CSI is turning five years old this month and we've got some special surprises to help us celebrate this milestone!
Our Major Case File, which features an awesome Composite Sketch created just for CSI by The Nifty Pixel, will stay open for the entire month.
So, are you ready for the new challenge? Grab your forensics kits, CSI members, and get ready for some serious sleuthing as we open Major Case File No. 221.
CASE FILE:
Since we're celebrating our fifth birthday, we've got a delightful, festive Case File featuring a whimsical [Crime] Scene by Croatian artist Antoana Oreski.
Remember to scroll all the way down to the bottom of this reveal post for RGB codes, color descriptions, and more detailed explanations of the Evidence and Testimony prompts.
SPONSORS
We're so excited to have ten generous sponsors this month! Our sponsors are among the best in the crafting industry, offering unique and trendy products. CLICK HERE to read more about these generous sponsors and the prizes they're donating.
GUEST DESIGNERS
We're thrilled to have the design team from FabScraps joining us this month!
And we're beyond excited to have some of our Retired Detectives joining us this month to celebrate our 5th birthday with us!
INSPIRATION
So...are you ready for some serious inspiration?
This is how the CSI Detectives have expertly cracked the case.
**To read about the design team's journaling, please visit their blogs (links to blogs are on the sidebar).
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| Anastasia's blog |
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| Carol's blog |
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| Gail's blog |
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| Debbie's blog |
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| Lisa-Marie's blog |
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| Debbi's blog |
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| Wendy's blog |
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| Nupur's blog |
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| Laura's blog |
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| Patty's blog |
Here's how our talented Guest Detectives from Fab Scraps cracked the Case Files:
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| Ewelina's blog |
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| Michelle's blog |
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| Tanya's blog |
And our Retired Detectives rocked the Case Files:
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| Anna's blog |
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| Annette's blog |
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| Annie's blog |
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| Cindy's blog |
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| Helen's blog |
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| Hilde's blog |
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| Janice's blog |
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| Jennifer's blog |
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| Riikka's blog |
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| Val's blog |
CASE FILE DETAILS:
THE SCHEME - USE ALL 5 COLORS
- 252.245.235 – pale yellow/ivory
- 37.186.182 - turquoise
- 235.107.121 – watermelon pink
- 206.206.48 – yellow-green, like a granny smith apple
- 73.58.51- dark chocolate brown
EVIDENCE - CHOOSE AT LEAST 3 CLUES
- Tiny dots
- Grid pattern
- Triangles
- Banners
- String
- Letters as a design element
- Use different colored letter stickers
- Rub-on or stamped phrases
- Circles
- Fruit
- Googly eyes
- Pleats
- Enamel dots
- Leaves
- Puffy stickers
- Cooking/kitchen-inspired items
TESTIMONY - CHOOSE AT LEAST 1 CLUE
- Topic: Document a birthday.
- Prompt Idea: Choose a birthday prompt.
- Presentation: Mix handwriting with letter stickers or phrase stickers.
- Writing Format: Write your journaling in the form of a recipe.
- Inspiration Words: delicious, life, sweet --use these as inspiration for your journaling, not just as a title.
COMPOSITE SKETCH - Feel free to rotate, substitute elements, etc., but use as inspiration for your page.
We trust we've left enough clues for you to solve the case!
The deadline for completing this Case File is Tuesday, January 31, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Be sure to link your layout using the link tool in the sidebar, and mention the Evidence and Testimony clues you used.
We can't wait to see what YOU create!
Wow... what a way to start the New Year.... Fabulous Pages, Ladies!!
ReplyDeleteLove your layouts ladies, I'm pleased to see there is a challenge for January :) I get to play in my craft room a lot over the holiday .
ReplyDeleteWow! So much festive inspiration here!
ReplyDeleteHow good are these layouts. Take a bow everyone. Happy Birthday CSI
ReplyDeleteHappy 5th Birthday CSI.
ReplyDeleteSo many Amazing and Inspirational layouts. Well done Everyone!!
Fresh and pretty pages galore to celebrate your fifth birthday Debbi. Thanks for the Guest invite and congratulations on one of the best challenge sights around.
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration! This color scheme is sure to liven up the long winter days of January! :)
ReplyDeleteWOW! Brilliant inspiration right there :) Love this one....hoping I can 'get back into it' this month!!!
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow...amazing line up of inspiration it is! Loved the creations and the case file...simple awesome...xx
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