More Than Words - CSI Case File No.160

Dear friends,
hope you're all in your best... my quote for today is,"When God gives you a 'no,' give Him a 'thank you.' He was protecting you from less than His best." And here's the major case from CSI (Color, Stories, Inspiration) with Case File no.160

And my layout for that...

The Color Scheme : Pale Sage Green, Minty Green with a touch of Blue, Dark Teal Green, Bright White, Dark Seaweed Green.

The Evidence : Something Transparent, Metal, Stamps.

The Testimony : I wrote about my short travel to a 'more than words' place. The journal's written on a tag and it's hidden behind the small photo.

I did it really simple as the 'large' photo is part of my embellishment and I thought I don't want to make it too much. So I just added a bit of gesso on my background and Finnabair clear stamp - Honey Comb and FINITO! 

We're so excited to have 4 main sponsors this month!

Creative Embellishments is an online store that sells trendy scrapbooking embellishments, including chipboard, wood veneer, flair, and stamps. They ship internationally. Be sure to visit the Creative Embellishments blog for oodles of inspiration from their design team. Creative Embellishments is donating a gift certificate to their store.

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We're excited to welcome back The Dusty Attic, CSI's very first sponsor!

The Dusty Attic is an Australian owned and operated Laser Cutting business, which designs and manufactures craft items and embellishments.

Starting in July 2009 and located in Perth, Western Australia, we are proud to be able to make our mark on the scrapbooking and craft industry with our great range of products. We are continually designing so we can bring  our customers new and fresh designs. We love seeing what creations our customers have made. And we also love to hear your feedback, as this helps us with new ideas and creations. Visit the Dusty Attic blog for beautiful inspiration  from their design team.

Dusty Attic is donating $100 store credit for the winner to purchase their beautiful chipboard of your choice!

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Lindy's luscious luster is all uniquely two-toned! With vibrant shimmery sprays, flat sprays, vintage sprays, embossing powder and lots more!

Lindy’s Stamp Gang is the creative” baby” of Lindy Plakinger. She passed away in 2008 after bravely battling illness. She was a self-made cartoonist, loved drawing, crafting, designing new products, and creating her funny cartoon characters! One of her greatest joys was traveling to stamping and scrapbooking conventions across the US, demo-ing to her heart’s content with her sister, and giggle partner, Vicki!

Lindy’s Stamp Gang will continue, as was her hope, and dream. Her husband and daughter have taken over the company keeping her creativity alive. Tracey, (her daughter), has always been a “jar filler” in the background of Lindy’s Stamp Gang, but is now trying to fill some incredible shoes!

• For more Lindy’s Stamp Gang please visit
• Website: http://www.lindystampgang.com
• Blog: http://blog.lindystampgang.com
• YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/lindysgang
• Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/lindysgang
• Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/lindysgang
• Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/lindystampgang
• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lindystampgang

 Lindy's Stamp Gang is donating a $40 gift certificate!

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We're delighted to have our generous permanent sponsor Scrapbook Fantasies serve as a main sponsor this month!

Scrapbook Fantasies  is a Scrapbooking, Papercrafts, Art and Mixed Media store opened in November 2002 in Gladstone, Queensland.  The well stocked store receives new stock daily, and supports a boutique style online store here.  The owner Alicia runs Weekly Challenges and many other competitions giving away over $250 dollars in prizes and store vouchers every month.  The Gallery  hosts thousands of customer creations, and is available for viewing without login. Parcels are posted within Australia at a flat $8 or the actual postage rate (whichever is the lesser), or FREE for orders over $100.

Check out the beautiful prize pack Scrapbook Fantasies is donating:

As always, we're grateful to have our generous permanent sponsor, Flying Unicorn.

Flying Unicorn... it’s about One of a Kind. They offer an incredible selection of products for all paper crafting artists. Their Kit of the Month is filled with the latest and greatest and includes an off-the-page project to keep your creative muse flowing! Be sure to check out the Flying Unicorn forums, a hot and happening place which includes monthly challenges, tips, techniques and friendships that last! They also have a blog and a Facebook page where you can find loads of inspiration!

Starting this month, Flying Unicorn will be donating their beautiful Kit of the Month. Here's the prize for a lucky player this month:

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We are also pleased to present a second permanent sponsor who will be offering a wonderful prize of beautiful ribbons and trims each week to our Star Witness.

Scrapbook Fantasies  is a Scrapbooking, Papercrafts and Mixed Media business opened in November 2002 in Gladstone, Queensland.  The well stocked store receives new stock daily, and supports a boutique style online store here.  The owner Alicia runs Weekly Challenges and many other competitions giving away over $250 dollars in store vouchers every month.  The Gallery  hosts thousands of customer creations, and is available for viewing without login. Parcels are posted within Australia at a flat $6.50 or the actual postage rate (whichever is the lesser), or FREE for orders over $100.  International parcels are posted at the actual postage rate.