This past year taught me that growth doesn’t always look loud or busy or productive. Sometimes growth looks like stepping back. Like choosing slow mornings. Like saying no to things that once defined you. Like holding your kids a little tighter and realizing how fast the time is slipping through your fingers.
I created. I rested. I doubted myself. I found myself again. I learned that my worth isn’t measured by algorithms, sales, or how much I can cram into a day — but by the life I’m building inside these small, ordinary moments.
As I step into this new year, I’m carrying forward the things that matter most: 💜 more presence 💜 more intention 💜 more creating from joy, not pressure 💜 more room for my family, my art, and myself
This next chapter isn’t about chasing everything. It’s about choosing what truly aligns with the life I want to live.
Here’s to a softer, steadier, more meaningful year ahead. Here’s to growth that feels like peace.
I’ve been really quiet lately, and I wanted to share why.
I’m in a new season of life where I’m choosing to slow down and be more present with my kids while they’re young — because this time is already slipping by too fast for my heart.
Art is still part of me. Creating is still something I love deeply.
But I’m learning how to let it live inside my life more gently instead of letting it take me away from the moments that matter most.
That means I’ll be showing up here in a softer way. No pressure. No schedules. Just sharing when it feels real and when I have something meaningful to give.
Thank you for being here and for growing with me in this new season 🤍
✨ New Sticker Display Setup ✨
After using clear plastic business card holders for a long time (and loving them at first), I kept running into the same issue — the little pegs started breaking every time I took down my booth. 💸 I found myself spending more just to replace them over and over.
This new setup solves so many problems! I added Velcro to the backs so they attach right to my pegboard — super easy to take on and off, way more durable, and honestly… it just looks cleaner and more fun. 🧡
What do you think of the upgrade? Got a favorite sticker you'd pick off this wall? 👇
A couple week ago was A LOT.
Jax had a vet visit for his sore puppy toe, and I kicked off the week already feeling overwhelmed before it even started. 😮💨💔
I’m sharing this because life behind the scenes isn’t always tidy or productive — sometimes it’s messy and emotional. But we keep showing up.
If you're starting this week still carrying some of last week's weight, you're not alone. 💗
But because they give so much of themselves to care for their young —
even the pigments that make them pink.
This piece is for the mothers who feel faded.
For the ones who are tired, grieving, overwhelmed…
For the ones who are doing their best, even when it doesn’t feel like enough.
You are not alone.
You are not less.
You are deeply, beautifully radiant — even in the quietest shades of white. 🤍
Oh man, it’s been a busy week, and I haven’t posted at all. But I took some time to paint today and brought a pop of color to my day with this hand-painted mandala tumbler 🌟 #DotMandala#HandPainted#ArtInProgress#CreativeJoy
I’m thrilled to announce that I have so many new items available! Check out the latest stickers, bookmarks, magnetic bookmarks, and notepads. You won't want to miss these new additions! 🛍️✨
Shelly Whidbey Arts
✨ Hello 2026 ✨
2025 changed me.
This past year taught me that growth doesn’t always look loud or busy or productive.
Sometimes growth looks like stepping back.
Like choosing slow mornings.
Like saying no to things that once defined you.
Like holding your kids a little tighter and realizing how fast the time is slipping through your fingers.
I created.
I rested.
I doubted myself.
I found myself again.
I learned that my worth isn’t measured by algorithms, sales, or how much I can cram into a day — but by the life I’m building inside these small, ordinary moments.
As I step into this new year, I’m carrying forward the things that matter most:
💜 more presence
💜 more intention
💜 more creating from joy, not pressure
💜 more room for my family, my art, and myself
This next chapter isn’t about chasing everything.
It’s about choosing what truly aligns with the life I want to live.
Here’s to a softer, steadier, more meaningful year ahead.
Here’s to growth that feels like peace.
Happy New Year ✨
#NewYearReflections #Hello2026 #CreativeLife #ArtistLife #MomLife #ChoosingJoy #SlowLiving #IntentionalLiving #CreativeJourney #LifeBalance #ArtAndFamily #NewBeginnings #GentleGoals #GrowthWithGrace #WhidbeyIslandLife #ShellyWhidbeyArts
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Shelly Whidbey Arts
I’ve been really quiet lately, and I wanted to share why.
I’m in a new season of life where I’m choosing to slow down and be more present with my kids while they’re young — because this time is already slipping by too fast for my heart.
Art is still part of me. Creating is still something I love deeply.
But I’m learning how to let it live inside my life more gently instead of letting it take me away from the moments that matter most.
That means I’ll be showing up here in a softer way. No pressure. No schedules. Just sharing when it feels real and when I have something meaningful to give.
Thank you for being here and for growing with me in this new season 🤍
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Shelly Whidbey Arts
✨ New Sticker Display Setup ✨
After using clear plastic business card holders for a long time (and loving them at first), I kept running into the same issue — the little pegs started breaking every time I took down my booth. 💸 I found myself spending more just to replace them over and over.
This new setup solves so many problems! I added Velcro to the backs so they attach right to my pegboard — super easy to take on and off, way more durable, and honestly… it just looks cleaner and more fun. 🧡
What do you think of the upgrade? Got a favorite sticker you'd pick off this wall? 👇
#artboothdisplay #artistsetup #stickerdisplay #artmarketsetup #handmadestickers #creativebusiness #boothupgrade #smallbizowner #artistlife #marketprep
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Shelly Whidbey Arts
Painting isn’t just what I do—it’s how I cope. 🎨
This week has been draining, but these quiet moments with paint? They helped me breathe.
#mentalhealthandart #dotmandalaart #creativetherapy
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Shelly Whidbey Arts
A couple week ago was A LOT.
Jax had a vet visit for his sore puppy toe, and I kicked off the week already feeling overwhelmed before it even started. 😮💨💔
I’m sharing this because life behind the scenes isn’t always tidy or productive — sometimes it’s messy and emotional. But we keep showing up.
If you're starting this week still carrying some of last week's weight, you're not alone. 💗
#RealLifeArtist #ArtistJourney #MakersLife #StudioVlogLife #ArtLifeBehindTheScenes
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But because they give so much of themselves to care for their young —
even the pigments that make them pink.
This piece is for the mothers who feel faded.
For the ones who are tired, grieving, overwhelmed…
For the ones who are doing their best, even when it doesn’t feel like enough.
You are not alone.
You are not less.
You are deeply, beautifully radiant — even in the quietest shades of white. 🤍
Happy Mother’s Day.
#WhiteFlamingo #MothersDayArt #DigitalArtWithHeart #ArtThatSpeaks #MomLife #YouAreSeen #MotherhoodJourney #EmotionalArt #MothersDayTribute
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Shelly Whidbey Arts
✨️14/52
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Shelly Whidbey Arts
Oh man, it’s been a busy week, and I haven’t posted at all. But I took some time to paint today and brought a pop of color to my day with this hand-painted mandala tumbler 🌟 #DotMandala #HandPainted #ArtInProgress #CreativeJoy
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Shelly Whidbey Arts
🚨 Shop Update Today at 9:00 AM PST!! 🚨
I’m thrilled to announce that I have so many new items available! Check out the latest stickers, bookmarks, magnetic bookmarks, and notepads. You won't want to miss these new additions! 🛍️✨
#ShopUpdate #NewArrivals #Stickers #Bookmarks #MagneticBookmarks #Notepads #etsyshop
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