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Nam Bourassa

Nam Bourassa. Based in Port Elgin, On, CA.

  • 211 awards won
  • 1993 comments made
  • 32270 votes cast

Awards

  • winner 36
  • 1st place winner 3
  • editor pick 172

About Nam Bourassa

Nam Bourassa is a designer, illustrator, avid tennis player and proud mom of 3 amazing teens. She lives in a lake cottage town with beautiful nature setting and sunsets in Ontario, Canada. Her work are inspired by everything from old fashioned traditional children's book, cool vinyl album covers to trinkets from vintage shop. Always in the look for something unexpectedly fun & fresh.

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comments

chocomocacino on Feb 10 2022
chocomocacino
  • Minted Feb 23, 2010

Sorry for the late response, Nam. You deserve it! All your work are fresh and amazing! Love seeing them. :)

Dawn Pope on Feb 19 2021
Dawn Pope
  • Minted Jul 16, 2020

Thank you for the like, Nam. :)

Dawn Pope on Feb 10 2021
Dawn Pope
  • Minted Jul 16, 2020

Thank you for the like on my “Pat On The Back” submission!

Adriana Mannion on May 31 2020
Adriana Mannion
  • Minted Oct 15, 2017

Hi Nam, thank you for the like on my submission “The Illusion of Victory.” Best wishes!

Creative Gallery on May 27 2020
Creative Gallery
  • Minted Nov 5, 2019

Hi Nam, many thanks for your wonderful support and lots of luck in the challenge.

Darryl Don Doctor on May 27 2020
Darryl Don Doctor
  • Minted Sep 20, 2019

Hi Nam, thank you for your likes. I appreciate it a lot. I hope you're doing good. - Doc

Akweley Creative on May 25 2020
Akweley Creative
  • Minted Jul 27, 2017

Name, thanks so much for checking out my Hanukkah entry! Your work is gorgeous.

Tatiana Nogueiras on May 05 2020
Tatiana Nogueiras
  • Minted Jun 15, 2015

Hi Nam, Thank you so much for letting me know you like my Joy Branch design, your comment made me so happy, it is very encouraging, really just in time when I needed it.

Carol Barber on Mar 25 2020
Carol Barber
  • Minted Oct 23, 2019

Thank you for your like of Like An Explosion, I appreciate it!

Orasie on Dec 13 2019
Orasie
  • Minted Nov 30, 2016

Hi Nam, thank you so much for the like on my wedding entry! I really appreciate it! Best wishes to you!

carla san roman on Apr 19 2019
carla san roman
  • Minted Feb 28, 2013

Thanks for the kind comment and the like! <3

Paige Rothhaar on Apr 19 2019
Paige Rothhaar
  • Minted Feb 16, 2010

Hi Nam! I didn't realize this was you - I've been a little out of the loop. :) Thank you for the sweet comment on my design this morning! Best wishes!

frau brandt on Apr 16 2019
frau brandt
  • Minted Sep 19, 2015

Thank you for the like. Your holiday entries are beautiful!

Anna Ducos on Apr 12 2019
Anna Ducos
  • Minted Jan 11, 2019

Hi Nam, thanks for the advice. Sorry, did you mean look into a white background photo, or just a white background? I’ll make a poll with a few options. Thanks again! Anna

Jair on Apr 08 2019
Jair
  • Minted Jun 24, 2015

Hi nam, thank you so much for the like and support. best wishes :)

Chelsea And Marbles Paper on Mar 14 2018
Chelsea And Marbles Paper
  • Minted Nov 27, 2015

Thanks for liking my submission "Hidden Tiger Birthday". Your work is wonderful, keep it up!

Stephani Mrozinski on Mar 04 2018
Stephani Mrozinski
  • Minted Apr 20, 2016

Hi there! Thank you so much for your like on my "Celebrate your Existence" entry! Best of luck in the challenges! <3

Rebecca Rueth on Feb 10 2018
Rebecca Rueth
  • Minted Jun 19, 2016

Hi Nam, Thank you for the like on my "Scartchboard Plaid" pattern for the Holiday Quickfire Challenge! You have such lovely entries! Best wishes in the Challenge!

frau brandt on Feb 09 2018
frau brandt
  • Minted Sep 19, 2015

Thank you, Nam, for the like on "Floral Christmas". Really appreciate it. Your entries are just wonderful!

Stacey Day on Feb 08 2018
Stacey Day
  • Minted Dec 4, 2008

Thanks Nam! It's good to be back :). Your submissions are GORGEOUS!

Jennifer Holbrook on Feb 08 2018
Jennifer Holbrook
  • Minted May 7, 2017

Hi Nam, thanks so much for your like on my "Cheerful Abundance" design! Best wishes with your terrific submissions.

Dawn Jasper on Feb 08 2018
Dawn Jasper
  • Minted Jan 16, 2010

Thanks so much for the love on my work! I've been trying to step up my game and so glad it's working lol. Your work is fabulous as always! Hope to see you nyc this year!

Benita Crandall on May 24 2017
Benita Crandall
  • Minted Jan 7, 2016

Thank you SO much Nam, for your likes! I love your designs, and it is always a treat to see your new work! :-) Benita

Lori Wemple on May 19 2017
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

I feel the same way about yours! Always love your designs!! :) x

Zhay Smith on May 15 2017
Zhay Smith
  • Minted Dec 12, 2015

Thanks! Same and all the Best to you!

Megan Cash on May 10 2017
Megan Cash
  • Minted May 10, 2016

Thank you for your feedback on extra special delivery!

peetie design on May 10 2017
peetie design
  • Minted Nov 27, 2011

Nam, you're too sweet. I'm just looking at all your awesome cards now, so fun--love them! x

Christie Kelly on May 09 2017
Christie Kelly
  • Minted Dec 17, 2014

Hi Nam! Thank you for your note! You have so many great designs. Best of luck with Greeting and Holiday!!!

Makewells on May 08 2017
Makewells
  • Minted Jan 26, 2012

You are so kind! Thank you for the compliment on my design Nam!! You are most talented as well! :)

Christopher Garrett on May 04 2017
Christopher Garrett
  • Minted Apr 6, 2017

Hi Nam -- Sorry for the delay. Yes! I love the "Birthday Clown" card, and the text edits are fine. Best of luck in the challenge!

Cass Loh on May 03 2017
Cass Loh
  • Minted Apr 8, 2014

Hi Nam, thank you so much for re-proposed my sea otter and giraffe art print to incorporate with your wording in the greeting card challenge! Finally I submitted the files. Hopefully u will like it!

Kelsey McNatt on Apr 27 2017
Kelsey McNatt
  • Minted Apr 3, 2014

Perfect. I'm comfortable just letting you take the art and running with it. Let me know the best way to get you the file. Thanks so much

Angela Thompson on Apr 21 2017
Angela Thompson
  • Minted Sep 24, 2011

Thank you Nam for taking the time to leave feedback. I have changed the script font and it sure does look alot better, thanks again I really appreciate it. Your work is beautiful:)!

Red Door Design on Apr 21 2017
Red Door Design
  • Minted Nov 28, 2010

Thank you so much for pointing out my mistake! This is my first holiday challenge, and I was very confused by holiday vs. religious. I thought they were at the same time. This was a huge help...I will remove my design for now.

Angela Marzuki on Mar 28 2017
Angela Marzuki
  • Minted May 24, 2011

Thanks so much, Nam, for the feedback on "Vivacious." I upped "Bridal" just a tad and it was exactly what it needed! I really appreciate it!

Igor on Mar 25 2017
Igor
  • Minted Jan 10, 2015

Thank you for the like, Nam!

Cass Loh on Feb 23 2017
Cass Loh
  • Minted Apr 8, 2014

Hi Nam, thank you so much for your nice comment! I love your work!

Louise Anglicas on Nov 05 2016
Louise Anglicas
  • Minted Sep 6, 2016

Thanks so much for the lovely comment on my designs and your welcome to this lovely minted community! I just love your vintage scenic designs....so fabulously done! All the best in the challenge too :-D

Grace Cobb on Oct 25 2016
Grace Cobb
  • Minted Sep 8, 2013

Thank you for your comments on my design "Bright Romance". I did some editing, and would love to know what you think.

Faith Dorn on Oct 24 2016
Faith Dorn
  • Minted Jan 19, 2014

Thank you, Nam, for the like! It is much appreciated. I enjoyed browsing all of your beautiful designs. Love your style! All the best!

Benita Crandall on Jun 16 2016
Benita Crandall
  • Minted Jan 7, 2016

Thank you touch Nam for the like! Love your designs and your 'like' means the world to me:-) Benita

Catherine Culvenor on May 10 2016
Catherine Culvenor
  • Minted Mar 21, 2014

Thanks for your kind words Nam! You have a beautiful style - best of luck for the holiday challenges.

Playground Prints on May 09 2016
Playground Prints
  • Minted Nov 9, 2015

Thank you so much for the like Nam!! :)

Neeta Sawhney on May 07 2016
Neeta Sawhney
  • Minted Dec 4, 2011

thanks for the like. All the best to you in the holiday challenges as well

Carol Fazio on May 04 2016
Carol Fazio
  • Minted Jun 23, 2011

Nam, that design was always in foil. I would love to switch to non-foil now that I see the red, but it's too late.

Carol Fazio on May 04 2016
Carol Fazio
  • Minted Jun 23, 2011

Sorry, me again. Thanks for making me stop and consider every facet of this design. I added the swash to the 'l' and I like it much for breaking up the negative space. I also enlarged and changed the photos so they would capture the spirit of " sharing love" instead of individual children. There's an all-red version in the comments section too. I think I might like that better than the foil. So thanks again, Nam, for nudging me in a better, more cohesive direction. I appreciate it and I owe you a drink in NYC! :-)

Carol Fazio on May 04 2016
Carol Fazio
  • Minted Jun 23, 2011

Nam, off the page or in a circular motion? I didn't consider it because so many other pieces of the swash and the top of the 'l' al bleed. . thought it would be too much. But I can certainly try it!

Carol Fazio on May 04 2016
Carol Fazio
  • Minted Jun 23, 2011

Hi Nam, thanks for stopping by my Tis the Season design to comment. I really appreciate it. I didn't want to change the copy line because it has more universal appeal right now, but I changed the type to work in the negative space more. Please pop over if you have a minute and see what you think. Thanks always. See you soon, I hope! xo, C http://www.minted.com/design-rating/607516

Ekaterina Romanova on May 04 2016
Ekaterina Romanova
  • Minted Jun 7, 2015

Thanks so much Nam!!!

Carolyn Nicks on May 04 2016
Carolyn Nicks
  • Minted Nov 18, 2014

Hi Nam! Thank you so much for your kind note about on my 'Heritage' design, so sweet of you :) Your designs are always stunning!

Laura Bolter on May 02 2016
Laura Bolter
  • Minted Oct 11, 2011

Nam! Thank you so much! Your designs have earned my likes—they are always spot on! Wishing you so much luck in this crazy challenge too. And, I don't know if I can teach a class. It would be so much work to put it all together. But, thank you. xo

Ling Wang on May 02 2016
Ling Wang
  • Minted Oct 26, 2010

Thank you for polling in my GeoKnit design, Nam :) I tried out a navy background as per your suggestion and now I'm *really* at a loss because I like them all! Oiii. If you get the chance, I'd love to know your thoughts on the darker blue. Thanks!

lena barakat on May 02 2016
lena barakat
  • Minted Jun 29, 2010

Your note put the biggest smile on my face! Of course I would like your designs - they are all fantastic! Your entries are always flawless, Nam. :) Sending big hugs your way!

Ana Sharpe on Apr 27 2016
Ana Sharpe
  • Minted Sep 26, 2013

Thank you for your nice note, Nam! I'm a great admirer of your work! Good luck to you as well! :)

Ilze Lucero on Apr 23 2016
Ilze Lucero
  • Minted Jun 16, 2015

Thank you for the kind comment, I discovered this community just a few months ago and enjoy being par to it, being part of such broad variety of artistic style and talent inspires me to refine my talents

Kristen Magee on Apr 20 2016
Kristen Magee
  • Minted Jun 26, 2009

Thanks for the helpful feedback, Nam!

Chasity Smith on Apr 05 2016
Chasity Smith
  • Minted Sep 23, 2013

Thanks so much for the feedback :)

Susan Moyal on Apr 05 2016
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Sorry Nam lol :)

Susan Moyal on Apr 05 2016
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Nan thanks so much for your nice comment:) I love your work!! Small world I live in Richmond Hill! A Canadian Mintie meetup would be amazing after the Christmas madness let's plan that:)

Susan Moyal on Apr 04 2016
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Nan I removed the foil it wasn't working for me. Just incase you go to take a look.

Susan Moyal on Apr 04 2016
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Nam thank you very much for your feedback I made some changes and entered it in the foil challenge. If you possibly get a chance to take a peek and let me know what you think:)

Dawn Jasper on Apr 03 2016
Dawn Jasper
  • Minted Jan 16, 2010

Thanks Nam! That's exactly what that jesus is the best card needed!

Kim Dietrich Elam on Apr 02 2016
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

It's a lovely new name! :) Can't wait to meet you in NY!

Kim Dietrich Elam on Apr 01 2016
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

When did your designer name change?! I must have been living under a rock. ;)

Debb W on Mar 31 2016
Debb W
  • Minted Jul 14, 2011

Hi Nam, your work is consistently appealing and perfectly spaced, I love to see what you'll create! Good luck in the holiday Challenges : )

Susan Moyal on Mar 02 2016
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Nam thank you so much for the like:) Means so much coming form you I love your work!!

Ekaterina Romanova on Jan 20 2016
Ekaterina Romanova
  • Minted Jun 7, 2015

Hello, Nam! Thank you so much for your helpful feedback! Your designs are all stunning! Good luck in the challenge!

Chris Griffith on Aug 14 2015
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Nam, congrats on all your corporate wins. Gorgeous!

chocomocacino on Jun 15 2015
chocomocacino
  • Minted Feb 23, 2010

Hahha thank you, ur comment cracks me up. I'm trying to get higher votes from the female voters.. ;)

BeachPaperCo on Jun 13 2015
BeachPaperCo
  • Minted Sep 2, 2011

Hey Nam, thanks, wish you all the best of luck for the holiday and every other challenge, as well, love your designs! :))

Chris Griffith on Jun 11 2015
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Nam, oh gosh I love your work too. :) You will have tons of wins!

Neeta Sawhney on Jun 11 2015
Neeta Sawhney
  • Minted Dec 4, 2011

thanks Nam for such a beautiful and very nice affirmation. Our Minted community is such a great blessing because all of the designers really help each other so much that it is so easy to do. With lots of love.

Neeta Sawhney on Jun 10 2015
Neeta Sawhney
  • Minted Dec 4, 2011

thanks Nam for the like all the best in the challenges also very beautiful work. Hopefully one day when i do come down to toronto we can meet also.

lena barakat on May 28 2015
lena barakat
  • Minted Jun 29, 2010

How sweet are you - thank you Nam!!! The twins have kept us super busy this past year. I'm so thankful for some design time lately.. hoping to see more of your beautiful work pop up!

iamtanya on May 27 2015
iamtanya
  • Minted Jan 23, 2013

your designs are catching my eyes :-) they are so beautiful. best of luck to you !

Rachel Buchholz on May 13 2015
Rachel Buchholz
  • Minted Jan 30, 2012

Thanks for your suggestions Nam! I think it definitely made the design stronger :) I really love your "Watercolor Pine Wreath" design. So clever with the ribbon into the text.

Jennifer Postorino on May 13 2015
Jennifer Postorino
  • Minted Dec 27, 2008

Yes I remember!!! It's crazy how much everything has grown! I finally bought a new computer & the kids are getting older so I feel like I have time to design again! Hope you are doing well :)

Laura Bolter on May 13 2015
Laura Bolter
  • Minted Oct 11, 2011

Thanks for the comment Nam! I am such a fan of all your work.

Cavell Ferguson on May 06 2015
Cavell Ferguson
  • Minted Apr 6, 2014

Thank you Nam for your likes, I greatly admire your work.

KB Designs on Apr 22 2015
KB Designs
  • Minted Oct 28, 2013

You have such wonderful pieces. I see that you have deserved all the awards you have received. You're work is truly inspiring. Hope you gain another award for the New Year's submission. Especially love the resolutions one.

Susan Moyal on Mar 10 2015
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Nam thank you very much for the like!! All of your work is incredible and such an inspiration for me!!

Stacey Meacham on Dec 10 2014
Stacey Meacham
  • Minted Sep 3, 2011

awe, thanks so much for your kind message :) And good luck to you, your submissions were beautiful as always.

Chris Griffith on Dec 09 2014
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Oh Nam you are welcome; best of luck to you as well! Your designs are amazing. As you can tell I like them. :)

Ashley Hegarty on Nov 15 2014
Ashley Hegarty
  • Minted Jan 18, 2012

Thank you so much for the direction Nam :) I kept the birch in but dropped the deming and I think it looks a lot cleaner. I really appreciate designers like you, you're what make Minted such a great place :)

Marta Berk on Oct 23 2014
Marta Berk
  • Minted Oct 3, 2013

Congrats on getting CMYK magenta. Lovely designs, well deserved.

Ann Gardner on Oct 22 2014
Ann Gardner
  • Minted Feb 22, 2010

Congrats on reaching M, Nam! I always enjoy seeing your designs. They're beautifully done and so unique.

merry mack creative on Oct 22 2014
merry mack creative
  • Minted May 27, 2014

Congrats on your CMYK award! Love your work. :)

Qing Ji on Oct 21 2014
Qing Ji
  • Minted Aug 9, 2014

Congrats on CMYK! :) That is wonderful!

Shirley Lin Schneider on Oct 14 2014
Shirley Lin Schneider
  • Minted Dec 26, 2010

Your work is beautiful! Best of luck to you as well!

Phrosné on Oct 14 2014
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

rushing rushing :)

Phrosné on Oct 14 2014
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

thanks so much Nam!!!

Phrosné on Jun 24 2014
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

meant to say loooong ago :) loved your holiday entries.

Paper Planes on Jun 19 2014
Paper Planes
  • Minted Jun 12, 2014

Aww thank you so much! my nickname btw is Nam same as your name :) I love how you compose your works!

Design Lotus on Sep 13 2013
Design Lotus
  • Minted May 9, 2008

hot mama! nice new profile pic!

lena barakat on Jun 04 2013
lena barakat
  • Minted Jun 29, 2010

NAMMMM! I took your advice on my "Bundled Joy" submission and converted the design into a baby announcement. If you have a moment, I'd appreciate it if you took a peek to let me know if you think it is any stronger: http://www.minted.com/design-rating/93710 Thank you so much for your continuous feedback and all of your help, it does not go unnoticed! :)

fatfatin on May 29 2013
fatfatin
  • Minted Jul 16, 2009

hi Nam, thank you so much for the generous compliment on my work...there are so many amazing designs on Minted...i'm just happy i could be a part of this :) thanks again!

Danielle Hartgers on Sep 12 2012
Danielle Hartgers
  • Minted Jan 4, 2012

Just seeing you comment now... not sure how I missed it :) Thanks for the welcome. I have taken a bit of a break but have been especially motivated lately to submit more designs. I always enjoy your submissions - you are among the designers that can only hope my designs could ever compare to. Thanks again for the encouragement!

Yvette Slaney on Jul 30 2012
Yvette Slaney
  • Minted May 23, 2011

Hi Nam, Just wondering if you could help me out. I submitted a design in the Journal Challenge based off of my stationary submission. I have been looking through designs and now think that I might be too close to yours! Can you let me know if you feel the same way? I still have time to change a few things... Thanks so much! Here is the link to it http://www.minted.com/design-rating/67040?filter=all&sort=createat Yvette

Dreaming Inspirations on Jun 11 2012
Dreaming Inspirations
  • Minted Feb 13, 2011

Nam, thanks for all the advice I love my design even more!! I super appreciate it!!

Susan Asbill on May 30 2012
Susan Asbill
  • Minted Jun 6, 2011

Nam, thanks so much for your congratulations on my "adventurer" design. I appreciate the kind words. I'm also in complete shock! :)