Kelly Rae Roberts's Blog, page 37

Oh hello, Sunshine

Can't get enough of the awesome weather we've been having in the PNW. This time last year we were wet, very wet, and quite cold. But lately the sun has been out, our yards have come alive, our spirits have come alive (I'm like, skipping in my head!), and there has been some serious enjoyment of the SUN. 
I'm dreaming of painting with True in the backyard. Maybe some collaborative pairings? Either way, you can find me in my backyard, this summer, painting for sure. Bring it on, summertime. We're so ready for you. 

ASK KELLY RAE:: Have you always been positive?

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Ask Kelly Rae is your chance to prompt me with your thoughtful, soulful & beautifully complex questions about just about anything! Art, love, relationships, friendships, business, creativity, home decor, where I got my cowgirl boots — the doors are wiiiide open. 

Click here to submit a question for a future post. And enjoy today’s conversation . . .


(An old journal entry from when I was 22 years old. It reads, "I just came to the realization that we all have a choice. We can either choose to be grumpy, in a bad mood, or we can choose to be our real, happy selves. Our moods & actions are our own responsibility. I cannot blame other or outside circumstances for my behavior, or my reaction to them. Whew - I'm ready to be joyful.")
Q: Were you always this strong and positive? Was there a defining moment, experience, phase in your life when you decided to consciously be these qualities? Did you always have a pattern of attracting amazing confident women in her life? - R

A: Short answer: NO. Long Answer: Although I seem to be naturally inclined to look at the bright side (I remember this being a shame trigger for me in high school because it seemed so many of my cool/artsy/melodramatic friends were stoic and I was definitely the bubbly one), I've struggled a lot with  gremlins: negativity, shame, envy, fear, self-esteem, and on an on. I began to get serious, though, about my own self development for the first time when I was about 21. I was in a really tough spot in my life: I had graduated early from college at the age of 20 (a slightly immature 20) which meant that interviewers were not taking me all that seriously and I had a hard time finding a job. I eventually moved from my college town in FL to Atlanta, GA where I got four (yes, and all at the same time!) random part-time jobs so that I could afford my rent, and start paying my student loans. It was a miserable time in my life. My part time jobs included Blockbuster Music, a travel agency, an after school program, and telemarketing. There was a lot of commuting from one job to the next, juggling schedules, and worrying about money. In addition to deeply missing my college friends (many of them still in college), I had all sorts of disappointment toward myself for not being able to find a job in my field (I had a bachelors in social work at the time). I also didn't have a ton of friends in Atlanta and was living in a stressful situation with my ex-boyfriend. So there was that. Bottom line, I was deeply unhappy and perpetually stuck in a victim-stance attitude the entire time.

After about 8 months of being miserable, I gave up and left Atlanta. There is a hilarious story about how I left (think breakdown after finding my car broken into, frantically filling up large black yard bags with my "stuff", throwing it all into my car, covering my glass strewn carseat with a thick towel, and beelining it for 8 hours straight on the highway in a rainstorm, without a window, until I wound up back in my college town on my BFF's couch. By then, I was 21 years old with no job, no money, and a heavy heart from trying so hard during those rough months in Atlanta.

Can I just say turning point. 

I spent the next year back in my college town, getting myself together. I called it my year of "self development." I got a full time admin job at a non-profit with the sweetest boss a girl could ask for. I rented an apt with a dear friend. I began to read books (this book and this book were my main guides). I began to journal + reflect (repeat, repeat, repeat). But most importantly, I suppose, I began to practice all the things I was learning about in the books: self compassion, embracing my vulnerabilities, gratitude (I had loads of gratitude lists and journals back then).

As you can see in my journal entry above, I was a young 22 year old just learning some very key principles in living a joyful life. I think of my books and my best friends as my guides during those days. They taught me so much (and still do). After the year of self development was up, I enrolled into Social Work graduate school. More books, more insights, more practice. So yes, those early 20's were defining years for me, for sure.

What I find so interesting nowadays is that, in some ways, I'm right back to that intense focus on self development. I suppose there are years when we have to practice more than others, and the last couple of years have been huge practice years for me. But I like being a life long learner :)

Thanks for the great question! Keep em' coming,Kelly Rae


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Creative Play on my head and in my phone

Friends, I've discovered a couple iphone apps that have been awesome for iphonography fun. Between Over (the app that lets you put words over photos), PicTapGo (Photoshop's iphone app for layering filters), and Instagram (best social media app ever - come follow me!), I'm in a bit of creative/iphone/photo/filter/word heaven!

Been feeling a tiny pull toward photography creative play so it's nice to need nothing but a camera phone + apps. We live in such a cool age that we can indulge our creative senses while tinkering with creative apps while sitting in waiting rooms, carpool lines, and more. I find it lovely and inspiring.

Speaking of creative play:


(About to go blond)

(Going blond)

(Then to strawberry blond - showing the before + after shot)

(then back to brown)

In a span of 72 hours, I went from blond, to strawberry blond, back to brown. I was proud of myself for taking the risk but after a couple of days of being grumpy, I eventually figured it was my hair! Once I went back to brown, I was back to feeling like myself. Lesson 1: Nothing is permanent so we may as well take some risks. Lesson 2: Totally have to indulge the creative urges and think of it as creative play/experimentation.
Really glad I was brave enough to do it. Really glad I was brave enough to say it wasn't for me.
Reddish brown it is! 

The gift of self portraits!

Back in February, during our Radiate Sessions weekend, the amazingly talented Viv McMaster led us all on a self portrait photo walk. With her guidance those couple of hours of experimenting with self portraiture, and looking into the lens with kindness (have you ever done that? TRY IT!), became a big part of my reclaiming my confidence.







Using just our iPhones, Viv led us through several prompts. It was the most fun to frolic about, experiment with shooting into the sun and take a whole bunch of shots using the Gorillacam app (it's like a self timer for your iphone camera).





Throughout the day, I felt the feeling of being about 10 years old - playing on the beach, experimenting with different prompts, angles, iphone photo apps, self timer play. It freed me up, big time. Since returning home, I've been experimenting a big more with self portraits, and I can feel how healing, fun, creative, and important it is. It about seeing ourselves differently, kindly, and having fun. Viv says it's about being our own beloved. Love that. And so profoundly TRUE!


That's Viv. Isn't she cute? Thank you, Viv! Check out Viv's site - it's full of all sorts of goodness. And may she inspire you to be your own beloved :)


PS: I'd like to offer a warm welcome to my sponsors for May. They will giving away all sorts of goodies during our big giveaway party later this month, but in the meantime you can check out the left sidebar for their gorgeous ads or click on their links below. Thank you, sponsors!


Zoe + Piper... jewelry with a conscience
Make Art that Sells by Lilla Rogers Studio
Mixed Media by Kathleen Tennant
Jolie Kolaj
Redline Design
Up + Running
Happy To Create
Do More of What You Love with Tara Rodden Robinson
A Pinch of Wonderful by Lisa Morales
Red Lead Paperworks
 Laurie Copps, Young Living Independent Distributor
Catherine's Colors
Stunningly Strange
Andrea Hiltbrunner
Shawn Petite, A Journey of Art and Inspiration
Super Hero Life
Curly Girl Design


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Nourish Your Soul: NEW goodies!

Each week, I shine a spotlight on a few creations that I'm particularly proud of.  May you be inspired - and perhaps find a little something to nourish your soul.  Click here to see all the posts in this series. 
PS: All of the products featured below (and more) are sold online via Garden Gallery Works, but if you're looking for signed/matted prints and/or originals, you can get these in my online shop. 

PPS: International customers, Garden Gallery is HAPPY to ship worldwide. Please email them  at gardengalleryorders@gmail.com to get started.  

Don't you just love this wall, friends! It showcases somce our newest releases in canvases, crosses (they're chunky and awesome), our new cloche, banner , our new cameos and more! 

These new cameos are gorgeous! They're a new format for us and I have to say, they're stunning. The dark wood gives it a more substantial decor feel and they look amazing all paired together.  I absolutely love all three of them. Hello Love. Dear World. And I Choose Hope. Did I mention that they has easels on the back so they're great for tabletop/desk OR you can hang them on the wall, too.

The new fabric banner is totally beautiful. The words on the  flags are Wish - Create - Dream big - Love wide - Soar - Shine - Imagine - Celebrate. Wouldn't this be lovely in a studio or hanging over a bed or even outside? Love. 


Just in time for Mother's Day, this sweet angel girlie puts a lump in my throat and a smile in my heart. She reads: Mama. Because you held hope for my life even before I was born, because you gave me a name and a beginning to a beautiful life journey, because you taught me that kindness really does matter and that believing in myself gives those around me permission to do the same, you are my beloved mom and I am your daughter, always connected, always together. Available here. 
Beautiful construction with super thick sides, the new crosses are an excellent addition to our wall art collection! See the full cross collection here. We're also loving our new cloche which we think makes a  beautiful center piece on any table! I can see it in an outdoor setting holding sweet treats or a candle! And if you're feeling really creative, I think it would be an awesome piece to hold earrings - just sayin! 

Thanks, friends. Our mission is to continue to create products that blend creativity with meaning, beauty with function. I so love what I do.


Warmly,
Kelly Rae

Your Heart Will Never Be Alone

(Signed/matted prints available. here.)
Your heart will never be alone. 
I'm loving this new painting. I am so grateful for the support I've felt along the way. My life transformed in astonishing ways the second I decided to leap into the creative life circa 2006 (you can read through my small steps right here). I feel like I've got some invisible wings, soaring on the support of what I now know to be true: that we are all meant for the journeys of everyday courage, that ordinary small steps lead to extraordinary changes, that we all deserve the kind of support that buoys us in times of struggle and in times of celebration. That we are meant to find the sacred in the ordinary, to heal our hearts, to seek inspiration for ourselves and then to radiate it outward. That success isn't about what we've accomplished, but more about who we've become. 
I've been thinking a lot lately about my early journey. The journey of childhood, the teen years, my early 20s. My 20th high school reunion is coming up soon and I suppose I've been reflecting, even diving into my diaries I kept as a teenager. In between the reflection, I just find myself incredibly grateful to have made it to today. Life is precious. I don't want to miss a thing. 
XO,Kelly Rae

Juicing + smoothie update!

After my last/first juicing post, I thought I'd give you guys an update as we've made a couple big juicing routine changes.
First, we totally invested in a Breville juicer, and HOLY SMOKES there is a huge difference between the old Juiceman that we were using and this Breville. It's like the difference between a Vitamix (best thing ever) and a regular blender. Huge difference. There are lots of Breville juicers out there, but we went with this particular one. Totally worth the investment for something that we're using a few times each week. No more having to stop mid juicing and unclog the machine. And the motor is so much better that we're getting a ton more actual juice of our veggies, especially the kale.
Another big change we made is that we're juicing one mason jar (two tops) at a time and consuming our juice rather quickly (within 15 minutes) vs storing it in the fridge. There are varying opinions out there as to whether you lose the nutrients if you store it, so we figured we be on the cautious side of that conversation. 
As for our juicing recipes, we're still following Lacy's exact shopping lists and recipes (scroll down until you see "Green Juices") and haven't been disappointed yet. If it doesn't taste yummy, I can't consume it so I'm feeling grateful that I have her site as a quick resource. 
(spinach, frozen blueberries/strawberries, nondairy yogurt, flax oil)
In addition to juicing about 3 times per week, we are still making smoothies with our Vitamix about three times a week. You lose most of the fiber with juicing but with the Vitamix, you keep the fiber so it's a nice balance. I'd say every other morning we make a smoothie in the Vitamix and every other morning we juice. 
We bought our Vitamix last summer and it's another investment that has made a HUGE impact on our daily lives. We use it to make smoothies (no pulp from kale/spinach/etc - none!), hot soups (yes, it heats your soups!), sorbets (yes, it freezes too!), EVERYTHING. True loves the smoothies and they take seconds to make now. Love! 
Generally, we throw in mostly spinach. Add a bit of frozen fruit. A little cold water. Chia seeds, flax oil. Sometimes non-dairy yogurt (love the Amande brand) for super smoothness. And sometimes a little bit of almond butter for protein. 
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This is a whole new world for me  - this juicing and smoothie-ing, but I have to say I've been doing it now for nine months and I can't believe how easy and tasty it is. Total life changer! Here's to life long green drinks! 
Curious if you guys have fave recipes or sites that you use for recipes. If so, please share em! I'd love to know! 

around here lately + big news!

I've been falling into a really lovely pattern of not over doing it! It feels like spacious loveliness. Like, breath. Somewhere along the line I convinced myself that I must over achieve and lately, friends, I've let it go. It's been an ongoing struggle these last few years (a product of hustling very hard to transition into this full time work), but I think I've made yet another step, perhaps a huge leap, in the direction of trusting that I don't need to keep piling more work on myself. I do enough. I am enough.

I owe so much of this inner soul work on this subject to my friend Brene Brown who has taught me all the ways in which perfectionism is a vulnerability armor, how shame resilience is key, and how daring greatly just might mean (for me) making choices that are aligned with my enoughness which (for me) means less is more.




From these photos it looks like it's been dates for just one, but really it's been dates with two. John and I are having some of the best conversations we've ever had. I am finding myself amazed how much I still don't know about him. I hope we're still surprising one another into old age.





The weather has been downright awful, yet the tulips are a bright spot, as is our little free library that continues to bring smiles every single day.


We've been spending lots to time indoors. True's Gran Gran recently gave him the above travel easel set. Highly recommended. It comes with all sorts of art tools and it's all very compact and kid safe/non-toxic. LOVE this thing.




When it is sunny, we've been rushing out the door to feel the warmth. Portland weather is always fickle around this time of year. We've all learned to rush outside for the sunbreaks when they arrive.







In other news, my gift products have gone worldwide with international distribution. This is a big big big deal and we're all quite excited about it. We've been getting all sorts of emails from our friends in the UK, Canada, Australia and more sharing with us their happy surprise when they stumbled on the products in their local stores. Yes, it's true! We've gone worldwide! Can't thank you enough for your support to make this crazy dream real. International retailers, if you want to order our products for your boutique/store, send us an email to hello[at]kellyraeroberts.com and we'll send you all the details.

Thank you. Like, forever.
XO,
Kelly Rae

MOTHER'S DAY Gift Ideas!

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 12th!
We've hand picked a few of our favorite items for the very special moms in your life! We hope you love them as much as we do!
Garden Gallery is offering FREE SHIPPING on all purchases in the USA from Thursday, April 25th through midnight on Sunday, April 28th! There is no code needed! Simply place an order anytime between the 25th - 28th and the shipping will be free!

Friends, the mix of industrial metal with pretty art is making me swoon! It's double sided for twice the sweetness. With 12 in all, these babies are super sturdy, substantial little gifts! You gotta trust me on this one. They. Are. Awesome. Find the love tag here. And the whole collection here.
Oh where do I even begin! SO MUCH GOODNESS! Earrings, necklaces, the cutest little key chains you've ever seen and stretchy bracelets.

As sweet as it is meaningful. This love cross necklace (or any of our cross necklaces) is sure to remind mom of all that is closest to her heart.

We are digging our sweet dangly earrings which we think are perfect for any mom who holds her faith close. We are also loving our new vintage inspired necklace! In fact, we're loving all of our vintage inspired pieces - earrings, bracelets, and more.

The "Your Heart is Never Alone"  locket is one of my all time favorites. I know you're with me on this one! We also adore this necklace - strong and feminine enough to be a statement piece!


We're thinking these are the perfect gift for any mom who loves tea! They're even more lovely in person. Find them here.
Swoooon! I L.O.V.E. these new pins! Inspired by prize ribbons, they each have a sentiment that speaks right to the heart. We've got 6 in the collection! (Crazy affordable, btw - just $5!)!


Thanks, friends. Our mission is to continue to create products that blend creativity with meaning, beauty with function. I so love what I do.

Warmly,
Kelly Rae

Drum Roll Please! And the winners are...

Thank you so much for joining us + for sharing what you're celebrating! I am incredibly blown away by all the things you are celebrating in the comments. What a beautifully wise, gorgeous, gratitude-filled community. WOW! I felt so lifted reading through them!

All winners were chosen at random.
Drum roll please!!!! And the giveaways go to...

GIVEAWAY: Two people will receive our Crystal Gemstone Suncatcher from ZOE + PIPER... jewelry with a conscience
WINNER 1: Tina Miller said...I am celebrating the love that is all around me. In the wonder as my 3 1/2 year old daughter explores the world around her. As one of my 5th grade students "gets it." As I walk around our neighborhood, enjoying that spring has finally arrived!
WINNER 2: Christine Commerford said...i celebrating life living one day at a time with honesty, openness, and willingness....love your products and your sponsors, too!

GIVEAWAY: One person will receive a 12 x 18 print titled "Let Your Soul Shine" from Bit O' Whimsey Design Studio
WINNER: kristi said...Today I celebrate embracing myself - all the little pieces that fit together perfectly to form the perfectly imperfect me! And I love myself that way!

GIVEAWAY: One person will win a kit of mixed media products from eclectic Paperie
WINNER: Cara C said...I'm celebrating another successful week of bootcamp- exercising and pushing my body to its limits makes me feel SO much better and reminds me how powerful I am. Forgot I could feel like this...

GIVEAWAY: One person will win a place on "Of the Heart: The Making of an Heirloom" mixed media workshop from Galia Alena
WINNER: Tracy R. said...Today I am celebrating my amazing frienships with the women in my life. They inpspire, uplift, and encourage me! I can only hope I have half the impact on them that they have on me!

GIVEAWAY: One person will receive 1 standard 16x20 fine art print of your choice from WORDS to MOVE YOU
WINNER: Jacie C. said...I'm celebrating friendship! Next week I will get to spend a few days with my bestie...looking forward to making new memories & laughing until our cheeks, sides & bellies hurt! =)

GIVEAWAY: Five people will win one Therapeutic grade lemon essential oil from Laurie Copps, Young Living Independent Distributor
WINNER 1: Darby said...This is amazing! Love everything! Today I am celebrating spring cleaning as it makes everything cleansed and free.
WINNER 2: Maria M. said...I'm celebrating going to a writing workshop this weekend with Dr. Wayne Dyer!
WINNER 3: TJ Foster said...What generous friends you have and how fun to start my day with a party! Today I am celebrating that my long painting project is finally complete - whoo whoo!
WINNER 4: Anonymous said...What an awesome giveaway! SO great that you are all using your gifts to bless others! Today we are celebrating my oldest daughter's 14th birthday!
WINNER 5: Wendy said...Hip-hip-hooray!! Today I am celebrating the last of four dental appointments to finish up work I have been putting off for years. I was stuck in a place of fear and it was really affecting my health! This month I overcame that fear and had a lot of major work done in my mouth. Today, hip-hip-hooray!!, is the last appointment in my journey to a new mouth!!

GIVEAWAY: One person will receive a copy of Yes, You by Cherie Burchach
WINNER: Julie Hanson said...Kelly Rae - I love your work! Today I am celebrating friendship, growth, story and the knowledge that I AM enough! Thank you for your inspiration and wisdom.

GIVEAWAY: One person will win an Acrylic Original. Two people will win a set of flower notecards. Two people will win a set of autumn leaves notecards from Catherine's Colors
WINNER 1 (Acrylic Original): EE said...I am celebrating the Joy of the Morning! Being able to Live Long and Live Strong - For Joy and Strength and Laughter and Love comes fresh and new each and every morning!
WINNER 2 (Flower Notecards): Bekah Waters said...Thank you Kelly Rae Roberts for everything you do and everything you are! God is using you in such huge ways in my life to bless and encourage me along my creative journey more then you could ever know. So I'm celebrating that...my entire beautifully messy creative journey and every sweet word, inspiration, and encouragement that He's placed along the way. I am truly blessed!
WINNER 3 (Flower Notecards): Rosie Price said...You throw such great parties! All the give aways are so scrumptious and would be a joy to win. The sponsors have fascinating sites to browse through - I shall enjoy devouring the contents at leisure. Today I celebrate the fact that my dear Mother has reached the amazing age of 97 and is a privilege to care for her. Have fun everyone!
WINNER 4 (Leaves Notecards): Sylvia Drown said...Thank you! I'm celebrating renewed energy and inspiration!
WINNER 5 (Leaves Notecards): Caren Frech said...Good morning Kelly Rae! I am celebrating the fact that since finding your site about a month ago, & then shortly after, having the chance to reconnect with a very long ago & missed friendship, only to find that she now is creating her own art - with you as her mentor, that I have finally become rekindled with my own art, which is creating jewelry... I love all that you do, on every level, from the art, to the outreach, to the message, to the way you live, & I hope to somehow find a way to incorporate these same principals on a more visible level as well. Again, thank you for sharing your talent & your heart! Caren

GIVEAWAY: One person will win the two 8”x10” prints titled “Feeling Foxy” and “Deep in the Woods” from Stunningly Strange.
WINNER: Marilyn said...How fun! I love a good give-away and this is spectacular! I am preparing to celebrate my two children's birthdays on May 1st (4 years apart).

GIVEAWAY: Two people will win a signed print titled "She Believed She Could So She Did" from A Journey of Art and Inspiration
WINNER 1: Brenda Hartman said...What a beautiful and plentiful party! I was introduced to several new artists via your blog. Thank you for that gift! Today, I am celebrating a BEAUTIFUL Colorado day with warm temperatures, lunch with a friend, and making dinner with my honey!
WINNER 2: Sarah Evans said...Today I am celebrating a lovely new home, all ready to live in now with only small jobs left to do. Plus a whole host of lovely flowers for our new garden. And finally for taking the plunge and submitting my art to my first potential liscencing opportunity :)

GIVEAWAY: One person will receive a Pewter Fairy Door Locket & Earring Set. One person will receive Black Shell Pearl Earrings from Gutsy Girl
WINNER 1 (Locket & Earring Set): Katharina said...Thank you for hosting such an amazing party! I'm here to celebrate all of the creative and incredible women who continue to inspire me every day.
WINNER 2 (Earrings): Sue Jorgenson said...Faaaaaabulous! What an awesome bundle of goodies you've got going! (Oh, the Deepening...oh...that would be awesome) I'm CELEBRATING my new level of understanding about ABUNDANCE. I went off my own fiscal cliff this month with nothing in the bank and yet the abundance is HERE NOW! Learning so much - and it's all good! Glorious, even!

GIVEAWAY: Ten people will receive signed 4x6" copies of The Summer Day, the mixed media grasshopper painting from SchulmanArt
WINNER 1: Sarah Gillespie said...I am celebrating my second wedding anniversary, which occurred the day after the Boston Marathon bombings-- and I live in Boston. Grateful to be alive and am cherishing this opportunity to celebrate.
WINNER 2: Jeannine said...I'm celebrating new beginnings - every day is a fresh start! XO
WINNER 3: Angie G said...I am celebrating that wonderful Friday feeling. The weekend lies before me and I can't wait to get out my modge podge and start sticking!
WINNER 4: Anonymous said...Thank you so much for an awesome party! Today I'm celebrating the fact that I'm almost done with my hard algebra class. Again, thank you. Melissa Tanner
WINNER 5: myleen obando said...What an awesome party! I am celebrating the endless opportunities and abundance I have been blessed with! We just sold our "starter" home and looking forward to moving into our family home. Super grateful and blessed. xoxo
WINNER 6: Tammy said...peace & love & joy are mine! And yours too! I celebrate me & YOU! Tammy 
WINNER 7: Jackie said...Celebrating buying a new home! Been moving boxes all week and now for some down time! woo hoo! Great giveaways- I do hope I win a treasure! ")WINNER 8: Stephanie M. Bjarnson said...I Am Pregnant WiTh My First Child, He Is Due I A Little Under Two Months, I Can't Explain This Glowing Natural Feeling Inside Me. I Have Always Been Strong And Willing, If I Am To Celebrate, I Celebrate Today The Humbling ExperIence Of Being A Mother. Letting Myself Be Guided By The Unknown, For Surely We Are All In the Unknown.
WINNER 9: melissa said...Today I am celebrating waking up a little lighter. Life has been feeling so heavy lately. I love the kindness and joy this blog and all these wonderful hearts bring me :)
WINNER 10: LeeAnn@Encouragement Is Contagious said...Today I'm celebrating that I can take my longer nature walks again after having knee surgery. Never taking my legs and health for granted again. ♥Lee Ann

GIVEAWAY: Two people will win a spot in The Deepening, eCourse from Catherine Just
WINNER 1: marsha.furgason said...I am celebrating life, love, sobriety, and gratitude.. Life is good...
WINNER 2: Anonymous said...Awesome you!!!

GIVEAWAY: Two people will win a spot in the Superhero Photo e-course from Superhero Life
WINNER 1: Francesca Di Leo said...such incredible generosity. love this... i'm celebrating life getting back to 'normal' and feeling 'happy' again after much sadness this year.
WINNER 2: Trish said...I'm celebrating my Birthday today!!!

GIVEAWAY: One person will receive the Mermaids & Motorcycles Boxy Wall Art Piece from Curly Girl Design
WINNER: Kim Schwanz said...Hi- I am STILL celebrating the fact that last Saturday I spent all day organizing my craft room. It's so nice to be able to walk in and know where to find things and be able to leave the door open for people to see the space where I create!!!

GIVEAWAY: Four people will win a wristlet, a 6x6 signed canvas and a magnetic clip. One person will win 2 signed 6x6 canvases. One person will win a signed Dear You canvas. One person will win a Radiate Possibility messenger bag from Me, Kelly Rae Roberts
WINNER 1 (Wristlet, 6x6 Canvas & Magnetic clip): Traci Wilkes said...Your e-course is behind my celebration, because of your teachings and the fly tribe facebook group you started I hosted my first ever art retreat this last weekend. It was an incredible experience. From the ecourse I understood how and what small steps to take to make a dream a reality. Thank you!!
WINNER 2 (Wristlet, 6x6 Canvas & Magnetic clip): Julie said...Such a generous and fun giveaway!! I am celebrating my own bravery and taking chances. :)
WINNER 3 (Wristlet, 6x6 Canvas & Magnetic clip): Anonymous said...Fun, FuN, FUN!!! Thanks for this amazing giveaway. Today I am celebrating waking up with a roof over my head,good health and a loving family. Lucky me! Grace
WINNER 4 (Wristlet, 6x6 Canvas & Magnetic clip): Courtney M said...I am celebrating 7 days of no sugar. The fog is lifting and I am feeling refreshed. :)
WINNER 5 (2 Signed 6x6 Canvases): Becky said...Life is so full of ups and downs. Just got a call from my older friend who has done a painting of my very own chickens for me. She is in hospice and planning on dying TODAY and wanted to make sure that I got the painting. Can you believe that? Kind of puts everything else into perspective. Your work is a gift to all of us who have wonderful days get to live out on this earth. The words and sayings can light our way, help us worry less, give thanks more and reach out in love with every little chance we are given, Kelly! Thank you!
WINNER 6 (Signed Dear You Canvas): Christina Chateauvert said...This is a great day to celebrate. I am celebrating finding out today that my mom does NOT have MS. If I win a prize, it will be given to her to say THANK YOU for all you do and for teaching me to love so deeply. Much gratitude!
WINNER 7 (Messenger Bag): Blissful Pumpkin said...Wow Kelly, great giveaway. I am celebrating being OPEN to what comes next in my life. =D

Congratulations, friends! If you see your name above please email us at hello@kellyraeroberts.com with your contact information + what you won.

I'm celebrating ALL of you today!

Warmly,
Kelly Rae