ALL VOTING TAKES PLACE ON DISCORD

RULES FOR DESIGNERS:

1. Designs that will be selected to be put into the store must not be specific to a video game, since I will potentially be doing my own collections based on specific games. You are free to do movies (assuming it is not tied to a video game) since I will not be doing movie based designs for my store.

2. Design must be copyright friendly (original and or creatively transformed from an original concept), it cannot be a stolen image. If you are an artist and you are selling your design on another platform, you are not allowed to enter and you must choose a new design that will be original for the store. Designs cannot be AI generated.

3. Your design can be as simple or as complicated as you want it to be! If you are selected as the winner for the month, you must have a PNG file that is 150–300 DPI. The design will be emailed to me and we will discuss further there.

4. I will be handing everything with the design once it is in my possession for the store, and you will receive credit as the artist as well as 10% royalties for as long as the design is in the store. I hold the right to remove the design from the store at any time. You are free to email me at any time with any questions.

5. I will send out notifications for when you are able to submit designs. You will have one week at the beginning of every month to submit your design! Your design will be available in the store by the end of the month on *one* product type which we will discuss via email.

RULES FOR VOTERS:

1. I will create a poll after designs have been submitted by the submission date, and you will have a week to vote on the design you want to see in the community collection.

2. You are free to chat in the "design chat" channel, and it's encouraged! Expressing interest in a design, however, does not count as a vote. Only hearts count as votes.

3. Please be respectful- we are not asking you to critique designs. This will be a community collection, so we are simply asking for you to vote on designs you love and that you would like to see in our community collection.

Meet the TTInventory team

Our Mission

At Threads & Thistles Inventory, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the gaming community by fostering inclusivity and empowerment for those who don't often feel seen and heard in the world of gaming. As people who have encountered discrimination in gaming, we are committed to creating a space where every gamer feels valued and respected. Through our diverse range of products and unique designs, we aim to challenge stereotypes and redefine what it means to be a gamer.

Meet the owner

Alyssa Dykstra

Hi, I'm Alyssa, the founder and face of Threads & Thistles Inventory! My journey started when I began sharing my "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" designs years ago, and that passion has now turned into a full time job in content creation and owning this small business. I love blending cozy and chaotic elements, both in games and in life, which inspired me to create a store that celebrates all types of gamers. My mission is to help people both in and out of gaming feel seen and valued, encouraging everyone to embrace their unique gaming journey with confidence and style.

Meet the designer

Jimena Fernández

Jimena is my go-to designer whenever I need more of my complicated ideas to come to life, and she was one of my initial designers to help me with the first shop designs before I got my Ipad, like the "Leah's Feelings" design you see her wearing in the photo! She primarily does illustration and concept art, and she says she most enjoys character drawing for games. Jimena describes herself as a huge D&D nerd, and she even creates full designs for her D&D characters!

Meet the Designer

DIANA PUIGFERRAT

Diana is another designer and friend of mine I love working with- and I particularly love working with her for patterned designs! I call her the queen of patterns. She helped me with the Korok designs from the Zelda collection, which have now become some of the most popular designs in the store. Make sure to check out her portfolio and read more about Diana below!

Meet the Copywriter

Emily Stroup

Emily is the witty mastermind behind all of the product descriptions in Threads & Thistles Inventory. She says, "Since I've always loved playing video games, writing about them in a casual, accessible way has been incredibly fun and fulfilling!" Like the rest of the TTI team, she is a strong feminist and an avid gamer, as well as one of my closest friends. Her two favorite games are the Dragon Age games and Detroit Become Human. She's also the reason Skyrim is now one of my all time favorite games! Emily would describe her aesthetic as "grandma academia", which is expressed both in her fashion style and social media- even on her Animal Crossing island!

Meet the photographer

Meeses Gaming

Emily contributes significantly to both our store's accessories collection, and to the world of gaming as a whole through her content! She aims to sheds light on women's experiences in gaming. Plus, she's hilarious. Be sure to check out her page!

Meet the finance b*tch

Roli

Roli is my best friend who helps Thomas with back-end work! Roli is very interested in math and has been extremely helpful when it comes to handling finances, helping me test products, and occasionally being my lil' model 😉