Bonnie Ballentine

I used Ann's template...thank you, Ann!

The background was an accident but I like it and decided to keep it. I had used a different color and added a texture. Then I decided I didn't like that color so I floodfilled with the green. The texture was underneath and the green didn't fill everything. 

One of my pickleball players brought cut flowers and gave them to those who wanted them. My daffodils are not blooming yet...budded but not blooming, so I was happy to receive these.

K = kindness

I = invitation

G = giving

D = date

B = blush

8 hours ago, Lesley Maple said:

And the final project is one of my cat clients for those of you so inclined.   The elements are from Gina Jones' Everyday is Caturday kit.  The font is Allura (from Google fonts)

 

Thanks so much for this workshop, Carole.

Beautiful cat! Great layout!

Day 7

The glass atrium at Opryland Hotel. I'm glad we went when we did. Today, you need a ticket, an appointment time and pay to park. I notice some of you are posting more than one photo in the same post. How do you do that. I am not seeing that option. What am I missing?

17 minutes ago, Hank Sobah said:

Day 6 Masks Workshop

 

That's me when I can't have ice cream!

2 hours ago, Julie Magerka said:

Day 6 finally done. Used my own photo taken at the marina/park near where I live on a crisp autumn day. I spent way too much time on the lino effect and then playing with the frame. I wanted to try dynamic frame style but it really didn't work for me, so I opted to cut off a bit at the bottom right. Then,, when I thought I had something, I realized I'd forgotten the mask! I know what I want in my head, but it usually comes out differently in the layout.

Love the background! Perfect!

Z = zinfandel

A sweet, inexpensive wine...they say...I have no first hand knowledge. I know a lot of folks who celebrate Valentine's with wine.

2 hours ago, Susan Ewart said:

Bonnie, that lino background is fabulous.  Love that flower.  You are on a layout roll.  

Thank you, Susan. The flower is Bird of Paradise and the words are symbolized by the bird of paradise.

1 hour ago, sharon thompson said:

Hi Bonnie. For someone who doesn't like patterned backgrounds, that plaid is gorgeous. Sharon

Thank you, Sharon!

Day 6

Day 5

8 minutes ago, Corrie Kinkel said:

Bonnie I think that would be a good idea or put a white or very light beige under it and try the different blends with maybe a reduced opacity.

Thank you, Corrie!

Day 4

If you have never visited the Opryland Hotel, do so if you ever get the chance. It features a glass atrium and surrounded by 9 acres of indoor gardens, winding rivers and waterfalls. The flowers are amazing!

Day 3

I created several kaliedoscopes...they are in PSP image format and I cannot see the layers...there are more than one kaliedoscope in each PSP image. Yes, I could open them and PSP and give an accurate count...but not right now.

Day 2

I created 5 different plaids. Think I would like this one better if I lowered the opacity of the background.

It has been an unbelievably busy week here. I got day one and two partially done but then was not able to scrap...thank goodness for Friday and Saturday (today). I am caught up until Day 7 lesson arrives. I do not like to use patterened backgrounds so this was a challenge for me. I did it but am not sure I like the results. I made many plaids, kaliedoscopes and linoleums until I found something close to my likeing it.

I went all the way back to December, 2008 for these photos. Friends and I met in Nashville and toured the Opry Mills Mall, Opryland Hotel inside and outside Christmas decorations and attended the Grand Ole Opry in the Ryman Auditorium, the original home of the Grand Ole Opry. Sadly, there are no photos of the Opry. It was a great trip...one to be remembered.

This is Day 1.

V = vase to hold the flowers

T = treasured

R = relationship

Carole, I also love chocolate but enjoy the simple candies. The fancy candies don't interest me too much. Hershey's is my favorite. Yesterday, I took Hershey Kisses to all the pickleball players. One of our players brought red velvet cupcakes for everyone. That's the extent of my Valentine adventure this year.

P = passion