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Announcing the Big Top Treats Limited Color Palette Design Challenge Winners!

July 27, 2017

Circus Food Carts by bzbdesigner is the Big Top Treats design challenge winner | Spoonflower Blog

Circus Food Carts by bzbdesigner is the Big Top Treats Operation Shower® design challenge winner!

This week’s Big Top Treats Limited Color Palette Operation Shower® design challenge winner really hit the sweet spot! A congratulations is in order for Bethany Berndt Shackelford (aka bzbdesigner) and her winning design, Circus Food Carts. Bethany will receive $200 in Spoonflower credit and the opportunity to have her design showcased at Operation Shower’s August baby shower. Congrats are also in order for second place (nadinewestcott) and third place (cjldesigns) winners who will receive $100 and $50 in Spoonflower credit, respectively. Plus the rest of the top 10 winners each receive $20 in Spoonflower credit. Shop the entire top 10.

1. 203 votes for CIRCUS FOOD CARTS by bzbdesigner
2. 175 votes for CIRCUS_TREATS by nadinewestcott
3. 174 votes for circus snacks by cjldesigns
4. 172 votes for Pop, Pop, Popcorn! by vo_aka_virginiao
5. 167 votes for Animal Crackers by jenimp
6. 156 votes for Yummy treats under the big top by lilalunis
7. 149 votes for Under the Big Top by ximeg
8. 145 votes for Circus Snacks by designs_by_lisa_k
9. 144 votes for Big top treats by natalia_gonzalez
10. 140 votes for Circus Sweets and Treats by justdani [Read more…] about Announcing the Big Top Treats Limited Color Palette Design Challenge Winners!

10 DIY Ways to Step Up Your Stair Game

July 26, 2017

Whoever said wallpaper was meant just for your walls never met the Spoonflower community. Removable, renter-friendly wallpaper offers the freedom to use your wallpaper in unexpected places like your laptop, desk, bathroom drawers and even your stairs. When it comes to stairs, you come and go on them every day, so why not brighten your way!

With the smooth, water-activated option, your project is wallpaper paste free and the woven, peel & stick wallpaper is ready for install once the paper backing has been removed. It’s just that easy! See some of our favorite wallpapered stair projects and find out how you can recreate these looks using designs from the Spoonflower Marketplace.

1. We can’t help but stare at this playful combination of bold colors and geometric prints.

Brighten your way with Spoonflower wallpaper on your stairs | Spoonflower Blog

Brighten your way with peel & stick wallpaper | Shop the collection

Beat the Heat! Make Your Own Chic Summer Tunic

July 25, 2017

Charlie caftan by Closet Case Patterns and Organic Sweet Pea Gauze™ featuring Crystal Walen | Spoonflower Blog

Gold Leaves by Crystal_Walen

What’s four words and sweet as can be? If you guessed our newest fabric, Organic Sweet Pea Gauze™, you’re right on the money! Your go-to project using this super-soft gauze may be swaddle blankets, but did you know this fabric can be used for so much more? From reversible bowl covers to reusable grocery bags, your gauze project list is endless! Today we’re celebrating the launch of our newest natural (and organic!) fabric with a visit from Spoonflower alumna, Theresa Rizzuto — you may recognize her as trizzuto in the Marketplace! Find out her tips for working with gauze and see how she put it to the test with the new Charlie caftan from Closet Case Patterns.

Oh Baby! Introducing Organic Sweet Pea Gauze™

July 24, 2017

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After many (we may have lost count!) customer requests for the perfect swaddle fabric, we are excited to introduce Spoonflower’s Organic Sweet Pea Gauze! From cuddly receiving blankets to beach cover-ups, our newest natural addition to the Spoonflower lineup is a 100% organic cotton double gauze fabric. You may have heard it referred to as muslin or cheesecloth. This gauze crinkles when washed, resulting in a breathable, textured fabric perfect for swaddling. For the best look and softest feel, we recommend keeping designs light and scattered. See how to make the most of your gauze in this helpful care video and get entered to win a serger (perfect for gauze projects)!

56″ wide printable area (142 cm)
3.2 oz per square yard
Non-optic white
Estimated shrinkage: 8% width and 14% in length
Perfect for swaddle blankets, bibs, burp cloths, and reusable bags

Babies love our new Organic Sweet Pea Gauze™ | Spoonflower Blog

Babies love our new Organic Sweet Pea Gauze! blue planes white by karinka

12 Questions for SEM Analyst, Lindsey C.

July 21, 2017

If you’re not quite sure what SEM stands for, it’s OK. Spoonflower’s very own Search Engine Marketing Analyst, Lindsey, is here to help! When she’s not spending her time strategizing unique ways to get the word out about Spoonflower, she’s spending time with her two cats, Mike and El (and her husband!). Get to know one of Spoonflower’s newest team members in our next Meet Spoonflower interview.

Lindsey and her husband Thomas enjoy a trip to Blowing Rock, North Carolina | Spoonflower Blog

Check out that view! Lindsey and her husband Thomas enjoy a trip to Blowing Rock, North Carolina

The first thing I want you to know about me is: I handle paid search marketing for Spoonflower, and have been a happy member of the marketing team for five months! [Read more…] about 12 Questions for SEM Analyst, Lindsey C.

Announcing the Circus Performers Limited Color Palette Design Challenge Winners!

July 20, 2017

"In the spotlight – circus performers" by camcreative is the Circus Performers design challenge winner! | Spoonflower Blog

In the spotlight by camcreative is the Circus Performers design challenge winner!

This week’s entries in the Circus Performers Limited Color Palette Operation Shower® design challenge soared to new heights and left us oohing and aahing in admiration, just like the response a circus performer would receive as they fly through the air during a daring stunt! A standing ovation is in order for Camilla Laub (aka camcreative) and her winning design, In the Spotlight! Camilla will receive $200 in Spoonflower credit and the opportunity to have her design showcased at Operation Shower’s August baby shower. Congrats are also in order for second place (scrummy) and third place (sarah_treu) winners who will receive $100 and $50 in Spoonflower credit, respectively. Plus the rest of the top 10 winners each receive $20 in Spoonflower credit. Shop the entire top 10.

1. 224 votes for In the spotlight – circus performers by camcreative
2. 214 votes for foxy circus by scrummy
3. 203 votes for Life Is Like A Circus by sarah_treu
4. 180 votes for acrobati by gaiamarfurt
5. 170 votes for With the greatest of ease by vo_aka_virginiao
6. 166 votes for Circus Acrobats Artists and Clowns by heleen_vd_thillart
7. 157 votes for Under The Big Top – Whimsical Circus Blue by heatherdutton
8. 150 votes for Clown Damask by sufficiency
9. 148 votes for Circus performers by natalia_gonzalez
10. 146 votes for Let the show begin! by lilalunis [Read more…] about Announcing the Circus Performers Limited Color Palette Design Challenge Winners!

Meet the Maker: Annie Casale of WRAREDOLL

July 17, 2017

The first time we spotted one of Annie Casale’s adorable outfits on Instagram, we were immediately smitten (though to be fair, it’s impossible not to be.) Her company, WRAREDOLL, offers sweetly imaginative dresses, swimwear and more featuring Spoonflower designs. As the online store has grown, Annie recently opened a brick & mortar in her hometown of Vero Beach, Florida. Read more to see which quote she feels sums up the “can’t turn it off” mindset that many of us have!

My day starts with:

“My 2-year-old waking me up. A strong cup of coffee and checking messages. My husband and I get the girls and ourselves ready and off we go. During summer the girls come to our new store, so it’s challenging to get things done. Luckily we have great family and friends who help entertain them so we can actually get some work done.”

Make a Splash with this DIY Mermaid Tail Beach Blanket

July 14, 2017

This summer, it’s total mermaid madness and we’re getting poolside ready with SammyK’s newest project: DIY mermaid tail beach blankets! It’s the perfect gift for your beach buddies and they’re sure to make a splash at your next pool party! To complete the look, we recommend choosing our super-soft Minky for the outer shell and your favorite toweling fabric for the lining. Dive in and see the full tutorial from our good friend Samarra Khaja…

Samarra: Calling All Mermaids and Mermen! I know you’ve been on the lookout for sparkling fresh options to expand on that tail repertoire of yours, so wait no longer fine-finned friends! [Read more…] about Make a Splash with this DIY Mermaid Tail Beach Blanket

Announcing the Animal Alphabet Limited Color Palette Design Challenge Winners

July 13, 2017

“Cat Circus Alphabet” by Elena Naylor is the grand prize winner of the Animal Alphabet Operation Shower design challenge!

Congratulations to Elena Naylor and her meow-velous design entry in this week’s Animal Alphabet Limited Color Palette design challenge! Her design, Cat Circus Alphabet, will be the purrrrfect addition to Operation Shower®’s circus themed baby shower this August! Elena will receive $200 in Spoonflower credit. Congrats are also in order for second place (scrummy) and third place (cjldesigns) winners who will receive $100 and $50 in Spoonflower credit, respectively. Plus the rest of the top 10 winners each receive $20 in Spoonflower credit.

Take a closer look at the top 25 designs in our curated collection and get a head start on your next Fill-a-Yard™ project! [Read more…] about Announcing the Animal Alphabet Limited Color Palette Design Challenge Winners

How To Make a DIY Scarf for Under $22

July 11, 2017

Have you given our newest (and dreamiest!) fabric, Chiffon, a try? After our friend and local blogger, Allie Jackson stopped by the blog to test out our Chiffon with an easy summer neck scarf , we knew we had to do a second take on this simple DIY with one of Spoonflower’s web developers, Leah! Using Spoonflower’s latest feature, Fill-a-Project™, Leah created an airy chiffon infinity scarf that can easily dress up any outfit. Keep reading to find out how you can make three chiffon scarves for $42 – that’s just $14 per scarf!

DIY a Chiffon Infinity Scarf | Spoonflower Blog

Designs by gaiamarfurt and emilysanford

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