Calling all CSI Investigators (a.k.a. crafty sleuths)! The school bell rings, and it’s time to head back into the halls of creativity. This September, we’re celebrating all things school and reading with two brand-new Case Files:
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Case File No. 462 puts us right in the middle of a busy classroom, complete with rows of desks, piles of books, and kids hard at work.
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Case File No. 463 (coming later this month!) is perfect for telling stories about reading—whether that’s cozying up with a book, library trips, or passing down a favorite story.
Whether you’re documenting first-day jitters, scholastic achievements, or quiet storytime moments, this month’s Cases will help you preserve those back-to-school and book-loving memories.
And don’t forget—Case File No. 463 is waiting in the evidence locker for extra credit! Both cases close on October 4, 2025, so grab your magnifying glass, hit the books, and crack one—or both—before the deadline!
We’re thrilled to welcome a brand-new CSI Detective to our squad: Paula Davis! Paula’s creative work has been impressing us for months, and we just knew she’d make an incredible addition to our team. Her layouts are full of clever details, beautiful storytelling, and fresh ideas that are sure to inspire your own investigations.
Here's a bit about Paula, in her own words:
Be sure to check out Paula’s first “case report” below—you won’t want to miss the way she cracked this month’s Scene wide open!
Our Detective Squad is always hot on the trail of standout scrappers! If your layout leaves us awestruck, you just might get deputized as a Guest Detective. We’ll be combing through the case files on the 4th of each month, so make sure your evidence—er, layout—is filed in the album by then. And don’t worry—our cold cases are always open, so feel free to revisit old clues whenever inspiration strikes. Crack enough crafty cases and leave a trail of wow-worthy work… and you could find yourself recruited to our elite Design Team Task Force!
September has us sharpening our pencils and cracking open the books! This month’s Case Files are packed with scholastic spirit and book-lover charm—perfect for documenting first-day-of-school traditions, library visits, cozy reading nooks, or any story about learning and growth. From pops of school-bus yellow and chalkboard green to cozy, bookish textures, our September Scenes will get your creativity buzzing.
But remember—you don’t have to stick to a back-to-school or reading theme to solve the case. Let The Scene inspire your story, or use the traditional clues to guide your investigation—you’ll find them at the bottom of this post. However you choose to play, we can’t wait to see where the evidence leads you!
Image credit: Christian Iaraja Genis
Looking for the traditional CSI clues? You’ll find them at the bottom of this post and on our Facebook page—just head to the first entry under the Case File album (click the Case File images above to go straight there).
Ready to submit your layout? Click on the Case Files in our sidebar to be taken to the corresponding Facebook album, where you can upload your evidence for all to see!
Our brilliant team of CSI Detectives has hit the books and already turned in their first “reports!” Their layouts are packed with clever clues, creative twists, and A+ storytelling that passes every test. Each page is like a visual research project, showing you exactly how to crack this month’s scholastic Scenes wide open.
You’ll see everything from first-day photos to bookworm moments—and even a few clever off-theme takes that prove these Cases can work for any story you want to tell.
Scroll down to study their work—you just might find the perfect clue, color combo, or technique to “borrow” for your own investigation. And just wait until later this month when our Detectives tackle Case File No. 463 and its cozy, reading-themed Scene—you won’t want to miss their next round of inspiration!
We trust the evidence laid out in these Case Files will give you everything you need to ace the assignment and crack these Cases wide open. You’ve got until October 4—and beyond (check the Guest Detective briefing for details)—to turn in your “reports.”
We can’t wait to see how you connect the clues and bring your stories to life. Hand in your homework—aka your layouts—by uploading them to our Facebook Group (album links are waiting for you in the sidebar).
Class dismissed and Case closed … when you say so.
