Ilze Lucero

Ilze Lucero. Based in Clarkston, MI, US.

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About Ilze Lucero

I am a photographer, artist and designer. I'm always up for a challenge, find new medium to work in - photography and photoshop, watercolors, ink and acrylics. Creativity can not be contained.

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Von Sides on Apr 02 2020
Von Sides
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Hi Ilze, So nice to "meet" you in critique group! Your submissions look great. I am so flattered you like my work as well. Thanks and all the best, Von

frau brandt on Mar 16 2020
frau brandt
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Thank you so much for the encouraging likes, Ilze. All the best to you.

Akweley Creative on Feb 15 2020
Akweley Creative
  • Minted Jul 27, 2017
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Thank you for checking out my greeting cards, Ilze! All the best!

Benita Crandall on Feb 11 2020
Benita Crandall
  • Minted Jan 7, 2016
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Thank you Ilce! I appreciate it!.Love your design 'Dancing Snowy frame'!

FRANI on Feb 10 2020
FRANI
  • Minted Aug 21, 2019
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  • 2284 Votes cast

Hi Ilze, thank you so much for liking my submission „soooooooo much“. Your support is highly appreciated :) All the best - Nicole

Alison Jerry Designs on Jan 07 2020
Alison Jerry Designs
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Happy New year to you! Thanks so much for the likes on my totes! Appreciated. Best to you on your lovely submissions, Alison

Akweley Creative on Jan 07 2020
Akweley Creative
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Ilze, Happy New Year and thanks for your support! Wishing you a prosperous year!

Sudevi Sen on Jan 02 2020
Sudevi Sen
  • Minted Feb 3, 2019
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  • 943 Votes cast

Hi Ilze, Happy New Year and Thank You for your like on my design submission. I really appreciate it.

Lisa Travis on Dec 30 2019
Lisa Travis
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Hi Ilze, Happy New Year and thank you for the like on my Quickfire entry. I am in awe of how many you have entered!

Tanya Lee Design on Dec 26 2019
Tanya Lee Design
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  • 1735 Votes cast

Hi Illze--thank you so much for the likes on my designs! I truly appreciate it. Best of luck to you! I love your work.

Nikita Jariwala on Oct 15 2019
Nikita Jariwala
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Thank you for the like. Best of luck to you on the challenges!

Merian on Aug 05 2019
Merian
  • Minted Nov 3, 2017
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Hi Ilze, thanks for your like on my save the date design. You have some wonderful work! Best to you!

Chelsea And Marbles Paper on Jul 11 2019
Chelsea And Marbles Paper
  • Minted Nov 27, 2015
  • 3 Awards
  • 181 Comments made
  • 516 Votes cast

Hi! Thank you for your recent likes on my greeting card submissions :) Love your work, best of luck to you on the challenges!

Francois Carrara on Apr 18 2019
Francois Carrara
  • Minted May 17, 2017
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  • 1150 Votes cast

Hi Ilze, your comment on my black foill holiday design made my day! Thanks!

Eric Clegg on Apr 10 2019
Eric Clegg
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Hey Llze, thanks for your compliment on my Folk Art Peace. I really appreciated it! It came at a great time since I was feeling bummed that it wasn't getting much interest in the way of likes and I was thinking maybe it wasn't such a good design. Thanks again and good luck with the challenges!

Sejal Banker on Feb 24 2019
Sejal Banker
  • Minted Sep 21, 2018
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Hi Llze, Thank you so so much for your like and support on my submission. I’m grateful and truly appreciate it. Your work is so pretty! I wish you all the best !

Amy Ngo on Feb 24 2019
Amy Ngo
  • Minted Oct 17, 2014
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  • 294 Votes cast

Hello Ilze - thanks so much for the like and support! Best of luck!

Jair on Feb 22 2019
Jair
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Hi Ilze, Thank you so much for your like and support, best wishes and good luck in the challenges! :)

frau brandt on Feb 20 2019
frau brandt
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Thank you so much for the like on my entry. You have some beautiful submissions. All the best.

Laura Bolter Design on Feb 15 2019
Laura Bolter Design
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Hi Ilze! Thanks so much for your very generous comment on my Opulence design! It is very appreciated. Good luck in the challenge! xoxo

Mansi Verma on Feb 15 2019
Mansi Verma
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Hi Ilze, Thank you for your sweet comment on Midnight Dreams... Really appreciate it :)

Erin German Design on Feb 10 2019
Erin German Design
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Thank you for your comment on my Mod design! Gotta love pink and gold... ;)

Francois Carrara on Jan 28 2019
Francois Carrara
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Hi Ilze! Thank you for your like on my "tropical vibes" design. I am obsessed with the texture on your Blue Lagoon entry. It's so resort. Love it.

frau brandt on Jan 28 2019
frau brandt
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Thank you for the abundant likes. So encouraging, when you are among thousand of entries. Lovely to see your work.

Laura Bolter Design on Jan 23 2019
Laura Bolter Design
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Thank you so much for all of your very generous, kind comments on my designs! It's so nice to read them and for you to take the time. Now that the deadline's passed, I need to look through them all. Best of luck to you! And, thanks again!

Erin L. Wilson on Jan 17 2019
Erin L. Wilson
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Thank you so much for your sweet comment. Of course I have so much self-doubt for wedding! Comments like that really help! Best of luck to you, too!

lena barakat on Jan 04 2019
lena barakat
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Thank you for your sweet comment on my wedding submission, burst of berry. :) Appreciate your kindness! Hope you are doing well, Ilze! So sad to miss the Chicago meet-up - hope you all had a wonderful time!

Mansi Verma on Jan 02 2019
Mansi Verma
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Hi Ilze, Thanks so much for your sweet comment! It is truly appreciated! Hope all is well with you and wish you a very happy new year! Best of luck in the challenges :)

ink moth creative on Dec 04 2018
ink moth creative
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  • 1223 Votes cast

Hi Ilze! Thank you so much for your kind comment on my design stronger together - it totally made my day! Best of luck in the greeting card challenges!

Ana Sharpe on Nov 30 2018
Ana Sharpe
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Thank you for your sweet comment on my design, Ilze! It's truly appreciated :) Love your "Congrats Watercolor" entry. Best of luck in the challenges!

Julie Hebert on Nov 18 2018
Julie Hebert
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Thank you for your feedback Ilze, I truly appreciate it. I'll keep playing with it and maybe se up a poll.

Kara Aina on Nov 16 2018
Kara Aina
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Lize, thank you for liking my submission. I really appreciate it. Best of luck on your lovely work. :)

Pixel and Hank on Oct 12 2018
Pixel and Hank
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Thanks so much for the comment Ilze. Love your thanksgiving card too <3

Mary Ann Glynn-Tusa on Oct 03 2018
Mary Ann Glynn-Tusa
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Ilze, Thanks so very much for taking so much time out to give me insightful feedback on my art. I appreciate the feedback very much and I wish you the best of luck in the challenge! ;-)

Pixel and Hank on Apr 06 2018
Pixel and Hank
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Thanks ILze! You too!

merry mack creative on Mar 05 2018
merry mack creative
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Hi Ilze! Hope you are well. I just submitted a design using your "adulting tribe" copy. Would love to hear your feedback when you get a chance! :)

Leysan Shayakbirova on Feb 28 2018
Leysan Shayakbirova
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Hello, Ilze! Thank you so much for your sweet comment on my Felicitaciones, papa! card.

frau brandt on Feb 27 2018
frau brandt
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Thank you, Ilze for your comment on "Sweet treat". I had to google the word sentiment, since I am not a native speaker. So I learned and I am very encouraged. Love your hand lettering!

Basil Design Studio on Jan 29 2018
Basil Design Studio
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Thanks for your feedback on my birth announcement. I played with all caps, no caps and any combination for so long, that I appreciate the input. :) Hey, also, I was thinking of reaching out to you at some point. I'm not too far from you and thought it would be good to get coffee sometime? I'd love to meet another local Mintie. If you're ever interested in connecting, my email is lisabassenmacher@gmail.com. Have a great day and great luck to you!

Lauren Chism on Jan 24 2018
Lauren Chism
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Hi Ilze. Thanks for your sweet comments on my birth announcements. They made my day!

frau brandt on Jan 22 2018
frau brandt
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Thank you again, also for the comment. It is wonderful to see your work. Good luck.

Mansi Verma on Jan 22 2018
Mansi Verma
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Hi Ilse, Thank you so much for your sweet comment. Made my day :) Truly appreciate your friendship and support. You have some lovely entries too! Best of luck in the challenge :)

frau brandt on Nov 25 2017
frau brandt
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Hi Ilse! Thank you for the like on my entry "Art of graduation". Was so busy with other things, that I hope to get some more designs done, before the end of the challenge. It is always great to see your work!

Christie Garcia on Nov 20 2017
Christie Garcia
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Thanks for your comment! I appreciate the feedback ;-) Good luck to you!

Kim Dietrich Elam on Nov 15 2017
Kim Dietrich Elam
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Thanks for your comment, Ilze! It's actually a font with glyphs, and not lettering, but I will see if I can make changes that would help.

Lisa Glanz on Oct 17 2017
Lisa Glanz
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  • 1235 Votes cast

Hi Ilze, thank you for voting and leaving a lovely comment on my Twilight Celebration entry! Much appreciated :)

Laura Bolter Design on Oct 16 2017
Laura Bolter Design
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Thank you so much for your very generous comments on my chalkboard design!!

Paula Pecevich on Oct 11 2017
Paula Pecevich
  • Minted Sep 13, 2016
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Thank you Ilze for your feedback on my design "Graceful Eucalyptus" -- I'll do that! I was even questioning the Didot font so I'll play around with both. Thanks again. ~ Paula

Paula Pecevich on Sep 06 2017
Paula Pecevich
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Hi Ilze! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment on my "Laurel Star" design! I really appreciate it. Best of luck in the challenges!

aticnomar on Aug 22 2017
aticnomar
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Hi Ilze! Thank you very much for the wonderful comment. I appreciated it very much!

Lisa Glanz on Aug 22 2017
Lisa Glanz
  • Minted Sep 9, 2014
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Hi Ilze! Thank you so much for your support and kind comments you left. That's really nice of you to make me feel so welcome here :) Totally new to all this so not sure how my work will go down, but so far it's been fun participating! Thanks again xx

Nicoletta Savod on Aug 21 2017
Nicoletta Savod
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Thank you so much for your kind comments. Best of luck to you!

Emese Horvath on Aug 21 2017
Emese Horvath
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Thank you, Ilze for your nice comment on my Adventurer submission! Have a great week! :)

Harmony Cornwell on Aug 19 2017
Harmony Cornwell
  • Minted Jul 31, 2016
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Thank you again Ilze for your thoughtful feedback and constructive critique. I have implemented your advice on my "Life is Tough" design. Thank you!!

Jan Shepherd on Aug 19 2017
Jan Shepherd
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Hi Ilze, I just had a look at your website - you've an amazing portfolio, I love the way you bring out the best in your clients. Thank you for doing feedback for me - actually I decided to delete my 2 notebooks, as I hadn't really resolved the design, it was just a concept not worked through. But I do value your comments and look forward to seeing what you submit for this contest - have a lovely weekend :)

Harmony Cornwell on Aug 18 2017
Harmony Cornwell
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Thank you for your comment and advice on my "If I be Waspish" wrapping paper. Good luck to you in the challenge!

Salt and Light on Aug 18 2017
Salt and Light
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Thank you for the advice I think you are right, I should add the personalization, and Congrats on the recent wins!!! I have been watching your designs in the last few challenges, amazing work!!!

Lisa Glanz on Jun 25 2017
Lisa Glanz
  • Minted Sep 9, 2014
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Thank you so much Ilze for your encouragement and lovely comments about my work. I really appreciate it! Looking forward to hopefully finding the time to enter more challenges in the future!

My Splendid Summer on Jun 21 2017
My Splendid Summer
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Thank you so much for your comment, Ilze! And good luck with the challenges!!!

Susan Moyal on Jun 19 2017
Susan Moyal
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Hi IIze thank you very much for you your nice comment and great suggestions!! I reworked the design quite a bit I would love to hear what you think if you get a chance:) Thanks again and have a great night.

Chandler Lettin on Jun 16 2017
Chandler Lettin
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Thanks so much for your feedback, really appreciate it!

Susan Moyal on Jun 07 2017
Susan Moyal
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Hi IIze Thank you very much for your nice comment on my profile! :) You have some beautiful entries in this challenge and I see now you have some gorgeous fabrics also! Have a great day!

Chris Griffith on Apr 12 2017
Chris Griffith
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Hi Ilze. Thanks for the comment. Unfortunately deleted the design as I want to make some tweaks so I didn't see what you said. So sorry.

Kampai Designs on Apr 12 2017
Kampai Designs
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Thanks so much for the lovely comment Ilze. Holiday photo cards have been my nemesis so I really appreciate the encouragement :)

Jackie Crawford on Mar 22 2017
Jackie Crawford
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Hi llze, thank you so much for your feedback on my Llama design!! I took into account everyone's advice and started a poll. And I just couldn't get the text to look balanced without the cactus, unfortunately. If you have a spare moment, could you check out the design again? https://www.minted.com/design-rating/758767 Thank you! Have a great week!

frau brandt on Mar 21 2017
frau brandt
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Thank you so much for your nice comment on my "Turning three" design. I am still working on it. Good luck with the challenges!

Mansi Verma on Mar 20 2017
Mansi Verma
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Dear Ilze, Thank you os much for your sweet comment... I was really having a tough time with the illustration and design... Still not 100% happy with it, so thank you for cheering me up :) Made my day :)

Paula Pecevich on Mar 11 2017
Paula Pecevich
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Hi Ilze, Thanks so much for your kind comment on my "Sophisticated One" design. Best of luck to you in the challenges! ~ Paula

Tresa Meyer-Clark on Feb 02 2017
Tresa Meyer-Clark
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Hi Ilze, Thanks for all your comments and feedback!

Grae Sales on Jan 19 2017
Grae Sales
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Hi Ilze! Thank you for your suggestions and for appreciating my works. Your words did not only help me in improving my designs, you're also boosting my confidence. :-D thank you and best of luck in the challenges.

Faith Dorn on Jan 17 2017
Faith Dorn
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Thank you so much for the positive comment on my design... and the constructive feedback. Will adjust the font color. Best of luck to you in the the challenges.!

Mansi Verma on Jan 15 2017
Mansi Verma
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HI Lize, Thanks so much for your Likes and great feedback! Really appreciate it! You have always encouraged me and i am ever so grateful! Best of Luck in the challenges :)

Kate Ross on Jan 15 2017
Kate Ross
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Hey thank you for the feedback on my metro block. I'm actually going to delete the top photo. I don't think it adds anything to the layout and it might look even cleaner with just solid color up there. Maybe you can check it out in a couple of days and let me know if you like the updates. Thanks again for your time. Cheers!

Cassandra Imagines on Dec 05 2016
Cassandra Imagines
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You always have such wonderful input, even if it's just a few kind words. Just wanted to thank you and wish you luck now, and in the future!

YULLY ANA on Oct 15 2016
YULLY ANA
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Thank you Lize for your comment. Appreciate it! This is my 1st minted design challenge. Gotta learn more from other artist. You guys are so talented!

Jan Shepherd on Oct 05 2016
Jan Shepherd
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Hi Ilze - how are you doing? Thanks for your appreciation of my adoorabell valentine. Much appreciated :)

Regina Menezes on Oct 04 2016
Regina Menezes
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Thank you for your instructive comment, it means a lot to me and adds to my work. Actually, I'm an artist and I think I should not even be here in this challenge among all you who are great in design (lol)! By the way, I liked your work so much, congratulations! And good luck, kiss. ps .: own, and I'm sorry for my bad english lol

Christina Novak on Oct 04 2016
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Thank you so much for your sweet comment!

Robert Deem on Jun 17 2016
Robert Deem
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Grats on the winning a Cheers to a New Year challenge Critique Award!

Benita Crandall on Jun 13 2016
Benita Crandall
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Thank you so much for the likes Ilze and your kind compliments! It means a lot to me! Wish you the best of luck in the challenges! xo Benita

frau brandt on Jun 13 2016
frau brandt
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Thank you for your feedback! So quick. Good luck with the challenge.

Robert Deem on Jun 09 2016
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Hi Ilze, just wanted to commend you on your photos. I'm really drawn to your work. Good luck with the challenges!