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I’m a proud mother of two, and owner of a graphic design studio near Cincinnati, Ohio. I love iced tea, cozy socks, and rainy days. With a 'less is more' approach, I strive to create designs that are traditional with a twist. I still get giddy with each and every Minted order, because it means that I get to play a small part in someone else's big moment. Thanks for visiting!
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Hi! I’m a proud mother of two, and owner of a graphic design studio near Cincinnati, Ohio. I love iced tea, cozy socks, and rainy days. With a 'less is more' approach, I strive to create designs that are traditional with a twist. I'm so honored that you've selected my design. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! :)
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Hey, Carrie!! Just shot you an email. -XOXO, Zhay
You're Welcome! Hugs:)
Hey Carrie! Just passing through to wish you a Happy New Year! Hope it's off to a great start for you and the family:)
Girrrrrllll, don’t make me blush. I am such a fan. You liking my work- I am standing up n the light. Thank you. Sending you my most humble gratitude. Xo
Carrie, just wanted to say thanks for your comments on my The Hudson design. You know I regard your work highly. Looking forward to meeting you in person at the Minted breakfast at NSS.
I went to name a design Semplice thinking I was so original. But you already had it! haha! I'll take all the Carrie thinking I can get!
Hi Carrie, I just saw your sweet comment and it totally made my day!! That is such a huge compliment coming from you; I have always been a fan of your beautiful work! Cheers - and Happy Holidays to you and your family :)
Thank you so much for liking my submission. I love your work, Best wishes!!
Thanks, Carrie for leaving the sweet comment on my 'mod date' design. big fan of your work :)
The feeling is mutual!!! I loved getting to talk with you - thanks for sharing some of your week with me!
Also, I just ordered your River Rocks fabric in black and white to recover a chair, I love the design so much!
Thank you so much for your sweet comment on my Painted Edges submission! Means so much coming from you, I love your work, Carrie! You really brightened a pretty rough day for me over here, thank you! <3
Sending you hugs! Love your work as always!
Hi Carrie!! Thanks for the sweet comments! I'm having so much fun jumping back in but feeling like a total newbie! :) I left my FT position recently be with my kiddos more. I can't wait to meet-up with you again sometime! Missed you wonderful ladies!
Thanks so much for the thorough feedback on my submission Merry Wave. Super helpful!
Thankyou Carrie for your feedback and compliment, appreciate it so much! Holiday intimidates me so much... P.S: love your work!
Thanks for the sweet comment on my Baby Shower invite Carrie! ,<3
Thank you for your kind words, Carrie!! It really means a lot :)
Hi Carrie, thanks so much for liking Modern Graduate! I'm such a big fan of your gorgeous work! You truly made my day!! All the best to you! :)
Hahaha!! I know - I’m still laughing.
Thanks so much, Carrie! I’m looking forward to look at yours later! Always lovely
Congrats, Carrie, on your 200th+ win milestone :)
Hi Carrie, thanks for the love on Lumberjack Stack! I admire your work so much, so it very special to have your support. Best of luck to you in the challenges! Maria
Thank you for the like on "big hugs and kisses tribal" pattern Carrie. It's greatly appreciated!
Thank you carrie!
Carrie, thanks for your sweet comment on my Heaven is Near design. It holds a really special, tender place in my heart and I'm glad you liked it, too! Your designs are lovely and I love following along with you on instagram! Best of luck in the challenge!
Thank you so much for the likes Carrie! I love your typography it is always really fresh and beautiful! Xo benita
Hi, Carrie! Thanks so much for your sweet note today! You really brightened my day. I LOVE your work so much so it is an extra special compliment coming from you! I hope you are having a great start to the year!! xo
Thanks so much for the kind comment today, Carrie. It's nice to have some sweetness to off-set all the current Minted abrasiveness.
Thanks for the like on "Voila" Carrie :) Are you feeling over-holidayed yet? You sure picked the right photos for "Best Moments" – everything about the design feels perfectly mellow and sophisticated. Have a great weekend!
Carrie, I can't tell you how much your sweet comment means to me! You have made my YEAR!I am speechless, it means so much coming from such a talented designer who I greatly respect and admire. I wish I could give you a huge hug :) Thank you thank you!!! <3
Hi Carrie, thank you so much for the like on my holiday card submission (Deco Frame - tis the season). Appreciate it and it's so encouraging coming from a talented designer like yourself! :)
Love your holiday collection !!!!
Hi Carrie, what an awesome comment you left on my "Painted Holiday Greetings" submission! Coming from a pro like you that totally made my day! EEEk, thanks! Monica :)
Hahaha!! Thank you for just making my day...best comment ever! :) Your entries are fabulous, like ALWAYS! Cheers!
I'm going out and then Joe is flying in late Monday night then we're staying until Thursday. I'll have a few days by myself, a few show/minted days and then together days. Darn near perfect. Don't forget to call me if you come to WI. Thanks again C.
Carrie, Thanks for your help. Just couldn't see clearly on this one. I'm going to stop now. Are you going to NSS? And the cute guy you hang around with? Hugs to you too.
HI Carrie, I need a favor. I just update Merry Swirls to be a bit more contemporary and believe it's better than my first submit but will you take a look and tell me what you think? Thanks a bunch. http://www.minted.com/design-rating/609212
Carrie, you have no idea how much your comments brightened my day!! I'm pretty tired today and you gave me a little pep in my step. I'm such a Carrie O'Neal fan! Thank you so much for the encouragement. Your submissions are beautiful like always. <3
Carrie- I just wanted to tell you how completely over the moon I was to read your nice comment on my "Elegant Holidays" design. I so admire your work and couldn't be more thrilled that you like something I did! Thank you so very much!
carrie! I just saw your comment on my designer page and my jaw dropped. I'm very certain it's the other way around : D i'm a HUGE fan of your masterful work. I can't even begin to tell you what a complement you've given me...
:) Here's to the holiday design season nearing an end!
Carrie! Thanks so much for the comment on my recent submission. It means a lot to receive feedback like that from such a inspiring designer! I wish you all the best.
Hi Carrie thank you very much for your nice comment!! I'm trying hard to simplify my designs for the photo challenges and this was one I really had to work hard on. So I'm so glad to hear you like it:) Your entries are just amazing every single one of them! It's strange but I feel like I really "know you" just by looking at your work.. a beautiful style you have:)
HI Carrie, thanks SO SO much for your kind words and super constructive comments - you're the bomb diggity! ;)
FYI... you just TOTALLY made my day!!!
Hi Carrie, Thank for your nice comment on my entry! I would love to see more comments from you. Good luck and wish you all the best!
Carrie, I just got choked up reading your comment. Really, I'm such a sap! But, a few years ago I never would've thought that I'd receive something like that from a design idol as talented and always spot on as you. I'm grateful for your kind words, the people I've met and the opportunity to grow with Minted. Thank you! xo
H again, sorry but I just have to tell you that your "home" comment omg that was just the best.... thank you very much Carrie that made me feel really happy:)
Hi Carrie wow thank you very much for your nice comment!!!You totally made my day:) I just love your designs you have such an amazing style!!
Thank you Carrie for your Congratulations on our Wishbone design!
Hi Carrie, Thank you so much for the helpful comment on my design 'Breaking-News'. I made the change to the text as suggested and it made a world of difference! Best of luck for your gorgeous submissions :)
Carrie! Omg, thank you so much for the validation! Haha! I was so bummed when I didn't see my name on the list this time. This was one of those designs that I just had a really good feeling about and was sure would make it in!
I'd love to meet up too Carrie. An invitation I couldn't refuse. Let me know next time you're there.
Just wanted to let you know how impressed I am with your work. It is all so classic and your execution is perfect!
Thank you, Carrie!! I'm a big fan of your work :) Congrats on your picks, I LOVE Gilded so much, one of my favourites!
Thank you for your kind words Carrie!
Carrie, Thanks so much for your comment on my Chic Monogram submission. I just noticed I used your initials :) They are great letters...lucky you! This wedding challenge has been keeping me up at night, so I appreciate the supportive comment! I hope you are well! - Kimberly
Thank you, Carrie, for you like! IT's a great pleasure to receive it from you.
Thanks Carrie, your positive feedback really means a lot :)
Thanks, Carrie, I can see clearly now! :)
Hi Carrie! I really love your Jolly Joy holiday wrapping paper, and am trying to get a better idea of the scale of the text elements on a 20" X 28" sheet. If you don't mind my asking, how many JOY elements per 20" in your design? Thx so much! Christina Enciso/pandercraft
Thanks so much for your help, Carrie!
Hi, Carrie! If you have a moment today, I'd love your input on this poll - I'm wondering if the concept is more clear in a single font: http://www.minted.com/design-rating/440991 THANKS!!
Thanks so much for your super nice comment on my design, Carrie - made my morning! :)
Thanks so so much for your sweet note, Carrie!! Definitely needed that! I was working my butt off trying to come up with designs that would be worthy of the crazy talent in our little pool of designers. Competition certainly does get tougher each year, which I guess is good because it pushes us all to learn and improve. :) And speaking of crazy talent, congrats on CMYK! Your holiday submissions are definitely proof of your deserved inclusion in the K level! Such clever and well executed designs! :)
Thanks Carrie, it has been a while so very nice to be back on the winners list!
That is the best comment ever Carrie, lol :) xx ps - I adore your luscious wedding suite!!
Thanks so much for the very kind and helpful feedback, Carrie! I've posted a new gold version. If you have a minute, please take a look and tell me what you think.
Carrie, thank you for your comment in my Gingerbread House entry - I felt "stuck" on colors and was glad to hear a perspective from someone that hosts this party annually! I plan on working up a couple more festive color ways.
Thanks, Carrie, for your positive feedback! best of luck (love all of your work) :)
Thank you Carrie for your kind comment - and congrats to you too :) Your designs always hit the mark, I always look forward to seeing what you will do next!!
Hi Carrie, You are among a handful of designers whose work and style has always influenced me so I can't tell you how much your comments mean to me. So thoughtful of you and so exciting for me. Thanks so much.
Thanks so much for the sweet comment on my Gilded Elegance design! Really means a lot! Loving your collection and submission :)
I dont even know what to reply to your comment Carrie, it must be the loveliest one I ever got! Thank you so much for keeping my spirits up! (post challenge blues over here) xo
I just wanna say you are one of my hero..! You can always pull that classy and simplicity and still look timeless, elegant etc..clean, sophisticated.. Im at lost of words.. =D I really adore your work!!
Thanks so much for answering all my ?'s Carrie. I went for it :)
Thanks Carrie. They were so awesome, I was like I want that next year. Do you recall if postage was more bc of the weight. I am debating ordering liners or not, haha. And thank about the pic :) You are too sweet. Hope your sales are pouring in. I am sure they are.
Hi Carrie, I hope you are doing well. I have a question about your holiday card last year… did you go with the double or triple thick stock? And was there additional postage?? thanks so much. I really want to upgrade this year to the xxx.
Thank you, Carrie! Your entries are amazing! I think I was liking them when I received your comment ; )
hahaha my fav comment!
thank you for the 'like', i really appreciate it! :)
Thank you for your critique of my "Gilded Frame" piece. I just created a poll for a different ways to use "and". Will you let me know what you think?
Hi Carrie, just came across your Never Ending Series via the julep blog and I just wanted to tell you how much I love them...fabulous, really :-)
Carrie! Thank you so much for your sweet comment on my Yo Yo design. It means a lot! And congrats on hitting 100 awards! You are so talented, and a design hero of mine :)
Awe, thank you so much! You too!!! Huge congrats. What a milestone. I have gotten so much more out of minted and it's community than I ever bargained for :) To the future!
Congratulations, Carrie! Your 100 wins are well deserved!
Carrie, I've been meaning to thank you for your sweet comment on Cotton candy clouds :) I just finished voting on all of the entries and am sooo in love with your Mom Rules prints - my kids totally need these! Love them all!
Thanks for your sweet comments, Carrie! I can't wait to purchase your 'mom's rules' series.....so clever and well designed, love!!
Hi Carrie, I am actually about an hour and a half from Tiffin, Oh in Toledo. Are you going to the meetup in MI or is that too far for you?
I love your mom rules! I hope to see more I would love to buy them!
Aaaw!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! You look just the same on the new one. I hope you have a lovely day, filled with joy.
lovely new pic!
thank you, thank you, thank you! I hope more Mom rules are coming;)
Carrie, thank you so much for your super nice comment! It means a lot coming from someone as talented as you. Love your style! You know what's killa? Your cousin's toast at our friend, Julie's wedding. I see talent runs deep in your family. You'll have to ask Erin about it. It was a pretty big hit! ; )
Thank You Carrie for the lovely Comment!! I will def try it without the pine!!
Hi Carrie. Thank you so much for your comment, it means a lot! I am a big fan of your work!
Hi, Carrie. You are very welcome! Glad to hear my comments were helpful! :)
awe, thanks Carrie. The feeling is mutual. That would be awesome. Maybe at a SF meet-up :) Good luck.
your sweet comment made my day, carrie! thanks so much. and just in case i don't get to do a lot of commenting, i am loving your holiday entries!