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    design winner
    Modernist Pool Party
    by Rebecca H.
    costume fun

    the challenge

    The Challenge

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    Themed birthday parties are the go-to way to celebrate for many of us around Australia, whether everyone dresses in costume or we simply want to create an atmosphere with our decor and playlist! To help make these celebrations truly special, we’ve researched the most popular party themes so we can create invitations to match.

    Pool party 

    Toga party 

    Spy party 

    Beach party

    Murder mystery party

    Masquerade party

    White party

    Mexican party

    Disco party

    70s, 80s or 90s party

    Mad hatters tea party 

    Emoji theme

    wine tour

    rock n roll

    Hawaiian theme

    school uniform

     

    This design challenge is a little different than usual: just pick 1 or 2 party themes from the list and create two birthday invitation designs to match, following the guidelines provided in our designer kit. Get creative and have fun! 

     

    Entries close: 22/10/2018

     

    Challenge guidelines 

    - Work off templates found in the designer kit

    - Do not include foil over the image

    - Save files as high quality JPEGs for submission

    Download the designer kit for more details

     

    Required cards;

    - 2 x  Birthday Invitations using one theme

    Or, 

    - 2 x Birthday invitations using two themes

     

    How to enter;

    - Download the designer kit and follow it’s instructions

    - Submit your designs through the design challenge page

    - You will be notified when voting opens

    - Support other creatives by voting on their designs

     

    Judging Criteria: 

    The winners and runners up are a mixture of public voting and the Paperlust judging team. The top five public voted designs will be assessed by the Paperlust creative and design team on the criteria of design quality, response to brief, technical considerations and saleability.

     

     The Winners receive:

    - 1st place will receive 12% commission on every sale for an entire year and professional photography of their designs

    - 2nd & 3rd places will receive 10% commission on every sale for an entire year 

    - Runner up designs (if selected) will be listed on Paperlust for sale as featured designs (receiving 6% commission on every sale)

    Need Help?

    Designer FAQs

    - Email designs@paperlust.co

     

    Dates

    Submissions Open - 08/10/2018

    Closed for Submissions -  22/10/2018

    Voting Opens -23/10/2018

    Voting Closes - 06/11/2018

    runners up

    Designs that got loads of support and votes, and will be listed for sale on Paperlust...
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    design winner
    Totally 80s
    by Katie Addison
    costume fun
    design winner
    Back to the 90s
    by Olivia Countino
    costume fun
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