Fall in New England Design Challenge

Fall in New England: The Studio's Monthly Design Challenge

The leaves are crisp, the cider is flowing, and creativity is in the air! Our September design challenge theme was inspired by all things cozy, classic, and a little bit bold: Fall in New England. Think: pumpkin patches, flannel shirts, leopard print scarves, and vintage trucks rolling through golden foliage.

This month's prompt: Fall in New England

Create a design inspired by this mood board: 🧡 Moody, golden-hour color palette
🧥 Plaid + leopard print layering
🍎 Vintage trucks, pumpkin patches, and the crunch of leaves under your boots

This isn’t just any vibe—it’s the one where you sip a warm drink wrapped in a thrifted scarf while antique shopping with your bestie.

🍁 Challenge Rules:

1. Use the color palette in the mood board (swatches are at the bottom — must incorporate all 5 colors).
2. Incorporate plaid AND leopard print in your design — you’ve gotta use BOTH.

We’re watching for creativity, cohesion, and cozy-core excellence. This is your chance to shine like a fall candle in an old bookstore.

Every month inside The Studio (our exclusive creative membership), we drop a fresh design challenge based on a custom mood board and color palette to help creatives push their boundaries. It’s all about using colors, textures, and patterns you may not normally reach for.

And wow — they delivered.

We received 60 incredible submissions from our Studio members, and each one brought the fall vibes to life. Our 7 Team Ambassadors carefully selected two standout projects from their teams that:

• Followed the rules
• Looked like they’d fly off the shelves at an open market
• And most importantly —Nailed the challenge creatively and cohesively

Now it's YOUR turn to help us choose the winners — SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM of this page to view the entries and cast your votes!

🎁 Meet the Prize Board

The top 10 member entries will win points for their team, with extra-special goodies and vendor gift cards going to the TOP 3! Scroll down to check out our official prize board and get excited about what’s up for grabs!

A huge thank you to our generous vendor sponsors who donated to this month’s prize pool — we love supporting small businesses who support creatives like you. Be sure to give them a follow and check out their shops:

• ✨ Kallen Grace Designs
• ✨ That 70z Girl
• ✨ Foilz & Flakez
• ✨Painted Goose Studio
• ✨Glaze Ranch Glitter
• ✨3D Undercover
• ✨Wicked Fantasy Designs

Check out ALL of our vendor sponsors inside the Maker Marketplace!

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What Is The Studio?

The Studio is where creativity meets community. It's our private membership for women creatives who want:

• Fresh monthly tutorials
• Scroll-stopping design challenges
• Business-building games
• Encouragement from like-minded makers

We open enrollment quarterly — our next round is this December. While you wait, you can join The Lobby, our free preview space to get a taste of what The MakeHER Room magic is all about!

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Why Monthly Design Challenges?

Because creativity thrives with a little structure and a lot of support. These challenges are made to:

• Help you explore colors and textures you wouldn’t normally choose
• Create portfolio-worthy pieces that stand out
• Have FUN while connecting with other creatives
• Boost your confidence in your design skills

So whether you’re voting, stalking ideas for your next project, or scoping out a new creative community to join—welcome. We’re glad you’re here.

Don’t forget to shop from your favorite makers, and share the challenge with a fellow fall-lover who would totally rock a leopard plaid pumpkin tumbler. (Keep Scrolling Down the Page to Submit Your Vote)

XO, The MakeHER Room

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