About Shawna Smyth Studio

Share More Happy.

I've always had a hard time finding the perfect card, and then remembering to actually send it. I wanted an assortment of cards I could send to *anyone* for *any* occasion, because it's a whole lot easier to "share more happy" when I can stock up on simple, joyful cards and send them out when the impulse hits. And so, Shawna Smyth Studio was born.

Neato Burrito and Seal of Approval were 2 of my first designs, and I've seen them used for everything from graduations, birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries, to just-because. I love that these cards made it so easy to impulsively send a note, and encouraging connection has become one of the core values of Shawna Smyth Studio.

Another core value of the studio is to love and respect the earth and its people. It's important to me to prioritize and normalize the use of recycled materials, not only in my products, but also in the running of my studio. I will always value sustainability over convenience.

My hope is to continue growing as a business, and as a force for good.

Thanks for reading, you're the coolest,

-- Shawna :)

Rainbow Cat greeting card
Enamel Pins S'mores, Moth, and Jam
 

about shawna (the human)

Hi hello! When I’m not designing new products or doing “super-fun” admin work, you can usually find me hanging out with the nearest cat or dog. Or maybe watching squirrels and birds out the window.

I love all the introvert-y things, like knitting/crochet, reading comic books, embroidery, wikipedia rabbit holes, you know… normal stuff. Right?

Lately, I’ve been restructuring (basically) my WHOLE LIFE to be more ADHD-friendly. I got officially diagnosed with ADHD-C in 2021 and let me tell you, it’s been illuminating to say the least.

Some Facts:

I launched my business in 2014, shortly after getting my BA in Interdisciplinary Arts & Design Studies from the University of North Texas.

That same year, I began selling wholesale at the DIME Store, and quickly became a member of the co-op. I’m now a staff member of DIME, and have added several other retailers to my list of stockists. Notably, in 2019, Paper Source began carrying my Seal of Approval card nationwide.