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Hi! My name is Nathalie Noreau-McLeod, and I am excited to join Tina’s Design
Team!
I am originally from Quebec City, and I moved to Ottawa in 1992 when I had my first
job offer from the Federal Government as an economist. I have two beautiful children
- a boy and a girl - a very supportive husband, and 3 loving dogs who keep me
company in my scraproom during my creative times!
Creativity always held a very important space in my life. During my school years, all
my books, agendas and notebooks were populated with colourful drawings, paper
clips and post-its. I didn’t know that, underlying these graffiti’s, a real passion for
creation was just waiting to burst and transform me into the avid scrapbooker I am
now! I started making cards using stamps in 2005 and made my first scrapbooking
album after I got married in 2007.
I truly enjoy dedicating at least a few minutes (if not hours!) to crafting each day. I
like to try new techniques and experiment with different mediums - inks, stains,
grunge board, crackled paint, glimmer mist/glam/glaze, you name it! My preferred
style is vintage, with a sophisticated look; I also get grungy from time to time! New
techniques excite me and I sometimes attend scrapbooking classes to stay current.
For inspiration, I also read magazines, blogs, exchange tips and tricks with my
scrapbooking ''Divas''! Inspiration is everywhere and can be found around each
corner - even in my kids' crafts sometimes!
To me, scrapbooking is a great channel to let go of the daily stresses we are all
facing. Some people go for a run or a workout - I scrap! I am a crafter and I am not
afraid of getting my hands dirty. That being said, I am also a perfectionist and I don’t
let go of a project until I reach what I had in mind.
Besides scrapbooking, I enjoy spending time with my family and practicing yoga.
Also, with my 3 dogs, I always have a willing companion to go for a nice walk at night!
I am truly looking forward to working on some great creative projects at Tina’s!

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