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Cute Hand-Stamped Cat Lady Cuff to Benefit Arkansas Rescue Group CLAWS

Stacey Bowers

George (AKA George Meowchael) the cat came to us from CLAWS cat rescue in Arkansas last August. To give back to CLAWS, I created this cat lady stamped cuff.

George (AKA George Meowchael) the cat came to us from CLAWS cat rescue in Arkansas last August. To give back to CLAWS, I created this cat lady stamped cuff.

Just a few months ago, I was having margaritas at a SoMa restaurant. My heart was still pretty sore from losing my best kitty cat friend of 12 years, Betty the boy cat, and I’d spent some tearful afternoons at local shelters petting kittens and trying to figure out if I was emotionally ready to adopt. Through the window, I saw a woman in front of the gas station across the street waving a paper sign. I squinted for a better look, and the words “kittens and cocktails” leapt off the paper at me. The last sip of margarita lit a fire in me and I decided to follow that hand-scribbled sign behind the gas station, even if it led me to a kidnapper’s van.

It led to a new vet clinic, where cat rescue group CLAWS (Cats’ Lives Are Worth Saving) was showing off adoptable cats. My heart throbbed from the sight of all the kittens (and probably from the very strong margarita), and in one room were two little black kittens, all alone, no one to pet them. Within five minutes of cuddling the funny-looking tuxedo boy, despite his noxious farts, I was in love. Then people noticed and started getting interested in my kitten and I was prepared to fight if I had to. I left that very hour with George Meowchael in tow.

Almost four months later, George is still cuddly and a lot less farty. I’m obsessed with him, and I think (desperately hope) he’s obsessed with me, too. I wanted to do something for the rescue group that brought us together and took such great care of George before we were united, so I created a piece of jewelry to raise money for their cause.

These hand-stamped cat lady cuffs are stamped locally in Little Rock, Arkansas, and benefit CATS: Cats’ Lives Are Worth Saving.

These hand-stamped cat lady cuffs are stamped locally in Little Rock, Arkansas, and benefit CATS: Cats’ Lives Are Worth Saving.

This hand-stamped cuff is not only cute, it gives back to the furry critters you love most in life. Each cuff is stamped by hand in Little Rock, Arkansas, at the Bang-Up Betty studios to read CAT LADY with little whiskers surrounding the words. Silver cuff bracelets are made of polished aluminum; gold cuff bracelets are made of solid brass. Bracelets are 6 inches long and adjustable.

50% of the sales from these cute kitty cuffs will go to CLAWS: Cats’ Lives Are Worth Saving, a cat rescue group in Arkansas. CLAWS is “an experienced (30 years +), cooperative TEAM of foster homes, dedicated to rescue, fostering, healing, spay/neutering cats and kittens, then adopting them to new homes where they are cherished family members for the rest of their lives.”

George Meowchael was not as thrilled about his holiday photo shoot with Katie Childs as I was.

George Meowchael was not as thrilled about his holiday photo shoot with Katie Childs as I was.

Jewelry for Dog and Cat People

Stacey Bowers

Cat Lady Necklace with Whiskers and Dog Mom Necklace with Paw Prints were just added to the Bang-Up Betty jewelry online shop.

Cat Lady Necklace with Whiskers and Dog Mom Necklace with Paw Prints were just added to the Bang-Up Betty jewelry online shop.

With National Puppy Day (and our Puppy Party at Argenta Bead Company!) coming up this Saturday, I’ve gone dog and cat crazy in the studio. To celebrate our favorite furry friends, I’ve created a small line of dog- and cat-centric necklaces — and a wolf, too! It’s kind of a dog, right?

Cat and dog moms will love the line of bar necklaces celebrating their fur babies, and I’ve got a couple of bolder designs in the mix, because it wouldn’t be Bang-Up Betty if there weren’t a curse word here and there. These designs are in the web store now and will be available for sale this Saturday (March 23, 2019) from 1-4 p.m. at Argenta Bead Company in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas, during our Puppy Party. Speaking of, you’ve still got time to order a pet ID tag that benefits Out of the Woods Animal Rescue before the party.

This Cat Mom Necklace with adorable stamped whiskers is the purrrrrfect gift for cat lovers.

This Cat Mom Necklace with adorable stamped whiskers is the purrrrrfect gift for cat lovers.

Aaaoooooo! This Lone Wolf Necklace with a textured brass wolf charm is for those who don’t run with the pack.

Aaaoooooo! This Lone Wolf Necklace with a textured brass wolf charm is for those who don’t run with the pack.

This stamped Dog Mom Necklace has the pawfect little paw print accents.

This stamped Dog Mom Necklace has the pawfect little paw print accents.

Raise your paw if you speak cat? This stamped Cat Whisperer Necklace shows the world you’re fluent. It comes in “Dog Whisperer,” too!

Raise your paw if you speak cat? This stamped Cat Whisperer Necklace shows the world you’re fluent. It comes in “Dog Whisperer,” too!

Because you’re top dog around here. This Queen Bitch Necklace has a solid brass, textured dog charm in the sassiest pose.

Because you’re top dog around here. This Queen Bitch Necklace has a solid brass, textured dog charm in the sassiest pose.

How about the sterling silver Dachshund charm on this wiener dog necklace??

How about the sterling silver Dachshund charm on this wiener dog necklace??


Spring 2018 Collection

Stacey Bowers

I've been furiously hammering jewelry in my little North Little Rock studio this spring and feeling majorly inspired. Here's what's new at Bang-Up Betty! Flip through the gallery below to see all 15 new styles, including handmade necklaces and bracelets, enamel lapel pins, feminist bumper stickers and more jewelry and apparel made in Arkansas.