lehan paper design

Lehan Veenker. Based in Chicago, Illinois.

  • 40 awards won
  • 1289 comments made
  • 8518 votes cast

Awards

  • winner 7
  • editor pick 33

About lehan paper design

lehan paper design is a small design studio run by Lehan, a freelance stationery designer. As a former attorney who specialized in intellectual property law, I have worked with design and the arts in the legal arena. But with a long-running personal passion for art, I decided to step into the role of designer myself. In this role, I hope to create works that celebrate people and all the amazing moments in their lives, both big and small.

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sweet ollie designs on Apr 09 2012
sweet ollie designs
  • Minted Oct 25, 2010
  • 2 Awards
  • 252 Comments made
  • 3590 Votes cast

No problem at all. Congrats on baby and good luck with house hunting :).

b.wise papers on Mar 09 2012
b.wise papers
  • Minted Oct 17, 2008
  • 29 Awards
  • 284 Comments made
  • 4487 Votes cast

Thanks so much for the heads up on the shadows!!

VOSS on Mar 07 2012
VOSS
  • Minted Sep 18, 2011
  • 25 Awards
  • 74 Comments made
  • 2933 Votes cast

congrats to you as well lehan! love your designs. -s

Smudge Design on Feb 29 2012
Smudge Design
  • Minted Dec 8, 2010
  • 20 Awards
  • 489 Comments made
  • 9779 Votes cast

Hi Lehan! Thanks so much for your sweet note. I'm a huge fan of yours and continue to be amazed by your gorgeous work!

Designkandy on Feb 28 2012
Designkandy
  • Minted Sep 2, 2011
  • 6 Awards
  • 154 Comments made
  • 9410 Votes cast

Congrats on your win, too! I was so disappointed at first cause I didn't see my name on the editors pick list and it wasn't in the (top 20) winner's list either. But when I re-read the email much later I saw that they picked the top 30! I never had a design rate in the top - yay :-))

Heather Francisco on Feb 27 2012
Heather Francisco
  • Minted Sep 6, 2011
  • 8 Awards
  • 452 Comments made
  • 8241 Votes cast

Congrats on your win Lehan!

Sandy Pons on Feb 23 2012
Sandy Pons
  • Minted Sep 10, 2008
  • 11 Awards
  • 874 Comments made
  • 20833 Votes cast

Hi Lehan- Thank you so much for your feedback on the Budmo. You confirmed my suspicion. If you get a chance, would you please take a look and see if it's better now? I also lightened up the background. I thought it was a little depressing for a baby's room. I really appreciate your feedback!!!

VOSS on Feb 18 2012
VOSS
  • Minted Sep 18, 2011
  • 25 Awards
  • 74 Comments made
  • 2933 Votes cast

Thank you so much, Lehan! Many congrats to you as well- beautiful work!

Moglea on Feb 18 2012
Moglea
  • Minted Oct 6, 2009
  • 35 Awards
  • 1074 Comments made
  • 5857 Votes cast

THANKS so so much! The funny thing is my hair is even longer now...so I still don't look like my profile pic. Oh well. Will you be at NSS this year? It would be so so fun to meet you.

carly reed on Feb 17 2012
carly reed
  • Minted Jan 25, 2011
  • 5 Awards
  • 246 Comments made
  • 13300 Votes cast

thank you so much, lehan! it's my very first win (not jury pick) so i'm super excited about that! congratulations on your win also! your designs are lovely!

trbdesign on Feb 17 2012
trbdesign
  • Minted Dec 6, 2010
  • 30 Awards
  • 209 Comments made
  • 4425 Votes cast

thank you!!!! where do you view all the winning designs?

b.wise papers on Feb 14 2012
b.wise papers
  • Minted Oct 17, 2008
  • 29 Awards
  • 284 Comments made
  • 4487 Votes cast

hi lehan! a belated note to say thank you so much for the adorable holiday card! i love your handlettering and illustrations, and you were so kind to write a note on the back. i look forward to seeing what you create this year!!

jenincmyk on Feb 03 2012
jenincmyk
  • Minted Dec 10, 2010
  • 12 Awards
  • 640 Comments made
  • 8425 Votes cast

Thank you so much for your kind words, Lehan -- it means so much. :) Congrats to you too! I always look forward to seeing your designs.

Jennifer Wick on Feb 02 2012
Jennifer Wick
  • Minted Sep 2, 2010
  • 65 Awards
  • 1330 Comments made
  • 6949 Votes cast

Thanks Lehan and congrats on your editor's picks as well! I love Linen Label, modern handwriting and fanciful florals : )

guess what? on Feb 02 2012
guess what?
  • Minted May 6, 2008
  • 36 Awards
  • 3537 Comments made
  • 7373 Votes cast

Thank you so much, Lehan! Congratulations to you, too, on your editor's picks!! Really beautiful designs! :)

lünegrafik on Jan 30 2012
lünegrafik
  • Minted Dec 21, 2011
  • 5 Awards
  • 26 Comments made
  • 1426 Votes cast

Thank you so much for your comment about the rainboots. It`s great to get a nice assessment of such a good designer :-)

Stacy Splonski on Jan 23 2012
Stacy Splonski
  • Minted Mar 24, 2010
  • 5 Awards
  • 323 Comments made
  • 3810 Votes cast

Hi Lehan, It was just brought to my attention that a design I entered into the current birthday challenge was very similar to one of your designs. After taking a look, I immediately removed mine from the competition. I am so sorry and hope that you aren't offended. I truely had no idea & feel awful. I was actually focused on texture & creating a layout that wasn't too predictable. Boy, did that go wrong! :) My original sketch had the title text above an angled pattern and throughout the process, I changed it to a knockout. I sincerely had no idea I was designing something so similar to yours. Again, I'm sorry.

k notes LLC on Jan 22 2012
k notes LLC
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011
  • 8 Awards
  • 3241 Comments made
  • 17294 Votes cast

Hey, Lehan! Thanks for your note - I really appreciate it! I figured if you felt there was an issue you'd have replied, which is why I left it in...but, I still felt weird about it anyway. I noticed the entry you mentioned, as well, and agree with you on the similarities. Thanks, again, for your reply!

Stacey Meacham on Jan 22 2012
Stacey Meacham
  • Minted Sep 3, 2011
  • 24 Awards
  • 1298 Comments made
  • 11947 Votes cast

Hey Lehan, thanks for your input on Vintage Gum ball. I made the revision you suggested and put the machine on top of the stripes. If you get a chance to revisit it let me know which you like better. I am undecided. Thanks again.

chocomocacino on Jan 16 2012
chocomocacino
  • Minted Feb 23, 2010
  • 30 Awards
  • 1230 Comments made
  • 3737 Votes cast

Lehan! I've got ur card last weekend! Thanks so much.. your newborn and lovely pets certainly make a nice family picture! :D

nocciola design on Jan 15 2012
nocciola design
  • Minted Jan 9, 2010
  • 63 Awards
  • 2012 Comments made
  • 13352 Votes cast

Thanks for your comment on "pens and pencils" Lehan! Actually, I chose Northwestern randomly, but going there makes you a smart cookie! Happy 2012!

k notes LLC on Jan 15 2012
k notes LLC
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011
  • 8 Awards
  • 3241 Comments made
  • 17294 Votes cast

Hi, Lehan! Just wanted to thank you for your wonderful holiday card - I LOVE the wooden snowflakes and the black envelopes. You have a beautiful family, too - what a great photo! And, thanks for your personal handwritten note - it was so thoughtful! Much happiness and continued success to you in 2012!

Debb W on Jan 08 2012
Debb W
  • Minted Jul 14, 2011
  • 1 Award
  • 699 Comments made
  • 12238 Votes cast

Loved your joyful card, Lehan! A moment like that captured in time and shared truly is heartwarming and brings a smile! Happy New Year!!!

guess what? on Jan 06 2012
guess what?
  • Minted May 6, 2008
  • 36 Awards
  • 3537 Comments made
  • 7373 Votes cast

Hi Lehan! Just wanted to thank you for your lovely holiday card (one of my favorite holiday cards at Minted)! What a beautiful family photo, too!! Thank you so much for your personal note, as well - that was so sweet of you! I've enjoyed getting to know you here at Minted, too, and I hope one day I can meet you in person! Hope you and your family are having a beautiful + blessed New Year, and I hope it's filled with lots of joy + success!! Cheers!! :)

Moe and Me on Jan 04 2012
Moe and Me
  • Minted Oct 14, 2009
  • 10 Awards
  • 448 Comments made
  • 7661 Votes cast

Hi, I worked really late on this design last night like two in the morning. It's been brought to my attention I apparently was dreaming about one of your designs. http://www.minted.com/design-rating/44796 this is my design. I can't delete it because of voting but I am emailing minted to take it out. I just wanted to give you the heads up on how ridiculous I am.

Melanie Severin on Jan 03 2012
Melanie Severin
  • Minted May 19, 2011
  • 28 Awards
  • 1747 Comments made
  • 10323 Votes cast

Hi Lehan! Sorry for not replying sooner (I've been taking a bit of a much-needed break from the computer, design, etc.) Thanks for your note and I'm glad the card gave you a laugh! I received your card as well and LOVE it :) Your daugther is beautiful - I hope you are all doing well and Happy New Year!

Susan Asbill on Dec 16 2011
Susan Asbill
  • Minted Jun 6, 2011
  • 14 Awards
  • 642 Comments made
  • 16118 Votes cast

Lehan, thanks so much for the holiday card. Your illustration and typography are both so great. LOVE!!! Your return address on the envelope was also a nice touch. Happy holidays... it's your first with your sweet little girl... how exciting!!

GeekInk Design on Dec 10 2011
GeekInk Design
  • Minted Mar 21, 2011
  • 23 Awards
  • 220 Comments made
  • 14315 Votes cast

Thanks so much Lehan! I totally dig your retro design too! :)

Yolanda Mariak Chendak on Dec 09 2011
Yolanda Mariak Chendak
  • Minted Jan 20, 2010
  • 21 Awards
  • 1021 Comments made
  • 4987 Votes cast

Congratulations Lehan! Gorgeous Design!

Palm Papers on Dec 09 2011
Palm Papers
  • Minted Sep 2, 2009
  • 54 Awards
  • 590 Comments made
  • 18554 Votes cast

Congrats on your win - I'm sure you will have a few more in the mix - I love all your submissions in the challenge.

stacey day on Oct 21 2011
stacey day
  • Minted Dec 4, 2008
  • 37 Awards
  • 969 Comments made
  • 6910 Votes cast

thank you so much for your thoughtful note! that was so sweet of you. and i'm just reading right here on your messages that you just had a little girl too! C O N G R A T S ! you sure did submit some awesome designs to the wedding challenge to have just had a baby - not sure where you found the time. way to rock it out!

guess what? on Oct 17 2011
guess what?
  • Minted May 6, 2008
  • 36 Awards
  • 3537 Comments made
  • 7373 Votes cast

Thank you so much, Lehan! You're so sweet! And btw, I think you're incredibly talented and amazing, too! Congratulations on all your wins and editor's picks, too - in the holiday challenge and children's stationery challenge! I know you'll have more wins, too, when the wedding challenge is through. Your entries are terrific! Hope you and baby are doing well! :)

Jennifer Wick on Oct 17 2011
Jennifer Wick
  • Minted Sep 2, 2010
  • 65 Awards
  • 1330 Comments made
  • 6949 Votes cast

Lehan, your sweet note was the nicest message to wake up to today, so thank you, thank you!! I adore your style! You can go from romantic and feminine to fun to modern, and they all look amazing : ) I still don't know how you are able to design with a newborn - you deserve an award just for that : D Thanks again for making my day!

Griffinbell Studio on Oct 17 2011
Griffinbell Studio
  • Minted May 7, 2009
  • 37 Awards
  • 1779 Comments made
  • 15610 Votes cast

Thanks so much Lehan! Have to tell you, (from the holiday card comp), Jingling Script was one of my favorite entries!

cadence paige design on Oct 14 2011
cadence paige design
  • Minted Feb 16, 2010
  • 17 Awards
  • 597 Comments made
  • 5262 Votes cast

Hi Lehan, I've been meaning to say congrats on your little girl!!! I'm so impressed with all your wedding submissions too - you go mamma! :) Take good care of yourself and that new little one!

k notes LLC on Sep 22 2011
k notes LLC
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011
  • 8 Awards
  • 3241 Comments made
  • 17294 Votes cast

Lehan - I just submitted a design to the Head over Heels challenge, "Portrait," but then looked through Save the Date Photo cards already for sale to make sure my design wasn't too similar to any of them. I noticed your "Simply See Through" design, which uses the same Bebas font and the even the same couple - is this too similar? I certainly do not want to appear to have copied yours, and am certainly happy to remove it, if you think they are too similar. You can email me at kim@knotes-style.com, if you like. Thanks and congrats on your growing family! Kim

guess what? on Sep 17 2011
guess what?
  • Minted May 6, 2008
  • 36 Awards
  • 3537 Comments made
  • 7373 Votes cast

Hi Lehan! Congratulations!! I read in the forum that you just had a baby! I have two little ones, so I know what a blessing children are. I'm soooo happy for you!!! Take care + God bless + be sure to get some rest :)

guess what? on Jul 15 2011
guess what?
  • Minted May 6, 2008
  • 36 Awards
  • 3537 Comments made
  • 7373 Votes cast

Hi Lehan! Thank you so much for your sweet comments! Glad you traded the legal profession to follow your passion - you're such an wonderful designer! I really love your work, and I wish you the best in your new career (I know you'll do great!) :)

cadence paige design on Jul 02 2011
cadence paige design
  • Minted Feb 16, 2010
  • 17 Awards
  • 597 Comments made
  • 5262 Votes cast

Your baby announcement submissions are lovely! Must be top of mind :) Great job!

Kimberly Morgan on Jul 01 2011
Kimberly Morgan
  • Minted Aug 2, 2009
  • 11 Awards
  • 886 Comments made
  • 15567 Votes cast

Well...drat! I saw that info in the forum, too, which is why I was so surprised to see that you had revamped it for the mini-book challenge. I was so sure it would have been chosen for the holiday challenge!

Kimberly Morgan on Jul 01 2011
Kimberly Morgan
  • Minted Aug 2, 2009
  • 11 Awards
  • 886 Comments made
  • 15567 Votes cast

Hi Lehan,I noticed your lovely "Peace" entry in the latest challenge and was more than a little surprised. Does that mean that it wasn't picked up for the holiday challenge?!! It was definitely in my top 5.

Ana Sousa on Jun 27 2011
Ana Sousa
  • Minted Jan 29, 2011
  • 10 Awards
  • 657 Comments made
  • 9493 Votes cast

Thank you for your kind comment on my submission :)

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

Thank you so much for your comment on my snowmen :) Your work is awesome - you have some amazing talent! I noticed on your profile that you're an attorney so I wanted to say "hi" from another member of the Bar :) (although I haven't practiced for several years now - I didn't go back after our second child was born). Thanks again and all the best in this challenge - your submissions are fantastic :)

Griffinbell Studio on May 03 2011
Griffinbell Studio
  • Minted May 7, 2009
  • 37 Awards
  • 1779 Comments made
  • 15610 Votes cast

You gave me a really good laugh this morning!Guess I will be putting my reindeer in detox today!

Sarah Knies on Mar 11 2011
Sarah Knies
  • Minted Aug 10, 2010
  • 38 Comments made
  • 1027 Votes cast

Thanks!

2birdstone on Mar 01 2011
2birdstone
  • Minted Dec 28, 2008
  • 23 Awards
  • 767 Comments made
  • 18383 Votes cast

It was a violation of Minted's terms since my Reindog is already for sale on their site. Oops!!

Cecile Paper Lounge on Feb 19 2011
Cecile Paper Lounge
  • Minted Jul 20, 2010
  • 56 Awards
  • 1833 Comments made
  • 12917 Votes cast

congratulations for all your success in the business cards challenge ! All your entries were FABULOUS !!!

nocciola design on Feb 18 2011
nocciola design
  • Minted Jan 9, 2010
  • 63 Awards
  • 2012 Comments made
  • 13352 Votes cast

Thanks so much Lehan - congrats. again - i just love those egg beaters!!

2birdstone on Feb 18 2011
2birdstone
  • Minted Dec 28, 2008
  • 23 Awards
  • 767 Comments made
  • 18383 Votes cast

Thanks Lehan, congrats on your win and editor's picks! More booty kickin' ...

Jennifer Postorino on Feb 17 2011
Jennifer Postorino
  • Minted Dec 27, 2008
  • 17 Awards
  • 504 Comments made
  • 4166 Votes cast

congrats on the business card win lehan!

cadence paige design on Feb 17 2011
cadence paige design
  • Minted Feb 16, 2010
  • 17 Awards
  • 597 Comments made
  • 5262 Votes cast

You too :) I knew "personal chef" would do well! Congratulations!!!

Larkspur West on Feb 11 2011
Larkspur West
  • Minted Dec 9, 2010
  • 4 Awards
  • 302 Comments made
  • 5430 Votes cast

Thanks. It is really helpful getting feedback!

Larkspur West on Feb 07 2011
Larkspur West
  • Minted Dec 9, 2010
  • 4 Awards
  • 302 Comments made
  • 5430 Votes cast

ok, thanks!

Larkspur West on Jan 31 2011
Larkspur West
  • Minted Dec 9, 2010
  • 4 Awards
  • 302 Comments made
  • 5430 Votes cast

Thanks so much!

Tanya Williams on Jan 18 2011
Tanya Williams
  • Minted Jun 17, 2010
  • 1 Award
  • 51 Comments made
  • 1672 Votes cast

Thanks for the compliment! And thank you for helping me make the world a prettier place :)

2birdstone on Jan 14 2011
2birdstone
  • Minted Dec 28, 2008
  • 23 Awards
  • 767 Comments made
  • 18383 Votes cast

Way to kick some major booty with your save the dates!!

Gakemi Art+Design on Dec 21 2010
Gakemi Art+Design
  • Minted Dec 9, 2008
  • 70 Awards
  • 1191 Comments made
  • 7478 Votes cast

Hi Lehan, Thank you for the kudos in your blog! Amazing to see you made a transition in your career and good for you. You've got a great sense of creativity and aesthethics. Best of luck in this challenge!

Gwendolyn on Dec 05 2010
Gwendolyn
  • Minted Dec 1, 2010
  • 12 Comments made
  • 30 Votes cast

Thanks Lehan! I love the little details on your Bold Winter Post Save the Date!

2BSquared Designs on Dec 04 2010
2BSquared Designs
  • Minted Aug 18, 2010
  • 17 Awards
  • 395 Comments made
  • 8803 Votes cast

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave feedback on my first dance save the date! Love your modern reminder. Uber cute!

2birdstone on Nov 28 2010
2birdstone
  • Minted Dec 28, 2008
  • 23 Awards
  • 767 Comments made
  • 18383 Votes cast

Congrats on your picks too Lehan! How cool that you're in intellectual property law, I bet that gives you a unique perspective with your designing. I'm digging your save the date entries, you're definitely on your way to more wins.