Rusty Angel

10/12/2026

LONG POST ALERT... Thanks in advance for reading it all🩵.

As I start working on Christmas order designs and mockups, I'm sitting here feeling ALL the Christmas feels. ❤️🎄

Every so often, I catch a whiff of those cinnamon pine cones I bought on a whim because I walked into Kroger and that's all I could smell. 😂 I NEVER buy them, but this year felt different. So, home they came!

My family has endured some great loss this year. And when we experience another loss, it brings up the loss of my mother and grandmothers all over again.

Three women who played a part in making me the woman I am today. Three women I can only hope to emulate in my own way. I wish I could have just one more conversation with them. Ask them questions. Hear their voices. Tell them things I probably didn't tell them enough when they were here.

I hope a little bit of each of them lives on in me. ❤️

I honestly don't even know where I'm going with this post. 🤷‍♀️ I guess I just needed to share what's on my heart today.

I'm feeling VERY Christmas already. And the older I get, the more I realize that Christmas isn't just about presents, decorations, or even the hustle and bustle of the season.

Christmas is a feeling.

It's hope. It's love. It's remembering. It's nostalgia. It's the innocence and excitement of children who believe in the magic of Christmas. It's the traditions we carry on, the smells that take us right back in time, and the memories that make us smile even when they make us a little sad.

It's also missing the people who should still be here to celebrate with us.

Maybe that's why those cinnamon pine cones hit differently this year. Maybe I'm just a little more aware of how much the little things mean. The traditions, the memories, the people who helped make us who we are.

And maybe that's a little bit of what Rusty Angel is all about, too. ❤️ So much of what I make is about creating something personal, something that means something to someone. A little reminder of a person, a memory, or a moment that we want to hold on to.

I guess Christmas has me feeling all of that a little earlier than usual this year. And honestly? I'm okay with that. 🎄❤️

Now I want to hear from YOU!

What does Christmas mean to you? Is it the traditions, the family, the memories, the excitement of the kids, remembering loved ones, or something completely different?

Tell me in the comments. Let's talk about the FEELING of Christmas, not just the stuff under the tree. ❤️🎄

DISCLOSURE: (I used AI to create this beautiful photo of my grandmother's and my mom)

10/11/2026

Okay y’all, I need your opinions! 😂💕

I made this sweatshirt myself! The sleeves are hand-sewn and quilted by ME, and I absolutely LOVE how the colors turned out! 🩵💜

But now I’m trying to decide if I should add a little more to it or just leave it alone. 👀 So help me out!!

👇 WHICH ONE WOULD YOU DO?

🩵 A. Leave it just like it is!

💜 B. Add the same quilted colors to the chest! "MOM" in a varsity font or a heart or a quilt block.

🩷 C. Add the same quilted colors to the front pocket!

I can see it looking cute either way, but I want to know what catches YOUR eye! 😍

Vote A, B, or C in the comments! And tell me WHY you picked it! 🥰👇💕

(Background is AI. Images of me and the sweatshirt are untouched)

09/26/2026

Open ChatGPT
Use this image with the following prompt:
«Based on what you know about me, design a wrap for this cup that reflects my personality, style, and interests. Select a concept, color scheme, visual elements, and a phrase that suit me and capture my character.»

(And then let me know if you'd like to order it😉)

Mine in the comments 💚💚

09/19/2026

Okay… I finally started the quilted-sleeve MAMA hoodie I’ve been wanting to make! 😍🧵

And y’all… I’m already OBSESSED. 👀❤️

I can’t wait to show you the finished hoodie—and I’m seriously considering taking it one step further and making matching jeans to go with it! 😱

Now I need YOUR opinion… 👇
Should I make the matching jeans too, or am I taking this Mama outfit obsession WAY too far? 😂

Be honest… YES, make the jeans! 👖🔥 or Girl, put the fabric down! 😂

Photos are inspiration only—not my images.

09/16/2026

🎄🚨 100 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS! 🚨🎄

Yep… you read that right.

ONE. HUNDRED. DAYS. 😳🎅

Which means we have officially entered the season of:
✨ “I’ll start Christmas shopping early this year.”
✨ “I have plenty of time.”
✨ “Wait… HOW is it already December?!”

😂😂😂

And if you’re anything like me, Christmas shopping isn’t just about buying a gift. It’s about finding that thing that makes someone say, “OMG! You had this MADE for me?!” ❤️

That’s where the fun begins around Rusty Angel! 🎁✨

Personalized ornaments, engraved tumblers, keepsakes, memorial pieces, gifts for teachers, coworkers, family, friends, that hard-to-buy-for person… and yes, even those “I have NO idea what to get them” people. 😉

🎄 100 days sounds like a lot… until it isn’t.

So tell me…

👇 Are you a Christmas shopper who starts in September… or the “Christmas Eve has always worked for me” kind of person? 😂

And be honest. I won't judge. Probably. 😏🎅

LET THE CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN BEGIN! 🎄❤️

09/13/2026

I almost didn’t share this bear.

Not because I’m not proud of it, but because I can see every little thing that isn’t perfect.

I cut the pattern, sewed every piece, and stuffed it myself. And yes… there are crooked stitches and little imperfections.

But then I thought about who this bear is for.

She won't see the crooked stitches.

She'll see a teddy bear made just for her. She'll hug it, love it, and hopefully make memories with it.

And maybe that’s a reminder worth holding onto:

Life is too short to wait for perfect.

I’ve been through enough to know that happiness isn’t found in having a perfect life. It’s found in choosing to enjoy the one you have.

So I’ll leave the crooked stitches right where they are.

Because sometimes the imperfections are what make something real.

And real is beautiful. ❤️🧸

What’s something imperfect in your life that you’ve learned to love?

09/11/2026

09/02/2026

🚨 OKAY, RUSTY ANGEL FAMILY… I NEED YOU FOR THIS ONE! ❤️

If I’ve ever made something for you, created a custom gift, or helped bring one of your ideas to life, I’d love for you to take a moment and leave me a review!

⭐ GOOGLE: "Leave a Google Review" (https://g.page/r/Cc3foEh4UdJkEAE/review)
⭐ FACEBOOK: "Leave a Facebook Review" (https://www.facebook.com/rustyangeltn)

Reviews make a BIG difference for a small business like mine. They help new people find Rusty Angel, feel confident ordering from me, and help my page reach more potential customers.

And with the holidays coming up, getting Rusty Angel in front of more people right now is HUGE. 🎄

So if you’ve been meaning to leave a review but just haven’t gotten around to it…

THIS IS YOUR SIGN. 😂❤️

Click one of those links (or both😊), tell people what you thought, and know that you’re helping me more than you realize.

And if you’ve already reviewed Rusty Angel — THANK YOU! Seriously. I appreciate every single one. 🥰

Now go make my Google and pages feel loved. 😂❤️

08/20/2026

🎄🚨 19 FRIDAYS.

Yep. I counted. 😂

There are only 19 Fridays between today and Christmas!

I know, I know… it feels WAY too early to be talking about Christmas. We're still in August! ☀️

But here's the thing about personalized gifts…

They don't magically appear on a store shelf. 😉

A special gift takes a little time. There's choosing the perfect idea, figuring out the personalization, designing it, making it, checking all those little details, and putting the finishing touches on it. ❤️

And THAT is exactly why I'm putting Christmas on your radar now.

🎁 Who's the hardest person on your Christmas list to shop for?

🎁 Who already has everything?

🎁 Who would LOVE something with their name, family, favorite hobby, pet, special date, or inside joke on it?

And let's be honest…

🎅 Are you a “I start Christmas shopping in September” person?

OR

🎅 Are you a “December 23rd sounds reasonable” person? 😂😂

Drop your answer below! 👇

And if there's someone on your list who is impossible to shop for, tell me what they're into. You never know what kind of personalized gift idea we might come up with! 😉

19 Fridays, y'all.
Christmas is coming whether we're ready or not! 🎄❤️