A little about me... for starters, my name is not Rae Marie, it’s Sommer! ☀️ I named the studio after some of the most influential women in my life- all of which share the middle name of either Rae or Marie. Choosing this name really helped me stay focused on the fact that everything I create is ultimately a product of all the love and wisdom from every "Rae" or "Marie" who've helped shape me.
I attended the University of Kentucky intending to study a modified independent art therapy program- but ended up with a BS in Family Sciences with a minor in Art Studio. Which was kind of perfect because my greatest joy comes from finding opportunities to combine my passions for inspiring happiness and creating new things. Rae Marie exists so that I can do just that! There’s something so special for me about crafting by hand, no matter what it is! The only way to describe my smile when I get to say, "I MADE you something!" is ear-to-ear. I hope that I can give other people that smiley feeling when they choose Rae Marie Handmade Gifts and get to say "I had something made for YOU!"
Through my schooling and ecclectic work/intern/apprenticeship resume, I've studied photography, digital design, traditional and modern fiber arts, 2D & 3D design, ceramics, metal fabrication & welding, glass blowing, multi medium sculpture, wood working and am ALWAYS looking to expand my horizons!
I’m a friendly, strong-willed, vibrantly sassy female my twenties and my interests are multi medium art (obviously?!), cats, tacos, and gardening/nature observation. My music taste is ever changing, but I do favor alternative pop.
Maybe the coolest thing about me is that I've got a little bit of magic in me. ADHD magic! And it's sprinkled with love into everything I do. ✨💛✨
Friendship Quiz Cheat Sheet:
- Margaritas? -YES
- Sushi? -NO
- Wanna go to goodwill? -YES
- Wanna go out after 7pm? -NO
- Sewing circles? -YES
- Happy Hour with pals? -ALSO YES
Follow along on Facebook for #MeetTheMaker Mondays to see what irrelevant but usually hilarious beans I spill about myself every week. ✨
(By every week, I mean, if/when I reintroduce social media to my life lol)