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Monday, July 16, 2012

Hello, Inspired and a Hip Hip Hooray! Giveaway!



John found this one and left it in yard for me to find later. So sweet.

I'm hosting an amazing giveaway today (details below - enter a comment to win!), but first I wanted to share some recent inspirations:

- Finding hearts - definitely adding the one above to the collection

- Total girl crush on this woman. Kindred. Had the pleasure of hugging her and talking her ear off for approximately five minutes last week. And this one, too.


My parents put a little free library in their yard!!!!

- Inspired that my parents put up a little free library in their front yard. Theirs is the same style as ours, but mom painted theirs which is so insanely CUTE! 

- The art + the message = amazingness.

- Her clense recipes are helping us completely restructure our diet - more on this soon.

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Sponsored by: Claudine Hellmuth



The Giveaway:  One spot in Claudine Hellmuth's online class: Composition for Collage


Details: Claudine Hellmuth has taught this popular workshop live internationally, and she is excited to bring it back online again! She has boiled down the various methods, gleaned from her art college days, and developed surefire tools for creating strong compositions in your work. Easy to learn and quick to implement, you will be making professional looking collages by the end of the first week. Last year students who took this class raved about what a difference it made in their collages, scrapbooking, and journaling. More information about the class is on Claudine's blog.


** If you are interested in the course, please sign up in advance; your registration fee of $30 will be refunded if you win the giveaway. **


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Quick message from Kelly Rae: My very first mixed media workshop was taught by Claudine. It was 2006 and I had NO IDEA what gesso and gel medium were, what paints to use, etc etc. She was a great teacher, extremely generous with her knowledge and remains a huge inspiration to me today. Her ecourse is just $30, and I can guarantee you'll get WAY MORE than $30 worth. Way more. Big thanks to Claudine for offering this giveaway! 

Enter the giveaway: Just leave a quick comment, and you'll be entered! Winners will be announced in a couple of days.

Update: Comments are now closed. The winner of this Giveaway is Natasha who said: "This class is on my wishlist, I am going to cross my fingers and toes and blow some dandelions for good measure! :)" Natasha, please get in touch with us at kellyraeroberts@gmail.com to claim your prize. And thanks so much to everyone who entered!

132 comments :

Anonymous said...

Hi! would love to win! Thanks! Claudia

Hilary said...

Thanks for this opportunity! I'm crossing my fingers!

Katy said...

Ah! Sounds like an awesome opportunity...I would love it!

Vicki Cotnoir said...

Thank you for the generous offer! Ready to work out that creativity muscle!

Vicki

Flutter Before You said...

Sounds great! Thanks for the opportunity Kelly Rae:)

D Fritz said...

Thanks Kelly..I would love to win.

Cristi Baxter Clothier said...

I took a class with Claudine way back in 2003. She's a great teacher. I even got to have lunch with her!

Your Moms' birdhouse is divine. What a great idea.

Thank you for the chance to win!

Cristi
2ifbysea1067@bellsouth.net

RosetintedClare said...

I have been following both you and Claudine for years now, you are my original inspirations! Would be fab to win :)

Anonymous said...

This would be so much fun!!!!

Natasha said...

This class is on my wishlist, I am going to cross my fingers and toes and blow some dandelions for good measure! :)

Linen and Tulle said...

This looks fantastic! Thanks for the chance.

Miriam said...

This looks like a GREAT workshop! Right up my ally!

Laura said...

I signed up a couple weeks ago! Perfect timing for some new techniques and inspiration!

Susan said...

Hi Kelly - love Claudine's work & LOVE you and yours - I would love to win a spot !! cheers, Susan

Briana, MA said...

I am so excited to see Claudine offering an online workshop! I didn't know! I would love, love to win!
Thanks a whole bunch of collage bits and ephemera!
Briana G.

Amanda Trent :) said...

What an opportunity! Sounds like a great class.

Glenda said...

Living down-under makes it hard to attend a class with any fabulous teachers. I would love to win an online class with Claudine. Thanks for the opportunity to maybe win this. xxxx

tammie said...

Oh i'd love to win this course!! going to sign up now! thank you!

Steph said...

Thanks for the inspiration and the giveaway!

Carol Gibson said...

What a fabulous opportunity. Thanks for the chance to win.

Erica said...

would love to be a part of her class!! <3
erica.simpson1@gmail.com

Emma said...

This seems really awesome!
eh185308@ohio.edu

Carolyn Hueston said...

So fantastic! I've been a Claudine fan for a long time and would love to win!

An Artaholic @ Swallowcliffs.blogspot.com/ said...

I am a quick learner...does that qualify as a "quick" message? I would be thrilled to win the free class!

bsprenkle@live.com said...

Sweet opportunity!!

Marcia said...

I love Claudine Hellmuth's work. I hope I win a spot in the class!

Becca Groves said...

It's amazing to me that you started your art in 2006...that's just not that long ago! I would love a spot in this class. Thanks for the chance to win.
Joyfully,
Becca

Gigi said...

I just signed up for her workshop. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Developing my artistic goddess :). This would be one more step in that journey, hope to win!

druga szesnaście said...

oh, my... this is EXACTLY what I've been looking for lately...
Eliza

Brigid Christianson said...

Oh my gosh LOVE HER!!! Thanks for the chance to win!!

Jules Dolly said...

I'm in love. Would 'Heart' to win - would make my August as it's raining all the time here in England so I need some sunshine in my summer.

Thanks Kelly Rae and Claudine.
Heaps.
x

Anonymous said...

Awesome giveaway!! I would so love to dive into the world of mixed media and this would be the perfect start!! Thanks for the chance!!
Jennifer E

Flor Larios Art said...

Being self-taught I know how hard it is to get information on how to use things. Thank you for offering this workshop!

Flor

robin west said...

wishin and hopin, thanks!

Jackie said...

Thanks for the chance! Happy Summer :) Jackie

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the givaways. So cool. Melissa

julia said...

Would love to have a spot in Claudine's class, gesso, gel are foreign to me. It would be awesome to get my artistic groove on. The "artist" is in there, could use a little help.
Julia.

Danielle said...

Oh, fantastic! It sounds like an amazing class...thanks for the opportunity!

Jill said...

Awesome! Thanks for the chance to win!

Rachel said...

Looking forward to your mom's cleanse recipes!

Vintage Love and Photographs said...

I would love to win, this sounds like fun!

Kathleen said...

Wow! What a great giveaway. I just saw your work in our local hospital gift shop so I thought I would check out your site. I would be thrilled to receive this giveaway.

Stephanie H. said...

Wahoo! I'm crossing my fingers for this one! I would LOVE to attend this class :)

Amy (Fate-FilledTimes) said...

Would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win this course!!!

Amy

amykaireen at hotmail dot com

Blessed Serendipity said...

Sounds like fun to me! Thanks for a chance.

Danielle

Janice Faye said...

Great giveaway, would love to win this!

Judit Labòria said...

The course is perfect for my summer vacation! Good luck girls!

Rita A. said...

Love all the inspiration and am always looking for more.
Thank you for the chance to win a place in the class.

red smartie said...

Would love to take this class. Thanks for the chance!

Sheena LaShay said...

I must say I really love the idea of the library in the front yard. Have the neighbors been using it? Has anyone added a book yet?

Kajal said...

This class sounds great...I would love to take it! Thanks for this giveaway....they're always so much fun!

Melody Joy Deetz said...

Great giveaway! I would love to win! Thanks!

rani@omshesaid said...

What a wonderful chance!!! PuraVida!

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

I would love to win a spot...I am so inspired by what Claudine and you both can do!!!

Bridget said...

Wow this would be amazing as I am aspiring to learn new art techniques! Thanks for the offer!

Heather said...

Lovely! Can't wait!

Christina Minasian said...

What a treat and honor it would be... Thanks for the possibility!
Love your work and Claudine's!

Nick Weddle said...

this sounds like an awesome opportunity. always looking to learn from others' incredible ideas, insights, and creativity, of course. thanks for offering this on your blog. so fun!

Ellen Faust said...

Would love to win this giveaway! The course sounds awesome!

Mary Ann said...

Crossing my fingers and hoping to win! ox, mary ann

Teresa said...

I have envisioned myself winning this give-away. So.... THANKS in advance! :-)

Veronica Kruger said...

Claudine's work is great. I just bought your book and love working with patterned papers. Thanks for introducing her to me.

lizwalton said...

HaPpY DaY!!! Your Blog brings me JoY everyday. It is the quick reminder that all of my efforts are worth it!!! Thanks KellyRae

Alanna Jane. said...

This has just been the most wonderful and inspiring day, and then I stumbled upon this post.

Oh gosh, what an opportunity! Blessings to the winner - and here is my post, so that I have a chance for it to be me.

PS. I adore your Mom's gorgeous library station, as well as the super cute red shoes that you were wearing when finding that rock heart <3.

Tracy Verdugo said...

What a great opportunity to win! I love the little library too...new project coming up!:))

Tiffani said...

Thanks for the chance to take part! Sounds like a great class!

karrie said...

I would LOVE to do this class!!!!

Otter Blue said...

i love online classes and this sounds like something perfect for me!

Kelly Huber said...

I was just talking about taking a mixed-media class YESTERDAY! I would love to win this :)

Kelli Watcherson said...

This would be a dream come true!! Luck, luck, luck!!!! :O)

Jenn &amp; Tom Jorgensen said...

Can I win?

valeri blossom said...

how in the world is her class ONLY $30??? that is fantastic! i had her book "collage discovery workshop" for years. i probably got it when it came out, when i was only listening to the whispers but not the bigger message inside. when i put two and two together last year i was like "WHOA - *that's* claudine hellmuth." of course i'd love to win a spot but taking it be fabulous, either way!

Ashley said...

*crossing my fingers and hopin to win*

Jeannine said...

I enrolled in my first online workshop awhile ago - at home with claudine - but wasn't able to finish it due to an unexpected move... would love to be part of this class!

Anonymous said...

Would love to win a class from this wonderful artist!

Sierra said...

I would love, love, LOVE to win this giveaway!!!!

Sierra said...

I would love, love, LOVE to win this giveaway!!!!

tynan said...

Would LOVE to win!!!

tuckaway hearts said...

Love Claudine's style ... love Kelly's style ... would love to improve on MY style :) TY for the opportunity!!

caprearts said...

Was thinking about it, all signed up now, looks like a great class. Thanks for the chance to win!

taylor lea said...

I'm always in need for more knowledge and improvement. However i never win anything, just sayin. But, Who Knows?
Vicki Taylor

Susie said...

Thanks for the opportunity, Kelly. I've always wanted to have a better grasp of collage. This may be just the ticket!

eSeN said...

Yay! I'd love to be able to win this course :) Thanks, Kelly Rae, for this chance!
n.serene@gmail.com

S. Kim Henson said...

I'd love to win her class. I admire her work. This also reminds me that your blog is open for comments ... I keep forgetting that! Thanks, Kelly Rae and Claudine.

Megs said...

Wow! I'm continually inspired by Claudine's technique books. Your work actually led me into the world of mixed media, Kelly Rae, which led me Claudine. Thank you for bringing this class to my attention! I'm signing up either way, but I'll keep my fingers crossed. :)

JennyB said...

I would love to win a spot---it would push me to get out of my own way and try something new!

lori diane said...

hoping....

justacatholicgirl said...

Wow! Thank you so much for the chance to win!

Priscilla G. said...

Thank you so much for your generous give-away! Keeping my fingers crossed!

leslie said...

this is the kind of course i have been looking for. yay!

Jane said...

This looks very fun! Thanks for sharing.

sweetpea designs said...

I love Claudine's whimsical art. How fun would it be to win her ecourse?????

Kiki Halbert said...

What a wonderful giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win the course!

pat said...

I need some help in the collage department!

Jan said...

Would love to take her class! She is great!

Rita Montgomery said...

Thanks Kelly Rae. I love Claudine's paints and your art work. I don't know much about collage but would truly be honored to win a spot in class.

Suzanne said...

Thanks for the chance to win! I'd love to take a class with Claudine!

Sheri said...

Would LOVE LOVE to win! Thanks for a chance to win a chance for a spot for her class! love her work!

Marie Tere said...

Love the giveaway. I think I may even have one of Claudine's books! Thanks for the inspiration!

travis and kathy said...

Pick me! pick me! I would love to win!

Donna Maukonen said...

Hope I win, but whoever does is in for a treat, I'm sure!

Auntly H said...

OOO, yes please! I just signed up - a sort of birthday present for myself since it starts just before my 41st, but to win it would be a double gift!

Leigh P. said...

That sounds awesome! What a great opportunity!

Harmony (Gutsy Girl Art) said...

Isn't it amazing how much we are influenced to our brillance - often by what the giver may see as their everyday offering. We are changing lives daily - and we don't even know it. :-) Sure glad that Claudine inspired Kelly Rae...:-)

Diane | An Extraordinary Day said...

What a wonderful influence Claudine was to you. If I could soak up just a fraction, I'd be delighted. My fingers are crossed. I would be so blessed by the opportunity and the inspiration.

reelynn said...

I would love to win this class by Claudine.

Michellem said...

Just returned one of Claudine's inspiring books to the library today so how cool would it be to win a spot in her class?@

Jennifer Hedges said...

What an awesome gift!

winnsangels said...

Totally love the little free libraries. Thank you for sharing about them.
And Claudine Hellmuth - WOW! I would feel so fortunate to receive an opportunity to take her workshop. Thanks to you and Claudine for this wonderful give away.

Bonafyde said...

Claudine's books, work and interviews have been a great source of inspiration to me on my creative journey. I also LOVE her products... especially the creamy paints!!!

Rebecca R. said...

This on-line course sounds fantastic. I have never taken an on-line class before. I wrote down my goals the other day for this year and into next year and Kelly one of your on-line classes is on my list also Alisa Burke and Stephanie Levys course. So this would be an extra surprise to win this. I'm determine to make my dream as an full-time artist come true this year.

Dots Dabbles said...

Someone once commented on one of my cards, saying it had great composition...I had to find someone to explain to me what that meant! lol I would love to win a class that explains everything in a way that I will understand...it would be great to do it with purpose instead of accidentally! I have been following Claudine on fb for ages and no matter what she is always upbeat and positive.
Dot x

Dudley Redhead said...

I remember how amazed I was when I first came across Claudine so am excited to see this workshop, thanks!

Gina Boyle said...

I am trying so hard to learn all this through books and articles, it would be wonderful to actually have a human being (on a screen) guide me instead of just being faced with more and more pages of Arial font! AND today is my 45th birthday...I would just love this so much! :-)

zsofi said...

Oh dear, I would love to participate...

Rebecca said...

Oh, I must give this a try.

Shahrul Niza said...

Thank you so much for the chance at winning Claudine's class!. I LOVE the video you'd shared with us, now I know how to make a simple, fun homemade lotion. THANK YOU!. Hugs and Love :).

Kelly said...

What a lovely giveaway! Thank you for the chance to win such a great course;) Keeping fingers crossed!

thepear said...

oh yipee, a chance to win a class with CH!!!! my initials are CH too. I was given a full box of vintage paper dolls and would love to use them in a series of mixed meida paintings, Claudine's class would be just the thing to get me going!!! All you mixed media girls are my tribe BTW. Love having a tribe/community of like-minded artists

Kelly said...

Thank you for the chance to win!

Anonymous said...

Please pick me!! I would love to take this class!!wendyfellers@hotmail.com

zdsart@ameritech.net said...

Would love to win!!!

terrid614 said...

thanks for a chance to win! i would love this! xo

Donna said...

Oh I have to win! It is an omen the prove your not a robot word has my name in it!
LOL!
I would love to win this!

Kim Henkel said...

I would be thrilled to win.... just started trying to make collages, and would love to learn more about it.

Darby said...

I would love to win. Her books were my first to read when I started to get my art back on. They were such an inspiration.

Melissa said...

This sounds so exciting.....here is hoping I win.

Kellyjp said...

I've been struggling to find the "art" in my life. So many changes in my life have left we adrift. Need a great place to start and a soft place to land.

Cathy said...

Love Claudine and would love to win a class. :) <3

Carol said...

I love collage and would love a chance to learn more. Thanks for the chance.

C M Rawlins said...

Signed up, but would love to win.





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