Art journal: MUSIC IS BLISS

Hi
  Here's a layout from my art journal...

I have step by step PICTORIAL for this (aw finally i managed to make one aftr so long :D)

I started off by adhering paper bits from a very old novel.. Dats a easy way to get the antique feel...

I've used music notes decoupage napkins & white glue to add more elements on the bg..

Used walnut stain distress paint, vintage photo antique linen distress inks over the page to bring everything together..
I used Brustro brush pen to draw over the music keys & symbols.. Also drew some on my own to give a complete look..
Added texture paste through memory box alpha worn out stencil..

I applied camlin gel medium all over the page so that I get a nonporous surface & then i used brown sketch pens to give shading to the elements..
Sentiment is stamped using memento tuxedo black ink with WRMK alphabet stamps.. I reinforced it with the brush pen once again..The inks takes a while to dry.. I did mess up smearing it but it's easy to wipe off over the gel medium treated surface..

For the border i used WrMk distressing tool & also misted some water to make tearing the paper easier.. (Dat was a brave & tough decision :D:D) & rolled over ... Applied some gathered twigs distress ink & also brown sketch pen on the back side..

I stuck music notes washi tape on the page underneath (i always leave a page before starting on a new layout) & stuck the two pages completely.

Dat finishes my layout.. Hope you liked it..
Do lemme kno ur comments..They mean a lot.
Thanks for your time.
Create. Have fun.

Here's a quick glance at my other layouts from this journal
https://m.facebook.com/rhizwana/albums/10205822022061630/?ref=bookmarks

Linking this to
http://catchychallenges.blogspot.in/2015/08/august-challenges-week-4-pallavi-iyer.html?m=1

http://rheddscreativespirit.blogspot.in/2015/08/august-challenge.html?m=1