Debb W

Debb W.. Based in San Francisco Bay Area, California.

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  • Minted on Jul 14 2011
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About Debb W

Sometimes I wonder why some of us are born with this impulse to create. A fresh idea appears and here we go again, riding the wave, sketching, refining, and sometimes trashing the whole thing. I count my lucky stars to be making a living as a graphic designer, and for designer friends to brainstorm with about colors, placement, fonts, and creating visual solutions. :)

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Pistols on May 21 2012
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Thank you Debb!! That means the world to me :)

Griffinbell Studio on May 19 2012
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Thanks so much for your sweet comment. I just saw your Origami Horse print. Love it!

Hello Hailey on May 19 2012
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Hey Debb!! It was awesome! Thanks for asking! I've never been to the west coast before. We were only there for two days - but it was gorgeous out and it was so fun to meet everyone at the Minted offices!! By the way - congrats on your recent win!! I love Origami Horse!!!

k notes LLC on Apr 21 2012
k notes LLC
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YAY, Debb!!!! Congrats on your first award!!!!

nocciola design on Feb 27 2012
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No worries! I don't think you have to go back to the drawing board, maybe just few tweaks if you feel they would help. Your animal illustrations look great!

k notes LLC on Feb 27 2012
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Always happy to help out someone who always helps everyone else! Good luck with your revisions - it's such a cute idea!

b.wise papers on Feb 14 2012
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Debb, a belated note to say thank you SO much for your sweet card!! you made my day with your thoughtfulness, and i love the message on the front. just perfect. hope 2012 is going well for you!

2birdstone on Feb 06 2012
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Hi Debb! I did get your card, thank you! It was one of the first to arrive and I really appreciate your personal note. I am a total slacker and have only JUST ordered my mintie cards so you should be getting one in a few weeks. PS: Minnie LOVES England, mostly for all the dog friendly pubs and the crumbs she finds there. :)

Rebecca Bowen on Feb 04 2012
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THANKS so much for your compliments.. funny you mention making more letters. my friend who is having a baby girl in a couple weeks asked me to make some peacock inspired letters for her nursery. I made the M in Molly and started an L but never got to the rest and she decided to use my letter as inspiration and paint them herself (she is a great artist) so I had an M and i wanted to turn it into something that didnt need to be edited if someone bought it.. N for Notes it is! but i would love to make more letters some day.. i already have a M and N;)

nocciola design on Feb 04 2012
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Thanks Debb for your feedback. I also considered taking off the binder but since the giraffe is going to bleed off the page anyway, just left it for now. I will see if I get more feedback. It would be neat of Minted could do metallic gold/foil bindings, because I thought that would be pretty. I tried to approximate it with the color but it's tricky!

Simply Shira on Jan 28 2012
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Debb...it is so good to hear from you. I've missed you! Hope all has been fabulous in your world.

k notes LLC on Jan 13 2012
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Hi, Debb! I agree with your comment on my page that being "helpful" shouldn't be about competition - but your going down in this next Challenge! ;-) just kidding! I think that's what makes it nice that you were rewarded - it was unexpected and you were deserving! I'm not so sure it will be an ongoing "competition" anyway. Enjoy your reward - you deserved it! :-)

Cecile Paper Lounge on Jan 08 2012
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Hi Debb ! Thanks so much for your card ! I came to me without any problem ! Once again happy new year to you !!

Sarah Brown on Jan 08 2012
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Thanks Debb! And thank you for your card- love that it was handmade! Happy new year to you too!

guess what? on Dec 30 2011
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Hiya Debb! Thank you so much for the beautiful Christmas card you sent! Yours was the first one I received, and I loved that it was handmade! That made it extra special! I was also touched that you took the time to, not only write me a personal message, but you also included a little puka shell in honor of my home. That was so very thoughtful + sweet of you! Thank you so much!!! You've been such a sweet + kind addition to the minted community, and I think your "most helpful" award is totally befitting! Congratulations! Thank you again for being so thoughtful! Hope you have a wonderful New Year!!! God bless!!! :)

k notes LLC on Dec 21 2011
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Yay, Debb!!! Congrats on your Most Helpful Award! And thanks for all your helpful critiques! :-)

aticnomar on Dec 19 2011
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Hi Debb! Thank you so much for the card you sent to me. So beautiful and lovely, wishing you a happy Christmas and New Year. God bless you always.

Susan Asbill on Dec 16 2011
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Debb, I just wanted to thank you for the beautiful card. It's so rare to receive something handmade these days... and I loved the personal note inside. Wishing you have the happiest of holidays!

nocciola design on Dec 14 2011
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Thank you for your thoughtful handmade cards, Debb! I hope you have a wonderful holiday season :)

k notes LLC on Dec 10 2011
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Hey, Debb! I just wanted to say thank you for your wonderfully thoughtful holiday card - it made my day! :-)

Stacey Meacham on Dec 09 2011
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Debb, your holiday card was so thoughtful. Thank you so much for the time you put into it and the kind words.

Wondercloud Design on Dec 06 2011
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Thanks for the sweet card, Debb! Loved the little monogram.

Simply Shira on Nov 22 2011
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Hey little lady! Hope you are well! Have missed seeing you around!

Tereza Šašinková Lukášová on Nov 02 2011
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Debb thank you so much for your comment, it surprised me, this is so nice of you :-) and YES it is correct :-) you are so kind :-)

Tereza Šašinková Lukášová on Oct 30 2011
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Hello Debb. Of course, if it helps... :-) But I must warn you, my English is weak :-)

Hello Hailey on Oct 30 2011
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Hey Debb! Thanks so much for your sweet comment - I am so glad you asked, I love to help :)

Simply Shira on Oct 30 2011
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Debb! You are so so so super sweet. Thanks so much for your kind words. Leave your email address on my designer page...I want to reach out to you.

tammy on Oct 29 2011

Girl we both have been bitten by the Minted bug...to learn and grow and most importantly appreciate others. That is what I like most about you...your sun shining spirit. I truly appreciate your continued support. Rock on girlie!!!

Elaine Stephenson on Oct 29 2011
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Aw, thank you! I only recently got hooked on minted, so I've been designing non-stop...lol. I'm glad I can help! It's always so hard critiquing your own designs..I know it's hard for me to do.

Giselle Zimmerman on Oct 29 2011
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Hi Debb.. Thank you so much for all the feedback on my designs..! I really appreciate it.. You rock.. :)

Wendy Van Ryn on Oct 27 2011
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Thank you for your comment on my Asian design Debbb! I actually decided I didn't like it after all, deleted it and redid it entirely ;-) Such is the life of a designer, eh? Have a wonderful day! :-)

Dawn Jasper on Oct 25 2011
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Thanks so much for your sweet comment on my profile Debb. It totally made my day :) It's so great loving what I do again and I'm glad it's shining through. The Minted community has certainly helped to love design even more. Good luck in all the challenges!

Simply Shira on Oct 25 2011
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Hey girlie! Checking in to say hello....love your latest submission!!!

k notes LLC on Oct 23 2011
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Thank you so much for your sweet comment on my Formal Attire design - I appreciate it!

Oscar & Emma on Oct 23 2011
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Thank you so much for the kind message, Deb! It made my day. Good luck to you, too!

Moe and Me on Oct 23 2011
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Thank you debb for your kind words, it's always so encouraging to hear positive things about your work.

Jennifer Wick on Oct 23 2011
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Deb, you are sooo kind and I truly appreciate your compliment! I love your about me section - it's so creatively written! (that is an area I stink at!!!) Best of luck to you as well in the wedding challenge too : )

Rosemarie Levy on Oct 23 2011
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Debb, thanks for the kind note! There are so many amazing designers on this site it feels really special when someone compliments you on your work. I'm looking at your designs now and really love the 9 blue hannukah candles gift tag. It's perfect.

stacey day on Oct 23 2011
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thank you so much for your sweet note! good luck to you as well in the challenge.

Sarah Brown on Oct 23 2011
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Thanks Debb! Good luck to you too!

Wendy Van Ryn on Oct 18 2011
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Thank you so much for your comment :-) Good Luck to you Debb!

Phoebe Wong-Oliveros on Oct 18 2011
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thank you for your encouraging words! good luck to you too!

Melanie Severin on Oct 17 2011
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Hi Debb - thank you so much for your sweet comment and good luck to you as well! :)

Yvette Slaney on Oct 17 2011
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Thank you Debb for your wonderful comments! Good luck to you as well!

nocciola design on Oct 17 2011
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Thanks Debb for your helpful comments. Keep up the good work and best of luck to you too!

Elaine Stephenson on Oct 17 2011
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Thanks Debb! Good luck to you too!

chocomocacino on Oct 16 2011
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Hi Debb.. Thanks so much for the comments + feedback. I completely agree with it. Unfortunately, I don't have enough time before the submission ends. Hope minted will give some extra time after they close it.. :D Thanks again!

Phoebe Wong-Oliveros on Oct 16 2011
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thanks so much for your helpful comment! totally hit the nail on the head. totally appreciate it! :)

Anita Hsieh on Oct 16 2011
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thank you for your comment...really helpful...by the way... it's my friend's dog..

Dawn Jasper on Oct 15 2011
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Thanks so much for your comment on my robots invitation :) I added a new version and would love your thoughts if you get the chance.

cara cheng on Oct 15 2011
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Thank you!: D

Carol Fazio on Oct 15 2011
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Hi Debb! Thanks so much for commenting on my designs. Yes, when I stopped worrying and started having fun, things came together. Good luck to you too!

Annada Hypes on Oct 15 2011
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Thank you for the comment, Debb. I'm still learning. I tweaked it and changed the font :)

Amber Barkley on Oct 13 2011
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Thanks for the wonderful comment Debb. It really made my day! :)

Simply Shira on Oct 13 2011
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Hey girlie...I was just thinking of you. So glad you checked in. You know how it goes, as I am sure you have your days too...just trying to find my place. Looks you have been rocking it!!! Get it girl!!

Tereza Šašinková Lukášová on Oct 11 2011
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Hi Debb, thank you so much for your sweet comment..... I wish you luck in the competition.

Rouge Bicyclette on Oct 10 2011
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Hi Debb. Thanks for your comment. Can you give me a direct link to the romcom style you were talking about that you did, cos I'm having a hard time finding it—there's so many submissions!

bumble ink on Oct 10 2011
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thanks for the comment, Debb!

nocciola design on Oct 09 2011
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thanks debb! keep up the good work, i look forward to seeing more! i also read your profile message and love your outlook :)

Simply Shira on Oct 08 2011
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Debb!!! Thanks for the yummy message. You are so right!!! I'm more like you and truly enjoying the experience!!! Enjoy your day and looking forward to seeing more of your hot designs.

My Playground on Oct 08 2011
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Hey Debb! Silly me, I just read your "comments from designer" section for the design. I always forget to read that first!

Simply Shira on Oct 08 2011
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Debb!!! You are the best!!! Thanks so much for the super nice comment. Being a big time newbie in this space, it is more appreciated then I can even begin to express. I don’t know about you but this wedding challenge is kicking my butt with lots on the drawing board that need an extra helping of love. Your experience really compliments your designs. I really like your work and look so forward to seeing future design postings. Truly inspiring!

Tereza Šašinková Lukášová on Oct 08 2011
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Hi Deb, you are so kind, thank you very much. Comments like yours give me a new passion to work :-) I wish you a lot of comments to :-)

My Playground on Oct 07 2011
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Hey Deb.. thanks for your lovely comment on my work! I still have to polish it up! Had to step away from it as I was going around in circles. :)

Carol Fazio on Oct 07 2011
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Hi Debb, thanks for your kind words. Really appreciate it!

j.bartyn design on Oct 02 2011
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thank you debb!

Ann Gardner on Sep 23 2011
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Hi Debb, I'm constantly inspired by nature and history and I seek out details that I might be able to incorporate into a design. I'd suggest finding something that inspires you and really look at it, see the details, the patterns and the colors. It's a great place to start! I also try to edit my designs and see if there's anything I can take away and still have the design "work." I appreciate clean design so it's something I strive for myself. Most of all, I experiment. Some things work, some don't. Don't be afraid to try something new. It just might get you on the path of your own style! Hope that helps!

Alethea and Ruth on Sep 22 2011
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Thank you so much Debb!

Melanie Severin on Sep 22 2011
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Thanks for your sweet note, Debb! :)

Griffinbell Studio on Sep 22 2011
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Thank you Debb!

Ann Gardner on Sep 20 2011
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Hi Debb! Got your message...I'd be glad to help you any way I can. Anything in particular you're looking for advice in?

Design Lotus on Sep 19 2011
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Hello Debb - I've been competing since 2008. I would totally agree with that statement. When I design for Minted I take a look at current trends and top sellers in the minted store. When you enter challenges you are essentially designing for other designers - very very picky designers. Minties are sticklers typography, use of white space and fresh color palettes. Modern and fresh is the "look" of minted - so I always keep that in mind as well. I hope that is helpful. It's a tough competition and the talent pool is growing everyday. Don't let that discourage you though there is so much you can learn from competing. Best wishes! =)

Jenna Hughes on Aug 26 2011
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Hi Debb, I just saw your comment. You are so sweet! I love the honeycomb -like pattern on your boys and girls club designs.

tracey atkinson on Aug 24 2011
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Hi Debb. Thank you for your very nice comment! Your notebook covers are so unique!

Ann Gardner on Aug 04 2011
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Thanks for your sweet comment! Welcome to Minted...it's a great community!

tracey atkinson on Aug 03 2011
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Hey Debb. Thank you for your sweet words about my Watercolor Flourishes biz card design! Yes, I did draw the design myself in Illustrator. Welcome to minted!

Ana Maria Villanueva on Aug 02 2011
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Hi Debb! Thanks so much for your kind words :) I'm new on minted too :) I will be glad on comment your designs.