Amber Barkley

based in San Diego, CA.

  • 23 awards won
  • 873 comments made
  • 12208 votes cast

Awards

  • winner 4
  • editor pick 19

About Amber Barkley

In 2010, I graduated with a BA in graphic design from San Diego State University. My dream is to eventually have my own stationery and paper goods company, and I feel like being a part of the wonderful Minted community is the first step towards reaching that goal. When I am not working, I love spending time with my family and friends, playing with my dog, blogging, watching movies, and cooking!

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sweet ollie designs on Apr 27 2012
sweet ollie designs
  • Minted Oct 25, 2010
  • 2 Awards
  • 252 Comments made
  • 3590 Votes cast

Hey Amber! Thanks so much for your feedback on my Aztec design. I changed the font to a bold,simplified font. Would you mind letting me know what you think? Thanks! :)

Christina N Kinoshita on Apr 24 2012
Christina N Kinoshita
  • Minted May 21, 2011
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Thanks so much for the feedback Amber! Will absolutely do that :) ~christina

Susan on Apr 23 2012
Susan
  • Minted May 18, 2011
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HI Amber, Would you mind looking at most recent version of Heart Stroke? It's just a few pixels different but I put more space between the lines. Can't tell anymore if better or worse. Sure appreciate it. Thanks for helping me. Sue

feb10 design on Apr 08 2012
feb10 design
  • Minted Nov 17, 2011
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That's so sweet of you to say, Amber! I have to admit I've been a little discouraged with these past couple results lately so that was a very nice thing to hear : ) Thank you!

feb10 design on Mar 13 2012
feb10 design
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Just speakin' the truth : )

feb10 design on Mar 12 2012
feb10 design
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Amber - I have to let you know I LOVE your blog! Nice work lady, very well curated : )

trbdesign on Mar 09 2012
trbdesign
  • Minted Dec 6, 2010
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Thanks Amber and congrats to u! You are very sweet. BTW all your designs for sale look amazing!!! You have a very happy style :)

Giselle Zimmerman on Mar 07 2012
Giselle Zimmerman
  • Minted Apr 3, 2010
  • 601 Comments made
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Hey Amber, thank you so much for your comment on "beat the drum". I've been playing with it since the first day I submitted it, but nothing seem to work. Your comment means allot ! I feel like it's too simple now, thinking of putting some confetti on the upper part of the circle, do you have any thoughts of elements I could add ? Thx in advance :)

Laura Bolter on Mar 07 2012
Laura Bolter
  • Minted Oct 11, 2011
  • 1 Award
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  • 8967 Votes cast

Thanks for your comments Amber! I love you work, so I value your suggestions highly!

Pistols on Feb 21 2012
Pistols
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You've got to be one of the nicest people alive! I always spot your nice comments to the designers, such a good encourager!

Stacey Meacham on Feb 21 2012
Stacey Meacham
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Thanks Amber. Very cool indeed:)

Stacey Meacham on Feb 16 2012
Stacey Meacham
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congrats on your special award :)

Wendy McClure on Feb 13 2012
Wendy McClure
  • Minted Dec 9, 2011
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oops - "grateful" :/

Wendy McClure on Feb 13 2012
Wendy McClure
  • Minted Dec 9, 2011
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Amber - love, love your work and I'd be greatful if you could take a look at my latest http://www.minted.com/design-rating/50171 and give an opinion/suggestions for improvement? Thx sooo much!!

Heather Francisco on Feb 10 2012
Heather Francisco
  • Minted Sep 6, 2011
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Grats! lovely wordk :D

Stacey Meacham on Feb 10 2012
Stacey Meacham
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Congrats again Amber. You are on a roll.

Kristie Kern on Feb 10 2012
Kristie Kern
  • Minted Sep 15, 2011
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Thanks for the nice comment! You've really been kickin' it! Congratulations on all the wins and beautiful work!

trbdesign on Feb 08 2012
trbdesign
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Congrats on your wins! Keep up the good work... you are very talented and have a great positive energy on minted :)

Ann Gardner on Feb 05 2012
Ann Gardner
  • Minted Feb 22, 2010
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Thanks, Amber! Don't want to step on anyone's toes! Good luck to you too. You've been kickin' butt lately. Loved your bday submissions.

Ann Gardner on Feb 05 2012
Ann Gardner
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Hey, Amber. I submitted a design (called Double Love) that has some similarities to your last round of revisions to Simple Photo. I didn't see your revisions when I worked on mine but take a look and let me know if you think it's too similar. I'll delete mine if you feel it's too close.

VOSS on Feb 04 2012
VOSS
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congrats on all the wins, amber!

jenincmyk on Feb 03 2012
jenincmyk
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Whoa! Talk about bringing the house down on the Save the Date challenge! So many great designs -- Big congrats! :)

Heather Francisco on Feb 02 2012
Heather Francisco
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YAY! great job on the wins Amber!

Stacey Meacham on Feb 02 2012
Stacey Meacham
  • Minted Sep 3, 2011
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Congrats on the win and so so many editor's picks. You are going to be really busy come file request time.

Inkblot Paper on Feb 02 2012
Inkblot Paper
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Congrats on the win!

Momo on Jan 31 2012
Momo
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No problem! Good luck to you too! You always have a lot of great designs :)

Mayel on Jan 28 2012
Mayel
  • Minted Oct 28, 2011
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  • 155 Votes cast

Thanks for the comment on Come Fly to the Party! Great job on all your work too. Very cute designs!

Giselle Zimmerman on Jan 19 2012
Giselle Zimmerman
  • Minted Apr 3, 2010
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OMG Amber..your designs are really beautiful..!! Keep up the good work.. You really inspire me.. :)

Britt Clendenen on Dec 22 2011
Britt Clendenen
  • Minted Oct 24, 2011
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You are a MACHINE! How in the world do you create such beautiful designs so quickly?! Go Amber GO!

k notes LLC on Dec 20 2011
k notes LLC
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hey, Amber - Carol has suggested that I do not need the scary eyes on my "Save Me" design - since you had commented on thedesign previously, can I get your feedback on this? Thanks a bunch!!

emily elizabeth stationery on Dec 17 2011
emily elizabeth stationery
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Thanks for all the kind words! I love your style :) Hope you have a great holiday week -Liz

marabou design on Dec 17 2011
marabou design
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I'm loving your fresh design approach to the save the date challenge. keep up the good work! x Brandy

Sarah Curry on Dec 16 2011
Sarah Curry
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You are on a save-the-date mission! Very inspiring :) Guess I'd better get back to designing....haha. Very nice work, Amber!

Jane Colvin on Dec 16 2011
Jane Colvin
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Thank you for your lovely comment :0)

Stacey Meacham on Dec 11 2011
Stacey Meacham
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Thanks so much girlie. Looks like you've got some pretty awesome artwork and save the dates too.

Ampersand Design Studio on Dec 09 2011
Ampersand Design Studio
  • Minted Dec 4, 2011
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Love all of your work! The color palettes are amazing!!

Elizabeth Hatchett on Dec 05 2011
Elizabeth Hatchett
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Thanks so much for your encouragement on my poster! I just joined Mint last night, so I'm super glad to have a quick route to you and your fantastic work as I learn about the community here. BTW, I think I might need to start keeping a hard copy version of an address book again just so I can have your pretty neighborhood book!

Carol Fazio on Nov 08 2011
Carol Fazio
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I think it looks great too! good luck! Feel free to comment on any of designs.

Carol Fazio on Nov 08 2011
Carol Fazio
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Hi Amber, hope I wasn't too much of a thorn in your side! You do beautiful work!

Kayla King on Nov 06 2011
Kayla King
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I was just reading your bio and realized you are a fellow Aztec! Whoop whoop! Just wanted to say hey and thanks for the great feedback on my designs for this challenge!

Heather Francisco on Nov 03 2011
Heather Francisco
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Congrats on your editor's picks! ^-^

Stacey Meacham on Nov 03 2011
Stacey Meacham
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Thanks Amber. I am super excited. Congrats to you too on your editor's pick. I loved christmas wreath :)

Melissa Monroy on Oct 28 2011
Melissa Monroy
  • Minted Jun 1, 2011
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You upload your picture and I realize I know you! ha! What a small world! Hope you are doing well! Now I'm an even bigger fan (x

k notes LLC on Oct 23 2011
k notes LLC
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Hey, Amber - you probably would have noticed when you were doing your colorways, but just in case... And good luck - I really love that one!

k notes LLC on Oct 18 2011
k notes LLC
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Thanks to you, too, Amber!

k notes LLC on Oct 17 2011
k notes LLC
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Congrats on all your Children's Stationery wins, Amber!! I can't believe Animal Cracker Parade didn't make it, though - I love that one!!

Stacey Meacham on Oct 17 2011
Stacey Meacham
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AB, you killed it. So many picks. Awesome second place win too!

jenincmyk on Oct 17 2011
jenincmyk
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Congrats on your win, Amber! Such a cute design!

Wondercloud Design on Oct 17 2011
Wondercloud Design
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Congrats on your 2nd place win! Very exciting :)

Moe and Me on Oct 17 2011
Moe and Me
  • Minted Oct 14, 2009
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Yay congrats on second place your design is very adorable !!

Kristie Kern on Oct 13 2011
Kristie Kern
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Thank you so much, Amber! I adore your work and I really appreciate your comments and suggestions.

jenincmyk on Sep 29 2011
jenincmyk
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Really pretty wedding submissions, Amber! I admire your design style. :)

Stacey Meacham on Sep 13 2011
Stacey Meacham
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Congrats on your two notebook wins girl. You deserve it. I love them both so much but little houses is awesome :)

guess what? on Sep 08 2011
guess what?
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Hi Amber! Thank you so much for your sweet comment! I really admire your work, so your feedback really means a lot to me! Keep up the awesome work! :)

Stacey Meacham on Sep 07 2011
Stacey Meacham
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Already liking your gift tag submissions. Keep up the great work.

aticnomar on Aug 31 2011
aticnomar
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Hi Amber! Thanks so much for the great comment.

Melissa Monroy on Aug 30 2011
Melissa Monroy
  • Minted Jun 1, 2011
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Love your work! I'm a fan. (:

R. P. Carbajal on Aug 23 2011
R. P. Carbajal
  • Minted May 18, 2011
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Hi Amber, thank you for your kind words. I love your work.

Lynn Roach on Aug 21 2011
Lynn Roach
  • Minted Aug 20, 2011
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Thanks for being my first-ever commenter, Amber! :) I love your designs, super cute!

Amber Barkley on Aug 07 2011
Amber Barkley
  • Minted Dec 8, 2010
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Hello. It's fine with me if you keep your design up. Like you said, they seem different enough, so it's not a big deal. But thanks for your consideration, it's much appreciated.

GeekInk Design on Aug 07 2011
GeekInk Design
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Hey there, so I just uploaded a design that I've been working the past few days and noticed that the wording is just like yours. Great minds think alike! Anyways, the designs are quite different and I would never intentionally take someone else's design ideas. But since you did have yours up first, i'll let you decide if we leave them both up and let them battle it out when voting starts, or I will take mine down right away if you're not comfortable with them both being up. Take care, and i'm really liking all your designs so far!! :)