Saturday 26 January 2013

CSI Birthday Blog Hop 25-29 January 2013


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CSI: Color, Stories, Inspiration turned one this month, and we've been celebrating with fun and festivities all month long. But what's a birthday party 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, and all you have to do is leave a comment on participating design team members' blogs for a chance to receive a present from them! The more blogs you comment on, the more chances you'll have to receive a gift!

We also have the brand-new company Blue Fern Studios joining our blog hop! Our very own Detective Michele Singh is the designer of this company's beautiful chipboard, and we are delighted to have Blue Fern Studios join us to celebrate our birthday on the month they were introduced to the world!

The CSI Birthday Presents Blog Hop will run from January 25 - 29. 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:






















Anyone anywhere in the world can win my present, all you have to do is to leave a comment here on my blog! 


This is what you can win: chipboards from Blue Fern Studios and blooms from Manor House Creations!

1 x Manor House Sugar & Spice flowers pink
1 x Village Sign Post (074776)
1 x Miss Tailor set (074721)
1 x Valentine Cupids (074769)
1 x Heart Set (0744417)
1 x Manor House Jubilee flowers cream

You do not have to visit each DT's blog, but the more blogs you visit the greater the chance of winning a present of course!

N.B. that I will not be posting the name of the winner of my RAK here on my blog, ALL winners will be posted over at CSI in a Full Disclosure Announcement!! which means you will have to be a CSI member to be able to read the announcement!

Now to this week's case file # 56 and the beautiful printable coordinates designed by our Michele Singh;


 

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THE SCHEME (USE ALL 5 COLORS)
  • Been Raining Oolong - pale, sort of grayish-teal, taken from background - 204.221.213
  • A Cuppa Cheer -bright cherry red, taken from the umbrella - 201.66.72
  • Black Tea - black, taken from the black outlining - 18.28.29
  • White Tea - white - taken from the teabags - 255.255.255
  • Earl Gray - gray, taken from the cloud - 186.188.183
EVIDENCE (CHOOSE AT LEAST 2 ELEMENTS)

  • clouds
  • umbrella accents
  • strings
  • something that dangles or hangs
  • wet medium
  • something translucent (not transparent)
  • teacup accent
  • make a little packet that holds little bits of something (like the teabags)
  • doodle dashed lines
  • plain cardstock background
TESTIMONY (CHOOSE AT LEAST 1 ELEMENT)

  • Tea for 2 - Choose a prompt from this site that has the number 2 in it, e.g., 32, 27, 12, etc.
  • Tuck your journaling into/behind something translucent (e.g., vellum)
  • 13 hints for a happy life... (inspired by the 13 teabags)
  • Write your journaling on a tag that has string.
  • Be inspired by these Rainy Day Journal Writing prompts.
  • Inspiration Words: -- optimism, catch, share - use these as inspiration for your journaling, not just as a title
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Here is my take - "Raspberry Kisses";

Evidence used are string (and twine) and something that dangles (the Prima trinket in the top cluster).

The main colours on my page are the softer hues of grayish-teal and the gray with just hints of the red and the splatter in black. 


These little beauties are called either "Raspberry Grottos" or "Raspberry Kisses", some called them "Rosy Lips". They are made of a softer dough than shortbreads, not as hard but equally buttery. PERFECT company with a cup of coffee (sorry Debbi, no tea for me)! preferably shared in good company or why not in a raspberry sealed kiss with your loved one! I have to admit that I've gobbled down a couple of these on my own in the secrecy of an unlit kitchen on many an occasion in the past but been caught at it because of the tell tale crumbs ...




Have fun hopping and good luck to you all! Remember to check in at CSI for the full disclosure of all the winners!

Thanks ever so much for your visit!

Toodelipip! xoxo Eila

62 comments:

  1. I always wonder how you manage to incorporate so many beautiful layers and details without making your work look cluttered. This lay-out is no example for sure - it's so gorgeous!

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  2. Eila, I love all the layers in your layouts. Every time I see your layout, I don't need to look at the name. Very inspiring works of art!!!

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  3. Hello Eila, charming layered page, yummi photo.
    A very romantic set for the celebrations...tks for this hop...xx

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  4. Looks so yummy! The page too! Love the twine wrap and tags. The chipboard is gorgeous!

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  5. oh wow so much detail in ur LO i just love it ! and the prize looks awsome too :)

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  6. Love the layout and have to say, where is the recipe?? The kisses look scrumptious! Thank you for the prize too, I adore Manor but can't find them in Canada! So I am keeping my fingers and toes crossed to win:-)

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  7. So gorgeous! Love all your layers and amazing details!

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  8. absolutely beautiful layout! Oh and I really want some of those Raspberry Kisses!

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  9. What a beautiful layout...except that now I want one of those Kisses!!! They look wonderful! I also really like the color and all the embellies. Your art is tops!!!

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  10. Cute giveaway and amaaaaaaaaazing layout.I might have to scraplift it!!!

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  11. Gorgeous giveaway and gorgeous work.....x

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  12. Yummmmm! I mean the Raspberry Kisses and your LO...not necessarily in that order...LOL!
    Happy Birthday, my fave CSI Detective!
    Love the fact that Blue Fern has teamed up to celebrate :)

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  13. Wow, this is really beautiful, Eila. Gorgeous layers & attention to detail, as always :)
    Those Raspberry kisses look super yummy too!

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  14. Oh Eila another amazing layout from you... How yummy do those Raspberry kisses look. I just love your layouts and your photos... amazing. Thanks for sharing.

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  15. Really wonderful layout! I love your take on the color scheme! I'm happy to be in the same DT with you!

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  16. Love the layering. Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win.

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  17. hey Eila this blog hop is fun fun fun .... your layout is just perfect and I adore your title it has a beautiful ring to it .. loving all your details and texture, drooling here my friend x

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  18. And, Eila, these biccy drops look yum, yum, yum.....just like your LO!!!!!!!!!!!!! TFS & the chance at your RAK:):):)

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  19. Hi Eila .. I simply love your LO & like Heather I'm drooling ... beautiful details & texture .. fantastic inspiration .. cheers xx

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  20. loving your layout this week, great photos and lovely layers and textures as always a work of art :)

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  21. Wonderful work of art Eila. Will stop by often for inspiration.

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  22. Gorgeous layout, so many details for the eyes to take in, love it!

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  23. beautiful LO- your details are amazing xxxx

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  24. Amazing work as usual-gosh, you are a master of colour! I love the way you achieve this genuine vintage effect- so yours.. And your RAK-oh soooo yummy :P See you around :)

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  25. It's such fun to be hopping along to everyone's blog. Lovely layers and lovely treats on your page. I especially like the close up of the intense turquoise on the chippie :)

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  26. What a lovely layout!!! I really like all layers, you're a Master!

    I just signed up as follower....thanks for the chance to win

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  27. Your LO is so yummy...and those cookies look delicious too! I like the layered tags and the fun and pretty embellies you added to it.
    I am a follower.
    Thanks for sharing! :)

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  28. Hello friend! Thanks for the inspiration. I am so glad I am on the same team as you!

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  29. Love the vintage feel of this layout with all the layers and layers of yumminess! How you put this all together to create one beautiful work of art is beyond me. But I am going to come back and decipher it! so so beautiful!
    Thanks for the chance to win such a fantastic prize! Whoever wins this will be in scrapbooking heaven!

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  30. Wow - such a beautiful page! love the clustering of flowers

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  31. Gorgeous! Love the splatters around!

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  32. Beautiful lo, especially love the flourished border on the right side.

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  33. j'aime toujours autant vos créations Eila !

    vous n'avez pas de Newsletter ? je ne suis pas très habile en informatique ....
    corinne

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  34. ohhhh, Can I win?! JK!

    Eila, So beautiful! Love all the little surprises you can always find on your work! So lovely!

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  35. love your style.
    Beautiful layers and flowers and colors and details.Everything is beautiful

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  36. Great...now I'm hungry! Wonderful layout :)

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  37. Gorgeous layout! I love all the flowers you used, the soft colors and those tags!!! Thanks so much for sharing! :)

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  38. What a beautiful LO. Love the pictures as that looks so delicious and right up my alley. I don't usually like sweets but soft shortbread dough and raspberry jam seem yum yum.

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

    Greetings from Germany, Iryna

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  40. Hi my friend just thought i'd pop in and say have a fun hop...your page is beautiful as always with the delish technique and not to mention the piccie - have a great weekend hope it's not to cold, it's been raining for about 3 days now...xoxo

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  41. Beautiful page-those cookies look yummy!

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  42. Just popping to say hi my dear friend and take a closer look at your spectacular page! Yummy prize too:) I am sending the best regards form Tatry mountains where I spent few days with my family (winter break at school:)

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  43. LOL, I can relate to the crumbs on the counter! Beautifully done! I really love the multiple stamped tags and the light and airy tones you chose.

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  44. 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!!!And Great Job with the layout is has a great colors and very bold

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  45. Gorgeous page- love all those tags and your beautiful background!

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  46. Amazing page! Love all the layers and the colors. Beautiful!

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  47. Beautiful layout and looks good enough to eat! Those rapsberry kisses sound so yummy Tx

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  48. Delightful page Eila! Congratulations on a full year with CSI!! Wow, time flies! I've only just got to joining since I got back LOL!! Your colours and details are amazing and I can see you had a lot of fun with this one!!

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  49. Beautiful LO and love all that layering and small details. I'll be back for more inspiration.

    Sarah

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  50. Love all the details on your page. And those raspberry kisses looks awesome. Jammie!

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  51. Hi! Its fun to see how cookies can make a fun story and beautiful layout. How could we otherwise know about swedish cookies? Like your kind of random style!

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  52. Your blog is really one of my favorites Eila :) Thanks for stopping by once again and as always, your layout is a beautiful treat!!xx

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  53. Great use of embellishments in your layout -- they add tons of detail but don't look heavy (which is the problem I always run into)

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  54. Dear Eila, Thanks for your congrats comment on my blog :)

    Have a nice day!

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  55. Love the details, textures, and harmony of the piece. Makes me want to call up a friend and have a cup of coffee!

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  56. Now following your blog. What a beautiful LO. Love all the details, accents, and design. I love all your work. Awesome!!!!!
    Huggies
    Rachelle

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  57. That's so romantic... I love everything you make too !

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  58. Delicious page - always love your work, so much texture and detail and depth to your pages - I think I would love raspberry kisses too, they look pretty yummy! :o)

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  59. Just beautiful! I love the chippies.

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  60. I'd love to try the laser cut chipboard die cuts. So intricate & amazing. And, equally amazing is your layout - every detail so beautiful & inspiring.
    I hope I win so I can try something new!

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