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Kristie Kern

Kristie Kern. Based in Akron, OH, US.

  • 474 awards won
  • 471 comments made
  • 21572 votes cast

Awards

  • winner 95
  • 1st place winner 5
  • editor pick 374

About Kristie Kern

I'm a designer with passions for gorgeous typography, exquisite details and an aesthetic that is classic with a modern edge. My studio is the renovated third floor of the 1919 Craftsman cottage I share with my husband and son in Akron, Ohio. Thanks for visiting!

designs by Kristie Kern


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Creo Study on Feb 17 2021
Creo Study
  • Minted Jul 13, 2015

woohoo, Kristie! Wishing you many congrats on your amazing 350 milestone! Love everything you do. Cheers to many many more achievements xx

Nazia Hyder on Jun 03 2020
Nazia Hyder
  • Minted May 8, 2012

Thankyou for the love on my work Kristie! As always your work is flawless!

Creo Study on May 26 2020
Creo Study
  • Minted Jul 13, 2015

you have put up an OUTSTANDING collection of holiday designs, Kristie! they're all perfect!

chocomocacino on May 24 2020
chocomocacino
  • Minted Feb 23, 2010

Kristie! Stunning and breathtaking Holiday collection! All the heart eyes!

Creo Study on Oct 10 2019
Creo Study
  • Minted Jul 13, 2015

Many congrats, Kristie, on your 300th milestone!!!! YAY!!! Cheers to many many more!!

Minty Fresh on Mar 20 2019
Minty Fresh
  • Minted Jan 18, 2019

Hi Kristie, your design is so beautiful and sophisticated! I really admire your stunning work. If possible, can you please give me feedbacks on how I can improve my designs? Any feedback is welcomed. Thank you so much in advance. Keep up the great work you do❤️

Kanika Mathur on Feb 20 2019
Kanika Mathur
  • Minted Jan 15, 2014

Hi Kristie, just popping in to say that I love love all your foil entries!! Simply gorgeous! x

AK Graphics on Jan 27 2019
AK Graphics
  • Minted Sep 20, 2010

Thank you so much for your sweet comment on my design Kristie!! Means so much coming from you! Your wedding entries are so stunning (as usual ;)!! ~ xo

Laura Hankins on Jan 25 2019
Laura Hankins
  • Minted Aug 13, 2008

Kristie...your wedding entries knock my socks off- so fresh and gorgeous and lovely! Congrats on all of your impending file prep ;)

Lori Wemple on Oct 06 2018
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

Congrats Kristie!!!!! Your work is always soo gorgeous!!! <3

AK Graphics on Jun 11 2018
AK Graphics
  • Minted Sep 20, 2010

Your Religious submissions are amazing Kristie!! SO so pretty! ~

Nazia Hyder on May 01 2018
Nazia Hyder
  • Minted May 8, 2012

Thankyou so much Kristie for liking my "Brushed Elegance" and "Vibrance" entries. I'm truly honored. As always, your work is absolutely stunning! Thankyou once again.

Hooray Creative on May 01 2018
Hooray Creative
  • Minted Nov 23, 2010

Thanks for your nice comment on my 'Modern Trees' entry, Kristie!! So appreciated! I just got a chance see the rest of your holiday designs and they are stunning, as is all of your work!! You will definitely be busy with file prep this summer! :)

Ana Sharpe on Nov 10 2017
Ana Sharpe
  • Minted Sep 26, 2013

Hi Kristie, I wanted to stop by and thank you for the recent likes on my wedding entries! I sincerely appreciate your support. Your entries are always absolutely gorgeous! I'm such a big fan :) All the best and have a great weekend!

frau brandt on Nov 06 2017
frau brandt
  • Minted Sep 19, 2015

Thank you so much for the like on my entry "Soft love". Love your elegant style!

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

Thanks so much my friend, of course, same to you xxxx

Lori Wemple on Jun 26 2017
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

Thank you so much for the sweet comment Kristie, your work is always so gorgeous!! Always a joy to see them :) x

Creo Study on May 18 2017
Creo Study
  • Minted Jul 13, 2015

Hi Kristie, your holiday designs are phenomenal !!!! all of them just WOW!

Carol Fazio on Nov 14 2016
Carol Fazio
  • Minted Jun 23, 2011

Hi Kristie, thanks so much for stopping by my wedding invitations and giving them some luv! I really appreciate it! I love all of your organic designs and i love all of your geometric designs! So hard to say which I love more! Good luck, my friend! xo, C

Phrosné on Nov 14 2016
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

omg you have no idea how amazing your holidays designs are O.O miss you x

Chris Griffith on Sep 30 2016
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Kristie big congrats on your big invite win. It is such an exquisite design. I can't even imagine how long it took you to make it. Really beautiful!

Chris Griffith on Jun 02 2016
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Aww thanks so much and best of luck to you. Holiday is always so nail biting. :) I love your Joyful Winter design the best although all are wonderful.

Chris Griffith on Jun 01 2016
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Hi Kristie, thanks for the great foil tip on my Holiday Explosion design. I changed it and I actually think it looks better with your recommendation. :) Thanks again and of course love your entries. http://www.minted.com/design-rating/622900

Erin Deegan on Apr 06 2016
Erin Deegan
  • Minted Nov 29, 2010

Thank you!!!! I always need a second set of eyes!!

curiouszhi on Mar 18 2016
curiouszhi
  • Minted Dec 17, 2013

Hi Kristie, thank you for the like on my Circus Unicycle Puppy design for the Children's birthday challenge. I love your work so it's such an encouragement to get that from you! Thanks! :))

Carol Fazio on Mar 07 2016
Carol Fazio
  • Minted Jun 23, 2011

Hi Kristie, thanks for stopping by to say congrats on my Two to Love design. big congrats to you on all your lovely wins! xo, Carol

Ana Sharpe on Mar 02 2016
Ana Sharpe
  • Minted Sep 26, 2013

Hi Kristie, thanks so much for the like on my "Geo Floral". You truly made my day! I'm such a fan of your amazing work and style.

Magdalena Earnest on Sep 09 2015
Magdalena Earnest
  • Minted Jan 12, 2014

Congratulations on your 3rd place win. The card is truly stunning! I am big fan of your work, such an inspiration.

Chris Griffith on Sep 03 2015
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Kristie, thanks for the kind words. And big congrats back to you for all your wins!

A Real Peach Studio on Jun 19 2015
A Real Peach Studio
  • Minted Aug 19, 2012

Omg Kristie! I. love. them. all. The quantity, the QUALITY, aaaand diversity. Awe inspiring :) You're rocking this challenge!

GeekInk Design on Jun 15 2015
GeekInk Design
  • Minted Mar 21, 2011

Wow Kristie, you have some really amazing holiday card submissions this year! I see some top ten wins in there for sure! ;)

Hooray Creative on Jun 10 2015
Hooray Creative
  • Minted Nov 23, 2010

So nice to hear you enjoyed my holiday card! Looking forward to sending and receiving cards again this year. :) And if I haven't said it enough, I'm a big fan of your work! Keep doing what you do so well!

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

Wow, all your holiday submissions are spectacular, Kristie! Amazing work! :)

Melanie Severin on May 26 2015
Melanie Severin
  • Minted May 19, 2011

Kristie - you are KILLING it in the holiday challenge... seriously in awe of every one of your submissions!!!

Chris Griffith on Mar 08 2015
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Kristie thanks so much for the sweet comments and congrats on your terrific wins. LOVE your designs always.

Nazia Hyder on Jan 20 2015
Nazia Hyder
  • Minted May 8, 2012

Congrats on your winning wedding design. Your florals are beautiful & so are your other designs,so inspiring :)

Ann Gardner on Sep 10 2014
Ann Gardner
  • Minted Feb 22, 2010

Congrats on your 100+ wins, Kristie! It's well deserved!

Lori Wemple on Jul 29 2014
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

thank you - and congrats to you too! You are such an amazing designer!

Phrosné on Apr 10 2014
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

really loving all three paper entries. I love your work so.

Jennifer Wick on Mar 24 2014
Jennifer Wick
  • Minted Sep 2, 2010

Hey Kristie, just wanted to say how much your kind compliment about my birthday designs meant to me - thank you!!

Phrosné on Mar 19 2014
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

Wow Kristie I always think this but i just want to stop by to say how i admire your work. It is always, always imPECcable. You have such a perfect talent for immaculate symmetry and constraint, I admire it so! You know exactly when the design is prefect and there is never any design input needed. At all. Ever.

Laura Bolter on Mar 17 2014
Laura Bolter
  • Minted Oct 11, 2011

Thank you SO much for your comment Kristie. You are a huge design idol of mine, so it means so much to me! Early Blooms and Rustic Charm are stunners as usual. Congrats back to you! And, many heartfelt thanks!

Stacey Meacham on Sep 24 2013
Stacey Meacham
  • Minted Sep 3, 2011

Thanks so much for your sweet comment about my save the dates. You made my day. Let's hope you're right, lol. Fingers crossed. Your are lovely as always. I'm such a big fan :)

Stacey Meacham on Sep 24 2013
Stacey Meacham
  • Minted Sep 3, 2011

Thanks so much for your sweet comment about my save the dates. You made my day. Let's hope you're right, lol. Fingers crossed. Your are lovely as always. I'm such a big fan :)

Jennifer Wick on Sep 20 2013
Jennifer Wick
  • Minted Sep 2, 2010

Glad my comment made your day! Just when I think that florals can't get any better, you deliver that gem :) Your other STD's are stunning too!

Erica Krystek on Sep 13 2013
Erica Krystek
  • Minted Mar 14, 2013

Congrats on your top ten win, Kristie! So well-deserved!

Erin Deegan on Aug 24 2013
Erin Deegan
  • Minted Nov 29, 2010

Congratulations on your minibook wins! I really loved Vintage Vogue!

Oma N. Ramkhelawan on Aug 05 2013
Oma N. Ramkhelawan
  • Minted Mar 26, 2011

Hi Kristie, thanks for letting me know. They are similar to some extent but yours is absolutely adorable in it's own way. It wouldn't seem fair to ask you to remove yours, it's not rare for designers to have similar ideas. Yours is way cuter by the way, wish I had more time to work on my own. :)

Phrosné on Aug 02 2013
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

Thank you Kristie!! Just what i needed to hear re the Embellished entry! ;)

Guess What Design Studio on Jul 08 2013
Guess What Design Studio
  • Minted May 6, 2008

Aww, thanks, Kristie! You're so sweet!! :)

Guess What Design Studio on Jul 08 2013
Guess What Design Studio
  • Minted May 6, 2008

Yikes!! I just noticed I submitted a balloon design that's kind of similar to yours - with a child's birthdate in the balloons. I just saw yours for the first time today, and I was a little bummed because your design is way, waaaay cuter!! I wish I had seen it earlier because I definitely wouldn't have submitted mine. Anyway, just wanted to give you a heads up and let you know I didn't copy your design. Love yours so much more!! :)

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

THANK YOU kris tie !! I'm so happy =D.. congrats on ur win as well.. ur one of my fav designers!.. i always look up and wait for what u come up next.. they are always so sophisticated!

Lori Wemple on Jul 02 2013
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

Congrats on your wins - I love love love them!! :)

Marabou Design on Jul 01 2013
Marabou Design
  • Minted Jan 18, 2009

Congratulations Kristie!! xo

Snow and Ivy on Jun 24 2013
Snow and Ivy
  • Minted Mar 7, 2010

Aw Kristie - that makes my day!!! That is so sweet - I hope he enjoys it!!!

Snow and Ivy on Jun 21 2013
Snow and Ivy
  • Minted Mar 7, 2010

Hey Kristie!! Thanks for the super sweet comment - I have been feeling a bit down about my holiday submissions, lol - so it was really nice to hear - especially from you! You had a couple other designs that really stood out to me as big winners too, besides that peace design - I can't wait to see you knock this challenge out of the water! It was SO nice to finally meet you at NSS too - my fellow marching band geek!! :)

Paige Rothhaar on May 30 2013
Paige Rothhaar
  • Minted Feb 16, 2010

Hi Kristie!!! You're submissions are stunning as usual! :) So glad you made it to NSS. Looked like a wonderful time! As I side note, I just wanted to let you know that I've been working on a watercolor layout that may seem "inspired" by your peace on earth submission....so sorry!! BUT it's a poinsettia. If I still submit it, please, please don't think I was copying you. Pure coincidence, I promise. Heck, it probably won't be nearly as nice as yours but I still just wanted to give you the heads up. :)

Jennifer Wick on May 28 2013
Jennifer Wick
  • Minted Sep 2, 2010

Hey there, I'm so glad my comment helped! As much as I love going to the NSS, I felt stressed coming home knowing the challenge was well underway. You are a tremendous designer, so I know you'll be pumping out more winners left and right over the next two weeks : ) And I haven't forgotten that you will be submitting designs with your illustrator friend, so you're a double threat! : )

Giselle Zimmerman on May 06 2013
Giselle Zimmerman
  • Minted Apr 3, 2010

Congrats on your wins Kristie ! " Bookworm " is a work of art !

Heather Francisco on Mar 18 2013
Heather Francisco
  • Minted Sep 6, 2011

LOL I am such a bad speller. Thanks for seeing that! I must have been asleep :P

Olivia Raufman on Feb 22 2013
Olivia Raufman
  • Minted Oct 9, 2010

Congrats on your win and your upcoming trip, Kristie! Much deserved, very excited for you!

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

WOO HOO Kristie!. Congrats on your trip to NYC! Well deserved!

Kim Dietrich Elam on Feb 06 2013
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

Thanks, Kristie - you're awesome! See you Saturday!

Phrosné on Nov 25 2012
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

So happy for you! You are a BRILLIANT designer! just tops!

Carol Fazio on Nov 23 2012
Carol Fazio
  • Minted Jun 23, 2011

Congrats, kristie! No shocker your gorgeous design won!!!! So happy for you!

Aspacia Kusulas on Nov 23 2012
Aspacia Kusulas
  • Minted Mar 22, 2010

Congratulations on your win! beautiful wedding invite :)

Giselle Zimmerman on Oct 23 2012
Giselle Zimmerman
  • Minted Apr 3, 2010

Congrats on your win and pick ! Amazing designs !

Jennifer Wick on Jul 27 2012
Jennifer Wick
  • Minted Sep 2, 2010

Hi Kristie! I honestly don't think your design looks like my Cerulean Blooms, but I appreciate you reaching out to me about it : ) Hope you are having a great summer too!

Lauren Chism on Jun 21 2012
Lauren Chism
  • Minted Sep 2, 2009

Hey Kristie. You really rocked the holiday challenge! I have been admiring your work all month!

Griffinbell Paper Co. on Jun 20 2012
Griffinbell Paper Co.
  • Minted May 7, 2009

Thanks so much Kristie! I was just looking at your "Woodland Initial". Gorgeous!!

Stacey Meacham on Jun 13 2012
Stacey Meacham
  • Minted Sep 3, 2011

Kristie, All of your holiday submissions are gorgeous. Every new like I have is yours.

Kim Dietrich Elam on Jun 08 2012
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

that might have been it, but it made a big impression! :) I'll let you know if I see it elsewhere...

Kim Dietrich Elam on Jun 08 2012
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

"your" awesome...

Kim Dietrich Elam on Jun 08 2012
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

Thanks, Kristie! and, while I'm here, congrats on all the publicity you are getting on you awesome Awning Stripes designs!

Kim Dietrich Elam on Jun 07 2012
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

Kristie - you are amazing! Congrats on all those new winner stars!! :)

Carol Fazio on Jun 07 2012
Carol Fazio
  • Minted Jun 23, 2011

Kristie, congrats on your party win! More fine work!!

Snow and Ivy on May 31 2012
Snow and Ivy
  • Minted Mar 7, 2010

oh yeay!! We will definitely have to hang out next time! I know - that party went by so fast, there were so many people I wanted to meet but not enough time! Hopefully next time there are chairs too - my feet were killing me :P

Snow and Ivy on May 31 2012
Snow and Ivy
  • Minted Mar 7, 2010

Aw, thanks for the sweet note Kristie! I totally meant what I said - your work always spikes my radar - super fresh and beautiful. I wish I had gotten to chat a little more with you at NSS!! Hope you'll be there again next year ;)

Giselle Zimmerman on May 30 2012
Giselle Zimmerman
  • Minted Apr 3, 2010

Congrats Kristie ! Awesome win !

Carol Fazio on May 30 2012
Carol Fazio
  • Minted Jun 23, 2011

another beautiful winner! Congrats, Kristie!

Alston Wise on May 25 2012
Alston Wise
  • Minted Oct 17, 2008

kristie, i'm so glad i got to spend some time with you, too! i still can't get over the fact that your husband is also a history prof. i've loved looking through your work, and can't wait to see your holiday submissions. Hope your trip home went well -- i know you probably miss those stone cold muffins as much as i do;) until next time -- alston

kelli hall on May 25 2012
kelli hall
  • Minted Oct 24, 2008

Kristie! I had the best time getting to know you too! It was such a pleasure to meet you. We will have to be sure to stay in touch, xo k

Jennifer Wick on May 24 2012
Jennifer Wick
  • Minted Sep 2, 2010

Hey Kristie, It was a pleasure to walk around the NSS with you and get to know you better! I hope you had safe travels home and I look forward to seeing your holiday designs soon. Thanks again for hanging out all day!! Jen

Carol Fazio on May 22 2012
Carol Fazio
  • Minted Jun 23, 2011

Hi Kristie, wanted to say how great it was to meet and talk with you yesterday at the show. I looked at all your designs again today. I am such a fan. You do beautiful work!

Ana Gonzalez on Apr 21 2012
Ana Gonzalez
  • Minted Jun 11, 2010

Oh, thanks for your sweet note! Keep rocking it!

Melanie Severin on Mar 15 2012
Melanie Severin
  • Minted May 19, 2011

Thank you so much for your note, Kristie, and congrats to you as well! Your work is just beautiful, and you've had so much success here in such a short time! Can't wait to see more! :)

Meg Gleason on Mar 15 2012
Meg Gleason
  • Minted Oct 6, 2009

Thanks for your sweet note Kristie!!

Sarah Curry on Mar 11 2012
Sarah Curry
  • Minted Oct 12, 2011

Kristie, your designs are so beautiful! Love them all.

Kim Dietrich Elam on Feb 24 2012
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

Congrats on your Judge's Pick, Kristie!

Paige Rothhaar on Feb 21 2012
Paige Rothhaar
  • Minted Feb 16, 2010

Thanks, Kristie! I found out through your post too! lol :)

Paige Rothhaar on Feb 16 2012
Paige Rothhaar
  • Minted Feb 16, 2010

BIG CONGRATS on your "Vintage Beach" award!! What a great design!

Amber Barkley on Feb 11 2012
Amber Barkley
  • Minted Dec 8, 2010

Thanks for the wonderful comment, Kristie, and congrats to you! You rocked the art challenge! :)

Kim Dietrich Elam on Feb 04 2012
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

Active Designer, that is...

Kim Dietrich Elam on Feb 04 2012
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

and Challenge Wins and Active Design - goodness! You're all over that Board! I had only noticed the one before...great job!! :)

Kim Dietrich Elam on Feb 04 2012
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

It was so nice to meet you, Kristie! I just saw that you've made the Leaderboard as one of the top-rated new designers in 2012 - congrats! Look forward to more of your great work...

Carol Fazio on Feb 02 2012
Carol Fazio
  • Minted Jun 23, 2011

Congrats on all your beautiful wins, Kristie!

Carol Fazio on Jan 04 2012
Carol Fazio
  • Minted Jun 23, 2011

Aw, Kristie, your work is so beautiful, you hardly need any help from me. Good luck in the challenge. You have strong contenders! Feel free to comment on any of my stuff as well.

Guess What Design Studio on Dec 12 2011
Guess What Design Studio
  • Minted May 6, 2008

Aw, thanks, Kristie! :)

Smeeta Sharma on Dec 10 2011
Smeeta Sharma
  • Minted Oct 28, 2010

Kristie, congratulations on your win for Head over Heals!

Yolanda Mariak Chendak on Dec 09 2011
Yolanda Mariak Chendak
  • Minted Jan 20, 2010

Congratulations! So very deserving!