Saturday, October 6, 2012

Le Mysterieux Carnival ~ Refund Your Ticket at the Box Office

 
Welcome to my Le Mysterieux Carnival, before you continue I need to introduce you to some people. 
 
 
Above is Ring Master and Carnival Owner Piere Blu.
 
 
And this is Joseph Smalls, an orphan boy trying desperately to find his place in the Carnival world. 
 
 "Joseph!" bellows Piere Blu as he makes his rounds before the Carnival opens.  "Where are you boy?" The anger in his voice turning the word Where into Ver. 
"Here sir."  Answers a small boy whose uniform hanging on him like the sadness in his voice. 
"Why is the Treat Stand not fully stocked?  Why are the lights not on?  How am I supposed to explain to our guests that there is nothing to eat?"  Piere Blu jesters violently at each item as he lists them off.   
 Joseph shrugs his shoulders and kicks at the dirt.
 "There are cake slices on the ground!"  You can almost see the steam coming out of Piere Blu's ears. 
 "And only one Cotton Candy Cauldron!  That is our best seller." 
 "Where have you been?  What have you been doing when you should have been preparing my Treat Stand!"
 "Well sir,"  Joseph hesitates to look up at the Ringmaster.  "I've been at The Night Circus..."
Before Joseph can finish Piere grabs him by the shirt collar and lifts him off the ground.
"The Night Circus!  The Night Circus!  That's our competition boy, you know you are forbidden to go to that circus.  Explain yourself now!"
Joseph, shaking all over says, "Sir, I was checking out their treat stand.  Wanted to make yours better." 
Piere Blu, shocked by the small boys answer and attempt to help his Carnival puts Joseph down gently.  "And what did you find?" 
"Well sir, it's all black and white and they only serve cupcakes, they're good but nothing like your Rotten Pumpkin Juice." 
Piere Blu beams from ear to ear with this news, but the smile is only temporary.  "Boy you better finish putting together this booth right now!  I want Mummy Dust Mints and Laughing Cat Liquorish front and center.  Don't forget the Skeleton Bone Jerky either!  And get those lights on, I don't want to have to refund any more tickets!"
 "Yes sir, yes sir, right away sir."  Joseph answers and scurries away to finish putting together more of the bits and pieces for the Booth.
The End
 
Thanks so much for stopping by.  As you can tell I didn't finish my booth :(  I am poor Joseph.  But I did work very hard on what I did get done so I wanted to share. 
 
Giveaway
To go along with the food theme I have a tasty giveaway for one lucky winner. 
A Kit of my out of this world Brownie Mix
How to enter
1.  Leave a comment stating you want to be entered
2.  provide a way for me to contact you
 
Make sure to stop by all the other fabulous booths!
 

Le Mysterieux Carnival Blog Party
 

30 comments:

Laura S Reading said...

A very industrious young boy!
I hope he enjoyed himself while he was spying on the competition.





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OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirts said...

So many interesting names for treats.....hmmmmm I believe I'll make the trip to the treat booth to check it out for myself.
This was delightful and imaginative....love the idea. Oma Linda

Monica said...

Love it Caroline! I think you did a great job with the theme, and the cakes look so real! Sign me up for the giveaway! :)Monica

Carmen said...

I think you're off to a great start! I enjoyed your carnival post! It's tough doing two blog parties in a week... Thank you! :-)

http://www.moonlyf.com/2012/10/le-mysterieux-carnival.html

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mercedes scott said...

What a fabulous and beautiful post! LOVE all your creativity on this one... and those cupcakes look yummy :)

JoAnne said...

Great post Caroline!

Beverly Sager said...

Caroline, I love your little treat booth, especially the candy apple supports. I'm not sure I would have noticed it was incomplete had you not pointed it out. Please enter me for the brownie mix giveaway.
bes53@msn.com

Hazel (Didos) said...

Ah Poor Joseph getting shouted at, Love your Carnival and its blue candy floss. Thanks for sharing, Hazelxo

http://didosdesigns.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/le-mysterieux-carnival.html

Unknown said...

Super cool! Cute post. I am a new follower, follow me back?
Come see my post too.
Bisous
Isabelle

http://lechateaudesfleurs.blogspot.com/2012/10/mysterieux-vintage-carnival-party-ideas.html

Debi said...

love your carnival post- poor joseph :-( love the blue candy floss and those slightly scarey toffee apples <3, thanks for the lovely comment on my blog, Debi x

Anonymous said...

loved the cotton candy cauldron and the candied apples!

Iesadora said...

I haven't had brownies in forever, and haven't made any in even longer forever LOL ::drools::

Lynn Stevens said...

Oh I feel for poor Joseph. He tries so ahrd. Great carnival booth Caroline.
Did I hear someone say brownies??? Count me in. LOL
Lynn

Angela Reeves said...

Your booth looks great, I would not have known it wasn't finished! :-) Wonderful post and I think Joseph should go work for the competition! :-)

Angela

http://www.whimsyways.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/its-timefor-le-mysterieux-carnival.html

Poeticthnkr said...

I absolutely adored your story and your booth looks fabulous! Thank you for sharing. I also love your blog. :-)

I would also like to thank you for your kind compliment on my carnival digital art.

Ms Misantropia said...

What a wonderful Carnival post! I had to bow out of this party, but I am still making the rounds - I have to see what everyone else has done :)

I just emailed you, because you are the winner of my Moonlight Party giveaway! I would also love to be entered into your Carnival giveaway. I love tasty treats!

Ricki Treleaven said...

Well I for one won't be refunding my ticket! This post is fantastic, Caroline! LOVE it! Joseph did an amazing job. Love your story, too!!!

xo,
RJ

Artfully Musing said...

Oh you are cracking me up! What yummy cakes - my biggest weakness. No refund requested here. Hugs Laura

Fallingladies said...

Ooooh, i would love a chance to win, great story and photos!
Stop by my blog for my story of the carnival visit too, as i have a very tiny giveaway!

Unknown said...

what a yummy treat! thank you for inviting me along to your carnival
Julie x

Susan said...

awesome post and I love your "treat cart" :) looks pretty done to me!

Please do NOT put me in your drawing. We do NOT need the brownies in the house, thanks anyway.

PLEASE visit my booth:

http://piecesoffatesusan.blogspot.com/2012/10/le-mysterieux-carnival-psychic-palate.html

Thanks, Susan

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the treats, and stopping by my blog.

ImagiMeri said...

Very imaginative, and your shadow box is very creative. Thanks for sharing and I'd love to win the giveaway, too.

Hugs,
Meri

The French Hutch said...

I think you did a great job on your carnival! I love your storyline. Great treat stand.........Great treats! I enjoyed myself........I would love to have a tasty treat from the carnival so please enter me in your contest........

~Emily
The French Hutch

Joane said...

Brownies!! Count me in! I can be reached at joaneduranatgmaildotcom. I'm having a giveaway too at my blog, Ivory Pumpkin, please stop by!

Petunia said...

Oh I would never have known you didn't finish your booth until you mentioned it. It looks yummy and it makes me want cake! I love your story of Joseph checking on the night circus. Great images too. Thank you so much for creating this and sharing with the carnival :)

Anna

Shadow said...

Yummy post! I loved the pictures. Especially the one with the carnival people! What an interesting mix! :) Thanks for sharing and for making me hungry. lol Happy Halloween! :)
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Marfi-topia said...

Your booth is absolutely gorgeous!
I loved the story and your creativity is incredible
Thank you for participating and sharing your lovely art!!!!

Wendy said...

Oh my goodness. I absolutely loved the booth. It looks quite wondeful to me. I also loved Joseph. Enchanting for certain. The night circus creation was just my favorite. Well everything was my favorite. Thank you so much.
I am running a little late for my party but I would love for you to visit.

http://candydelane.typepad.com/curiosities/2012/10/carnivale-de-curiosite.html

Wishes and Whimsy
Wendy from Wonderland