Carina Parry Studios

Carina Parry Studios Carina Parry Studios creates surface pattern designs, paintings, portraits and other art

Unearthing studio favorites ✨I’ve been spending time curating my studio archives—trimming back older work to make space ...
14/10/2026

Unearthing studio favorites ✨

I’ve been spending time curating my studio archives—trimming back older work to make space for a tighter, more intentional portfolio. In the process, I rediscovered this architectural piece, and it instantly brought a smile to my face.

Early in my surface pattern journey, I loved taking structural elements from real-world architecture and turning them into repeating geometry. Vaulted Geo was born from that fascination—capturing the sweeping lines of vaulted ceilings and modern masonry.

It’s funny how taking a step back gives you fresh eyes. While I’ve grown so much as a designer, this piece still feels so refreshing, tactile, and bold. I’ve even just added new medium-scale options for Sandstone Ochre, Greige Limestone, and Slate Teal—perfect for mixing and matching across different decor sizes!

Swipe to see how Vaulted Geo looks transformed on contemporary bedding and home decor! 🏛️✨
You can find these in Geometrics/General & Modern section in my Spoonflower shop.

Collection Complete 🦌🐇🦔 Looking back at my four submissions for the series.Over the last month, I’ve been quietly buil...
30/09/2026

Collection Complete 🦌🐇🦔 Looking back at my four submissions for the series.

Over the last month, I’ve been quietly building a small collection of woodland animal prints, and it feels wonderful to see them all sitting side-by-side. From the initial Deer & Dahlia layout to the final Hedgehog & Mushrooms, the goal was to weave soft, storybook characters into timeless, traditional medallion frameworks. By keeping the color palettes muted and focusing on hand-drawn line work, they form a quiet, connected little family.

I’ve learned so much about rhythm and repeat structures by pushing myself through these prompts. Swipe through to see the complete series together on the grid! Which little creature is your favorite?

Vintage Deer & Dahlia Damask - Antique Beige Design ID: 23139863
Meadow Majesty - Hare & Dandelion Damask/Earth-Tone Design ID: 23211147
Blackberry Bramble & Starling - Moss Green Design ID: 23271852
Hedgehog & Mushroom Heritage Damask - Dusty Teal-Sage Design ID: 23333340

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The Grand Finale 🦔🍄 Wrapping up the challenge with my fourth and final piece!I have to admit, I really enjoyed working...
28/09/2026

The Grand Finale 🦔🍄 Wrapping up the challenge with my fourth and final piece!

I have to admit, I really enjoyed working within the traditional damask layout style during this series. When planning these forest creatures, using a classic, structured framework felt like a natural way to frame the illustrations and turn them into wearable pattern coordinates.

For Hedgehog & Mushroom Heritage Damask, I chose a soft, low-contrast palette so the textured lines of the hedgehog and the mushroom caps sit quietly alongside the simple acanthus scrollwork. It is layered over a vintage cracked-plaster background texture to give the print a soft, faded quality.

Slide across to see a close-up of the layout, including the Sage Green version that is currently live. A few alternative colorways will be available on my Spoonflower shop soon!

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Several of my designs have been chosen for use in the Patterned game on Apple Arcade — always such a fun surprise. I nev...
26/09/2026

Several of my designs have been chosen for use in the Patterned game on Apple Arcade — always such a fun surprise. I never get to see them live (no Apple devices here!), but knowing they’re out there being enjoyed by players is pretty special.

If you play Patterned and ever spot one of mine, let me know — I love hearing about it.

Thanks again to Nate for including my work.

Designs shown:
• Naturino - Wattle under the sun (Design ID: 15992440)
• Cafe Luxe - The Perfect Blend / Buffed beige (Design ID: 18393667)
• Threaded Hope 'Tribute' - Spring Rain (Design ID: 21109936)
• Antique Botanist - Midnight Vellum (Design ID: 21406480)

Design IDs refer to my Spoonflower listings.

STILL AWAKE AND IN THE TOP 100! 😭🎉🏆I am completely blown away! I was just about to head to bed when the results dropped ...
24/09/2026

STILL AWAKE AND IN THE TOP 100! 😭🎉🏆

I am completely blown away! I was just about to head to bed when the results dropped for the Elevated Classics challenge, and my Origami Architectural Trellis in Warm Alabaster officially placed 12th in the world!

Going up against so many incredible global designers is always daunting, but placing 12th is just the biggest dream come true. Thank you so much to everyone who voted and supported this design! 🤍

BUT THE WHEEL KEEPS TURNING... 🗳️🖤

As one door closes, voting for the Modern Toile challenge officially kicks off right now! I went completely against the trend grain this week with my dark, spooky, and whimsical Phantom Tea Party Toile 👻🫖.

If you'd love to help me keep this amazing momentum going, I would be so incredibly grateful for your vote!

👇 TAP THE LINK ON MY PREVIOUS POST TO VOTE! 👇 (Saving my link slots, but the voting link on my last Phantom post will take you right to the ballot! 🗳️)

Thank you all for making this an unforgettable midnight reveal! 🥂

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Going completely against the trend grain with this one! 🖤✨I wanted to go bold, dark, and wonderfully whimsical for my la...
24/09/2026

Going completely against the trend grain with this one! 🖤✨I wanted to go bold, dark, and wonderfully whimsical for my latest design challenge, and seeing everyone's amazing reactions to Phantom Tea Party Toile has completely made my day! From "totally radical" to "spooky fun," thank you all so much for loving this moody palette as much as I loved creating it. For all my fellow creators and makers out there, this design is officially off to licensing and ready for your next unique sewing project! 🧵👻 I really hope you like it if you haven't seen it before.

Which colorway are you leaning toward—the crisp details or the deep midnight? Let me know below! 👇

Voting already started!

Blackberry Bramble & StarlingI’ve officially finished up this piece for the collection! I wanted to ground these wild...
19/09/2026

Blackberry Bramble & Starling
I’ve officially finished up this piece for the collection! I wanted to ground these wild, mischievous birds in a formal, classical Damask layout [again], surrounded by tangled blackberry branches and a few hidden surprises (keep an eye out for a tiny caterpillar and some gossamer cobwebs! 🕸️🐛).

Fun bird fact: Did you notice their eyes? In the wild, male and female starlings look almost identical, but you can tell them apart by their eyes—males have a clean, solid dark brown/red iris, while females have a striking, bright yellow ring around theirs. I just had to include both characters in this frame! I’ve locked this down in 6 colorways ranging from airy Antique Linen to a dramatic, Victorian Dark Charcoal.
Head over to Birds & Feathers collection over in my Spoonflower shop! Which colorway would you pick for a moody statement wall?

Fable & Flora 🐇🌾 My submission for the challenge!Say hello to Meadow Majesty: Hare & Dandelion Damask. For this layout...
11/09/2026

Fable & Flora 🐇🌾 My submission for the challenge!

Say hello to Meadow Majesty: Hare & Dandelion Damask. For this layout, I wanted to merge traditional storybook illustration with a luxury, symmetrical heritage damask framework. Every single strand of fur on the hare was carefully hand-rendered across three iterations until the texture felt entirely alive. To balance the portrait, the background features 20-spoke vector dandelion wheels acting as delicate lace frames, with fine white spores softly dissipating into a rich, hand-woven slub linen texture. Available on Spoonflower now! Design ID: 23211147

Slide across to see the full, seamless wallpaper repeat layout!

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Beyond the grid. 📐✨For the latest challenge, I wanted to step completely away from flat, predictable patterns. This pie...
08/09/2026

Beyond the grid. 📐✨

For the latest challenge, I wanted to step completely away from flat, predictable patterns. This piece—Origami Architectural Trellis—is an exploration of structure, tactile geometry, and quiet luxury.

Instead of standard 2D shapes, I focused on mapping light and shadow to create a fluid, three-dimensional illusion. By combining the precise angles of traditional paper folding with an organic plaster texture and delicate pinstriped background panels, it transforms a classic motif into a living, sculptural feature wall.

I usually try to keep my cool on here, but I have to admit—I am genuinely so excited about how this one came to life. 🤍

It is officially live in the "Elevated Classics" voting pool. If you love a sophisticated, minimalist neutral as much as I do, I would be so incredibly grateful for your vote!
Voting details below.

Spoonflower Design Id: 23176765

Voting opens Fri, Sep 11, 12AM GMT+10– https://www.spoonflower.com/design-challenge

Vintage Deer & Dahlia DamaskI wanted to capture a classic, Arts & Crafts tapestry feel for this piece—pairing majestic s...
04/09/2026

Vintage Deer & Dahlia Damask

I wanted to capture a classic, Arts & Crafts tapestry feel for this piece—pairing majestic stags with sweeping acanthus leaves and blooming dahlias over an antique textured ground. Swipe through to see all 5 colorways:

Antique Beige – The classic vintage tapestry
Slate Blue – Wedgewood elegance
Terracotta Blush – Warm and romantic
Muted Olive – Soft woodland sage
Ice Blue – Crisp and airy

Which colorway would you pick for your home? Let me know in the comments! 👇

Thank s to all the hosts for putting this lovely challenge together!
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