CSI: Color, Stories, Inspiration: Major Case File No. 241

Happy November! With a new month beginning, we present our Major Case File, which features an awesome Composite Sketch created just for CSI by The Nifty Pixel. This challenge will stay open for the entire month. We've also got a brand-new line up of sponsors, which always makes playing even sweeter!

So, are you ready for the new challenge? Grab you forensics kits, CSI players, and get ready for some serious sleuthing as we open Major Case File No. 239.

CASE FILE

The leaves are finally changing and the world is aglow with warm color here in Maryland, so we're celebrating autumn with our first November Case File. Our Scene inspiring this challenge is from Tokkoro. Don't have autumn photos? No worries! The color scheme is very versatile and suitable for just about any theme.

Digital scrappers can find a free template for the sketch, created just for our players by the Nifty Pixel, here.

Remember to scroll all the way down to the bottom of this reveal post for RGB codes, color descriptions, and more detailed explanations of the Evidence and Testimony prompts.

For our Russian players, Detective Anastasia has translated our Case File into Russian:

Правила на русском языке вы можете прочитать здесь.

SPONSORS

We're so excited to have eight generous sponsors this month! Our sponsors are among the best in the crafting industry, offering unique and trendy products. CLICK HERE to read more about these generous sponsors and the prizes they're donating.

GUEST DESIGNERS

We're delighted to have the design teams from Scrapbook Fantasies and Scrapmatts joining us as Guest Detectives this month!

INSPIRATION

So...are you ready for some serious inspiration?

Our talented Guest Detectives from Scrapbook Fantasies rocked the Case File:

Alicia's blog

Joanna's blog

Our inspiring Guest Detectives from the Scrapmatts design team also did a beautiful job solving the Case File:

Elena's blog

Lauren's blog

And here is how the CSI Detectives have expertly cracked the case:

CASE FILE DETAILS

THE SCHEME - USE ALL 5 COLORS

235.235.227 – pale, pale gray
143.103.67 – peanut brown
236.228.130 – light, buttery yellow
158.42.27 – crimson
248.248.248 – palest gray, almost white

EVIDENCE - CHOOSE AT LEAST 3 CLUES

Stripes
Watercolor
Houses or other architectural elements
Trees
Leaves
Stars
Animals
Hearts
Wood/woodgrain
White rub-ons
Chevron arrows
Vellum
Something fuzzy, e.g., felt, fuzzy brads, fuzzy fibers, etc.

TESTIMONY - CHOOSE AT LEAST 1 CLUE

Topic: Document something about autumn
Prompt Idea: Since November is the month of Thanksgiving, choose a Gratitude Journal prompt.
Presentation: Add stars to your journaling spot
Writing Format: Write a free verse poem. Try Magnetic Poetry for fun.
Inspiration Words: outside, wish, calm

COMPOSITE SKETCH - Feel free to rotate, substitute elements, etc., but use as inspiration for your page.

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

The deadline for completing this Case File is Thursday, November 30, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Be sure to link your layout using the link tool in the sidebar, and mention the Evidence and Testimony clues you used. Also, please title your link with your name and country.