Our first Scene is packed with evidence—bright citrus hues, playful patterns, and an uplifting message that reads “Keep Choosing Joy.” Will you follow the color trail, lift a design clue, or uncover a story hidden deep in your memories? The choice is yours.
To add a little twist to our investigation, we’ve drawn inspiration from some fun July celebrations—National Ice Cream Month and Carousel Day. But remember, detectives, you’re not limited to these themes. You can let The Scene lead the way or if you’re the kind of detective who loves working with solid leads, scroll down to find our traditional clues—your trusty checklist for cracking the case.
You have until August 4, 2025 to crack this case and submit your evidence. And be on the lookout—a second Case File will be revealed on July 15 to keep your investigative skills sharp. Now grab your stash and let’s solve this case!
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!
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 talented team of CSI Detectives has already begun their investigation, and their layouts are packed with clever clues, creative twists, and stunning storytelling. Each piece is a visual case study in how to crack this month's Scene wide open.
From colorful compositions to heartfelt journaling, their evidence boards are sure to inspire your own case-solving creativity. Scroll down to examine their findings—you just might spot a clue or technique to lift for your own layout!
We trust the evidence laid before you is enough to crack these Cases wide open. You’ve got until July 4—and beyond (check the Guest Detective briefing for details)—to submit your solved cases.
We’re eager to see how you piece together the clues and bring your investigations to life. Upload your evidence—aka your creations—in our Facebook Group (album links are waiting for you in the sidebar).
Case closed… when you say so.
