Go BIG or go home! I went big Diamonds. Five inches top to bottom. I added a linen texture, and an Ikat inspired effect. The effect overtook the texture, still it does add a rustic depth. The design would have been more modern and smooth without it.
I wanted to work with only two tones, and that is allowed. But I thought it might help my chances to use more hues from the given palette. Art directors and licensing agents will be looking, so it is a great opportunity for exposure. And for a lucky few, a chance at a licensing contract.
For that reason, I’d be super thrilled if you could share this post, or the link for voting. I’d love to make the top 80. Voting starts today, and is open through January 3rd. I need roughly 200 – 250 votes to make the top group.
Click the images above for a closer look.
From the Spoonflower site:
For this official Pantone x Spoonflower Design Challenge, we invite you to create a design featuring Viva Magenta, a color which was selected to represent the bravery to break boundaries, fearless optimism, and Pantone’s pillars of Art + Design and Science + Tech. Use Pantone’s Ignite palette, showcasing Viva Magenta as your dominant color, sparking energy within an otherwise soft palette. Your challenge is to use only the palette provided without adding additional colors (like black or white).
Along with Spoonflower’s regular challenge prizes, listed below, each artist in the top ten will receive a performance velvet throw blanket featuring their design! ($159 value)
- 1st place winner will receive a $200 Spoonflower credit.
- 2nd place winner will receive a $100 Spoonflower credit.
- 3rd place winner will receive a $50 Spoonflower credit.
Learn more about Pantone’s Viva Magenta.
She Loves Sea Shells placed at 708 of 1085 entries with 22 votes. That is about 65%. You can see the top 73, here. I know it’s been a while, but thanks so much for voting!
Our next challenge, cross stitch, does not begin until my birthday. January 5th. That is when I will share the winners of Viva Magenta.
I for one am thankful for these short breaks in the challenge schedule. Year end came much too fast. 😆 And the February 2023 Creative Gathering is almost here!
Voted. I wish they made it easier, But I suppose they want you to look through all of them. It’s amazing how many people really didn’t follow the spec. Some extraordinary designs though. Good luck You’re at 30, so 50 to go. Come out and bite folks.
Thanks so much Sea, I know it is a bear. I wish they had the option of searching, and finding the one you want to vote. I know the designers want to look through them all, but not everyone does. 🙂 Changes will have to be made, the number of entries keeps increasing. I think the designs that do not follow the guidelines should be disqualified. I know that would be a lot of work for the staff to go through them all. You are right, so many AWESOME designs and styles. I am in love with most of the florals. Haha Thanks so much for taking the time to vote! I am sooo grateful! 🙂 Merry Christmas and Happy, Blessed New Year to you, Sea!
It’s such a beautiful and striking design and color combination, a sure winner! Have a beautiful and blessed Christmas and may this New Year be one of strength, great health, creativity and love always.
Thanks so much Laurelle, so glad you think so 🙂
I know your Christmas will be special, little ones have a way of making everything shine brighter.
I wish you and your family abundant JOY, enduring love, and yes, great health! xoxoxo
Merry Christmas Sheila and best wishes for a wonderful 2023. Good luck with the vote on this one.
To you as well Val! Wishing you a blessed Christmas, and abundance in the New Year.
Can’t wait to see you in February! :o) Happy creating my friend 🙂
Sheila, this design has a bold simplicity. In my eyes, it conveys a feeling of strength and purpose, a quiet don’t-get-in-my-way sureness. Brava!
Merry, Happy Holidays, dear Dotty! I am grateful for the sureness of your generous estimation. 🙂
Happy creating my friend. Happy blessed season! xoxo