Michelle Obama Paint-By-Number Kit

About our Shero: Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is a lawyer, author, speaker, mother, public servant, and the first Black First Lady in American history. At the age of 4 she could read at an advanced level, she skipped the second grade, attended a school for gifted children, studied at Princeton, and attended Harvard Law School. She grew up in Chicago and spent her post-graduate years working various community-focused positions and serving on many boards; in fact she continued to work until the day of her husband's inauguration! As First Lady she volunteered, advocated for healthy food and lifestyles, became a style icon, and symbol of hope for many Black girls everywhere.

“Michelle with peonies” features the beautiful and accomplished former first lady surrounded by vibrant peonies. The pre-printed, full-color background features an art-nouveau-inspired floral design. Completing the painting can take between 3-5 hours. When completed, select a frame at your local craft store and display! Recommended for ages 13 and up.

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elle crée is the work of Portland artist Rachel Austen. Rachel has always loved a vintage aesthetic and is enamored with mid-century paint-by-number designs because of their stylized simplicity. She started elle crée in 2017 out of her desire to create a nostalgic product from her illustrations that customers could interact with and that would spur their own creativity. Rachel also loves all things French (“elle crée” is French for “she creates”). From products to packaging, Rachel thoughtfully sources American-made, eco-friendly components for her kits whenever possible.