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Hello, I’m Melanie! I'm an illustrator and designer based in Chicago. I strive to create unique, modern designs mixed with elegant and thoughtful illustration — I definitely sweat every detail! Currently, my inspirations include high fashion, ancient cultures, mathematics, and so much music.
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Thank you for choosing my design! It's a pleasure and a privilege to create this work for you, and I hope it brings you as much joy as it brought me in creating it.
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Hi Melanie, thank you for the like on my Sparkly Foliage design. I really appreciate it. =)
Thank you for your support for my “watercolor roses”, such a compliment from an artist like you
Hi Melanie, thanks for the like! I always love your entries, so it really means a lot coming from you!
You have such beautiful wedding entries Melanie! Wish you all the best :)
Thanks so much for your likes and sweet comment! Means so much coming from you❤️ You have some gorgeous submissions❤️
Hi! Thank you for liking my submissions ^_^ Best wishes to you! - Angela
Melanie, thanks so much for checking out my corporate entries. Your foil work is breathtaking!
Hi Melanie, thank you for like on my Christmas card Challenge Submissions . Much appreciated . I wish you all the best with all the challenges.regards Vijayeta
hi melanie- thank you so much for your like on "plaid'- it means a lot! your work and submissions are really beautiful- all our best- julie & jen
Thank you for your likes, Melanie. Your work is so beautiful and elegant. Good luck in the challenges!
Hello, Melanie! Thank you so much for the like on my wedding entry "Ethereal Floral" Your entries are stunning as usual. All the best in the challenges and happy holidays:)
Hi Melanie I’m thrilled you liked 2 of my designs - I’m away on holiday and realised I’d uploaded my last but one version of Chinoiserie! Your work is beautiful and I think all your foils are fab, good luck.
Melanie! You are too sweet and your entries are beyond gorgeous. I just think they are all so magical!!! I wouldn't be able to pick a favorite! :) Christie
Good morning Melanie, thank you so much for liking my submissions. I appreciate it a lot :) you have gorgeous designs! Best wishes and good luck with the competitions. Nicole
Hi Melanie, thank you so much for the like on my letterpress invite! Good luck to you on submissions!
Hi Melanie, just popping in to say congrats for crossing #50! Cheers to this and best wishes for many many milestones yet to come. Im a big fan. Meeting you at Camp and getting so much warmth from you was very touching. xx
Hi Melanie! I had to back out of camp minted a few days before. My dad had passed away a few months ago and I had to fly back to NY to deal with the sale of his home. I definitely would have preferred to be at camp minted and was looking forward to being inspired. Oh well, next year! Thanks you the likes I appreciate it. I love all your Save the Date entries. You are so talented. Xo Amy
thanks for leaving such a sweet comment; You're too kind, Melanie! I feel the same about your work too. Always fresh and unique. best to luck to you <3
Aww, thanks, Melanie!! I truly appreciate the thoughts & the love:)
Hi Melanie!!!! I actually miss you girl! I was so glad to see your likes in my email. THANK YOU ALWAYS for your continued support. It brings me JOY. I'm loving your designs as per usual, cuz you're kinda fabulous in my book. It's hard to pick a fave but I especially like "marquee". All the best in the challenges:) Also sorry I think I didn't respond once when you sent me a long comment. I apologize. My husband was getter sicker and passed away. So there was a period that I was MIA for a while. BUT I still have love for my girl, Melanie and I wanted you to know that ;) <3
Hi Melanie, thank you for your likes! Your holiday entries are so gorgeous. I love them all. Best wishes to you.
I really appreciate your likes on my Holiday Star and Team Christmas designs, Melanie! Thank you so much! :-)
Oh My Gosh MELANIE!!! Where do I begin? You always make my day when you bomb my email with "likes"...I get so tickled and prolly have the stupidest grin on my face. THANK YOU! I hope you are doing well and are enjoying your Spring! All the BEST ALWAYS! <3
Hi Melanie, thanks so much for liking my holiday submission. Your work is beautiful!
Your so sweet! Thank you for the shower of love!
Thank you for the likes, Melanie. Looove your designs. So pretty!
Hi Melanie, thanks so much for your likes. Your letterpress designs are beautiful! Best wishes to you.
Hi Melanie, thanks so very much for your likes on my foil submissions today! I am sorry I didn't get a chance to vote on more of yours because, as usual, they are lovely and intricate! Best of luck to you always, xo, C
Hi Melanie! Thank you so much for liking my "orchids embrace" submission! I am so touched by your encouragement and feel incredibly grateful to connect with you, here. Your designs are amazing! I am so impressed and inspired by your beautiful work! I wish you all the best! Thank you, again, for your support! Pamela
Melanie, thank you so much for your likes. Your work is fabulous! Best to you in the challenge!
Hi Melanie! Such kinds words from one of my favorite Minted artists!!! You are so sweet and I am just in awe of the designs you create! Thank you for making my day!
Melanie, Thank you so much for your like and support on my submission. I am grateful and truly appreciate it. Good luck yo you as well. Your work is splendid!
Thanks for all of your likes and comments, Melanie. Made my day! I hope all is well with you - you have stunning entries as always! Cheers!
Hi Melanie, thank you for your likes! Your submissions are so beautiful and elegant, as always. All the best to you.
Hi Melanie - many thanks for your like and support and best wishes and luck in the challenge - your work is wonderful - Amandaxx
Hi Melanie, thank you for your likes and support! Your wedding entries are absolutely gorgeous. All the best.
Hi Melanie! I am so happy you like my submission, Four Seasons. Positive feedback from such a talented artist makes my day! Stay warm! Von
Thank you so much for liking my work. I really appreciate your support. Best wishes with challenges!
Hi Melanie, thank you for the support on my wedding submissions! You have gorgeous entries, best wishes! Maria
Melanie you are just so kind! Thank you for my sweet comment, it really made my night! As always I love seeing your new creations! You are such a superstar!!!
Hi Melanie - best wishes and thank you for all your support - best of luck in the challenges - your designs are lovely - Axx
Thanks so much for taking the time to vote and comment, Melanie! :)
Melanie, Thank you so very much for the like on my Watercolor Tassel! You have so many amazing submissions in the grad challenge. I appreciate you taking time to look at my work. All the best! Von
Melanie - - many thanks for your wonderful support and A Very Happy New Year - best - your designs are lovely btw -Axx
Congrats on your recent win!!!!
Hi Melanie, Thank you so much for the likes on some of my submissions in the A New Perspective Challenges! You have such a lovely design Aesthetic! Good Luck in all of the Challenges! Best Wishes! -Rebecca
Hey Melanie, Thank you for always supporting my work! I appreciate it:-)
Hi Melanie! Thank you so much for your likes and for your kind comment! It means so much! xoxo Sadie
Melanie! You are the BEST buddy ever!!!! Thank you for all the likes and the kind comment:-)
Hi Melanie, thank you for your likes and for your amazing support! It means a lot to me. All the best to you.
Congratulations Melanie on your holiday wins! I had a feeling flourish would be a top winner :) Beautiful.
Hi Melanie, Congrats on your holiday wins and 25th win milestone!! Woo Woo!!
Congrats on all of your holiday wins Melanie! Your work is absolutely beautiful.
Thanks so much Melanie for your like on my nursery animal image. Your designs are absolutely lovely. Best wishes to you.
Thanks for your sweet comment, Melanie :) loving your entries for save the dates! It was so nice to meet you briefly in Vegas!
Hi Melanie, thank you so much for the like. You have some beautiful designs! Best wishes in the design challenges.
Your submissions to the StD challenge are beautiful. Thank you for taking the time and liking my design "Forever and ever".
Hi Melanie - thank you again for all your support and likes - best wishes - Amanda
Hi Melanie, Thank you for the likes on my entries in the kids wall mural challenge! I really appreciate the support! Love your work and your save the dates are beautiful! Good luck in the challenges! -Rebecca
Hi Melanie, thanks for the likes on the Mural Challenge, you do beautiful work, I love the people in the Mid West, how do you like living in Chicago?
Hi Melanie, thanks so much for your likes and for your sweet message! Your support is wonderful. Best wishes with your gorgeous entries.
Hi Melanie! All your "likes" made me smile. You can stalk my work anytime!!!! You are the best buddy ever!!!:-)
Thanks so much for your likes in the save the date challenge! Greatly appreciate the support. Your designs are gorgeous! :) All the Best, Summer
Melanie, thanks so much for your likes on my save the date submissions! Your designs are great! Best of luck in the challenge!
Many thanks for liking my ELEPHANTS DREAM 2 !
Hi Melanie - many thanks for all your support and likes and very best wishes and good luck in these challenges - Amanda
Melanie, thank you for the like on "Sea of love" and your continuous support.
Hi Melanie, thank you for the likes on the murals! I love your Wild Garden design and your save the dates. All the best.
Hi Melanie, thank you for your likes! I appreciate your wonderful encouragement. Best wishes in everything.
Hi, Melanie! Thank you for the likes. It's always super encouraging. Love your "Bright" design! All the best.
Thank you, Melanie, for the like on "Glorious Heaven". I really appreciate it.
Hi Melanie, Thank you so much for the likes on 'Silent Night Holy Night Christmas Greeting' and 'A Glorious Christmas Greeting'. You have some really beautiful entries! Have a great day... Jenny
Hi Melanie, Reading your beautiful, generous note made my day! Thank you for the kind and thoughtful words! :)
Thank you for the lovely comment on Golden Grain!!! I owe you an email and will get that off to you shortly:-)
Thank you for your likes Melanie !! All the best to you in the challenges!
Thank you, Melanie, for the likes on my entries. You have some lovely designs for the holiday challenge. Wishing you all the best.
Hi Melanie, Thank you so much for liking my design 'A Chirpy Holiday Greeting'. Your entries are very pretty. All the best in the challenges! Jenny
Hi Melanie, thank you for your likes! Your entries are so beautiful. Best wishes in the challenges.
Melanie, Thanks a bunch for the like and taking a little extra time to give some feedback, it is most appreciated. Best of luck in the challenges! ;-)
Hi Melanie! Thanks for all the LUV you gave my designs today! So kind of you! I really appreciate it! Your designs are all great! Good luck, xo, C
Thank you so much for your sweet comment, Melanie! I absolutely adore your entries - Wintergreens especially took my breath away :) Best of luck x
Melanie!!! You are so very sweet-- thank you for your very thoughtful comment on my milestone! I'm pretty pumped and celebrated with cake today :) Have a great weekend!
Thanks Melanie — it looks like you'll be getting your 25th Win very soon. Your work is fabulous!
Hi Melanie, thanks so much for your likes and your sweet comment about the Gir-Iffic Birthday card! You made my day. Best wishes in the challenges.
Hi Melanie, thanks so much for your very nice comment on my baby shower invite. I love the details in your work, everything is so beautiful. x
Hi, Melanie! I wondered if you have time to design one card for the Greeting Card challenge with one of my copy -- it is a new original one that I'd love to pair with your aesthetic eye and hand, if possible. I've sent a Friend request on Facebook (I'm "Marie Ag" there) so that, if you have time, I can provide you with the new original copy for this year's challenge. Thank you :)
Ha Ha! Awe Thanks, Melanie! Thanks so much for the detailed feedback & support. I thought the train would look so cute letterpressed especially with overlapping plaid design, hopefully, others will too. It's ALWAYS GREAT to get a message from you! You know I want that bag!(better be in the winner's circle;)
Hi Melanie, thank you for your likes and your wonderful support! Much appreciated. I love the elegance of your work. Best wishes again!
Melanie, Thank you do much for the like on my Holiday Husky bag. You have some many beautiful designs in this challenge! I especially enjoy your Fractals and Scandinavia. You are so prolific!! All the best, Von
Melanie!!! Hope you are enjoying 2018! Thanks, of course, for the "like" on my submission, "Marbled Watercolor Stripe". I SO appreciate the Mintie support. I L-O-V-E the way the angel looks on a bag! (Angelic, lol) Wishing the best in the challenges ALWAYS;)
Hi Melanie, thanks so much for your like on my "Snow Dots" design! I'm very appreciative of your support. Best wishes in the challenges with your terrific designs!
Happy New Year ,Melanie :) Thank you so much for your sweet note ( don't worry about responding) Hope you have a wonderful holiday trips & beautiful year of 2018 !
Hi Melanie thank you very much for your nice comment:) Congrats to you also and hope you have a great New Year!!
Thanks, Mel, for your sweet comment, & all the best in the coming announcements! :)
Hi Melanie,Thank you so much for a bunch of likes on my Large Format entries :) Your graduation is fantastic ! (as always) Wishing you the best of luck on the challenges,beautifully succeed in selling & Merry Christmas xx
Hi Melanie, Thank you so much for the comment and likes on my graduation submissions. I so admire your work, especially the art deco inspired items. Wishing you continued success!
Hey Melanie, love your graduation challenge entries. All the best :)
Hi Melanie! Thank you for your recent like, I really appreciate it! And I love your work, it's beautiful!
Thanks, Melanie, for your sweet message—-your submissions are absolutely amazing, elegant sophisticated and en pointe! :)
Dear Melanie, Thanks so much for your likes on my work. You have some beautiful work yourself. Best of Luck in the challenges...