About Stacey Montgomery

Stacey Montgomery is an artist, entrepreneur, and designer dedicated to creating stationery and gifts that inspire connection, confidence, and joy. As the founder of Stacey M Design, she transforms her original artwork into thoughtfully designed greeting cards, affirmation cards, journals, and gifts that celebrate individuality and self-expression.

Stacey’s journey into stationery design began over 25 years ago when she struggled to find Christmas cards featuring Black images that reflected her personality. What started as a personal project grew into a business dedicated to representation, creativity, and meaningful communication. Over the years, Stacey M Design has evolved, expanding from children’s products to a diverse range of paper goods and gifts for all ages.

Stacey is also the creator of the Sunshine and Self-Care Greeting Card Subscription, a monthly collection of uplifting cards designed to encourage deeper connections and intentional self-care. In addition to her work in stationery design, she is the author of eight guided journals for elementary students, designed to build confidence and foster positive self-reflection.

She is the mother of Isaiah, a student at Millikin University majoring in Art Therapy. Originally from the East Coast, Stacey now lives in Aurora, IL, with her husband, Harold. When she’s not designing, she enjoys reading, walking, cooking, and finding new ways to bring encouragement and creativity into the world