The Glow Up is Real (But So Were the Fails) 🖤✨

Let me be honest with y'all for a second — because that's what we do here.

These Juneteenth earrings almost broke me.

I'm talking multiple rounds of "what in the entire hell is this" energy. Wrong colors. Cuts not coming out clean. Designs that looked cute in my head and tragic in real life. I threw away more materials than I care to admit. I questioned everything — my skills, my process, my whole little crafting journey.

But you know what? I kept going. Because that's also what we do here.

And y'all... I finally got it together in a way I can actually love. 🙌🏾

The Juneteenth earrings are HERE and they are giving everything I wanted them to give — bold, Black, FREE-ISH energy. Every pair is handcut with intention. And I'll be real — this first set went to one very special customer. One pair. One person. That's how custom we're getting out here.

These are a whole celebration you can wear on your ears — and this first pair was made for one very special customer. Custom. One of one. That's the level we're on.

But if you've been thinking about a custom pair of your own, you already know what to do. Slide in, tell me your vision, and let's make it happen. Every piece I make has a story — let me help you tell yours. 👇🏾

Speaking of the Vendor Show… 👀

If you're in the QC area, you already know — May 30th at Kavanaugh's Hilltop is about to be a moment.

The Hat Bar. The Shirt Bar. The Keychain Bar. It's all coming together and I am not playing with this setup. Custom everything, built for you on the spot. Bring your vibe, I'll make it real.

And if you've been eyeing anything on the site — the new Cup Toppers are dropping just in time too. 🍒🍓✨ We're talking UV resin toppers that sit right on your tumbler lid like the main character she is:

Cherry Resin Cup Topper — $14 (20/30 oz)

Strawberry Bow Resin Cup Topper — $14 (20/30 oz)

Personalized Glitter Name Topper — Starting at $12

Handmade to order. Cute enough to make someone say "where did you get THAT." You're welcome. 😂

But Also — Life Has Been Good, Boo 🌞

Between the crafting chaos and the vendor show prep, we have genuinely been enjoying this beautiful weather and I needed y'all to know that too.

We've been outside. ACTUALLY outside. Grilling, water fights with the kids, movie nights with the whole family. It has been so good for my soul. Sometimes you just need to put the scissors down and go live a little, you know?

This season has reminded me why I do all of this. I'm not just a crafter. I'm a mom. A wife. A whole person who needed some sunshine and a plate of food made outside. 🔥

Real Talk: The Engraving Machine Is Going Back 😭

Okay, I have to say it. The engraving machine? It is not giving what it needs to give.

I have been patient. I have researched. I have tried and adjusted and troubleshot and y'all... it's just not it right now. So I'm returning it.

Now before you ask — yes, I WILL be getting a new one. But that's a future Brea purchase. I need to do more research, find the right machine for where I'm going with this business, and make a smart investment. I'm not rushing it.

I'd rather wait and get it right than keep battling equipment that's fighting me at every turn. You know I'm always going to keep it real with you.

The Bottom Line 🖤

Trials. Errors. Wins. Sunshine. Returns. New products. Vendor show prep. This is the actual life of a Craftin Ass Blk Grl and I wouldn't trade it.

Come find me on May 30th. Get yourself a cup topper. And if you want a custom piece that's made just for you — reach out. Every single thing in this shop has a whole story behind it.

That's what makes it worth it.

See you soon. 🖤✨

Shop + Custom Orders: 🍒 Cherry Resin Cup Topper → brenderelladesigns.com 🍓 Strawberry Bow Resin Cup Topper → brenderelladesigns.com ✍️ Personalized Glitter Name Topper → brenderelladesigns.com 📩 Want a custom pair? Use the contact form on the site.

Vendor Show: May 30, 2026 | Kavanaugh's Hilltop | QC Area

Love Always,

Your Favorite Craftin Ass Blk Grl ✨️ 🫶🏿