Paper Dahlia

based in San Francisco, CA.

  • 51 awards won
  • 1307 comments made
  • 7022 votes cast

Awards

  • winner 6
  • runner up 2
  • editor pick 43

About Paper Dahlia

Paper Dahlia is a small design studio that specializes in lovely wedding stationery and adorable birth announcements. I am inspired by many things: gorgeous typography, saturated color, vintage ephemera, and sumptuous papers - just to name a few. Oh, and let's not forget chocolate!

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Susan Asbill on Apr 25 2012
Susan Asbill
  • Minted Jun 6, 2011
  • 14 Awards
  • 642 Comments made
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Kerry, thanks for the kind words on my pirate design. And I think it's super cool that your daughter is having a pirate party!!!

Melanie Severin on Feb 08 2012
Melanie Severin
  • Minted May 19, 2011
  • 28 Awards
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Thanks Kerry! I keep joking that I don't really look like that most days - it's a best case scenario pic, haha ;)

Simply Shira on Jan 30 2012
Simply Shira
  • Minted Aug 1, 2011
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I have to share that I love the new profile pic!!

k notes LLC on Jan 14 2012
k notes LLC
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011
  • 8 Awards
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  • 17294 Votes cast

Hi, Kerry! Just wanted to thank you for your holiday card - you have a beautiful family! I love the photo of your little one in the Darth Vader costume - we have a Santa Darth Vader bobblehead, so Vader is alway part of our Christmas! :) Happy 2012!

jenincmyk on Dec 22 2011
jenincmyk
  • Minted Dec 10, 2010
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Hey there! I took your advice and made some alterations to my "Show of Hands" save the date design. I appreciate your eye a lot and would love if you could take a moment to advise the updates! Thx!!

Yolanda Mariak Chendak on Dec 09 2011
Yolanda Mariak Chendak
  • Minted Jan 20, 2010
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  • 4987 Votes cast

Congratulations! I knew this was going to be a winner!

Jane Colvin on Nov 20 2011
Jane Colvin
  • Minted Oct 21, 2011
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Thank you so much for your comment :0)

Britt Clendenen on Oct 31 2011
Britt Clendenen
  • Minted Oct 24, 2011
  • 3 Awards
  • 630 Comments made
  • 1270 Votes cast

I was exploring minted and I must say I am a huge fan of your work! you have a beautiful collection of designs :)

Melanie Severin on Oct 05 2011
Melanie Severin
  • Minted May 19, 2011
  • 28 Awards
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  • 10323 Votes cast

Kerry - just in case you didn't already know this: you are TOTALLY ROCKING the wedding challenge!!! Seriously, I am in awe - beautiful work! :)

Jennifer Wick on Aug 03 2011
Jennifer Wick
  • Minted Sep 2, 2010
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Kerry, thanks so much for your kind words and I meant to tell you congrats on having your design picked by Chronicle Books. Talk about wow! I hope to see them in a bookstore one day : )

wendy fessler on Jul 31 2011
wendy fessler
  • Minted Apr 28, 2011
  • 6 Awards
  • 295 Comments made
  • 4092 Votes cast

hi there Kerry, I meant to send you congrats about your chronicle winning entry - I was so glad as yours was one of my personal favorites! Just wanted also to thank you for your nice comment about one of my designs and let you know that you were the first person I followed on pinterest - before the thread on it here and I loved all of your choices. You have amazing taste and a lovely design sense!

Inkblot Paper on Jul 02 2011
Inkblot Paper
  • Minted May 11, 2010
  • 4 Awards
  • 335 Comments made
  • 10403 Votes cast

Congrats on being one of the Chronicle picks! your winning design was one of my top favorites of the challenge!

karen boehm custom on Jul 01 2011
karen boehm custom
  • Minted Dec 9, 2010
  • 4 Awards
  • 475 Comments made
  • 4479 Votes cast

Congratulations on your Chronicle win!

Laura Hankins on Jun 17 2011
Laura Hankins
  • Minted Aug 13, 2008
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  • 6388 Votes cast

Thanks Kerry, and congrats to you!! Pretty Poppies was one of my top picks!

Emily Ranneby on Jun 16 2011
Emily Ranneby
  • Minted Jul 21, 2008
  • 43 Awards
  • 254 Comments made
  • 2623 Votes cast

hey lady. congrats yourself, on the chronicle books challenge. woohoo! x emily

campbell and co. on Jun 03 2011
campbell and co.
  • Minted Feb 14, 2011
  • 4 Awards
  • 1075 Comments made
  • 2134 Votes cast

thx so much for your comment on all the stops -- it means so much, we really appreciate it! :)

GeekInk Design on May 31 2011
GeekInk Design
  • Minted Mar 21, 2011
  • 23 Awards
  • 220 Comments made
  • 14315 Votes cast

Thanks for your comment on my Merry Retro Christmas Card! Your designs are awesome! Thanks for noticing mine amidst the other 2251! ;)

Melanie Severin on May 27 2011
Melanie Severin
  • Minted May 19, 2011
  • 28 Awards
  • 1747 Comments made
  • 10323 Votes cast

Hehe - I'm just sitting here lol at your "leaky brain" comment - may have to use that one as it's very fitting here too! Once all of these deadlines are out of the way we should chat sometime :)

Melanie Severin on May 27 2011
Melanie Severin
  • Minted May 19, 2011
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  • 10323 Votes cast

Thank you so much for your comment - I'm amazed by what a helpful and welcoming group of people there are here :) I wanted to officially say "hi" since I feel like we sort of know each other but have never really met! I'm a big fan or your work - you've got some gorgeous designs on here! How are you doing with the "other" deadline? ;)

Yolanda Mariak Chendak on May 04 2011
Yolanda Mariak Chendak
  • Minted Jan 20, 2010
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  • 4987 Votes cast

Congratulations on your best Easter win... BTW love your new profile photo... you look beautiful :D

Katie Wahn on Apr 14 2011
Katie Wahn
  • Minted May 12, 2010
  • 16 Awards
  • 339 Comments made
  • 11902 Votes cast

Congrats Kerry on your best Easter win!

Lea Delaveris on Feb 24 2011
Lea Delaveris
  • Minted Jun 17, 2010
  • 1 Award
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  • 7736 Votes cast

I noticed that too... and I like the way you think :)

Believe Notes on Jan 23 2011
Believe Notes
  • Minted Nov 7, 2009
  • 4 Awards
  • 531 Comments made
  • 13751 Votes cast

Hi Kerry, I was just checking out your website & blog and wanted to drop by to let you know that you are such an inspiration! Keep it the fabulous work!

Jana Volfova on Nov 05 2010
Jana Volfova
  • Minted May 11, 2010
  • 19 Awards
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  • 6431 Votes cast

Kerry, thank you so much for your comment. It means a lot to me. I love your web site and blog! You do such beautiful work. All the best. Jana

nocciola design on Oct 18 2010
nocciola design
  • Minted Jan 9, 2010
  • 63 Awards
  • 2012 Comments made
  • 13352 Votes cast

Hi Kerry, no worries :) I will try out black and off-white tonight. Thanks for your suggestion!

nocciola design on Oct 18 2010
nocciola design
  • Minted Jan 9, 2010
  • 63 Awards
  • 2012 Comments made
  • 13352 Votes cast

Hi Kerry - re: my other half: not sure if you meant to tone the colors down or make them more vibrant. i tried toning them down a bit. i was fussing over the colors last night, i think i wound up looking at it too long! also, love your wedding challenge entries :)

Katie Wahn on Oct 04 2010
Katie Wahn
  • Minted May 12, 2010
  • 16 Awards
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  • 11902 Votes cast

Hey Kerry! No, you didn't make me worry at all!! I was just wondering if this was a minted only issue. You do make a good point though about that border being SO thin. I'm gonna have to think about that one....

Katie Wahn on Oct 04 2010
Katie Wahn
  • Minted May 12, 2010
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Now you have me curious! I haven't had problems with borders printing as long as there is a bleed. Is this just an issue with MInted?

Katie Wahn on Oct 04 2010
Katie Wahn
  • Minted May 12, 2010
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  • 11902 Votes cast

Hi Kerry! Thanks so much for the feedback. Do you know about what size is typical for a border that minted can print?

Yolanda Mariak Chendak on Oct 03 2010
Yolanda Mariak Chendak
  • Minted Jan 20, 2010
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Hi Kerry! Thank you for your kind words. I am a huge fan of your work... you have a unique style and your designs are always beautiful. Please don't feel weird about your heart design... I can't wait to see it... I'm sure it's gorgeous. I know what you mean about feeling uneasy when you share the same design elements as someone else... but it's impossible... and chances are they rarely look alike. Good luck in the challenge :)

Ahh Design on Sep 23 2010
Ahh Design
  • Minted Sep 20, 2010
  • 1 Award
  • 4 Comments made
  • 234 Votes cast

Thank you so much for you comment! I absolutely love your designs. I am new to the minted contest scene so it means a great deal to have some feedback! Thanks again.

Rachel Wiles/Benign Objects on Sep 20 2010
Rachel Wiles/Benign Objects
  • Minted Sep 9, 2010
  • 2 Awards
  • 27 Comments made
  • 216 Votes cast

Thank you so much for your comment. I've had a good time looking through all of your lovely designs!

nocciola design on Sep 07 2010
nocciola design
  • Minted Jan 9, 2010
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  • 2012 Comments made
  • 13352 Votes cast

Thank you for your comment - all of your designs are beautiful!

Katie Wahn on Jun 24 2010
Katie Wahn
  • Minted May 12, 2010
  • 16 Awards
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  • 11902 Votes cast

Kerry, thanks so much for your positive feedback! You have so many beautiful designs on minted!

Laura Hankins on Apr 06 2010
Laura Hankins
  • Minted Aug 13, 2008
  • 40 Awards
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  • 6388 Votes cast

Congratulations on your win! I thought you had 3 incredibly strong designs- great work as always!

Holly Herick Design on Mar 28 2010
Holly Herick Design
  • Minted Dec 1, 2009
  • 78 Comments made
  • 945 Votes cast

Nice work. ranked your designs really high. Great job.

stacey day on Mar 21 2010
stacey day
  • Minted Dec 4, 2008
  • 37 Awards
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  • 6910 Votes cast

i am in love with your new logo, kerry! it's gorgeous!

Brubaker Design on Mar 08 2010
Brubaker Design
  • Minted Mar 8, 2010
  • 3 Comments made

thank you for your comment...i completely agree! do you happen to know if there is a way to add a drop shadow now? this is the first time i've entered anything on here (or anywhere!) thanks...

cadence paige design on Mar 05 2010
cadence paige design
  • Minted Feb 16, 2010
  • 17 Awards
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  • 5262 Votes cast

Thanks for the quick reply! I was really hoping it was a secret "looping" tool that I haven't discovered yet. lol Thanks though. Good luck in the challenge. :)

cadence paige design on Mar 04 2010
cadence paige design
  • Minted Feb 16, 2010
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Hi there! Your designs are so sweet and they look like they must come natural to you. :) I really love "Smitten." The name says it all! If you don't mind me asking, I was wondering how you created the little yellow loops on Sweet Swirls. I've been trying to figure out if there's a tool in Illustrator or if that's a repeated symbol. It seems so simples but I'm stumped. lol No rush - just curious if you have time. Thanks!

lena on Aug 26 2009

you have very sweet designs... www.ettodesign.com

Oscar & Emma on Aug 01 2009
Oscar & Emma
  • Minted Jun 2, 2008
  • 65 Awards
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Thank you so much for your comment on sweet summer, Kerry! I really appreciate it ;)

Amanda Larsen Design on Jun 16 2009
Amanda Larsen Design
  • Minted Jan 2, 2009
  • 25 Awards
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Hi Kerry! Thanks for your message. Wanted to let you know that I admire your work...you have a stellar style!

Anne Grantski on May 18 2009
Anne Grantski
  • Minted Nov 26, 2008
  • 2 Comments made
  • 1 Vote cast

Thanks for your feedback, Kerry! I'll pay more attention to my typography next time. Your design style is lovely, by the way.

Carrie Eckert on May 07 2009
Carrie Eckert
  • Minted Jul 5, 2008
  • 23 Awards
  • 816 Comments made
  • 5188 Votes cast

I love seeing your Spring Stripes wedding invite and all the variations for sale on Minted! It is such a cheerful and classy design. Congratulations! Also, thank you for your sweet comments about my recent entries!

Paper Dahlia on Apr 17 2009
Paper Dahlia
  • Minted Jun 28, 2008
  • 51 Awards
  • 1307 Comments made
  • 7022 Votes cast

Thanks to everyone who took the time to leave your kind words of praise! It means SO much! It has been such a thrill and honor...I'm happy to share the experience with you.

Sharon on Apr 17 2009
Sharon
  • Minted Dec 28, 2008
  • 128 Comments made
  • 174 Votes cast

Congratulations on your Spring Stripes. How exciting!

SunnyJuly on Apr 15 2009
SunnyJuly
  • Minted Aug 1, 2008
  • 20 Awards
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WOW!!!! Congrats on your martha stewart mag win! That is fabulous, well deserved, you are a great designer.

beth perry DESIGN on Apr 14 2009
beth perry DESIGN
  • Minted Jul 22, 2008
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Kerry, congratulations on being featured in Martha! Spring Stripes is really beautiful!

Candice Leigh on Apr 11 2009
Candice Leigh
  • Minted Aug 26, 2008
  • 15 Awards
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Congratulations Kerry! You must have been going crazy holding in such good news :o) I was just looking at your lovely website. I got my start as a painter too. Small world!

Push Papers on Apr 10 2009
Push Papers
  • Minted Dec 2, 2008
  • 6 Awards
  • 129 Comments made
  • 4469 Votes cast

Congrats Kerrie on making it in Martha! Beautiful design!

guess what? on Apr 08 2009
guess what?
  • Minted May 6, 2008
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Whoa - Martha Stewart Magazine - that's awesome! Congratulations on spring stripes, Kerry! Beautifully clean and modern - great job!!! :)

Kerry on Jan 24 2009

Thanks Kelli! Your congrats and praise are very much appreciated : )

kelli on Jan 15 2009

Thanks for your nice comments, Kerry! I really love all of your work

lori on Nov 12 2008

Oops, I forgot - congrats on your editor's pick, too :)

Kerry on Nov 07 2008

Thank you Lori!

lori on Oct 31 2008

Congratulations on your winning menu design, Kerry! somerset is really charming and sweet - love it! :)