::MermaidTears.net::

Hi and welcome to the Mermaid Tears Design Team, or as we like to call them, the Scrapbook Sirens. I am blessed to have such wonderful and talented women on my team! They do outstanding work and love to work with the eclectic products here at MT. Each has been so supportive in getting these products out there. They are truly my sirens calling me to press onward and giving me great new ideas for uses for our products. Please look through their albums and you will see what I mean!

Melisa Sanchez Schmieder - owner Mermaid Tears


Melisa Sanchez Schmieder	CREATIVE DESIGNER Melisa Sanchez is the owner of Mermaid Tears and Design Team member for Scrapbook Diva and the webisode show, Scrapbook Lifestyle. She holds a BA in Visual Arts/Media Production, BA in Communication, and a certificate in Graphic Arts. Melisa spent 20 years working in the film industry and specializes in a technique she calls Storyboard Scrapbooking that incorporates film language for multiple photo layouts. CLICK TO SEE MELISA'S GALLERY

Vicki Chrisman	CREATIVE DESIGNER Vicki Chrisman is a paper arts designer from North Bend Nebraska. Being one of seven children herself,and growning up in a close knit family... "family" has always been very important to her. That in combination with her life long love of "art" , made scrapbooking a perfect fit for her. Vicki then expanded her love of scrapbooking , to paper arts of all kinds. She enjoys the endless array of colors and textures that are available ,and loves using an eclectic mix of styles in her work. She considers herself a technique junky! CLICK TO SEE VICKI'S GALLERY

Cheryl Horton	CREATIVE DESIGNER I have been scrapbooking since I was in grade school, keeping all sorts of things from any event, ribbons, pins, tickets etc. I used to tape them in an album and write notes about them and draw funny pictures. Who would have known what I was heading towards. 5 years ago I had my second child and decided to be a stay at home Mom. Since then I've been shooting hundreds of photos and creating away! I also am lucky enough to work in a scrapping & stamping store so that I can supply myself with all the best vices. I am a Creative Designer for Murdock Country Creations and do other creative works as companies need. I designed the layout that Color Cutters uses for their National Advertising campaign and all their shows and have also done work for Crafty Secrets. I also teach several classes at the store where I work and other LSS. I love to work in all mediums and am constantly looking to put something new into what I am doing. Whether it's scrapbooking on the wall, altering clipboards or creating layouts of my children. My husband just chuckles now cause he knows nothing gets thrown away, it might be ties from the kids toys to the filigree band around a decorative bottle, it all waits for a final look-over before being thrown out. Best part is he now helps do it. My family has finally agreed that Mom needs her own space and has designed an awesome creative room for me to work in. The sun shines brightly and all my tools and loved ones are nearby. I call Central Maine my home. CLICK TO SEE CHERYL'S GALLERY

Alecia Grimm	DESIGN TEAM Alecia Grimm is a spirited artist who lives in downtown Atlanta, Georgia,but is originally from the frozen tundra of North Dakota. She is married and has four kids who keep her on her toes. She has been scrapping, painting, and creating art journals for almost 10 years. She is fascinated with photos and the process of narrating everyday life through art. She thrives on challenge and strives to be an innovative & design driven mixed-media artist. When she is not scrapbooking, she enjoys road tripping, drinking strong coffee, reading non-fiction, painting, listening to an eclectic mix of music and getting together with family. Her favorite color is purple & the food she could not live without is Sushi. CLICK TO SEE ALECIA'S GALLERY

Pam Callaghan	DESIGN TEAM I am so excited and honored to be part of Mermaid Tears. I have been married for 7 years to dh, Kevin and we have a son name Sean who is 4. I am also a pet lover and it is evident in the fact that we have 2 large dogs (German Shepherd and Great Dane) and 3 cats. We currently live in NW Ohio where I am a SAHM. I have my bachelors in biology which I really don't use it, except to check the mold count on our bread...kidding. I have been scrapping for 3 years now I love every aspect of it! I consider my style to be a little shabby, a little graphic and very ecletic. I will or have had my work published in magazines/idea books such as BHG Scrapbooks etc, Scrapbook Trends, Memory Makers, PaperART, Scrap and Stamp Arts, Cantata Books, Jo-ann Scrap Essentials 2, upcoming NanC Idea books, and The Complete Idiots guide to Scrapbooking Projects. I look forward to working with the awesome Mermaid Tears products!! CLICK TO SEE PAM'S GALLERY

Tammy Tutterow	DESIGN TEAM Hi! My name is Tammy and I have been involved with arts and crafts in one form or another for as long as I can remember. My mother loved art and was a professional crafter during my childhood. This meant there were always plenty of arts and craft supplies in our home. I always felt that drawing, writing, and creating were a special refuge for me. By 2000 my mom had discovered scrapbooking and encouraged me to give it a try. I resisted, not because I didn't like it, but because I knew that if I got involved it would be all or nothing. I was right! I finally gave in and have developed such a stash that I require a whole room in the house just for scrapbooking! My passion lies in making mini-books and altered projects. The thing I love about altered projects is that I can have them all through the home and be surrounded by my art and my photos all the time. I love making things as gifts. To me, handmade gifts are a true expression of thought and love. In my papercrafting I truly seek to include my heart with all that I create with my hands. I have been blessed in my life with 3 beautiful children; Anna, Jacob and Emma. I am madly in love with my husband David, who is a police officer. In the working world I am a 9-1-1 Police, Fire, and EMS dispatcher. Besides scrapping, I enjoy gardening and reading. We live in Illinois, just outside of St Louis. CLICK TO SEE TAMMY'S GALLERY

Pam Posch	DESIGN TEAM My name is Pam. I’m 31 and live in Tennessee, just south of Nashville. I have three wonderful kids. Katelyn, Keely and Cole. I have been married for 11 years to my wonderful husband Craig. I’m a SAHM but before that I worked in the medical field. But my one job that I could never forget about was when I was a Visual Merchandiser for a department store. That is where my love of design began. I have really, over the last year, began to get back in full swing with my scrapping. But I started scrapping/altering about eight years ago. I was so hooked on the decorative edge scissors. And I cut everything! I think I have come a long way from those days. So my projects have evolved. They are art to me. I think my style is an organized chaos and a little eclectic. I love cooking, gardening, and painting. I am so excited to be on the Mermaid Tears design team! CLICK TO SEE PAM'S GALLERY

Juli Redwine	DESIGN TEAM I am a career mother of two boy and all that it implies. I have been married for 14 years to an understanding man who supports my crafting addiction. I have been an avid scrapper for the past 10 years. I pride myself in being able to journal the right words, for the right occasion, at anytime. Just recently I have taken my scrapbooking to the next level by working on a design team for an online community. As a result of being with this website I have sold several layouts to various vendors. I am excited about being a part of Mermaid Tears newest design team. I created one of my favorite layouts using these unique products and look forward to creating even more designs. CLICK TO SEE JULI'S GALLERY

Ari Macias	DESIGN TEAM Ari Macias loved to play with paper from an early age. Paper dolls, crayons and coloring books were her favorite things to do. After two years of college in her nativePuerto Rico, Ari decided to move toNew York Cityto pursue a career as an optician. After the birth of her second daughter, Ari stumbled onto the wonderful world of SCRAPBOOKING. All of a sudden, playing with paper was acceptable again! A scrapbooker since 1997, Ari has been published in most of the top industry magazines. She has also won numerous contests, including the CKU Honor Society.Most recently, her work can be seen in Simple Scrapbooks magazines and special issues. Ari lives inStaten Island,New York with her husband Guillermo, daughters Chloe, Zoe and Devyn, all under 9 years of age. Scrapbooking is supposed to be FUN. And what can be more fun than sparkles, beads, metal and PAPER DOLLS? CLICK TO SEE ARI'S GALLERY