Okay, you guys, this was so fun....below are the thirteen winners to last week's giveaways. All winners were chosen randomly by me except for the all expense paid trip. Because Demdaco is graciously sponsoring that trip, they did the honors of choosing a winner. They had a hard time choosing just one winner so they chose one winner for the trip and four other winners to receive a box of Kelly Rae products! Thank you, Demdaco, for your generosity!
Winners from Demdaco Appreciation Week Day #1:
All expense paid trip with me + original painting:
Jackie who said "Happy Birthday!! What an amazing giveaway. I would love a chance to hang out with you and do art! Passions are a funny thing, sometimes lost, but if they are truly in your heart they will emerge and grow. A few years ago I had my designs stolen from a licensing company, it crushed my passion, but through failure and hurt I have re-emerged and started creating again, even teaching, this would mean so much to me and be a testiment to follow your heart! Your a true inspiration, many wishes on your day today :) Smiles, Jackie"Bonus winner #1 to receive a box of Kelly Rae product from Demdaco: Cindy DeLuz who said, "Oh my...Here goes: KRR has been an inspirational rae of light for me for nearly 5 years now. Soon after being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2007, I unexpectedly came across a blog written by a sweet gal who had dancing eyes. This talented young woman exposed her tender heart with her beautifully written words and pastel colored images. She wrote about vulnerability, a boy named John, an airplane eared pooch, and dreams come true. She unknowingly brought new meaning to my life as she openly shared her world. It's almost impossible to put into words what winning this trip would mean to me. It would be a poignant piece for my rather upside-down life puzzle. It would also remind my 16 yr.old daughter that dreams do come true. I would love the opportunity to hug and thank Kelly Rae Roberts in person. It would be a highlight in my life, blissfully surreal. So in true KRR style, I continue to listen to my heart whispers while trusting in the journey."
Bonus winner #2 to receive a box of Kelly Rae product from Demdaco: Marcia who said, "Wow! That's a crazy giveaway! I'm an elementary art teacher and it would be sooo cool to travel to meet a successful working artists (you!) who might be able to give me tidbits of inspiration to share with my little students. Maybe one day some of them will decide to become an artist for their career. I would hope to video tape you creating art, and show the process of how your artwork becomes licensed products. It would be an amazing experience for me, but also I would be able to bring back the video to show my school. We would probably even be able to have a special assembly to show the video. Anyways, now I'm dreaming of possibilities!"
Bonus winner #3 to receive a box of Kelly Rae product from Demdaco: Cecelia who said, "Hello Kelly and Happy Birthday. I feel like I know you. I was first introduced to your products by my Demdaco Rep. and she also tolded me about your book. I emailed you to find out how to get copies to sell in my store. You emailed me right away Thank you. When reading your book I was sooo inspired I started to create myself. In 2010 I had to close my store but I'am following my dream to create and inspire other people that they can also follow there dreams. I would love to own an orginal of yours to add to my collections and would love love to meet you in person and fly to Demdaco. Thank you for all you do it gives me Hope. Cecelia"
Bonus winner #4 to receive a box of Kelly Rae product from Demdaco: Jquinn who said, "You’re so stinkin cool: I need to win this opportunity! A registered art therapist, I have worked with adult oncology patients at the bedside 12 years. I witness and live the importance of putting life in my years. I strive to think outside the box. The internet provides a mesmerizing canvas to glimpse worldwide creative happenings: I often shout YES! There is enough room at the table. Art can come in the back door: can’t draw a straight line, a crooked line is far more interesting. With art, you can learn to use images when words don’t work: rock on!"
International bonus winner to receive an original painting by me: Kirsten who said, "Infinite goodness has such wide arms, and Your generosity this week just shows how deeply you are moved to share your happiness and truth with others. I am so lucky to know your art and would love to share it with the abused women I work with here in Uganda, who both ARE and NEED inspiration, all at once."
Winners from Demdaco Appreciation Week Day #2
Original painting: Michel who said,"What an amazing week! I love these posts and that bike seat cover is adorable!! my summer will consist of as many canoe rides in the river as possible but I can never get enough of them."$75 to spend in the online shop: She Uses Her Words who said, "Hi Kelly Rae, What jumped out at me in this post is you saying that the people in China choose beauty. A conscious decision right down to the small details. Awesome! What I am loving about this summer is that my husband just finished radiation treatment and he doesn't have to go back to work until August 1st. We are spending lots of time together just appreciating what we have and God's beauty that is all around us. We live in farm country so everything is just a luscious green! Thanks for offering your wonderful giveaways. If I win the $75 I will finally be able to get one of the girly-girls. They always make me smile! Take Care and Happy Creating! Karen
Winners from Demdaco Appreciation Week Day #3
Original painting: Matty who said, "I'm 62 and my daughter urged me to blog, to see what it was all about I chose one blog to follow. Kelly Rae, that was yours. I followed you as if you were my own daughter, through yr. pregnancy, birth of baby True. I bought your book and loved, loved, loved it. Your willingness to share, (such as these Demdaco details) has been so helpful to me. I've been a "closet-artist" most of my life, somehow I just couldn't get out the words "I am an artist" and because of all I've learned from you and the many links and people your blog has turned me onto, I am creating and having more fun with my artwork than ever before. Thank You Kelly Rae!"
$100 to spend in the online shop: Kimberly Renee who said, "Thanks for doing this week of giveaways! the thrill and suspense of maybe being picked is so exciting! :) We are celebrating a beautiful life lived :: my husbuddy's grandma. She was so beautiful, Kelly. She wrote poetry and lived as if she was in the most perfect, joyful life, even when she was old and in a lot of pain. She loved me in such a real and meaningful way-even more than my own grandparents!(at least she showed it better) It was amazing how she just poured her heart and love and encouragement into me. She even loved my artwork more than any other family member :) {at least i like to think so, hee hee} Anyway, over the week of 4th of July, the family is getting together for a "Celebration of Grandma" week. It's going to be beautiful, so right now Husbuddy and I are trying to come up with something creative and beautiful to honor her. I pray that through this week we can find peace in her beautiful life even though she is gone. Thanks for this!"
Winners from Demdaco Appreciation Week Day #4
Original painting: Shelly who said, "I want to celebrate " A Place Called Home" in Maple Grove, MN. I walked in there recently and saw "Kelly Rae Roberts" everywhere. I have to admit that I felt a tinge of pride that I have been following you for years and had already known that your awesome product would be coming to stores soon. Happy Birthday and Congrats on your amazing success!"
$50 to spend in the online shop: Janice Faye who said, "KRR, thank you so much for being such an inspiration and honest voice about your work! When my niece was born I went to the hospital to visit on her very first day alive. I went into the hospital gift shop to get some flowers and as soon as I walked in the door I noticed your products displayed throughout the store! I was so excited!! I had to buy a couple of things, of course. It was such an exciting day!!"
$50 to spend in the online shop: Janice Faye who said, "KRR, thank you so much for being such an inspiration and honest voice about your work! When my niece was born I went to the hospital to visit on her very first day alive. I went into the hospital gift shop to get some flowers and as soon as I walked in the door I noticed your products displayed throughout the store! I was so excited!! I had to buy a couple of things, of course. It was such an exciting day!!"
Winners from Demdaco Appreciation Week Day #5
Original painting: Susan Ball who said, "I seriously want to thank you from the bottom of my very soul. You have brought to all of us hope, courage, the permission to dream, and the wings to soar through your lovely products and your blog. This week was such a treat. To read about your relationship with Demdaco was so inspirational. I love to see what goes on behind the scenes and learn how a product makes it from your studio to my home. Very cool. Thank you Kelly Rae, for being you and for teaching me to be true to myself."
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Your support means everything...
Winners, get in touch with me so we can coordinate! Please send an email to kellyraeroberts[at]gmail[dot]com so we can get this party started. Thank you! If we don't hear from you in 10 days, we'll pick another winner.
To me, art has been the unexpected discovery of finding my passion. When I finally put paint onto paper, my heart and life exploded with a joy I hadn’t known before.
