How to Paint Abstract Watercolor Faces
For some people, art just comes naturally. While for other people, the process of creating something that looks like the item intended is… a struggle. And when it comes to painting faces? The process...
View Article52 Gifts from Small Businesses You Don’t Want to Miss
Holiday shopping is in full effect as the countdown begins to the winter gift-giving holidays. When shopping for those you cherish most, we hope you consider buying handmade presents that are as...
View ArticleHow to Make Earrings from Fabric Scraps
After wrapping up your latest DIY project you may have scrap fabric that you want to save for your next craft. If it’s a small amount, you may be wondering what project would be best for it. We’ve got...
View ArticleHow to Paint 5 Holiday Characters with Watercolor
Nothing says “Happy Holidays!” like a snowman, stocking or reindeer. Seasonal characters like these are created in designs annually to bring in the festive spirit. From holiday cards to home decor,...
View ArticleSee Our Employees’ Top Polartec® Fleece Project Picks
Welcome to our Employee Fleece-tival! To celebrate a substrate perfect for snuggly season, employees chose one of the blog’s Polartec® Fleece project tutorials to follow using designs of their choice....
View ArticleHow To Make a Pressed Flower Tea Towel
What do you do with your flowers after they’ve bloomed? Some arrangements hold significance, like a wedding bouquet or those picked from a loved one’s garden. Flower pressing is a great way to...
View ArticleAll About the 5th Annual Doodle-A-Day Challenge with Ello Lovey
Are you someone who would like to start 2024 off with a fun daily creative practice? If so, our fifth annual Doodle-A-Day Challenge, a yearly partnership between Spoonflower and Rhianna Wurman of...
View ArticleHow to Make a Block Print Design
From holiday cards to beautiful textiles, block printing allows you to create textured designs using a few simple tools. Join Spoonflower artist and maker Alyson Toone Aguilar as she teaches us how to...
View ArticleDani Dazey on Designing Wallpaper and Pivoting Her Business
Dani with some of the wallpaper designs in her Spoonflower shop. Career trajectories these days can include a lot of twists and turns. So how do you know when to move on to the next thing? As an...
View Article5 Surface Design Themes Inspired By the African Diaspora
Check out the full array of designs mentioned in Courtney’s post!Featured designs Did you know that the breadth of Spoonflower designs exists not only across motifs and colorways, but also across...
View ArticleExplore 5 Design Motifs in Chinese Art
When you’re looking for just the right design for your next project, curating a collection can help you find the perfect pattern. But where do you start? The process begins with finding a theme and...
View ArticleCheck Out the Summer Garments Employees Sewed for Me Made May
Each May, Spoonflower employees have the option to participate in Me Made May and create a garment. This year, participants had four new substrates to choose from: Cotton Silk, Essex Linen, Seersucker...
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