Laura Bolter

Laura Bolter. Based in Lenexa, KS.

  • 1 award won
  • 89 comments made
  • 8967 votes cast

Awards

  • editor pick 1

About Laura Bolter

I’m a designer turned illustrator and artist with a BFA in graphic design from the University of Kansas. I started my career at a greeting card company, but decided to freelance when my daughters were born. Many years later, with an empty nest, I now try my hand at many creative projects, including painting and jewelry. I'm hoping Minted will be another successful endeavor and look forward to meeting other Minties and creating designs that Minted customers will find meaningful for their needs.

designs by Laura Bolter


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comments

Latishia Watkins on May 02 2012
Latishia Watkins
  • Minted Apr 11, 2012
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Thank you Ms.Laura for the compliment. I appreciate it very much :) Have a swell rest of the day.

Latishia Watkins on Apr 26 2012
Latishia Watkins
  • Minted Apr 11, 2012
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Ms. Laura I love all of your designs! It's really great. I wish you luck on the thank you card challenge. Continue to have fun! :)

Melanie Severin on Apr 02 2012
Melanie Severin
  • Minted May 19, 2011
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Yay Laura!!! I just your post on the forum - sooo happy for you. Huge congrats on a well-deserved pick! :)

Carol Fazio on Apr 01 2012
Carol Fazio
  • Minted Jun 23, 2011
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Congrats, Laura! You must be thrilled!

Susan Asbill on Mar 30 2012
Susan Asbill
  • Minted Jun 6, 2011
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Congratulations, Laura! Which one is your pick?? :)

Peaceable Designs on Mar 30 2012
Peaceable Designs
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Yeaaaaa Laura!! Congratulations! I'm so happy for you!!

k notes LLC on Mar 30 2012
k notes LLC
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Congrats on your first pick! :)

That Girl Studio on Mar 30 2012
That Girl Studio
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Congrats Laura!

k notes LLC on Mar 24 2012
k notes LLC
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It was! :) You'll have to let me know if I succeeded...

Sarah Curry on Mar 11 2012
Sarah Curry
  • Minted Oct 12, 2011
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I really appreciate that, Laura. :) If my design had been a little more different than yours, I'd probably have kept it up. There are a bunch of similar designs in each challenge so I think it's always a gray area. PS: I really like all of the pieces you've entered lately!

Sarah Curry on Mar 11 2012
Sarah Curry
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Hi Laura, I thought about it a little bit more and I'm going to remove mine. I'm more comfortable knowing that I don't look like a copycat. :)

Sarah Curry on Mar 11 2012
Sarah Curry
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Hi Laura, thanks for the note. I'm pretty sure mine was the 3rd one up, so I think the protocol is to ask each of you if you'd like me to take mine down. Carol said she's ok with me leaving mine up (and I think yours too), but I'll defer to you about mine since mine came after yours (and since ours look similar). Out of respect I can remove mine if you'd like me to, just say the word and let me know before the deadline tomorrow. :) Thank you, —Sarah

Carol Fazio on Mar 11 2012
Carol Fazio
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Hi Laura, thanks for your nice note. My design was up on March 4 but it is different from yours and Sarah's. I don't think you need to take it down.

Sarah Curry on Mar 09 2012
Sarah Curry
  • Minted Oct 12, 2011
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Hi Laura! I had no idea that my "shake rattle roll" design was so similar to yours. I think you uploaded yours a day before me, so please let me know if you'd like me to take mine down and I'll have no problem doing it!

Amber Barkley on Mar 07 2012
Amber Barkley
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Thanks for your sweet comment, Laura. It made me smile. Also, keep up the great work. Your designs are adorable! :)

Susan Asbill on Jan 26 2012
Susan Asbill
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Hi Laura – no need to thank me! I saw that you were a little frustrated iawhile back (in the forum) & I'm hoping that you're having a better experience. Glad to see you're still around. I know you have a win coming soon! My husband and I are both originally from Kansas. He grew up in Lenexa. We still have lots of family in K.C. Actually, one of his cousins has worked on/off at Hallmark for years. Stacey Asbill Eisile... have you guys ever crossed paths?

Cheer Up Cherup on Nov 04 2011
Cheer Up Cherup
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hey Laura! "entwined rings" is my favorite of yours in this challenge -- love all the delicate details. hope that you do well!

Larkspur West on Oct 24 2011
Larkspur West
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Thank you for your feedback. that is very helpful. lori

Debb W on Oct 22 2011
Debb W
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Laura, your submissions for Head Over Heals are each unique and appealing, giving me the feeling I can breathe them in and enjoy them. Good luck in the challenge.

Simply Shira on Oct 20 2011
Simply Shira
  • Minted Aug 1, 2011
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Laura...welcome to Minted!! I am new too. I really like so many of your designs. My favorite is you Modern Jewish Star. Looking forward to learning the ropes together!!