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Carol Fazio

Carol Fazio. Based in Philadelphia, PA, US.

  • 44 awards won
  • 6510 comments made
  • 27075 votes cast

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  • editor pick 43

About Carol Fazio

My professional life revolves around a life-long passion for art, design, pattern and color. And while I also love bold graphics and beautiful typography, I also enjoy testing my organic side with mixed media like soft pastels, watercolor, ink and charcoal. Minted is the best place to explore my design personality. I am proud to be part of this creative community!

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  • Jessica Yeo
  • Carrie ONeal
  • Robin Ott

comments

Kristiina Almy on Jan 14 2021
Kristiina Almy
  • Minted May 13, 2014

Hi Carol, Thanks for liking my submission to the latest art challenge. Best, Kristiina

Joyce Chow on Apr 22 2020
Joyce Chow
  • Minted Mar 17, 2020

Hi Carol. Thank you so much for your like on my Twice as Nice - Fine Art Pairs & Sets Challenge submission. Means a lot especially coming from such an accomplished artist.

Carol Barber on Mar 28 2020
Carol Barber
  • Minted Oct 23, 2019

Thank you for your like of River Flow! I love your designs best of luck!

amanda lawrence on Feb 12 2019
amanda lawrence
  • Minted Jan 13, 2013

Hi Carol - as always, thank you so much for all your support and very best wishes - Axx

Jackie Crawford on Feb 02 2019
Jackie Crawford
  • Minted Nov 10, 2011

Thanks so much for your kind words, Carol. It means so much since I am a HUGE fan of your watercolors! Those wedding entries are super swoon worthy :) Hope you are warm and toasty after this polar vortex. Have a great weekend!

amanda lawrence on Feb 01 2019
amanda lawrence
  • Minted Jan 13, 2013

Hi Carol - very best wishes and many thanks for your support - good luck in the challenges too - you have lots of lovely designs - Axx

Catherine Culvenor on Jan 30 2019
Catherine Culvenor
  • Minted Mar 21, 2014

My pleasure Carol, I love how you managed to make such bright designs so sophisticated at the same time! Thank you and best of luck to you too! x

Lori Wemple on Jan 29 2019
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

Same to you my friend! I loved loved loved your entries! Monotype is GORGEOUS!!! <3 x

Kim Dietrich Elam on Jan 29 2019
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

Thanks so much for your likes and super nice comments, Carol! I’m liking your painted invitations a lot, especially Monotype and Splendid Garden. Good luck to us both!!

Dreaming Inspirations on Jan 28 2019
Dreaming Inspirations
  • Minted Feb 13, 2011

Thanks Carol for the sweet message and lovely comment!! your designs were so lovely and they popped out too me!! I knew they were yours!

Chris Griffith on Jan 18 2019
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Carol you are a sweetheart and may I also add that your wedding submissions are AMAZING!!!!!

Chris Griffith on Jan 17 2019
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Carol, the storytelling is exactly what I was going for. We may be in the minority though, ha ha. :)

Beth Schneider on Jan 17 2019
Beth Schneider
  • Minted Sep 17, 2010

No! You can't scrap it, it's so different and cool. And that sparkle!!! Best of luck to you, too! :)

Jenny Partrite on Oct 08 2018
Jenny Partrite
  • Minted Aug 19, 2014

Thanks Carol for the like on "Vast Valley" so appreciated. ox Jenny

Sara Shashani on Sep 24 2018
Sara Shashani
  • Minted Apr 9, 2014

Thank you so much for your likes on my art print submissions :) I really enjoy your holiday cards. They're really lovely!

frau brandt on Sep 24 2018
frau brandt
  • Minted Sep 19, 2015

Thanks so much for the like on "Ocean Dream". It`great to get positive feedback.

Michele Norris on Sep 24 2018
Michele Norris
  • Minted Mar 12, 2018

Hi Carol, Thank you for the likes on my Narwhals and Wildflower submissions! All the best - Michele

Carrie Moradi on Aug 30 2018
Carrie Moradi
  • Minted Jun 19, 2018

Hello, Carol! Thanks so much for your kind comment on my "cup-paper bells" submission for the save the date challenge. I am new to Minted and truly appreciate the support. What a wonderful community! Cheers, Carrie

amanda lawrence on Aug 25 2018
amanda lawrence
  • Minted Jan 13, 2013

Carol - many thanks for your like on "sealed" - best and good luck on your lovely designs in these challenges - Amanda

Amy Hall on Aug 21 2018
Amy Hall
  • Minted Nov 5, 2012

Thank you for the like on my "Serene Dreams" piece. I appreciate it. Best of luck with all your submissions.

Rebecca Rueth on Aug 20 2018
Rebecca Rueth
  • Minted Jun 19, 2016

Hi Carol, Thank you so much for the sweet comment on my "Daybreak" entry in the Wall Mural Challenge! I really appreciate your support! Best wishes in the challenge! -Rebecca

Monica Schafer on Aug 15 2018
Monica Schafer
  • Minted Oct 25, 2010

Thank you Carol!! I so appreciate the warm welcome back! I've missed the Minted community and I'm so happy to be back (finally!). :)

amanda lawrence on Aug 14 2018
amanda lawrence
  • Minted Jan 13, 2013

Hi Carol - many thanks for your like on "astro animals" - best wishes and good luck in the challenge - you have some lovely entries - Amanda

Lisa Travis on Aug 07 2018
Lisa Travis
  • Minted May 1, 2009

Hi Carol-thank you for the like on my mural entry-looking forward to seeing more of your work

frau brandt on Aug 06 2018
frau brandt
  • Minted Sep 19, 2015

Thank you so much for the like on "Sweet Dreams". Hope you submit some of your wonderful art to the wall mural challenge.

amanda lawrence on Aug 06 2018
amanda lawrence
  • Minted Jan 13, 2013

Carol - many thanks for your like on "alpha zoo" - it really means a lot in these challenges - best wishes - Amanda

Melanie Kosuge on Apr 30 2018
Melanie Kosuge
  • Minted May 22, 2016

Thanks so much for the sweet comment, Carol! You just made my day! xo

Rega on Nov 04 2017
Rega
  • Minted May 8, 2016

Hi Carol,Thank you so much for the like on the Beginning's :) Your painting is pretty ! All the best of luck on the challenge :)

Marie Hermansson on Aug 17 2017
Marie Hermansson
  • Minted Aug 8, 2012

Hi Carol! Thank you for the like on "friends and food"! Love your designs! :)

Karen Kardatzke on Jul 27 2017
Karen Kardatzke
  • Minted Nov 1, 2015

Carol, love your playful paintings full of color! Thx for your support as well! Wish you all the best!

Jessica Baskin on Jul 24 2017
Jessica Baskin
  • Minted May 8, 2013

Thanks Carol! I'm so torn :) I appreciate your input!! Best of luck to you too.

Laura van Swol on Jul 24 2017
Laura van Swol
  • Minted Jul 14, 2015

Hi Carol Thank you very much for your sweet comments on Bundle of Joy and my works! I love your work so much!

Jessica Baskin on Jul 24 2017
Jessica Baskin
  • Minted May 8, 2013

Hi Carol, if you're still on here and not busy do you mind checking out my updated version of Love Letters? I added the exclamation back in but with a space now between it and the O. I'm wondering if it helps balance the bottom right corner, or in your opinion if you think it's unnecessary / busy? Thanks again and if you don't get this, no sweat!

Jessica Baskin on Jul 24 2017
Jessica Baskin
  • Minted May 8, 2013

Hi Carol! Thanks for your advice, I think you're right about the exclamation point looking like and L – I added an option without it for a poll. I love the colors and texture in your submissions they're so pretty!

Chris Griffith on Jul 18 2017
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Hugs back to you Carol. I hope some day I get to meet you!

AlisonJerry on Jul 11 2017
AlisonJerry
  • Minted Jun 1, 2014

Hey there Carol, Thanks so much for your support on my new work for Pottery Barn. Best of luck to you!!!

Nicolette Myslinski on May 19 2017
Nicolette Myslinski
  • Minted Feb 3, 2014

Thanks so much for your like on my design Lafayette! I know that we have chatted about this on instagram before but I love that you can always tell one of your designs and I aspire to be like that! Thanks for the support!

Jen Tips on Apr 05 2017
Jen Tips
  • Minted Nov 28, 2012

Carol, Thanks so much for the like on my daisies and bubbly. I really appreciate it. Love your work!

Cass Loh on Mar 27 2017
Cass Loh
  • Minted Apr 8, 2014

Hi Carol. Thank you for spotting the error of my design... really appreciated!!

Bethania Lima on Feb 15 2017
Bethania Lima
  • Minted Jun 24, 2012

Hi Carol. Thank you so much for the like on "Kind of Green" and quite another bunch of submissions of mine to the WE challenge. It means a lot to me. Touched. Good luck in the challenge too!

Carole Crohan - CaroleeXpressions on Feb 01 2017
Carole Crohan - CaroleeXpressions
  • Minted Sep 14, 2014

You are welcome Carol, I love the layering and movement in your work. Also thanks you for all your critiques.

Kelly Christina on Jan 31 2017
Kelly Christina
  • Minted Oct 13, 2015

Thank you for your many likes Carol, they are so appreciated! Good luck to you in the Challenge! :)

Jennifer Morehead on Jan 31 2017
Jennifer Morehead
  • Minted Jan 16, 2014

Thank you for your comment Carol! I haven't had time for Minted in so long:( but i wanted to enter this for sure. ..I feel like I threw together last minute though. . .I will be tweaking my a@# of today/night. . .any constructive comments appreciated! Best of luck to you!!

jeanne smith on Jan 30 2017
jeanne smith
  • Minted Nov 11, 2012

thank you so much for the like on my "flower power" submission" carol....:)

Bethania Lima on Jan 29 2017
Bethania Lima
  • Minted Jun 24, 2012

Hi Carol. Thank you very much for all the likes on my entries at minted x west elm challenge. I am a big fan of your style and loved some of your entries too. Good luck in this and the following challenges! Warm regards.

Mary Gaspar on Jan 26 2017
Mary Gaspar
  • Minted Mar 16, 2014

Thanks for the like and best of luck to you! Your work is great!

Neeta Sawhney on Jan 24 2017
Neeta Sawhney
  • Minted Dec 4, 2011

thanks for the like Carol all the best you have really nice submissions.

Karen Kardatzke on Jan 23 2017
Karen Kardatzke
  • Minted Nov 1, 2015

Carol, thank you for the like on my Sorbet & Mint Succulent - I really like your urban sophisticate card design! Karen

Benita Crandall on Dec 13 2016
Benita Crandall
  • Minted Jan 7, 2016

Thank you so much Carol for the like of my design' a festive graduation in gold'. Love your designs particularly, 'believe' and 'new beginnings'. :-) Benita

Kimberly Morgan on Oct 31 2016
Kimberly Morgan
  • Minted Aug 2, 2009

Carol, thanks for taking the time to give me some constructive feedback on Minuet. I appreciate it a lot!

Kate Ross on Oct 10 2016
Kate Ross
  • Minted May 6, 2013

Thanks for staying in top of my edits. You rock!

Phrosné on Oct 10 2016
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

Carol, thank you so much for your note on my Burst letterpress design xxx

Kate Ross on Oct 07 2016
Kate Ross
  • Minted May 6, 2013

Hey Carol, thank you SO much for feedback on my fruitful day entry. Your thoughts and suggestions are really great. I'm going to sit down and see what I can shake out. I appreciate you taking the time to give such thoughtful feedback. All the best to you with your holiday launches and wishing you generous sales throughout the year!

Susan Moyal on Oct 07 2016
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Carol thank you so much for your nice comment!! You totally made my day:) I'm loving your save the dates your winter boughs is one of my favorites in the challenge I just love the rustic, natural feel it's just beautiful!!

peetie design on Oct 07 2016
peetie design
  • Minted Nov 27, 2011

Thank you so much for your nice comment, Carol. I love the way your style has been developing and how you are always trying new things. You have so many beautiful designs!

Lisa Travis on Oct 02 2016
Lisa Travis
  • Minted May 1, 2009

Carol, thank you for there like on "Sending our love", much appreciated!

Leah Bisch on Sep 29 2016
Leah Bisch
  • Minted Mar 4, 2014

Thank you for your sweet comment this morning Carol! It made my day and it's only 7am! :)

Melanie Kosuge on Sep 27 2016
Melanie Kosuge
  • Minted May 22, 2016

Thank so much for your input in my poll, Carol! And also for the likes :) I'm loving your entries too-- esp. 'all about the love'. Beauty!

Chris Griffith on Sep 27 2016
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Rusty??? Are you kidding? They are great. I think we all are a little Holiday crazed. :)

Benita Crandall on Jun 02 2016
Benita Crandall
  • Minted Jan 7, 2016

Thank you so much Carol for your like! Love your designs and wish you the best of luck in the Holiday entries!

Nazia Hyder on May 28 2016
Nazia Hyder
  • Minted May 8, 2012

Thank you so so much Carol for your wonderful words on my Royal Guard art piece,it's overwhelming and still unbelievable but I truly appreciate all the love & support this wonderful (understated word) community has given me :) I still have to look at the winning designs,I have too many things on my plate now, (which is life as it happens...) I wish you good luck for Holiday. Thank you for being so supportive :) <3

Tracy Ann on May 11 2016
Tracy Ann
  • Minted Apr 12, 2015

Hi Carol, I used Baskerville for now, part of my challenge is to use fonts I already have or can download without a fee. I wanted something close to Mrs. Eaves, and not being familiar with it, the closest looked like Baskerville. I do like the new template and layout, background a soft off white--suggested by another minted artist previously. If this is closer, great. If not, give me a shoulder tap ... many many thanks.

Tracy Ann on May 11 2016
Tracy Ann
  • Minted Apr 12, 2015

Thank you Carol, these are most welcome suggestions on my design for that something extra--pow and punch. Good deal!

Erin L. Wilson on May 05 2016
Erin L. Wilson
  • Minted Mar 27, 2014

Carol, thanks so much for taking the time to look that design over again. I owe you big time! I did actually have that other baby in my kit, but after staring and staring and staring, I ended up sticking with the original baby because I just can't resist him ;) Thanks so much for all your help and feedback. I feel like I owe you commission if that one happens to get a pick!

Erin L. Wilson on May 05 2016
Erin L. Wilson
  • Minted Mar 27, 2014

I should clarify, too. The part that is giving me the most trouble is the "I'm too excited to" or "I'm much too excited to" line. I added in much so that "too excited to" could go together on a line, but it looks a little long. Would it be better with the break like this: "I'm too/excited to"? I kind of felt like "too" and "excited" should be on the same line. Also, this comment is getting so long haha. Thanks :)

Erin L. Wilson on May 05 2016
Erin L. Wilson
  • Minted Mar 27, 2014

Carol, your wording advice was invaluable on my Christmas Every Day design! I can't thank you enough. I made some changes and hope it reads better. Those lines sure are a bugger to split nicely! If you ever have a second, I'd love for you to take a final look! Thanks again. http://www.minted.com/design-rating/608874

Oscar and Emma - Karly Depew on May 05 2016
Oscar and Emma - Karly Depew
  • Minted Jun 2, 2008

Carol, the changes look great! I am so happy you feel my suggestions helped ;) I do have one more idea... would you consider changing the border to foil and possibly having the stars touch the border. Similar to the style Kristy did in this design...http://www.minted.com/design-rating/592974

Nam Bourassa on May 04 2016
Nam Bourassa
  • Minted Dec 9, 2008

Just wondering about switching over to gold foil submissions, how did you do it? I know if you delete it, you will not be able to re-submit.

Nam Bourassa on May 04 2016
Nam Bourassa
  • Minted Dec 9, 2008

Hi Carol, Thanks for taking the advice. It looks better! Just wondering if you have consider continuing swash in the "l" ?

Oscar and Emma - Karly Depew on May 04 2016
Oscar and Emma - Karly Depew
  • Minted Jun 2, 2008

Hey Carol - The stars definitely caught my attention! I think they would look beautiful foil-pressed. I am more than happy to give some suggestions if you do decide to make changes... 1. ) might help to make the message more general since it will be sent to families. 2.) adjust the stars so they are centered on the card and even on all sides even if that means they will be cut off on the edges. 3.) maybe try a solid gold border to balance out the boldness of the stars. 4.) shrink up the white space by making the photo area a little longer and making the holiday message only 2 lines. I hope that helps ;) Please let me know if you need me to explain. Can't wait to see your non-foil designs. Haven't had a chance to go through all of those yet! Happy Designing!

Erin L. Wilson on May 03 2016
Erin L. Wilson
  • Minted Mar 27, 2014

Hey Carol! Thanks for much for your feedback! I've updated the copy and would love to know your opinion again if you have a minute. Thanks for all your help! http://www.minted.com/design-rating/606534

Susan Moyal on May 03 2016
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Just looking through your entries …..so many cool and creative and beautiful designs!!!

Susan Moyal on May 03 2016
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Carol thank you very much for your great suggestions I was able to redesign in a circular diecut I could not get the square to work. I was wondering if you get a chance to take a quick peak and let me know what you think. Once again thank you so much for taking the time to offer such great advice:)

Playground Prints on May 03 2016
Playground Prints
  • Minted Nov 9, 2015

Hi Carol, thank you for the like! :)

Erin L. Wilson on May 03 2016
Erin L. Wilson
  • Minted Mar 27, 2014

Hey Carol! Thanks for the feedback on my wording in my "Christmas Every Day" entry. I've been really toying with the exact phrasing, so your comment really helped! I'll probably change it before the editing time is up :)

Sandra Picco Design on May 03 2016
Sandra Picco Design
  • Minted Sep 16, 2010

Hi Carol! I edit my comment, but I can't guarantee it makes more sense. LOL I'm bleary-eyed, too!

Neeta Sawhney on Apr 29 2016
Neeta Sawhney
  • Minted Dec 4, 2011

when i saw that there was a like for happy indeed it really made my day. All the best to you as well. Your designs are so beautiful.

Ana Sharpe on Apr 14 2016
Ana Sharpe
  • Minted Sep 26, 2013

Thank you so much for the likes on my Christmas card submissions, Carol! I truly appreciate it :)

Susan Moyal on Apr 13 2016
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Carol I made some changes I love the font you suggested, I've never used it! If you get a chance to peek I would love to hear your thoughts. Once again thank you very much for you great advice.

Susan Asbill on Apr 12 2016
Susan Asbill
  • Minted Jun 6, 2011

Thanks, buddy! <3

Susan Moyal on Apr 12 2016
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Carol thank you very much for your amazing suggestions! I will work on them tonight. This design has me struggling, so I really appreciate you taking the time to help. (Two cents ..more like gold) :)

Kanika Mathur on Apr 04 2016
Kanika Mathur
  • Minted Jan 15, 2014

Carol, thanks so much for your suggestion to use a darker navy blue for my 'Shine bright' design. Would love for you to have a second look, thanks ! http://www.minted.com/design-rating/571579

Dawn Jasper on Mar 31 2016
Dawn Jasper
  • Minted Jan 16, 2010

Ah, totally get not wanting to match the photos. I was matching more the foil, but I guess it would be pretty photo dependent wouldn't it. All your entries are looking fabulous btw! :)

Stacy Cooke on Mar 30 2016
Stacy Cooke
  • Minted Jan 18, 2015

Hi Carol, thank you for taking the time to comment.I really appreciate any input. xx

Kimberly Morgan on Mar 30 2016
Kimberly Morgan
  • Minted Aug 2, 2009

Thanks for your spacing tip on "Gospel of Peace", Carol. I think it feels better now. I have a poll up for photo choice, if you hae a minute. http://www.minted.com/design-rating/570005

Debb W on Mar 28 2016
Debb W
  • Minted Jul 14, 2011

Hi Carol, thank you for the help, I deeply appreciate your time and inspiration. Always love to see your work! Have fun with these the Challenges!

Kim Dietrich Elam on Mar 28 2016
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

you should definitely submit the one you were working on!

Kim Dietrich Elam on Mar 28 2016
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

Thanks so much, Carol, for your helpful suggestions on my "reJOYce" design! I may put "JOY" back into it and submit as foil, if I get a chance. I appreciate your feedback!

Susan Moyal on Mar 02 2016
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Carol thank you very much for the like:)

Johanna Phillips Huuva on Mar 02 2016
Johanna Phillips Huuva
  • Minted Jul 31, 2014

Thank you so much for the helpful advice on my design. Made it so much better! :-)

Makewells on Mar 02 2016
Makewells
  • Minted Jan 26, 2012

Carol thank you so much for the advice on my design! I wish I had time to edit but I don't, but I agree with you ! I'm just glad I was able to sneak a few entries in. And an Anti-shower baby party is my kind of shower too!!! :)

Rebecca Durflinger on Mar 01 2016
Rebecca Durflinger
  • Minted Nov 12, 2011

Thank you Carol for your like on my design mod baby!

Cavell Ferguson on Feb 26 2016
Cavell Ferguson
  • Minted Apr 6, 2014

Best of luck Carol, they are all great entries.

Annie Poissant on Feb 24 2016
Annie Poissant
  • Minted Feb 2, 2015

Thanks for your like on "Wake Surf" Carol!

Cavell Ferguson on Jan 28 2016
Cavell Ferguson
  • Minted Apr 6, 2014

Thank you so much Carol for the congrats and compliments, I really appreciate it.

Lea Delaveris on Jan 26 2016
Lea Delaveris
  • Minted Jun 17, 2010

Carol - thank you so much for that sweet comment!

Ekaterina Romanova on Jan 20 2016
Ekaterina Romanova
  • Minted Jun 7, 2015

Hello, Carol! Thanks for your kind and very helpful comment! Really appreciate it :) Good luck in the challenge!

Rebecca Daublin on Jan 20 2016
Rebecca Daublin
  • Minted May 13, 2011

thank you so much for the suggestions Carol! I was feeling something was off about it and i love your ideas

Chris Griffith on Jan 20 2016
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Thanks Carol for the kind words. Love all your entries!

Susan Moyal on Jan 19 2016
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Carol Thank you very much for your great suggestion! I will give it a try tonight. Wow you sure have some gorgeous entries!