Elle Crée – or “she creates” in French – produces artist quality paint-by-number kits that foster creativity and self-care! The company was founded in 2017 by Portland illustrator Rachel Austen. She wanted to create a nostalgic product from her illustrations that customers could interact with and that would spur their own creativity. Her kits feature a diverse array of subject matter, including still lives, botanicals, and inspirational history-makers! Elle Crée seeks to reduce their impact on the environment by carefully sourcing eco-friendly components that are locally produced and USA-made, whenever possible. The custom paint colors are mixed by hand from non-toxic USA-made acrylic, and the kits are assembled with the help of a small staff in Portland, Oregon. Founded with a social focus, 5% of their net profits are donated to social and environmental causes. In addition to being an eco-friendly brand, they’re also committed to being an organization of diversity, inclusion, and most importantly inspiration for budding artists everywhere.