Once again, our annual HolidayZ Design Challenge was a huge success! The design quality and wide scope of creations made it even harder to judge, but, along with our customer’s help, we selected a fantastic group of ten winners! Take a look at the winning collections from this year’s challenge, and get ready to order your own holiday cards soon, the season will be here before you know it!
1st Place & Customers’ Favorite Winner – Vintage Retro Merry Christmas by S C DESIGN
Is typography the name of your holiday card game? Look no further than S C Design’s Vintage Retro Merry Christmas collection! With card designs in a variety of options and colors, there’s something here for everyone. Want to use the same design for your holiday gifts and decor? This collection includes matching paper napkins, wrapping paper, gift tags and wine bottle labels so you’re covered for all your holiday festivities.
2nd Place Winner – Minimal Modern Holiday Quote by Petrichor
Want your photos to do all the talking on your holiday card this year? Look no further than Petrichor’s Minimal Modern Holiday Quote collection. With a variety of fully customizable photo templates, there are options for however many memories you can showcase, combined with a simply designed wrapping paper, gift tags and stickers.
3rd Place Winner – Citrus & Floral Holiday by Orabella Prints
Sure, we all know the traditional red, green and gold of the holiday season, but we love that Orabella Prints flipped the switch with her collection, Citrus & Floral Holiday. With nods to holly berries and sprigs, she created a beautiful collection that truly blends old and new holiday style.
Editors’ Pick – Definition of The Holidays by Happy Apple Canvas
Simply put, the Definition of The Holidays collection, designed by Happy Apple Canvas, is a wonder of simplicity. From the classic definitions of your favorite holiday words like mistletoe and merry to effortlessly paired labels and envelopes, this collection is a feat of both traditional style and modern taste. Happy Apple Canvas truly thought of everything!
Editors’ Pick – The Edit by Stacey Meacham
Our judges and customers alike loved The Edit collection by Stacey Meacham. Stacey managed to create a beautiful collection using classic holiday colors while still achieving great levels of modern flair. From holiday cards to gift tags, this collection has everything you need this holiday season.
Editors’ Pick – Retro Christmas Ornaments by Shelby Allison
What do you think of when you see an ornament? Christmas, of course! Shelby Allison focused on the classic tree accouterment for her Retro Christmas Ornaments collection. We love the bold red, yellow and green color throughout, ensuring that when your holiday cards arrive, they’re worthy of refrigerator real estate!
Editors’ Pick – Mele Kalikimaka | Island Christmas by Lise Provencher
Aloha! Lise Provencher took a page out of the tropical Christmas book for her Mele Kalikimaka | Island Christmas collection. Whether you are celebrating the holidays on the islands or just wish you were, her collection is one of lush, tropical-inspired beauty.
Editors’ Pick – Minimal Graphic Holidays Collection by Citronella
There’s something about the classic red in Citronella’s Minimal Graphic Holidays Collection that we can’t stop looking at! The collection features a multitude of card designs whether you have multiple photos or none, as well as coordinating wrapping paper, envelopes and labels.
Editors’ Pick – Oh What Fun Colorful Abstract Christmas Collection by Tina
What’s more fun than bold pinks, green and typography?! Nothing! Tina’s Oh What Fun Colorful Abstract Christmas Collection is the perfect pairing of a classic Christmas phrase with modern colors, and we can’t get enough of it. Don’t forget the gift tags, paper napkins and stickers for all your holiday hosting needs.
Editors’ Pick – Ugliest Sweater by Chelsi
Everyone knows about holiday ugly sweater parties, and Chelsi designed her collection off that great celebration! From party invitations to prize buttons for wearers of the ugliest sweaters, we especially loved her variety of vintage sweater designs.
We can’t believe the holiday season is almost here, but we’re so excited to see what holiday card creations will be the favorites this year, and what our Creator community will create next year! What collection is your favorite? What do you look for when you’re shopping for your holiday cards? Share your opinions and thoughts in the comments below!
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I love all these ideas! There are so many unique, creative, and festive themes in all of them!
Congrats to the winners!