Let's just get right to it:  I love this layout.  I mean I really LOVE this layout!


I'm so happy with how it turned out and the colors from CSI's challenge #155 are just perfect--too perfect!  (I'm literally grinning from ear to ear.)


I started off with white cardstock and used gesso and a mask to give half of the paper texture then dripped color mists down it.  I layered on some patterned paper from Prima's Something Blue Collection on the top then added two 3x4 ATCs under the larger photo and a die cut circles under the smaller photo.

A border of lace and burlap merge the two halves along with tons of flowers, a few gems, a resin bird and feather and even a zipper.


Some thread wire and "love" die cut, flair button and brad a little something extra.  And for the finishing touch--a sweet bicycle paper clip from Maya Road!


The two banners I took as inspiration from this challenge's sketch and added my journaling about a stage of life--in this case, marriage.  I tied in the journaling with the bicycle theme:  "Our paths have merged…so let's ride this road together!"


What stage of life would you journal and scrap about?  Sound off in the comments!

Happy Scrapping!
Adrienne

Products Used:

• The Paper Studio:  Cardstock - white, black; La Petits - purple flower mix
• Doodlebug:  Cardstock - pistachio, wisteria
• Recollections:  Mulberry Roses - blue mix
• Maya Road:  Vintage Metal Trinkets - let's ride bicycle clips
• Prima:  Something Blue - 3x4 ATCs, 12x12 reception, brads, flair buttons, say it in crystals, tie the knot, at the alter, first dance, ring bearer; Sunset - dark flowers; La Tela - flowers #5; Trim - floral; Wire Thread - ivory; Junkyard Findings - typo zippers; Shabby Chic Treasures - fly away; Resin Icons - feathers; 12x12 Stencil - bamboo; Color Bloom - gold foil, pressed petal
• Heidi Swapp:  Color Shine - seafoam
• Other:  burlap ribbon, cluny lace ribbon