Saturday, January 26, 2013

the time has come

How exciting !!!!!
we have been preparing for this moment for weeks !!!
WELCOME
turned one this month,
 and we have had a month of fun and festivities
However 
what is a birthday without presents????

We are rounding out CSI's birthday celebration with a huge pile of presents! 
The talented and very generous CSI design team, aka the CSI Detectives, 
have prepared special blog posts for you this week,
all you have to do is leave a comment on participating design team members' blogs for a chance to receive a present from them!
my gift unwrapped 
  
REMEMBER
The more blogs you comment on, 
the more chances you'll have to receive a gift!

We also welcome the brand-new company Blue Fern Studios & thank them for joining us. 
 Our very own Detective Michele Singh is the designer of this company's beautiful chipboard,
 we are delighted BFS have joined us on the same month THEY were introduced to the world!

 Winners will be announced in our Full Disclosure (Announcements) Forum the following week.
 a newsletter will go out to members once this announcement is posted.

Here is a list of the blogs you will want to visit:




















CASE FILE & CO-ORDINATES

How I solved the case
REFRESHING
Charlie catching the rain of water from the hose

the background is a mixture of texture paste imprinted with crushed alfoil, gesso, paint spray, crackle medium 
  Grab your forensics kits,and get ready for some serious sleuthing 
CSI Case File No. 56 is now open !!!
  WOW !!!!
become a member of CSI & upload to share 
Thanks for calling by  
I truly appreciate your visits & kind words 
Remember please become a follower on my blog( if not already) & leave a comment
to go in the draw for the birthday present 
Happy Scrapping  & Happy Hopping
Enjoy the inspirational creations
Hugz Annette 
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64 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Absolutely amazing lay-out with such an amazing banner on it too. I just love how you layered it!

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  2. Em StafraceJanuary 26, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    what a fabulous photo, and am inlooove with your textured background going to have to check it out over at CSI to get a closer look xox

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  3. Commerce CycleJanuary 26, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Annette, this is stunning! My jaw dropped when I saw it at CSI, but I am still amazed by all the details. That water effect above the picture is just breath-taking. Not to mention the banner at the bottom. SO many beautiful details!!! WONDERFUL!

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  4. apapelouca.blogspot.comJanuary 26, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    Oh wow this is really a stuning page...love the background so much. Like blog hops cause are always inspirable...tks so much

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  5. MoongirlJanuary 26, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    I love love love the photo! That umbrella is so cute too.

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  6. TraceeJanuary 26, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Love all the layers of banners and your photo is awesome! Tx

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  7. Katie R.January 26, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Your take on the case is so pretty. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. MillyJanuary 26, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    wow i just love the colours u used in ur LO, and im obsessed with banners at the moment too! and that is a lovely photo!

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  9. Linda TJanuary 26, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Amazing background & stunning photo what a great captured moment, great colour combo

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  10. Beatrice LawsonJanuary 26, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    Love your picture and the adorable umbrella! Just started to follow your blog, loved your layout.

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  11. MichelleMcJanuary 26, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Beautiful layout! Love your journaling around the page.

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  12. Buffy BurnsideJanuary 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    Such a stunning layout! the background is beautiful!

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  13. Linda EggletonJanuary 26, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    Wow, sensational layout! I love the textured background & the layered banner...looks fantastic!

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  14. Elena CJanuary 26, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Annette, what a great lo. So many things to look at. that umbrella is adorable. But what I really like is the background of gesso, crackle paint, etc. it looks so good!!!

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  15. Julene MatthewsJanuary 26, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    I'm already a follower of your blog and love your giveaway too.

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  16. WendyMacJanuary 26, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    A beautiful layout....love the background and gorgeous textures.....x

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  17. Adriana BJanuary 26, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    fabulous work, love your blog design too :) great blog hop :)

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  18. Val-BelleJanuary 26, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    Annette I love your layout and the photo is awesome. Great blog and you have a new follower. I have learned so much from all of you here on CSI so thank you.

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  19. ZankaJanuary 26, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    This photo is mesmerizing and your page really captured that feel. Love it to bits! See you around :)

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  20. KarenJanuary 26, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    great photo fantastic layout. Love the colours too Thanks for the opportunity wi a lovely prize

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    Love the layout. Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing.

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  22. RusticdivaJanuary 26, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    Love teal so your layout hits the mark. will be following your every move from now on...so much to learn, so little time. Thanks for sharing.

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  23. Heather JacobJanuary 26, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    perfection plus here, loving the texture and dimension .. big hugz x

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  24. Cathi ONeillJanuary 26, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    Gorgeous layout! Love the color and your design!!

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  25. LydiaJanuary 26, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    your LO is stunning- love the layered banners xxx

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  26. FirenzeJanuary 26, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    Wow - I love this! And the texture paste - so fantastic! TFS
    Helen -- Firenze Cards

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  27. Helen WallaceJanuary 26, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    Such a beautiful blog Annette and I've learned so much by reading about your creative process TFS

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  28. LourdesJanuary 26, 2013 at 10:49 PM

    Annette, this LO is so gorgeous!....I love the texture and all the embellishment making a great composition!

    I just signed up as follower!

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  29. Auntie EmJanuary 26, 2013 at 11:19 PM

    The perfect name for your pretty LO! I love the colour and the way you have fit all the great embellies in. So much texture and fun.
    I will be following your beautiful blog.
    Thanks for sharing! :)

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  30. perelka111January 26, 2013 at 11:35 PM

    wow it is amazing work:))

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  31. MargieJanuary 26, 2013 at 11:40 PM

    Stunning layout!

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  32. MirandaJanuary 26, 2013 at 11:49 PM

    I just love your layout. All those great details. Great job! TFS.

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  33. UnknownJanuary 27, 2013 at 1:00 AM

    Thanks for sharing! What a wonderful layout you have created.

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  34. PiaJanuary 27, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    wow beautiful layout
    hugs Pia

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  35. Stampin2dayJanuary 27, 2013 at 1:23 AM

    wow oh wow oh wow! What an amazing layout! I am now following your blog and I've also bookmarked it so I can come back and browse. Beautiful creations!

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  36. UnknownJanuary 27, 2013 at 1:23 AM

    wow - very pretty layout - love how things are clustered together

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  37. DenayJanuary 27, 2013 at 1:40 AM

    I love your background techniques. So interesting; and it adds a pop of wow to your lo.

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  38. HegeJanuary 27, 2013 at 2:05 AM

    woow

    love you work!!
    love your effects

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  39. Michelle LooiJanuary 27, 2013 at 2:10 AM

    Love the detailed work! Love it!

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  40. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2013 at 2:22 AM

    Your layout is amazing! WOW! So soft and beautifuL!

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  41. corinne de france MARCHJanuary 27, 2013 at 2:26 AM

    j'aime beaucoup beaucoup votre réalisation ! belle texture et photo parfaite pour cette création
    corinne

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  42. ShawnJanuary 27, 2013 at 3:40 AM

    Great colors. Love this layout.

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  43. Nicole DoironJanuary 27, 2013 at 3:47 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! So many awesome details and techniques used! Thanks for the inspiration! :)

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  44. KrystleJanuary 27, 2013 at 4:13 AM

    I love all of your layering on your layout and I am a new follower!

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  45. Eila SandbergJanuary 27, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    Hi ya Annette! just popping in to give you a cyber hug and wish you good luck with the hop! LOVE the artyness of your background work - yummo! xoxox

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  46. kittirin-weltmeinerhandarbeit.blogspot.comJanuary 27, 2013 at 4:58 AM

    Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win. Your LO is gorgeous!!

    Greetings from Germany, Iryna

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  47. just another dayJanuary 27, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    Fab page Annette great techniques and love the alfoil...

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  48. Aida DomisiewiczJanuary 27, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    LOOOVE the effect! The design, wow, wow, wow! One of the most amazing pages I've ever seen.
    xoxoxo

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  49. CarolJanuary 27, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    Totally awesome! Love the textured background and the stacked pennants.

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  50. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    I love your layout! The photo is so beautiful!

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  51. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    I love your layout! The photo is so beautiful!

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  52. UnknownJanuary 27, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    Hahaha !Debbie Really Do a great Job making a plan For CSI Prizes!!LOL!! But It's great and a cool way to join a contest!!!Nice work very attracting and aplleasing

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  53. dstandardJanuary 27, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    Totally fabulous!!! Love the photo and love all your layers!

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  54. DebiJJanuary 27, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Wow I love your textures here, it is brilliant. Plus what a marvellous page..what a wonderful blog you have too!

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  55. HanneJanuary 27, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    Beautiful page. Love all the texture on it.

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  56. UnknownJanuary 28, 2013 at 4:01 AM

    Love the LO especially the layers for the banner truly inspriational.

    Sarah

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  57. Amy Voorthuis January 28, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Hi Annette your lo is very beautiful......and your present is so generous love it! Have a wonderful week hugz back at ya lol xox Amy

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  58. Wilma VoermansJanuary 28, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Well , I learn a lot on my first bloghop ever. Love the way your layouts look with the textures. Just like the style! And you made a special one this week, took the colours a fine way!I will check out your blog soon since now I am follower. Now I have to hop to the next.....bye bye from Switserland

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  59. JenniferJanuary 28, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    Thinking we share a love of the same colors -- the colors of your prize goodies are yummy and total loving the aqua in your LO.

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  60. WendyBenJanuary 28, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    Just love that beautiful soft blue/green as your main colour, I looove buttons and banners!!

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  61. UnknownJanuary 29, 2013 at 3:51 AM

    Didn't have time to comment your page on CSI before, but I find it amazing. I love the design and 3D !

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  62. Rachelle OlaridgeJanuary 29, 2013 at 4:14 AM

    Beautiful work Annette. Love it!!!! Awesome details. Now following your blog. Love the goodie prize. Thanks for the inspiration.
    Huggies
    Rachelle

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  63. Jona PanesaJanuary 29, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    wow, this is really gorgeous!!! loved that texture!

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  64. Cindy KeoghJanuary 29, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    So wonderful I love the texture. Such a talent you have.

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