Serenity Avenue

Ashley Kallas. Based in Lacey, WA.

  • 43 awards won
  • 311 comments made
  • 18816 votes cast
  • Minted on Jun 12 2011
  • http://www.minted.com/designer/serenityavenue

Awards

  • winner 14
  • 1st place winner 1
  • editor pick 28

About Serenity Avenue

Hello! My name is Ashley and I'm an amature graphic designer with the passion to learn and desire to grow. I have always enjoyed being creative and love designing in my free time.

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Vanessa Noe on Dec 18 2012
Vanessa Noe
  • Minted Mar 23, 2011
  • 44 Comments made
  • 2067 Votes cast

Hey Ashley! I'm just going through and voting for the Valentine's Day Challenge. Your designs are fantastic and I just had to stop in and say hi. I too, am trying to grow as a designer and know how much it means when you get good feedback from others (artists especially). Gotta love the Minted community. Keep doing what you're doing!

Courtnie Johnson on Nov 04 2012
Courtnie Johnson
  • Minted Sep 29, 2010
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Thanks Ashley!

Henry and Emma on Oct 25 2012
Henry and Emma
  • Minted Apr 18, 2012
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Hi Ashley! Thanks for your encouragement on my calendar design. I'm a big fan of the Family Chronicles and Geometric Order. I'm not sure if you saw, but I'm in Moscow now. I'm teaching English and designing. Northfield still feels close to home, even if thousands of miles away :).

The Lovely Letters on Oct 23 2012
The Lovely Letters
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012
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Hi Ashley! just wanted to pop in and say good luck with the calendars, you have some awesome ones there! Phrosné

Giselle Zimmerman on Jul 26 2012
Giselle Zimmerman
  • Minted Apr 3, 2010
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Congrats on your wins !

Wondercloud Design on Jul 26 2012
Wondercloud Design
  • Minted Oct 9, 2010
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Thanks so much Ashley! Congrats on your wins as well!

kelli hall on Jul 26 2012
kelli hall
  • Minted Oct 24, 2008
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ashley! thank you for your lovely comment on my designs! It's so sweet of you ; )

Anupama on Jun 26 2012
Anupama
  • Minted Jan 26, 2012
  • 2 Awards
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Hey Ashley , congrats on the thank you challenge first place win!! :)

kerri spath on Jun 21 2012
kerri spath
  • Minted Jul 28, 2010
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congratulations on your first place win!!

Smeeta Sharma on Jun 21 2012
Smeeta Sharma
  • Minted Oct 28, 2010
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Congratulations on the Thank You challenge win. It was my favourite... Makes me smile every time I see it!

Frooted Design on Jun 17 2012
Frooted Design
  • Minted Aug 4, 2009
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Hi Ashley, thanks for the comments on the holiday infographics card. I totally changed it and had it ready but didn't upload it in time ... I didn't want you to think I ignored your comment. I put those dots at the top at the last-minute and was on the fence about them, so i really appreciate you taking the time to give your input (especially with all entries!!)

Anupama on Jun 14 2012
Anupama
  • Minted Jan 26, 2012
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Hi Ashley, thanks for encouraging words on reindeer ribbon... I was glad that u liked my work .You are such a talented designer..love all your work.. :)

jenincmyk on Jun 14 2012
jenincmyk
  • Minted Dec 10, 2010
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Hi Ashley! Was just looking through your designs for sale and you've got such great work going on. Congrats on all your success with Minted -- keep up the great work! :)

Alethea and Ruth on Jun 08 2012
Alethea and Ruth
  • Minted Sep 18, 2010
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Thanks Ashley! Congrats on your picks as well - I love the type on your bridal shower bliss!

Kim Dietrich Elam on Jun 07 2012
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011
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Thanks for you sweet note, Ashley! and congrats to you on your +2, as well! :)

Alethea and Ruth on May 31 2012
Alethea and Ruth
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you rocked that baby shower challenge! congrats on all your wins!!

Giselle Zimmerman on May 30 2012
Giselle Zimmerman
  • Minted Apr 3, 2010
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Hi Ashley, thanks for your kind words ! And a big congrats to you too on all your wins ! You deserve it, your designs are stunning !

Kim Dietrich Elam on May 30 2012
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011
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:) thanks!

Kim Dietrich Elam on May 30 2012
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011
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Holy cow! I can't even count high enough to acknowledge ALL your wins - you are really nailing it this year! "Serenity now!" (from Seinfeld) Congrats!

Monica Schafer on May 30 2012
Monica Schafer
  • Minted Oct 25, 2010
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Congrats on your wins Ashley!! You are rockin' it! :)

Marabou on May 28 2012
Marabou
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Calling all Northwest Minties! Do you live in Washington, Oregon or Idaho? Join us for a Northwest Mintie Meet-Up! Saturday, August 11th 2012. Meet Minted's founder & CEO Mariam Naficy while mingling with fellow designers. Email brandy(at)maraboudesign(dot)com for more info!

Monica Schafer on Apr 26 2012
Monica Schafer
  • Minted Oct 25, 2010
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Hi Ashley! Thanks so much for your feedback on my floral burst design. I adjusted the font... any better or do you think I should choose a new one? Thx :)

Laura Jordan on Apr 25 2012
Laura Jordan
  • Minted Apr 3, 2012
  • 3 Awards
  • 13 Comments made
  • 1818 Votes cast

Thank you!! I'm so excited on my first win!! Absolutely love your style.

Dreaming Inspirations on Apr 24 2012
Dreaming Inspirations
  • Minted Feb 13, 2011
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Thank You!!! Congrats on all your recent wins as well I love your work!!

Mariel Joy on Apr 24 2012
Mariel Joy
  • Minted Jun 16, 2010
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congrats on your recent wins! i love your style :)

Kristie Kern on Apr 21 2012
Kristie Kern
  • Minted Sep 15, 2011
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Congrats to you, too, Ashley! I LOVE your series in this challenge. Really stunning!

Heather Francisco on Apr 20 2012
Heather Francisco
  • Minted Sep 6, 2011
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congrats on your wins Ashley!

Dreaming Inspirations on Apr 20 2012
Dreaming Inspirations
  • Minted Feb 13, 2011
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Congrats on your wins!!! I love them!!!

Kim Dietrich Elam on Apr 06 2012
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011
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Thanks so much for the congratulations, Ashley! Congrats on your wins, tonight, also!! :)

Moe and Me on Apr 02 2012
Moe and Me
  • Minted Oct 14, 2009
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Hi ashley I wanted to send you a private email but I dont have one for you, could you email me at moeandme@live.ca

Cheer Up Press on Apr 01 2012
Cheer Up Press
  • Minted Apr 25, 2008
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wow, you are rocking this holiday competition. really loving your work so far.

a la amore on Mar 30 2012
a la amore
  • Minted Aug 31, 2011
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thanks for your help! LOVE all your entries for this!

That Girl Studio on Mar 30 2012
That Girl Studio
  • Minted Dec 23, 2011
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Thanks Ashley - you are spot on with your comments!

Monica Schafer on Mar 15 2012
Monica Schafer
  • Minted Oct 25, 2010
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Ashley, Thanks again for your help! I went with Cecily (which I think is pretty similar to Bickham Script)and like it better than any others I tried. Check it out when you get a chance. :)

Monica Schafer on Mar 15 2012
Monica Schafer
  • Minted Oct 25, 2010
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  • 15081 Votes cast

Ashley, Thanks so much for your feedback on my Vintage Flower design. I changed the font and posted a couple different options... let me know what you think if you don't mind... love your work!

Carol Fazio on Mar 14 2012
Carol Fazio
  • Minted Jun 23, 2011
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Thanks so much for your kind note on my Love Notes design! Appreciate the love!

Kim Dietrich Elam on Mar 04 2012
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011
  • 18 Awards
  • 5181 Comments made
  • 26374 Votes cast

Thanks so much for your feedback on New Little Piggies, Ashley! You were super helpful! Love that color site. I think I've improved it - would love your feedback, if you have time! I think I'm sticking to the square layout...

Kim Dietrich Elam on Feb 27 2012
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011
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  • 26374 Votes cast

THAT's got to feel good!!! 3 in the top 30 - you rocked that challenge! Congrats, Ashley - I love all 3!

Simply Shira on Feb 16 2012
Simply Shira
  • Minted Aug 1, 2011
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I was shopping this AM in Tuesday Morning and saw a cute children's book with a lion on the front cover and it made me think of you. Your Roaring Good Time Lion or some version of it would rock it in the current challenge. Like....Be Majestic or something like that.

berberlita on Feb 02 2012
berberlita
  • Minted Dec 3, 2011
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Thank you so much for your help ... that was such a noob mistake!

Kim Dietrich Elam on Jan 26 2012
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011
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  • 26374 Votes cast

Hey, Ashley! I'm second-guessing suggesting the portrait for your Double Cupcake Fun card - I really liked the size of the names in the original. I'm sorry my suggestion wasted so much of your time...I'm having a bad design week. Good luck with it what ever you do - those cupcakes and the banner are so great! You, on the other hand, are having a great design week - love all your entries!

Simply Shira on Jan 22 2012
Simply Shira
  • Minted Aug 1, 2011
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Many thanks for catching my template issue. I deleted it and resubmitted just to get it back up there. Taking your suggestions back to the drawing board. I can't thank you enough. Keep your fingers crossed I can work it out. I love your work...one of my favorite's is Roaring Good Time. Just love it!!!