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!

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Non-Foil-Pressed Birth Announcement Challenge

Out of the Box Award

For the most design-forward, innovative birth announcement that you would only find at Minted
$1,000

Adored by Erin German Design

Runners-Up: Minimal Shapes by Dozi, Abstract Dots by Kelly Schmidt, and simple and soft by Sumak Studio

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Announcing the Special Prizes from our What’s on My Bag? Quickfire Fabric Challenge! Last year, we launched a beautiful assortment of bags and pouches featuring fresh artwork and patterns from our community of independent designers. We were excited to source a wide range of new, unique, unseen-before designs for both women and men from this Challenge for fabric gifting items for the 2020 holiday season. Congratulations to our winners!

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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

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Announcing 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!

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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

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Announcing 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!

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Birthday and Anniversary Greeting Cards for Her

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

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All About The Message

For the card with the strongest copy in any sentiment type
$800

Here for it by Lea Delaveris

Runners-Up: reasonable time by Holly Whitcomb and Not Just Today by Kelsey Mucci

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Celebrating Mom Award

This award goes to the strongest birthday card intended for your mother
$500

Wild flowers by Lucrecia

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Birthdays For Daughters Award

This award goes to the best birthday design intended for your daughter
$500

compliments for daughter by Anastasia Makarova

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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

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Birthday and Anniversary Greeting Cards for Him

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.

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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

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Laugh Out Loud Funny Award

For the funniest card that makes us laugh the loudest
$700

Age So Well by Amy Kross

Runner Up: Cold Feet by Ashlee Townsend

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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.

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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

All this Time by Julie Murray

Runner Up: Forever by Elly

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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

Coupon by Grace Kreinbrink

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Celebrating Dads Award

This award goes to the strongest design intended for your father.
$500

The Dad by Pixel and Hank

Runners-Up: Beary Much by ink moth creative and GOAT by Itsy Belle Studio

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Birthdays For Husbands Award

This award goes to the best birthday design intended for your husband
$500

Report Card by Mayflower Press

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Couple Congratulations Award

This award goes to the best card for a couple on their anniversary
$400

Greatest Duo by Anchored Paper Co.

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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

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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

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Show You Care: Everyday Expressions Greeting Card Challenge

Front Forward

For the card with the strongest front design with elements in the top 1/3, that jumps off the shelf!
$700

Magic cake by Helen Halik

Runners-Up: mom and me elephant by Christy Hy lee and Stellar Birthday Kids by Hannah Chi

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All About The Message

For the card with the strongest copy in any sentiment type
$700

Uncancelled Plans by Laura Condouris

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Originality Award

For the design that incorporates the best original illustration that has been created specifically for this Challenge and not used before
$600

You Stack Up by Ana Peake

Runner Up: A wild birthday by Char-Lynn Griffiths

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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

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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

bananas by Rebecca Durflinger

Runner Up: Happily by Susan Moyal

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Mini Milestones

For the strongest children’s birthday card that celebrates a milestone birthday (1st – 5th)
$500

Born 2 Rule by Teju Reval

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Simply Sentimental

For the wedding card with the best heartfelt, long-form (2+ sentences) copy
$500

Newlyweds Cake by Kelly Stewart

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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

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With Heartfelt Sympathy

For the sympathy card with the best heartfelt, long-form (2+ sentences) copy
$300

Beloved by Tennie and Co.

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Always & Forever

For the best wedding card that celebrates an engagement or bridal shower
$300

Power Couple by Pink House Press

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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

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Newbie Award

This award goes to the strongest design from a newbie artist
$200

Congrats on Your Cutie by Jamie Bartlett

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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!

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Pairs Award

For the two strongest pieces of art that are meant to hang together
$750

CS1#4 and CS1#1 by WeArt

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

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Announcing 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!

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Non-Foil Challenge

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

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