Here we are again and time to get in the mid-year preparation for the winter holidays! It is the perfect time to submit new designs so they are online and available to shoppers early.
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Theme: Christmas in July 2026 Color Trends
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Requirements:
- Create a new design using the 2026 Holiday Season Color Palettes – Heavy trend this year on the colors: Opulent Burgundy, Cloud Dancer and Transformative Teal
* Winter White: “Cloud Dancer” whites combined with champagne gold, silver, and copper colored accents for an elegant aesthetic.
* Opulent Burgundy and Golden Hues: Deep, rich red wine tones accented with warm golden hues to bring grand, luxurious vibes.
* Transformative Teal: Moody and expressive teal tones paired with rustic or natural green foliage to create a modern holiday look.
* Nostalgic Pinks & Mauves: Soft, non-traditional pastels used alongside classic greens for a fresh, romantic twist.
- Any category which your card speaks to.
- No Stock Card Creations will be accepted.
- Blank verse will not be considered for entry in this challenge.
- Only ONE card per artist per challenge.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please do NOT use trademarked terms “Pantone” in your meta-data. You can however use individual terms like: color of the year, cloud, dancer, etc.
CATEGORY: any category
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Entry Deadline: Friday, July 31st
Please see more details on July’s Design Challenge here on the Community blog: