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Send a Thoughtful (and Maybe Snarky) "Care Package" to a Friend

Stacey Bowers

We’re all smiles with this example of a completely customizable care package to cheer up your friends while they’re social distancing. In this Level 2 Care Package, you can mix and match Bang-Up Betty stickers and pins and pick from two Lee Lee Arts…

We’re all smiles with this example of a completely customizable care package to cheer up your friends while they’re social distancing. In this Level 2 Care Package, you can mix and match Bang-Up Betty stickers and pins and pick from two Lee Lee Arts and Design greeting cards with a handwritten message for your loved one.

Brighten someone’s day with a thoughtful “care package” that’ll bring a smile to their face. Whether your best pal is feeling down, going through something rough, or just deserves a special surprise, an unexpected gift is sure to cheer them up! It will definitely let them you know care about them.

We’re all thinking about and missing our loved ones right now. I’ve been getting so many thoughtful requests from people wanting me to make custom jewelry with empowering phrases for their pals who are taking isolation a little hard; for moms who are struggling to work and suddenly have to homeschool their children; for friends who have suddenly found themselves out of work. I thought it would be nice (and, yeah, maybe kinda funny) to create these “care packages” that make it fun and easy for you to send something special to whoever needs a little extra love right now (even if that person is you, I won’t judge).

With three tiers of care packages from $5 to $33, there’s a care package to fit every budget, and I also added an option for you to add one of these beautiful illustrated cards by Lee Lee Arts and Design to an order if there is something else on the Bang-Up Betty jewelry site you see.

Found the perfect gift and want to send a personal note with it? Add one of these illustrated greeting cards by Lee Lee Arts and Design to your order, and we’ll hand write whatever you like inside of it to send to someone special. You can take your …

Found the perfect gift and want to send a personal note with it? Add one of these illustrated greeting cards by Lee Lee Arts and Design to your order, and we’ll hand write whatever you like inside of it to send to someone special. You can take your pick from the “Love You To Death” or the “Get Your Happy On” card, and you’ll be prompted at checkout to tell us what you’d like your note to say.

With a Level 1 Care Package ($5), you get your pick of one (1) Bang-Up Betty vinyl decal to send with your choice of greeting card by Lee Lee Arts and Design. You’ll be prompted at checkout to select your card and sticker and to leave a note that I’ll hand write inside your card. For the shipping address, please be sure to put the name and address of the person you’re sending this sweet care package to or it’ll end up at your house! Maybe you want it there, and that’s fine. Self care is great!

Choose your card: Choose from “Get Your Happy On” or “Love You To Death” design

Choose your vinyl sticker: You get your pick from our entire vinyl sticker collection! See our shop to look at all of them. They include these stickers: Nasty Woman; Hands Off; Smash the Patriarchy; Don’t Tell Me To Smile; Witchy Bitch; I Believe in Science; Scratch the Patriarchy; Not Your Honey; I Wanna Dance With Somebody; Rainbow Unicorn; Strange Bird.

With a Level 1 Care Package, you get your pick of one (1) Bang-Up Betty vinyl decal to send with your choice of greeting card.

With a Level 1 Care Package, you get your pick of one (1) Bang-Up Betty vinyl decal to send with your choice of greeting card.

With a Level 2 Care Package ($20), you get your pick of one (1) Bang-Up Betty vinyl decal to send with your choice of one (1) Bang-Up Betty enamel lapel pin along with your choice of greeting card. See the list above for pin and sticker choices.

This example of a Level 2 Care Package has a dark sense of humor with the Don’t Tell Me to Smile feminist skull sticker, Mercury Is In Retrograde enamel pin, and Love You To Death Greeting Card.

This example of a Level 2 Care Package has a dark sense of humor with the Don’t Tell Me to Smile feminist skull sticker, Mercury Is In Retrograde enamel pin, and Love You To Death Greeting Card.

With a Level 3 Care Package ($33), you get your pick of one (1) Bang-Up Betty vinyl decal and one (1) custom stamped mantra cuff along with your choice of greeting card. You can customize your hand-stamped mantra cuff bracelet up to 30 characters, and it comes in brass and aluminum for those who are picky about colors.

I tried to really capture my love of The Golden Girls with this example of a Level 3 Care Package. I made a custom mantra cuff bracelet that says “Thank You For Being A Friend” and pair it with the Strange Bird parrot sticker and the Get Your Happy …

I tried to really capture my love of The Golden Girls with this example of a Level 3 Care Package. I made a custom mantra cuff bracelet that says “Thank You For Being A Friend” and pair it with the Strange Bird parrot sticker and the Get Your Happy On card.



The Badass Small Business Gift Guide

Stacey Bowers

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If you're like me and standing in line at big-box stores at 5 a.m. on Black Friday fills you with deep sadness and existential dread, you're likely still holiday shopping and looking for a much more fulfilling, joy-inducing way to complete your annual gifting. This gift guide checks two important boxes on my shopping requirements list: 1.) Everything here is either handmade or created by a small business run by badass people (I have met or interacted with all of them and can confirm this), and 2.) Everything on here is badass. 

 

Monstera Leaf Ceramic Tray by Mama CoyoteFor the plant lady or Golden Girls fan in your life. Seriously, have you ever seen anything more beautiful than this?!Get it here.

Monstera Leaf Ceramic Tray by Mama Coyote

For the plant lady or Golden Girls fan in your life. Seriously, have you ever seen anything more beautiful than this?!

Get it here.

Game of Thrones Inspired Cross Stitch by DrunkTrunkFor anyone who is on Team Tyrion or is a wise drunk. Get it here.

Game of Thrones Inspired Cross Stitch by DrunkTrunk

For anyone who is on Team Tyrion or is a wise drunk. 

Get it here.

It's Not Drinking Alone If The Cat Is Home Candle by Let's Put A Bird On ItSpeaking of drinking, this candle really hits the spot for cat ladies like me. Get it here. 

It's Not Drinking Alone If The Cat Is Home Candle by Let's Put A Bird On It

Speaking of drinking, this candle really hits the spot for cat ladies like me. 

Get it here. 

Smash the Patriarchy Motel Key Tag by Bang-Up BettyThese are brand-spanking-new and great for men and women, because we should ALL be smashing the patriarchy. Get it here.

Smash the Patriarchy Motel Key Tag by Bang-Up Betty

These are brand-spanking-new and great for men and women, because we should ALL be smashing the patriarchy. 

Get it here.

Big Bang Print by Jason JonesSpeaking of gifts you should DEFINITELY open in front of your relatives, this bubbly Jesus comes in print and t-shirt form and will make you feel blessed. Get it here.

Big Bang Print by Jason Jones

Speaking of gifts you should DEFINITELY open in front of your relatives, this bubbly Jesus comes in print and t-shirt form and will make you feel blessed. 

Get it here.

Golden Snitch Stud Earrings by InkStandStudioEveryone has a Harry Potter fan in their life. I got these for the lil Hermoine in mine. Get them here.

Golden Snitch Stud Earrings by InkStandStudio

Everyone has a Harry Potter fan in their life. I got these for the lil Hermoine in mine. 

Get them here.

You're Super card by Power and Light PressBe bold with your holiday cards and your friends might remember to get you a good gift ;-) Get it here.

You're Super card by Power and Light Press

Be bold with your holiday cards and your friends might remember to get you a good gift ;-) 

Get it here.

Pouts Blocked Me Pin by The OutrageGet them an early membership to the club we'll all eventually belong to. Get it here.

Pouts Blocked Me Pin by The Outrage

Get them an early membership to the club we'll all eventually belong to. 

Get it here.

Drake Embroidery Hoop by YesStitchYesFor your newly single friend. I'm obsessed with everything YesStitchYes. She also stitched the Mary J. Blige hoop at the top of the page. Get it here.

Drake Embroidery Hoop by YesStitchYes

For your newly single friend. I'm obsessed with everything YesStitchYes. She also stitched the Mary J. Blige hoop at the top of the page. 

Get it here.

Witchy Bitch Ouija Planchette Pin by Bang-Up BettyFor the witchy woman on your list. This gift is Krampus-approved.Get it here.

Witchy Bitch Ouija Planchette Pin by Bang-Up Betty

For the witchy woman on your list. This gift is Krampus-approved.

Get it here.

Witch Balm by Crimson and ConjureSpeaking of witches, I just picked this up at the Wampus Wonderland and I'm under its spell.Get it here.

Witch Balm by Crimson and Conjure

Speaking of witches, I just picked this up at the Wampus Wonderland and I'm under its spell.

Get it here.

Crybabies Trophy by Get BullishApplicable if they have kids or a terrible job. Get it here.

Crybabies Trophy by Get Bullish

Applicable if they have kids or a terrible job. 

Get it here.

Holy Smokes Tank by AR T'sLight one up for the big guy's birthday. Get it here.

Holy Smokes Tank by AR T's

Light one up for the big guy's birthday. 

Get it here.

Gay Holiday Button Party PackEveryone at the party is gonna fight over that snowflake button. Get it here.

Gay Holiday Button Party Pack

Everyone at the party is gonna fight over that snowflake button. 

Get it here.

Krampus Long-Sleeved Glow-In-The-Dark Shirt by Big Bot DesignKeep the kids in line with the constant fear of Krampus.Get it here.

Krampus Long-Sleeved Glow-In-The-Dark Shirt by Big Bot Design

Keep the kids in line with the constant fear of Krampus.

Get it here.

Get Shit Done Brass Bar Necklace by Bang-Up BettyFor the go-getter in your life. Get it here.

Get Shit Done Brass Bar Necklace by Bang-Up Betty

For the go-getter in your life. 

Get it here.