Spoonflower has the world's largest design library for wallpaper and textiles created by independent artists from across the world. Spoonflower offers the opportunity to earn money doing what you love while supporting other people who make amazing things with your designs. Just one scroll through #spoonflower on Instagram and you’ll be overcome with a wave of inspiration and joy. Selling your designs on Spoonflower is not only rewarding, but you get to join a diverse community of artists from all walks of life. Ready to start sharing your artwork with the Spoonflower community? Check out the tasks and articles below to get started!
Prepare your Designs
Start with what you know best as an artist – creating art! Follow the steps below to get your first designs uploaded to your account.
- Start by registering for your Spoonflower account here.
- Create each design file as a JPG or PNG with the design software of your choice! Be sure to size them to the exact dimensions you want for printing with a resolution of 150 dpi. Learn more in the Designing & Uploading section of the help center.
- Now that you’ve created your designs, upload them to Spoonflower: Uploading Images
- It is good practice to set up descriptions and tags when you first upload designs: Preparing Designs to Sell
- You must review and personally approve a digital proof of every design before making it for sale: Proofing Your Design
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After reviewing your digital proof, make any necessary revisions to your design: Revising Your Design
Set up your Shop
Now that you’ve got your first designs uploaded, it’s time to make sure your shop is ready for the public.
- Upload your profile picture, a banner image, and other biographical information: Personalizing My Shop
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View your shop from the point of view of a customer: “My Shop” Basics
Verify your Account
Seller verification is a necessary requirement to being able to sell on Spoonflower and it includes:
- Verifying your email address
- Reading and accepting the seller agreement
- Verifying your shipping address, which requires purchasing at least one item shipped to you with your own design.
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Filling out your tax form
Link your PayPal Account
As a seller, you’ll receive commissions (royalties) for your sales. All commissions will be first added to your account as Spoondollars (in-house credit) with the option for payout to PayPal once you have surpassed the minimum earned amount of $10 USD.
- Set up your redemption details by linking your PayPal email through your Account Settings on the Spoondollars tab
- Understand how commissions are awarded for sales of your designs: How Commissions Work
Manage your Shop
Now you’re ready to start earning money with Spoonflower!
- Go ahead and set those first designs for sale (maximum of 50 per week): Setting Designs for Sale
- Get the word out about your shop: Promoting Your Designs on Spoonflower and Social Media
- Consider expanding your reach through outside channels by opting into design distribution in your account settings. With your permission, Spoonflower may list select designs on third party sites like Etsy, Amazon, and Michael’s: Third-Party Marketplace Distribution
- Enter design challenges to get noticed in the Spoonflower community: Design Challenges
- Grow your shop by continuously creating and uploading new artwork!