'TIS THE SEASON - Single Page Layout (CSI DT - Case File 244 + Stuck?! Sketch)

This is a bittersweet reveal for me as it is my last case file

as DT for CSI: Color, Stories, Inspiration.

Yes, I am retiring as a CSI Detective at the end of the month,

but I am very grateful to Debbi at CSI for this incredible opportunity!

This is Case File No. 244 which inspired this layout.

Click HERE for more details and more DT inspiration based on this file.

The Scene quite obviously evoked Christmas feelings in me.

The Scheme is a classic Noel palette of red and green

with some neutral pale gray/almost white, gray and black.

From the Evidence, I chose Christmas, animals (the deer head), trees and ribbons (bow).

For my Testimony, I opted to just add a simple sentiment about what I love

 the most about Christmas and that is spending it with my love.

 I was also inspired by the December 1st Stuck?! Sketch.

To create this layout, I went and searched through my old Christmas stash

and found this very beautiful Pink Paislee collection that matched 

the Scheme quite perfectly.  It is called Merry & Bright.

The trees are from the Die Cut pack from Pink Paislee.

I spritzed some Snow White Glossy Ink Spray from Daily ART on my page.

It's true that Christmas just wouldn't be the same without him... 

Thank you so much for visiting!

CSI: Color, Stories, Inspiration Case File No. 22

Have you had the chance to check out the newest Case File 

from CSI: Color, Stories, Inspiration yet?!

Well, here it is!

CSI is now offering a new twist to their challenges starting in January

(and they are giving  you a chance to try it out this month)!

You can draw your own inspiration from The Scene, however you'd like!

But don't worry - if you like the traditional clues, that will always be

an option too.  So your choice!

Here is the simpler new version  of Case File 242:

I didn't solve this one, but some fellow DT members did

a fabulous job at solving it right HERE on the CSI blog.

I hope that you will put on your detective hat and play along!

SO MUCH AUTUMN GOODNESS - Single Page Layout (CSI DT - Major Case File 241)

Who's ready for a brand new case to solve from CSI: Color, Stories, Inspiration!?

The Major Case File #241 was released a couple days ago, and this is how I solved it!

For more information on Case File #239 and all the wonderful prizes up for grabs,

click HERE.  You will also see how my fellow DT members solved it,

and let me tell you, they are a bunch of pretty fabulous detectives!

Let me explain how I solved this case!

The Scene in this case celebrates quite obviously the beautiful season of Autumn! 

A couple weeks I received a very generous package of gorgeous papers 

from Pion Design and in the pack was the Summer Falls into Autumn collection 

whose warm Fall-themed papers were just perfect for this scene.

In the Scheme offers a seasonal palette of very page gray, peanut brown,

light, buttery yellow, crimson and almost white gray.

From the Evidence list, I chose: 

some watercolor, leaves, woodgrain, white rub-on (ok, I cheated as I didn't have

 any white rub-ons so I used rub-on style stickers instead) and vellum.

For the Testimony, I simply decided to journal about my love of Fall.

And as always, the Major Case comes with a fabulous sketch

by The Nifty Pixel! Check out all their fabulous sketches right HERE.

Now let's take a look at some details:

I did some fussy cutting in the Pion Design patterned papers.

They come with gorgeous vintage image and journaling cards from which I cut out the adorable little girls, the autumn leaves and pumpkins as well as some tags.

I used thick vellum die-cuts in the form of leaves and a flower.

That lovely chipboard title is from none other than Dusty Attic!

You can find it in the Mini Captions #10 from the DA store right HERE.

And there you go!  Another CSI case file solved,

and I am having so much fun playing scrapbooking detective!

I hope you will play along!

CARPE DIEM - Single Page Layout (CSI DT - Major Case File 239)

CSI: Color, Stories, Inspiration detective Nicole was at work
once again, and this is how I solved my newest case file!

For more information on Case File #239 and all the wonderful prizes up for grabs,

click HERE.  You will also see how my fellow DT members solved it,

and let me tell you, they are a bunch of pretty fabulous detectives!

Let me explain how I solved this case!

The Scene in this case celebrates International Music Day!

I was mostly inspired by the Summer-y feel of the image and so 

decided to scrap a photo of a very fun pool party with co-workers,

most of whom who are also, of course, my good friends!

In the Scheme, you find some ballerina pink, minty green, 

pale warm gray/off white, dark navy blue and sky/powder blue.

From the Evidence list, I chose: 

floral print, flowers (of course), flamingo, wood and circles.

For the Testimony, well, I went for the obvious topic of Summer 

and hand-wrote my journaling about a superb Summer evening with friends.

And as always, the Major Case comes with a fabulous sketch!

Now let's take a look at some details:

The papers used are from Simple Stories.  It had most of the colours of the Scheme

and had that darling flamingo piece of evidence!

I'm very self-conscious whenever I hand-write on my pages,

but I have to say that it gives a personal touch that scrapbooking 

is supposed to be all about.

I used a square stencil with blue paint and then a circle stencil with pink paint.

After my layout was all made, I found that it was missing something... so I drew

a swirly design around the photo and embellishments and then stitched it.

And there you go.... the 'good life' with a great people!

Come play detective with us at CSI! Check it out HERE!

OMG - Single Page Layout (CSI DT - Case File #238 + Stuck?! Sketches Challenge)

There's a brand new case to solve at CSI: Color, Stories, Inspiration,

and take a look at how I solved it!

For more information on Case File #238 and all the wonderful prizes up for grabs,

click HERE.  You will also see how my fellow DT members solved it,

and let me tell you, they are a bunch of pretty fabulous detectives!

Let me explain how I solved this case!

The Scene in this case is oh so sweet!

I didn't go with the obvious reading theme, but I was inspired

by many of the clues in the image as described below.

The Scheme, offers you a wonderful palette of page gray, 

medium sky blue, mustard gold, white and kiwi green.

From the Evidence list, I chose: 

polka dots, text print, animals, string/twine, google eyes and enamel dots.

For the Testimony, I opted to combine two of the September prompts

from which I got the idea of using OMG as my title and writing about

how NOT boring any day spent with this little boy is!

I was also inspired by this fabulous sketch from Stuck?! Sketches:

And now let's look at some close-ups:

 

This cute little owl badge comes from my friend Caroline's Cuts2luv brand!

I added some googly eyes on him to fulfill one of the Evidence requirements.

Most of the chipboard pieces, except for the title, are from The Dusty Attic.

I used a lot of different paper strips inspired by the Stuck?! Sketch

that allowed me to incorporate most of the colours from the Scheme

and I added some handmade stitching with string from the Evidence list.

This 'handsome boy' is my friend Nathalie's son Tristan.  He's a spitfire!

I really hope that you will play along with us at CSI: Color, Stories, Inspiration!

There are many wonderful sponsors just waiting to give some awesome prizes away!

HERE WE GO - Single Page Layout (CSI DT - Major Case File #237)

I've been in my scraproom playing creative detective again,

and here is the layout I made inspired by the current

CSI: Color, Stories, Inspiration Major Case File.

To find out more about Major Case File No. 237

and see lots more DT inspiration, click HERE.

Let me explain how I solved this case!

The Scene represents quite obviously the September return to school event.

But having very few school themed photos, I decided to mostly take inspiration from the colour scheme and scrap a photo of my nieces during a very special school break back 

in 2013.

In the Scheme, you find : medium teal, white, lime green,

banana yellow and red with a hint of orange.

From the Evidence list, I opted for: 

grid pattern, animals, airplanes and washi tape.

For the Testimony, I chose to 'write steps as in a lesson'.

And as always, the Major Case comes with a wonderful sketch by The Nifty Pixel.

And now let's look at some close-ups:

The paper collection used is from Simple Stories.

The papers matched the colour scheme and went so well with the photo!

I fussy cut some of the tropical images from the papers.

You can never go wrong with flamingos! :)

And here are my 2 wonderful nieces having a grand ol' time in Florida!

Now, let's see how you solve this case!

AHOY! - Single Page Layout (CSI DT - Case File #236)

I solved another Case File from CSI: Color, Stories, Inspiration

and it's a m-ARRRR-velous one!

To find out more about Case File No. 236

and see lots more DT inspiration, click HERE.

Let me explain how I solved this case!

Arrr-gust is International Pirate Month so the Scene offers an adorable pirate-inspired image so I decided to celebrate pirates too with my layout featuring my friend's son looking quite dashing in a pirate costume.

The Scheme consists of these colours from the Scene:

light teal green, black, white, light warm gray and crimson.

I opted to use many elements from the Evidence list:

stripes, polka dots, gold (sequins), flag (tags), wet medium (gold mist), 

lots of nautical elements, wave shape (background patterned paper), twine,

skull/crossbone, buttons and ombre (also on the background patterned paper).

In my Testimony, which I've added on a tag hidden behind the photo, 

I journalled about how all boys dream of being pirates... the thrill of adventure, 

sailing on the beautiful vast sea and exploring for treasure!

And now let's look at some close-ups:

As soon as I saw this case file, I knew I had the perfect paper collection for it: Scrapberry's The Pirate Treasure.  This collection offers lots of gorgeous pirate themed designs and cutouts which matched perfectly my photo and went along well enough with the Scheme.  My light teal green turned more into a sky blue, but you can still see some teal in the wave design.

I found some pirate chipboard set in my stash and I added some gold sequins

to represent treasured gold coins that pirates constantly seek.

I cheated a little and added some extra colour to my page, but I found that

these gold elements from the Scrapberry's paper line were too good to not use.

Here is a sneak of my hidden journaling...

Ahoy, matey!  Little Tristan looks like a very happy pirate indeed!

Now, how will YOU solve Case File 236?

I hope I have inspired you to play along!

SUMMER TIME SELFIE - Single Page Layout (CSI DT - Major Case File #235)

Let's play detective!!!

The Major Case File #235 from CSI: Color, Stories, Inspiration
has been revealed a couple days ago and here is how I solved it:

To find out more about Major Case File No. 235

and see lots more DT inspiration, click HERE.

Let me explain how I solved this case!

The Scene represents friendship, girlfriends, girl fun, so I chose to 

scrap a recent photo taken with my friend and co-worker Nathalie

while we were out on a work break indulging in a sweet Summer treat.

The Scheme consists of beautiful pastel colors:

light chartreuse, turquoise, white, light gray, 

and a shade between periwinkle and lavender.

From the Evidence list, I opted for: 

a solid white background, polkadots, flowers, bling, 

wet medium, and floatie shape.

For the Testimony, I journalled about how life is good, especially

while eating an ice cream treat during work break with Nath!

And now let's look at some close-ups:

I really enjoyed scrapbooking in this colour palette.

On my white background, I added a polkadot pattern with lilac distress stain using a stencil.

And I also added some turquoise using another circle pattern stencil.

I love the layers I created with the tag and all those flowers.

We look like we'll be ready to attack the rest of the working day

after filling up with that delicious ice cream!

Well, another solved CSI case under my belt!

Now, let's see how YOU solve it! :)

FUN @ THE FAIR - Single Page Layout (CSI DT - Case File #234)

I'm back today to show you how I solved another CSI case file!

To find out more about Major Case File No. 234 

and see lots more DT inspiration, click HERE.

Let me explain how I solved this case!

The Scene represents a Summer getaway so I chose to 

scrap about one of my favorite place to go to during this season...

and that's the FAIR!

The Scheme consists of lovely bright Summer-y colours:

medium orange, sky/turquoise blue, white, bright sunny yellow 

and seafoam green.  I used a little, or a lot, of each on my page.

From the Evidence list, I opted for: 

dashed lines, triangles, stamps, rub-ons, plus signs and scallops.

For the Testimony, I documented about a favorite Summer getaway!

Just to show that scrapbooking is a hit or miss with lots of 'try again'...

  I had used another more solid yellow patterned paper as the background

and my page was completed, everything stuck down, pictures taken, layout

ready to sent out to Debbi (CSI owner) as my 234 project when I decided that

 I just didn't like it!  I had gone a bit overboard with the paint splatters!  

So I returned to my scraproom and carefully removed each paper layer 

and cluster of embellishments as well as the photo and stuck them down 

again on this yellow striped paper. I am much more satisfied with plan B! :)

The white dash lines I did myself using a white gel pen and the black ones are a rub-on.

And I realize that my plus signs are not really plus signs, but close enough for me! hehe

I had this fun journaling card in the form of a ticket... perfect for my page!

Another case solved for CSI: Color, Stories, Inspiration! 

Do you like my detective work?  Let me know in the comments!

And here's to hoping that you will play along!