Loni's Life

Title: Card BuffetHostess: Shannon (Mrs. Mac)K eyword: MAY09VSNE Date: Saturday May 16thTime: 12:00pm EDT I haven't been to Vegas in a very, very long time....but the one thing my parents are always talking about is the food! All the buffets, and gourmet pastry shops and cafes, and the restaurants out there are just top notch. It seems like whatever you want to eat....at whatever time you want it....is available to you.My challenge to you.....create a card or project inspired by food (or non-alcoholic drink)!!! My Card: Stamps: Goody Goody Gumdrops Ink: Basic Black, Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette Paper: Textured 12x12 In-Colors (Riding Hood Rd, Pink Pirouette), Candy Lane designer series paper, Whisper White Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds, Pink Satin Ribbon

Title: Late Night Snack with ElvisHostess: Collette (heavensent)Keyword: MAY09VSNDDate: Friday May 15th 2009Time: 10:00 PM EDT (EST)When I hear “Viva Las VSN (Vegas)” … I think back to my childhood. When I was in grade school, my mother worked at the International Hotel in Vegas … It changed to the Hilton, and not sure if its still there or has changed hands yet again. At the time, the International was where Elvis did all his concerts. Anyway … when my mother worked as a waitress there, she’d come home every once in a while and tell us how she saw Elvis eating with a whole bunch of his ‘buddies’ and occasionally even waited on his entourage. So, thinking of Elvis … I tried to think slightly outside the box and kept coming back to his favorite snack:“Fried Peanut Butter and Banana sandwiches” Yummo!So … I wanted to go for a color challenge … Here’s the “rules” – use them loosely if you don’t have the specific supplies, but give it a whirl …1. Colors:a. Banana (or Saffron)b. Creamy Cara...

Title: Hitting the TablesHostess: Sara (sarahenton)Keyword: MAY09VSNCDate: Friday, May 15th, 2009Time: 9:00 pm EDT When I first saw that the theme was going to be Vegas inspired it made me think of the tables. The card table, the roulette...well you get the idea. What do they all have in common the colors red and black baby!! The suits of the cards (red and black), the roulette wheel setup (red and black), are you starting to see a trend here? Here is my challenge should you choose to accept:Use red and black to make your project with the neutral being white. No other colors allowed...sorry them's the rules here in Vegas doll. My card: Stamps: Pun Fun, Sprinkles Ink: Basic Black, Real Red Paper: Basic Black, Real Red, Whisper White Accessories: Vintage Brads (black)

Title: Non-traditional WeddingHostess: Kristen (imayoungin')Keyword: MAY09VSNBDate: May 15th, 2009Time: 8pm EST One of the first things I think of when I think of Vegas is weddings!! But not just any old traditional wedding. Vegas has some very non-traditional wedding’s and that is what I want to focus!! We can all make something simple and elegant, but I want quirky and out of the box! My only requirement is I want to see bright bold colors on a wedding card! My card: Stamps: Fun & Fast Notes, Itty Bitty Backgrounds, Celebrate Everything Ink: Green Galore, Pink Passion, Basic Black Paper: Basic Black, Green Galore, Pink Passion, Whisper White Acc: Apple green grosgrain ribbon, Bold Bright Stampin' Write markers

Title: Double DownHostess: Latisha {1busymomof2} Keyword: MAY09VSNA Date: May 15th, 2009 Time: 7:00pm EDT Hello Stampers! Welcome to Viva Las Vegas. Are you ready to have fun!?! Here is my challenge for you:You are sitting at the tables playing Blackjack also known as 21, you get two tens. What do you do...you split them and double down. What I want you to do, is to make two of the same card. Since we are in Vegas, the card needs to be fun. Here are some ideas to get your mojo going:Drinks RelaxPool SunTravelMake a card using playing cardsVacationPalm Trees (Palms Casino)Paris images (Paris Hotel)Food images...Vegas has some of the best foodIf you can relate your card to Las Vegas you are good, the sky is the limit! I can't wait to see your creations My cards: Stamps: Heartfelt Thanks, Sincere Salutations Ink: Basic Black, Real Red, Whisper White Paper: Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White Accessories: Square Scallop punch