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Alethea and Ruth

alethea and ruth . Based in Seattle, WA, US.

  • 1017 awards won
  • 525 comments made
  • 9449 votes cast

Awards

  • winner 203
  • 1st place winner 16
  • editor pick 798

About Alethea and Ruth

Alethea and Ruth is the creative outlet of designer Rachel Nanfelt. She is an obsessive doodler, loves a bold pattern, great type and lots of color. She is currently living in (and loving) Seattle, via southern California and the midwest.

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Pippa Shaw on Nov 09 2023
Pippa Shaw
  • Minted Jul 3, 2019

congratulations on reaching the 1000 win milestone!! Incredible

QuirkyChick Studio on Jul 05 2022
QuirkyChick Studio
  • Minted Nov 11, 2020

Hi. I love your designs, especially Rehearsal Stack. I was looking closely at the lettering (I'm studying typography right now), and I noticed you are missing an A in the word Rehearsal, which will affect your final design, since the lettering is so precise. Thought I should let you know. :+)

Hooray Creative on Sep 26 2020
Hooray Creative
  • Minted Nov 23, 2010

Huge congrats on your 700 win milestone, Rachel!!! That's just bonkers!! It looks like you have an incredible holiday collection launching! It's just beyond impressive! Congrats on all your well-deserved picks and wins!! You will forever be the Queen of Minted!!!

Hooray Creative on Sep 26 2020
Hooray Creative
  • Minted Nov 23, 2010

Huge congrats on your 700 win milestone, Rachel!!! That's just bonkers!! It looks like you have an incredible holiday collection launching!

Neeta Sawhney on Jul 02 2020
Neeta Sawhney
  • Minted Dec 4, 2011

Hi there Rachel I really love your work alot and hope you know how much your consistency in design and art really is one to not only admire but the tenacity you have I hope that you continue to shine and always inspire me and probably so many more. By the way it would so cool to hear your process story love to you Rachel and all the best for your future.

Tamara Hilje on Jul 01 2020
Tamara Hilje
  • Minted Mar 24, 2020

Congratulations on your wins!!!

Creo Study on Sep 28 2019
Creo Study
  • Minted Jul 13, 2015

Many many congrats, Rachel, on crossing 650!! youre such a powerhouse of talent !!

Glynnis Owen on Jul 17 2019
Glynnis Owen
  • Minted Nov 14, 2018

Congratulations on award and milestone! Your designs are fabulous :-)

Debb W on Feb 16 2019
Debb W
  • Minted Jul 14, 2011

You are blessed with amazing talent, Rachel! I've been admiring your work for a long time but have to say that all of your unique, exquisite wedding foil entries are mind blowing! You deserve every win you receive!

Phrosné on Jan 27 2019
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

Outstanding diversity and beauty! So stunning, Rachel.

Elky Ink on May 17 2018
Elky Ink
  • Minted Oct 30, 2016

Hi Rachel, All your designs for the non photo holiday challenges are amazing! Best of luck to you!

Phrosné on May 16 2018
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

It cut my message! … incredible.

Phrosné on May 16 2018
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

Your entries non photo.

ASKK Enterprises on May 16 2018
ASKK Enterprises
  • Minted Apr 22, 2018

Amazing Stuff!!!!!!!!!

Mariecor Agravante on Mar 05 2018
Mariecor Agravante
  • Minted Jun 7, 2015

Congratulations on your Letterpress Invitation First Place Win :)

Mariecor Agravante on Mar 02 2018
Mariecor Agravante
  • Minted Jun 7, 2015

Hi, Ms. Nanfelt :) I love your work -- and I wondered if you have time in your busy schedule for collaboration in the GC challenge. I have some new, original copy (that aren't on the list) that I'd love to have you design for :) If you have a few spare moments, please let me know so that i may send them to you via email or Facebook (I'm "Marie Ag" there). Thank you, Ms. Nanfelt, for your consideration. Sincerely, Mariecor Agravante :)

Cricket and Bee on Feb 09 2018
Cricket and Bee
  • Minted Jun 26, 2017

My old Wacom tablet has finally given out so I’m researching what I might get to replace it. I like your illustrations and wanted to ask what tablet/programs you use/work in to create your pieces.

Pixel and Hank on Feb 01 2018
Pixel and Hank
  • Minted Dec 10, 2010

LOVING your birth announcement entries. <3

Benita Crandall on Oct 30 2017
Benita Crandall
  • Minted Jan 7, 2016

Your designs are amazing! Words can't describe how beautiful they all are. You are an extraordinary artist!

Phrosné on Jun 05 2017
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

I do not know how you do it, I am ALWAYS you biggest fan, but you have never blown me aways like you did with this challenge. What a repertoire friend! You are so freaking amazing :)

Creo Study on May 16 2017
Creo Study
  • Minted Jul 13, 2015

Hi Rachel, I'm blown by your holiday challenge entries, as always

Lori Wemple on Apr 04 2017
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

Rachel, I can't tell you how much your kind words mean to me. Thank you so much for taking the time (I know how precious your time is with two little ones ;) ) to write it. I think you are so amazingly talented, everything you design is like magic! :) x

Ilze Lucero on Feb 11 2017
Ilze Lucero
  • Minted Jun 16, 2015

Congrats on big 400. You are an inspiration

Creo Study on Feb 09 2017
Creo Study
  • Minted Jul 13, 2015

Rachel, Many congrats on the massive milestone '400' and wish you many many more. its actually a given considering how fabulous each and every piece you put out :). your designs really bring as much joy and excitement to me (and i'm sure to many others) as they do to you when you make them. Best always!!

Karena Anderson on Feb 09 2017
Karena Anderson
  • Minted Dec 2, 2008

Congratulations on your 400 wins!! Your designs are beautiful, and your success is very inspiring to someone who just entered my first challenge ever. :-) Good luck in the coming challenges. I love all of your entries but "Jungle Pals" is particularly special! Best, Rennie

lena barakat on Nov 02 2016
lena barakat
  • Minted Jun 29, 2010

Beautiful submissions in the current wedding challenge, Rachel! Always looking forward to seeing your work!

Anusha on Jun 27 2016
Anusha
  • Minted Jun 3, 2016

Your experiments with Typography make your designs stand out. You say so much in compact space, and that too without being overwhelming -- It's amazing.

Lori Wemple on May 28 2016
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

Thank you so much for the kind comment <3 I'm so excited for you, your work is so beautifu!!

Erica Krystek on May 28 2016
Erica Krystek
  • Minted Mar 14, 2013

Hi Rachel, thank you so much for your sweet comment! Huge congrats on 1st place! Your work never ceases to amaze me. Always lovely, innovative and spot on:)

Debb W on May 01 2016
Debb W
  • Minted Jul 14, 2011

Hi Rachel, You're blessed with an amazing talent, I'm a long-time admirer of your work! I've left a couple thoughts on your submissions but they are just thoughts, your work is perfection! : )

Katharine Watson on Apr 26 2016
Katharine Watson
  • Minted May 25, 2011

Thanks for your comment! It always feels risky to try new things for wedding or holiday (so much pressure!) but I'm glad you like them! Your submissions have been looking so good too!

Meagan Christensen on Apr 26 2016
Meagan Christensen
  • Minted Sep 25, 2013

Thanks for your kind (and helpful!) comment on my "Russian Christmas" design, Rachel! I've always admired your work, and I'm totally going out on a limb with this design, so I really appreciate your feedback!

Laura Hankins on Apr 25 2016
Laura Hankins
  • Minted Aug 13, 2008

Thanks so much for the feedback on my entries, Rachel! I had been thinking the same thing about losing the flowers on my 'Bold botanicals' so I played around a bit more and am much happier with it http://www.minted.com/design-rating/592648. Your entries are stunning as usual- how you come up with fresh ideas that still maintain your distinct style just blows my mind, but you do every challenge (and I don't even hate you for it, ha!)

Debb W on Apr 15 2016
Debb W
  • Minted Jul 14, 2011

Hi Rachel, You may hear this often but it is worth repeating. I admire your talent and the consistency in your work. Seems not one appealing piece goes public without your loving consideration. And we benefit. : )

Lori Wemple on Apr 13 2016
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

Thank you so much for the kind comment - it means so much to me! Your 'how loved you are' is truly a masterpiece! You are so lovely and talented :)

Nazia Hyder on Mar 03 2016
Nazia Hyder
  • Minted May 8, 2012

You're so considerate :) Thankyou so much for appreciating my work,coming from you,I'm honored :)

Nazia Hyder on Mar 01 2016
Nazia Hyder
  • Minted May 8, 2012

Hi Rachel, (firstly I simply admire your work,you're a creative genius) I was browsing through designs in the Baby Shower challenge,(getting ready to vote actually) & realized that one of your designs is similar to what I submitted. Although,I even checked the submission dates. Please let me know if its too similar so that I could remove it. :) http://www.minted.com/design-rating/548406

Jessie Steury on Feb 29 2016
Jessie Steury
  • Minted Nov 1, 2011

Thank you so much for the sweet comment on my designer page. That pottery barn challenge is SOOO huge, the fact that I had anything stand out makes my day. Thank you a million times and best of luck in that big one. You've got some great ones in there as well. :) Happy Monday!

Sara Hicks Malone on Jan 18 2016
Sara Hicks Malone
  • Minted Sep 18, 2011

I'm sure you know how to spell very well, you've just joined the motherhood club where your brain is no longer your own! It's a steep decline from here... fortunately you still mange to put out beautiful, unique designs. Loving your collection!

Hooray Creative on Jan 08 2016
Hooray Creative
  • Minted Nov 23, 2010

Thank you so much for the kind comment on my "Woodland Wreath" design, Rachel! That means everything! I loved all of your designs in this challenge and a big congrats on your wins! :)

Kerry Doyle on Dec 15 2015
Kerry Doyle
  • Minted Jun 28, 2008

Love all your self-launch items, Rachel! Wishing I had thought to shop them sooner!! :)

Laura Bolter on Nov 18 2015
Laura Bolter
  • Minted Oct 11, 2011

Thanks for voting in my last minute poll, Rachel! And, as usual, every single one of your designs is stunning. I am always in awe of your talent, and you new little guy hasn't slowed you down at all! ;-) Congratulations on him, too!

Hooray Creative on Nov 14 2015
Hooray Creative
  • Minted Nov 23, 2010

Thanks so much for your encouraging words, Rachel!! :) I've always been a huge fan of yours and LOVE everything you make! Your wedding entries are gorgeous, by the way! :)

Jennifer Postorino on Oct 22 2015
Jennifer Postorino
  • Minted Dec 27, 2008

Congrats on your WIN and Picks in the New Year's Challenge! Gorgeous work as always :)

jellyjolly on Jul 28 2015
jellyjolly
  • Minted Sep 16, 2013

your works is just so awesome! they're all unique and fresh! :)

Hooray Creative on Jun 09 2015
Hooray Creative
  • Minted Nov 23, 2010

Stunning work again in the holiday challenge, Rachel!

Salina Mack on Jun 08 2015
Salina Mack
  • Minted Oct 13, 2014

Congratulations, K :)

Sam Dubeau on Jun 07 2015
Sam Dubeau
  • Minted May 3, 2014

Thanks for your great feedback Rachel! I made the change and so happy you recommended it. All the best!

Monica Schafer on May 14 2015
Monica Schafer
  • Minted Oct 25, 2010

Hi Rachel, Thank you so much for yuor feedback on my design... really appreciate it! :)

Laura Hankins on Apr 23 2015
Laura Hankins
  • Minted Aug 13, 2008

Rachel, your sweet comment made my week! Can't wait to see the rest of your holiday work roll in, always such a fan :)

Hannah Williams on Apr 22 2015
Hannah Williams
  • Minted Apr 15, 2015

Love your work!

Stacy Kron on Apr 20 2015
Stacy Kron
  • Minted Jan 22, 2010

Thank you for your feedback on my design ... I took your suggestion and like it WAY better now! :) Love all your designs, by the way!

Makewells on Apr 16 2015
Makewells
  • Minted Jan 26, 2012

Rachel thanks for the suggestion about a different font on my design! Totally agree - now to pick one ha ha!

Karidy Walker on Mar 21 2015
Karidy Walker
  • Minted Apr 14, 2013

Rachel, thanks so much for your sweet comment! I admire your work so much. Your typography and florals are always so amazing. I have a couple copies of your "most wonderful time" prints that are packed away with my holiday decorations. I look forward to displaying every year! Thanks for being such an inspiration :)

Laura Hankins on Mar 13 2015
Laura Hankins
  • Minted Aug 13, 2008

Hi Rachel! I just wanted to thank you so much for your sweet comment, I am such a huge fan of your work- it really means a lot! Congrats on all of your recent picks across wedding and birth announcements- I just love seeing what new beautiful pieces you'll come up with each challenge :)

Chris Griffith on Dec 10 2014
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Hi Rachel, love your Valentine's design win. You are a true inspiration.

Monica Schafer on Dec 09 2014
Monica Schafer
  • Minted Oct 25, 2010

Hi Rachel, Your wedding submissions are insane!! So beautiful. :)

Kelly Schmidt on Dec 07 2014
Kelly Schmidt
  • Minted Jun 18, 2014

Thank you so much for your comment on my design today! I have admired your work for a long time and I'm really new to Minted, it made my day! :)

Lori Wemple on Dec 04 2014
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

Thank you so much for the nice comment, it means so much to me!

Phrosné on Nov 26 2014
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

:)

Rebecca Bowen on Sep 16 2014
Rebecca Bowen
  • Minted Dec 9, 2011

Thanks for the sweet comment and big congrats to you as well! BTW, I got a small print of 'Rules to Live By' framed on my desk at work.. it might be a children's print, but it sure makes me happy everyday;)

Phrosné on Sep 16 2014
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

you know what's really weird.. this: http://www.minted.com/design-rating/237629 and your's this: http://www.minted.com/design-rating/236267 HAHAHA. Mine is not as good as yours but i know exactly how you did it. LOL.

Carolyn MacLaren on Sep 13 2014
Carolyn MacLaren
  • Minted May 28, 2011

Wonderful save the date designs! So very fresh and elegant :)

Katie Jarman on Sep 10 2014
Katie Jarman
  • Minted Jun 23, 2014

I'm in love with all of your patterns! Beautiful work.

Naomi Ernest on Sep 10 2014
Naomi Ernest
  • Minted Dec 31, 2011

I am in love with so many of your fabric entries. I cannot wait to see the results. Best of luck! :)

Phrosné on Sep 02 2014
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

incredible entries for domino.

CAROLINA LEONI on Aug 21 2014
CAROLINA LEONI
  • Minted Aug 19, 2014

Hello Rachel! Your work is just awesome!

Anna Elder on Aug 19 2014
Anna Elder
  • Minted Sep 29, 2011

thank you for helping with my sea flowers poll today! i really appreciate and value your feedback. ...and I also love a great pink/red combo! :)

Phrosné on Jul 24 2014
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

Beautiful photo :)

Phrosné on Jul 09 2014
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

you make me sit here and scrutinize over your designs to look for reasons to give you at least a few 4's between all the hundreds of 5's i always give you. but I guess if it's that hard to find reason Im just fooling myself. HAHA. you know i always love your work, and you inspire me.

Leslie Ann Jones on May 08 2014
Leslie Ann Jones
  • Minted Jun 9, 2010

Thank you for taking the time to answer my polls! I value your opinion and trust your instincts. I'm grateful for your feedback!

silverscreen studio on May 08 2014
silverscreen studio
  • Minted Feb 24, 2014

Hi Rachel, Rebecca. I 'm loving the texture of your hand written designs. are these hand painted in water color or painted digitally? If digital would you mind sharing your trade secrets? Brush sets, techniques? Would love to achieve similar effects. Thx! Christina Enciso

silverscreen studio on May 03 2014
silverscreen studio
  • Minted Feb 24, 2014

Hi Rachel & Rebecca. I pretty new to the Minted world and am an avid fan of your work. I know this is a bit of an informal diversion from an actual "buddy" assignment, but if you have a moment to take a look at this hand-scriped design and let me know if you think the scale of the script works, I would be most appreciative! http://www.minted.com/design-rating/172593 Sincerest, Christina

Prittybird on Apr 14 2014
Prittybird
  • Minted Apr 5, 2014

I like your advice that you give... to not be afraid to take risks and follow what you love! I feel that is what I am doing being newly minted!

Laura Hankins on Apr 01 2014
Laura Hankins
  • Minted Aug 13, 2008

Thanks so much for your sweet comment Rachel, I'm such a fan of your work- it really meant a lot! Can't wait to see what you come up with for holiday this year, I'm sure it'll be gorgeous as usual :)

Phrosné on Mar 31 2014
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

Thanks so much Rachel, I appreciate it só.

Alaina Cherup on Feb 06 2014
Alaina Cherup
  • Minted Apr 25, 2008

I'm really admiring your art prints in the west elm challenge! beautiful work.

Jennifer Wick on Feb 05 2014
Jennifer Wick
  • Minted Sep 2, 2010

Rachel, thank you so much for the sweetest comment you left - you are one my very favorite Minted designers who admire, so that means a lot coming from you! I only wish I had done something fun before the file requests started rolling in ;) Your wedding designs were stunning (as usual!) so I know they will be a big hit with brides. I hope you'll go to the NSS sometime so I can finally meet you!

Phrosné on Feb 02 2014
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

Thank you for taking time to comment, i really appreciate it, Rachel. :) Congrats and ten times congrats to you again! you always, over and over again, impress with new designs and fresh new work. I can just look at your work the whole day. Incredible.

Kaydi Bishop on Jan 31 2014
Kaydi Bishop
  • Minted Jun 29, 2012

A big big congrats on ALL your recent wins!!! So many beautiful designs that will make so many people so happy to send out. You have such an amazing style that I so love seeing!

GeekInk Design on Jan 30 2014
GeekInk Design
  • Minted Mar 21, 2011

Thanks so much Rachel! And I think I lost count somewhere around your 4th design in the top 30... so many picks, and they're all so beautiful! :) Huge congrats to you!

Lori Wemple on Jan 18 2014
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

Just wanted to drop by and say how much I admire your work - you are truly amazing! It's incredible not only for how beautiful it all is, but how much you create and with such quality and uniqueness, wow!

Oma N. Ramkhelawan on Dec 06 2013
Oma N. Ramkhelawan
  • Minted Mar 26, 2011

Thanks so much for being ok with this Rachel! Always love seeing your submissions .... perfection! :)

Oma N. Ramkhelawan on Dec 04 2013
Oma N. Ramkhelawan
  • Minted Mar 26, 2011

Hi Rachel, I've been working on a similar design to your 'You're Purfect' design for the last couple of days. Honestly, it probably isn't as lovely as yours but I would really like to know if you would mind if I went ahead and submitted it. If you do mind, it's ok.

Iwona K on Nov 25 2013
Iwona K
  • Minted Aug 1, 2011

Rachel, just wanted to say that I'm a huge fan of your work. Your work is simply stunning. I love all you do. Cheers ;)

Phrosné on Nov 24 2013
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

Rachel, Thanks so much for taking the time - let me know what you think? http://www.minted.com/design-rating/129931

Yolanda Mariak Chendak on Nov 22 2013
Yolanda Mariak Chendak
  • Minted Jan 20, 2010

All your wedding submissions are stunning... you ROCKED this competition!

Phrosné on Nov 21 2013
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

What a lovely comment. I truly appreciate it Rachel.

Neeta Sawhney on Nov 07 2013
Neeta Sawhney
  • Minted Dec 4, 2011

When you get the time please give suggestions about Rani and Raja Wedding invitation. Would like to hear from all of you thanks

Neeta Sawhney on Nov 06 2013
Neeta Sawhney
  • Minted Dec 4, 2011

When you have the time can you tell me about font placement thanks

Melissa Egan of Pistols on Sep 21 2013
Melissa Egan of Pistols
  • Minted Nov 7, 2011

I had the most random dream with you in it last night—I dreamed we discovered we were second cousins at a family bbq at your house. You lived in a giant house right next to the ocean btw :) And then you showed me what you were working on, which happened to be Berenstain Bears wall decals. Ha, oooh dreams. Just thought I'd share :)

Sarah Curry on Sep 04 2013
Sarah Curry
  • Minted Oct 12, 2011

Thank you so much for the sweet compliment, Rachel! You are an inspiration, and it means a lot coming from you! :)

chocomocacino on Jul 02 2013
chocomocacino
  • Minted Feb 23, 2010

THANK YOU rachel !! I'm so happy =D.. i'm always in awe with ur work.. lettering n flowers. they are just so awesome!!!

kelli hall on Jun 15 2013
kelli hall
  • Minted Oct 24, 2008

Rachel!! thank you so much for the comment on my profile! I adore your work and am so touched that you took the time to leave a little note--I appreciate it beyond words ; )

trbdesign on Jun 08 2013
trbdesign
  • Minted Dec 6, 2010

Thanks for your helpful comment on my jolly rejoice design. If you have time can you check out the revised version: http://www.minted.com/design-rating/94572 thank you!!!! Love all of your beautiful work!!!

Melissa Kelman on Apr 16 2013
Melissa Kelman
  • Minted Sep 17, 2010

Thanks so much for your sweet comment and for checking out my blog :) I'm a big fan of your lovely florals. I was thinking they would look beautiful on fabric too!

Guess What Design Studio on Apr 15 2013
Guess What Design Studio
  • Minted May 6, 2008

Rachel, thank you soooo much for your sweet comment! on petit monsieur - seriously made my day!! I absolutely LOOOVE everything you do, so your feedback means the world to me!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! :)

GeekInk Design on Mar 05 2013
GeekInk Design
  • Minted Mar 21, 2011

Congrats Rachel and Rebecca on your minibook wins! I don't know if I've ever commented on your stuff before, but it is always amazing! You two may just be able to make a career out of this whole stationery thing! Haha! ;) 96 wins... wow!

Giselle Zimmerman on Mar 05 2013
Giselle Zimmerman
  • Minted Apr 3, 2010

Congrats on your wins !!!

Jenn Johnson on Feb 28 2013
Jenn Johnson
  • Minted Jul 18, 2011

I'm a big fan!