There is so much to be done before the Carnival Soiree, everyone is working hard to get things done, Albious Woodsby and his crew are winding the carousel, check each light bulb and detailing the elaborate horses. Albious' assistant Laurel is adding a special symphony to the organ hidden deep inside the core of the carousel!
Sherman Collings is gilding Phoenix the Lion's Carriage and Oiling the wheels of Garrison Shubert's Carriage. Garrison is the Lion Tamer for the Big Top Show and Elsie Shubert is the Lioness for the Show and the Carnival Soiree Celebration!
Over in the French Quarter of the Fairgrounds, the Human Marionettes can be heard practicing their lines, while Daphne the Pixie Wizard is over at Sophie's Dress tent, modeling her new costume.
Last Years Carnival Queens are trying on Soiree Outfits, the Candy-ologist are crafting diamond gumballs and the game staff is adjusting the Carnival Games located in the Carlisle Pavillion.
While I am busy sewing some soiree gowns myself, made from the most rare of materials, I am making the carnival hats and crowns, so every guest who comes through the carnival gate can get one. For the virtual Carnival attendees I have a few surprises for you, which I will unveil on March 14, 2009. Just be prepared to have fun, play games, share carnival, circus or soiree stories, artwork, recipes, party tips, projects and magic. Plus throughout the day I will be having giveaways as well.
I'll see you at the soiree!Magic and Joy!
Lisa!
oooh I just cant wait Lisa......
ReplyDeleteMe too! LOL! Its going to be fun!
ReplyDeleteXO!
Wow, what cool pictures!! I cameover here from Tristan at Enchanted Revelry, and I see why he posted about your blog!
ReplyDeleteOh Lisa, I just read the post about your soiree. I'll be thinking of some magic to post that day and I can't wait to see the enchantment that you create.
ReplyDeleteKaren
Your badge will be on my blog as soon as I get back.
Wow!
ReplyDeleteokay.
ReplyDeleteis anybody willing to swap a few poker chips for --- well - what do you want?LOL
I've been to every possible place this morning here in New Haven, and obviously there are no poker players here! Not in the dollar stores, not in the grocery stores, not in the TWO Goodwill stores.
I want to start working on my swap tokens, so I'm hoping somebody kind poker-playin' soul will help me out!
If you will come to my aid, please contact me at tristan@manmadequilts.com
THANKS!
I am reserving the date. It sounds delightful!
ReplyDeleteTeresa
Thanks so much everyone, I hope you are enjoying some magic today, See you at the Carnival!
ReplyDeleteTristan, I will email, you I can send some chips your way!
Magic and Joy!
Lisa!
Hi Lisa:
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...I found you through Tristan at Enchanted Revelry and when I saw your picture, I realized the book I am currently reading (Altered Art Circus!) is yours :) How lovely to have found you!
LuLu~*xoxo
Coastal Sisters
This is going to be fun!
ReplyDeleteThe hats are beautiful!!!
LOL...Yep that's me! I hope the book is bringing you loads of magic and inspiration...
ReplyDeleteand this carnival soiree, I promise it will be fun. I just finished 2 more of the giveaway gifts...and hats!
Magic and Joy!
Lisa!
Sometimes I amaze myself...I did do a button for the tea, hopefully you can swipe it....because I don't know how to send it to you...I'm still new with the linking thing and I practically linked the whole post to you. Tried to unlink but I was afraid to lose the whole post...worse things could happen. One more week---can't wait!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for the Carnival to come to town on the 14th!!! It's all so exciting. hugs, Mandy x
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa,
ReplyDeleteI wrote an invitation to your Soiree on today's post.
I went to my favorite shop yesterday...and eeek they had Vintage carnival tickets!
Karen
Lisa, I'm ready & looking forward to the carnival it should be one like no other. Everything your doing looks Fabulous & I've gotten the link up on my blog http://jillzwhimzy1.blogspot.com/ I'll pop in soon.
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited, eeek is right, I would have fainted with vintage carnival tickets, LOL! Love that stuff.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are all ready for a day of magic, I even have the playlist of songs, ready to play and bring you extra magic!
Xo!
Lisa!
Lisa,
ReplyDeleteTo decoupage I use regular white school glue then slowly add water stir as the glue disolves then when it's the consitancy of half and half you are good to decoupage away. In fact in the olden days that's what we used. Then Modge Podge came out at twice the cost of "Elmers" :)And one more little magic trick, if you want your medium to have that aged sepia look, disolve instant coffee crystals in it :)
Pattie ;)
Mazatlan Mx.
Who doesn't love the circus and carnivals? Photos and images of years gone by make me swoon...the colors and the eccentric performers.....the carousels and the barkers. I would love to attend this soiree....I know my acrobats Anton and Roman love to perform so they'll be there too.
ReplyDeleteI saw this on KarenHarveyCox blog!
How fun!!
Lisa
www.awhimsicalbohemian.typepad.com
I can NOT wait!!! I really can't!!!
ReplyDeleteSo excited Lisa and Lola, we are going to have loads of fun. I promise! Get ready for a magical day! A day filled with surprises and carnival flair!
ReplyDeleteXO!
Lisa!
Oh those hats are just adorable! Hmm, what can I come up with to share!?!
ReplyDeleteJamie :-)
I want to come but I have a shower that day. Will it be going on later in the evening?
ReplyDeleteThe event is all day for the morning risers, the afternooners to the twilight goers, the event has not set time or end time on March 14...I'll be adding stuff all morning and afternoon on my end, then visiting the other carnival goers.
ReplyDeleteMagic and Joy!
Lisa!
Another snow day for the girls...home again! So their minds are just turning and they are coming up with so many ideas on how we can participate in your Soiree...what a fun day, hehe! There will surely be sweets, clowns, juggling, and maybe even a few fairies visiting for the day. Yay,
ReplyDeleteJamie :-)
Yah so excited. Yes we got alot of snow here in NJ, My dad plowed my driveway so I can get out to the post office today.
ReplyDeleteThe snow day yesterday gave me a whole day to make and create some extra magic for the soiree!
XO!
Lisa!