ABOUT ME

Hi! I’m Tina — an in-home childcare provider by day and creative guide by night. I live in Portland, Oregon, where I’m often found hiking forest trails, reading something soul-stirring, or sipping a cup of something warm in my garden.

My creative journey began when I was overwhelmed trying to organize photos that carried so much meaning. From those moments grew my love of scrapbooking and cardmaking — and eventually, a deep passion for using paper, ink, and color as tools for healing and joy.

I joined Close to My Heart in 2013 and transitioned joyfully to Stampin’ Up! when CTMH closed. Stampin’ Up! offered not just products, but a new home — with a vibrant community, meaningful opportunities, and beautifully designed supplies that help me turn stories into art.

As a trauma-informed creator, I support people who have survived trauma, PTSD, cancer, depression, chronic illness, and abuse. I offer a safe, joyful, and non-judgmental space to create, preserve, and share life’s most meaningful moments. Through personalized cards, scrapbooking, and papercrafts, I help others embrace everyday joy and move from surviving to thriving.

Being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator is about so much more than stamps and ink — it's about connection, creativity, and celebrating stories. Whether you're making a card for a friend or documenting a chapter of your life, I’m here to help you create with purpose, passion, and heart.

Let’s craft something meaningful together.