November 2025 Spoonflower Design Challenge Brief: Vintage Florals
Entries: Nov 7-25
Voting: Nov 27 - Dec 9
Results: Dec 20
Here's what Spoonflower says:
“We want to see nostalgic sophistication and soft, gentle romance in hand-drawn or painterly florals, heritage motifs or heirloom blooms. Colors that have a slightly faded or aged effect are welcome. Think blush pinks, creamy whites, dusty blues, lavender and gentle yellows.”
Here’s a quick breakdown of what those terms mean:
Painterly Florals — Loose, expressive florals with visible brushstrokes and a hand-painted feel. Think of designs that look softly blended, layered, and full of natural movement rather than overly perfect or digital.
Heritage Motifs — Timeless patterns inspired by historic textiles — ornamental curves, graceful flourishes, and delicate linework that reflect the craftsmanship of traditional printing and embroidery.
Heirloom Blooms — Classic garden flowers like roses, peonies, ranunculus, and cosmos — the kinds of blooms that feel treasured, nostalgic, and beautifully timeless.
Start your own Pinterest boards and collect design inspiration, or check out mine if you want to just get started:
Painterly Style: https://pin.it/2Ta01QGoM
Heritage Aesthetic: https://pin.it/2KwpBiFHh
Heirloom Flowers: https://pin.it/3XROAM9mU
I hope this helps you get started and sparks some ideas for you! Grab my free color palettes below and get going right away!
Curious: what do you think of this design challenge? Who is going to be entering? Comment and let's talk about it!
-Sarah
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