Inspiration

The Pantone Color of the Year is Here!

December 9, 2016

pantone-color-of-the-year Greenery. Image courtesy of the Associated Press

This year’s Pantone pick is a “yellow-green shade that evokes the first days of spring.” Photo credit: AP

It may as well be an International Holiday for designers everywhere: The release day of Pantone’s Color of the Year. Always on trend and (perhaps) even ahead of the trend, Pantone has chosen a fresh, spring green as their heralded hue. Love it or hate it, “Greenery” is about to have its day in the sun and you may just start seeing Pantone 15-0343 everywhere. We’ve rounded up our favorite leafy green hued designs from the Spoonflower Marketplace below. Just tap each image to shop the designs on fabric, wallpaper and gift wrap. Not a huge fan of greenery? Just give it some time, it just might grow on you.

From left, Emilio Pucci, spring 2017; Michael Kors, spring 2017; and Balenciaga, spring 2017. Credit Valerio Mezzanotti for The New York Times; Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times; Valerio Mezzanotti for The New York Times

Leafy green has been popping up in the fashion world for several Spring 2017 lines. Photo credit: The New York Times

Succulent Succulents by emilyannstudio

Cork Polka Chartreuse Mint by Scrummy

20 Inspiring Ways to Use Removable Wallpaper

November 25, 2016

Removable wallpaper might just be our most versatile product at Spoonflower. You can use it for giant wall stickers, accents in your home, dressing your tech, lining drawers, and the list goes on and on! Below we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite wallpaper projects from bloggers and Spoonflower employees that we hope will inspire you to tackle your next home dec aspiration.

1. This stunner of a budget rental kitchen remodel had our jaws dropping.

Before:

Check out the full post on Apartment Therapy

After:

Wallpaper used is Springtime In The Butterflies ~ Garden ~ Brillig by Peacoquette

2. Giant DIY Wall Stickers

DIY wall stickers, whale and fish in child's nursery

The fabulous Audrey of This Little Street created free downloadable templates and easy instructions to make these awesome wall stickers!

Holiday DIY: 15 Easy Decorations to Create with Your Kids

November 15, 2016

With Thanksgiving just around the corner for many of us, it’s time to start planning ahead for the holiday season–and that means decorations. If you have kids, you know that this time of year is challenging because you want to keep your little ones engaged and occupied (especially if they’re on holiday break) while also accomplishing your decorating tasks. Never fear: we’ve assembled a list of 15 easy DIY ornaments & crafts you can make with your kids. Keep them busy, create some fun memories that will last for years to come, and get your house decorated at the same time. A win-win-win, if you ask us. Let’s jump in!

1. Holiday family newsletter ornaments

Fabric newsletter ornaments | Delineate Your Dwelling

Ask your kiddos to cut out the shapes before you sew them up!

2. Cut and sew gnome ornaments

Ask your kids to draw or paint some elves / gnomes, then scan in the paintings together, upload to Spoonflower, and order on fabric before making them into ornaments together.

Cut & Sew Finnish Elves | Mirkahokkanen on Spoonflower

Beat Holiday Hosting Anxiety with Inspo from these 9 Breathtaking Tablescapes

November 1, 2016

The holidays are hands down our favorite time of the year. Fall is in the air, and with it, the smell of bonfires, sugary treats, and spiced drinks. But the holidays also brings in-laws, relatives, and more than a little bit of pressure if you’re the chosen host for the feasts and festivities. So we’ve assembled 9 examples of breathtaking table décor to help you beat holiday hosting anxiety. With these as inspiration, you can’t lose!

Floridian tablescape with a tropical color palette

earlier this fall, Niki Stoller, owner and creative director of Seventh Bixel, styled this gorgeous 60th birthday celebration and Faith Danielle was the talented photographer.

These napkins were made with Spoonflower’s linen cotton canvas. Shop the exact design used here.

Photos by Faith Danielle Photo

2016 Handmade Holiday Gift Guide

October 28, 2016

Not sure what to make for your loved ones this year? Well fear not, because we’ve got you covered with a gift idea for everyone on your list. Show your favorite people how much you care with these sweet and simple handmade holiday gifts that are sure to put you on everyone’s “nice” list this year!

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31 Scary Cute Must See Halloween DIYs

September 16, 2016

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Something about dropping temperatures, the smell of mulled spices and the orangey, golden hues painting the trees this time of year gets us in the mood to make aaaaaaaall the crafty things. Whether it’s sprucing up the home with an autumnal refresh, or a new cut-and-sew Halloween mask to spook the trick-or-treaters, we’ve found every Halloween craft under the Harvest moon for you to make this fall!

1. Cut and Sew Vintage Halloween Treat Bags

Halloween Treat Bags | Heidi Kenney

DIY Vintage-inspired treat bags? Yes, please. See the tutorial here.

Recover A Kid’s Art Desk in 5 Simple Steps

August 16, 2016

It’s already August and we can smell the school supplies! But does your kiddo have a cozy, quiet workspace at home to tackle homework and creative projects? Scientific research shows that kids are more likely to do their school work when their desk has fun wallpaper on it. Well, ok maybe it’s not scientific research but we’re pretty sure it’s still true! Read on to learn how you can revamp a boring old desk with Spoonflower’s temporary peel-and-stick wallpaper.

Colorful peel & stick wallpaper featuring "Colored Pencils" design by Rubydoor

Colorful Woven Peel & Stick wallpaper featuring “Colored Pencils” by Rubydoor

Proof that Unicorns and Mermaids Are Real

August 5, 2016

Both majestic, mythological-beings gracing different realms of the universe, unicorns and mermaids might just be our favorite animals that aren’t really animals. So which side are you on? Whimsical creatures captivate and inspire us, so we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite from the Marketplace. Be sure to check out more goodies here.

The Mermaid and the Unicorn Mamara | ceciliamok

Unicorns and Mermaids On the Pond by Kostolom3000

Unicorns and Mermaids On the Pond | Kostolom3000

Unicorn Damask | eclectic house

Glitter Mermicorn | tinypeach

Mermaid Vs. Unicorns | enid_a

Scales & Horns | Seesawboomerang

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You’ll Love These Vintage Flamingo Designs

July 27, 2016

Move over, garden gnomes–the retro lawn ornament we’re loving right now is the classic pink plastic flamingo. Turns out, they look just as great on fabric as they do in a 1950s manicured lawn! We’ve rounded up a few of our favorites below, be sure to check out more from our Marketplace here.

Flamingo Party Small | Shelby Allison

Tropicana Flamingo in Grey | Nouveau Bohemian

Flamingo Faster (sea stripe blue) by seesawboomerang

Flamingo Faster (sea stripe blue) | seesawboomerang

Flamingo Fever in Coral | Willowlanetextiles

Tropical Harvest | dearchickie

The Perfect Summer Weekend |DIY Hammock + A Good Book!

July 16, 2016

We’re deep into the lazy days of summer now. Amidst the heat, summer outdoor activities, and family vacations, it’s good to take some time to relax, breathe deeply, and enjoy simpler pleasures. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite summer DIYs and fabric recommendations to promote serious summer vacation vibes!

DIY a hammock out of a beach towel for a breezy place to rest your head.