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Announcing the Geology Design Challenge Winners

April 26, 2018

Grand Prize Winner in our Geology Design Challenge: Colorful Agates by camcreative | Spoonflower Blog

When you peel back the layers, there’s a lot going on beneath our feet. And this week’s Geology Design Challenge was the perfect inspiration to celebrate Earth’s materials, natural resources and the processes that have acted on our dynamic planet over the entire history of time. We’re loving the results of this week’s challenge and are extending an enthusiastic congratulations to grand prize winner camcreative, who will be receiving a $200 Spoonflower credit for her design, Colorful Agates. We’re also thrilled to congratulate second place (aspenartsstudio) and third place (sarah_treu) winners who will be receiving $100 and $50 in Spoonflower credit, respectively. Dig up your favorites in the top ten.

1. 336 votes for Colorful agates by camcreative
2. 316 votes for Geology Macro – Lapis Agates Mineralogy – Large Scale by aspenartsstudio
3. 295 votes for Sedimentary Discovery by sarah_treu
4. 293 votes for blue and green geode by karismithdesigns
5. 288 votes for Deep treasures. Geology. Dinosaurs skulls, crystals, rocks. by kostolom3000
6. 284 votes for rock stacks by cjldesigns
7. 240 votes for Nautilus fossils in sapphire blue by adenaj
8. 237 votes for River Rocks by vo_aka_virginiao
9. 233 votes for Dyed Agate-Ocean Blues by groovity
10. 226 votes for Watercolor Rock Collection by artfully_minded [Read more…] about Announcing the Geology Design Challenge Winners

Turn Your Hand Lettering into a Fabric Design: Digitize your Design

April 25, 2018

Have you tried your hand at calligraphy, the DIY trend that’s adding a personal touch to projects like wedding invitations, wall art and even fabric? If you’ve been eager to give this trend a try, you’re in luck because we’re excited to welcome Kathy Glynn, the artist and author behind Hand Lettering Step by Step: Techniques & Projects to Express Yourself Creatively, for a two part series showing you how to transform your hand lettering into a fabric design.

In today’s installment, Kathy will share the first step of this project: taking your lettering from paper to pixel.

Travel in Style with These DIY Fabric Luggage Tags

April 24, 2018

Forget boring black luggage! Customize your travel essentials with unique designs and DIY projects that complement your own personal style. Fabric luggage tags are quick to sew and only require a fat quarter of fabric (we recommend Lightweight Cotton Twill), making them the perfect project or gift for anyone with the travel bug. Watch the video below, or follow along with the step by step tutorial.

Meet the Maker: Jo Kalute of Clovelly Cozzies

April 23, 2018

The sun is out and we’re headed to the beach to meet maker and designer Jo Kalute of the women’s swimwear brand Clovelly Cozzies based out of Sydney, Australia. Inspired by sea-side living and Jo’s African heritage, Clovelly Cozzies offers timeless beauty that is accessible to women all across the globe. Not summer-ready in your part of the world? A unique thing about Jo is that she offers the designs she features on her swimwear line in her Spoonflower shop. (We’re loving her Many Hands Print on the Inari Crop Tee available on Sprout Patterns.) It was such a pleasure getting to know Jo and you’re going to love this feature—so suit up and dive in!

My day starts with…

“A healthy breakfast of muesli, yogurt, and fruit followed by a hot cup of coffee. I love to brew my own coffee at home and experiment with different blends. I’m partial to Kenyan coffee!”

Announcing May and June’s Design Challenge Themes

April 20, 2018

Can you believe Spoonflower’s very first design challenge was held almost 8 years ago? The daffodils theme challenged the Spoonflower community for the very first time and holli_zollinger’s daffodils_yellow won the hearts of the community as she took home our very first grand prize. Since then, the weekly prompts have made Thursdays our favorite day of the week (after Saturday, of course!). We can’t wait to see what designs make it into the winners’ circle during our May and June challenges.

If this is your very first challenge, don’t forget to review how to submit an entry before you get started and as always, have fun!

Marrakesh | Results Announced May 17

Announcing the Gardening Design Challenge Winners

April 19, 2018

Good Morning Garden by cjldesigns

Spring is here and we’re digging in the dirt to cultivate our green thumb for this week’s Gardening Design Challenge. From urban gardening to backyard raised beds, there’s something for everyone when it comes to adding a dose of greenery to your life—even if you have to leave it to the experts (or in this case, designers). We’re pleased to announce grand prize gardener cjldesigns, who will be receiving a $200 Spoonflower credit for her design, Good Morning Garden. We’re also thrilled to congratulate second place (christinewitte) and third place (heleen_vd_thillart) winners who will be receiving $100 and $50 in Spoonflower credit, respectively. See more botanical favorites by viewing the top ten, they’re sure to become your next perennial favorites!

1. 341 votes for good morning garden by cjldesigns
2. 331 votes for Lush Vintage Garden by christinewitte
3. 281 votes for Greenhouse colorful garden by heleen_vd_thillart
4. 266 votes for How Does Your Garden Grow by heatherdutton
5. 264 votes for The foxy gardener // orange foxes by selmacardoso
6. 256 votes for PINK CHARD by katecruise
7. 253 votes for Heart of a Gardener_Gray Lg by robinpickens
8. 248 votes for Monet’s Garden by sarah_treu
9. 245 votes for Happy gardening by alenkakarabanova
10. 242 votes for A Garden out of control! by kostolom3000 [Read more…] about Announcing the Gardening Design Challenge Winners

Spoonflower: Leading the Sustainable Textile Revolution

April 18, 2018

Spoonflower strives to ensure that our fabrics are good for you and good for the earth. From our low-waste digital print process and organic fabric options to paper options certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), we seek to provide products made safely and sustainably. While the textile industry is rife with sustainability problems, see how Spoonflower has worked hard to reverse this direction.

4 Ways Spoonflower Is Going Green in 2018 | Spoonflower Blog

Going green: it’s in our nature! Featured designs

How to Throw an Earth-Friendly Party

April 18, 2018

To set the stage for an eco-friendly gathering, we turned to our pals at Cherry Blossom Events, who have an eye for throwing themed parties with a sustainable edge. Their team was inspired by Spoonflower designs that evoked nature in all its finery–from ocean waves and bold botanicals to playful tree prints. Keep reading to find out the five ways you can throw a greener party.

Easy Faux Tile Backsplash with Eco-Friendly Wallpaper

April 17, 2018

Removable wallpaper helps you makeover your kitchen on a budget | DIY Wallpaper Backsplash | Spoonflower Blog

Tea towel in “Featherland White/Gray” by leanne

Announcing the Modern Farmhouse Design Challenge Winners

April 12, 2018

Little Friends at the Farmhouse by natalia_gonzalez

Everyone pack your bags because we’re day-tripping to the wide open countryside for this week’s Modern Farmhouse Design Challenge. Iconic to the modern farmhouse style is the mainstay of cream as a thematic color choice which presents the perfect canvas for both neutrals and bold hues alike. It also provides the perfect slate for chickens as a design element, which you could not get enough of this week! Congratulations to grand prize winner natalia_gonzalez, who will be receiving a $200 Spoonflower credit for her design, Little Friends at the Farmhouse. We also tip our straw hats to second place (heleen_vd_thillart) and third place (torysevas) winners who will be receiving $100 and $50 in Spoonflower credit, respectively. Visit more winners from the farm in the entire top ten.

1. 372 votes for Little friends at the farmhouse by natalia_gonzalez
2. 324 votes for Chicken and rooster in watercolor blue on creme by heleen_vd_thillart
3. 307 votes for Kokoko by torysevas
4. 287 votes for countryside treasures by daria_nokso
5. 282 votes for Wooden Wonderland Barn Owl Collage – large by micklyn
6. 279 votes for Farmhouse Dining by thestorysmith
7. 256 votes for modern farmhouse 3 by tomatodumplings
8. 255 votes for Cockadoodledoo by katerhees
9. 254 votes for Farmhouse Ducks by sarah_treu
10. 247 votes for Sing for Your Supper // Gather Round & Give Thanks by zirkus_design [Read more…] about Announcing the Modern Farmhouse Design Challenge Winners