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Sara Hicks Malone

Sara Malone. Based in Nashville, TN, US.

  • 475 awards won
  • 1280 comments made
  • 26014 votes cast

Awards

  • winner 27
  • editor pick 448

About Sara Hicks Malone

Hi, I'm Sara- a mom/artist living in Nashville, Tennessee. My aesthetic leans toward thoughtful minimalism with an emphasis on beautiful typography, subtle details, and elegant but simple design elements.

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Zoltán Váradi on Jun 10 2020
Zoltán Váradi
  • Minted Apr 15, 2020

Thanks for liking my work. Much appreciated! :-)

Lucia Coppola on Jun 04 2020
Lucia Coppola
  • Minted Feb 8, 2016

Thank you Sara for the like on my submission, it is much appreciated :)

Jill Nobles on Jun 04 2020
Jill Nobles
  • Minted Feb 13, 2014

Thank you for your support on my submissions! :)

lulablu on May 25 2020
lulablu
  • Minted Jun 12, 2013

hi sara- thank you so much for your likes on our work- we really appreciate the support- your work is beautiful! all our best to you- julie & jen

Benita Crandall on May 23 2020
Benita Crandall
  • Minted Jan 7, 2016

Sara, thank you so much for all the likes! Love your impeccable typography, minimal yet bold designs. You fine art is really inspiring as well. I love the minimalism in 'tonality ' series. xo Benita

Akweley Creative on Jan 07 2020
Akweley Creative
  • Minted Jul 27, 2017

Sara, Happy New Year and thanks for your support! Wishing you a prosperous year!

Tanya Lee Design on Jan 02 2020
Tanya Lee Design
  • Minted Apr 2, 2018

Thanks, Sara, for the like on my design! I appreciate it. Best of luck to you!

Courtney Crane on Aug 31 2019
Courtney Crane
  • Minted Dec 12, 2014

Hi Sara. Thanks for the likes on my PB entries. I appreciate the encouragement. Your work is amazing. Best! - Courtney

Lisa Travis on Aug 25 2019
Lisa Travis
  • Minted May 1, 2009

Hi Sara, thank you for liking my PB entry, much appreciated!

Amy Hall on Aug 25 2019
Amy Hall
  • Minted Nov 5, 2012

Thank you for the like on my PB entry. Your work is lovely and I am a big fan! Amy:-)

Creo Study on Aug 24 2019
Creo Study
  • Minted Jul 13, 2015

Your designs are such work of perfection, Sara! Your likes and support mean so much for me xx

Tanya Lee Design on Aug 23 2019
Tanya Lee Design
  • Minted Apr 2, 2018

Hi Sara---thank you so much for the likes on my various submissions! I really appreciate it and I'm honored! Best of luck to you! Take care--Tanya

Sudevi Sen on Aug 23 2019
Sudevi Sen
  • Minted Feb 3, 2019

Hi Sara, Thanks for your like on my submission. I really appreciate it. Your work is great. Wishing you all the best.

Nikita Jariwala on Aug 22 2019
Nikita Jariwala
  • Minted Oct 19, 2017

Thank you so much for likes. I appreciate the support. It means a lot. I wish you all the best with your amazing work!

Teju Reval on Aug 22 2019
Teju Reval
  • Minted Jul 29, 2018

Thanks for the like! Best wishes :)

Stacey Meacham on Feb 19 2019
Stacey Meacham
  • Minted Sep 3, 2011

These foil entries are so good girl!

Hooray Creative on Jan 29 2019
Hooray Creative
  • Minted Nov 23, 2010

Thanks so much for the kind words and helpful feedback on my Art Deco Border design, Sara! You're the best! Love your wedding challenge entries, as usual!! :)

Paper Sun Studio on Jan 26 2019
Paper Sun Studio
  • Minted Mar 8, 2016

Hi Sara, Thanks a bunch for the "likes" on my Wedding entries. I really appreciate it! Your Wedding invitations have such a beautiful and elegant look to them — Love!

Chris Griffith on Jan 25 2019
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Sara, I love you! Thanks so much for all the kind words. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your comments as I so respect your talent.

Catherine Culvenor on Jan 25 2019
Catherine Culvenor
  • Minted Mar 21, 2014

Thanks so much for the kind words on my design Sara, it means a lot coming from you! Best of luck for the challenge - I love your design Billow, so calm yet sophisticated.

Louise Kay on Jan 25 2019
Louise Kay
  • Minted Apr 29, 2017

Hi Sara...thanks so much for the like! Your designs are so wonderful. Best wishes!

Susan Brown on Sep 01 2018
Susan Brown
  • Minted May 18, 2011

Hi Sara, When voting I saw a design of yours that looks like I could have copied it including the groom's name. Ack. Coincidence for sure but I hate when that happens and wanted you to know it was innocent. The ampersand one. Sorry.

amanda lawrence on Aug 24 2018
amanda lawrence
  • Minted Jan 13, 2013

Hi Sara - many thanks for your support and like on "bouquet" and good luck on your lovely invite designs - Amanda

Zhay Smith on May 17 2018
Zhay Smith
  • Minted Dec 12, 2015

Thanks, Sara! I appreciate the like on my "Gold Letter Peace" entry. I am so grateful for your support. All the best in the challenges:)

Celia Maria on May 03 2018
Celia Maria
  • Minted May 30, 2014

Hi Sara, thank you for the like on my "Oh Joy!" Christmas card. I love your designs!

Mansi Verma on Apr 30 2018
Mansi Verma
  • Minted Feb 10, 2012

Hi Sarah, thanks so much for your likes on all my work! made my day :) You are so talented and have such beautiful work. Best of luck in the challenge :)

Benita Crandall on Apr 30 2018
Benita Crandall
  • Minted Jan 7, 2016

Thank you so much Sarah for your like of my design "A minimalist holiday'! Love your designs! :-)

Hallie Fischer on Apr 02 2018
Hallie Fischer
  • Minted Jun 28, 2015

Hi Sarah, thanks so much for your comments on Christmas Chinoiserie. I am looking at the picture again!

Chelsea And Marbles Paper on Mar 14 2018
Chelsea And Marbles Paper
  • Minted Nov 27, 2015

Thanks for the like on "You Do You Narwhal". I love your work, keep it up!

Leysan Shayakbirova on Mar 14 2018
Leysan Shayakbirova
  • Minted Oct 24, 2014

Hello! Thank you so much for the like)))

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

Thank you so much for the like on "Floral Love". You have so many beautiful submissions. All the best!

Jen Tips on Dec 11 2017
Jen Tips
  • Minted Nov 28, 2012

Sara, Thanks for the like on "shining star"...really appreciate it. LOVE your work. beautiful:)

Lori Wemple on Nov 06 2017
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

I love all your entries! So stately, and such a clean and romantic aesthetic... you are going to have lots of file prep to do! :) x

Hooray Creative on May 16 2017
Hooray Creative
  • Minted Nov 23, 2010

Thanks for the super nice comment on my "Emerald Texture" entry, Sara! Totally made my day! Love all your holiday entries! Great work, as always! :)

Lori Wemple on Mar 02 2017
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

Thank you for the kind comment, your entries are beautiful!!

Faith Dorn on Feb 07 2017
Faith Dorn
  • Minted Jan 19, 2014

Thank you for the likes on the the EMC Challenge! You have so many great entries ... all the best!

Faith Dorn on Dec 16 2016
Faith Dorn
  • Minted Jan 19, 2014

Thank you, Sara, for the like on my graduate entry. You have many really great designs..best of luck to you! I also love your wedding invitation with the marbling.. :)

Lisa Travis on Nov 05 2016
Lisa Travis
  • Minted May 1, 2009

Sara, thanks so much for the likes on my Wedding challenge entries, very much appreciated!

Pine Street Creative on Sep 29 2016
Pine Street Creative
  • Minted Nov 24, 2012

Hey Sara! Thank so much for all the recent like on my "elegant autumn" save the date design. It's always a great feeling to see some encouragement in my inbox! Good luck to you with your entries as well! LOVE LOVE LOVE the gilded lace one - a winner for sure!

Benita Crandall on Sep 28 2016
Benita Crandall
  • Minted Jan 7, 2016

Thank you SO much for your like sara! It means a lot to me, receiving 'likes' and appreciation from fellow 'Minters, especially from designers I admire! :-) Benita

Susan Moyal on Sep 17 2016
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Sara thank you so much for your nice comment!! :)

Deborah Chou on Aug 31 2016
Deborah Chou
  • Minted Dec 23, 2015

Sara, thanks for the like. All the best :)

Shannon on Jun 02 2016
Shannon
  • Minted May 20, 2013

Thanks so much for the like Sara :) Your submission "Rejoice Star" is amazing!

Marta Berk on May 10 2016
Marta Berk
  • Minted Oct 3, 2013

Hi Sara, thanks for liking my entry, appreciate the support :)

Chris Griffith on Apr 22 2016
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

So I decided to take out the foil and do a poll. :)

Chris Griffith on Apr 22 2016
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Ok, good advice, I will move it. :)

Chris Griffith on Apr 22 2016
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Hi Sara, I was thinking having it faux foil. Do you think I should put it in the foil challenge anyway? I want to do the right thing.

Kerry Doyle on Apr 08 2016
Kerry Doyle
  • Minted Jun 28, 2008

Hi Sara! Did you leave feedback for me on Elegant Trio? I got an email but nothing was there... If you didn't mean to you can just ignore this. Happy holidays! LOL ;)

Debb W on Mar 03 2016
Debb W
  • Minted Jul 14, 2011

Hahaha, hi Sara! I was voting on shower invites and flashed on a convo we had when you visited SF... looks like you chose to go back to your original name after all! Good luck in the challenge! : )

Susan Moyal on Feb 14 2016
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Sara thank you so much for the likes!! I love you style, your typography is so very inspiring!

peetie design on Jan 26 2016
peetie design
  • Minted Nov 27, 2011

Hi Sara! I just wanted to stop by and thank you for your lovely comment. You have so many beautiful designs in the baby challenge!

chocomocacino on Jan 19 2016
chocomocacino
  • Minted Feb 23, 2010

Thank you, Sara! Yes, I am fixing them hahha..

Alethea and Ruth on Jan 17 2016
Alethea and Ruth
  • Minted Sep 18, 2010

Thanks for the spelling error catch Sara! I'm such a terrible speller...how embarrassing :-|

Kampai Designs on Jan 04 2016
Kampai Designs
  • Minted Feb 25, 2012

Sara, thanks so much for your comment on my polka dot design. You were absolutely right!

Susan Moyal on Jan 04 2016
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Sara thank you very much for taking my poll I really appreciate your suggestion and I will give it a try:)

Debb W on Nov 23 2015
Debb W
  • Minted Jul 14, 2011

Hi Sara, it was so nice to visit with you at minted. Hope you and your loved ones enjoy a happy Thanksgiving! Good luck in the wedding challenge!

Chris Griffith on Oct 24 2015
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Sara thanks for the congrats and back to YOU!!!

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

Wow! Thanks so much for the support, Sara! You're da best!! :)

Phrosné on Aug 25 2015
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

aw no! totally deserved love all of them :)

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

Thanks so much for the nice comment, Sara! Just had a chance to go through your submissions. Tons of great stuff! Best of luck in the holiday challenge! :)

Lea Delaveris on May 11 2015
Lea Delaveris
  • Minted Jun 17, 2010

Thanks much, Sara! I hit the big double digits finally haha!

Lea Delaveris on May 11 2015
Lea Delaveris
  • Minted Jun 17, 2010

Sara, congrats on #100! (Right?)

Lori Wemple on May 05 2015
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

You too! Your work is always so perfect! thank you for the nice note :)

Cavell Ferguson on May 04 2015
Cavell Ferguson
  • Minted Apr 6, 2014

Thank you Sara for your like on Snow Friends, I really admire your work.

Stacey Meacham on Apr 21 2015
Stacey Meacham
  • Minted Sep 3, 2011

Oh Sara you just made my night with your comment. Thank you, thank you!! You know I'm such a big fan of yours :)

Chris Griffith on Apr 21 2015
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Sara, thanks for your note. I certainly don't have a patent on "Let the Good Times Roll" :) The designs are so different and I saw all your designs today and liked them all and didn't even notice the phrase. So please stop worrying; I think both are fine and no harm done. And let me say I LOVE your entries. Great work. Chris

silverscreen studio on Apr 19 2015
silverscreen studio
  • Minted Feb 24, 2014

Thanks Sara, thanks for the + feedback... Looking forward to seeing your holiday designs!

Susan Asbill on Apr 19 2015
Susan Asbill
  • Minted Jun 6, 2011

Thanks for the catch! Oops. :)

Katie Wahn on Jan 13 2015
Katie Wahn
  • Minted May 12, 2010

Sara, your entries in the birth announcement challenge are fabulous!

Robin Ott on May 22 2014
Robin Ott
  • Minted Jun 6, 2010

Hi Sara! I've been meaning to say THANK YOU for your kind words on my holiday designs. It means so much. I've always been a huge fan of your work and style. I can't wait to see how things turn out for the holiday collection, but know you are going to have a ton a great sellers! Good luck and hugs!!

Kristie Kern on May 20 2014
Kristie Kern
  • Minted Sep 15, 2011

Hi, Sara! I just wanted to thank you for your very kind comment -- it meant so much. I always love your work, and I can't wait to have a chance to check out your submissions!

Kerry Doyle on May 18 2014
Kerry Doyle
  • Minted Jun 28, 2008

Hi Sara, I just wanted to reach out to you because I just came across your Captured design... I hadn't seen it before and there are some similarities with my Penned design, which was totally accidental! Anyway, love all your holiday submissions... they're so fresh and modern!

Susan Brown on May 18 2014
Susan Brown
  • Minted May 18, 2011

Sara, You are one the designers whose work I always love so it meant a lot to me to read your kind comments. I haven't dared look at the holiday entries except when I submitted so anxious to see yours. Let's hope we both get some winners/picks.

Lisa Schneller Bieser on May 18 2014
Lisa Schneller Bieser
  • Minted May 22, 2011

Aww, so glad my comment made your day! And thanks so much for your kind words! Submitting a non-photo version of my design is a great idea. Thank you for the helpful feedback! Looking forward to seeing more of your designs in the future too. :-)

Oscar and Emma - Karly Depew on May 18 2014
Oscar and Emma - Karly Depew
  • Minted Jun 2, 2008

Thank you so much for your sweet comment, Sara! I love your collection, too! So bright and festive!

Jessica Williams on May 17 2014
Jessica Williams
  • Minted Mar 20, 2012

Yes! I think there are just three of us for now. We should get together soon!

Olivia Raufman on May 17 2014
Olivia Raufman
  • Minted Oct 9, 2010

Thanks for your very kind comment, Sarah! So glad we got to meet too, wish we'd been able to chat. I hope you'll come again next year! And btw, your entries this year are awesome!

Hooray Creative on May 17 2014
Hooray Creative
  • Minted Nov 23, 2010

Thanks for all your lovely comments on my designs, Sara! Your holiday submissions are also awesome! Good luck!!

Kim Dietrich Elam on May 16 2014
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

:) :)

Kim Dietrich Elam on May 16 2014
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

P.S. Made my day! :)

Kim Dietrich Elam on May 16 2014
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

Aren't you the sweetest thing ever?! Thanks so much, Sara! I always love your work. Best of luck to you, too!! :)

Lauren Chism on May 12 2014
Lauren Chism
  • Minted Sep 2, 2009

Thanks for all your feedback on all my polls! I certainly value your opinion - love your submissions in this challenge too! good luck! xoxo

Kim Dietrich Elam on Apr 11 2014
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

While I'm here, I love your Farm to Table wedding suite!!

Kim Dietrich Elam on Apr 11 2014
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

Thanks so much for your sweet comment on my latest holiday entry, Sara - I really appreciate it! And huge congrats on your photo collage wins!!! I wish you many sales on those!!!

Lori Wemple on Jan 02 2014
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

Thank you so much for the great feedback -- feel like I'm really struggling with these cards. I see in your profile you grew up in florida -- I grew up in tampa - miss the warm sun and water so much! :)

Up Up Creative on Dec 05 2013
Up Up Creative
  • Minted Jan 24, 2010

Heh heh - my feedback's not always nice. Once I told Jen Wick that her design made me want to fling things at her out of jealousy. She won't let me live that down!

Monica Schafer on Aug 02 2013
Monica Schafer
  • Minted Oct 25, 2010

Thanks so much for your comment on my blossoming wreath design, Sara. I was thinking the same things & not liking the current version so will definitely give it a try. :) LOVE all your work!

Melissa Egan of Pistols on Mar 25 2013
Melissa Egan of Pistols
  • Minted Nov 7, 2011

haha! Great minds think alike, right? Thanks Sarah! I'd never think that :)

Jennifer Wick on Mar 13 2013
Jennifer Wick
  • Minted Sep 2, 2010

Just wanted to say that I love your beautiful profile pic! Even though I loved your last one with the adorable little guy, it's great to finally see you : )

Sarah Curry on Jun 22 2012
Sarah Curry
  • Minted Oct 12, 2011

Thank you for the nice comment on Merry Modern! You produce so many great designs! I love seeing your challenge entries.

Jill Means on Jun 12 2012
Jill Means
  • Minted May 11, 2010

Sara, do you sleep? so many amazing designs! You are probably getting a "like" email from me every hour.

Kim Dietrich Elam on Jun 11 2012
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

I posted minutes on facebook. Look me up, send me a friend request and I'll add to to the group (it's a private group, so you can only add "friends"). Kim

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

Thanks for your note! Congrats on your latest wins, as well!!! :)

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

Congrats on your wins !

Kim Dietrich Elam on May 30 2012
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

Congrats on your four latest wins - yay, you!!! :)

Jennifer Wick on May 30 2012
Jennifer Wick
  • Minted Sep 2, 2010

Sara, thank you so much and big congrats to you as well with your festoon win and editor's picks! I'm bummed they didn't select your butterfly garden, because I still love that design! And I love your profile pic too. It just makes me laugh every time I see it : )

Inkblot Paper on Apr 16 2012
Inkblot Paper
  • Minted May 11, 2010

Sara just wanted to tell you that I LOVE your profile pic. It makes me smile every time I come to one of your designs while voting. I would say it may sway me a bit on scoring your designs, but you your talent stands on its own. Thanks for making me laugh :)

Bleu Collar Paperie on Mar 28 2012
Bleu Collar Paperie
  • Minted Dec 10, 2010

congrats on your moving announcement special award! great stuff -- keep rockin'!

trbdesign on Mar 10 2012
trbdesign
  • Minted Dec 6, 2010

Congrats Sara on your wins! Love your work ....and your profile pic!!!!

Stacey Meacham on Mar 10 2012
Stacey Meacham
  • Minted Sep 3, 2011

Congrats Sara on all your recent pics. I love your style and work. Way to go!!