The Founder & Designer
Meet Carrie
I'm a California native, now living in the cozy suburbs of Portland, Oregon with my first kiss (the absolute love of my life). Together, we’ve raised three incredible kids and spend our days doing our best to love and serve the people around us. Life is full, a little messy, and totally beautiful—and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
My personal mission and core values drive me everyday to
Serve the world around me with creativity, truth, and compassion so that my voice, presence, and legacy would be a catalyst for you to build an abundant relationship with God, discover beauty in simplicity, and find balance in the world around you.
My Story
How it Started
Since I was old enough to hold a pair of scissors, I’ve been chasing all things creative. From handmaking stationery as a kid to launching a scrapbook manufacturing company as an adult, creativity has always been at the heart of my story. I earned a degree in Interior Design and (accidentally but wholeheartedly) found my way into the world of graphic design a few years later.
After years of creative exploration and hands-on experience across multiple industries, I turned my graphic design hobby into a full-time business in 2011—and Ink & Mouse was born. Today, I’m still learning, evolving, and pushing my skills to bring fresh ideas and strategic beauty to every brand and website I design.
As a Portland-based web and brand designer, I specialize in creating thoughtful, personality-driven websites and branding for women entrepreneurs, creatives, and small business owners who want to show up with confidence and clarity.
I Believe In
Quality
Style
Timelessness
Integrity
Efficiency
Collaboration
I enjoy working alongside passionate creatives, inspired entrepreneurs, and motivated business owners to support their vision with timeless, functional, and quality design.
Carrie was great to work with. We needed our company logo redone and she was very quick to respond and the work is fabulous. I would definitely work with her again.
— Kari M
Ink & Mouse was so great to work with! It felt like they truly cared about my project and worked with me closely to make sure I was happy. I love my branding package and cannot recommend Ink & Mouse enough!
— Krystin D
I wish I could give more stars!!! Carrie always puts my dreams on paper in a way I could never imagine... We just used Carrie again for our logo redesign (she did our initial logo almost 10 years ago)... This is the 3rd time we have updated our logo and it looks amazing.
— Victoria O
A little more about me
When I’m not behind the screen creating thoughtful designs, you’ll probably find me sipping chai tea (make it dirty on those long days), snuggling with my sweet Bernedoodle, Izzie, or diving deep into Bible study. I'm all about cozy moments—think candles, blankets, sweaters, sunshine streaming through windows—and spending quality time with family and friends. Throw in some writing or dancing, and you’ve pretty much captured my happy place.
I'm also passionate about encouraging and supporting women entrepreneurs through my side-gig, WE Elevate—a community built to connect, uplift, and equip women in business throughout the Pacific Northwest.
← These are my people (+ Izzie)
