Oscar & Emma

Karly D. Depew. Based in Columbus, Ohio.

  • 65 awards won
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Awards

  • winner 13
  • 1st place winner 4
  • runner up 2
  • editor pick 46

About Oscar & Emma

Simply put...I love designing! My career began in photography where I acquired my composition skills. I then worked for Paper Source as the custom invitation designer in Boston. After moving to Ohio I continued my passion and launched O+E. Every day (often into the wee hours of the night) I am designing custom wedding invitations for my lovely clients. I find inspiration in absolutely everything around me. I am on alert 24/7! I truly hope you enjoy my work and take a moment to visit my website.

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byKsenia on Apr 24 2012
byKsenia
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Karly, I am a giant fan of you work (I am sure you have many of them :). I admire your designs and always anxiously await your new ones. -Ksenia

Jennifer Wick on Feb 23 2012
Jennifer Wick
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Wow, thank you Karly! You have set the bar very high on Minted with your gorgeous designs, so I really appreciate your compliments : ) hope to meet you one day!

k notes LLC on Feb 04 2012
k notes LLC
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It was so nice to meet you today, Karly! I am such a huge fan of your work - you have such a classic style. I was nervous and excited to meet some of my favorite stationery stars...and you are all as sweet as your designs - what a pleasure!

Susan on Jan 05 2012
Susan
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I'm so glad to get an email that you liked my florals in Picnic in the Park. I like them too but know the font isn't quite right. Are you comfortable taking another look and telling me what font you would have used? If too busy that's OK too. I love your work and was just studying the typography in your "barn" picture design. Perfect. Thanks again.

My Playground on Dec 10 2011
My Playground
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I keep forgetting to send you a message. Thank you for your lovely comment on one of my designs. I was thrilled to see it. Also, a big congratulations on all your Ed's pick for the Head Over Heals Challenge!

Melanie on Nov 03 2011

Oh my. :) I don't know what to say. Last year, I ordered the candy cane holiday card and loved it. I really wanted to send out another Oscar and Emma card this year and chose the Nordic Snowflake. I just got the proof and again, am so blown away. I know I put in some nitpicky customizations and I appreciate your patience and attention to detail. It is everything I could have asked for and more!

Debb W on Oct 30 2011
Debb W
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Hi Karly, not sure if your an official mentor but I would appreciate your design input on woodcut love. Your work is always stunning. Thank you.

Britt Clendenen on Oct 29 2011
Britt Clendenen
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Such beautiful work and such intricate details! As a newbie here I love admiring veterans designs such as yourself...so inspiring!

Simply Shira on Oct 25 2011
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Hi Karly...I'm with Debb on the admiration of your work. I have to tell you that for me it is designers such as yourself that inspire people like me to fall in love with the industry. After seeing your work on Minted I can say with all sincerity that I am an Oscar and Emma fan!

Debb W on Oct 22 2011
Debb W
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Love your work! Good luck with "Head Over Heels".

guess what? on Oct 20 2011
guess what?
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Hi Karly! Thank you so much for your sweet comments! Totally made me smile! I think you're such an outstanding designer, so your feedback really means a lot to me! Hope you and baby are doing well! Best wishes!!! :)

rose eckford on Oct 18 2011
rose eckford
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Thanks so much for your kind comment on my design. Your website is beautiful! I love seeing how designers combine + display their custom work alongside their Minted products. Best wishes for all your designs in the challenge!!

hi-lighter inc. on Oct 13 2011
hi-lighter inc.
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Thank you Karly so much for your comment on Kick Off! My hope is the customer can choose any team color for the endzone (in this imaginary case it's rep'ing Nebraska w/ the red). Big sports fan (go Kansas! :) so it means the world if fellow fans would enjoy it too -- thanks again!

wendy fessler on Jun 06 2011
wendy fessler
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Hi Karly- thanks so much for your nice comment about my "sending holiday cheer" design - made my day! :) (I'm from Ohio originally too!)

Sandy Pons on Mar 14 2011
Sandy Pons
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Karly-Thank you so much for your nice comment! I really appreciate it and I am a huge fan of your work :)

chica design on Feb 03 2011
chica design
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Oh my, your daughters announcement was beautiful. every detail was thought thru. bravo

robin ott design on Jan 31 2011
robin ott design
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Karly, Maeve’s announcements are truly stunning! Fitting for such a beautiful little lady. Thanks for sharing!

karen boehm custom on Jan 14 2011
karen boehm custom
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Congratulations on your 'maine event' win, Karly!--beautiful type treatment, layout and color palette-perfectly 'chic and modern'

nocciola design on Dec 23 2010
nocciola design
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Thanks for your great feedback - it means so much coming from you!! I also look forward to seeing your beautiful, new wedding collection :) plus, happy holidays!

nocciola design on Dec 22 2010
nocciola design
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Thank you for your comment! I agree with Jennifer - your work is so refined and has that special something. I can only hope to be as successful a designer as you :)

Jennifer Wick on Dec 05 2010
Jennifer Wick
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I just wanted to say thank you for commenting on my design. I had to do a double-take when I saw it was from Oscar & Emma. You are an amazing designer and I hope to achieve what you have with your career! Thank you for making my day!

Oscar & Emma on Nov 17 2010
Oscar & Emma
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Oh my goodness, Melanie! Thank you so much for your posting. I am so glad you had such a wonderful experience and love the design. You just put a huge smile on my face :) Wishing you a holiday season filled with lots of delicious goodies!

Melanie on Nov 17 2010

Just received my proof for the candy cane holiday card and I cannot say how perfect it is. :) This is my first experience ever with Minted and I could not have asked for a better one. Love the card, love the customization process, loved the proof. I am so pleased to be able to send out such a great card this year!

Oscar & Emma on Oct 28 2010
Oscar & Emma
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Thank you so much, ladies! Figured it was time for an update :)

Design Lotus on Oct 28 2010
Design Lotus
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oh I love the new photo!

katherine@minted.com on Oct 28 2010
Katherine
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ooo pretty new profile picture!

Sandy Pons on Jul 27 2010
Sandy Pons
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Congrats on your Judge's awards. Of all the entries, Nordic Snowflake is my favorite. The snowflake has such a festive energy.

Sydney Newsom on Jun 10 2010
Sydney Newsom
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You're amazing. Love all of your holiday submissions. I want to be like you when I grow up (for the next time).

katherine@minted.com on Jun 09 2010
Katherine
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Love love love your holiday designs! Can't wait to see them on paper

Andrea Snaza on Jun 03 2010
Andrea Snaza
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Hey Karly! No worries, I think there were some technical difficulties for a while! thanks so much, Valerie did pass on your 'hello' - that was sweet of you! I am having lots of fun here - hope you had a great time at NSS, I am going to get there next year no matter what!! ; ) Take care! ~ Andrea

Laura Hankins on May 24 2010
Laura Hankins
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No worries Karly! BTW- I saw the sneak peak of the new O+E website on your blog...looks great!!

Holly Herick Design on May 24 2010
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Karly, I wasn't expecting a reply anyway. I am hoping to find time to put into the current challenge—my family is sucking it all out of me. I love it though. I look forward to what you post this time. let me know and I will give any critique I can. Hope you will do the same for me. Just love your ideas.

Amanda Claybrook on May 22 2010
Amanda Claybrook
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I really love your work. It is very inspiring!

cadence paige design on Apr 09 2010
cadence paige design
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Thanks Karly! A BIG congrats to you too! Well deserved! :)

Laura Hankins on Apr 06 2010
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Congratulations Karly, I cannot wait to see your full collection!

Andrea Snaza on Apr 06 2010
Andrea Snaza
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Congrats on your big win for the wedding challenge, Karly! You have been a favorite of mine since the beginning and I really look forward to seeing your finished line! On a side note- I just got hired by Spark in SD - I was excited to see you on their list of designers they print for! : )

Holly Herick Design on Apr 06 2010
Holly Herick Design
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Congrats on another terrific design win!

annie clark on Apr 06 2010
annie clark
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a huge congrats karly on your breakout challenge win! it truly could not have gone to a more deserving design - i can't wait to see what you come up with for your wedding line on minted!

katherine@minted.com on Apr 06 2010
Katherine
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Congratulations!

kelli hall on Apr 06 2010
kelli hall
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congrats on your win, karly! I can't wait to see what you come up with for your line of wedding invitations! I have no doubt they will be perfect and lovely in every way!

annie clark on Apr 06 2010
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congratulations on the breakout challenge win! truly could not have gone to a more deserving designer.

Paper Dahlia on Apr 06 2010
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Congrats again, Karly! Can't wait to see what you come up with...I know it will be amazing!

Paper Dahlia on Apr 06 2010
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Congrats again, Karly! Can't wait to see what you come up with...I know it will be amazing!

annie clark on Apr 06 2010
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congrats on your first place win! truly could have not gone to a better designer - your style is fantastic and I can't wait to see what you come up with for a full collectoion!

Andrea Snaza on Apr 06 2010
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Congrats on your huge win for the wedding invitation challenge, Karly! I have been a fan of yours since the beginning and I am so happy for you - really looking forward to seeing your finished line here on Minted, I know it will be gorgeous : ) On a side note, I just got a job with Spark Stationery out of SD, I see you print with them sometimes - I was so excited when I saw you on their list ; )

cadence paige design on Mar 27 2010
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I'd love to grab a cup of joe sometime! I'm dying for a cafe patio and some fresh air as soon as we get some nicer weather! :) We'll plan something soon.

cadence paige design on Mar 24 2010
cadence paige design
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Hi Karly, I had to add you as one of my favorites. Everything you create is charming and done to perfection! Way to represent Columbus! :)

Sandhya Rao on Mar 09 2010
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Thanks for you comment Karly. Btw, I read your interview with Minted. You are such an inspiration!

Design Lotus on Jan 11 2010
Design Lotus
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All those well deserved minted awards are ruining your designer page. hahaha

Mandy Gordon on Oct 14 2009
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Thanks for all your nice comments, Karly. I was just wondering if you know Laurie Mee, she and I used to work together just outside of Boston.

stacey day on Oct 08 2009
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CONGRATS on your win for "folksy floral". it is stunning and well-deserving of its win!! you are the most talented designer, and i love everything you create. thank you so much for your nice comment. it really means more to me than you know coming from you. not only are you a great designer but also a really sweet person, and i admire that about you. thanks again :)!

stacey day on Aug 24 2009
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karly- thanks so much for your sweet comment. i am in awe of your work. your clean and sophisticated style and lovely illustrations are always inspiring, and it means so much to me to hear from you.

Candice Leigh on Jul 08 2009
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Congrats on another well-deserved win, Karly!

guess what? on Jul 03 2009
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Congratulations on Footsteps in the snow, Karly! This was definitely one of my favorites. I'm kind of bummed about Sweet Tooth, though (that was my absolute favorite), but I'm sure it'll be an editor's pick. All of your holiday submissions were so beautiful - every one of them got a 5 from me. :) Your talent never ceases to amaze me! :)

Gleaux on Jun 22 2009
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Karly, I just wanted to send a quick note to thank you for commenting on a Gleaux design. I am honored.... your work is so consistently wonderful, both in concept and design. It appears that you work out both so effortlessly!! So inspiring. Xoxo, Erika

annie clark on May 29 2009
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thanks! i've been an admirer of your work for so long - it was so great to finally meet you at nss :)

Katie Leggitt on May 04 2009
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I just wanted to tell you how much I love your designs! Flower Child is my absolute favorite!

SunnyJuly on Apr 23 2009
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Congrats on your wins, I LOVE animal crackers, it was a favorite of mine. Your work is genius, great job. Cant wait to see what else you come up with :) Erin

marabou design on Apr 06 2009
marabou design
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Your a pirate's life invite is absolutely charming. great work!

Sharon on Apr 02 2009
Sharon
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Hi Karly. You are really blessed with quite a talent for creating unique & beautiful designs. I'm always amazed to see what you come up. You are like our Minted Mentor that pushes all of us to stretch farther with our work. Thank you so much. :)

Candice Leigh on Mar 04 2009
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Thank you so much for your comments, Karly! I really appreciate your support. Your work is always flawless :o)

Ann Rae Paperie on Mar 02 2009
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Hi Karly, Congratulations on another win! "Cotton" is so beautiful...I just love it!

kelli hall on Feb 26 2009
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Hi Karly! Thanks for leaving me such a nice comment--You are incredibly talented, so your words mean a lot to me ; ) Also, I'd would absolutely love to meet up for coffee when you make your visit Charleston! Just drop me an email when you are planning on coming to town--its: kellimariehall@gmail.com

Sandhya Rao on Feb 23 2009
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heheehhe ! i won't say i told you so that you would win ;) good job Karly!

flock press on Feb 21 2009
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Congrats on the win with cotton! LOVE the simplicity and softness.

Sandhya on Jan 14 2009

great job on your wins! :)

Kerry on Jan 13 2009

Congratulations on both your wins! Autumn Wreath was my favorite. I always look forward to seeing your designs.

Carrie on Jan 13 2009

Congratulations again Karly! Autumn wreath was one of my favorites!

lori on Jan 12 2009

Congratulations on your winning designs, Karly! Your work always has such a beautiful aesthetic to it - really lovely! :)

kelli on Dec 09 2008

Thanks for your lovely words...I really admire your work, so it means a lot to me that you've taken the time to leave me such a nice comment ; )

Sandhya on Nov 13 2008

Karly, I just saw your message, thanks for the wishes :)

Karly D. on Nov 06 2008

Thank you so much to everyone for their very generous comments. It means a lot to me ;)

lori on Oct 31 2008

Congrats again, Karly! Charmed was my absolute favorite - so creative and lovely! :)

Heidi on Oct 29 2008

Congratulations Karly! Your designs are beautiful!

Kerry on Oct 27 2008

Congrats on your winning designs (holiday and menu)! Gorgeous work!

Sandhya on Oct 24 2008

i know good design, when i see yours! congrats once again Karly!

lori on Oct 08 2008

Congratulations again, Karly! Your designs are always so excellent!! I LOVE holiday in the city and winer berries! Fantastic work :)

Sandhya on Oct 08 2008

Congrats on your wins! Well deserved and a you sure an inspiration for other designers like me :) Keep it coming!

Allison on Sep 26 2008

Karly keep up the wonderful work, and keep submitting designs!! Yours are among my favorites.

lori on Sep 12 2008

Congratulations on another winning design, Karly! You're awesome :)

Karly on Aug 23 2008

Thank you so much to everyone for your kind messages. It really means a lot to me to get your feedback!

lori on Aug 21 2008

Sorry so late, but congratulations - again :) You totally deserve it! I love how clean and elegant ALL your designs are. You're layout and type skills are so awesome!!!

Kerry on Aug 17 2008

Your design aesthetic and attention to detail are inspiring ; )

Amy on Aug 07 2008

Your typography skills blow my mind!! Inspiring...

Jessica on Aug 01 2008

Congrats on the win! Love your website.

Karly on Jul 31 2008

Your message put a smile on my face :) Thank you!

Sandhya on Jul 31 2008

You have a great flair for good design. I, especially like the way you correlate type with image.

Karly on Jul 28 2008

Thank you so much for your sweet comments. I really appreciate it!!

Andrea on Jul 18 2008

your website is really great. you have such an established personal design "look" & I really enjoy reviewing your work