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Announcing the Bauhaus Movement Design Challenge Winners

June 21, 2018

Bauhaus Circles by dessineo is the Bauhaus Movement design challenge winner!

From 1919 to 1933, the Bauhaus School was the epicenter of architecture, art and design, and this week, the Marketplace became the epicenter for designs inspired by the “most influential school of all time”. Clean geometric shapes, bold typography and striking colors, took center stage during the Bauhaus Movement challenge and we’re putting our hands together for FIRST-TIME winner, dessineo. Julia’s bright and bold design, Bauhaus Circles, earned her the top spot in the winners’ circle and a $200 Spoonflower credit. We mustn’t forget our second place (mia_valdez) and third place (katerhees) winners who will be receiving $100 and $50 in Spoonflower credit, respectively. Find even more colorful inspiration in the entire top 10.

1. 364 votes for bauhaus circles by dessineo
2. 322 votes for Bauhaus Tropical Cocktail by mia_valdez
3. 307 votes for Bauhaus Records by katerhees
4. 291 votes for Bau Houses by cynthiafrenette
5. 283 votes for geometric bauhaus by gaiamarfurt
6. 276 votes for Bauhaus style birds by avisnana
7. 254 votes for marisierra by analinea
8. 246 votes for Bauhaus Morning Symphony_Lg by robinpickens
9. 232 votes for Bauhaus Geometric by camcreative
10. 218 votes for Boom Chicka Bau Bau by vo_aka_virginiao [Read more…] about Announcing the Bauhaus Movement Design Challenge Winners

Announcing the Animals of the Ocean Design Challenge Winners

June 14, 2018

Just Jellies – Jellyfish by katerhees

This week’s Animals of the Ocean design challenge is all about the sea creatures that thrive in the great wide-open waters. And, in our pool of designers, incredible talent is easy to catch! Let’s make some noise for grand prize winner katerhees, who will be receiving a $200 Spoonflower credit for her colorful design, Just Jellies – Jellyfish. Also making a splash are second place (studio_amelie) and third place (chicca_besso) winners who will be receiving $100 and $50 in Spoonflower credit, respectively. Continue to explore the underwater world of mysterious marine life in the top ten.

1. 502 votes for Just Jellies – Jellyfish by katerhees
2. 337 votes for Whales in Waves by studio_amelie
3. 301 votes for Corals and Starfish by chicca_besso
4. 286 votes for Marine Commute M+M Red by Friztin by friztin
5. 284 votes for Fishes by la_fabriken
6. 270 votes for Luminescent Rainbow Jellyfish on Navy Blue – large by micklyn
7. 254 votes for Jellyfish in deep blue by pearlposition
8. 249 votes for Ocean life by elena_naylor
9. 243 votes for FISHY by ccapone
10. 235 votes for The Octopus’ Garden by vo_aka_virginiao [Read more…] about Announcing the Animals of the Ocean Design Challenge Winners

Announcing the Animals by Land Design Challenge Winners

June 7, 2018

arazzomedievale by gaiamarfurt

In this week’s Animals by Land design challenge, we’re exploring the diverse array of wildlife that inhabits the earth all across the globe, be it in the jungle, desert, mountains or plains. We’re wonder-fur-ly thrilled for grand prize winner gaiamarfurt, who will be receiving a $200 Spoonflower credit for her adorable design, arazzomedievale. It’s all smiles for the whimsical designs of second place (irrimiri) and third place (studio_amelie) winners who will be receiving $100 and $50 in Spoonflower credit, respectively. See what land-bound critters you can find in the entire top ten.

1. 352 votes for arazzomedievale by gaiamarfurt
2. 313 votes for Running along with the unicorn by irrimiri
3. 307 votes for Woodland Wonder by studio_amelie
4. 300 votes for Forest Friends – teal by diseminger
5. 296 votes for Animals of my forest by toy_joy
6. 296 votes for Chameleon garden by adenaj
7. 276 votes for Armadillos & Cactus by thedoodlingdesigner
8. 271 votes for Aussie Spotted-Tail Quoll by melarmstrongdesign
9. 268 votes for Lazy capybaras in the meadow by lahna_winter
10. 267 votes for Woodland Creatures by megdig_design [Read more…] about Announcing the Animals by Land Design Challenge Winners

Announcing July’s Design Challenge Themes

June 1, 2018

This July we’re welcoming back a familiar design challenge partner and saying “hello” to a brand new one! The STEM inspired challenge with our friends at Princess Awesome will have you twirling with excitement, and our second coloring book challenge with the coloring app Lake, will have you working up an appetite. We can’t wait to see where your designs take you this month. [Read more…] about Announcing July’s Design Challenge Themes

Introducing the Princess Awesome Design Challenge

June 1, 2018

In 2013, Princess Awesome co-founders Rebecca Melsky and Eva St. Clair couldn’t find an awesome dinosaur print to make into a girl’s twirly dress. They didn’t want a print that looked like it belonged on boys’ sheets, and they didn’t just want to turn all the dinosaurs pink and put pearls on them. They wanted a print that was vibrant, clever, cute, and fun – so they turned to Spoonflower, and the rest is history.

Announcing the Animals by Air Design Challenge Winners

May 31, 2018

Hummingbird by melarmstrongdesign

From birdwatching and beekeeping, to barn owls, bats and butterflies, we’re celebrating all winged creatures in this week’s Animals by Air design challenge. Soaring to great heights is grand prize winner melarmstrongdesign, who will be receiving a $200 Spoonflower credit for her stunning design, Hummingbird. Let’s hear it for second place (katerhees) and third place (vo_aka_virginiao) winners who will be receiving $100 and $50 in Spoonflower credit, respectively. Once you’ve picked out your feathered favorites from the top ten, browse our summer-time DIYs for the perfect craft-cation this summer.

1. 368 votes for Hummingbird by melarmstrongdesign
2. 328 votes for Birdy birdy in the sky, dropped a turdy in my eye. by katerhees
3. 290 votes for Flying Otomi Birds Ole! by vo_aka_virginiao
4. 281 votes for Parrots in the jungle by magicforestory
5. 266 votes for my butterflies by grace_andersson
6. 261 votes for Whooping Cranes – © Lucinda Wei by lucindawei
7. 249 votes for Winter flights by geetanjali
8. 243 votes for Garden Butterflies by sarah_knight
9. 239 votes for Murmuration chalk blue mix by stitchyrichie
10. 227 votes for Golden Summer for Swallows & Magnolias by helenpdesigns [Read more…] about Announcing the Animals by Air Design Challenge Winners

Announcing the Elegant Holiday Limited Color Palette Design Challenge Winners

May 24, 2018

Grand prize winner in the Elegant Holiday Limited Color Palette design challenge: cjldesigns | Spoonflower Blog

Woodland Holiday by cjldesigns

We’re getting a head start on winter party planning with this week’s Elegant Holiday Limited Color Palette design challenge. With so many beautiful designs to inspire a themed party, our glasses are raised to grand prize winner cjldesigns, who will be receiving a $200 Spoonflower credit for her design, Woodland Holiday. Let’s also cheers to second place (vo_aka_virginiao) and third place (heatherdutton) winners who will be receiving $100 and $50 in Spoonflower credit, respectively. Get inspired to host in style with our top ten.

Get the party started by browsing the winning designs on Roostery tablecloths and cocktail napkins. And in case you missed it, these few tips from Cherry Blossom Events will help you plan a sophisticated—and sustainable—soirée.

1. 394 votes for woodland holiday by cjldesigns
2. 345 votes for Holiday in Jewel Tones by vo_aka_virginiao
3. 296 votes for Festive Forest – Burgundy by heatherdutton
4. 278 votes for Elegant Holiday Ornaments by willowbirdstudio
5. 277 votes for Birch Trees by ladyspring
6. 276 votes for Winter birds by svetlana_prikhnenko
7. 273 votes for Pine Cone, Branch and Seed by marketa_stengl
8. 261 votes for paletterestrictedChristmasdark by gaiamarfurt
9. 259 votes for Holiday Woodland by honoluludesign
10. 255 votes for christmas berries by lavendermintgraphics [Read more…] about Announcing the Elegant Holiday Limited Color Palette Design Challenge Winners

Announcing the Marrakesh Design Challenge Winners

May 17, 2018

Moroccan Bazaar by camcreative

A case of wanderlust has us seeing bold color and intricate artistry in this week’s Marrakesh Design Challenge. A trip to Morocco would not be complete without a stroll through the bustling alleyways of the souks and bazaars that offer an enchanting array of handmade rugs, traditional attire and lanterns sold by local artists and vendors. It’s a celebratory occasion for grand prize winner camcreative, who will be receiving a $200 Spoonflower credit for her design, Moroccan Bazaar. Joining us at the party are second place (adenaj) and third place (groovity) winners who will be receiving $100 and $50 in Spoonflower credit, respectively. Feast your eyes in wonderment by visiting the entire top ten.

1. 401 votes for Moroccan bazaar by camcreative
2. 342 votes for Marrakech nights by adenaj
3. 307 votes for The Marrakesh Express by groovity
4. 256 votes for Marrakesh Camel Tours! by vo_aka_virginiao
5. 250 votes for Marrakech Lantern Tiles by zirkus_design
6. 246 votes for Moroccan Vases by emma_heeson_design
7. 230 votes for A Sunny Day in Marrakesh by patterista
8. 228 votes for Marrakesh by julistyle
9. 222 votes for Moroccan bloomy scales by laveroniquedesign
10. 221 votes for Marrakesh gold and blue geometry inspiration by selmacardoso [Read more…] about Announcing the Marrakesh Design Challenge Winners

Announcing the Cycling Design Challenge Winners

May 10, 2018

Ride to the Flower Market by sarah_treu

Did you know May 18 is the official Bike to Work day? To celebrate, we’re kicking off this week’s Cycling Design Challenge with a perfectly pleasant ride into town for a burst of springtime blooms. Join us in recognizing the cheerful work of grand prize winner sarah_treu, who will be receiving a $200 Spoonflower credit for her design, Ride To The Flower Market. It’s a close second place for (gaiamarfurt) and third place (booboo_collective) winners who will be receiving $100 and $50 in Spoonflower credit, respectively. Pedal your way through the entire top ten, but don’t forget your helmet!

1. 387 votes for Ride To The Flower Market by sarah_treu
2. 385 votes for cyclingblue by gaiamarfurt
3. 262 votes for le tour by booboo_collective
4. 247 votes for Cycling by la_fabriken
5. 237 votes for Bike Parts, Cycling Pattern! by elena_o’neill_illustration_
6. 224 votes for Best friends bicycle ride! by sarah_knight
7. 216 votes for Night Ride by vinpauld
8. 212 votes for Cycling on July 4th by julistyle
9. 201 votes for Bicycle Blooms & Birds by honoluludesign
10. 199 votes for Flower delivery by potyautas [Read more…] about Announcing the Cycling Design Challenge Winners

Throw a Dapper Derby Party with These 5 Tips

May 3, 2018

Earlier this year we partnered with the party planning experts at Black Twine during the Off to the Horse Races design challenge to help us find the perfect patterns for a derby inspired party styled by Cherry Blossom Events. After seeing Cherry Blossom’s Earth Day celebration, we knew they’d make the winning designs come to life. See the complete party blueprint here (you’ll find everything you need to recreate the look) and be sure to review our five tips below before you start planning your next celebration.