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guess what?

lori james. Based in honolulu, hi.

  • Minted on May 06 2008
  • http://www.minted.com/designer/guesswhat

Awards

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  • 1st place winner 1
  • runner up 1
  • editor pick 7

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posted by Bella Expressions-Linda Birtel on Jul 11 2009
bellaexpressions
  • Minted Jun 3, 2009
  • 34 Comments
  • 37 Designs Submitted

Thank you Lori, I appreciate your comments. I'm new to the challenges and value your support!

posted by Candice Leigh on Jul 08 2009
candiceleigh
  • Minted Aug 26, 2008
  • 8 Awards
  • 501 Comments
  • 54 Designs Submitted

Thanks for the kind comments, Lori! I missed seeing you in this competition but I'm always grateful for your words of encouragement. Thanks again!

posted by Oscar+Emma Design on Jul 07 2009
oscaremma
  • Minted Jun 2, 2008
  • 54 Awards
  • 413 Comments
  • 127 Designs Submitted

Lori, thank you so much for your very sweet message about Sweet Tooth. Your messages always make me smile :) I missed seeing your designs. I hope you submit some more soon.

posted by stacey day on Jul 03 2009
daydesign
  • Minted Dec 4, 2008
  • 21 Awards
  • 750 Comments
  • 70 Designs Submitted

thank you so much for your sweet comments, lori! you are such a talented designer and always do AMAZING work, so it means a lot to me coming from you. thanks again.

posted by kelli hall on Jul 03 2009
kellihall
  • Minted Oct 24, 2008
  • 40 Awards
  • 780 Comments
  • 87 Designs Submitted

lori, thank you so much for the nice comments! I sincerely appreciate such kind words. I'm always drawn to your work and excited to see everything you do! (i kept looking for your holiday designs ; )

posted by McKenzie Estes on Jun 28 2009
mckenzieestes
  • Minted May 21, 2009
  • 44 Comments
  • 14 Designs Submitted

lori - thanks for your comment! i'm new to the challenges and have really enjoyed them! and you're work is fantastic and very inspiring! :)

posted by Andrea Snaza on Jun 26 2009
andreasnaza
  • Minted Apr 25, 2008
  • 23 Awards
  • 432 Comments
  • 97 Designs Submitted

hi Lori!! I just wanted to thank you for the sweet comment that you left the other day, I'm really appreciate the compliment. It means a lot coming from such a fabulous designer as yourself!! thanks again!

posted by Carrie Eckert on Jun 18 2009
penandparchment
  • Minted Jul 5, 2008
  • 16 Awards
  • 682 Comments
  • 126 Designs Submitted

Missed seeing your designs in the recent contest, Lori! Your work is always so elegant and flawless!

posted by Oscar+Emma Design on May 28 2009
oscaremma
  • Minted Jun 2, 2008
  • 54 Awards
  • 413 Comments
  • 127 Designs Submitted

Thank you so much for your sweet comment, Lori ;)

posted by Katie Leggitt on Apr 23 2009
katieleggitt
  • Minted Dec 20, 2008
  • 1 Award
  • 305 Comments
  • 67 Designs Submitted

I absolutely love your designs! Thanks for the inspiration!

posted by kelli hall on Apr 23 2009
kellihall
  • Minted Oct 24, 2008
  • 40 Awards
  • 780 Comments
  • 87 Designs Submitted

lori, thank you for such a sweet comment!!...especially coming from you ; ) I can't tell you how much i admire your work--you're so incredibly talented

posted by Susan Rebel Fredricksen on Apr 22 2009
susanrebelfredricksen
  • Minted Mar 19, 2009
  • 13 Comments
  • 16 Designs Submitted

Lori, Thanks so much for your encouragement on my Showering Ellie design. You've got to got to Botswana!

posted by Maddy Susser Hague on Apr 22 2009
maddymakes
  • Minted Feb 2, 2009
  • 4 Awards
  • 73 Comments
  • 17 Designs Submitted

Thanks so much, Lori!

posted by sweet street gals on Apr 22 2009
sweetstreetgals
  • Minted Sep 11, 2008
  • 26 Awards
  • 204 Comments
  • 153 Designs Submitted

Great job on the mod nursery! Such a great concept and sure fire winner. :) SSgals

posted by Katie Beth Shirley on Apr 22 2009
kbshirley
  • Minted Mar 21, 2009
  • 4 Awards
  • 22 Comments
  • 14 Designs Submitted

Thanks so much Lori! I know, I was surprised, but very excited! I look forward to the other design challenges. All of your work is beautiful! Very inspiring!

posted by SunnyJuly on Apr 15 2009
erinwelles
  • Minted Aug 1, 2008
  • 14 Awards
  • 693 Comments
  • 145 Designs Submitted

Congrats on your cascading win. Your work is fresh simple and beautiful. Great job, you are inspiring.

posted by guess what? on Apr 09 2009
guesswhat
  • Minted May 6, 2008
  • 14 Awards
  • 924 Comments
  • 56 Designs Submitted

Oh, Abby, if you're talking about a design that I have on this minted site, then you would have to contact minted and go through them. But if you're talking about a completely new design, then, please do contact me (lori@guesswhatstudio.com). Thanks! Lori :)

posted by guess what? on Apr 09 2009
guesswhat
  • Minted May 6, 2008
  • 14 Awards
  • 924 Comments
  • 56 Designs Submitted

Hi Abby! I don't have a website, yet, but I'm in the process of putting one up. I do take custom orders, and you can contact me at lori@guesswhatstudio.com. I look forward to hearing from you! :)

posted by Abby on Apr 09 2009

Lori, do you have a website or take custom orders?

posted by Amanda Larsen Design on Apr 08 2009
amandalarsen
  • Minted Jan 2, 2009
  • 17 Awards
  • 850 Comments
  • 86 Designs Submitted

Hi Lori! A much belated thank you for your kind comments from a few competitions back. I love your work and your style, especially your patterns...all are so beautiful!

posted by Sharon on Apr 01 2009
lastingimpressions
  • Minted Dec 28, 2008
  • 128 Comments
  • 21 Designs Submitted

I love how your work is so soft, sweet & unique.

posted by Jody Wody on Mar 24 2009
jodywody
  • Minted Nov 20, 2008
  • 20 Awards
  • 360 Comments
  • 41 Designs Submitted

Thank you Lori! Congrats to you as well, I always loved Cascading Shower. :)

posted by Catherine Wingfield Stationery on Mar 24 2009
cwingfieldstationery
  • Minted Mar 21, 2009
  • 9 Comments
  • 5 Designs Submitted

Lori, thanks for your comment on my lamb! I absolutely love your design style - so modern, clean and beautiful!!!

posted by beth perry DESIGN on Mar 24 2009
bethperrydesign
  • Minted Jul 22, 2008
  • 12 Awards
  • 400 Comments
  • 58 Designs Submitted

Lori, big congrats on cascading shower. So pretty! You are always so inspiring and creative. And, thanks so much for all of your kind words! It is such a huge compliment coming from a fellow designer that I really admire. Can't wait to see what you design next!

posted by Push Papers on Mar 24 2009
pushpapers
  • Minted Dec 2, 2008
  • 6 Awards
  • 124 Comments
  • 42 Designs Submitted

Thank you so much Lori! What a wonderful compliment! Congrats on your win! I love cascading shower!

posted by Laura Unverferth on Mar 22 2009
laurarose
  • Minted Feb 1, 2009
  • 3 Awards
  • 27 Comments
  • 14 Designs Submitted

Thanks for the comment...I really like your patterns from your previous designs. good luck!

posted by Jody Wody on Mar 21 2009
jodywody
  • Minted Nov 20, 2008
  • 20 Awards
  • 360 Comments
  • 41 Designs Submitted

Thank you for all your nice comments Lori! :)

posted by Oscar+Emma Design on Feb 26 2009
oscaremma
  • Minted Jun 2, 2008
  • 54 Awards
  • 413 Comments
  • 127 Designs Submitted

Thank you for your sweet message, Lori!

posted by Candice Leigh on Feb 23 2009
candiceleigh
  • Minted Aug 26, 2008
  • 8 Awards
  • 501 Comments
  • 54 Designs Submitted

Thanks so much for your kind words (as always!) I love your new Cascading Shower design. The layout is perfect and the gray is so cool :o) I'm sitting this challenge out but I'll be rooting for you :o)

posted by guess what? on Feb 03 2009
guesswhat
  • Minted May 6, 2008
  • 14 Awards
  • 924 Comments
  • 56 Designs Submitted

Thank you so much, everyone! I really appreciate your sweet and thoughtful comments! :)

posted by Mandy Gordon on Feb 02 2009
mandygordon
  • Minted Jul 19, 2008
  • 25 Awards
  • 123 Comments
  • 224 Designs Submitted

Congrats on your win Lori, such an adorable design!

posted by stacey day on Feb 02 2009
daydesign
  • Minted Dec 4, 2008
  • 21 Awards
  • 750 Comments
  • 70 Designs Submitted

way to go, lori!! your bird illustration was so cute and was one of my favorites. CONGRATS!

posted by Candice Leigh on Feb 02 2009
candiceleigh
  • Minted Aug 26, 2008
  • 8 Awards
  • 501 Comments
  • 54 Designs Submitted

Congrats on another well-deserved win, Lori :o)

posted by sweet street gals on Feb 02 2009
sweetstreetgals
  • Minted Sep 11, 2008
  • 26 Awards
  • 204 Comments
  • 153 Designs Submitted

Hi Lori! Yay! Thanks again–congrats to you as well for "Happy Birdie to You", your illustration was adorable. ;)

posted by sweet street gals on Feb 02 2009
sweetstreetgals
  • Minted Sep 11, 2008
  • 26 Awards
  • 204 Comments
  • 153 Designs Submitted

Yay! Thanks Lori–congrats to you as well, you always have a seat in the winners bracket! "Happy Birdie to You" was an adorable illustration.

posted by Candice on Jan 24 2009

Thanks a lot Lori, maybe I'll have better luck next time. I missed a runner up place by a couple hundredths of a decimal point. Your contemporary chic was my personal favorite in the competition :o)

posted by lori on Jan 19 2009

Thank you so much for the wonderful comments, guys! I really appreciate it! :)

posted by Kerry on Jan 13 2009

Congrats Lori! Contemporary Chic is beautiful!

posted by Carrie on Jan 13 2009

Congrats Lori! I always love seeing your new entries!

posted by MandyJean on Jan 12 2009

Thank you for your thoughtful words! Congrats on "contemporary chic" your designs are so soft and sophisticated. :)

posted by lori on Dec 09 2008

Thank you so much for all your kind words and support, Beth! I think you're a fantastic designer, as well, and your work is always fresh and modern and lovely! :)

posted by Beth on Dec 05 2008

Big congrats, Lori! Isabella is a beautiful design! Your work is so inspiring - can't wait to see what's next!

posted by lori on Nov 24 2008

Thank you so much, Beth and Orange Blossom Ink girls! You guys are so sweet!!! All three of you are fabulous designers, and I really admire your work, as well! Thank you so much for your kind support :)

posted by Sarah & Lisa on Nov 20 2008

Lori, congratulations on all your wonderful work. You're a fabulous designer with a great eye for patterns. Keep up the fine work!

posted by Beth on Nov 14 2008

Hey Lori - Congrats on your winning designs! You are so talented and creative, and your designs are always so inspiring and beautiful! Great work!

posted by lori ann on Nov 14 2008

Thanks Heidi! Thanks sweet street gals! I really appreciate your sweet comments - that's so nice :)

posted by Heidi on Nov 13 2008

Congrats, Lori!! Loved them all!

posted by sweet street on Nov 13 2008

Congratulations Lori! Your designs are so beautiful. Great use of typography and gorgeous patterns :)

posted by lori on Nov 13 2008

Thank you so much, everyone - I really appreciate your thoughtful words! You guys are all so very, very sweet :)

posted by MandyJean on Nov 12 2008

Congrats on all your wins!

posted by Kerry on Nov 12 2008

Wow! Congrats on all 3 of your winning designs! Well deserved!

posted by Candice on Nov 12 2008

Congratulations on your wins, you almost had a sweep in the green wedding announcement competition :-)

posted by Karly D. on Nov 12 2008

Congratulations on all of your wins!! Well deserved :) Beautiful designs!

posted by Sandhya on Nov 12 2008

There you go again! Good Job Lori!

posted by lori on Nov 12 2008

Thanks so much, Kerry :)

posted by Kerry on Nov 06 2008

Congrats on Metro Chic - I loved that design!

posted by lori on Oct 28 2008

Thank you so much, Beth! Congratulations to you, too :)

posted by Beth on Oct 26 2008

Hey Lori, congrats on your designs getting editor's pick! metro chic is one of my absolute favorites. Love your designs!

posted by lori on Oct 14 2008

Thanks guys - I really appreciate it :)

posted by Jessica on Oct 09 2008

Thanks so much Lori congrats to you too!

posted by Sandhya on Oct 08 2008

Congrats on your win!