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    WIP “love” pattern collection

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    • demotlj
      demotlj SVS OG @Whitney Simms last edited by

      @Whitney-Simms I don't think that this pattern needs a textured background -- it might make it too busy. I love all of the patterns you've done, and keep imagining them on my walls as wall paper. They'd make great wrapping paper too.

      Laurie DeMott
      instagram.com/demotlj

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      • Chip Valecek
        Chip Valecek SVS Team SVS OG @Whitney Simms last edited by

        @Whitney-Simms I like the background color. To me it shows that the pattern can be placed on something with color. For example some Kleenex boxes that have floral patterns also have a faint color on the box. Or gift bags may be toned with a pattern on top. Great work!


        https://www.instagram.com/chipvalecek/
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        • Whitney Simms
          Whitney Simms SVS OG last edited by

          @demotlj @Chip-Valecek thanks for your eyes. Sometimes I’m just too close to see if it really looks okay or how to fix it. Wallpaper is back. It’s crazy. And I would scream if my print was on a tissue box. I think I would buy a box every time I saw it. I’m one of those people that really care if the tissue box matches. Sometimes it’s not possible. Other times I buy the boxes just for the print.

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          • Whitney Simms
            Whitney Simms SVS OG last edited by

            cameo print tile flat repeat copy.jpg

            last one. I may add one more blinder print at some point. I'm done with the collection and need to take a break from it.

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            • jennyeickbush
              jennyeickbush last edited by

              These are so AWESOME!!! I am geeking out over the last bridal pattern, It's so great! It's really cool to see your progression through the project. Everything is lovely, but my favorites in the collection are the ones with soft background colors. (I agree with Chip on the leaves.) Great work! I'm really glad you're sharing your process! 🙂

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              • Whitney Simms
                Whitney Simms SVS OG last edited by

                @jennymwine I don’t think I’ve ever had some one geek out over my work. That’s pretty cool. I love soft colors. Dark is hard for me. I’m trying to make it a complete collection. Yikes! Stretching is so hard. But I’ll never have contrast if I don’t try. Thanks for your sweet words! Now i have to fancy it up to submit to the monthly contest. I have a few ideas to “show” it as a collection. Just copying other people’s ideas on display.

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                • Whitney Simms
                  Whitney Simms SVS OG last edited by

                  Do you guys have success with society6? I’m not sure I can wait to be officially licensed before I get to see my prints on wrapping paper or tote bags. I may even order sheets out of the heart damask. Have you guys made any real sales from the print your stuff cool things sites?

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                  • Nyrryl  Cadiz
                    Nyrryl Cadiz SVS OG last edited by

                    OMG! Your prints are looking amazing. I love all the colors.

                    Portfolio: nyrrylcadiz.com
                    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyrryl_cadiz/
                    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbJCF1Im8ZO7hpGWTKOJMuA

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                    • Chip Valecek
                      Chip Valecek SVS Team SVS OG @Whitney Simms last edited by

                      @Whitney-Simms i created a society6 shop but didn't really promote it. I just pushed a little on facebook and didn't get any traction. I'm sure if I tried harder I might of gotten some sales. I am starting a threadless shop right now. Working on getting designs loaded and ordered some samples to see the quality. If I am happy with the quality I will push that one. It seems to give you more money per sale then Society6 was offering.


                      https://www.instagram.com/chipvalecek/
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                      http://www.cshellmedia.com/

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                      • Whitney Simms
                        Whitney Simms SVS OG @Chip Valecek last edited by

                        @Chip-Valecek I checked out threadless. I like their verity better than society6. And you can order a beach towel. And a tote. And a hat to all match. This could be dangerous. And a shower curtain and bath mats. My brain hurts because I don’t know what i want to first. Their prices don’t seem as high as society6. Their stuff is super graphic. My style would stick out. Can’t decide if that’s a good thing (less competition) vs the fact my people might now go their. Well, my people that know me already would go. Who knows.

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                        • Whitney Simms
                          Whitney Simms SVS OG last edited by

                          sample of all the fabrics copy.jpg

                          Done Done Done. But still feedback or advice for the future and how to layout a pattern collection would be awesome. Really, any feedback on the entire thing together is great too. Any element missing? More darks, more blinders, more contrast. Any words are appreciated.

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