Yolanda Mariak Chendak

Yolanda Mariak Chendak. Based in Whitehouse Station, NJ.

  • 21 awards won
  • 1021 comments made
  • 4987 votes cast

Awards

  • winner 5
  • 1st place winner 1
  • editor pick 15

About Yolanda Mariak Chendak

Yolanda is a designer who is enthusiastic about all things paper, crazy about anything retro and has a serious crush on European design. Although her career has mainly been in advertising and marketing she has always been passionate about stationery design. She believes all life's celebrations should start out with beautiful stationery.

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Heather Francisco on Mar 09 2012
Heather Francisco
  • Minted Sep 6, 2011
  • 8 Awards
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Thank you so much Yolanda! Congratulations on your win also!

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

You are so so sweet, Yolanda! Thanks for the note. Can't wait to see you in May!!

Jennifer Wick on Feb 11 2012
Jennifer Wick
  • Minted Sep 2, 2010
  • 65 Awards
  • 1329 Comments made
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Yolanda, you are soooooo kind, your comments always make my day! Well, right back at you - I love your work and I'm still i awe of your London invite. I hope to see you again at the NSS minted party this year! Maybe I'll even be brave enough to go out afterwards (doubtful, but we'll see ; )

guess what? on Feb 02 2012
guess what?
  • Minted May 6, 2008
  • 36 Awards
  • 3526 Comments made
  • 7357 Votes cast

Thank you so much for your sweet comment, Yolanda! Congratulations again, to you! I love your illustrations! :)

CML Designs on Jan 19 2012
CML Designs
  • Minted Oct 11, 2011
  • 5 Comments made
  • 32 Votes cast

THanks! good luck to you as well

CML Designs on Jan 19 2012
CML Designs
  • Minted Oct 11, 2011
  • 5 Comments made
  • 32 Votes cast

I am in bedminster.

Wendy Van Ryn on Jan 18 2012
Wendy Van Ryn
  • Minted May 13, 2011
  • 12 Awards
  • 769 Comments made
  • 11975 Votes cast

Congratulations Yolanda! Great job on your designs! (And thank you for your kind comment) :-)

Stacey Meacham on Jan 18 2012
Stacey Meacham
  • Minted Sep 3, 2011
  • 24 Awards
  • 1289 Comments made
  • 11947 Votes cast

congrats. your something old wins are just perfect.

j.bartyn design on Jan 17 2012
j.bartyn design
  • Minted Jan 19, 2010
  • 63 Awards
  • 129 Comments made
  • 13616 Votes cast

Congratulations!

guess what? on Jan 17 2012
guess what?
  • Minted May 6, 2008
  • 36 Awards
  • 3526 Comments made
  • 7357 Votes cast

Thank you so much, Yolanda! Congrats again to you, too! Fabulous!!! :)

Britt Clendenen on Jan 17 2012
Britt Clendenen
  • Minted Oct 24, 2011
  • 3 Awards
  • 630 Comments made
  • 1270 Votes cast

Congrats on your dynamic duo of London and Paris Yolanda!

chocomocacino on Jan 17 2012
chocomocacino
  • Minted Feb 23, 2010
  • 30 Awards
  • 1231 Comments made
  • 3737 Votes cast

I know it will win! COngratsss on double awesome jobs!!

k notes LLC on Jan 17 2012
k notes LLC
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011
  • 8 Awards
  • 3237 Comments made
  • 17294 Votes cast

Thanks back at ya, Yolanda!

Jana Volfova on Jan 17 2012
Jana Volfova
  • Minted May 11, 2010
  • 19 Awards
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  • 6431 Votes cast

Congrats on your wins Yolanda!!! I love your winning designs!

k notes LLC on Jan 17 2012
k notes LLC
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011
  • 8 Awards
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  • 17294 Votes cast

Congrats on First and Third, Yolanda - great stuff!!!

Sandy Pons on Jan 17 2012
Sandy Pons
  • Minted Sep 10, 2008
  • 11 Awards
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  • 20833 Votes cast

Right back at ya! Way to go, so awesome! Hope to see you again in May?

Jill Means on Jan 17 2012
Jill Means
  • Minted May 11, 2010
  • 28 Awards
  • 880 Comments made
  • 15547 Votes cast

Congratulations! You deserve it!

Katie Dirksen on Jan 17 2012
Katie Dirksen
  • Minted Aug 25, 2011
  • 9 Awards
  • 113 Comments made
  • 2836 Votes cast

Congrats on your wins! I love those two!

Sarah Curry on Jan 17 2012
Sarah Curry
  • Minted Oct 12, 2011
  • 7 Awards
  • 361 Comments made
  • 3324 Votes cast

Congrats on your two top 3 wins! I loved the travel-inspired designs! Well done.

k notes LLC on Jan 14 2012
k notes LLC
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011
  • 8 Awards
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  • 17294 Votes cast

Hi, Yolanda! Just wanted to thank you for your Christmas card - love that it was one of your Minted designs! Your kids are adorable! Thanks, also, for your note to "Minties" - it was so great to learn more about you. Happy New Year and best of luck to you in 2012 (not that you need luck!) :)

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

Loved your card and deeply appreciate your kind note. What fun we had exchanging holiday cards! It was nice to meet your family, pets included! Happy New Year!

guess what? on Jan 05 2012
guess what?
  • Minted May 6, 2008
  • 36 Awards
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  • 7357 Votes cast

Hi Yolanda! Thank you so much for your beautiful holiday cards! Your boys are adorable!! Thank you for taking the time to write us a personal note, too! It was great to hear about you and your family! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season, and I hope your New Year is fabulous!! It's been great getting to know you, here at Minted! Take care!! :)

Susan Asbill on Dec 21 2011
Susan Asbill
  • Minted Jun 6, 2011
  • 14 Awards
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  • 16118 Votes cast

Thanks so much for the lovely holiday card! Your kids are so cute and I love your address stamp too. It was nice to learn a little bit more about you and I'm glad to hear that business is booming. The teaching gig sounds like fun. Happy holidays!

Sandy Pons on Dec 21 2011
Sandy Pons
  • Minted Sep 10, 2008
  • 11 Awards
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  • 20833 Votes cast

Hi Yolanda-Thank you so much for your lovely Christmas card. Your kids are just adorable and I'm so glad your teaching is going well. Enjoy the days ahead!

root beer float on Dec 17 2011
root beer float
  • Minted Oct 1, 2011
  • 5 Awards
  • 47 Comments made
  • 580 Votes cast

Hi Yolanda! Thank you so much for the congrats on Fiesta Folk Art -- we really appreciate your sweet comment!! Congrats to you on Blessed Lace, Flourish Nupital!

Kristie Kern on Dec 12 2011
Kristie Kern
  • Minted Sep 15, 2011
  • 20 Awards
  • 41 Comments made
  • 7627 Votes cast

Thank you for your sweet message, Yolanda, and congrats to you, too!

lehan paper design on Dec 10 2011
lehan paper design
  • Minted Sep 20, 2010
  • 40 Awards
  • 1289 Comments made
  • 8518 Votes cast

Thanks for the note, Yolanda! And congrats to you on your Editor's Picks!! :o)

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

Thank you and congrats on your wins! I have a feeling London and Paris will be in the top 10 for sure! I love those designs. :)

My Playground on Dec 10 2011
My Playground
  • Minted Oct 28, 2010
  • 3 Awards
  • 630 Comments made
  • 3566 Votes cast

Yolanda, congratulations on your Editor's Picks!

Jana Volfova on Dec 09 2011
Jana Volfova
  • Minted May 11, 2010
  • 19 Awards
  • 686 Comments made
  • 6431 Votes cast

Thank you, Yolanda! Congratulations on your wins. x

The Occasional Hello on Dec 09 2011
The Occasional Hello
  • Minted Sep 16, 2010
  • 16 Awards
  • 419 Comments made
  • 11896 Votes cast

Yes, go Jersey...Congrats to you as well, Yolanda! You'll have a few more wins in the next one too, I have a feeling!

Jennifer Wick on Dec 09 2011
Jennifer Wick
  • Minted Sep 2, 2010
  • 65 Awards
  • 1329 Comments made
  • 6949 Votes cast

Thanks sooo much, Yolanda! I'm so glad to yours were picked too! And I know that your London wedding design will be one of the winners in the next challenge! : )

Hello Hailey on Dec 05 2011
Hello Hailey
  • Minted Mar 7, 2010
  • 52 Awards
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  • 11676 Votes cast

That is so cool!! I'm so flattered ;) Thanks Yolanda! I can't wait to see the something old/new challenge results - I drooled over your destination designs.

chocomocacino on Sep 21 2011
chocomocacino
  • Minted Feb 23, 2010
  • 30 Awards
  • 1231 Comments made
  • 3737 Votes cast

Thanks yolanda!! Its an honour you like my work.. How was ur new life?? Must be very exciting!! Hope u can submit for wedding challenge....

chocomocacino on Sep 21 2011
chocomocacino
  • Minted Feb 23, 2010
  • 30 Awards
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  • 3737 Votes cast

Thanks Yolanda... It's an honour that you like my design.. How was your new life? Must be very exciting!!

guess what? on Sep 20 2011
guess what?
  • Minted May 6, 2008
  • 36 Awards
  • 3526 Comments made
  • 7357 Votes cast

Hi Yolanda! Thanks so much for your nice comment! i really appreciate your feedback. You're so talented - I really love your work - very inspiring!! :)

Melanie Severin on Sep 18 2011
Melanie Severin
  • Minted May 19, 2011
  • 28 Awards
  • 1744 Comments made
  • 10323 Votes cast

Thank you so much for your sweet comments, Yolanda! Nothing like squeaking in a few submissions on a Sunday night before the deadline, huh ;) I LOVE you Weathered Berries design - just gorgeous!

ERAY on Sep 13 2011
ERAY
  • Minted May 30, 2011
  • 38 Awards
  • 478 Comments made
  • 3774 Votes cast

Hi Yolanda. Thanks for your comment on the win. Hey I just went to check out your website but it said that the Domain Name had expired. Thought you might want to know.

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

You party girl!! We'll miss you!

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

aw thanks Yolanda!!! Will you be at the NY meetup on Saturday!?

Jennifer Wick on Sep 13 2011
Jennifer Wick
  • Minted Sep 2, 2010
  • 65 Awards
  • 1329 Comments made
  • 6949 Votes cast

Thanks so much, Yolanda!! : )

nocciola design on Aug 04 2011
nocciola design
  • Minted Jan 9, 2010
  • 63 Awards
  • 2009 Comments made
  • 13352 Votes cast

Thanks so much Yolanda! Congrats. to you too - Legacy Wreath is so, so pretty!

Cecile Paper Lounge on Aug 04 2011
Cecile Paper Lounge
  • Minted Jul 20, 2010
  • 56 Awards
  • 1833 Comments made
  • 12917 Votes cast

Yolanda thank you so much and congrats on your win too!

Melanie Severin on Aug 03 2011
Melanie Severin
  • Minted May 19, 2011
  • 28 Awards
  • 1744 Comments made
  • 10323 Votes cast

Thank you so much, Yolanda, and big congrats to you too - Legacy Wreath was one of my faves!!!

Susan Asbill on Aug 03 2011
Susan Asbill
  • Minted Jun 6, 2011
  • 14 Awards
  • 642 Comments made
  • 16118 Votes cast

Congratulations on your win! I love that design.

Moglea on Aug 03 2011
Moglea
  • Minted Oct 6, 2009
  • 35 Awards
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  • 5857 Votes cast

Congrats on your first win!! love your design lady. :)

nocciola design on Jul 01 2011
nocciola design
  • Minted Jan 9, 2010
  • 63 Awards
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Thanks Yolanda - your Legacy Wreath is beautiful!! :)

nocciola design on Jun 17 2011
nocciola design
  • Minted Jan 9, 2010
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Thanks so much Yolanda!

Laura Hankins on Jun 17 2011
Laura Hankins
  • Minted Aug 13, 2008
  • 40 Awards
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  • 6388 Votes cast

Thanks, Yolanda! :)

robin ott design on May 31 2011
robin ott design
  • Minted Jun 6, 2010
  • 41 Awards
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  • 3784 Votes cast

Thank you for your comment Yolanda. I really debated submitting it so you made my day! I love your entries for this challenge. Best wishes!

Paper Dahlia on May 04 2011
Paper Dahlia
  • Minted Jun 28, 2008
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Thanks so much for your sweet message! I'm a fan of your work so it definitely put a smile on my face :)

Laura Hankins on Nov 28 2010
Laura Hankins
  • Minted Aug 13, 2008
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Thanks for the sweet message Yolanda, and congrats on your Editor's Picks!!

Laura Hankins on Nov 15 2010
Laura Hankins
  • Minted Aug 13, 2008
  • 40 Awards
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  • 6388 Votes cast

You have some great wedding entries Yolanda :) Every time I found myself liking a design I looked over and it was one of yours!

Hello Hailey on Nov 05 2010
Hello Hailey
  • Minted Mar 7, 2010
  • 52 Awards
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  • 11676 Votes cast

Thanks so much Yolanda!! I'm super excited : P

Katie Wahn on Nov 05 2010
Katie Wahn
  • Minted May 12, 2010
  • 16 Awards
  • 339 Comments made
  • 11902 Votes cast

thanks Yolanda!! Congrats on your win as well! How was the ny meet up? Wish I could have been there!

pottsdesign on Oct 20 2010
pottsdesign
  • Minted Jan 8, 2009
  • 34 Awards
  • 139 Comments made
  • 3719 Votes cast

hi Yolanda! GREAT meeting you too ;) what a great time! we will all have to get together again soon!!!

Pretty in Paper on Oct 19 2010
Pretty in Paper
  • Minted Feb 15, 2010
  • 5 Awards
  • 288 Comments made
  • 6445 Votes cast

It was so nice meeting you too! You did a great job of asking questions and keeping the conversation going. I wish I could have stayed longer! Thanks for the anniversary wishes!

Pretty in Paper on Oct 12 2010
Pretty in Paper
  • Minted Feb 15, 2010
  • 5 Awards
  • 288 Comments made
  • 6445 Votes cast

Thanks again Yolanda for the constructive feedback and kind words on my design! I truly appreciate your help!

Katie Wahn on Oct 03 2010
Katie Wahn
  • Minted May 12, 2010
  • 16 Awards
  • 339 Comments made
  • 11902 Votes cast

Thanks for the comment Yolanda! I keep thinking that design is TOO plain, but I feel like adding anything to it would be too much!

Paper Dahlia on Oct 03 2010
Paper Dahlia
  • Minted Jun 28, 2008
  • 51 Awards
  • 1306 Comments made
  • 7022 Votes cast

Hi Yolanda! Thanks for your sweet comment on my Garden Delight design! I love your Stitched Up design. I've been working on a heart design too but I think it's different enough. I always feel a little weird when there's a similar element used... bound to happen I suppose. Anyway, looking forward to seeing more of your work. You have a lovely style.

Katie Wahn on Sep 26 2010
Katie Wahn
  • Minted May 12, 2010
  • 16 Awards
  • 339 Comments made
  • 11902 Votes cast

Hi Yolanda! Thanks so much for your comments about the minibooks! Congrats on your latest win in the bday challenge! I would love to come to the minted meet up in NYC. I have no idea yet if I will be able to make it. I guess that's probably the closest they will get to either of our areas? (I'm about 30 minutes northwest of Philadelphia)

Candice Leigh on Sep 24 2010
Candice Leigh
  • Minted Aug 26, 2008
  • 15 Awards
  • 707 Comments made
  • 4497 Votes cast

Thank you so much for your nice comments on my minibook designs. I love your work and I think your Papercut Flowers design is one of the best in the challenge :o) Best of luck!!

nocciola design on Sep 16 2010
nocciola design
  • Minted Jan 9, 2010
  • 63 Awards
  • 2009 Comments made
  • 13352 Votes cast

That's very kind of you :) We'll see ... hope so!

nocciola design on Sep 16 2010
nocciola design
  • Minted Jan 9, 2010
  • 63 Awards
  • 2009 Comments made
  • 13352 Votes cast

Hi Yolanda, thank you for your comments - and congrats on your judges and editors picks for the happy birthday and holiday challenges!!