Announcing the Special Prize Winners of our Bun in the Oven non-foil-pressed Baby Shower Invitation Challenge
Out of the Box Award
For the most design-forward, innovative Baby Shower Invitation that you would only find at Minted.
$550
Winner: Little Lemur by Jackie Crawford
Runner Up: Little Quilt by Pixel and Hank, and Groovy Mama by Stacey Day
Copywriter Award
Our customers often fall in love with a design just because of its unique copy. This award is for the card that best leverages clever wording.
$550
Winner: Waddle by Corinne Malesic
Runner Up: Meet the parents by Jennifer Wick, and Come and play by Corinne Malesic
Originality Award
For the design that incorporates the best original drawing, illustration, or lettering that has been made specifically for this challenge and not used before.
$300
Winner: Sweet Kisses by Inkblot Design
Runner Up: Our Little Tadpole by Hannah Bowman, and Meadow flowers by Jennifer Wick
Couples Shower Award
Couples baby showers are becoming increasingly popular. This award is for the best design that celebrates both parents-to-be.
$300 and $100 in Minted Credit
Winner: New Chapter by Vera Lim
Runner Up: Baby Bliss by Krista Elvey, and Parents by Owl and Toad
Trending Theme Award
For the best design that coordinates with a themed celebration in a fresh and original way.
$200
Winner: WIld One by Pixel and Hank
Runner Up: Tropical theme by Orasie, and Baby-Q by Jamie Alexander
Baby Boy Award
For the invitation design for couples expecting a baby boy.
$200
Winner: Baby Shower Truck by Jennifer Holbrook
Runner Up: Baby Dino by Sarah Knight, and baby geometry by Rebecca Durflinger
Seasonal Shower Award
For the best design that features fall or winter colors and addresses fall or winter themes.
$200
Winner: little peach by Laura Moyer
Runner Up: Baby it's cold outside by Maja Cunningham
Welcome Baby Party Award
For the best invitation design for a post-birth celebration.
$200
Winner: New to the Pod by Janean Hinger
Runner Up: Sleeping Fox by Elly
Specialty Shower Award
For the best design for an alternative to a traditional baby shower.
$100
Winner: Rainbow Blocks by Morgan Kendall
Runner Up: Rainbow Rays by Tamara Hilje, and Nonpareils by Julie Murray
Laugh Out Loud Award
For the most humorous, playful, or punny baby shower card copy.
$100
Winner: Couple Double by Louise Kay
Double the Fun Award
The birth rate for twins and multiples has grown substantially in recent years and our customers are seeking baby shower invitations that are uniquely designed to celebrate the upcoming arrival of more than one baby. This award is for the best design celebrating twins or multiples.
$50
Winner: Runner Up by Maria Alou
Runner Up: Sweet Pair by Erica Krystek
Perfect Match
This award is for the most creative envelope styling.
$50
Winner: Botanical Blocks by Itsy Belle Studio
Runner Up: hooray by Vivian Yiwing, and adventure begins by Creo Study
Shape Up Award
This award is for the best design specifically created for one of the unique shapes Minted offers, including the new arch shape.
$50
Winner: Bunny Field by Laura Hankins
Runner Up: Simply Elegant by Amy Payne
Curvilinear Award
For the best design that puts customizable text on a curvilinear path.
$50
Winner: Parade by Sarah Knight
First-Time Winner Award
For the best design from a designer winning for the first time.
$50
Winner: Wooden Mobile by Gabrielle Caron
Font Award
We rely on you to surface interesting new fonts to add to our font library. This award is for the design introducing the best font that we purchase and add to the Minted Font List.
$50 and $100 toward font purchases
Winner: Oh Boy Mod by Chelsea Petaja
Runner Up: Over the Rainbow by Pixel and Hank, and sea shower by Lori Wemple