Shirley is also the pioneer when it comes to running Kickstarters to fund enamel pin projects. Her cutie Scrub Jay pin which debuted in 2016 on Kickstarter kicked off the enamel pin Kickstarter trend.
Shirley's mantra when it comes to creating is:
Own, love, and believe in what you create.
1. Be responsible for the work you bring into the world.
2. Love what you do.
3. Believe in yourself and the work you create.