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Melissa Egan of Pistols

Melissa Egan. Based in .

  • 210 awards won
  • 1024 comments made
  • 16419 votes cast

Awards

  • winner 50
  • 1st place winner 2
  • editor pick 158

About Melissa Egan of Pistols

Hello from Melissa! I currently live in Chicago, IL with my wonderful husband and our little pug. I try to add a bit of wit, whimsy, and an ode to times before in my work--I hope you enjoy! You can view more of my work at www.melissaegandesign.com

favorite artists

  • Annie Clark
  • Guess What Design Studio
  • Oscar and Emma - Karly Depew
  • Kerry Doyle
  • Emily Ranneby
  • kelli hall

comments

frau brandt on Jan 17 2019
frau brandt
  • Minted Sep 19, 2015

Thank you so much for the like on "Winter Love". So cool to see your website and the variety of wonderful work. Very inspiring!

amanda lawrence on Aug 29 2018
amanda lawrence
  • Minted Jan 13, 2013

Hi Melissa - best wishes and thank you for your like on "wedding cake" - good luck in these challenges with your lovely designs - Amanda

Francois on Aug 28 2018
Francois
  • Minted May 17, 2017

Hi Melissa, I found myself voting for your save the date designs one after the next =) I absolutely love your style. So clean and clever. Best of luck with the challenge.

Erin L. Wilson on May 17 2017
Erin L. Wilson
  • Minted Mar 27, 2014

Hey Melissa! Thanks so much for all the likes today! I so admire your work so I was thrilled to see them! Your entries are beautiful for holiday. Good luck in the challenge!!

Rega on Mar 02 2017
Rega
  • Minted May 8, 2016

Hi Melissa,Thank you so much for the like on Rain Forest :) You've made my day :) Your portfolio is so gorgeous ! So enjoy viewing them <3 Best of luck on baby shower :))

chocomocacino on Nov 11 2016
chocomocacino
  • Minted Feb 23, 2010

Melissa, you do know that it's always an honour to get comment from you! *.* your designs are always impeccable!

Debb W on May 09 2016
Debb W
  • Minted Jul 14, 2011

Congrats on your Baby Shower Award!

Debb W on May 05 2016
Debb W
  • Minted Jul 14, 2011

Hi Melissa, Awesome bank of submissions!

chocomocacino on Mar 07 2016
chocomocacino
  • Minted Feb 23, 2010

Thanks Melissa, you always a constant inspiration! I admire your work+creativity so much.. so getting any words from you always a thrill and honour for me =D

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

Hi Melissa, I am glad I had the chance to meet you too! Always love to see the fun illustrations you'll come up with, you're work brings a smile! : )

Joanne James on Mar 01 2016
Joanne James
  • Minted Jan 23, 2014

Hi Melissa, love your work and thank you for your like!!

Susan Brown on Jan 16 2016
Susan Brown
  • Minted May 18, 2011

Hi Melissa, Thanks for the like. Overtime I hear the winter weather report for the Chicago area I think of you and wonder how it's going. Hope all is well with all 3 of you. Sue

Alexandra Dzh on Sep 23 2015
Alexandra Dzh
  • Minted Feb 1, 2014

Thanks for the sweet note, Melissa! Your work is also great)

Amy on Aug 31 2015

Hi Melissa! We love your work, and would like to feature you in an upcoming edition of our new "What Inspires Me" blog post series on Julep. If you are interested in hearing more details, please email me at amy.schroeder@minted.com. Thank you! Amy Schroeder, Minted Community Content Manager

Ekaterina Romanova on Jun 25 2015
Ekaterina Romanova
  • Minted Jun 7, 2015

Thank you for the likes, Melissa! Your work is awesome!

Phrosné on Jun 10 2015
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

really??? thank you!

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

Lots of super designs in the holiday challenge, Melissa!! Great work! Best of luck to you! :)

Susan Moyal on Mar 19 2015
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Melissa Thank you very much for your nice comment! I am so excited!! Congratulations to you also!!

Lori Wemple on Mar 12 2015
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

YYEAAAAAHHHHH! Congratulations on your Rustic Special Award - I knew when I saw that design, you had it! xx

Nazia Hyder on Jan 23 2015
Nazia Hyder
  • Minted May 8, 2012

And yes Congrats on your win in the Digital Challenge too, I'm just so ecstatic right now,that I'm just replying to all those who wished me...

Nazia Hyder on Jan 23 2015
Nazia Hyder
  • Minted May 8, 2012

Thankyou Melissa,your work is beautiful & so colorful, absolutely love your Bella Jar wedding invite,of course the list is endless,but that one distinctively stands out :)

fatfatin on Dec 15 2014
fatfatin
  • Minted Jul 16, 2009

hi melissa, my goodness this is such super late, late reply to the note you left me months ago! sorry..i was busy and was, am, still very forgetful and only saw it recently...again....anyways, thanks so much for letting me know...i hope you are having fantastic sales from all your wonderful designs on minted...i love them all...really! especially your whimsical illustrations....my fave is "rainy day"...and i'm a HUGE fan of your work :) cheers!

Eric Clegg on Oct 07 2014
Eric Clegg
  • Minted May 4, 2014

Thanks Melissa. Congrats on your wins as well!

Lori Wemple on Sep 14 2014
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

I say the same thing about you, every time! thank you for the nice note. Congrats on your 100+ wins, you are so awesome! :) xx

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

Congratulations on your 100+ wins, Melissa! Love your work!

GeekInk Design on Sep 10 2014
GeekInk Design
  • Minted Mar 21, 2011

Congrats on passing 100 wins Melissa!! Whoo hoo!!!! :)

curiouszhi on May 15 2014
curiouszhi
  • Minted Dec 17, 2013

Hi Melissa, thank you for your sweet comment on my design! :) :)

Lori Wemple on May 06 2014
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

oooooh! so excited!! just ordered Rainy Day for my daughter…. now I need you to make one for a little boy so I can order it for my son too :D

Debb W on May 04 2014
Debb W
  • Minted Jul 14, 2011

Hi Melissa, I could use some of you expertly expert feedback, too! On this design, if you have a minute: http://www.minted.com/design-rating/167581 Thanks!

silverscreen studio on Apr 30 2014
silverscreen studio
  • Minted Feb 24, 2014

Thanks for your ever expertly expert comments, will tinker a bit! ;)

Neeta Sawhney on Apr 30 2014
Neeta Sawhney
  • Minted Dec 4, 2011

It was really nice to relax with you and just enjoy the night. Please feel free to give me your polls any time. All the best for the challenges

Debb W on Apr 25 2014
Debb W
  • Minted Jul 14, 2011

Hi Melissa!! So, so glad I finally got a chance to meet you! Hope you enjoyed your visit to San Francisco. As I mentioned, I LOVE your work and think you are coolest! : )

Phrosné on Apr 18 2014
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

wow. i just went through your designs for sale, you are incredible.

Jessie Steury on Apr 17 2014
Jessie Steury
  • Minted Nov 1, 2011

Thanks Melissa! Your super nice message on my profile page just made my day. I've always been a fan of your work, I even think your name Pistols is awesome. :) Congrats on your kid's wins too!

Carrie ONeal on Apr 15 2014
Carrie ONeal
  • Minted Jan 17, 2010

http://www.minted.com/design-rating/167263 Check it out. i added a third to the mix as well...

Carrie ONeal on Apr 15 2014
Carrie ONeal
  • Minted Jan 17, 2010

Thanks Melissa. I think I'm going to do a little poll and see what people think. It's pretty hysterical actually! Just not sure if it's too much. Thanks!

Carrie ONeal on Apr 15 2014
Carrie ONeal
  • Minted Jan 17, 2010

Hey Melissa, Thanks for you comment on my Maids a Milking design. I totally didn't see the boobies until I put the little dots in the "8". I typically don't do "funny" stuff like this. So I trust your opinion. Do you really think I should add the dots...or is that too much? I can post it so you can see if that helps. :)

Sarah Curry on Nov 25 2013
Sarah Curry
  • Minted Oct 12, 2011

You have so many amazing wedding designs, Melissa!! That bell jar is so awesome! Great work :)

Hooray Creative on Nov 22 2013
Hooray Creative
  • Minted Nov 23, 2010

LOVE your illustrations in the wedding challenge, Melissa!

The Fine Letter Co. on Oct 07 2013
The Fine Letter Co.
  • Minted Dec 14, 2011

Oh back atcha! That was truly a lovely thing for you to say, and I'm so happy to be here amongst such great talent :) x

The Fine Letter Co. on Oct 05 2013
The Fine Letter Co.
  • Minted Dec 14, 2011

You are one of my very favourite designers Melissa and so I'm delighted for your first place win! Well deserved and congratulations!!

Phrosné on Oct 04 2013
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

I see this is your first first place! HUGE CONGRATS! (although i cant believe it)

Phrosné on Sep 23 2013
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

man! loving all you entries Melissa! all will be winners im sure, yay!

Alethea and Ruth on Sep 21 2013
Alethea and Ruth
  • Minted Sep 18, 2010

Melissa! I laughed SO hard at your comment, I'm so glad you shared! What a funny dream, I do wish I lived in a giant house by the ocean :-) I was really sad to miss out on the northwest meetup last year - if you ever find yourself up in Seattle, I hope you'll let me know, I'd love to meet up!

Laura Bolter on Sep 15 2013
Laura Bolter
  • Minted Oct 11, 2011

Thanks so much for the comment on my lettering Melissa! I love to do lettering, but I stopped to think about teaching it (after I stopped being blown away by what you said!) and could even think of a way to teach what I do. But I LOVE and so appreciate you saying it. I am also blown away by your fab skills and the impact they've made on Minted! Thank you!!

Lori Wemple on Aug 28 2013
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

lol, thanks so much :) There are a lot of beautiful room decor sets I want for my room! not sure my hubby will let me ;)

Giselle Zimmerman on Jul 04 2013
Giselle Zimmerman
  • Minted Apr 3, 2010

Thank you so much Melissa!

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

THANK YOU melissa)!! I'm so happy =D

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

Congrats on your wins Melissa ! Your work really inspires, cheers !

chocomocacino on Apr 19 2013
chocomocacino
  • Minted Feb 23, 2010

Thanks for ur comments, melissa.. challenge without ur fun, creative illos seems empty.. i always looking forward to ur submissions!! congrats on teh late picks on bang bang meow..! cant believe they didn't pick that lol

Griffinbell Paper Co. on Apr 19 2013
Griffinbell Paper Co.
  • Minted May 7, 2009

What a sweet comment, Melissa! I'm such a fan of your work. Your illustrations are always to die for!!

Sara Hicks Malone on Mar 25 2013
Sara Hicks Malone
  • Minted Sep 18, 2011

Well- you know I am A HUGE fan of your work- everything you do is so fresh, original and inspired. So OF COURSE I wanted to throw up when I saw yours because it so awesome! And then I thought- she's going to think I ripped her off!!! I just posted an FB thread- I really kind of wish this whole thing was blind until the end and all of our designs just 'appeared'- it would be so interesting to see where the overlaps were even without seeing others work. Ugh! Time to get my brain off of Christmas and back to the rest of life!

hannahcloud DESIGN on Mar 24 2013
hannahcloud DESIGN
  • Minted Oct 27, 2009

Pretty consumed with love and coveting over every holiday card you've submitted.

Snow and Ivy on Nov 04 2012
Snow and Ivy
  • Minted Mar 7, 2010

Aw, thanks Melissa for your super sweet comment! It means a lot! I'm so happy you joined the community - you've contributed such an inspiring energy. I know what you mean - I feel like I have grown so much b/c of Minted - and found a love for stationery I didn't realize I had. Not to mention a wealth of inspiration and the nicest designers on the planet ;) Congrats again!!!

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

Congrats on your win and picks Melissa ! Awesome stuff !

Shannon Chen of Four Wet Feet Studio on Oct 18 2012
Shannon Chen of Four Wet Feet Studio
  • Minted May 25, 2010

Thanks for your warm comment!

Debbie on Sep 29 2012

Love your work!

Marabou Design on Sep 14 2012
Marabou Design
  • Minted Jan 18, 2009

Major congratulations are in order for your amazing holiday win! You single handedly raised the bar on the snowflake. Sending you the highest of fives! x Brandy

Bob Daly on Aug 20 2012
Bob Daly
  • Minted Aug 6, 2012

thanks for the nice note :)

Dreaming Inspirations on Jul 12 2012
Dreaming Inspirations
  • Minted Feb 13, 2011

Hey Melissa was wondering if you had any info on the freelance stuff you posted in the forum... is it still happening? just curious..

Carol Fazio on Jul 11 2012
Carol Fazio
  • Minted Jun 23, 2011

hey, you've been missed around these parts! thanks for checking him out!! I feed him popsicles regularly - he's a cool guy, after all!!

Carol Fazio on Jul 09 2012
Carol Fazio
  • Minted Jun 23, 2011

hey melissa, someone really creative and a great illustrator once told me I should seek out my inner child. Can you see if he should stay inside me when you get a chance? Obviously, drawing is not my forte but I'm trying. http://www.minted.com/design-rating/64677 Thanks!!

Robert True of Waui Design on Jul 02 2012
Robert True of Waui Design
  • Minted Jun 11, 2008

ahahah crashing my computer is a small price to pay for your beautiful works. no worries at all :)

Paige Rothhaar on Jun 22 2012
Paige Rothhaar
  • Minted Feb 16, 2010

Thanks so much for the compliment!! It's an honor coming from such great talent! Your work is always amazing - and so fun none the less!

Dreaming Inspirations on Jun 18 2012
Dreaming Inspirations
  • Minted Feb 13, 2011

Ha Ha Melissa!! Thanks! It doesn't have snow but I can add some for her...lol

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

thanks, Melissa! :)

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

Congrats, Melissa - 2 for 2! Your designs never disappoint!

Jennifer Thomke on Jun 07 2012
Jennifer Thomke
  • Minted Sep 1, 2010

Super excited that "Susie Homemaker" got an editor's pick, Melissa! It was one of my favorites then again I don't think you can design that isn't fantastic!!

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

Congrats on your wins! Your illustrations are always so fun!!

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

Congrats on your wins Melissa !

Marabou Design on May 30 2012
Marabou Design
  • Minted Jan 18, 2009

Congratulations Melissa! x Brandy

Kristie Kern on May 30 2012
Kristie Kern
  • Minted Sep 15, 2011

Thank you! And congrats to you, too! You really clean up! ;) Love your work!

Bonjour Paper on May 25 2012
Bonjour Paper
  • Minted Jul 20, 2010

Wow Melissa I am honored that your husband likes my work :) Especially when his wife has so much talent ! Send him my best ! Good luck in the holiday challenge, you have already many beautiful submissions !

Debb W on May 21 2012
Debb W
  • Minted Jul 14, 2011

Melissa, i just love everything you submit! Your creations are so much fun i have to smile! :)

chocomocacino on Apr 24 2012
chocomocacino
  • Minted Feb 23, 2010

Thanks Melissa for ur offer.. Will surely email u sometimes next week.. Hahaha...

chocomocacino on Apr 24 2012
chocomocacino
  • Minted Feb 23, 2010

Thanks Melissa.. congrats to you too.. I adore your style actually.. and would love to learn more how to draw from u! LOL.. Every artwork from u are always amazing!

Stacey Meacham on Apr 06 2012
Stacey Meacham
  • Minted Sep 3, 2011

Congrats chicka on littlte bo. Although, i had it pegged for first,,,,

Carol Fazio on Mar 14 2012
Carol Fazio
  • Minted Jun 23, 2011

hey melissa - congrats on Wiener Dog! that was one of my favs!

Mandy Rider on Mar 14 2012
Mandy Rider
  • Minted Jul 19, 2008

Hi Melissa, Saw your post on the forum for freelance work. Thought I would drop you a line and say hello & also to forward my info in regards to any illustrative/design opportunities - www.mandygordon.typepad.com If you're interested, contact me from the contact link. Thanks! :)

Heather Francisco on Mar 09 2012
Heather Francisco
  • Minted Sep 6, 2011

Thank you so much! and a big congrds to you too! :D

Made by Wendy on Mar 01 2012
Made by Wendy
  • Minted May 13, 2011

Hi Melissa! (Is that your name? I don't want to get it wrong :-) You are sweet to ask, but I think it's fine... it is hard to know the "rules" for posting a design that is similar to another one, but we're all working behind the scenes and can't possibly know what everyone else is doing too. I'm never totally sure either, I just have to evaluate each design separately I guess. BTW, I just noticed the Princess and the Pea design you did and therein is a great example... I saw the one in the nursery art challenge too... Anyhoo, congratulations on your work and have a great evening! :-)

Rochelle Renee on Feb 29 2012
Rochelle Renee
  • Minted Dec 8, 2010

Thanks for your note "Pistols". Congrats on your travel journal win as well. Your work is amazing!!

Heather Francisco on Feb 27 2012
Heather Francisco
  • Minted Sep 6, 2011

Grats on your win!!! many more to come!

Smeeta Sharma on Feb 27 2012
Smeeta Sharma
  • Minted Oct 28, 2010

Just stopping by to say how much I love your work. Can't wait for Little Bo Peep to go on sale. Your illustration for The Old Woman in the Shoe takes me back to my "Golden Books" reading days.

Amber Barkley on Feb 23 2012
Amber Barkley
  • Minted Dec 8, 2010

Thanks for the sweet comment! That really means a lot! :) I guess it's just a reflection of the encouragement I've received over the past few months. Anyway, keep up the great work. I sense you will be winning a lot more awards in the near future! :)

Lori Wemple on Feb 22 2012
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

Thank you of your comment - I just loooove your work. Your style rocks!

Britt Clendenen on Feb 16 2012
Britt Clendenen
  • Minted Oct 24, 2011

I love all your designs so far. You're so talented!

Kylie Holmes on Feb 13 2012
Kylie Holmes
  • Minted Oct 21, 2010

Loved your submissions in this last challenge. Beautiful illustrations.

Heather Francisco on Feb 10 2012
Heather Francisco
  • Minted Sep 6, 2011

Congrats! You have some AMAZING illustrations. I can't wait for more.

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

Congrats on your art wins - love your style!

Dawn Jasper on Feb 10 2012
Dawn Jasper
  • Minted Jan 16, 2010

Big congrats on your art challenge wins! I'm a huge fan of your illustration style and can't wait to see what else you have in store for Minted :)

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

Please feel free to crit my stuff as well. I could use extra pair of eyes myself!

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

sorry, my friends call me the "kern queen" so I guess I am a bit of a type nit picker...but also very much a type lover! Loving all your submissions! Always wanted my mom in a floral dress and pearls, ha!

Melissa Egan of Pistols on Feb 03 2012
Melissa Egan of Pistols
  • Minted Nov 7, 2011

Thanks Rebecca! We used to go skiing with this family growing up and they had a moose head called Ralph in their cabin. I wanted a "Ralph" of my own so so bad, and haha never got one, so I made my own :)

Rebecca Bowen on Feb 03 2012
Rebecca Bowen
  • Minted Dec 9, 2011

i think it is HYSTERICAL that you have submitted a moose to hang on the wall. I just recently bought a white moose head for our living room and he is the best thing ever. I call him Marty;) Love your work!

Sooah on Jan 13 2012

love your seasons prints - hope you win the challenge!

Anna Elder on Jan 06 2012
Anna Elder
  • Minted Sep 29, 2011

Hey Melissa! So cool that you're from Oklahoma as well! I lived on the west coast for a little bit in college. Love it out there. I love, love your Save the Date entry and your illustrations! Best of luck to you in the challenge!

Marabou Design on Dec 02 2011
Marabou Design
  • Minted Jan 18, 2009

Welcome to Minted Melissa! x Brandy

Guess What Design Studio on Nov 27 2011
Guess What Design Studio
  • Minted May 6, 2008

Hi Melissa - sorry for the late reply! Thanks for the note on my profile page! You and your husband have such an awesome sense of humor - so cool! :)

Britt Clendenen on Nov 22 2011
Britt Clendenen
  • Minted Oct 24, 2011

Melissa! I absolutely love your illustrations/style. Can't wait to see more!