Design Challenge

Announcing the Memphis Style Design Challenge Winners

August 31, 2017

Memphis Bird by elodie-lauret is the grand prize winner in our Memphis Style design challenge!

For this week’s Memphis Style design challenge, we’ve traveled a few decades back to a time where squiggly lines, graphic patterns and bold colors were must-have design aesthetics on the Trapper Keepers, pencils and book bags of every 80’s and 90’s kid on the block. We want to give a big ol’ WHOOMP THERE IT IS to this week’s design challenge winner, elodie-lauret who will be receiving a $200 Spoonflower credit for her winning design, Memphis Bird. We also want to give a shout out to our second place (cjldesigns) and third place (nadinewestcott) winners. They will receive $100 and $50 in Spoonflower credit, respectively. See the entire top ten in our most legit design challenges to date!

1. 292 votes for memphis bird by elodie-lauret
2. 217 votes for memphis style jungle animals by cjldesigns
3. 208 votes for Memphis_Style_Fruit by nadinewestcott
4. 194 votes for Memphis_cats by la_fabriken
5. 193 votes for Swimmin’ In Memphis by cynthiafrenette
6. 172 votes for memphis1981-01 by mumbojumbo
7. 170 votes for Memphis Garden by kirstenkatz
8. 166 votes for Memphis Color Block by polita
9. 166 votes for Landscape Memphis Style by dunnspun
10. 164 votes for Welcome to the 90’s by robyriker [Read more…] about Announcing the Memphis Style Design Challenge Winners

Announcing the Bohemian Design Challenge Winners

August 24, 2017

Bohemian Butterflies by natalia_gonzalez is the grand prize winner in our Bohemian design challenge!

Hear ye, hear ye! Gather ‘round, free spirits and nomadic souls alike, this week’s Bohemian design challenge will have you feeling the wind in your hair and a lightness in your step. A very spirited congratulations to designer, natalia_gonzalez who will be receiving a $200 Spoonflower credit for her winning design, Bohemian Butterflies. We also tip our hats for second place (camcreative) and third place (tangerine-tane) winners. They will receive $100 and $50 in Spoonflower credit, respectively. See how the rest of the votes stacked up below.

1. 452 votes for Bohemian Butterflies by natalia_gonzalez
2. 375 votes for Bohemian summer by camcreative
3. 277 votes for Boho Diamonds by tangerine-tane
4. 230 votes for Bohemian Love by meliszawang
5. 205 votes for Modern Boho by vo_aka_virginiao
6. 186 votes for Sheba Hanging Gardens (teal) LARGE by nouveau_bohemian
7. 171 votes for bohemian posy cream by scrummy
8. 170 votes for Indigo Boho by lauraflorencedesign
9. 163 votes for Bohemian Nights by mayacoa
10. 161 votes for Love_and_Peace by bluecoin [Read more…] about Announcing the Bohemian Design Challenge Winners

Announcing the Swedish Folk Art Design Challenge Winners

August 17, 2017

Swedish_Folk_Pattern-03 by enariyoshi is the grand prize winner in our Swedish Folk Art design challenge! | Spoonflower Blog

Swedish Folk Art by enariyoshi is the grand prize winner in our Swedish Folk Art design challenge!

This week, we reversed the roles and let the community (that’s you!) choose our design challenge theme! With so many inspiring entries, it was easy to see why it was a crowd favorite. Wouldn’t you just love a bouquet of flowers inspired by the winning design, Swedish Folk Art by Esther Nariyoshi, AKA enariyoshi. A round of applause is in order for our first-time challenge winner! She’ll be receiving a $200 Spoonflower credit for her beautiful work. Want to see more of her work? Esther created a gorgeous collection inspired by her winning design. A congratulations is also in order for second place (rebecca_reck_art) and third place (selmacardoso) winners. They will receive $100 and $50 in Spoonflower credit, respectively. See the entire top 10!

1. 375 votes for Swedish_Folk_Pattern-03 by enariyoshi
2. 370 votes for Swedish Folk Art Birds by rebecca_reck_art
3. 335 votes for Swedish folk cats by selmacardoso
4. 323 votes for Delta Dance by blairwhite712
5. 318 votes for woodland story by mirabelleprint
6. 308 votes for FolkArtFlowers by katerhees
7. 299 votes for The Mother Tree by ceciliamok
8. 284 votes for Colorful Swedish Folk Art by roguerens
9. 281 votes for Folk Art Dinosaurs by kritterstitches
10. 274 votes for Happy Folk Summer Floral on Dark by micklyn [Read more…] about Announcing the Swedish Folk Art Design Challenge Winners

Announcing the Illustrated Maps Design Challenge Winners

August 10, 2017

Globetrotter – Travel Map Aqua by heatherdutton is the grand prize winner in our Illustrated Maps design challenge!

Treasure maps, city maps, and even secret forest maps! We traveled across the globe to find this week’s design challenge winner, Globetrotter – Travel Map Aqua by Heather Dutton. Heather is no stranger to the winner’s circle. This win marks her fourth time taking home the $200 Spoonflower credit grand prize. A congratulations is also in order for second place (kathrinlegg) and third place (bluecoin) winners. They will receive $100 and $50 in Spoonflower credit, respectively. See the entire top 10!

1. 308 votes for Globetrotter – Travel Map Aqua by heatherdutton
2. 301 votes for The Simple Life by kathrinlegg
3. 280 votes for illustrated_map by bluecoin
4. 266 votes for Camping Map by lburleighdesigns
5. 254 votes for City Map by kostolom3000
6. 253 votes for Fall Color Map by vinpauld
7. 251 votes for Summer Camp Adventure Map by juniperr
8. 244 votes for The Grand Adventure by miaclarke
9. 243 votes for Pirate treasure map by heleenvanbuul
10. 237 votes for map by svetlana_prikhnenko
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Announcing September’s Design Challenge Themes!

August 4, 2017

What do you get when you combine the harvest season, sushi that’s just too cute to eat and an artistic technique that’s spot on? The September design challenge themes, of course! This month’s themes will require you to pull out your design toolbox and show us how you celebrate the season! Are you ready for the challenge?

Rustic Fall – Results Announced September 7

‘Tis the season for hayrides, hot cider and everyone’s favorite spiced latte. From trips to the pumpkin patch to the beauty from the changing colors of the leaves, we are falling for Autumn! For this week’s challenge, create a repeating design inspired by the cozy fall season upon us. Entries will be previewed at the fat quarter size: 21″ x 18.” Submissions close August 29, 2017 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Voting begins August 31, 2017. See official rules.

Vintage Halloween – Results Announced September 14

Kooky, spooky and everything in between! This week’s challenge is all about one of our favorite DIY holidays. With a retro twist, create a vintage inspired repeating design with a nod to Halloween’s past. Tricks and treats are welcomed! Entries will be previewed at the fat quarter size: 21″ x 18.” Submissions close September 5, 2017 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Voting begins September 7, 2017. See official rules.

Kawaii Sushi – Results Announced September 21

In the context of Japanese culture, the word kawaii means cuteness. Most kawaii designs transform everyday objects into overly cute characters by adding simple facial features like two wide eyes, a small nose, and a dot for the mouth. Most commonly created with pastel colors, we’re challenging you to turn a widely popular dish into a repeating pattern that’s just too cute to eat! Entries will be previewed at the fat quarter size: 21″ x 18.” Submissions close September 12, 2017 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Voting begins September 14, 2017. See official rules.

Pointillism – Results Announced September 28

We think this week’s theme is spot on! Also referred to as dot art, pointillism is a technique of painting in which small, distinct dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image. Use your favorite medium to create a repeating pointillistic design that will fool the eye. Entries will be previewed at the fat quarter size: 21″ x 18.” Submissions close September 19, 2017 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Voting begins September 21, 2017. See official rules. [Read more…] about Announcing September’s Design Challenge Themes!

Announcing the Winners of the Solar Eclipse Design Challenge

August 3, 2017

Moon Phase Spot by mottle&daub is the Solar Eclipse design challenge winner!

It’s recommended that you don’t stare directly at a solar eclipse but we can’t take our eyes away from this week’s Solar Eclipse design challenge winner, Moon Phase Spot by Hannah Bowman (mottle&daub in the Marketplace)! It brings us great joy to award Hannah, a FIRST TIME WINNER, $200 in Spoonflower credit! A congratulations is also in order for second place (mia_valdez) and third place (elena_naylor) winners. They will receive $100 and $50 in Spoonflower credit, respectively. See the entire top 10!

1. 289 votes for Moon Phase Spot by mottle&daub
2. 255 votes for Solar Eclipse: MCModern_Gold and Blue by mia_valdez
3. 250 votes for Woodland eclipse by elena_naylor
4. 249 votes for Solar Eclipse by dariara
5. 248 votes for Bohemian Eclipse Gold by liz_sawyer_design
6. 241 votes for solar eclipse mandala by scrummy
7. 236 votes for Solar System – Black by heatherdutton
8. 233 votes for Eclipse of the Century by robyriker
9. 219 votes for Solar Eclipse by penguinhouse
10. 214 votes for Eclipse_white by colour_angel_by_kv [Read more…] about Announcing the Winners of the Solar Eclipse Design Challenge

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!

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!

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

Announcing August’s Design Challenge Themes

July 7, 2017

For the month of August, we’re heading back to our classic design challenge format…with a little twist halfway through! Next month, enjoy themes that will challenge you to think outside the design box, including one theme created and voted on by the Spoonflower community. Keep reading to see which theme won the community’s vote and find out what other fun design themes we’ve dreamt up for this month! [Read more…] about Announcing August’s Design Challenge Themes