Battle of Bonnets 2016

I want to thank Mary Lawson, Ron Decar's and everyone else involved for another wonderful event. I think the decision to have less attendees was a good decision, we had much more room. Even if I didn't win, I had a wonderful time and enjoyed meeting so many Red Hatter's. If you have never been to this event Mark your calendar and go next year it is a blast!!  Our Hat was a joint effort by my chapter and we had a lot of fun designing and making, along with drinking some great wine! I am posting a lot of pictures and hope you enjoy our day as much as we did. We celebrated our 18th Red Hat Birthday in Style. 

Regina winning a gift basket

Our lovely Hat

Our table

The Judges panel

 Walking before the judges

Isn't her hat awesome!

Another picture of our hat

 

 

Contestants

More contestants

Back view of our Hat

 

Gaylynne, Marie, Rebecca and Queen Jackie

Our Judges

Our lovely Mary Stoppa

 

 

I hope you enjoyed a few moments of a wonderful time my chapter and I spent. Also Regina won 2-3 prizes, I just can't remember today. I won $80.00 from the 50/50 drawing. Sorry no pictures of me winning, we were being rushed out. I was so excited when my number was called, I just took the money and thanked everyone. I also want to thank Gaylynne for taking over 40 pictures.   

Queen Jackie of Vegas Red Hat Diva's

Vegas Red Hat Diva's Having Fun

My chapter and Mary Lawson met a visiting chapter from California. the Creative Chaos of Aptos. We met their Queen and few members for lunch at the Peppermill. We had a great time, exchanged gifts and had a lot of laughs. A wonderful time by all, they have been doing the town with shows and walk down Freemont Street and much more. Enjoy the photos.
Rachel and Mary

Marie and Me (silly smiles)

 

 Marie and Me

Gaylynne ordered a Sundae and wow did she ever get one!

 

This sign is on Freemont street and it is gorgeous

 Mary and Gaylynne viewing the menu

 Lovely picture of you two

 What a cute smile Marie

 Mary Lawson with Marlene and one of her chapter members

Wanda, Jackie and Marie

 

We had a great time, and the food and service was great. Who knows a road trip may be in our future.

Hat Making Day with Vegas Red Hat Diva's

Last Saturday a group of ladies and chapter members of Vegas Red Hat Diva's gathered and had a pitch-in lunch and Hat Making Day.  As a group we decided to make one hat for the Battle of Bonnets in 2wks.  It was a wonderful day meeting new ladies, and sharing our Hat making ideas, and there were allot of ideas. So with Glue gun, Rhinestones and more here are a few pictures of our day.

Before we started

Patty and Regina in  design thought

 Are sure you want it here?

 Discussion before we started

 

 Discussion what we need

 

Creation in motion



Rhinestones, Rhinestones

 

Patty hard at work

 

I think the bow needs a little straightening

 



Regina, Patty and I discussing ideas

 



 

Rebecca, Patty, Regina and I sharing ideas

 

 

Checking progress in mirror







 

Queen Jackie doing happy dance

 

Patty, Marie joining me



 

Back to work!!

 

We have some tweaking to do and add some feathers. I will post my hat when it is finished.

 

Hope you enjoyed our fun day.

 

Queen Jackie



Vegas Red Hat Divas Celebrate February Birthdays

Our chapter celebrated Doris birthday and meeting our new member at Olive Garden today. We had a wonderful meal and a great time.

Here is our Birthday Girl Doris, that cake sure looks yummy!!

Regina and Carolyn are about to sing Happy Birthday to Doris

Here I am with Doris saluting her Birthday

Our newest member   to our chapter is Marie, love all those feathers.

We had a great time and those who couldn't make it we missed all of you.

Queen Jackie

Mary Stopas Variety Show

Regina and I had a wonderful time joining several of our sister groups at Mary Stopa's  Lillie of the Valley Red Hat Variety Show that was put on at Ron Decars's Event Center. Great time, food and what a show. We laughed until it hurt. Maybe next year more of you would like to come.
Here are a few pictures.

I ended with our Lovely Vice Queen Regina. We had a wonderful time.