August Scrapbooking Challenges - Mid-month Reveal | Deadline: September 4, 2025

Welcome back, CSI Detectives! Summer’s still sizzling, and our August challenges keep the fun going with another bright and breezy mystery to crack! Case File No. 461 is bursting with tropical charm—sunshine, flamingos, pineapples, and pops of pink and yellow that practically shout vacation vibes. Whether you’re scrapping beach trips, backyard barbecues, or any happy summer memory, this Scene is ready to inspire your next masterpiece.

And don’t forget—Case File No. 460 is still wide open for sleuthing! Both mysteries close on September 4, 2025, so whether you crack just one or go full detective mode and solve them both, we can’t wait to see your creative evidence!

GUEST DETECTIVE SPOTS

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!

CASE FILES 

August has us dreaming of sandy shores and sun-soaked adventures! This month’s Case Files are bursting with coastal charm and tropical flair—perfect for documenting beach days, poolside fun, summer getaways, or simply soaking up the season. From soft seaside hues to bold vacation vibes, our August Scenes are sure to make a splash on your scrapbook pages. But remember, you don’t have to follow the theme to crack the case. Let The Scene spark your own 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: sohyouknow

Image credit: Lily Pulitzer

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!

INSPIRATION 

Detectives, are you ready to crack the case? Let’s revisit the second Case File on our investigation board...

CSI  DETECTIVES

Our CSI Detectives have jumped right into the investigation, and their layouts are brimming with sunny energy, clever interpretations, and all kinds of creative twists. They’ve unpacked Case File No. 461 in ways that celebrate summer—capturing everything from playful poolside moments to tropical getaways. Along the way, they’ve uncovered inspiring color combos, inventive design ideas, and little details you’ll want to “borrow” for your own case-solving. Scroll down to see their brilliant findings—you might just discover the perfect clue for your next page!

CASE FILE CLUES 

Agents, the clues are all around you—waiting to be uncovered. You may choose to follow a single lead or gather the full spectrum of evidence. Whether you opt to work with one category of clues or assemble them all, the decision rests in your hands. Let the image be your prime suspect, your inspiration, or your guide through this case.

Use what sparks your creativity and challenge yourself to piece together as many clues as you dare. Your mission: decode the mystery, craft your layout, and bring the story to life.

The case is open—are you ready to solve it?

Testimony Links: August Prompts

Testimony Links: August Prompts

We’re confident the clues on the table are more than enough to help you crack these Cases in style. You’ve got until September 4—and even a little extra time if you’re eyeing the Guest Detective role (see the briefing for the scoop)—to turn in your solved cases.

We can’t wait to see how you connect the dots and bring your own story to life. Share your “evidence”—aka your masterpieces—in our Facebook Group (you’ll find the album links waiting in the sidebar).

The case only closes when you turn in your final piece of evidence… so let’s get solving!