Katie Zimpel

based in Chapel Hill, NC, US.

100 awards won
1227 comments made
22291 votes cast

Minted on Apr 11 2012
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About Katie Zimpel

Katie Zimpel is a freelance artist based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. When she is not doing artwork, Katie enjoys baking and riding her motorcycle.

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FRANI on May 09 2022

Minted Aug 21, 2019

Thank you for your like Katie!

FRANI on Jan 31 2022

Minted Aug 21, 2019

Hello Katie, cool! Two likes for my designs from you. Thank you very much. :-) I wish you good luck in the competitions with your wonderful design. Nicole

Akweley Creative on Feb 11 2021

Minted Jul 27, 2017

Thanks for checking out my home study design, Katie! Happy Valentines to you.

lily and rose design on Oct 30 2020

Minted Oct 8, 2018

thanks so much for your like on my "forever" entry; it really means a lot!

Lisa Travis on Aug 21 2020

Minted May 1, 2009

Hi Katie, thank you for the likes, I appreciate the support. Always love to see your entries, they are so cheerful and happy. all the best, Lisa

Shiv Creativity on Jun 30 2020

Minted Apr 16, 2018

Hi Katie, thank you for your like on my Christmas card Challenge Submission .Much appreciated . I wish you all the best with all the challenges.regards Vijayeta

Glynnis Owen on Jun 03 2020

Minted Nov 14, 2018

Hi Katie, thank you for the likes and good luck with the challenges! :-)

MM20 on Jun 03 2020

Minted Oct 17, 2019

Hi Katie, Thank you for the like and support. Truly appreciate it~ Love your illustrations!

amanda lawrence on May 19 2020

Minted Jan 13, 2013

Hi Katie - many thanks for your wonderful support and lots of luck in the challenge - Axx

Marina Onoprienko on Mar 27 2020

Minted Jul 4, 2016

Hi, Kate! Thank you for the like on my "Sweet Baby" design. Appreciate your support !

PrintHappy Designs on Mar 25 2020

Minted Apr 21, 2016

Hi Katie, thanks for the like on my "Caroline" submission – very much appreciated! Love your entries, especially "Royal Baby". Just gorgeous!

Jelena Vuletic on Mar 17 2020

Minted Dec 26, 2018

Thank you so much for the support by giving a like on my Love Blooms design. It means a lot!

Akweley Creative on Feb 15 2020

Minted Jul 27, 2017

Thank you for checking out my greeting cards, Katie! Your work makes me smile all the time. All the best!

Tanya Lee Design on Dec 29 2019

Minted Apr 2, 2018

Thanks, Katie, so much for the like on my Bowls design! I truly appreciate it! Love your work!

Lori Wemple on Aug 26 2019

Minted Nov 19, 2011

Katie, I am loving EVERYTHING you are submitting! Your work is AMAZING!!!!

Deborah Chou on Jul 22 2019

Minted Dec 23, 2015

Katie, thank you for the like on Morning Mist. All the best in the challenges! - Deborah

Nikita Jariwala on Jul 19 2019

Minted Oct 19, 2017

Thank you so much Katie for the like. Wish you all the best with your amazing entries!

Jennifer Holbrook on Jun 15 2019

Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Katie, thank you for your like on "Frosty Pine". Best wishes with your wonderful submissions.

Lisa Travis on Jun 08 2019

Minted May 1, 2009

Katie, hello and thank you for your like on my Quickfire entry-much appreciated! Lisa

Nikita Jariwala on Jun 06 2019

Minted Oct 19, 2017

I really appreciate your support. Thank you so much for liking my work. Best wishes!

Calee A.H. Cecconi on Jun 04 2019

Minted Nov 4, 2018

Hi Katie! Thanks for the like on my submission. Good luck! :)

Jennifer Holbrook on Jun 04 2019

Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Katie, thanks so much for your like on "Deer Forest". I love your Where's Santa card! All the best.

Kanika Mathur on May 30 2019

Minted Jan 15, 2014

Katie, congrats on your 2nd place birth announcement win!! Adore your illustration work and so well deserved! I was overwhelmed by all the posts on FB so I thought I'll drop you a note here! Congrats again - K

Patricia Bacchus on May 12 2019

Minted Jan 1, 2018

Hi Katie! Thank you for liking my work :))) Good luck on your submissions!!!

Michele Norris on Mar 15 2019

Minted Mar 12, 2018

Thank you for the comment Katie - really helps me make my decision! All the best- Michele

Cass Imagines on Feb 09 2019

Minted Feb 25, 2015

Thanks so much for your kind words and support =) it helps keep me going!

Jair on Feb 08 2019

Minted Jun 24, 2015

Hi Katie, thank you for your like on my entry much appreciated, best wishes and good luck for the challenges! :)

Sejal Banker on Feb 06 2019

Minted Sep 21, 2018

Hi Katie, thank you so much for your like on my submission. Really appreciate your support. Good luck in all these challenges. Love your style !

amanda lawrence on Feb 02 2019

Minted Jan 13, 2013

Hi Katie - best wishes and many thanks for your like - good luck in all these challenges too! Amandaxx

Nikita Jariwala on Jan 31 2019

Minted Oct 19, 2017

Thank you so much for liking my "Rose garden" entry. I appreciate the support. Wish you all the luck!

Connie Dolstra on Jan 30 2019

Minted Dec 2, 2018

Hi Katie, Thank you for the like!! Love the "Vintage Sparks" and the "Vintage Nouveau"! Best of luck - although I don't think you need it ;)

Deborah Chou on Jan 19 2019

Minted Dec 23, 2015

Hello Katie, thank you for the like. Your work is beautiful! Best wishes.

Starry Lane Studio on Jan 19 2019

Minted Dec 28, 2018

Hi Katie, thank you for the likes on "Seychelles" and "Earthly Delights"! Best wishes in the challenges.

Sejal Banker on Jan 18 2019

Minted Sep 21, 2018

Thank you so much for your like on my submission.good luck to you as well!

Jen Owens on Jan 08 2019

Minted Sep 18, 2010

thanks katie for the comments on my design. i love your work!!!

Sara Shashani on Oct 06 2018

Minted Apr 9, 2014

Hi Katie! Just popping over to say "hi" and let you know that I really love your cards, especially the baby shower invites. My favorite is "Hipster Bear." You're so creative with your typography and illustrations! Keep up the great work. Also, thanks for the love on my "Red Cactus Flower" print. Best of luck to you!

Jenny Partrite on Oct 04 2018

Minted Aug 19, 2014

Thanks Katie for the like. You are so good, love your work. ox Jenny

Rega on Oct 03 2018

Minted May 8, 2016

Hi Katie,Thank you so much for the like on Bobtail :) Your hand lettering and Gemstone Dolphins are lovely :) Wishing you the best of luck on the challenge :)))

Jennifer Holbrook on Oct 03 2018

Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Katie, thanks so much for your like on "Very Bear-y"! I adore your "Gemstone Dolphins". All the best.

Ana Sharpe on Aug 22 2018

Minted Sep 26, 2013

Thank you for the sweet comment "In the Stars", Katie! It made my day :)

frau brandt on May 07 2018

Minted Sep 19, 2015

Thank you, Katie, for the like on "Time of the year". I had such a late start to it, since I was on holiday. So glad you like it.

Nazia Hyder on Apr 24 2018

Minted May 8, 2012

Oh you're too sweet! Thank you for the wonderful comment on my Holiday Adjectives design. Love your work as always! <3

Annie Holmquist on Apr 06 2018

Minted Feb 15, 2010

Hi Katie! With the popularity of unicorn cakes online I'm sure we'll see more than just our two entries ;)

Christie Garcia on Apr 04 2018

Minted Nov 23, 2013

Thanks so much for the feedback Katie! I appreciate the input very much :-)

Bethany McDonald on Apr 02 2018

Minted May 22, 2017

Thanks Katie for your comment on my "Simple Wreath" design. I really appreciate it! You have beautiful work!

Mariecor Agravante on Mar 28 2018

Minted Jun 7, 2015

Lovely Congratulations, Katie, for your recent win with heartwarmingly memorable "Sparky" :)

peetie design on Mar 23 2018

Minted Nov 27, 2011

Hi Katie, thanks so much for your really nice comment on my baby shower invite! I love your very versatile style. I always know when a design is yours and I love your illustrations and sense of humor. x

Marina Onoprienko on Mar 22 2018

Minted Jul 4, 2016

Hi, Katie! Thanks for your like on my Swan Lake design! Good luck with the challenges!

Susan Brown on Mar 20 2018

Minted May 18, 2011

About the pigs...we're a couple of WI girls at heart. Thanks for feedback Katie.

Nazia Hyder on Mar 19 2018

Minted May 8, 2012

Thankyou sweet friend for the lovely words on my Graphic Bloom design. Means a lot! <3

Holly Whitcomb on Feb 27 2018

Minted May 25, 2010

Thanks for the kind words on my "marry into money" card! I've long been an admirer of your illustrations and fun designs, so it means a lot coming from you :)

Debb W on Feb 23 2018

Minted Jul 14, 2011

love the new profile pic!

Mariecor Agravante on Feb 21 2018

Minted Jun 7, 2015

Hi, Katie -- I was wondering if you have time to design one card for the Greeting Card challenge for a new copy I have thought of. I love your whimsical designs, and I believe you can bring this new copy to life. I have sent a friend request to you on Facebook (I'm "Marie Ag") there, so that I can send you the copy there... I look forward to hearing back from you :) Thank you :)

Jen Tips on Dec 06 2017

Minted Nov 28, 2012

Katie, thanks so much for the likes on "splash of sparkle and 2018 Graduate" ...I really appreciate it. Love your work!!

Orasie on Nov 28 2017

Minted Nov 30, 2016

Hi Katie. So great to have your comments on my work (you are one of my favorite artists so far :). Thanks so much for your sweet words. And have a lovely day!

Pixel and Hank on Nov 03 2017

Minted Dec 10, 2010

Thanks for the kind comment today on "Wooly Friends". It's been a struggle to create unique ideas for valentines challenge!

Lisa Assenmacher on Sep 26 2017

Minted May 12, 2015

Thanks for catching that spelling error. What a silly thing! Cheers!

frau brandt on Aug 26 2017

Minted Sep 19, 2015

Thank you for the like on "Sweet Christmas". I just love your "underwear" : ). Great illustration.

Elky Ink on Aug 25 2017

Minted Oct 30, 2016

Katie, Thank you so much for the likes on my Seattle and Austin submissions!

Marie Hermansson on Aug 21 2017

Minted Aug 8, 2012

Thank you Katie for liking my "grrreat greeting" stationery! It's greatly appreciated! :)

Benita Crandall on Aug 15 2017

Minted Jan 7, 2016

Thank you so much for the likes Katie! Your illustrations are really fun and personal. :-)

Mansi Verma on Aug 14 2017

Minted Feb 10, 2012

Dear Katie, Thank u so much for your sweet comment... made my day:) I am such a big fan of your work and your illustrations... hope you're having a lovely summer! xoxo, mansi.

Benita Crandall on Jul 12 2017

Minted Jan 7, 2016

Thank you so much for the likes Katie! You have so many awesome designs!:-)

Lindsay Megahed on Jul 11 2017

Minted Dec 26, 2010

Thanks so much for the kind words Katie! That means a lot coming from a designer whose stand-out and quirky work I've been a fan of for years :) So glad I got to meet you in person in Chicago!

Zhay Smith on Jun 28 2017

Minted Dec 12, 2015

Thanks Katie! I appreciate the like on my "Best Is Yet To Come Geometric" entry. I Love your "design personality"! Judging by your work it seem you have a great sense of humor who has a lot of fun creating her works of art ;) All the best in the challenges!

Heather Francisco on Apr 23 2017

Minted Sep 6, 2011

Thank you so much for your congrats on my "thumbprint" piece Katie! I really appreciate the support ^_^ And I am so excited to see your entries for the holiday and most of all the greeting card challenge. You always have the funnest well illustrated entries. keep em coming.

Ella Weaver on Apr 20 2017

Minted Apr 4, 2013

Thanks for the feedback on my joy design. I have a new poll up to try to deal with some of the joy/jolly confusion. I would love to hear what you think if you have a second. https://www.minted.com/design-rating/776535

Paper Hideaway on Mar 27 2017

Minted Nov 3, 2016

Thank you for the like on my Phone It In submission. Wishing you the best on your entries as well!

Corinne Aelbers on Mar 24 2017

Minted Jan 1, 2016

Katie, thank you for your like of my 365 entry in the text greeting challenge. I am really having fun coming up with wording. Best of luck in all the challenges this year. - Corinne

Shelley Kommers on Mar 19 2017

Minted Jan 20, 2016

thank you so much for the "like", Katie! i love your work, it's so fun and witty :)

Jackie Crawford on Feb 27 2017

Minted Nov 10, 2011

Hi Katie, thank you for the comment on my llama design! I love your illustrations-- your little gingerbread in the cup of hot cocoa is still one of my all time favorites-- so your comment means so much to me! Thank you again! And sorry I am so late in responding, I've had two sick kiddos!

Neeta Sawhney on Feb 01 2017

Minted Dec 4, 2011

Thanks for the Like Katie all the best to you as well. Your art work is so unique love it. Take care and all the best in the challenges as well.

Bethania Lima on Jan 29 2017

Minted Jun 24, 2012

Hi Katie. Thank you for liking "Possibillities", an entry at Minted x West Elm challenge. Good luck with your entries there too!

Playground Prints on Nov 08 2016

Minted Nov 9, 2015

Hi Katie! Thank you so much for the like and your sweet comment! Love your funny illustrations! Best of luck to you!! :D

Lori Wemple on Nov 08 2016

Minted Nov 19, 2011

LOL, your comment totally cracked me up, thank you :) Your wedding designs are so cool an unique!!

Nazia Hyder on Nov 01 2016

Minted May 8, 2012

Thankyou so much Katie for your lovely words on my Far East Fantasy design. I really appreciate it. Although love what I came up with but I'm also stuck with it :)

Pine Street Creative on Oct 18 2016

Minted Nov 24, 2012

Hey Katie! Thanks for the like on my lil Valentine design. I'm always in awe of your creative illustrations! You are such a fabulous artist and I appreciate you taking the time to check my design out!

Susan Brown on Oct 10 2016

Minted May 18, 2011

Hey Congrats Katie! I know you placed in the top 20 recently. Keep up the good work.

Tatiana Nogueiras on Oct 05 2016

Minted Jun 15, 2015

Hi Katie! thank you so much for the like!

Erica Krystek on Sep 30 2016

Minted Mar 14, 2013

Thanks, friend! I always enjoy seeing you entries in the Valentine's contest too!

Benita Crandall on Aug 04 2016

Minted Jan 7, 2016

Katie, Thank you so much for the like! Your entries are so beautiful, and very inspiring!

AK Graphics on Aug 03 2016

Minted Sep 20, 2010

I feel like a crazy stalker since I already commented on it, but I wanted to tell you that your Diamond Joy design is by far my favorite entry in this whole challenge! If it were up to me, 1st place <3 just stunning :) Have a wonderful day ~ good luck!

Jackie Crawford on May 25 2016

Minted Nov 10, 2011

Hi Katie! Thank you for the like on my Year in Adventures entry. Your entries are always so creative and witty, I really hope the toasty gingerbread win! Best of luck!

Kanika Mathur on May 11 2016

Minted Jan 15, 2014

Thanks so much for your feedback on my 'Greetings from San Francisco' design, Katie! Do you think that Santa and the presents should be in trolley instead of the taxi? I do like the idea. I plan to make this a series for all the big cities. Maybe Santa could be riding different modes of transportation in different cities...Would love to get some advise from you, you are such an incredible illustrator! love your work!

Kate Ross on May 10 2016

Minted May 6, 2013

Very good advice Katie. I will work in making the leaves more irregular. Thank you for the tip!! I so appreciate it! Your style is also wayyyy out of my comfort zone. You're an awesome illustrator. Thank you for taking the time to share some solid advice. Cheers!

Chris Griffith on Apr 22 2016

Minted Aug 27, 2011

Kate thanks for the multiple likes on my Holiday Stencil design. I started in non foil, then moved to foil, then back, then the other way again after doing a poll. Yikes this challenge is making me a basket case. :)

Neeta Sawhney on Apr 07 2016

Minted Dec 4, 2011

Thanks so much Katie that really helps alot.

Rebecca Durflinger on Mar 29 2016

Minted Nov 12, 2011

Hi Katie! I am late in sending my thank you's out - but thank you for the likes and nice comments on my designs "Old West" (loved the spurs help) and "under the stars". It means so much to have great feedback! Good luck to you! love your Grreat Lion! :)

Julie Hebert on Mar 23 2016

Minted Dec 15, 2014

Hi Katie, Thanks for the like on my "Let's Party" invite. Good luck on your submissions! Julie

Denise Cupoli on Mar 20 2016

Minted Jan 21, 2015

Hi Katie, thanks for your comment on "Sheep Birthday Blast". I'm knew to this so really appreciate the feedback. Your designs are beautiful!

Anastasia Makarova on Mar 20 2016

Minted Jan 11, 2016

Hello Katie! Thanks a lot for your likes and sweet comments! I like your illustrations, so funny and cool.)) Best wishes for you!

Susan Moyal on Mar 20 2016

Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Katie thank you very much for the super nice comment:) I love you style, your creative illustrations are always among my favorites!

Tatiana Nogueiras on Mar 19 2016

Minted Jun 15, 2015

Thanks a lot for the like Katie!

Felix Grapes on Mar 19 2016

Minted Apr 20, 2015

Hi katie, thanks for your nice comment on my design! love your illustrations!

Christina Novak on Mar 19 2016

Minted Nov 4, 2011

Thank you so much Katie! I love your work!

Rhiannon Davenport on Mar 19 2016

Minted Dec 23, 2013

Thank you for your kind words! Made my day :)

Kampai Designs on Mar 19 2016

Minted Feb 25, 2012

Thanks so much for the lovely comment Katie. It means a lot :)

curiouszhi on Mar 19 2016

Minted Dec 17, 2013

Hi Katie, thanks for your comment on my circus-themed design! Yes, you were right that I had the same design for the baby shower.. I felt it worked better for a child's birthday though so when the challenge came up, I decided to resubmit the design! :) Love your work and good luck in the challenge! :))

Susan Asbill on Mar 19 2016

Minted Jun 6, 2011

Thanks for the kind words! Made my day! <3

Shirley Lin Schneider on Mar 19 2016

Minted Dec 26, 2010

Thank you, Katie for your sweet comment on my design. I love your work and best of luck to you in the challenge!