Case File No. 33 {Case Closes on August 26, 2012}

[Debbi Tehrani]

Happy Friday! It's been so lovely logging on and seeing the gallery this week! Our gallery has been a veritable sea of tranquility, swimming with all the beautiful work you've done for Case File No. 32. We continue our theme of "Down by the Sea" with another awesome Case File, and we're sure you'll enjoy the nautical theme.

We are enjoying having  Peace, Love & Scrapbooking as our August sponsor! You can read all about them on the front page.  We are excited to have Pam Pritzl and Lisa Haiss, from the Peace, Love & Scrapbooking design team, join us as Guest Detectives this month. 

Our August Special Agent is Bente Fagerberg. As you have seen, from the first two August Case Files, Bente is a master at distressing and using color to complement her photos. 

We are also excited to have our August team of Special Investigators back again with gorgeous creations:  Ali Parris, Belinda Spencer, Debbie Standard, and Milagros C Rivera.These ladies' work has consistently caught our eye in the gallery, and we are thrilled to have them with us this month!

Please use the links to visit all these ladies' pages in the Guest Detective forum to say hi and to hear how they responded to our "Interrogation."

As always, Michele has created a gorgeous set of printables for you! Check out all the awesome nautical elements Michele included this week! 

CSI Coordinates can always be found at the bottom of the reveal threads.  Scroll all the way to the bottom, where it says "Attachments." They are just above the reply box. Read about some tips on how to use these cool printables here. 

So are you ready for this week's challenge? Our theme for August is Down by the Sea. This week's Case File was inspired by the beautiful photograph of a the Brant Point Lighthouse on Nantucket.

Grab your forensics kits, CSI members, and get ready for some serious sleuthing as we open Case File No. 33. 

(**Remember to scroll all the way down for RGB codes, color descriptions, and more thorough explanations of the Evidence and Testimony prompts.)

Presenting our Guest Detectives from Peace, Love & Scrapbooking...

Here is how Special Agent Bente Fagerberg solved Case File No. 33...

This is how our talented team of Special Investigators have solved the case...

 

 

 

 

And this is how the CSI Detectives have cracked the case, arranged by predominant color in the order of The Scheme...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**Detailed clues, as promised...

 

THE SCHEME (USE ALL 5 COLORS)

• Maritime Red - brick red - taken from the walk way - 174.74.59
• Nautical Gray - charcoal, taken from the lighter part of the roof of the lighthouse - 72.84.84
• Salty Sand - sand beige, taken from the sand - 205.182.151
• Beacon Blue - pale sky blue, taken from the lightest part of the sky - 222.236.249
• Deep Blue Sea - bismarck/cadet blue, taken from the water - 79.113.123

 

EVIDENCE (CHOOSE AT LEAST 2 ELEMENTS)

• wood/woodgrain
• liquid medium
• clouds
• something sand-like (e.g., glitter, sand, embossing powder, etc.)
• something that shines (inspired by the light in a lighthouse)
• Create shadows
• white background
• bricks
• something transparent
• triangles
• metal
• nautical elements

 

TESTIMONY (CHOOSE AT LEAST 1 ELEMENT)

• Document a landmark you've visited.
• Write three facts (inspired by the red planks)
• Use journaling strips (inspired by the planks)
• Go to the Lighthouse Young Writers Online blog to be inspired, and see where it leads you.
• Inspiration Words: light, safe, guide-- use these as inspiration for your journaling, not just as a title

 

We trust we've left enough clues for you to solve the case!

The deadline for completing Case File No. 33

is Sunday, August 26, 11:59 p.m. EST.

Thus, you have a week plus the two weekends to complete your layout.

(See count-down timer on the right-hand sidebar of most pages.)

We can't wait to see what you create!
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[Andrea Slee]

Love the new case file!! I have the perfect photo for this, but not sure if I'll have the time to get it done! I'm going to try though. Fabulous examples!!

[Debbi Tehrani]

Hope you can squeeze in some time, Andrea!

[Anna-Karin]

Beautiful work everyone! And such a great case file, love that inspiration photo.

[Suzanna L]

Fantastic colors and inspiration!! Am printing off pictures and the smashing coordinates as we "speak" to take to today's crop. Which I will be late arriving to so that I can do this!! Can't wait to see what everybody does!

[Debbi Tehrani]

Have fun at your crop, Suzanna! Can't wait to see what you make!

[Libeeti]

Wonderful case, Debbi! love the colors and the clues.

Once agian the talented ladies here just rocked this case! Way to go for all of you!

[Kylie gW]

I've always loved this colour combo but rarely use it. Will see how I go. I'm still working on #32, but 33 is my favourite number!

[Debbi Tehrani]

It's a sign! Can't wait to see what you make, Kylie!

[Felicity Ives]

Where do you find all of these creative Special Investigators? With each new case they are kind enough to give us all a little peek into their lives and inspire us in one little post. Thanks ladies - your encouragement and example is always appreciated xx

 

[Debbi Tehrani]

What a sweet thing to say, Felicity! I agree, all of our team and guest designers (and members) are so inspiring!

[Annie Claxton]

oh wow! Love this Case File, love the inspirational layouts and the Coordinates just get better and better! Can't wait to get stuck in. Thanks yet again :)

[Debbi Tehrani]

Yay! So happy you like it, Annie! Can't wait to see what you make!