major projects

The following projects were done for various non-profits, charities, and organizations, as well for my own shop. These projects should provide you with a clear range of my skills, expertise, and passions. Please see each individual project for details.

The Last Yellow Tree

The Last Yellow Tree is a children's book about embracing change. The tale is told following Shrew, a woodland creature that helps encourage the forest as autumn comes to an end. When Shrew stumbles upon Tree, two new friends engage in a conversation about taking the next step towards who we are meant to be.

Engaging with Young Caregivers:
A Toolkit for Professionals

This professional toolkit was created during my time at Young Caregivers Association. Working with YCA's budget, mission, and vision, I was able to create this flip book style toolkit that explores young caregivers, their needs, their stigmas, and implements a creatively planned three-prong approach to leading, supporting, and empowering young caregivers in various professional contexts.

Along with the conversation prompts, coping skills, and tangible activities included - I also researched and created ample tip sheets within the book for specific reasons of care (examples: how to support young caregivers who have parents in palliative care, or young caregivers supporting parents with addiction). Upon completion, the book went through various peer reviews, as well as was reviewed by young caregivers themselves for accuracy and inclusion.

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Echo The Sea Turtle

This mascot was illustrated by me during my time at Young Caregivers Association. This charity works with young people who possess caregiving roles at home. This often occurs during critical developmental times, so the Echo mascot helps bridge the gap between young caregivers and their identity. A turtle was chosen by young caregivers, as turtles "rides the waves of life" and "carries their home on their back". The name was also voted on by young caregivers, because an "echo" insists repetitive, returning connotations that can combat loneliness and isolation.

Fill This Book:
A Young Caregiver Creative Journal

This book is a Young Caregiver Creative Journal that I created for Young Caregivers Association. The book is a blank canvas with prompts that young caregivers can complete as journal entries. Children and youth can use their own individuality and personal set of skills to complete the journal either with a facilitator, or on their own. The journal contains 60+ creative prompts aimed to aid the individual to process tough emotions and reflect on their roles inside and outside of caregiving.

Various Chapbooks

During my creative writing undergraduate, I had the privilege of working with Brock University Creative Writing Club (as well as individual writers within the community) to help create chapbooks and zines of poetry. Pictured are two chapbooks; one entitled "Inkspots" and one entitled "Your and Yours".

Guided grief journals

These guided "In Memory Of" journals were a personal passion project to help people grieve and process the loss in a healthy, safe, memorable way. There are two different versions: one for the loss of pets, and one for the loss of humans. These compact but meaningful books are 8x8 inches. There are 22 prompted pages as well as 4 blank pages for the grieving individual to fill in at their own pace. Grief journals are my pride and joy. Click the title to purchase through my Etsy.

Infographics

For Grey's Haven Farm Sanctuary, I designed (using their existing logo, brand colours and templates) an interactive "pig" infographic featuring their pig family and unique characteristics about each pig. The intended use was to feature the graphic on the pig pen during open houses and events to allow visitors to connect deeper with each pig and practice identifying them as the unique individuals they are! Every pig photo also features physical identifiers such as colour, spots, etc, as well as "likes and dislikes" unique to each pig.

Safe Haven

This story collection was designed, formatted, and created by myself during my time involved with the charity The Storyteller Web. This charity is a story-telling based non-profit that celebrates survivors of trauma. The book "Safe Haven" is a collection of intimate submissions, put together with the intent to harvest unity, acceptance, and vulnerability. The completed book was used to sell at events and fundraise for The Storyteller Web.

Kind Mind: A Self Compassion Journal

We truly need to be more compassionate towards ourselves. Because of this, I have crafted this DIY guided, accessible, interactive journal to guide us towards kinder thoughts about ourselves, but also the things (and people) in life that we don't feel so great about. Prepare to doodle, journal, reflect, rip, drip, and more!

It is a GREAT reflective prompt for adults, or even a lesson or kid-ified guide to compassion for young children/teens. All content and artwork is suitable for teens/children. Click the title to be linked to purchase through my Etsy.

testimonials

"Your creativity, your energy, your dedication... There is Jamie everywhere I look where you have shared your talents with us. We are so much better for having you here as part of our team."

- Michelle Lewis (Young Caregivers Association)

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- Jen Vince (Mind Your Chakra Yoga)

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- 5 Star Etsy Review