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Monica Schafer

monica schafer. Based in Costa Mesa, CA, US.

  • 53 awards won
  • 2454 comments made
  • 25883 votes cast
  • Minted on Oct 25 2010
  • https://www.minted.com/creative/sweetollie

Awards

  • winner 14
  • editor pick 39

About Monica Schafer

My name is Monica and I am honored to be a part of this amazing community. I earned a Fine Arts degree in college but my true creative love has become graphic design. I have enjoyed designing cards since I was a little girl and, like many other Minties, I discovered a genuine passion for stationery and all things paper while planning my wedding.

designs by Monica Schafer


favorite artists

  • Lori Wemple

comments

Chris Griffith on Feb 04 2019
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Monica thanks so much for the nice compliment. It is great to see you back in challenges. You helped me so much when I started. I hope you and family are well.

Jennifer Holbrook on Jan 23 2019
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Monica, thank you for the like on "Deco Sun"! I love your entries. All the best.

Paper Sun Studio on Jan 07 2019
Paper Sun Studio
  • Minted Mar 8, 2016

Monica, Thanks so much for the like on "Rolling Hills". Your illustrations are wonderful and I hope to see more of them!

frau brandt on Nov 28 2018
frau brandt
  • Minted Sep 19, 2015

Thank you for the like; Monica. Beautiful illustrations. I love your color combinations.

amanda lawrence on Oct 03 2018
amanda lawrence
  • Minted Jan 13, 2013

Hi Monica - thank you so much for your support and best wishes and good luck on your lovely entries - Amanda

Lizzie Bowman on Oct 03 2018
Lizzie Bowman
  • Minted Jun 15, 2015

Thanks so much for liking my piece in the PB challenge, Monica! I truly appreciate the support.

Tanya Lee Design on Oct 02 2018
Tanya Lee Design
  • Minted Apr 2, 2018

Hi Monica---thank you for liking my Mojito design! I truly appreciate it and love your work!! Thank you!

Caitlin Considine on Sep 28 2018
Caitlin Considine
  • Minted Jan 30, 2015

Thanks so much for the like. What a huge compliment! Sending love right back at ya! xo

Manuela BK on Sep 24 2018
Manuela BK
  • Minted Nov 24, 2017

Monica, thank you for your like for "Soccer Love". I really appreciate it! I like your work!

Susan Brown on Aug 15 2018
Susan Brown
  • Minted May 18, 2011

Hey Monica how nice that you're back. I loved your work and anxious to see what you create now. And thanks for the like.

Carol Fazio on Aug 15 2018
Carol Fazio
  • Minted Jun 23, 2011

Monica!!!!!!!! I almost fell off my chair when I saw your name pop up! So glad to see you are back! Hope life is good and I'll see you here a lot more. Thanks for the kind like too! xo, C

Anna Elder on Aug 13 2018
Anna Elder
  • Minted Sep 29, 2011

Has it really been 3 years?! I'm so glad to see you're back! You've been missed for sure! I look forward to seeing your designs. I know it's easy to let the breaks go on longer than expected. The save the date challenge is a tough one for me to crack!

Chris Griffith on Jun 07 2015
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

You are so sweet! Best wishes in this challenge. You have some wonderful entries.

Susan Brown on May 12 2015
Susan Brown
  • Minted May 18, 2011

Hi Monica, Remember when you took some time off to take a class a few years back? Were you enrolled in school or something online? I need to learn more. Thanks

Susan Moyal on May 12 2015
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Monica thank you very much for the likes!! I love your work…so many beautiful entries you have!

Hooray Creative on May 04 2015
Hooray Creative
  • Minted Nov 23, 2010

Thanks for your nice comment, Monica! And so nice to see your lovely entries in the holiday challenges. Hope all is well!

Michelle Poe on May 01 2015
Michelle Poe
  • Minted Jan 6, 2009

Thanks for your feedback Monica, I really value your opinion. Something about my just JOY does seem a little off balance, so I may try playing around with the name a bit more like you mentioned originally. Thanks again!

Chris Griffith on Apr 17 2015
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Monica, thanks so much. It is so nice to see you back with such beautiful entries!!! We missed you.

Neeta Sawhney on Apr 14 2015
Neeta Sawhney
  • Minted Dec 4, 2011

Hi there Monica I just wanted to say thanks for the poll. All the best in the challenges. I love the way you do your design it has a subtle but yet a beautiful presence.

Nazia Hyder on Mar 31 2015
Nazia Hyder
  • Minted May 8, 2012

Hi Monica, I had a 2nd look at your design,you could also go with the teal/aqua color...just a thought :)

Nazia Hyder on Mar 28 2015
Nazia Hyder
  • Minted May 8, 2012

Thank you for your sweet note Monica,it's a pleasure :) I absolutely loved all of your submissions,your style is so unique that I instantly know it's your's even without looking at your name :) Good luck in the Holiday challenge. P.S: sorry for the late reply,I had Spring Break going on for my kiddos,so was busy keeping them busy & spring cleaning ;)

Phrosné on Mar 26 2015
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

you are so lovely and generous.

Carol Fazio on Mar 19 2015
Carol Fazio
  • Minted Jun 23, 2011

hi monica, thanks so much for commenting on my "one of their own" design. I was actually thinking of killing that one because it wasn't strong. I will give it more thought. thanks for commenting though, it gives me reason to try harder!

Nazia Hyder on Mar 16 2015
Nazia Hyder
  • Minted May 8, 2012

Thank you,thank you for your super awesome comments on my travel inspired designs,means so much :) As always your work is so sweet, just as you are :)

Anna Elder on Mar 13 2015
Anna Elder
  • Minted Sep 29, 2011

Thank you so much, Monica! You're too sweet. I love all of your entries too, and I'm glad to see you entering. I know I've said that, but I still mean it! :)

Amber Barkley on Mar 11 2015
Amber Barkley
  • Minted Dec 8, 2010

Thanks, Monica! I'm a huge fan of your work, so that really means a lot!!! :)

Lori Wemple on Mar 10 2015
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

Aw thanks Monica - i wasn't sure if that one was too silly, but then I'm really silly so i couldn't resist :) Your wedding suites look GORGEOUS!!! your work is just stunning! xx

Angela Thompson on Mar 01 2015
Angela Thompson
  • Minted Sep 24, 2011

Thanks so much Monica :)

Susan Asbill on Feb 23 2015
Susan Asbill
  • Minted Jun 6, 2011

Awww, thank you for the sweet comment! I was nervous about that submission... since it's not the usual Minted look. I appreciate the vote of confidence. :)

Susan Brown on Feb 15 2015
Susan Brown
  • Minted May 18, 2011

Hi Monica, So fun to have you back in the game and especially that you like one of my designs. Thanks for always being such a great community member.

Nazia Hyder on Feb 12 2015
Nazia Hyder
  • Minted May 8, 2012

Thankyou so much Monica for being so supportive in thus challenge. I'm sure you agree that sometimes you get stuck on a particular design moment & can't seem to think beyond it...I was going through that! Thanks once again for being super helpful!

Nazia Hyder on Feb 04 2015
Nazia Hyder
  • Minted May 8, 2012

I'm loving your entries in the Baby Shower Challenge. Your work has this sweet, charming elegance to it :)

Chelsey Scott on Feb 03 2015
Chelsey Scott
  • Minted Nov 29, 2012

Hi Monica - Just wanted to say thank you for all your likes and for your constructive help on my shower invites! I really appreciate the support :)

Carol Fazio on Feb 03 2015
Carol Fazio
  • Minted Jun 23, 2011

Hi Monica, thanks so much for weighing in on my baby bunting design! stop back and cast a vote if you get a minute today! thanks so much!! http://www.minted.com/design-rating/305910

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

Thankyou Monica :) I'm just too "happy",out of words....

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

I know! It's everywhere yet it just adds that extra pop :)

Nazia Hyder on Jan 11 2015
Nazia Hyder
  • Minted May 8, 2012

Thanks again Monica for your prompt feedback on my "e.e cummings" design. Your work is beautiful,it emotes such sweet simplicity. Also loving your baby announcement submissions :) Good luck & thanks once again!

Pine Street Creative on Jan 11 2015
Pine Street Creative
  • Minted Nov 24, 2012

Thanks for the suggestion on nudging the name down! I did just that and created a second poll. Option B was based on your suggestion - thanks for your time and feedback!

Nazia Hyder on Jan 10 2015
Nazia Hyder
  • Minted May 8, 2012

Thankyou Monica for your sweet note on my Darling Clementine design & also for your keen eye for details,really appreciate it :)

Haley McCoy on Jan 01 2015
Haley McCoy
  • Minted Jun 30, 2014

Thank you for the sweet note Monica! I'm a little late to say this but your wedding invitation submissions are really great! Also, if that if your baby in your profile photo she is ridiculously cute :)

Carolyn MacLaren on Dec 15 2014
Carolyn MacLaren
  • Minted May 28, 2011

Monica! I'm so flattered you chose my Cafe calendar for a holiday gift :) I hope your mother-in-law likes it! Happy holidays!

Kim Dietrich Elam on Dec 08 2014
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

Good call - looks good!

Keen Peachy on Dec 08 2014
Keen Peachy
  • Minted Feb 28, 2013

Thank you for taking a look at my wedding design again, Monica! I really appreciate your help!! :)

Anupama on Dec 07 2014
Anupama
  • Minted Jan 26, 2012

HI Monica , So good to see you back. And lovely profile pic :)

Kampai Designs on Dec 05 2014
Kampai Designs
  • Minted Feb 25, 2012

Thank you so much Monica! I am loving seeing your designs again too. I am sure finding the time is a challenge in itself :)

Keen Peachy on Dec 04 2014
Keen Peachy
  • Minted Feb 28, 2013

Thank you for your suggestions for my Watercolor Chevron design! I've been back and forth with the "and," and I will tweak the white spaces. Super helpful, thank you!

Keen Peachy on Dec 04 2014
Keen Peachy
  • Minted Feb 28, 2013

Thank you for your suggestions for my Watercolor Chevron design! I've been back and forth with the "and," and I will tweak the white spaces. Super helpful, thank you!

Keen Peachy on Dec 04 2014
Keen Peachy
  • Minted Feb 28, 2013

Thank you for your suggestions for my Watercolor Chevron design! I've been back and forth with the "and," and I will tweak the white spaces. Super helpful, thank you!

Anna Elder on Dec 03 2014
Anna Elder
  • Minted Sep 29, 2011

:) Glad to see your designs in the challenge!! I know how crazy mom-life, (especially the first year) is. Hope we get to see more from you!

Chris Griffith on Dec 01 2014
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Aw Monica, thank you for the nice compliment. I keep looking for you and hope your beautiful child will let you have some free time soon to do your killer designs.

Olivia Raufman on Sep 12 2014
Olivia Raufman
  • Minted Oct 9, 2010

Just noticed your new profile pic! So sweet :)

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

Ah, that makes sense! Glad to hear it. :-)

Kim Dietrich Elam on Aug 09 2014
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

Awww - thanks so much, Monica! That design is also available as a wedding invitation. :)

Kim Dietrich Elam on Aug 07 2014
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

What a lovely profile picture, Monica!

Lehan Veenker on Jun 24 2014
Lehan Veenker
  • Minted Sep 20, 2010

Well look at you and your sweet little baby!! :) I've been meaning to leave you a message to say thank you so much for your sweet comment about my profile picture. Loving your new profile pic, too! :)

Robin Ott on Jun 16 2014
Robin Ott
  • Minted Jun 6, 2010

Thank you Monica for your comment! It made my day!! I love your work and style. Good luck with the holiday challenges! xoxo

Phrosné on Jun 15 2014
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

oh my woooooooord look at you. such a beautiful photo. you look younger. How do you do that?

Phrosné on May 06 2014
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

Wow Mon, That was the best message to get!! thank you so much you sweet person. Im so glad you are back on the scene! :)

Phrosné on May 03 2014
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

thanks so much Mon x

Carol Fazio on Apr 07 2014
Carol Fazio
  • Minted Jun 23, 2011

Monica, what a sweet message! So kind of you to say that. Really made my day! We've come a long way since those first steps! You have really blossomed and come into your own. Your work is so recognizable. I am still exploring, ha, ha! I am a slow learner! Good luck in the challenge - loving all your designs!

Susan Asbill on Mar 23 2014
Susan Asbill
  • Minted Jun 6, 2011

Oh, and your sunshine is the CUTEST. Love it.

Susan Asbill on Mar 23 2014
Susan Asbill
  • Minted Jun 6, 2011

Haha! You are so funny. I doubt they were terrible, but we all improve with a little time here. LOVE your work now... always so unique, particularly your color palettes. :)

Karidy Walker on Mar 21 2014
Karidy Walker
  • Minted Apr 14, 2013

Monica, I'm a big fan of your work, so your compliment on this challenge meant a lot - thanks :)

Anupama on Mar 05 2014
Anupama
  • Minted Jan 26, 2012

Hey Monica Congrats. baby must be keeping you busy these days . but so good to see you back in action :)

Kampai Designs on Feb 04 2014
Kampai Designs
  • Minted Feb 25, 2012

Hi Monica, your advice was spot on. Thank you!

Kim Dietrich Elam on Feb 03 2014
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

Thanks, Monica!! :)

Susan Brown on Jan 22 2014
Susan Brown
  • Minted May 18, 2011

Hi Monica, Well that design started life as Asterism and morphed into Dasha which is now one of my favorites. Lower case very effective too. Glad you like it now go buy Dasha.

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

Thank you so much for the nice comment Monica =) I haven't had much time to comment lately but wanted to say your work has been so beautiful! I love it every time :)

Carol Fazio on Oct 08 2013
Carol Fazio
  • Minted Jun 23, 2011

Hi Monica, thanks for your sweet message on hooray, hooray. I can see what you mean about the lemon reading a bit somber. when you say "festive" what do you mean exactly? I will give it a try - have been struggling with this design for a couple of days. Thanks!!!!

Rebecca Bowen on Oct 04 2013
Rebecca Bowen
  • Minted Dec 9, 2011

Haha, I'm glad you got it, it's totally a take on that Seinfeld episode, I was wondering if anyone would get that;)

Kimberly Morgan on Oct 03 2013
Kimberly Morgan
  • Minted Aug 2, 2009

Thanks for the sweet comment, Monica - you made my day!

Erica Krystek on Sep 24 2013
Erica Krystek
  • Minted Mar 14, 2013

Hi, thank you so much for your sweet note! It means so much coming from you... and right back at ya, as I am a HUGE fan of your style and work :)

Hooray Creative on Sep 13 2013
Hooray Creative
  • Minted Nov 23, 2010

Thanks for your sweet comment Monica! And congrats on your holiday picks as well!

Carol Fazio on Sep 11 2013
Carol Fazio
  • Minted Jun 23, 2011

wow, that's so sweet of you to say that, monica! I guess I'm feeling a bit prolific in this challenge because I am a hopeless romantic, ha, ha! always love and admire your work and loving your submissions as well!!

lena barakat on Sep 10 2013
lena barakat
  • Minted Jun 29, 2010

how sweet are you! thank you Monica, means so much coming from you :)

Chris Griffith on Sep 08 2013
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

I just needed a new power cord so good to go. I made some changes. if you get a chance let me what you think. Thanks so much for the advice. :) Chris http://www.minted.com/design-rating/107073

Chris Griffith on Sep 08 2013
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Thank you for you comment Monica. My Mac died so I have to wait to make changes but totally agree with you and Danielle. :)

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

Did not want to put on your design entry page - How about a more 'generic' color for voting instead of the orange? I do love it and it is so you (the bold colors - stunning!), but i think purely for voting purposes the audience might still want to see something a tiny bit more traditional with the soft green. Just a thought - and please dont do it if you dont want to :) x

Chris Griffith on Aug 27 2013
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Monica, it is still a great design. Good luck!

Chris Griffith on Aug 24 2013
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Thanks Monica!

Chris Griffith on Aug 23 2013
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Congrats Monica on your minibook win. Such a nice design. Chris

Jody Wody on Aug 20 2013
Jody Wody
  • Minted Nov 20, 2008

Hi Monica! It hasn't been selected... yet? Fingers crossed. Thanks for the nice words! :)

Chris Griffith on Aug 04 2013
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Thanks so much Monica! You have some amazing entries in the stationery challenge. Looks like your mojo is back :)

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

aaw same to you Mon. You know I love your designs too :) And super congrats to you too, so honored to be there next to you ;)

Rebecca Bowen on Aug 02 2013
Rebecca Bowen
  • Minted Dec 9, 2011

Monica! congrats on your top 20!! you were so worried you got nothing.. but i knew you deserved a win;)

Anupama on Aug 02 2013
Anupama
  • Minted Jan 26, 2012

congrats Monica...thats a beautiful card :)

Chris Griffith on Aug 01 2013
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Big congrats Monica! Beautiful. Chris

Becky Nimoy on Jul 25 2013
Becky Nimoy
  • Minted Mar 29, 2011

thanks for the "like" monica. i updated it and hope its stronger now. what do you think? http://www.minted.com/collection?id=1817 thanks!

Giselle Zimmerman on Jul 08 2013
Giselle Zimmerman
  • Minted Apr 3, 2010

Ahahaha, you are just too sweet Monica! Thank you so much, you made my whole week! Good luck for the art print challenge; your work is so unique as always!

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

OMG! Fabulous Monica! Congratulations!

Oma N. Ramkhelawan on Jul 02 2013
Oma N. Ramkhelawan
  • Minted Mar 26, 2011

Big Congrats on your Wins Monica!

Anupama on Jul 01 2013
Anupama
  • Minted Jan 26, 2012

congrats on you wins :)

Lori Wemple on Jul 01 2013
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

Congrats on your fabulous wins! :)

Chris Griffith on Jun 23 2013
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Thanks Monica for the compliment and feedback! So appreciate it. Chris

Phrosné on Jun 16 2013
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

wow thanks Mon, such a lovely compliment :)

Phrosné on Jun 14 2013
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

thanks Mon, i was pulling my hair out over there!;0

Phrosné on Jun 13 2013
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

thanks Mon!

Jennifer Wick on Jun 11 2013
Jennifer Wick
  • Minted Sep 2, 2010

Hahaha, thanks so much for your funny and sweet comment! I think I should say that more often, because I honestly sketched it as I was sketching logos for a client, and it was more promising then the logo sketches. So maybe tell yourself your finished, and boom, a few more ideas will come! : )

Lehan Veenker on Jun 09 2013
Lehan Veenker
  • Minted Sep 20, 2010

Thanks so much for your sweet note, Monica! I really appreciate it! Your submissions for this challenge are lovely as well! Best of luck as we round out this last week! :)

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

Thank you so much for your time Monica! I have 2 versions up now. Thanks again, I really appreciate it! :)