Melinda Lockard, Director of Communications

MTF Donor Services

“Melissa has sharp listening skills, which translate into great project results. I hired her for a creative print project and she nailed my intended concept after only one meeting. At each step of the process, she was thorough, detail-oriented, and punctual. Her creativity is fantastic. I highly recommend her.”  Top qualities: Great results, Personable, High Integrity

“[The scrapbook brochure] is a real hit, mainly thanks to your artistry and sensitivity. It was a wonderful first project to work on together and I look forward to many more.”

Colleen Albert, Charlotte, NC

“I have hired Shadeflower for several jobs and have always been thoroughly impressed. Not only with how easy Melissa is to work with, but with her talent, creativity, thoughtful/personal design, and stunning results! I am a true paper snob, and her stationery products meet my high standards of quality, beauty and best of all - price! Great job on my latest project - a child’s pirate thank you notes! Thank ye’ matey!

Chuck Cole, Prepress Manager

Charlotte Observer

“Melissa was instrumental in the production of several niche magazines at The Charlotte Observer newspaper. Her design efforts and planning skills helped carry the magazine through a time of transition as the magazines were purchased by a larger newspaper. She is versatile and thinks critically. She is pleasant to do business with and her calm demeanor presents itself well professionally.”

DeAnne Hilgers, Attorney

Lindquist & Vennum

“Melissa developed a series of designs that exceeded expectations, especially given the limited options she was given for color and concept. Well done!”

James Molnar, Marketing Manager

AJay’s Bar & Grill

Melissa, awesome stuff. LOVE the business cards. WOW.”

Karen Bromby, Charlotte, NC

“[The invitations] look great! We really love them! I know people will be commenting.  We love e-vite, but there is nothing like an invitation that is lovely enough to keep! Thank you for everything.”

Heather Busher, Business Manager & Co-owner

Sean Busher Photography

“Melissa is fabulous at everything she does. We worked with her through Carolina Bride [Magazine] and its a miracle that the magazine has survived at all without her. She made that magazine from top to bottom!”  Top qualities: Personable, High Integrity, Creative

Larry Preslar, Creative Director

SPARK Communications

“Recommending Melissa is very easy for me. She was and is one of the most professional, honest, creative, team-oriented colleagues that I’ve ever worked with. And I’ve worked with some very good people. I proudly recommend Melissa for her organizing, creative, no-nonsense and timely way that she gets it done.”

Tess Gadwa, Principal

DSC Creative

“I have seen Melissa’s work at Shadeflower and at other ventures, and her design sense is superb...”

Charles Foesch, Alternate Delivery Manager

The Charlotte Observer

“Melissa brought a fresh and energized perspective when she came on board with Carolina Bride Magazine. I managed the distribution of CBM and worked closely with Melissa. I always enjoyed working with her, and still miss her terribly. She was efficient and organized, but most of all, she was fun to work with.”

Keith Koger, Graphic Designer

The Charlotte Observer

“I had the pleasure of working with Melissa at The Charlotte Observer. Although we worked in different departments, we often had the chance to collaborate on advertisements for the publications she worked on. I found her to be a very quick learner who picked up concepts with which she may not have been familiar quite readily. Melissa is very creative and an excellent designer. Anyone lucky enough to hire her for a project or position will be making an excellent choice!”

Travis Hilgers, Owner

Hilgers Auto Detailing

“Melissa made some business cards for me and they turned out amazing!!! I get many compliments on how well they look. I will definitely be doing business with her again!”

Todd Kraft, Tax Attorney

Meadows Collier

“My wife and I hired Melissa to design personalized notecards (to use as thank you cards, etc.). They turned out great and make a great impression.”

Julie Kraft, Dallas, TX

“Love ‘em, love ‘em, love ‘em! We showed the notecards to some friends who were duly impressed!”