Katie Wahn

Katie Wahn. Based in Westborough, MA.

  • 16 awards won
  • 339 comments made
  • 11902 votes cast

Awards

  • winner 5
  • editor pick 11

About Katie Wahn

With a background in both fine arts and graphic design, I have been working as a graphic designer for the past 12 years. Minted introduced me to the world of stationery and I've been hooked ever since. My passion lies in marrying old with new—creating something with both a vintage flair and a modern twist.

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k notes LLC on May 08 2012
k notes LLC
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011
  • 8 Awards
  • 3241 Comments made
  • 17294 Votes cast

Thanks right back! :)

k notes LLC on May 08 2012
k notes LLC
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011
  • 8 Awards
  • 3241 Comments made
  • 17294 Votes cast

Hey, Katie - glad to see you as the featured Mintie on the homepage!

chocomocacino on Apr 24 2012
chocomocacino
  • Minted Feb 23, 2010
  • 30 Awards
  • 1230 Comments made
  • 3737 Votes cast

Thanks Katie! Can't wait for your beautiful submissions as well!

Debb W on Mar 10 2012
Debb W
  • Minted Jul 14, 2011
  • 1 Award
  • 699 Comments made
  • 12238 Votes cast

Hi Katie, i'm a little late, but i guess it is never too late to say congratulations on your notebook win! Love your creations!

jenincmyk on Feb 28 2012
jenincmyk
  • Minted Dec 10, 2010
  • 12 Awards
  • 640 Comments made
  • 8425 Votes cast

congrats on your wins, Katie... such a pretty notebook!

Alethea and Ruth on Feb 27 2012
Alethea and Ruth
  • Minted Sep 18, 2010
  • 50 Awards
  • 65 Comments made
  • 6237 Votes cast

congrats on your notebook wins - i love the soft bouquet design!

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

Congrats on your lovely win! :D

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

Congrats on your wins, Katie! Loved those submissions! :)

Stacey Meacham on Feb 02 2012
Stacey Meacham
  • Minted Sep 3, 2011
  • 24 Awards
  • 1300 Comments made
  • 11947 Votes cast

2 wins, yeah! Congrats.

rose eckford on Jan 21 2012
rose eckford
  • Minted Oct 6, 2009
  • 10 Awards
  • 266 Comments made
  • 642 Votes cast

Thanks Katie, you are so kind, thanks for the comment on my whimsy award! Best wishes for all your beautiful designs in 2012 :)

rose eckford on Nov 15 2011
rose eckford
  • Minted Oct 6, 2009
  • 10 Awards
  • 266 Comments made
  • 642 Votes cast

Hi Katie, thanks so much for your help with my 'happily ever after' print. I'll have a play around today and see how I go with that crazy bow! hehe

jenincmyk on Oct 15 2011
jenincmyk
  • Minted Dec 10, 2010
  • 12 Awards
  • 640 Comments made
  • 8425 Votes cast

Hi Katie! Thanks so much for your kind comment on my "forevergreen" design for the Head Over Heels challenge. It means a lot to hear from someone who's got some awards under her belt! I admire your design style - it's cool and refined. I especially like the "thoughtful" illustration you submitted for the Chronicle Books challenge - it's so unique! :)

Erin Pescetto on Sep 30 2011
Erin Pescetto
  • Minted Dec 1, 2010
  • 14 Awards
  • 316 Comments made
  • 4547 Votes cast

I'd love for you to check out my latest update to Straight Shooter! Your advice really helped, I think I was overthinking it! Let me know what you think. Thanks!!!

Hello Hailey on Sep 13 2011
Hello Hailey
  • Minted Mar 7, 2010
  • 52 Awards
  • 1672 Comments made
  • 11676 Votes cast

thanks so much Katie!!

chocomocacino on Jun 20 2011
chocomocacino
  • Minted Feb 23, 2010
  • 30 Awards
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hi katie thankss!! hmmm yeahh have u tried without lines??? i dunnoo how it looks but the bottom design is so pretty... thought keep it simple on the pic?

Jill Means on May 24 2011
Jill Means
  • Minted May 11, 2010
  • 28 Awards
  • 880 Comments made
  • 15547 Votes cast

Katie: that's cool that your design was featured on the blog!

Paper Dahlia on Apr 14 2011
Paper Dahlia
  • Minted Jun 28, 2008
  • 51 Awards
  • 1307 Comments made
  • 7022 Votes cast

Thanks, Katie! I really appreciate your kind words... it really means a lot to me! :)

Jennifer Wick on Apr 12 2011
Jennifer Wick
  • Minted Sep 2, 2010
  • 65 Awards
  • 1330 Comments made
  • 6949 Votes cast

Thanks so much Katie! I hope we can have a PHila Mintie meet up some day so I can meet you and any other PA designers ; )

Jennifer Wick on Dec 14 2010
Jennifer Wick
  • Minted Sep 2, 2010
  • 65 Awards
  • 1330 Comments made
  • 6949 Votes cast

Katie, thank you so much for the helpful advice with my design - I was stuck, and you were able to see what wasn't working : ) I toured your website, and your work is spectacular! Thanks again!

Gwendolyn on Dec 01 2010
Gwendolyn
  • Minted Dec 1, 2010
  • 12 Comments made
  • 30 Votes cast

Hi Katie! Thank you for your comment I appreciate it. Love what you are up to!

Laura Hankins on Nov 28 2010
Laura Hankins
  • Minted Aug 13, 2008
  • 40 Awards
  • 1360 Comments made
  • 6388 Votes cast

I'm clogging up your message area, but wanted to thank you for the kind words- I really appreciate it! :)

Jana Volfova on Nov 24 2010
Jana Volfova
  • Minted May 11, 2010
  • 19 Awards
  • 686 Comments made
  • 6431 Votes cast

Thank you Katie! :)

Laura Hankins on Nov 13 2010
Laura Hankins
  • Minted Aug 13, 2008
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Thank you so much for the sweet comment Katie!

Laura Hankins on Nov 05 2010
Laura Hankins
  • Minted Aug 13, 2008
  • 40 Awards
  • 1360 Comments made
  • 6388 Votes cast

Congrats on TWO designs in the top ten- awesome!!

marabou design on Nov 05 2010
marabou design
  • Minted Jan 18, 2009
  • 48 Awards
  • 1288 Comments made
  • 4974 Votes cast

Congratulations Katie! Cupid's Arrow was one of my favorite designs in the minibook challenge.

Yolanda Mariak Chendak on Nov 04 2010
Yolanda Mariak Chendak
  • Minted Jan 20, 2010
  • 21 Awards
  • 1021 Comments made
  • 4987 Votes cast

Congrats Katie, WOO HOO two designs in the top ten... way to go :D

Jana Volfova on Oct 23 2010
Jana Volfova
  • Minted May 11, 2010
  • 19 Awards
  • 686 Comments made
  • 6431 Votes cast

Katie, thank you for your comment (re: simple waves)! So sweet of you. Last night when I uploaded the last version I was wondering if I should even bother...hahaha

Paper Dahlia on Oct 04 2010
Paper Dahlia
  • Minted Jun 28, 2008
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Sorry to make you worry! ;) I've just always been told that a design should be well within the .25" safety zone. When a design is trimmed the cutter margin is usually .125" so if your border is only .125" then it could be a problem. I've also had borders in the safety zone that were trimmed slightly off and made the piece unusable, so that's why I try not to use them.

Paper Dahlia on Oct 04 2010
Paper Dahlia
  • Minted Jun 28, 2008
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Hi Katie! No problem... .25" or larger is best and it should be well within the .25" safety zone. Personally I try to stay away from borders because there is too much room for error when it's trimmed. Really like your designs, btw. :)

Yolanda Mariak Chendak on Oct 03 2010
Yolanda Mariak Chendak
  • Minted Jan 20, 2010
  • 21 Awards
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Thanks Katie for your sweet comments.. I can't wait to see your designs :)

Yolanda Mariak Chendak on Sep 26 2010
Yolanda Mariak Chendak
  • Minted Jan 20, 2010
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Hi Katie... yeah I guess it would be a far trip to NYC. Hopefully you can make it... I love to meet you.

Yolanda Mariak Chendak on Sep 25 2010
Yolanda Mariak Chendak
  • Minted Jan 20, 2010
  • 21 Awards
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Hi Katie... are you going to the NYC meet up? BTW... your minibook submissions were awesome :)

Betta on Sep 22 2010
Betta
  • Minted Sep 9, 2009
  • 13 Awards
  • 258 Comments made
  • 4558 Votes cast

Thanks for your comments on Carnival. I created a new version of it, Marquee, and am now torn between the two. I've come to realize that stationery design is a lot more challenging than it looks!

Hello Hailey on Jun 12 2010
Hello Hailey
  • Minted Mar 7, 2010
  • 52 Awards
  • 1672 Comments made
  • 11676 Votes cast

Hi Katie! Thanks for leaving the comment on my site - always excited to get positive feedback as well :) You have such a great style, I can't wait to see what you come up with next!