Category Archives: Graphic Design

Mossy Melody

I kept it simple for this one. I’m a day behind with the daily painting challenge. Time’s a wasting! I had grand ideas for a watercolor composition. Truth be told, I spent a day listening to that wicked voice in my head, telling me I could not pull it off. I did 3 pages of sketches. Then I procrastinated some more, working on other things that need to be done but could have waited until after my deadline.

This came together in under two hours. My quickest design ever. I made the deadline with 15 minutes to spare. I went with a ditsy. Small scale. Suitable to quilting & children’s clothing.

There are so many amazing designs this week. I am slightly embarrassed to post the link for voting. But the world needs ditsy patterns too.

Mossy Melody Placemat. © 2023 Sheila Delgado.

Mossy Melody Pillow. © 2023 Sheila Delgado. — Mossy Melody Placemat. © 2023 Sheila Delgado.

Mossy Melody Fabric. © 2023 Sheila Delgado.

And when thou art weary I’ll find thee a bed,
Of mosses and flowers to pillow thy head.
John Keats

Emma's Room Wallpaper. © 2023 Sheila Delgado. — Emma’s Room Wallpaper. © 2023 Sheila Delgado.

Emma’s Room placed at 766 of 1876 entries with 38 votes. Roughly the top 40%. 😮 You can see the top 81, here. So thankful for your votes! Thank you Everyone! Have an awesome week! 😁

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Earthy Blooms

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Earth Tone Throw Pillows. Spoonflower gave the designers a limited palette this week. Four colors. I used them all. I don’t know why, but I had it in my head, that it was a neutral challenge. Neutral colors. Subtle. Soft. I had several ideas for subtle patterns. I read the instructions again, and saw the color choices. And I had nothing. 😆

I wasn’t comfortable with the palette. You know me well enough, I don’t often reach for these hues. So I thought it would help to use design elements I am familiar with. This is a new design. We are not allowed to enter the same design twice. (You can see the two designs like this on my Spoonflower widget to the right.)

Earthy Blooms Pillows. © 2023 Sheila Delgado.

Earthy Blooms - Table Runner. © 2023 Sheila Delgado. — Earthy Blooms Pillows. © 2023 Sheila Delgado.

Wonky Dots Linen Sample. © 2023 Sheila Delgado.

Wonky Dots Linen Sample. © 2023 Sheila Delgado.

Earthy Blooms Collection. © 2023 Sheila Delgado.

The collection includes 3 designs and two colorways, each with or without a linen effect.

Earthy Blooms Placemats. © 2023 Sheila Delgado.

I prefer the caramel version, but I think the contrast of the dark and light might show better, and that is my entry for this Spoonflower challenge. Voting is now open, until the 31st. I am always grateful for your votes.
There are over 1700 entries this week. Definitely need to grab a cuppa and use it as a short break in the day. 😊 Scroll through slowly, and allow the page to load. Especially if you an using your phone or pad. 🙂

Prospering Radiance placed at 807 of 1494 entries with 37 votes. (It has 51 ” favorites”.) You can see the top 58, here. I am grateful for your votes! Thank you! 🤗😊🙏

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Prospering Radiance For Spoonflower

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Prospering Radiance Tablecloth. © 2023 Sheila Delgado.

Spoonflower challenged designers to celebrate Chinese New Year with “Year of the Rabbit”. With this design, the color came first. Deep Shiraz. Or wine. Or burgundy. Take your pick.

With a dark base, the design elements were sure to pop. I started with a linen texture, and carried it through on the lanterns and hexagrams. The hexagrams are, “Prospering” and Radiance”.

For the rabbits, I added a subtle brushed gold effect. I need to check the swatch, the brushed effect might need to be increased. I was inspired by the silky, vibrant Chinese Qipao dresses.

Prospering Radiance - Lanterns. © 2023 Sheila Delgado. — Prospering Radiance – Lanterns. © 2023 Sheila Delgado.

Prospering Radiance Pillow. © 2023 Sheila Delgado. — Prospering Radiance – Lanterns. © 2023 Sheila Delgado.

Prospering Radiance - Hexagrams. © 2023 Sheila Delgado. — Prospering Radiance – Hexagrams. © 2023 Sheila Delgado.

Prospering Radiance - Linen. © 2023 Sheila Delgado. — Prospering Radiance – Hexagrams. © 2023 Sheila Delgado.

The linen effect is hard to see here, you can check out the post on Spoonflower to better see it. Voting is now open, until the 24th. Prospering Radiance is off to a good start. I am grateful, and hopeful. 🙏😊🙏

Prospering Radiance Collection. © 2023 Sheila Delgado.

Numb Tongue, Pillow. © 2023 Sheila Delgado.

Numb Tongue placed at 1127 of 1345 entries with 12 votes. You can see the top 73, here. They are gorgeous! I am grateful for your votes! Thank you! I know this is ghastly, haha. But I am grateful for the learning! I have started reworking this design, and I will share it soon. 🙂

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Can you believe it! February is almost here, and that means it is time for our 30 Days of Creative Gathering. I for one am excited. As you know, I have not been very productive artistically. These past few months I have been busy with behind the scenes admin tasks.

I am still undecided on a theme. As always. Haha. Landscapes? Collage? Abstracts? Well, you know me, I will probably do a little of each. Haha.

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Can you believe it? We are starting our 5th year! Woo Who!