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From Fridge to Fabric: Turn Artwork into an Adorable Apron

September 21, 2017

As a parent, one of the most joyful and fulfilling experiences is hanging up artwork created by your kids. But as the holidays stack up, so do the drawings, pictures, and art projects. Looking for a better way to hang onto your kids’ creations instead of a revolving cast of fridge decorations? One of our favorite projects is the DIY Adjustable Apron (click here for the apron tutorial). But how do you get from artwork on the fridge to a custom, DIY apron? In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to scan, isolate, and arrange a classic kids holiday art project, the hand print turkey, into a seamlessly repeating pattern. Kid’s will love seeing their work in a new way, and you’ll love having something functional that still shows your love and pride for your little one. So grab a turkey drawing (or a couple!) and let’s get started. [Read more…] about From Fridge to Fabric: Turn Artwork into an Adorable Apron

Announcing the Kawaii Sushi Design Challenge Winners

September 21, 2017

HappySushi by katerhees

Who knew sushi could have so much charming personality? In the context of Japanese culture, the word kawaii means cuteness, and for this week’s Kawaii Sushi design challenge adorable charm is exactly what you get. We’re rolling out a round of applause for grand prize winner, katerhees who will be receiving a $200 Spoonflower credit for her design, HappySushi. We also want to congratulate second place (susan_polston) and third place (penguinhouse) winners who will be receiving $100 and $50 in Spoonflower credit, respectively. For more kawaii sushi designs that are just too cute to eat, check out the entire top ten.

1. 361 votes for HappySushi by katerhees
2. 316 votes for Oiishi-So! by susan_polston
3. 277 votes for Cute kawaii sushi by penguinhouse
4. 255 votes for Kawaii neko sushi by elena_naylor
5. 251 votes for kawaii-sushi by gaiamarfurt
6. 242 votes for The Adventures of Wasabi and Friends by hootenannit
7. 240 votes for Sushi Sushi I Love Sushi sewindigo by sewindigo
8. 236 votes for Colorful Kawaii Sushi with Sparkles by hollybender
9. 234 votes for Kawaii Sushi on salmon by pixabo
10. 231 votes for Happy Sushi – Kawaii by heatherdutton [Read more…] about Announcing the Kawaii Sushi Design Challenge Winners

Bow Wow! DIY Dog Bandanas for Under $3 Each | Free Pattern

September 19, 2017

It’s no secret that Halloween is a favorite holiday of the DIY community: from handmade costumes to perfectly carved pumpkins, there’s no shortage of me-made projects during the season of tricks and treats. For Spoonflower team member Meredith, gearing up for her favorite holiday means her four-legged friend also gets a DIY treat: Halloween Dog Bandanas. Keep reading to find out how she used the cheater quilt Fill-a-Project™ template and Spoonflower’s free bandana pattern to create nine different dog bandanas for under $3 each!

Easy as Pie DIY Aprons for the Entire Family

September 18, 2017

Featured designs by bestybarry, katerhees, littleislandcompany, and digidivagraphics

When we first laid eyes on Betsy Barry’s tiered apron featuring her botanical designs while visiting the 2017 Surtex Show, we knew we had to find out how to make one for ourselves. It’s the perfect combination of fashion and function and can be customized to match the hobbies of any adventurous chef (aka: the perfect handmade gift). We’re lucky to have Betsy stopping by the blog to show us how she created the apron we can’t stop talking about. Want to know what’s even better? We think your mini “sous chef” will love stirring up sweets next to you in these matching aprons! [Read more…] about Easy as Pie DIY Aprons for the Entire Family

Announcing the Vintage Halloween Design Challenge Winners

September 14, 2017

Vintage Halloween design challenge winner: natalia_gonzalez | Spoonflower Blog

Vintage Love Shack Monster Halloween Party by natalia_gonzalez

Black cats and jack-o-lanterns abound, this week’s Vintage Halloween design challenge is full of nostalgic fright! We couldn’t love this spirited challenge more and are just howling at the moon with delight for (two-time) grand prize winner, natalia_gonzalez who will be receiving a $200 Spoonflower credit for her design, Vintage Love Shack Monster Halloween Party. We also want to treat our second place (ohn_mar) and third place (mirabelleprint) winners who will be receiving $100 and $50 in Spoonflower credit, respectively. As if you weren’t completely spooked already, you can check out the entire top ten for even more friendly tricks.

1. 588 votes for Vintage love shack monster halloween party by natalia_gonzalez
2. 484 votes for Vintage Potions by ohn_mar
3. 451 votes for spooky vintage cats and pumpkins by mirabelleprint
4. 412 votes for Vintage_Halloween_Trick_or_Treat_Boo by johannaparkerdesign
5. 383 votes for Halloween X-Ray – Tan & Black by heatherdutton
6. 368 votes for MCM Crows and Jack-O’-Lanterns by Friztin by friztin
7. 367 votes for vintage halloween purple ivory by scrummy
8. 342 votes for WitchesHerbGarden by holmeshandmade
9. 324 votes for Halloween-animals by gaiamarfurt
10. 313 votes for Halloween kitty witch by gnoppoletta [Read more…] about Announcing the Vintage Halloween Design Challenge Winners

The Essential DIY Floor Pouf in New Celosia Velvet!

September 14, 2017

Say hello to unparalleled luxury with Celosia Velvet™, the newest fabric to join the Spoonflower line-up! This show-stopper fabric is printed with a rich and long-lasting color and is certain to add bespoke luxury to a variety of your me-made projects. From apparel and accessories to interior accents, it’s the perfect choice for commercial or personal upholstery projects, drapery, and other home dècor applications.

Spoonflower's Celosia Velvet™ is pure luxury | Spoonflower Blog

Featured designs

54″ wide printable area (137 cm)
10.9 oz per square yard
Non-optic white
Estimated shrinkage: 2% in width and 6% in length
Perfect for home dècor and commercial-grade upholstery, heavyweight apparel, and luxurious accessories

Glam Gold Mermaid printed on Celosia Velvet™ | Spoonflower Blog

Glam Gold Mermaid by crystal_walen

Keep reading to see how Spoonflower team member Jenell shows how to transform the corner of your house or apartment into a comfy, cushioned getaway, perfectly tailored to your personal style.

How To: Fill-A-Project Napkin Set

September 13, 2017

Fill-A-Project Napkin Set | Spoonflower Blog

napkin designs featured here can be found in the Fresh Picks curated theme

Earlier this year, Spoonflower launched an exciting new design feature called Fill-A-Yard^TM which offers the ability to print more than one design in a single yard giving designers and makers more flexibility with the fabric they order. This groundbreaking technology also allows users to select from multiple Fill-A-Project^TM templates such as cheater quilts, scarves and more. Today we’re excited to announce that Spoonflower has added ‘Dinner Napkins’ to our template line-up! Curate your own set of twelve 16″x16″ napkins customized with the designs of your choosing. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through how incredibly easy it is to create your very own Fill-A-Project^TM Napkin Set using Collections on Spoonflower.

Meet the Maker: Jane Newham of Doops Designs

September 11, 2017

We first spotted Doops Designs on Instagram and were all abuzz about the cheerful prints on handmade women’s apparel and home goods. Jane Newham is the maker behind those silhouettes as well as the designs—some of which she screen prints by hand—all destined for warm-weather comfort and style. She hails from the little country town of Dunoon (her neighbors’ cows sometimes make a cameo in her photos), tucked in the hills behind Byron Bay in New South Wales, Australia. Join us on this next around-the-world trip to meet the amazing people using Spoonflower!

My day starts with:

“Having a cuppa outside before the kids get up and watching the sunrise. We are heading into our summer soon, and as you can see with all my work it’s very much summer-inspired. I love summer; I love the smell in the air—we live on a beautiful farm looking out over onto rolling hills with a national park in the background. I grew up here, though I moved to Melbourne when I was 18, and then moved back when I was 38 and have been here for two years now and love it. I’m a country girl at heart, though I do miss the hustle & bustle of the city.”

12 Questions for Customer Service Advocate, Rachel N.

September 8, 2017

Meet Rachel N., Spoonflower employee of three years and resident fashion icon around the office. Once a Floor Operations Specialist, then Printer Operator and now in her current position as Customer Service Advocate, Rachel has got the ‘Spoon-knowledge’ (and your back!) if you’re a customer in need of help. We’re so excited to introduce to you Rachel in our next Meet Spoonflower interview.

The first thing I want you to know about me is:

“I’m a local drag king. My signature is my silver glitter beard.”

Photo by Jade Wilson

Announcing the Rustic Fall Design Challenge Winners

September 7, 2017

Rustic Fall design challenge winner: Rebecca Reck Art | Spoonflower Blog

Rustic Fall – Forest Animals – Les Animaux de la Fôret by rebecca_reck_art

Crisp cool air, apple cinnamon spice. Who wants freshly whipped cream on their warm pumpkin pie? Let us celebrate our favorite time of year with the Rustic Fall design challenge where designers outdid themselves with a few of our favorite fall things! We could not be more excited to congratulate grand prize winner, rebecca_reck_art who will be receiving a $200 Spoonflower credit for her design, Rustic Fall – Forest Animals. We also want to give a round of applause to our second place (melarmstrongdesign) and third place (cjldesigns) winners. They will receive $100 and $50 in Spoonflower credit, respectively. Throw on your cozy loungewear, grab a cup of cocoa and check out the entire top ten.

1. 444 votes for Rustic Fall – Forest animals – les animaux de la fôret by rebecca_reck_art
2. 308 votes for Rustic Woodland Animals by melarmstrongdesign
3. 300 votes for autumn forest harvest on white by cjldesigns
4. 278 votes for Autumn Woods by heatherdutton
5. 274 votes for forest in fall by heleenvanbuul
6. 274 votes for HappyAcorns by katerhees
7. 272 votes for autumn bike ride – white by mirabelleprint
8. 262 votes for Autumn in the Air – Ivory by fernlesliestudio
9. 218 votes for Rustic autumn ogee by beesocks
10. 217 votes for Fall Frolicking! by vo_aka_virginiao
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