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Diamond Diva In Pantone’s Viva Magenta for Spoonflower

Diamond Diva, wallpaper. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.
Diamond Diva, wallpaper. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.

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.

Diamond Diva, products. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.
Diamond Diva, products. © 2022 Sheila Delgado. Click image for more.

From the Spoonflower site:

Viva Magenta Pantone Ignite Palette
Viva Magenta Pantone Ignite Palette

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.

Viva Magenta Texture Wallpaper. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.
Viva Magenta Texture Wallpaper. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.
She Loves Sea Shells, Wallpaper. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.
She Loves Sea Shells, Wallpaper. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.

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!

Have yourself, a Merry little Christmas!

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Favorite Things For Spoonflower

She Loves Sea Shells. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.
She Loves Sea Shells. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens. Visions of Julie Andrews and snow covered mountains have been keeping me company. 😁 I don’t expect this design to do well in the contest. The details are not clearly visible in the low res image. And maybe I went overboard with the distressed linen effect. Haha. Conus Spiceri is the shell that inspired this design. I used the Pantone color of the year, Viva Magenta.

Our next challenge is to use an assigned palette highlighting Viva Magenta. I am looking forward to it. Voting for favorite things is open until the 13th.

Beary Beloved, surface pattern. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.
Beary Beloved, surface pattern. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.

Beary Beloved placed at 375 of 856 entries with 39 votes. That is about 43%. You can see the top 80, here.

Thanks guys, for taking the time to vote! I am so grateful!

Happy Holidays!

Wishing you Joy!

A Beary Funny Valentine

Beary Beloved, surface pattern. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.
Beary Beloved, surface pattern. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.

I see your furrowed brow. But soon enough, Valentines day will be here. Spoonflower is thinking ahead. Our challenge assignment this week is Funny Valentine. They are looking for a laugh, giggle or a smile.

Each of these cute Pandas has a message of their own. “You’re Beary cute”, “Time for a Bear Hug”, “You’re the Beary Best”, “You’re Beary Special”, “I love you Beary much”, “You make me Beary Happy”.

Beary Beloved, Collection. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.
Beary Beloved, Collection. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.

There is one main design, 4 variations, two colorways, and two coordinates with two variations. What time will the bus arrive if it leaves now? Kidding. (Sounds like a word problem.) Each coordinate comes plain, or with a linen effect.

This week there are 859 entries, voting is open now until December 6th.

Beary Beloved, Products. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.
Beary Beloved, Products. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.
Petite Plaid Pears. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.
Petite Plaid Pears. © 2022 Sheila Delgado.

Petite Plaid Pears placed at 306 of 1219 entries with 68 votes. Woo whoo! You can see in the top 63, so many colorful designs.

68 votes is only about 25%, but I am stoked at the 68! Haha. I really am grateful for your votes! Thank you for taking the time.

Happy December everyone! Wishing you JOY!