your blogs to mine under the Carnival Soiree Banner on the left hand column on my blog

I will add participating bloggers to a blog list for all to see and join in on this party!

See you there!
XO!
Lisa!

85 comments:

Sarah said...

Am I first Lisa? Oh I'll be there fir sure how wonderful x

MaygreenFairies said...

Count me in Lisa hun, any chance to celebrate with you. Hugs, Mandy x

Lisa Kettell said...

Yeah, I'm so glad, I've been preparing for the day!
I will start the column now!
XO!
Lisa!

KeKe said...

I love parties! I'll be there~

Ann-Denise Anderson said...

Lisa, You know I wouldn't miss it for nothing!!! I can't wait to see the Circus scarf on!
XOXO, Ann-Denise

ByLightOfMoon said...

Please add me Lisa, most folks know me on flicker as frstyfrolk

Smiles, cyndi

Lola Enchanted said...

Hope I can make it!!! Please count me in doll!!!

Lisa Kettell said...

You all got it, I'm making a blog page for the event, it will be the permanent site for everything circus, carnival and soiree related.
Al party guest of this event will have permanent links on the blog!

XO!
Lisa!

I'm adding 2 more things to the giveaway! SHHHHHHH secret surprise!

Michelle said...

Hi there! I've never even seen your blog before! I came over from Kelly's place at Southern Fried Cupcakes. I love your blog and I will definitely be there at teh soiree! Oh and nice to meet you. :)

Lisa Kettell said...

So glad you'll be joining us at the soiree. I will add your name asap!
magic and joy!
XO!
Lisa!

Geralyn Gray said...

Circus fun---count me in!!!!!!!!!

Lisa Kettell said...

You are all signed in!
XO!
Lisa!

Unknown said...

Lisa count me in it sounds like so much fun!
XXX
Becky

Lisa Kettell said...

OOOh so glad you joined in too, I'll add you to the list now!
XO!
Lisa!

Tiedupmemories said...

I would love to come!Sounds like so much fun! Thanks for the invite!
Tracy

The Little Miss said...

Im in! I need ideas...im doing a carnival/circus (vintage of coarse) birthday party for my sons 4th bday in aug

Lisa Kettell said...

Signed you both up!
If circus inspiration is what you need, then you have come to the right place, lol, I just love the circus!
XO!
Lisa!

The Gossamer Tearoom said...

Hello Lisa! I'd love to join in! I'm adding the banner to my blog now! I can't wait to see what you have planned for the carnival tea! Thank you!! Betty

Lisa Kettell said...

OOOH exicted, I will sign you up now!
XO!
Lisa!

Michelle said...

Ooh, Lisa I will post this tomorrow!! I forgot I had to post it on my blog. :)

Cheryl said...

*woot-woot* I love a good party, please add me to the list!
~Cheryl

Noodlegirl said...

Lisa,

This sounds so interesting I will definitely check it out I have mentioned it on my blog as well!

Gabrielle Madsen said...

Party planning is delightful.....may the muse glitter me with stardust!

See you soon,

gabrielle

Amy said...

Looks like fun...count me in!
~amy

Unknown said...

Oh I will be there Lisa. What a fun idea. You are always filled with surprises. I will put the badge on my sidebar. Please add me to your list, I'll be posting Soiree magic.

Karen

Lisa Kettell said...

I am so glad you are all coming to the Carnival Soiree!
Magic and Joy!
Lisa!

Nichole said...

Is it too late to sign up? I would really love to participate, but have never experienced anything like this before! So I'm really excited and am definitely participating, but forgive me if I have no clue what I'm doing the day of!

I'm in!

Lisa Kettell said...

I just signed you up, get ready for a day of magic!
XO!
Lisa!

DeDe said...

I'm new to your blog, but I think last night I read the whole thing!

Count me in for the soiree!! I'm looking forward to the fun

D'Ann

The Joy of Nesting said...

Oh I would love to come!! The circus just left town a few days ago. It's so neat here cuz the circus animals and performers still go through the neighborhoods advertizing The kids all love it!! We stand on the sidewalks and point out the animals as we all oh and ah :)

The Joy of Nesting said...

Oh Please excuse my rude behavior!! I got so excited I forgot to sign my post :(

Pattie ;)
Mazatlan Mexico

Teresinha said...

I want to play, too!!! Count me in! I'll reaaly try to come on time... don't want to be the late rabbit ;-)

xoxo,

teresa

Lisa Kettell said...

All signed up for a day of magic, enchantment and carnival secrets!
XO!
Lisa!

Deborah said...

Thank you for inviting us to the soiree. I would love to come.

Stacey said...

Hi Lisa- I would LOVE to participate- it sounds like a wonderful event! I also just bought your book from a fabulous store in Raleigh, NC called Panopolie- I can't wait to devour the eye candy and create a few lovely circus themed items!

Lisa Kettell said...

I hope you are both ready for a day of magic and secrets, we will all have fun, thanks for joining!

OOOH I must check out that store!

Magic and Joy!
Lisa!

Kathleen said...

Lisa, I bought your book two weeks ago...I just adore it. Count me in...I will be dressed and ready! Thank you, Kathleen

Lisa Kettell said...

Welcome aboard, I just signed you up!
Magic and Loads of Joy!
Lisa!

Kathleen said...

Lisa, I have posted the Carnival Soiree on my blog, with the link! Many thanks, Kathleen

Lisa Kettell said...

I signed you up!
SO glad!
This will be loads of fun!

Magic and Joy!
Lisa!

Ann said...

Lisa..add me to the list of attendees!! I've never done anything like this before..decided I had to leave my comfort zone...and this seems like the right time..I'm really looking forward to a " fantabulous " day.
Ann

http://afancifultwist.typepad.com said...

Of course I am joining in!!! I can't waitttt!! How wonderful! I LOVE your new book, magic abound!! xoxo, A Fanciful Twist

Ann said...

Lisa...new at this..how do I put your banner for soiree on my blog? I can't figure it out on my own! Ann

Lisa Kettell said...

So very glad you both are joining in on this magical day! I promise a day filled with hidden surprises and carnival flair. Oh and a lion tamer or two.

Ann, just right click on the image and save as a jpeg, then upload to your blog. If you have a problem, I will try and get a code for you, so all you have to do is place the code on your blog.

Xo
Lisa!

www.AForestFrolic.typepad.com said...

Oh, what a lovely time to be had here! Found you over on 'A Fanciful Twist,' my lovely bloggy pal...and I'm so glad I did! I'd love to join the soiree & I'll blog about it too...can't wait!

Jamie :-)

P.S. I must check out your book, it looks lovely, you talented lady, you!!

Ann said...

Lisa...thanks...I got it on my blog!!! Ann

Lisa Kettell said...

Excited, get ready for carnival rides, music, giveaways and fun.

XO!
Lisa!

basia said...

Lisa, how very, very cool! I have always wanted to run away to join the circus or carnival. This is the next best thing! Looking forward to all of the fun, bringing me back to my childhood and early years.

jmichelle Betaudier said...

Greetings to you,
I would so love to join in on the Circus fun....it seems as I look around at my dolls and characters and muings,.. Ive been preparing to join all along and didnt even know it,.. It would be suck fun to share and see...

Lisa Kettell said...

So glad you are both joining in..
This is going to be fun!
Magic and Joy!
Lisa!

bluemuf said...

Lisa, I would love to attend the Carnival Soiree and have posted the banner on my blog. Do we just dress in our carnival best or post some intereting circus/carnival goodies as well?

Looking forward
Karen

Lisa Kettell said...

LOL, I will be wearing my carnival best, complete with top hat! LOL!
Its your interpretation of a magic carnival, a party of sorts, blog away my friend!

Magic and Joy!
Lisa!

Renee said...

Lisa this sounds so fantastic.

Unfortunately I don't know how I will feel so I can't join up, but I can sure come and visit. xoxoxo

Lisa Kettell said...

You got it Renee, my blog will have stuff all day!
Magic and Joy!
Lisa!

The Studio at Crow Haven Farm, LLC said...

Lisa, I would to participate in your event.. I have added your badge to my blog! What fun is this going to be! whooohoooo
Cheers! Please let me know if you need anything from me.
Thanks again! Looking forward to it!

Lisa Kettell said...

soooo glad you are joining the carnival soiree. I hope you are bracing for a day of fun, magic and un-veiled secrets!

Super Hugs!
Lisa!

KathyJ said...

Hi Lisa,

This sounds like so much fun, I would love to participate if it's not too late.

Thanks,
Kathy

Lisa Kettell said...

You got it Kathy!
I'll sign you up now!
Get ready for a day of magic!

Lisa!

Lydia said...

Sign me up Lisa! I'm excited:)

And this evening I was telling my hubby about these vintage poker chips that I have plans to alter...and I come to your blog and read about the APC's:)

This sounds like fun. And I can't wait to get your book!:)

Lydia (Beauty Will Surely Save the World-Lydia,Oh,Lydia! Art)

Sara Downton said...

oh your blog is enchanting and wonderful and this event sounds like magic! i would love to sign up - if it isn't too late.
i have never participated in something like this and would love to be a part!
thank you for the invite, i hope i am not too late!
xx
sara

*~TWo PiXie DoLLs~* said...

I'd love to sign up but I can't guarantee I'll remember, hehe, I've been so scatterbrained lately. I will join the soiree if I don't forget, although it looks like an event to remember!!

Sara said...

Oooh please sign me up if it's not too late! :-) This sounds like SO much fun! I just found your blog today...and this'll be my first blog event, too! Yay!! :-)

Light and Shadow Studio said...

Hi Lisa, I just found your site and I am so excited to join in on fun! I am hoping it's not to late. I loved your beautiful blog. Tammy

ittybittybirdy said...

I'm there! I can't wait! What a fab idea... wow I am truly excited!

SpiritMama said...

Oh yes, I'd like to join in on the fun!!!
Waxela (wa-shay-la)
aka SpiritMama

ostrich girl said...

I am so excited to be part of this event! I love your new book and refer to it regularly!!!! Hooray for carnival and circus art! xoxo Sheri DeBow

Lisa Kettell said...

Yeah, we are all going to have a blast, I promise!
Xo!
Lisa1

Elyse said...

hi!

i just found your blog via karenharveycox. i was going to describe your blog as enchanting and then remembered it's part of your title! aptly titled!!! what a magical and dazzling place!

xo

Her Art Nest said...

Sounds like some top notch fun! Please sign me up to join you all. Can't wait for Saturday! ~Nan

BWBA said...

Oh, please count me in! Sounds like fun!

Josie

Skeleton In My Closet said...

Oooopps...that was our groups blog.

Forgot I wasn't signed in under my own! Please add me!

Josie

Lisa Kettell said...

You got, signing you up now!
Get ready the magic begins in a few short days, well actually its started here already, LOL!

Magic and Joy!
Lisa!

Willnnabel said...

I thought I had signed up on a previous post but to be sure I am posting again. I have a shower in the afternoon, but I will be here right after!

Hold a spot for me!!

TheLittleBluebirdDiaries said...

I've been having a bit of trouble with posting a comment. Hopefully, this one will post. I'd love to join in your party -- is there still room to be added? I'm off to the baking supplies shop to gather yummies to make for the upcoming event! Thanks for hosting.

XO,

Rosalyn-Sue
www.TheLittleBluebirdDiaries.typepad.com

Christine said...

HI Lisa!
I saw your invite this week and wasn't sure I'd be able to get something done. I'm going to try anyhow! Please include my name as well..thanks! Should be a fun Soiree:)

~Christine

Du Buh Du Designs
my blog:

www.dubuhdudesigns.typepad.com

snippetgirl said...

OOOOH!!! You have no idea how excited i am to see this. I just wish i had known about you earlier. This whole concept is fantastic! I am ALL about the circus...my entire line of art dolls is inspired by everything circus.
I can't wait to follow your blog and check out more of your creations and inspirations :).
Kindest wishes,
Carrie the SnipPet Girl

Story said...

I love this...I just found my way here....Magic! I'll be by to visit.

Lisa Kettell said...

So glad you have all joined the carnival, the magic comes alive in one more day!
Magic and Joy!
Lisa!

Lisa Kettell said...

Also, If I don't have your name up and you joined, please let me know!
Magic and Joy!
Lisa!

GGG Pinksterita said...

Twinkles around my first time found, a circus party tomorrow bound. My flight tonight, to read and write,
is on the eve of Farie Enchantment and circus right. A wind did blow in the wish house a glow, and the humming bird and mole watched the whole show. So with ease as lil' miss guess who, wakes in the breeze and has crumpets and tea the soiree will bee.

GGG Pinksterita

Kass said...

Getting my three rings ready..see you there!

Unknown said...

Count me in Lisa. Your soiree is going to be wonderful!
Karen

Victorian Lady said...

I'd love to join in if that's okay! We have relatives that were in the circus! :)

Mere

Paula said...

I hope I'm not too late to join in. Found you via Tristan. I'm going to tell another friend about you too!Thanks for allowing me to enter your enchanting worlde!

Lici de Souza said...

Paula told me about you, and so did Tristan. Can I also sign up? Again I am down under.