Monday, November 9, 2015

Stairway Bride


This is an older photograph ~~ although, at the risk of sounding like my mom or grandma, it just doesn't seem that long ago!  I was inspired to dig it out and scrap it when I heard the challenge song over at Scrap it with a Song.  "What's the song?" you ask; Stairway to Heaven!  I was of course inspired by the title word stairway remembering this photo taken in my grandparents' home--which was a beautiful old colonial style that doubled as their Funeral Home.  They lived above the business....but that's another story for another time!

The words "There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold" and "There walks a lady we all know
Who shines white light and wants to show How everything still turns to gold" inspired all the gold in the layout.  

Here's a video on the process and lace stencil technique:



After watching the video, you probably noticed I added Ruby ink to the edges after the video.  I wanted to add a little more color to balance the red in the photo and paper.
Material List:

CTMH Cardstock/Paper:  Yuletide Carol (retired), Black, Colonial White
CTMH Inks:  Ruby, Flaxen, Archival Black
Embossing:  VersaMark, Ranger Princess Gold, Ranger White  
CTMH Embellishments:  Button , Gold gems, Gold Sequins
Laces:  Offray laces, Applique from stash, old curtain strips from daughter's wedding
CTMH Stamp:  Universal Backgrounds (retired)
Stencil:  Time Travel from Designs by Jaime
Spray:  Prima Color Bloom ~ Tea Stain

Off to the following challenges:
Heart 2 Heart:  Trending Now ~ Gold!  Gold seems to be the hottest color in crafting right now!

Scrap it with a Song:  Stairway to Heaven (See paragraph 2)

Scrap Our Stash: ALBUMS:  Applique, Lace stenciling Technique from old Lace curtains, Bias Tape, Banner cut from Art Philosophy, Universal Backgrounds Stamp from CTMH, Metal Button, Stencil for clock, Sequins, Spray

Stuck?Sketches:  I rotated the sketch; the circles inspired my clock and gold wedding bands.

Through the Craft Room Door:  Anything Goes

As always, I'm so happy you came by to visit!  Stay as long as you like and peruse other pages/posts, check out the specials at CTMH, shop, check out other videos by selecting the Video Tutorial tab above, ask questions, leave me comments, or contact me.  I love your questions and requests; they truly inspire me!

Make it a scrappy day, Friends!


22 comments:

  1. Katrina your layout is absolutely gorgeous. I know how you mean on it seems like yesterday for my husband and myself too. Thank you so much for playing along with us at SIWAS.

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  2. Katrina this is an awesome and beautiful scrap page...and you made a beautiful bride. What a great stairway picture and memory of your grandparents home.

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  3. Beautiful wedding layout....love the lace! Thanks for playing along with Stuck?!

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  4. Beautiful layout! The lace stencil technique is so nice! Thank you for sharing with us at Heart 2 Heart!

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  5. I love your layout Katrina!
    Thanks for being such a lovely follower, we love have you playing with us at SIWAS

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  6. Awesome layout!! Thanks for playing with SOS!!

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  7. What a gorgeous photo! I just love the way you scrapped it, Katrina! And you used the items in your stash beautifully. Thank you so much for joining us this month at Scrap our Stash!

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  8. Super layout and I love that the lace coordinates with your dress. Thanks for joining us at SIWAS.

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  9. Beautiful lace <3. Fabulous scrapping - thanks for joining us at Stuck?! Sketches

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  10. Lovely page and fantastic take on the stash challenge! Thank you for linking up with Scrap Our Stash!

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  11. Beautiful layout! Great job on stash items! :)

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  12. Beautiful page, love the stenciling and your gold accents!

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  13. What a beautiful page Love the details and stash used. Thanks so much for your entry in our challenge at Scrap Our Stash!

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  14. What a great page, a great picture, and a great song. That was my song back in the day - danced to it a million times probably. Perfect song and page for your wonderful picture!!!!

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  15. SO BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for playing with us at H2H!

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  16. Totally with you that Gold is trending- love your scrapbook page! Thanks for joining us at H2H.

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  17. Beautiful layout. Awesome take on the challenge. Thank you for joining us at Scrap Our Stash.

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  18. Very pretty and elegant page, love the lace ! Thanks for playing with us at SIWAS !

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  19. Super techniques! Lovely Layout! Thanks for playing along with us at Scrap Our Stash!!

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  20. Awesome layout, thanks for participating with Scrap Our Stash!

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  21. I love it! I love the feel of the layout with the lace and the touch of gold is just perfect for this layout! Thanks for playing along with Heart 2 Heart Challenges (H2H)!

    Brandi R
    DT member H2H
    crzy4scrapbooking.blogspot.ca

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  22. Adore the touches of gold and lace, a beautiful page. Thanks for playing along with Stuck?!

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