JOY...CSI103 32

Hello! Today I have another layout to share as a Guest Detective this month at CSI. In case you are not familiar, CSI is a weekly scrapbook challenge site that encourages one to try new colors schemes and to tell your stories. Here's the current CSI challenge:

I created a layout featuring a Christmas photo of Meredith and Connor that was taken years ago.

The background was created using several die cut pieces of paper that I made using a variety of acrylic paints and the Gelli Arts Printing Plate. I die cut the photo using a Die-namics Stitched Circle STAX die, layered it another then embellished with a couple of Red Hot Poinsettias.

For lots of texture and design, I added several die cut Kraft stars that I rolled through the paper crimper as well adding even more texture using the Stargaze Stencil.

Once I had everything adhered in place, I randomly stamped the polka dot and chicken wire images from Distressed Background Blocks:

Here is how I incorporated the different elements from the story:

Colors:

I used ALL of them

Evidence:

Stars, Circle, Paint, Distressing, Metal

Testimony:

I used the Inspiration words joy and season in my journaling

For sketch inspiration, I referred to one of the awesome Page Drafts sketches:

Thanks so much for visiting! For some amazing inspiration, please visit the CSI site and see what all the other designers created. I hope you join along in the fun!

Be Sweet ;)

MFT MPD Distressed Background Blocks	MFT MPD Stargaze Stencil	Die-namics Poinsettia	Die-namics Jumbo Fishtail Banner STAX	Die-namics High-Rise Alphabet Uppercase
Die-namcis Star STAX	MFT Die-namics Pierced Circle STAX	Die-namics LARGE Fancy Flourish	Die-namics Fishtail Flags Layers STAX	Die-namics Fishtail Flags STAX
MFT Black Licorice Ink Pad	MFT Jellybean Green Ink Pad	MFT Jellybean Green Cardstock	MFT Black Licorice Cardstock	MFT Kraft Cardstock
MFT Sweet Tooth cardstock	MFT Red Hot Cardstock

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