I had big plans to celebrate my half-century mark that included an epic trip, family, friends and lots of balloons. Because I firmly believe it’s not a party without balloons. Turning 50 during Covid certainly changed these plans, (although I did have my loved ones and lots of balloons). But I still wanted to celebrate it in a epic way.

I’ve had about nine months to reconsider how to celebrate and I’m excited to finally share a few of my BIG ideas. Instead of a 10-day trip with my loved ones, I’m celebrating ALL YEAR. Heck, yeah!

Throughout the year I’ll be launching different projects and sharing my adventures here  as well as on my social media platforms. I’m pretty active over on Instagram with my creative/business account (@kellywatermancreates). I don’t always share all the content up to Facebook so, if you’re really keen to follow along with all the fun, be sure to follow on IG.

My intention is to spread happiness, joy, inspiration, and to CELEBRATE all the good. There is so much good my friends! And I think we can all use a little reminder as we close the door on 2020 and look forward to the possibility of a brand-new year. And in my case, a brand-new decade. As such, I will be completing (at least) 5 projects (one for each decade) that has 50 parts, steps, elements, pieces…you get the idea.

Kicking off this month:

• • 50 kindness kits
    My plan to send 50 kindness kits is totally inspired by the lovely Sandi Keene and Rae Missigman‘s Painted Paper Project (If you don’t already, do yourself a favor and follow them NOW.) I signed up for their free workshop last fall and immediately knew I wanted to incorporate this theme of spreading joy into my 50th birthday year. I’m so excited to FINALLY be able to start mailing thoughtfully created packages to spread a lotta love in celebration of 50 years of relationships and connection. The Painted Paper Project is actually what inspired me to have a year-long birthday extravaganza!  I will be creating 50 kindness kits to send to folks who have been there for me over the years, who have made me laugh, cheered me on, and/or inspired me in some way. These little random acts of kindness will help me connect with people who inspire me in a time when traveling to say “hello” is limited. Follow along on Instagram as I create all the little bits and pieces – and push myself creatively with watercolor, collage and ink.
  • 50 funday Fridays
    Fridays will get kicked up a notch in 2021 as I share tips, tutorials, videos, freebies, flash sales and more! Woot! There are no rules, really, except to have FUN. (Party hats are optional.) If you’ve followed me on my personal account for the last several years, or on my creative account for the last few months, you know I like to dabble in several different creative mediums. Funday Fridays will explore all of these as I dive into learning new things and sharing this adventure with you.

I’m super excited for this this year-long celebration and for what’s to come. And I’m so glad you’re here to celebrate with me.

Here’s to an awesome, creative 2021!