How To: Seamless Repeat Patterns with Photoshop | Spoonflower Spoonflower 2018-07-30 | Interesting in learning how to turn your shapes and drawings into seamless repeat patterns that you can sell on Spoonflower? Then this tutorial is for you. Alexis takes you through isolating shapes, adding them to a new canvas, and using the offset tool to create a repeating pattern. Designs featured:shirt - spoonflower.com/fabric/6892218-little-birds-by-littlefoxhilllaptop - spoonflower.com/fabric/6657432-the-whale-rider-small-by-katherine_quinnMusic featured: “Songs From the Vault” - "Slow Moving Landslides"Recorded at WISTIA HQ in Cambridge, MA Written, arranged and performed by Dan MillsEngineered, mixed, and mastered by Dan MillsAlbum art by Michelle Fine ––––––––––––––If you want more DIY projects and tutorials, subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/c/spoonflower?sub_confirmation=1Follow us on social media - @SpoonflowerInstagram: https://www.Instagram.com/SpoonflowerFacebook: https://www.Facebook.com/SpoonflowerTwitter: https://www.Twitter.com/Spoonflower
Deck the Walls This Holiday at Spoonflower Spoonflower 2024-09-30 | Company's coming! Now's the time to order wallpaper & create a welcoming space for holiday hosting season. Explore unique designs and find your perfect print today at Spoonflower.com.spoonflower.com/en/wallpaper
Deck the Walls This Holiday at Spoonflower Spoonflower 2024-09-30 | Company's coming! Now's the time to order wallpaper & create a welcoming space for holiday hosting season. Explore unique designs and find your perfect print today at Spoonflower.com. spoonflower.com/en/wallpaper
Deck the Walls This Holiday at Spoonflower Spoonflower 2024-09-30 | Company's coming! Now's the time to order wallpaper & create a welcoming space for holiday hosting season. Explore unique designs and find your perfect print today at Spoonflower.com.
Deck the Walls This Holiday at Spoonflower Spoonflower 2024-09-30 | Company's coming! Now's the time to order wallpaper & create a welcoming space for holiday hosting season. Explore unique designs and find your perfect print today at Spoonflower.com.
The Halloween Shop | Spoonflower Spoonflower 2024-08-22 | Stock up for Spooky Season. Creep into the Halloween Shop for curated collections of fabric plus costume ideas and hauntingly beautiful home decor.spoonflower.com/en/inspiration/holidays/halloween
The Halloween Shop | Spoonflower Spoonflower 2024-08-22 | Stock up for Spooky Season. Creep into the Halloween Shop for curated collections of fabric plus costume ideas and hauntingly beautiful home decor.Shop now: spoonflower.com/en/inspiration/holidays/halloween
How to Remove Spoonflowers Peel and Stick Wallpaper Spoonflower 2024-06-25 | With Spoonflower's Peel and Stick wallpaper, the only thing easier than the install is the removal. Ready to change it up? All you need to do is grab a corner and peel off the wall. It couldn't be easier.0:00 Getting Started0:11 Supplies0:32 Removal1:10 Wet Removal1:31 Wipe Down WallsLearn more about Spoonflower's Peel and Stick Wallpaper - Spoonflower.com/en/peel-and-stick-removable-woven-wallpaper
How to Install Spoonflowers Peel and Stick Wallpaper | Spoonflower Spoonflower 2024-06-25 | Our Peel and Stick wallpaper is renter friendly and removable - a worry-free way to add personality to your home. Simply prep your walls, peel, stick and admire your new room. Each roll is printed with a helpful half-inch overlap to make aligning your design a snap. Spoonflower's Peel-and-Stick wallpaper is thick, durable, and tear resistant - so you can create a look that lasts but is fully removable when you are ready to change it up.0:00 Getting Started0:05 Ordering a Swatch0:20 Wall Preparation: Preparing the Surface0:50 Wall Prep: Painting and Priming1:06 Supplies1:30 Preparing your Wallpaper2:00 Roll Layout2:30 Re-roll Rolls for Install2:40 Choosing your Starting Place3:00 Remove Outlet Covers3:13 Installing the First Panel4:27 Installing the Second Panel5:33 Panels can be RepositionedLearn more about Spoonflower's Peel and Stick Wallpaper - Spoonflower.com/en/peel-and-stick-removable-woven-wallpaper
How to Remove Spoonflowers Pre-Pasted Wallpaper Spoonflower 2024-03-27 | Ready to change up your Pre-Pasted wallpaper? Simply grab a corner and peel off the wall to remove. It couldn't be easier. 0:00 Getting Started0:17 Supplies0:25 Dry Strippable Removal1:01 Wet Removal1:30 Wet Removal Process2:05 Finishing StepsLearn more: spoonflower.com/prepasted-removable-wallpaper
How to Install Spoonflowers Pre-Pasted Wallpaper Spoonflower 2024-03-27 | Our Prepasted Removable Smooth wallpaper is perfect for a speedy DIY room makeover. Simply activate the paste with water and apply straight to your prepared wall. Each roll is printed with a helpful half-inch overlap to make matching the design a snap. Whenever you are ready to change it up, grab a corner and peel off the wall to remove. It couldn't be easier. 0:00 Getting started - Swatching Your Design0:22 Wall Preparation1:29 Supplies2:12 Preparing Your Wallpaper3;10 Preparing Your Space3:55 Activating the Adhesive4:43 Booking the 1st Roll5:12 Hanging the 1st Panel5:55 Hanging the 2nd Panel6:45 Wipe Excess Adhesive7:15 Drying time7:26 Trim Excess Paper7:43 Finishing Up - Final Steps7:53 Finished RoomLearn more: spoonflower.com/en/prepasted-removable-smooth-wallpaper
Block Printing with Alyson Toone-Aguilar | Craft Friday Spoonflower 2023-12-14 | Block Printing with Alyson Toone-AguilarReady to explore two different ways to create beautiful block printed designs? In this session with Alyson Toone-Aguilar you’ll learn how to print using linoleum blocks and found objects from around the home. We’ll create a design that can be kept as one-of-a-kind artwork or uploaded to Spoonflower as a seamless repeat for fabric, wallpaper and home decor. Meet AlysonAlyson Toone-Aguilar is the founder of Make It Work Crafts through which she teaches arts and crafts classes throughout the Los Angeles area. She specializes in textile crafts because of her background as a fashion designer, working as a designer for ten years in New York’s Garment Center. Before moving to New York City, Alyson earned a bachelor’s degree in fashion from Columbus College of Art and Design in her hometown Columbus, Ohio. She now resides in sunny Southern California with her husband and daughter.Find Alyson on: - Website - makeitworkcrafts.com - Instagram - instagram.com/makeitwork_crafts
Botanical Pressing with Robert Mahar | Craft Friday Spoonflower 2023-12-14 | Botanical Pressing with Robert Mahar What if you could take flowers and foliage from your own backyard and, rather than display them in a vase, learn how to preserve and transform them into surface designs to print on your favorite Spoonflower textiles? Join artist Robert Mahar in exploring the history of pressed botanicals, create your own small scale flower press, and then arrange the flattened results to create patterning that blooms across a linen cotton tea towel. Bonus! Follow along as Robert demonstrates how to add texture and color to your printed fabric with embroidery embellishments. Meet RobertRobert Mahar is a California-based artist and educator who teaches thoughtfully researched and developed hands-on projects based in historical craft traditions. He’s also a proud contestant alumni, and subsequent associate producer, on NBC’s crafting competition show Making It with Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. With an education in studio arts and art history, he has worked in a variety of creative fields including 13 years as an appraiser of modern and contemporary art. Learn more about Robert, explore his video tutorial archive and shop his collection of curious embroidery samplers at robert-mahar.com.Follow Robert on these social media platforms: - Pinterest - pinterest.com/robert_mahar - Facebook - facebook.com/RobertMaharCraft - Instagram - instagram.com/robert_mahar
No Sew Fabric Earrings with Katie Snow | Craft Friday Spoonflower 2023-12-14 | No Sew Fabric Earrings with Katie SnowDo you have fabric scraps or swatches lying around but don’t know how to make use of them? Katie of Periwink Boutique has the perfect solution so your fabric scraps won’t go to waste. If you enjoy crafting handmade jewelry, then this workshop is perfect for you! Learn how to make 3 styles of earrings with one 8”x8” (20 cm x 20 cm) fabric swatch and create beautiful one-of-a-kind earrings you can add to your jewelry collection or gift to a special someone in your life. Here’s a bonus—no sewing is required! Meet KatieKatie Snow is a designer with 15 years of experience in branding, consumer packaging, and content creation. She brought her surface design and maker dreams to life in 2022, when she launched her small business, Periwink Boutique. Since then, she has expanded her designs onto a variety of e-commerce and print-on-demand platforms, launched her Etsy shop, and has begun selling handmade products crafted from her own fabric patterns at local shows and markets in her hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio.Follow Katie on these social media platforms:Facebook - facebook.com/periwinkboutiqueInstagram - instagram.com/periwinkboutiqueEtsy - etsy.com/shop/PeriwinkBoutique
Abstract Watercolor Faces with Amarilys Henderson | Craft Friday Spoonflower 2023-12-14 | Abstract Watercolor Faces with Amarilys HendersonPaint faces with watercolor in a simple approach that’s modern and vibrant! Using brilliant colors and clean shapes, we’ll create portraits reminiscent of whimsical and sophisticated styles. This modern take on faces is highly adaptable. Following this tutorial, consider this technique for wall art, holiday cards or repeating patterns! Meet Amarilys HendersonWatercolor gorgeousness meets laid-back fun through Amarilys Henderson’s art and teaching. Published author, popular online instructor and experienced surface designer, Amarilys knows the power of her favorite medium. Her work features a flair for the retro, lush watercolor bleeds on florals, brush lettering and throwback whimsey. Let Amarilys guide you to find your artistic voice, boldness, and calling with Tip Tuesdays, delivered weekly.Follow Amarilys on these social media platforms:Website - watercolordevo.comAmazon - amazon.com/stores/Amarilys-Henderson/author/B07XSBXYXB?Instagram - instagram.com/watercolordevoCheck out the rest of our Craft Fridays tutorials here: blog.spoonflower.com/2023/10/18/craft-friday-2023
Design Workshop: Photoshop Shortcuts Spoonflower 2023-10-13 | Photoshop is a powerful program with the ability to preserve the textures of your hand drawn, painted, and printed artwork. It provides endless options for editing your work, but where do you start? Join us to learn how you can clean-up and enhance existing artwork and create a successful repeating pattern with techniques that utilize a variety of tools within Photoshop. Key highlights of the workshop will include: - Clean-up original artwork with time saving tips and tricks. - Enhance your designs with Photoshop tools. - Use Photoshop Pattern Preview to make a successful repeating pattern. To follow along with this workshop, please have Photoshop already downloaded and open. Don’t have Photoshop? Check out their 7-day free trial. Learn more about our presenters and panelists: - Sarah Watts: wattsalot.com - Spoonflower: spoonflower.com - Craft Industry Alliance: craftindustryalliance.org This session was part of our Surface Design Symposium which took place on October 5-6, 2023. Learn more about the event and find resources shared during this session on the Spoonflower blog: blog.spoonflower.com/2023/09/19/surface-design-symposium-2023
Grow Your Surface Design Business in Collaboration with Interior Designers Spoonflower 2023-10-13 | Are you a surface design artist looking to expand your horizons and elevate your business? Join us for this panel discussion where we’ll explore the power of collaboration between surface design artists and interior designers. We'll uncover the strategies and insights you need to forge successful partnerships that not only enhance your creative work but also open doors to new opportunities and markets. Key highlights of this session will include: Learn why collaboration between surface design artists and interior designers is a win-win for both parties, and how it can lead to greater exposure and business growth. Discover best practices for initiating and nurturing collaborations, including effective communication, setting expectations, and building mutually beneficial relationships. Gain insights into the unique challenges and opportunities of creating surface patterns and designs tailored specifically for interior spaces, such as wallpapers, textiles, and home decor. Engage with a panel of industry experts as they share their experiences, tips, and strategies for thriving in collaborative design ventures. Learn more about our presenters and panelists: - Shelly Turner: shellyturnerdesigns.com - Ebony Staten: thevogueroom.co - Kim Armstrong: kimarmstronginteriordesign.com - Spoonflower: spoonflower.com - Craft Industry Alliance: craftindustryalliance.org This session was part of our Surface Design Symposium which took place on October 5-6, 2023. Learn more about the event and find resources shared during this session on the Spoonflower blog: blog.spoonflower.com/2023/09/19/surface-design-symposium-2023
Design Workshop: Procreate as a Digital Sketchbook Spoonflower 2023-10-13 | Explore how Procreate can help transform your creative process. From brainstorming to sketching, this hands-on workshop will equip you with the skills to turn your iPad into a versatile digital sketchbook that will enhance creativity, offer greater flexibility, and streamline your artistic process. Key highlights of the workshop will include: - Master Procreate tools for sketching, drawing, and planning. - Streamline your process with time-saving tips and techniques. - Add depth and dimension to your work with brushes, textures, and effects. Whether you're an artist, designer, or simply looking to enhance your digital sketching skills, join us as we discover the power of Procreate. For this workshop, please have ready your charged iPad with Procreate installed and an Apple Pencil paired with your iPad. Learn more about our presenters and panelists: - Natalie Brown: instagram.com/threeologie - Spoonflower: spoonflower.com - Craft Industry Alliance: craftindustryalliance.org This session was part of our Surface Design Symposium which took place on October 5-6, 2023. Learn more about the event and find resources shared during this session on the Spoonflower blog: blog.spoonflower.com/2023/09/19/surface-design-symposium-2023
Exploring AI: What Artists and Designers Need to Know Spoonflower 2023-10-13 | Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force in the world of art and design, offering unprecedented opportunities for creativity, efficiency, and innovation. However, with these exciting possibilities come important considerations that artists and designers must navigate. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation where we delve into the pros and cons of integrating AI into your creative process and explore what you need to be aware of as you move forward in this dynamic landscape. Key highlights of the session will include: - Consideration of the positive contributions of AI including ways it can amplify your creativity, streamline repetitive tasks, and push the boundaries of your artistic expression opening up new avenues for exploration. - A look at the ethical dilemmas presented by AI including data privacy, intellectual property rights, bias, and the impact on the job market for artists and designers. - The opportunity to hear from industry experts who have experience in leveraging AI for creative purposes, as they share their perspectives on the evolving role of AI in the art and design world. Whether you're looking to harness the power of AI to enhance your business or simply want to stay informed about the evolving landscape, this session will equip you with the knowledge and perspectives you need to make informed decisions about AI's role in your creative journey. Note: All information shared during the Surface Design Symposium is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Learn more about our presenters and panelists: - Jaime Derringer: linkedin.com/in/jaimederringer - Stephen Caution: itry.ai - Tammy L. Browning-Smith: http://artsandcraftslaw.com - Spoonflower: spoonflower.com - Craft Industry Alliance: craftindustryalliance.org This session was part of our Surface Design Symposium which took place on October 5-6, 2023. Learn more about the event and find resources shared during this session on the Spoonflower blog: blog.spoonflower.com/2023/09/19/surface-design-symposium-2023
The Latest Trends in Surface Design and How to Spot Trends in Your Own Research Spoonflower 2023-10-13 | Join us for an inspiring and informative panel discussion as we do a deep dive into the captivating world of color and design trends shaping the industry of surface design in 2023 and beyond. Our expert panel of industry insiders and trend forecasters will share the most influential trends and discuss how you can spot trends on your own to stay one step ahead of the curve. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, this session will provide you with insights and inspiration to elevate your work. Key highlights of the session will include: - Trend Forecasting: Learn to spot evergreen and seasonal trends early and how that can inform your design process. - Emerging Color Trends and Design Motifs: Explore the colors and design motifs that are driving the industry forward and find out how to infuse them into your work. - Market Insights: Gain a competitive edge by staying ahead of market trends and learn how to tailor your designs to meet the ever-evolving demands of clients and consumers. - Expert Tips and Strategies: Hear from seasoned professionals on their creative processes, workflow, and strategies for staying inspired and innovative. Don't miss out on this opportunity to revitalize your creativity and gain valuable insights into the future of color and design trends. Learn more about our presenters and panelists: - Jeanetta Gonzales: jeanettagonzales.com - Jackie Tahara: unblinkstudio.com - Elizabeth Silver: elizabethsilver.com - Renee Froerer: reneefroerer.com - Spoonflower: spoonflower.com - Craft Industry Alliance: craftindustryalliance.org This session was part of our Surface Design Symposium which took place on October 5-6, 2023. Learn more about the event and find resources shared during this session on the Spoonflower blog: blog.spoonflower.com/2023/09/19/surface-design-symposium-2023
Keynote Speaker: Mable Tan Spoonflower 2023-10-13 | Mable Tan is a surface designer based in Melbourne, Australia. She loves devoting her passion towards creating pretty things that bring joy and happiness to people. She feels that it is her duty as an artist to do so - in fact, some may say it’s her superpower. Her work has been seen in Target Australia, Spotlight, RICE, Urban Outfitters and Lucy & Yak as well as featured on websites (Oh Joy!) and in magazines (Mantra, Flow, Origin). Mable is also passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience about surface design with her community and helping the next generation of surface designers thrive. She organizes Masterclasses with industry experts and has a free art licensing Facebook group. Join us for this engaging session where Mable will share her journey and inspire you along the way. Learn more about our presenters and panelists: - Mable Tan: https://iamanartist.today/ - Spoonflower: spoonflower.com - Craft Industry Alliance: craftindustryalliance.org This session was part of our Surface Design Symposium which took place on October 5-6, 2023. Learn more about the event and find resources shared during this session on the Spoonflower blog: blog.spoonflower.com/2023/09/19/surface-design-symposium-2023
Terracotta Fabric Planter Cover | Spoonflower Tutorial Spoonflower 2023-10-06 | What spruces up your home decor and brings a little bit of the outdoors in? Plants! What does those things and shows off your personal style? Plants in fabric-covered terracotta flower pots! Whether you’re thinking about adding a new plant to your home or gifting a plant to someone you hold dear, let Spoonflower help you step up your gardening game with this quick and easy fabric-covered flower pot tutorial.
Spoonflower Holiday 2023 Spoonflower 2023-09-30 | Spoonflower is here to help you make, gift and host this holiday season. Explore unique designs from our community of independent artists, available on fabric, wallpaper, table linens, and bedding—all made-to-order in the USA.spoonflower.com/en/holiday-shop
Your First Look at Our New Look | Spoonflower Spoonflower 2023-09-06 | We’re so excited to reveal Spoonflower’s ✨ new ✨ branding to you: our artists, makers, creators, designers and collaborators! Over the last 15 years, the Spoonflower brand has grown and evolved in monumental ways. We’ve introduced new product categories, expanded our community and redefined what it means to be a leader in the digital print-on-demand space. 🔥 This new logo is a way to honor our roots and where we came from while also celebrating where we’re going and the bright future ahead. 💫🧵🏠✨ Our new logo highlights creativity and craftsmanship with our distinctive flair.✨ The new icon’s inner and outer petals are shaped as droplets, a nod to our work with digitally-printed ink on fabric.✨ Seven dots at the center of the icon represent our brand pillars of community, creativity, inclusivity, social responsibility, authenticity, innovation and self-expression.✨ Our signature Spoonflower teal isn’t going anywhere!Thanks for being a part of our creative community—it truly could not exist without you! ❤️ Head to Spoonflower.com to explore our polished new look.
Spoonflower Lookbook Fall 2023 Spoonflower 2023-07-25 | Our Fall 2023 Lookbook is live (Spoonflower.com/en/lookbook-fall-2023) and we could not be more excited to share it. In dreaming up the unique position that Spoonflower could have for this season, the focus became obvious. A layered life: an opportunity to interweave joyful patterns, vivid color and cozy layers into all aspects of your home. Join us in a beautiful Victorian home in Durham, North Carolina, layered with rich history, character, and charm. We imagine you filling your home with layers of textures and patterns that will be the backdrop to daily moments made more sacred as the days become shorter. It’s about the life lived in between the layers of heirloom-quality patterns that bring us comfort and feed our creativity. We know mixing print and pattern can be intimidating, but we are here to help demystify the concept. This book is full of inspiration and tips for experiencing life to the fullest this season.Check out the entire Lookbook here: Spoonflower.com/en/lookbook-fall-2023
How to Enter a Spoonflower Design Challenge | Spoonflower Spoonflower 2023-07-06 | This tutorial will walk you through the process of entering your artwork into a Spoonflower Design Challenge
Artist Workshop: Design a Seamless Repeat in Procreate with Spoonflower Spoonflower 2023-06-30 | Curious how to make your first seamless repeat in Procreate? Or are you a Procreate pro interested in learning from another artist’s process? In this workshop Spoonflower artist Amanda Houston shares how to design a seamless repeat in Procreate, including how to test the pattern’s repeat right in the app. Use this method over and over again to design patterns that you can save and upload to Spoonflower directly from your iPad! You will need: Your charged iPad with the Procreate app downloaded An Apple Pencil, charged and paired with your iPad ------- This workshop jumps right into creating a seamless repeat, so it will be helpful to familiarize yourself with these basic Procreate skills first: Creating a color palette: procreate.com/handbook/procreate/colors/colors-palettes Transform: procreate.com/handbook/procreate/transform/transform-uniform/#uniform-null Snapping: procreate.com/handbook/procreate/transform/snapping/#snapping-null Adding and grouping layers: procreate.com/handbook/procreate/layers/layers-organize ------- Amanda Houston is an illustrator, surface designer, wife, and proud mama to 2 amazing kids. She began her career as an artist almost a decade ago as a calligrapher. After discovering a passion for illustration, she began her career as a surface designer over 5 years ago and has never looked back. Her artwork can be found in Target, Hobby Lobby, Home Goods, and more. On a normal day, you’ll find Amanda dreaming up new collections for licensing through her agency, Pink Light Studio, or enjoying the outdoors with her family. Shop Amanda’s designs on Spoonflower: spoonflower.com/profiles/amandahoustondesign Follow Amanda on Instagram: instagram.com/amandahoustondesign ------- Stay up to date on future webinars by subscribing to Spoonflower emails: spoonflower.com/en/subscribe
Spoonflower Artist Webinar: Autumn/Winter 2023 Trend Report Spoonflower 2023-06-30 | Which throwback style is seeing a well-deserved revival? What motifs will be important this holiday season? And are mushrooms still on-trend? Tune in to learn the answers to these questions and more in Spoonflower’s Autumn/Winter 2023 Trend Report. Emerson Jones, Senior Manager of Merchandising, provides a comprehensive trend forecast followed up with tips about how Spoonflower artists can put this information to use in their shops. Read the trend report now on the Spoonflower Blog: blog.spoonflower.com/2023/06/30/autumn-winter-2023-trend-report ------- Additional resources shared during this webinar include: 12 Ways to Find Inspiration Offline: blog.spoonflower.com/2023/01/05/offline-inspiration Copyright for Artists: How to Create Unique Designs & Protect Your Work: blog.spoonflower.com/2022/08/26/copyright-for-artists ------- Stay up to date on future webinars by subscribing to Spoonflower emails: spoonflower.com/en/subscribe
An Interview with Mathew Boudreaux of Mx Domestic | Spoonflower Spoonflower 2023-06-28 | We wish everyone had the chance to sit down and talk with Mathew of @MxDomestic — maker, #SpoonflowerAmbassador and one of our very favorite humans. 💕 Earlier this year, we joined Mathew for a casual chat, discussing their time as a Spoonflower Ambassador and what creating with a company that supports your mission looks like.Shop Mathew's designs on home decor, fabric and wallpaper here: bit.ly/44nfHWI
DIY Sewing Machine Cover with Luli Print Design | Spoonflower Spoonflower 2023-06-27 | Watch #SpoonflowerArtist and maker @luliprint whip up a sewing machine cover with her very own design. 🪡💫 When she’s not designing surface patterns, Luli’s teaching others how to create their own in Skillshare classes, or stitching up #handmade projects with her prints and sharing the process on her Instagram and YouTube (where the extended version of this DIY video has gone viral!). You can find Luli’s prints in her Spoonflower shop—search ‘luli_print’ on our website and get crafting! ✂️🧵💗
Installing Spoonflowers Grasscloth Wallpaper Spoonflower 2023-06-20 | With its rich, tactile texture and luxurious finish, our grasscloth wallpaper allows you to add an elegant touch to your walls. Print your grasscloth wallpaper with one of over one million original designs, more than anywhere else on the market, from artists all over the world.In this video, friend of Spoonflower, Alicia Hylton-Daniel of Hylton-Daniel Design (hyltondaniel.com), talks about using our Grasscloth Wallpaper to elevate home and room design. Watch as a professional installer (Spoonflower strongly recommends using a professional installer when installing Grasscloth) and transform a simple white wall into a statement space all it's own!Featured design: spoonflower.com/en/wallpaper/4663220-tribal-geometric-navy-by-crystal_walenMore information about Grasscloth Wallpaper:spoonflower.com/en/grasscloth-wallpaperAnd check out all of our wallpaper offerings: spoonflower.com/en/wallpaper
How to Install Spoonflowers Peel and Stick Wallpaper Spoonflower 2023-06-20 | Our peel and stick wallpaper is renter-friendly, removable, and won't leave a residue behind. Tear resistant, with a stronger adhesive, this temporary wallpaper is new and improved. Stay on-trend with this great alternative to traditional wall coverings.In this video, Spoonflower's Head of Artist Platform & Services, Anjana, demonstrates how to install our Peel and Stick Wallpaper to transform a small childrens' closet into a wild and wonderful space!Featured design: Heron and Plants - light - Medium Wallpaper by nina_lethwww.spoonflower.com/en/wallpaper/11634796-heron-plants-light-medium-by-nina_lethMore information about Peel and Stick Wallpaper:spoonflower.com/en/peel-and-stick-removable-woven-wallpaperAnd check out all of our wallpaper offerings: spoonflower.com/en/wallpaper
How to Install Spoonflowers Non-Pasted Wallpaper Spoonflower 2023-06-20 | With its subtle leathered texture, matte finish and near-rugged durability, our non-pasted wallpaper is the perfect way to decorate your home or commercial space. Choose from over 1 million designs from independent artists around the world or create custom wallpaper that is uniquely yours.In this video, Spoonflower ambassador Tracey Hairston of Mocha Girl Place (www.instagram.com/mochagirlplace), demonstrates how to install our Non-Pasted Traditional Pebble Wallpaper – with the help of an installer! – and transform a hallway into a statement space.Featured design: www.spoonflower.com/en/wallpaper/9403745-striped-square-golden-brown-cream-by-c-co_designsMore information about Non-Pasted Traditional Pebble:spoonflower.com/en/non-pasted-traditional-pebble-wallpaperAnd check out all of our wallpaper offerings: spoonflower.com/en/wallpaper
How to Install Spoonflowers Pre-Pasted Wallpaper Spoonflower 2023-06-20 | Our versatile, renter-friendly, and oh-so-easy-to-apply Prepasted Removable Wallpaper is a great way to elevate your style without damaging your walls. Choose from over 1 million designs from indie artists around the world or upload your own design to create custom temporary wallpaper that is as unique as you are.In this video, Spoonflower ambassador Stephanie Watkins of Casa Watkins Living (www.Iinstagram.com/casawatkinsblog) demonstrates how to install our Prepasted Removable Smooth Wallpaper and transform a so-so closet into a dazzling space!Featured design: www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/8929100-ikat-flower-orange-by-vivdesignMore information about Prepasted Removable Smooth: spoonflower.com/en/prepasted-removable-smooth-wallpaperAnd check out all of our wallpaper offerings: spoonflower.com/en/wallpaper
Curtain Confidence with the Brownstone Boys | Spoonflower Spoonflower 2023-06-20 | Spring has arrived, and it’s time to roll up our sleeves and tackle those home updates for the upcoming summer season!@BrownstoneBoys said farewell to their bare windows and added curtains to their primary bedroom with the help of Spoonflower. Conquer curtain confusion and find all the essential tips you need for choosing and hanging curtains on the Spoonflower Blog: bit.ly/3NEoA8E
Artist Webinar: Exciting Updates to the Spoonflower Design Challenges Platform Spoonflower 2023-04-04 | Join us for a look at changes coming to the Spoonflower Design Challenge platform. You’ll learn why we’re making these updates and how they’ll improve the experience for both artists and voters! You'll also learn what goes into planning Spoonflower Design Challenge themes, benefits of entering challenges, plus tips to help you succeed. Speakers include Peyton Crump, Director of Product & UX; Julie Pitts, Product Manager; and Jessie Katz Greenberg, Artist Community Manager. Helpful links shared during this webinar: Stay up to date on all things artists at Spoonflower by signing up for our emails: preferences.spoonflower.com/subscribe/index.html Design Challenge Tips: blog.spoonflower.com/2022/12/28/top-design-challenge-tips Design Challenge Benefits: blog.spoonflower.com/2019/01/28/the-benefits-of-participating-in-spoonflowers-weekly-design-challenges Design Challenge Rules: blog.spoonflower.com/2021/02/11/guide-to-weekly-design-challenge-rules January Spoonflower Artist Webinar Recap: blog.spoonflower.com/2023/02/28/spoonflower-2023-business-focus
Spoonflower Artist Webinar: Ask the Artists – Jenica Goertz and Danielle Hartgers of Fineapple Pair Spoonflower 2023-03-02 | From solo greeting card small biz owners to becoming business partners and expanding into fabric and wallpaper, Spoonflower artists Jenica Goertz and Danielle Hartgers of Fineapple Pair have learned a lot about what it takes to run a creative business. In conversation with Spoonflower Artist Community Manager, Jessie Katz Greenberg, Jenica and Danielle share why they joined forces to be better together and how they began leveraging Spoonflower in 2019 to expand their business. No matter where you are in your surface design journey, this webinar is the perfect opportunity to learn from successful Spoonflower artists.
Ceiling Wallpaper Before and After | Spoonflower Spoonflower 2023-03-01 | Spoonflower employee Theresa enlists the help of professional wallpaper installer Kate Schanz to see what it takes to try out the trend using Spoonflower’s Prepasted Removable Smooth Wallpaper. While some installers may have different opnions or preferences, the advice below is based on Kate’s professional experience.Read our post to learn five things you need to know before trying out a wallpapered ceiling at home, and why you may just want to call in the pros for this one: blog.spoonflower.com/2023/03/01/5-things-to-know-before-wallpapering-your-ceiling
Spoonflower Artist Webinar: 2023 Spoonflower Biz Focus Spoonflower 2023-02-02 | Are you curious what Spoonflower is focused on in 2023? Join us as we welcome members of Spoonflower’s leadership team for insights into Spoonflower business priorities and how they impact you as an artist including top selling designs from 2022, potential new products and updates to the Spoonflower platform. About our speakers: Jane Sandor, Director of Merchandising & Category Management @ Spoonflower Jane Sandor leads Spoonflower’s Category Management and Merchandising teams. This includes sourcing raw materials, building product development specifications and staying ahead of trends to feature editor’s design picks on the right products. With a background in apparel design, Jane has a special place in her heart for textiles and considers herself lucky to work with them every day. When not at work you can find Jane playing disc golf, trying and brewing new beer, and digging in the garden. Anjana Mohanty, Head of Artist Platform & Services @ Spoonflower With a product engineering left-brain masterfully intertwined with a decidedly right-brained instinct for what Spoonflower's 3.3 million creatives want and need, Anjana moved from heading up Spoonflower's design platform onto home goods (Roostery) to VP positions in both Engineering and Finished Goods and Product Engineering to now serving as the Head of Artist Platform & Services. She fearlessly takes on projects that have never been done before, earning her superhero name, 'The Innovator.'
How New Artists Can Succeed on Spoonflower Spoonflower 2023-01-26 | Learn how to research the best keywords for your designs on Spoonflower with Ralph from Shopcabin. Head to blog.spoonflower.com to discover more artist resources!
Set the Holiday Mood with a DIY Scented Garland with Tiffany Griffin of Bright Black | Spoonflower Spoonflower 2022-12-02 | Smell is arguably our most powerful sense and is directly connected to emotion, memory, mood and even improved cognition. During this workshop, participants will learn how to transform the power of scent into beautiful holiday garland that can mark just about any occasion. Bonus: it requires items that you can generally find around the house and is a great way to utilize your Spoonflower wallpaper and/or fabric swatches and remnants! Materials list: Fabric and/or wallpaper—this is a great project for swatches or remnants! Scented items (citrus fruits, cinnamon sticks, star anise, eucalyptus are all great) Fishing line, clear wire, ribbon, burlap twine, etc. Oven Mini holiday ornaments Glue gun and glue sticks (or Mod Podge/spray adhesive) Large branch, stick, pole, hoop wreath, or embroidery hoop for hanging Baking sheet Parchment paper Small knife, whole puncher, and/or toothpick Optional items: wire rack, kitchen mandoline, fairy lights, holiday lights, tealights
Create A Notebook Cover using Peel & Stick Wallpaper Scraps with Tisa Jackson | Spoonflower Spoonflower 2022-12-02 | In this class, you’ll get ready for the new year by creating an amazing DIY journal to use for journaling or goal planning. Let’s grab some scrapbook paper, wallpaper or wrapping paper and create something beautiful! See you soon! Materials list: Journal of your choice (not leather bound) Scrapbook paper, wrapping paper or Peel & Stick wallpaper to cover journal: spoonflower.com/en/peel-and-stick-removable-woven-wallpaper Tab punch or 1.5” (3.8 cm) circle paper punch Stapler Pens or markers Glue gun or scrapbook adhesive Letter stickers or vinyl stickers Scissors Ruler
Plant Parenting 101 & How to DIY Giftable Plant Cozies with Tracey Hairston | Spoonflower Spoonflower 2022-12-02 | Ever want to gift a plant but aren’t sure how to present it? This workshop shares how you can create DIY plant cozies for new plant parents, teachers and seasoned plant lovers too! These fun plant giftables wrap around the top of the plant for a festive look and are tied with a decorative ribbon to hold the fabric in place. A sticky label placed on the back allows you to share plant information and basic care instructions. Materials list: Several fat quarters of Spoonflower designs (Tracey recommends Longleaf Sateen Grand ™ for this project, which is a PRO member only substrate. Not a PRO member? We also recommend Cypress Cotton Canvas.) Fabric glue Measuring tape Scissors 4” (10.2 cm) plastic round plant saucers (4) Plants 1” (2.54 cm) inch wide satin ribbon (40” (102 cm) inches per piece) Pack of VELCRO Oval Sticky Backs (for fabric) Pack of sticky labels
How to Make Fabric Gift Wrap with Andrea Tsang Jackson of 3rd Story Workshop | Spoonflower Spoonflower 2022-12-02 | -Learn how to create fabric gift wrap and table linens with your scraps using a double-sided seam. Using Korean bojagi patchwork, this tutorial will turn your scrap stash into reusable gift wrap and decor for every occasion. Materials list: -Scrap fabric strips in varying lengths (quilting cotton, linen/cotton blend and/or linen strips a minimum of 3″ (7.62 cm) wide)-Thread Sewing machine -Rotary cutter -Cutting mat -Quilting ruler -Iron -Ironing board
Blooms & Shrooms: A Mini Tutorial to Draw Art in Procreate with Cat Coquillette | Spoonflower Spoonflower 2022-12-02 | Join Cat Coquillette and learn how to illustrate this year’s most on-trend motifs: mushrooms and florals! Cat will walk you step-by-step through illustrating retro-inspired blooms and shrooms on your iPad using the drawing app Procreate. This tutorial is short and sweet: it’s all about enjoying the process of creating fun and funky artwork while learning the fundamentals of Procreate. This is a beginner-friendly tutorial, so even if you’ve never used Procreate before, you’re going to be able to follow along just fine and create a *magical* illustration. Materials list: iPad ProcreateApple Pencil (optional—if you don’t have a stylus, you can just use your finger)
