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Carolyn Nicks

Carolyn Nicks. Based in Fort Collins, CO, US.

  • 199 awards won
  • 695 comments made
  • 18052 votes cast
  • Minted on Nov 18 2014
  • https://www.minted.com/creative/cnicks

Awards

  • winner 17
  • editor pick 182

About Carolyn Nicks

Hi! I'm Carolyn, a graphic designer from Iowa, now living in Colorado. Design has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember, I absolutely love getting wrapped up in the smallest of details.

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Karidy Walker on Jul 13 2025
Karidy Walker
  • Minted Apr 14, 2013

Hey sweet friend! I've been so incredibly busy this year and have been terrible about replying to comments. I'm so sorry. Thank you so much for the message you left me about my corporate holiday cards. It means so much coming from you. xoxo

FRANI on Sep 05 2022
FRANI
  • Minted Aug 21, 2019

Dear Carolyn, fresh back from my vacation in France I would like to thank you with some delay for your like for "Calendar Page". I hope you had a sunny summertime! Best wishes - Nicole

Courtney Crane on Nov 06 2021
Courtney Crane
  • Minted Dec 12, 2014

Hi Caroline. Thank you for the like on Rivers. We appreciate the support. Best! Jenny & Courtney

AK Graphics on Dec 08 2020
AK Graphics
  • Minted Sep 20, 2010

Hi Carolyn! Thank you for the likes / comments on my wedding entries! You are the sweetest!! Made my day! Yours are stunning as always; good luck and happy holidays! xoxo

Creo Study on Jul 23 2020
Creo Study
  • Minted Jul 13, 2015

Hi Carolyn! So totally in love with all of your clean, modern, airy new year cards! They’re perfect. Good luck :)

Amy Hall on Aug 25 2019
Amy Hall
  • Minted Nov 5, 2012

Hi Carolyn, Thank you for the like on my PB submission. I appreciate it. Best of luck.

Kara Aina on Aug 21 2019
Kara Aina
  • Minted Sep 24, 2018

Carolyn, thank you for the like on my Prickly Pear piece. Much appreciated :)

Jennifer Holbrook on Jun 13 2019
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Carolyn, thanks so much for your like on "Ornamental Tree"! I appreciate it so much. All the best.

Pine Street Creative on Jul 19 2018
Pine Street Creative
  • Minted Nov 24, 2012

Hey Carolyn! Thanks for the suggestion on my Hoppy Easter design. I was debating about the year myself, so glad you made the suggestion. I made it into 2018 - LMK what you think & thanks!!

Kelly Schmidt on Apr 27 2018
Kelly Schmidt
  • Minted Jun 18, 2014

Thanks for your feedback Carolyn! And yes, I can definitely do more colourways and can even do some solid colour ones so I suppose the most important thing is getting the best version for voting up there. Thanks so much for your help!! I really appreciate your feedback :)

Kelly Schmidt on Apr 27 2018
Kelly Schmidt
  • Minted Jun 18, 2014

Thanks for your comment on my Bold and Bright Peace and Joy design Carolyn! I'm curious, do you think it will work for more customers because more photos will fit in this format, rather than a full bleed photo? I found this multicolour version only worked with a few photos because most of the photos are more muted and you really need a pop of bright colour in the photo to work with this one... that's actually what I'm struggling with!

curiouszhi on May 31 2017
curiouszhi
  • Minted Dec 17, 2013

Thanks Carolyn for your sweet comment on my religious card design (Botanicals) - it's such a complement coming from a talented designer like yourself! xx

Wildfield Paper Co on May 30 2017
Wildfield Paper Co
  • Minted Jan 4, 2013

Thank you SO much Carolyn! It means so much! While I was voting I came across several of your cards that I was like...."heck yes I will buy this!....this deserves a 5!" so the feeling is definitely mutual!! xoxo

Susan Moyal on May 13 2017
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Carolyn thank you very much for your nice comment! love your greeting card entries....I'm sure you have more holiday can't wait to see all of your beautiful designs:)

Julie Hebert on Mar 02 2017
Julie Hebert
  • Minted Dec 15, 2014

Carolyn, Thank you for the like on my "Rosé Et Bébé" shower invite. I love your detailed work. Wishing you continued success!

Susan Moyal on Mar 01 2017
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Carolyn thank you very much you just made my day!! I love your beautiful entry:)

Lori Wemple on Feb 28 2017
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

Thank you so much for the catch and kind comment! Your baby ahower designs are so sweet! xx

Nicoletta Savod on Feb 15 2017
Nicoletta Savod
  • Minted Apr 9, 2012

Thank you for the likes, Carolyn! I just love your submissions for the baby announcements. Those bows are the sweetest!

Faith Dorn on Feb 07 2017
Faith Dorn
  • Minted Jan 19, 2014

Thank you so much for the like, Carolyn..so appreciative :) Your designs are so nice. I especially like bold love, sleek lines, and distressed tile..and your current entries :) all the best!

BreeAnn Veenstra on Feb 07 2017
BreeAnn Veenstra
  • Minted Jan 25, 2017

Hi Carolyn, thank you for the warm welcome to Minted! :)

Kelly Schmidt on Jan 16 2017
Kelly Schmidt
  • Minted Jun 18, 2014

Thanks, Carolyn!! And congrats on the Special Collection award as well! That was one of my favourite Save the Dates! Awesome that is going to be a full suite! :)

Susan Moyal on Jan 12 2017
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Carolyn thank you so much for the nice message!! I have to say a huge thank you once again for your amazing suggestion back in the critiquing phase on my design..it really helped it get to where it ended up!! :) Congrats once again to you!

Phrosné Barwood on Nov 14 2016
Phrosné Barwood
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

Carolyn, thank you for your encouraging comments on my wedding entries, I truly appreciate it. Your entries are beautiful and I look forward to seeing them in the announcement!

Nazia Hyder on Nov 06 2016
Nazia Hyder
  • Minted May 8, 2012

Hi Carolyn,thankyou so much for the wonderful words on my Chinoiserie Chic design,veru much appreciated. As always love your submissions :)

Susan Moyal on Oct 23 2016
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Carolyn thank you very much for your great suggestions!! I'm going to give them a try tonight :)

Susan Moyal on Sep 29 2016
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Carolyn thank you so much for you nice message totally made my day!! Your entries are gorgeous I just love your distressed tile its one of my favorites…so so beautiful!!

Christie Kelly on May 05 2016
Christie Kelly
  • Minted Dec 17, 2014

Thank you Carolyn!!! You have so many great designs! Here's to a great *holiday* season!

Chris Griffith on May 05 2016
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Carolyn, you are so sweet. Yours are the same! Best of luck in this daunting challenge. I know you will do so well. And congrats on CMYK.

Debb W on May 04 2016
Debb W
  • Minted Jul 14, 2011

Hi Carolyn, I appreciate the note! You have so many awesome submission! I can tell you enjoy design. It's fun to see what you will come up with!

Nazia Hyder on Apr 26 2016
Nazia Hyder
  • Minted May 8, 2012

Thank you so much Carolyn for your helpful ideas on my Festive Spirits design,I really appreciate it. As always your work is so exquisite!

Erin Niehenke on Apr 26 2016
Erin Niehenke
  • Minted Oct 30, 2012

Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments on my peppermint design - I agree with you about the desert photos! Good thinking. I've switched it up, although I hope it's not too literal now. The kraft background also works great! Thank you!

Susan Moyal on Mar 02 2016
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Carolyn thank you very much for the like! Love your Couples brew such a great idea:)

Sharon O. on Jan 12 2016
Sharon O.
  • Minted May 3, 2014

Hi Carolyn, Thank you so much for the likes on my designs. I've been feeling a bit low the past few days but your likes really cheered me up :) Good luck with your gorgeous submissions!

Jennifer Postorino on Jan 06 2016
Jennifer Postorino
  • Minted Dec 27, 2008

awe, you just made my day! i can't wait to see the new version! it was lovely before and the details were spot on ( love the little pale blue stork)!!! that could always be customized to whatever the couple is having as well ;)

Nazia Hyder on Dec 21 2015
Nazia Hyder
  • Minted May 8, 2012

Thank you so much for your generous & heart warming wishes. I wish you a good Holiday Season & a Happy New Year :)

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Susan Moyal on Feb 17 2015
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Carolyn thank you for the like! Your work is beautiful. Bottles and beers is great!

Nazia Hyder on Jan 20 2015
Nazia Hyder
  • Minted May 8, 2012

Yeay! I'm so happy for your wedding picks Carolyn,you had some beautiful entries. You have a very elegant & chic style,keep up the good work! Very tasteful!

Amy Hall on Jan 19 2015
Amy Hall
  • Minted Nov 5, 2012

Thank you for the like! Your work is really nice.

Sarah Curry on Jan 16 2015
Sarah Curry
  • Minted Oct 12, 2011

Congrats on all of your wins, Carolyn!! Your entries were beautiful!

Chris Griffith on Jan 16 2015
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Oh gosh, now seeing 2 wins! Awesome!

Chris Griffith on Jan 16 2015
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Big congrats Carolyn on the wedding challenge win!!!!!

Penelope Poppy on Jan 16 2015
Penelope Poppy
  • Minted May 18, 2010

Congrats on your win Carolyn!!

Kelsey Cashman on Jan 16 2015
Kelsey Cashman
  • Minted Nov 11, 2014

Congrats on all your wins, that's incredible! Here's to many, many more!! :)

Beth Schneider on Jan 11 2015
Beth Schneider
  • Minted Sep 17, 2010

Thanks, you are very welcome! Good luck!

Pine Street Creative on Jan 10 2015
Pine Street Creative
  • Minted Nov 24, 2012

Thanks for your help! What I was thinking was to kinda make the twins card liek a fine art print where the artist signs their name and dates. I was thinking of doing the lien like you suggested but wanted to see what others thought of the style first ;) Thanks for your time!

Kaydi Bishop on Jan 09 2015
Kaydi Bishop
  • Minted Jun 29, 2012

Aww thanks so much for the sweet comment Carolyn! I am really loving your style! It is so refreshing to me :) Can't wait to see more!!

Jennifer Postorino on Dec 30 2014
Jennifer Postorino
  • Minted Dec 27, 2008

Carolyn, I'm glad I can help out a little :) Your designs are lovely! Keep submitting... I have a feeling you have some wins in your future ;) Happy New year!!!

Chris Griffith on Dec 30 2014
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Carolyn I changed my design with your suggestions in mind. If you have time, let me know what you think. Thanks again! http://www.minted.com/design-rating/284226

fatfatin on Dec 15 2014
fatfatin
  • Minted Jul 16, 2009

thanks for dropping me a thank you note...you're most welcome, carolyn! happy designing :)

Snow and Ivy on Dec 10 2014
Snow and Ivy
  • Minted Mar 7, 2010

Thanks for your sweet comment, Carolyn!!

Snow and Ivy on Dec 08 2014
Snow and Ivy
  • Minted Mar 7, 2010

I LOVE your submissions - so fresh and exciting!! Welcome to Minted - can't wait to see more of your work!!

Kelsey Cashman on Dec 05 2014
Kelsey Cashman
  • Minted Nov 11, 2014

Hi Carolyn! That is SO cool, were you in the College of Design? Loving your work, especially Olive Branches. Best of luck in the challenges and thanks for the comment. I love meeting fellow ISU peeps, haha. Super jealous that you live in CA, by the way :)

Phrosné Barwood on Nov 25 2014
Phrosné Barwood
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

Welcome!

Carrie ONeal on Nov 24 2014
Carrie ONeal
  • Minted Jan 17, 2010

you are so very, very welcome!! happy you're here!! :)

Kimberly Morgan on Nov 23 2014
Kimberly Morgan
  • Minted Aug 2, 2009

Thank you, and welcome to Minted. You have some pretty entries!