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Announcing the Special Prize winners of our Darling Debut Foil and Non-Foil-Pressed Birth Announcement Challenges!
For parents, announcing the news of their growing family to loved ones is a momentous occasion. At Minted, we believe news this big should be beautiful! A birth announcement card gives new parents the opportunity to share sweet photos of their little one as well as let friends and family what name (and possibly nickname) they’ve given their child. We looked to our talented community of artists to create designs as special as this cherished milestone, from traditional and classic, to sweet and simple, to modern and playful.
We were also thrilled to introduce brand new foil and gloss colors in Baby & Kids this year — Pink and Purple Foil and Pink and Blue Gloss. We were excited to see the innovative ways artists incorporated these new foil and gloss textures into submissions.
Congratulations to all of our winners!
Out of the Box Award
For the most design-forward, innovative birth announcement that you would only find at Minted
$1,000
Runners-Up: Minimal Shapes by Dozi, Abstract Dots by Kelly Schmidt, and simple and soft by Sumak Studio
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Visionary Award
For the fabric design that feels truly differentiated and new
$750
Tropical Mood by Dominique Vari
Runners-Up: Abstract View by Monika Drachal and Breeze by Vivian Yiwing
MORE AFTER THE JUMP... Comments Off on What’s on My Bag? Quickfire Fabric Challenge: Special PrizesAnnouncing the Special Prize winners from our Twice as Nice – Fine Art Pairs & Sets Challenge! This was our first-ever challenge in this format, where we asked artists to submit multiple pieces to make up a pair or set. We were looking for fresh, beautiful artwork that makes a big impact, inspiring our customers to transform their spaces and help them easily fill their blank walls with groups of artwork.
Congratulations to our winners!
Complementary Award
For the best set of cohesive art pieces that create compositional contrast yet balance when hung together
$750 and a $250 gift card to Blick or B&H
Ceramic Bowl and Vase by Roseanne Kenny
Runners-Up: Urban garden by Creo Study and Light Rustic Formation 1 by Angel Walker
MORE AFTER THE JUMP... Comments Off on Twice as Nice – Fine Art Pairs & Sets Challenge: Special PrizesAnnouncing the Special Prize winners from our Birthday and Anniversary Greeting Cards For Him Challenge, Birthday and Anniversary Greeting Cards For Her Challenge, and Show You Care: Everyday Expressions Greeting Card Challenge! We looked to you, our talented community of artists and writers, to design fresh, unique designs for a range of birthdays and everyday occasions across these 3 Challenges. Congratulations to our winners!
Front Forward
For the card with the strongest front design with elements in the top 1/3, that jumps off the shelf!
$800
birthday poppies by Rebecca Durflinger
Runner Up: Tropical mess by Lucrecia
All About The Message
For the card with the strongest copy in any sentiment type
$800
Runners-Up: reasonable time by Holly Whitcomb and Not Just Today by Kelsey Mucci
Laugh Out Loud Funny Award
For the funniest congratulations card that makes us laugh the loudest
$700
Alexa by Creo Study
Runner Up: next level by Angela Garrick
Originality Award
For the design that incorporates the best original illustration that has been created specifically for this Challenge and not used before
$600
On This Journey by Angel Walker
Runner Up: Goooo Wild by Kristen Smith
Modern Romantic Award
This award will go to the strongest heartfelt birthday card intended for a wife or female partner – heartfelt without being cheesy or dated
$600
Clearly the Best by Kacey Kendrick Wagner
On The Inside Award
For the design that makes the best use of interior copy and/or illustration to make the whole card special
$500
Flower Cake by Itsy Belle Studio
Celebrating Mom Award
This award goes to the strongest birthday card intended for your mother
$500
Birthdays For Daughters Award
This award goes to the best birthday design intended for your daughter
$500
compliments for daughter by Anastasia Makarova
Newbie Award
This award goes to the strongest design from a newbie artist
$200
Purrrfect Birthday by Lena Erysheva
Runner Up: Act Your Age by Bright Room Studio
Front Forward
For the card with the strongest front design with elements in the top 1/3, that jumps off the shelf!
$800
You make my world go round by Ana Peake
Runner Up: My Beloved Snorer by Anchored Paper Co.
All About The Message
For the card with the strongest copy in any sentiment type
$800
My life with you by Creo Study
Runner Up: Laughs by Lea Delaveris
Laugh Out Loud Funny Award
For the funniest card that makes us laugh the loudest
$700
Runner Up: Cold Feet by Ashlee Townsend
Originality Award
For the design that incorporates the best original illustration that has been created specifically for this Challenge and not used before
$600
highs and lows by Tennie and Co.
Modern Romantic Award
This award will go to the strongest heartfelt birthday card intended for a husband or partner – heartfelt without being cheesy or dated
$600
On The Inside Award
For the design that makes the best use of interior copy and/or illustration to make the whole card special
$500
Celebrating Dads Award
This award goes to the strongest design intended for your father.
$500
Runners-Up: Beary Much by ink moth creative and GOAT by Itsy Belle Studio
Birthdays For Husbands Award
This award goes to the best birthday design intended for your husband
$500
Report Card by Mayflower Press
Couple Congratulations Award
This award goes to the best card for a couple on their anniversary
$400
Greatest Duo by Anchored Paper Co.
From The Pet Award
This award goes to a birthday card with playful copy that indicates that the card is ‘from the dog’ or ‘from the cat’
$400
Left You a Present by Pink House Press
Runner Up: Cat Box by Genna Blackburn
Newbie Award
This award goes to the strongest design from a newbie artist
$200
Vintage Sunburst by Written by Kristen
Runner Up: You’re so fly by Townsend Majors
Front Forward
For the card with the strongest front design with elements in the top 1/3, that jumps off the shelf!
$700
Runners-Up: mom and me elephant by Christy Hy lee and Stellar Birthday Kids by Hannah Chi
All About The Message
For the card with the strongest copy in any sentiment type
$700
Uncancelled Plans by Laura Condouris
Originality Award
For the design that incorporates the best original illustration that has been created specifically for this Challenge and not used before
$600
Runner Up: A wild birthday by Char-Lynn Griffiths
Laugh Out Loud Award
For the funniest congratulations card that makes us laugh the loudest
$500
Daily Tolerance by Ashlan Berry
Runner Up: Top Dog by Ana Peake
On The Inside Award
For the design that makes the best use of interior copy and/or illustration to make the whole card special
$500
Runner Up: Happily by Susan Moyal
Mini Milestones
For the strongest children’s birthday card that celebrates a milestone birthday (1st – 5th)
$500
Simply Sentimental
For the wedding card with the best heartfelt, long-form (2+ sentences) copy
$500
Newlyweds Cake by Kelly Stewart
Celebrate Friendship
For the best friendship or ‘ just because’ card that joyfully expresses a friendship sentiment, but that could work across other categories as well (like birthday)
$400
Anything is Popsicle by Kanika Mathur
Runners-Up: Boss babe by Creo Study and ema by chocomocacino
With Heartfelt Sympathy
For the sympathy card with the best heartfelt, long-form (2+ sentences) copy
$300
Always & Forever
For the best wedding card that celebrates an engagement or bridal shower
$300
Power Couple by Pink House Press
Loss Of Loved One
For the most meaningful sympathy card that pays tribute to the loss of a spouse, parent, or someone close to you
$300
Comforting flowers by Creo Study
Newbie Award
This award goes to the strongest design from a newbie artist
$200
Congrats on Your Cutie by Jamie Bartlett
Announcing the Special Prize winners from our Spotlight on Art Quickfire Fine Art Challenge! In this Challenge, we were looking for a fresh new collection of limited edition art prints to elevate the aesthetic of the Minted Fine Art assortment for 2020. We were excited to see so many pieces that pushed the boundaries across a diverse range of mediums, styles, and subject matters.
Congratulations to the winners!
Pairs Award
For the two strongest pieces of art that are meant to hang together
$750
Runners-Up: Moon Tides II and Moon Tides I by Eloise Bound, and Abstract Pacific Seascape Diptych 2 and Abstract Pacific Seascape Diptych 1 by Caryn Owen
MORE AFTER THE JUMP... Comments Off on Spotlight on Art Quickfire Fine Art Challenge: Special PrizesAnnouncing the Special Prize winners of our Pomp and Circumstance Foil & Non-Foil-Pressed Graduation Challenges! In these Challenges, we were looking for the freshest, most original graduation announcement and party invitation designs for students to announce this milestone to their loved ones.
Congratulations to all of our winners!
Originality Award
For the graduation announcement or party invitation design that incorporates the best original drawing, illustration, or lettering that has been made specifically for this Challenge and not used before.
$750 + a $50 gift card to BLICK.
Lettered by Wildfield Paper Co.
Runner Up: Sketched laurels by Stacey Meacham
MORE AFTER THE JUMP... Comments Off on Pomp and Circumstance Graduation Challenges: Special PrizesAnnouncing the Special Prize winners of our We Found Love Foil & Non-Foil-Pressed Wedding Invitation Challenges! In this Challenge, we were looking for a broad range of fresh, highly unique designs that would appeal to our diverse customer base. Congratulations to all of our winners!
Out of the Box Award
For the most design-forward, innovative wedding invitation that you would only find at Minted.
$2,000, a dedicated Minted Marketing email, and guaranteed placement on the first page of the Minted Wedding Invitation Category for at least eight weeks
Congratulations to Minted artists who were featured in House Beautiful, ABC7, Life & Style, Entertainment Tonight Online, and HGTV Magazine Join the fun of spotting Minted artists in the press by uploading PR clips on your social media with the hashtag #mintiespotting.
ABC7 (August 6th, 2020) “‘A completely different kind of year’: How pandemic will influence what you see in greeting cards this holiday season” featuring holiday cards “Hindsight” by Toast & Laurel and “Keeping It Together” by Pink House Press and “Letters of Joy” by Jessica Maslyn. “A Hug For You” by Everyday Hooray, “Anti Social Together” by Char-Lynn Griffiths, “Positive Vibes” by Karidy Walker, “Wine Nap Repeat” by Cindy Chu, “Lemons” by Pink House Press greeting cards, “Still Graduating” graduation announcement by Bonjour Berry, and “Over The Moon” event change card by Snow and Ivy
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Congratulations to Minted artists who were featured in The Knot Magazine, HGTV Magazine, Beverley Mitchell’s Instagram, Apartment Therapy, and Brit+Co. Join the fun of spotting Minted artists in the press by uploading PR clips on your social media with the hashtag #mintiespotting.
The Knot (Summer 2020) “Rhapsody in Blue” featuring wedding invitations “Plain and Simple” by Chris Griffith, “Aurora” by Itsy Belle Studio, and “Floral Screenprint” by Jennifer Wick
HGTV Magazine (July/August 2020) “Bench + Art Always Works” featuring “Beach Summer Blues” art print by Helen Makadia Photography
Beverley Mitchell Instagram (July 19th, 2020) featuring “Loved” birth announcement by Sara Hicks Malone
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