Designed by Kelly

05/08/2026

Ready to bring confidence and consistency to your team’s designs?

At Designed by Kelly, our Canva Workshops are hands-on, practical, and completely customized to your group. We teach real-world Canva skills your team can start using immediately. Our workshops are engaging, easy to follow, and built around what YOU actually want to learn. No overwhelming lectures. No one-size-fits-all training. Just practical design education with real-time support as you create.

Perfect for:
• Churches & Ministry Teams
• Schools & Educators
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs

Our attendees love the interactive approach, personalized teaching style, and real-world design strategies they can immediately apply to their organization. Now booking workshops and conference sessions. Visit us online for more information or to schedule your class today!

02/24/2026

We are speaking today at the Texas Ministry Conference, teaching Canva for nonprofits.

11/11/2025

Every year, Designed by Kelly partners with We Care Connection in St. Louis, MO, to empower underprivileged teens (ages 14–18) through a free online course — How to Start and Market a Mock Business.

Over six engaging classes, students learn how to name, brand, and promote their mock business — and it all culminates at “Evening of Elegance,” where I join via Zoom to personally graduate each student. 💻

This year, I had the privilege of graduating five amazing young women who each received a certification and a free laptop to continue their design journey and give them the jumpstart they need to be successful. 🎉

Giving back is at the heart of what we do. Through donations of time, services, and financial support, we’re proud to make a difference in communities near and far. 💛

When you choose Designed by Kelly, you’re helping us create opportunities that inspire growth, creativity, and confidence.

Know a cause we should consider? Drop us a message — we’d love to connect! 💬

You can learn more about our Give Back Program by visiting our website!

10/30/2025

We are excited to be teaching the class to our community at the Kingwood Library next week on How To Build Your Brand! Check it out!

Are you ready to bring your business idea to life? Join local professional designers Kelly Thomas and Cara Williams of Designed by Kelly for a fun, interactive workshop that teaches you how to build your brand from the ground up using Canva.com. Whether you’re just starting a business or looking to refresh your current one, this session will walk you through the creative process of building a cohesive brand—no expensive software required!

Participants will learn how to define their brand identity, choose the right colors and fonts, and create basic marketing materials like a logo, business card, and flyer. The class will wrap up with a 30-minute live design session where attendees receive professional feedback and hands-on help from the instructors.

If you do not arrive by 6:05 pm, your spot may be given to a patron on the waitlist.

10/09/2025

Last week, my friend and client Author Annette O'Hare visited the Digital Design class where I teach technology classes a few days a week to share her publishing journey and the important role that design plays in bringing books to life.

My students just completed their very first digital children’s books, and Annette graciously took the time to review their projects and provide valuable feedback. Her insight gave our students a real-world look at how creativity and design work hand in hand in publishing.

A huge thank you to Annette for volunteering your time and inspiring the next generation of designers and authors! 💛 The students loved your visit — and the books you left for them!

09/30/2025

We’ve got exciting news to share… 🎉Kelly & Cara have been chosen to teach at the 2026 Texas Ministry Conference in Houston on February 24! We love helping churches and ministries share their message through great design. That’s why we’re so excited to be speaking at the 2026 Texas Ministry Conference! 🙌

Join us on February 24 in Houston, TX, for hands-on Canva workshops:
💻 Canva 101 – Getting started for your ministry with Canva designs
🎨 Advanced Canva – Taking your ministries Canva designs to the next level

✨ Bring your laptop and design with us!
👉 Learn more about the conference and register today at the link in the first comment!

09/25/2025

We’re excited to share our latest launch for Horseshoe Lake Camp in Cleveland, TX. From logo to branding to a custom website and photography, our team at Designed by Kelly brought their vision to life.

At Designed by Kelly, we specialize in helping nonprofits, churches, and small businesses elevate their online presence with custom websites that connect with their audiences. From content to launch—we take care of it all.

💻 Need a refresh or a brand-new site? Let’s build something beautiful together!
📅 Schedule your FREE consultation with us today!

👉 Check it out the new website in the first comment!

05/31/2025

📸 Did you know? At Designed by Kelly, we offer Business Photography Shoots! ✨

Last week, we had the pleasure of doing a business photo shoot in Kingwood for our client, The Forest Image Magazine, for their magazine cover. It's always so fun capturing the essence of a business through the lens!

Ready to showcase your brand? Book your business photo shoot with us today!

05/30/2025

🚀 We've been busy at Designed by Kelly this week, and we’re so excited to share the launch of two amazing websites for two incredible women!

✨ Sensible Strategies Consulting - Amanda Boyd and her team are dedicated to providing reliable and affordable financial services for small businesses. We helped them with a fresh new design and a strong SEO plan to improve their online visibility.

✨ Voicing Up International - LaNora Purvis and her team help individuals rise from trauma to transformation, leading with healing, resilience, and bold faith. We worked with them to create a brand new logo, fresh design, and website that truly reflects their mission.

Need help with your design, branding, or SEO? We’ve got you covered! Schedule your free consultation on our website today and let’s create something amazing together.

05/19/2025

✨ CLIENT LOVE ✨
We’re so honored to share this beautiful testimonial from our client, Katherine Barner of KRB Unlimited. Helping mission-driven women like Katherine bring their vision to life is exactly why we do what we do. 💛
👉 Ready for a website that tells your story with clarity and purpose? Let’s chat!