How it started vs where we are now
I began my shop doing hand stamped jewelry in 2013 (formally known as “The Ladybug Box”). I started my shop right after my first daughter turned 1. I was a stay at home mom and I wanted to financially support my family from home. I’ve always had a love and passion for creating personalized jewelry for people. From creating something for a mom or grandma with their children/grandchildren's name’s on a stainless steel piece, to creating something meaningful for someone who’s loved one is no longer here. No matter the meaning, I have always poured my heart and soul into each piece of jewelry. It means so much to me to create each piece for each and every person!
In 2020, we had our second child and I decided to take some time away for a few months. Months turned into a year + and I finally decided that I was done and I wanted to close up shop. Fast forward to 2023— still a stay at home mom, I decided that I didn’t want to stop making jewelry for people. It was truly something that filled my cup. So instead of continuing doing hand stamping, I wanted to step my game up by actually engraving jewelry. Along with that became the need for a complete refresher, a new name— Mae and Jade Design. The new shop name is named after both of my girls. Mae, short for Maeley which is our second child’s name and Jade is my oldest daughter’s middle name. Now I can create pieces for people with more font options than previously and a larger variety of items. Most importantly, I can create pieces with someone’s actual handwriting. That alone has been worth being able to actually engrave items vs hand stamping. No matter if it’s handwriting from 10 + years ago or wanting your child’s handwriting on a keychain or necklace, I can make it happen! That has honestly been my favorite part of engraving jewelry.
If you’re new, welcome and I’m SO glad you’re here. I can not wait to create you your very own custom piece of jewelry. If you’ve been here for a while, thank you for continuing to shop with me. As always, I am always open to new ideas so if you ever think of anything and don’t see it in my shop, please don’t hesitate to message me!
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XOXO- Alli
