Stationery & Products From wedding invitations to vibrant coasters, I have a variety of products that will match your personality and I will custom-design anything. Click on the “Stationery” or “Gifts” button above to take a look. Graphic Design If your business needs a logo, letterhead, brochure, newsletter, print ad, website, or business card, you’ve come to the right place. With fifteen years of experience in media and marketing, I can help you achieve your goals without the expense of an ad agency.
My mother would most often find me when I was little in the shade of a maple tree instead of playing in the sun with the other kids. I’d busy myself with a project, a book, or a journal. She’d always chuckle and call me her “Shadeflower.” I have since come to enjoy the sun, but find myself in the shade when I need creativity to blossom. I am Minnesota-born, though spent seven years in Charlotte, NC, only to find myself back in the chilly winters of Saint Paul. I love to travel and have been to a variety of places. In 2008, my husband and I embarked on a seven-month backpacking journey around the world. We visited 17 countries throughout Central and South America, Austral-Asia, Africa, Europe, and Scandinavia. My journeys allowed me to see the world in a different light. I fell in love with the textures, ideas, and colors of different nations and have since incorporated those into my designs. In my spare time I can most often be found experimenting gourmet dishes in the kitchen, where my husband thrives on being my guinea pig. In April 2009, my husband and I welcomed our first child, Siena Lillian. Shadeflower Designs was created so that I could be a stay-at-home mom, but still contribute to the household by staying creative. I have a strong work ethic, great determination and a creative mind. I will not rest until you are satisfied with your product. I have worked with big business, non-profits, mom and pops, and individuals. I thrive on creativity and wish to share that outlet with you.

Education:

  1. ‣Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications, Minor in Sociology Winona State University, Minnesota, 1995-1999


Work Experience:

  1. ‣Editor, Something Blue Charleston magazine

  2. ‣Production & Editorial Manager, Carolina Bride Magazine

  3. ‣Independent Contractor, InnerVision Media Design Services

  4. ‣Marketing Manager, NetPlus Communications

  5. ‣Operations Director, Travel Radio Channel


Non-Profit Experience:

  1. ‣St. Catherine’s University in St. Paul, MN, repeated guest speaker discussing importance of graphic design in business and marketing communications

  2. ‣Muscoleskeltal Transplant Foundation, graphic design contractor

  3. ‣Minnesota State Services for the Blind, contract writer for 2008 Annual Report

  4. ‣Vice President of Board of Directors for Moving Poets Theatre and Dance

  5. ‣Website Redesign Committee & Community Volunteer, Hands On Charlotte

  6. ‣Marketing Consultant, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Education Foundation

Skills:

  1. ‣Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, PhotoShop, InDesign, Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FrontPage, iWork Pages, Numbers, Keynote, HTML, iWeb

  2. ‣13 years in the media field including print, advertising, marketing, television, and radio

  3. ‣Print Publication: layout and design, editorial content, advertisement design, trafficking and placement, proofing, web collaboration

  4. ‣Proficient in both Mac and PC-based systems

  5. ‣Web tracking, statistics, and analyzation

  6. ‣Email and mail campaigns

  7. ‣Newsletters (digital and print)

  8. ‣Digital photography, optimization, and restoration

  9. ‣Wedding stationery, trends and etiquette

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Shadeflower Designs    651-304-7953    melissa@shadeflowerdesigns.com

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Copying, downloading, or reproducing any materials is strictly forbidden.

Low prices. It’s just me - which means no overhead!  I have also negotiated some fabulous deals with my vendors - deals you benefit from!


Personal service.  When you contact Shadeflower, you won’t get an automated operator or fill-in-the-blank templates. You receive one-on-one personal service when it’s convenient for you! If you can envision it, I will do everything in my power to make it a reality!


High-quality materials. With Shadeflower Designs, you don’t get run-of-the-mill house stock paper and flimsy white envelopes. All stationery products and gifts are made with the highest attention to detail and showcase the finest materials in the industry - all at prices below the competition!


Earth-friendly. Shadeflower Designs is all about the GREEN!  Shadeflower collaborates with vendors that are environment-friendly. Shadeflower also promotes green efforts such as recycling and spreading awareness.


Untapped creativity. My brain is a sponge for creativity - an untapped resource spanning all genres of design - from whimsy and playful, to elegant and romantic, to vintage and grunge, and everything in between!


Promote small business. Supporting small businesses of America is good for the economy. By showing your support, you are showing a powerful way to vote with your pocketbook.


Support a dream. Shadeflower Designs isn’t my job. It’s my dream. I’m obsessed with design, paper and textures and love experimenting and trying out new ideas every day. I love sharing in my Clients’ triumphs, whether they are celebrating a marriage, birth of a child or a surprise party. Plus I get to stay home with my kid, so that’s pretty cool, too!


My muse, Siena Lillian