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Sometimes your cuff stack needs no words...just some fun funky pieces!
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Here’s to an awesome Monday friends!
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#thestampedlily #cuffstack

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Not pictured...Lucy who had the zoomies...from one end of my bed to the other😂. This was also right before James stepped on Aislin’s hair and they all started cannon balling off my bed frame 🤦🏼‍♀️
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I was thinking yesterday how I forget to “see” my kids. I look at them all the time but we all get busy and between all the parental instructions I forget to really “see” them.
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Last night an unexpected trip to urgent care with Aislin (she’s okay), gave us some one on one time. Right in the middle of a story she was telling, I had this flood of emotion...I don’t remember what she was saying, because I was in awe of her. Of who she’s becoming. I thought “How is the beautiful girl mine?”
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It was such a good reminder that no matter what we’re doing, there’s always an opportunity to slow down and see my kids.💗

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This girl made my whole night last month when she picked up this “Billy Bob Loves Charlene” cuff. You guys. I stamped this cuff over 2 years ago and I refused to change the plate even when it still hadn’t sold. 🤷🏼‍♀️ I love this cuff and I remember stamping it in the garage-when my shop used to live there (that’s how long ago I stamped it).
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I’ve taken it to show after show. People pick it up. Some people got the reference. Some people didn’t. But I KNEW someone would want it and appreciate it, eventually. So I waited, and when Rebekah picked it up she HAD to have it!!! It spoke to her.
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I love to watch you walk around my booth reading each of the cuffs. I watch you pick each one up and think about the words, but I know something you may not know: One will stand out. You’ll grab it and you’ll immediately feel like it was stamped just for you, because it was.💗
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#thestampedlily

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Me: Has a lot to do - let’s do this!
Also Me: Stands around thinking about what needs to be done, more than actually doing it. Then takes a nap ‘cause it’s too overwhelming 😂
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Almost every time!! 🤷🏼‍♀️
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How do you get things done?? Are you a list maker? Do you just eat the elephant one bite at a time? Or do you curl up and want to hide?
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#thestampedlily

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“Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.” Psalms‬ ‭139:7-10‬
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This verse comforted me in the months after Johns death and I still remind myself of it often. If today’s a day of uncertainty or struggle for you, I hope this verse brings you comfort too.❤️
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He is always there.
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#thestampedlily #upcycledjewelry #upcycleather #upcycledbelt

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After last week, I’m feeling all sentimental and grateful and I’m basically just feeling all the feels today! (If you know me, you know that’s not surprising 🤪)
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This is my TSL team 😍 These girls are patient with my ever changing mind and they listen to my never-ending ideas. They get excited with me and cheer me on. They’ve told me when things won’t work and they keep me grounded when they know I don’t have the time to do what I’m dreaming up.
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Four years ago when this whole thing started I didn’t know I would need them. But God did. He was so kind to place these very organized women in my life, who have gifts that I don’t have. Sarah, Becca, and Emily, you rock!
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So much of this business is about community. It started that way and it continues now through all of you. When you share your TSL goodies, when you show up to our in-person events, when you share your stories with me, and when we encourage each other through grief, you remind me how important community is and how grateful I am to be a part of it.
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Thank you for being here 💗

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What. A. Week. Seriously. You showed up, you blessed me, and you scored some pretty sweet gifts for Christmas🙌🏻
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I am so grateful for this job. I love to meet you and I love creating for you. God has no doubt blessed me and It brings me so much joy that He continues to let me do this!
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So to wrap up our week of birthday fun, we’re doing a GIVEAWAY! Winner will get one of EVERY NEW PRODUCT RELEASE THIS WEEK!😱
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1 - Custom Ornament
2 - Cheetah Print Studs
3 - Custom Tassel Charm
4 - Mini Lace Tassel Earrings
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All you have to do is tag a few friends AND be following both me and @createhappyhandmade for that cute tassel charm. Okay?
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Giveaway closes on Sunday 11/10 at 8:00pm. This giveaway is in no way affiliated with Instagram.
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Thank you!!!

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Alright y’all! It’s day 3 and it’s a COLLABORATION!
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Megan @createhappyhandmade and I got together to make these cute tassel charms 😍 I’m showing it here as a sample on Aislins backpack with her initials. 💗 They come with a lobster hook so you can attach them wherever! I’m thinking backpacks, purses, or even stockings!
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AND for today’s deal: All purchases made today will be sent with a surprise coupon for use on your next purchase! And they’re good guys! Like some are $25 off... For real!
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Since these tassel charms are a collaboration they are VERY LIMITED. We only have 9 available so if you’d like one, act quickly! 💗
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P.S. Collaborations are so fun. A piece of Megan and a piece of me came together for these tassels😍 Working with other makers gives me so much joy and Megan was so fun to work with! Her page really is a place of happiness so give her some love ☺️
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#thestampedlily #createhappyhandmade

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Good Morning! It’s Day 2 in the TSL birthday week CELEBRATION🎈Today’s new products are these **Limited Edition Cheetah Print Studs** They are so darn cute! They’re hand painted and available on cream leather or brown leather. 😍 Pictured here is the set with minis but they’re also available with black leather studs!
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AND....Today’s deal is | 20% off | your entire order😱
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So...what’s on your shopping list today?
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#thestampedlily

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