We appreciate that you make our My Little Shoebox blog a part of your day. So today we introduce you to Shemaine Smith, our social media/marketing and design team member.
I am so excited to be a part of the My Little Shoebox team. I'm a work at home mom with two wonderful children and married to a great guy. I'm really passionate about paper crafting. I always share with my fellow mom friends that scrapbooking saved me from the baby blues. After 10 years of service in the financial industry I became a SAHM when my daughter was born in 2007. It was quite a shock to go from a full time job to being home with a newborn. I needed something to keep me busy so I started searching out challenge sites and would create my entries while my little one slept. I had no idea that there was an entire industry of scrapbookers out there until I was given a ticket to the Craft and Hobby Association Winter Trade show in 2009. Now I am happy to be the social media girl for MLS and designing for Helen. I have to say the best part of my journey so far has been the friendships I've made while designing alongside so many talented ladies.
Here's some of Shemaine's work
We look forward to more inspiration from Shemaine this year!
We'd love to hear what inspires you to keep coming back when you visit a manufacturers blog. Leave a comment telling us and we'll send out a mix of MLS goodies to one lucky winner to be announced Friday!
Have you finished up your sketch for the sketch challenge? We'd love for you to post it to our Facebook group here
I come back to see new products and also how other crafters use the products.
Posted by: Marla H. | 04/07/2011 at 09:33 AM
Beautiful work, Shermaine!! I keep visiting because of the inspiration I see. I love the challenges. Something to stretch me out of my comfort zone!
Posted by: Michelle | 04/07/2011 at 05:44 AM
I have been "collecting" scrapbookking supplies for a while now.... I must have been waiting for your blog to inspire me and teach me. Thanks for your lovely blog!
Posted by: Melody Maddox | 04/07/2011 at 12:24 AM
What keeps me coming back here to MLS is that everything is so bright and cheerful. People seem so nice, all the inspiration, ideas and competitions are fantastic. Most of all I love being able to see the new releases early and seeing how the DT use them. Great blog.
Posted by: Tracey Campbell | 04/06/2011 at 08:31 PM
I come back to a blog for inspiration and ideas that I can lift for layouts and cards. (Not much of an altered or mini person here.) I also love to see cute products used creatively, and of course giveaways for the cute product. :)
It doesn't hurt to throw in a challnge or two, because sometimes, having a deadline with a goal in mind can really motivate me to get scrapping. Thanks for asking!
Posted by: Cynthia B. | 04/06/2011 at 04:53 PM
Great projects and inspiration and occasionally a great little giveaway that's what keeps me coming back.
Posted by: Milissa | 04/06/2011 at 03:36 PM
Challenges! I love them!!!
Posted by: Ronnie | 04/06/2011 at 02:26 PM
Lucky you! Love MLS and totally love your creations using MLS! Thanks for the great inspiration! ;)
Posted by: Jessica R | 04/06/2011 at 02:21 PM
I LOVE seeing what all the designers come up with! They promote your products so well and inspire me to create. :)
Posted by: Jenny Moore | 04/06/2011 at 01:07 PM
Its all about the inspiration. I am especially interested in seeing fun LOs but I like ideas for cards and altered items as well. I love it when maufacturer blogs post at least every other day. Blogs that aren't very active don't get visited very much for a reason. :(
Posted by: Liz Chidester | 04/06/2011 at 12:52 PM
I keep visiting for inspiration on using the products.
Posted by: conniemelancon | 04/06/2011 at 09:12 AM
I like to see what is coming out so I know what to look for in stores, the new ways the DT uses the products and the tutorials are helpful.
Posted by: mmspiker | 04/06/2011 at 08:29 AM
I come for the inspiration and to see what products might suit me :)
Posted by: Thorbjorg | 04/06/2011 at 07:03 AM
Gorgeous products, fabulous inspiration, fun posts. :-D
Posted by: dlwidder | 04/06/2011 at 06:57 AM
Love your work Shemaine! :)
Posted by: ruth tacoma | 04/06/2011 at 06:46 AM
Love all of your projects Shermaine!!
What keeps me coming back is seeing the new creations made with the new lines.
Posted by: AK | 04/06/2011 at 06:04 AM
Shemaine does a lot of beautiful work! Thanks for sharing her story!
Posted by: Tiffany | 04/05/2011 at 09:52 PM
I love seeing techniques and uses of a manufacturer's product and challenges are always fun, but to be totally honest the blogs I come back to again and again are those that have chances to win product :)
Posted by: rebecca keppel | 04/05/2011 at 09:28 PM
I love to see your creations, they always seem to inspire me. Also tips, tutorials and projects other then layouts difinatly get my attention.
Posted by: Theresa Stanek | 04/05/2011 at 03:27 PM
I like seeing layout and card designs that are easy to scraplift. When something catches my eye, it always makes me wanna go out and purchase those papers so I can re-create it.
Posted by: Kim M | 04/05/2011 at 03:05 PM
These are adorable projects, Shemaine! I especially love those layered butterflies in the first one :)
Posted by: Kristine Berc | 04/05/2011 at 02:07 PM
Inspiration, inspiration, inspiration!! And some techniques! :)
Posted by: Aimee K | 04/05/2011 at 12:55 PM
I always love to check in and see the way the designers use the products! I love to be inspired!
Posted by: KimR | 04/05/2011 at 12:30 PM
i keep coming back to see the cards, getting inspiration and to see new and a latest products!
Posted by: Heli | 04/05/2011 at 12:08 PM
I love your beautiful creations, Shemaine!
Posted by: Keely Yowler | 04/05/2011 at 12:07 PM