Announcing the Special Prize Winners of our Small Steps Big Moments: Greeting Cards Challenge!
Original Concept
For the design that incorporates the best original greeting card concept that has been created specifically for this Challenge. We’re looking for innovative ideas that you’d only find at Minted
$750
Winner: Birthday Swishes by Kelly Johnston
Runner Up: Zappy Birthday by Morgan Ramberg, Five Out of Five Unicorns by mo kelley, and treasure by Lori Wemple
In Theme
For the best card for a themed baby shower (e.g. animals, beach, woods, rainbows, sports, garden themed, etc.)
$650
Winner: Its about to get wild by Creo Study
Runner Up: congrats rainbow by Lori Wemple, and Sweetest Arrival by Sarah Knight
‘Hand in Hand’
For conceptual cards with ‘tightly integrated’ design and copy, meaning that the design supports the copy and signals what the concept is in a clear way. Fonts, illustrations, colors, and patterns can all work to signal what the card is about, who it’s for, and what the sentiment is. We are looking for designs that welcome a new baby featuring icons such as: storks, shoes, baby feet, onesies, rattles, etc.
$650
Winner: Super Cute Laundry by Jamie Ruminski
Runner Up: Flower Carraige by Itsy Belle Studio, and Hello Baby Goodbye Sleep by Becky Nimoy
On The Inside
For the design that makes the best use of interior copy and/or illustration to make the whole card special. Think particularly about creating a great punchline that relates to the front of the card
$400
Winner: Peek A Boo by mo kelley
Runner Up: birthday adventure badges by Rebecca Durflinger, and Monster Bash by Morgan Kendall
Showered with Love
For the best card specifically for a baby shower
$400
Winner: Baby Elephant by Itsy Belle Studio
Runner Up: Umbrella Baby by Angela Thompson
Bun in the Oven
For a new baby congrats card that celebrates pregnancy
$350
Winner: growing family flowers by Karidy Walker
Runner Up: Cool Mom by Corinne Malesic, and And a Baby Carriage by Tiny Type Studios
It’s a Boy!
For the best design to welcome a new baby boy
$350
Winner: It's A Little Boy by Paper Raven Co.
Runner Up: Oh Boy What Joy by Ashley Presutti Beasley
It’s a Girl!
For the best design to welcome a new baby girl
$350
Winner: Hello baby Girl by Sarah Knight
Runner Up: it's a little lady by Julia Marye, and A Little Girl by Paper Raven Co.
Sibling Love
For the best design targeted for a parent expecting their second(+) child or for a child to give to their new sibling
$300
Winner: Promoted Sister by Sara Heilwagen
Daughters & Sons
For the strongest kid’s birthday card intended specifically for a daughter or son
$300
Winner: leone by chocomocacino
Runner Up: Nothing Better by Erin L. Wilson, and Extra by Corie Page
Generational Love
For the strongest kid’s birthday card intended for a grandson or granddaughter
$300
Winner: Unicorn Wishes by Pixel and Hank
Runner Up: Berry Special by Corinne Malesic
Close Connections
For the strongest kid’s birthday card intended for close relationships (think niece and nephew or godchild)
$300
Winner: Slow Down by Ashley DeMeyere
Runner Up: Watch you Grow by Erin L. Wilson
Double the Fun
For the best new baby design given to the parents having twins
$250
Winner: Double the Sweetness by Baumbirdy
Runner Up: Hello hello by Creo Study, and Really big deal by Lea Delaveris
Laugh Out Loud
This award will go to a card in any category that makes us laugh out loud
$250
Winner: Legendary by Lehan Veenker
Runner Up: Go Shorty by Itsy Belle Studio, permission to party by Kelly Lani, and Daddy Doodie Duty by Becky Nimoy
Newbie
This award goes to the strongest design from a newbie artist
$250
Winner: HAPPY TRAFFIC by Mojca Budnar
Complete a Concept
This award goes to the best execution of any of Minted provided copy
$200
Winner: Party Dragon by Nadia Hassan
Complete a Concept
This award goes to the best execution of any of Minted provided copy
$200
Winner: Chocolot cupcake by Ellen Morse
Complete a Concept
This award goes to the best execution of any of Minted provided copy
$200
Winner: two cute swan by Faith Dorn
Complete a Concept
This award goes to the best execution of any of Minted provided copy
$200
Winner: Flying Kite by Orasie
Complete a Concept
This award goes to the best execution of any of Minted provided copy
$200
Winner: Sweet Patisserie by Sarah Knight
