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Bang-Up Betty: A Unique, Must-See New Gift Shop and Jewelry Store in North Little Rock Arkansas

Stacey Bowers

Bring your sense of wonder and your sense of humor to this unique new gift shop and jewelry store located in North Little Rock’s historic Argenta arts neighborhood.

Bring your sense of wonder and your sense of humor to this unique new gift shop and jewelry store located in North Little Rock’s historic Argenta arts neighborhood.

Bang-Up Betty’s unique, snarky and well-made jewelry can now be found alongside hundreds of fun, quirky and unusual gifts inside its new Argenta storefront located at 429 Main Street in North Little Rock, Arkansas, right above Ristorante Capeo. Expect to find one-of-a-kind locally made art and pottery at this fun new gift shop as well as hilarious and thoughtful gifts and Bang-Up Betty’s lapel pins, handmade jewelry, stickers, t-shirts and totes. Arkansas jewelry maker Bang-Up Betty is known for its nationally-acclaimed Arkansas-made hand-stamped, cast bronze and custom jewelry. Bang-Up Betty's hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 11-5:30 and Saturdays 11-5, and custom jewelry making and curbside assistance will be offered soon. To keep shoppers safe during the pandemic, masks are required over your nose and mouth at all times inside the store.

In keeping with the arts neighborhood vibe, the store is painted with a retro rainbow mural painted by North Little Rock artist Levi Agee. The gift shop also sells art by lots of local and regional Arkansas artists.

In keeping with the arts neighborhood vibe, the store is painted with a retro rainbow mural painted by North Little Rock artist Levi Agee. The gift shop also sells art by lots of local and regional Arkansas artists.

Bring your sense of wonder and your sense of humor to this new gift shop and jewelry store located in North Little Rock’s historic Argenta arts neighborhood. In keeping with the arts neighborhood vibe, the store is painted with a retro rainbow mural painted by North Little Rock artist Levi Agee. The store also sells art by lots of local and regional Arkansas artists, including Hot Springs ceramicist Carla Churchwell, Little Rock macrame artist Creative Cords, original pieces by North Little Rock visual artist Sulac, hand-blended loose-leaf tea by Little Rock’s Abbi’s Teas and Things, art prints by Sherwood-based designer Lee Lee Arts + Design, greeting cards by Maumelle-based painter Sherry J. Williamson, and much more.

The Bang-Up Betty store itself is a unique and fun sight to see. Store owner and jewelry designer Stacey Bowers sourced mostly vintage when bringing the gift shop to life, using authentic vintage rattan furniture, a century-old glass jewelry case, funky tile-top table, and dozens of fun and colorful accent pieces like painted columns and decorated busts all throughout the shop.

The Bang-Up Betty store itself is a unique and fun sight to see. Store owner and jewelry designer Stacey Bowers sourced mostly vintage when bringing the gift shop to life, using authentic vintage rattan furniture, a century-old glass jewelry case, funky tile-top table, and dozens of fun and colorful accent pieces like painted columns and decorated busts all throughout the shop.

The Bang-Up Betty store itself is a unique and fun sight to see. Store owner and jewelry designer Stacey Bowers sourced mostly vintage when bringing the gift shop to life, using authentic vintage rattan furniture, a century-old glass jewelry case, funky tile-top table, and dozens of fun and colorful accent pieces like painted columns and decorated busts all throughout the shop. The building housing Bang-Up Betty was built in the 1800s, with gorgeous patterned ceilings, tons of natural light and a view of the historic Baker House Bed and Breakfast through the window.

The curated gift offerings at the Bang-Up Betty gift shop include hilarious socks and greeting cards; phenomenal nontoxic candles; vegan candy and snacks; gourmet artisan chocolate, and of course unique handmade local jewelry.

The curated gift offerings at the Bang-Up Betty gift shop include hilarious socks and greeting cards; phenomenal nontoxic candles; vegan candy and snacks; gourmet artisan chocolate, and of course unique handmade local jewelry.

While so many of the gifts at Bang-Up Betty are sourced locally, many are from unique designers and small businesses across the nation. The curated gift offerings at the shop include hilarious socks and greeting cards; phenomenal nontoxic candles; vegan candy and snacks; gourmet artisan chocolate; funky and unusual tableware; fun party supplies; bright and beautiful home decor; funny t-shirts; feminist lapel pins and stickers; and tons more. Come to this gift shop with your sense of humor!

The building housing Bang-Up Betty’s gift shop and jewelry store was built in the 1800s, with gorgeous patterned ceilings, tons of natural light and a view of the historic Baker House Bed and Breakfast through the window. Through another window is historic Main Street in downtown North Little Rock, Arkansas.

The building housing Bang-Up Betty’s gift shop and jewelry store was built in the 1800s, with gorgeous patterned ceilings, tons of natural light and a view of the historic Baker House Bed and Breakfast through the window. Through another window is historic Main Street in downtown North Little Rock, Arkansas.

If your’e a history nerd, book worm, Greek mythology geek or art lover, you’re going to love this gift shop! Bang-Up Betty is known for its intelligent jewelry lines that draw inspiration from Greek mythology, art history, marine biology and a love of reading. The store echoes these values with many of its gift choices.

If your’e a history nerd, book worm, Greek mythology geek or art lover, you’re going to love this gift shop! Bang-Up Betty is known for its intelligent jewelry lines that draw inspiration from Greek mythology, art history, marine biology and a love of reading. The store echoes these values with many of its gift choices.

If your’e a history nerd, book worm, Greek mythology geek or art lover, you’re going to love this gift shop! Bang-Up Betty is known for its intelligent jewelry lines that draw inspiration from Greek mythology, art history, marine biology and a love of reading. The store echoes these values with many of its gift choices.

The Handmade Shop Local and Online Arkansas Gift Guide 2020

Stacey Bowers

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Every holiday season, I like to round up some of my current favorites in a little gift guide that highlights Arkansas artisans, artists and makers to help you shop small and shop local. Normally I’d show off new finds from craft shows or new things at our shop, but since I’m shopping online as much as possible this year to keep myself at home, I thought I’d focus on Arkansas made gifts you can have delivered straight to your door. From pottery to lapel pins, tea to trinkets, this guide has stocking stuffers and heartfelt gifts that will make this holiday season magical despite how strange this year is. Handmade gifts make the best gifts!

Every time I see potter Mariah Hatta share one of her adorable ceramic pigs, it makes me squeal with delight. Mariah creates unique pottery under the name House of Terriers, and right now she’s part of the Arkansas Art Center’s virtual Museum School…

Every time I see potter Mariah Hatta share one of her adorable ceramic pigs, it makes me squeal with delight. Mariah creates unique pottery under the name House of Terriers, and right now she’s part of the Arkansas Art Center’s virtual Museum School Sale, so these little piggies can cry “wee wee wee” all the way home to your tree without you having to leave the house. Check out Mariah’s work here. This gift is also great for hog callers. Woo pig!


This year, my good friend Ashlee Nobel of Lee Lee Arts + Design collaborated with East Sixth Brewing Company and me to create a beer inspired by Bang-Up Betty, and we used Ashlee’s incredible cat skull art in the design for the beer we named Betty’s…

This year, my good friend Ashlee Nobel of Lee Lee Arts + Design collaborated with East Sixth Brewing Company and me to create a beer inspired by Bang-Up Betty, and we used Ashlee’s incredible cat skull art in the design for the beer we named Betty’s Ninth Life. This clever cat skull art print lives in my studio now, and you can get Ashlee’s beautiful art on everything from pillows to blankets to hoodies. Check out her new yoga collection for the yogis on your list! See Ashlee’s work here.

A couple of months ago, I released my Siren Collection of handmade bronze jewelry inspired by Greek Mythology. This jewelry is handmade in Arkansas by me, and I chose to feature the Artemis Moon Necklace with crossed arrows in this gift guide. The A…

A couple of months ago, I released my Siren Collection of handmade bronze jewelry inspired by Greek Mythology. This jewelry is handmade in Arkansas by me, and I chose to feature the Artemis Moon Necklace with crossed arrows in this gift guide. The Artemis necklace is elegant, meaningful an mystical, much like the rest of the Siren Collection. See the whole collection of handmade Greek mythology jewelry here.

I’m absolutely OBSESSED with Abbi’s Teas and Things in Hillcrest, and I’m so proud of how she’s gone the extra mile to keep her business safe during the pandemic. You can find Abbi Siler at her outdoor tea stand Wednesdays and Saturdays, or you can …

I’m absolutely OBSESSED with Abbi’s Teas and Things in Hillcrest, and I’m so proud of how she’s gone the extra mile to keep her business safe during the pandemic. You can find Abbi Siler at her outdoor tea stand Wednesdays and Saturdays, or you can shop her blends online. Right now I’m all about the Cherry Fig, but I also highly recommend the Banana Nut Roo, Turmeric Sunrise and Cherry Chamomile. Shop Abbi’s Teas online here.

I’d say it’s a happy coincidence that my favorite little gift shop in Little Rock also stocks lots of Arkansas made products, but Cindi Booth is too wonderful a curator of handmade goods to chalk it up to serendipity. Candles are like booze; they al…

I’d say it’s a happy coincidence that my favorite little gift shop in Little Rock also stocks lots of Arkansas made products, but Cindi Booth is too wonderful a curator of handmade goods to chalk it up to serendipity. Candles are like booze; they almost always make a great gift. And these locally made candles come in adorable vintage-style jars, so they look great in your home. You can shop TONS of incredible things on the Stifft Station Gifts website. Here is a link to the candles in many scents.

Funny and feminist enamel lapel pins and stickers make perfect stocking stuffers, coworker gifts, teacher gifts and angsty teenager (or angsty grown-up) gifts. My line of enamel pins is huge, so you’ll likely find something perfect for a funny, sass…

Funny and feminist enamel lapel pins and stickers make perfect stocking stuffers, coworker gifts, teacher gifts and angsty teenager (or angsty grown-up) gifts. My line of enamel pins is huge, so you’ll likely find something perfect for a funny, sassy person in your life. Shop Bang-Up Betty enamel pins and stickers here.

Speaking of great enamel lapel pins, Little Rock textile artist, poet and author Crystal Mercer released a collection of enamel pins this year that are phenomenal. Choose from “Black Glow Matters,” “An Arrest Is Not Enough,” her Duafe Pin or Normali…

Speaking of great enamel lapel pins, Little Rock textile artist, poet and author Crystal Mercer released a collection of enamel pins this year that are phenomenal. Choose from “Black Glow Matters,” “An Arrest Is Not Enough,” her Duafe Pin or Normalizing Nipples pin, and be sure to check out the Kickstarter she just announced for her forthcoming book “From Cotton to Silk: The Magic of Black Hair,” to be released by Et Alia Press. Check out Crystal’s work here.

And speaking of Et Alia Press, the bookworms on your list are bound to love something from this local “small press for big voices.” Be sure to check out “The Hospice Doctor’s Widow” by Jennifer O’Brien or “But First, Save 10” by Sarah-Catherine Guti…

And speaking of Et Alia Press, the bookworms on your list are bound to love something from this local “small press for big voices.” Be sure to check out “The Hospice Doctor’s Widow” by Jennifer O’Brien or “But First, Save 10” by Sarah-Catherine Gutierrez. I read Sarah-Catherine’s book a couple of months ago and I couldn’t recommend it enough for pointers on how to get your savings on track. Check out Et Alia press here.

I’ve been a fan of Tub Tonics for a long time. Andrea knows how to make a damn fine bath bomb. Like the skull bath bomb in the intro photo to this gift guide? Amazing! Andrea makes perfect little gift sets on her site too, so you can cross someone c…

I’ve been a fan of Tub Tonics for a long time. Andrea knows how to make a damn fine bath bomb. Like the skull bath bomb in the intro photo to this gift guide? Amazing! Andrea makes perfect little gift sets on her site too, so you can cross someone completely off your list in one place. Check out her soaps, bath bombs, gift sets and more here.

I’m in love with macrame by Creative Cords. Amy Darragh’s wall hangings, like the pink one in my intro photo to this gift guide, make my heart sing, but I’m extra in love with her adorable macrame Christmas ornaments she’s been sharing lately. Check…

I’m in love with macrame by Creative Cords. Amy Darragh’s wall hangings, like the pink one in my intro photo to this gift guide, make my heart sing, but I’m extra in love with her adorable macrame Christmas ornaments she’s been sharing lately. Check out Creative Cords macrame here.

I’m always in awe of the way Erin Pierce of Organized Chaos Collection harvests beauty all around us in the form of Arkansas plants, insects, spider webs and other natural things and turns them into breathtaking art and jewelry. Erin takes pride in …

I’m always in awe of the way Erin Pierce of Organized Chaos Collection harvests beauty all around us in the form of Arkansas plants, insects, spider webs and other natural things and turns them into breathtaking art and jewelry. Erin takes pride in finding and pressing her own flowers to make these gorgeous sun catchers. See more of Erin’s work here.

Whether you want perfectly cute cookies for the holidays, need a great cookie mix to make your own, or are looking for recipes to make holiday desserts from scratch, Sarah DeClerk of Ann Potter Baking has you covered! She even has DIY cookie kits yo…

Whether you want perfectly cute cookies for the holidays, need a great cookie mix to make your own, or are looking for recipes to make holiday desserts from scratch, Sarah DeClerk of Ann Potter Baking has you covered! She even has DIY cookie kits you can order online to decorate yourself, and she JUST released a cookbook! Check out Ann Potter Baking here.

This year, it’s more important than ever to shop small, and I hope this Arkansas gift guide helps you cross a few names off your list while getting those warm and fuzzies you get when you support an awesome small business you believe in. Happy (and safe!) holiday shopping!

Shop Local Gift Guide: Arkansas Made Gifts

Stacey Bowers

Looking to shop small and local this holiday season? This gift guide of Arkansas made goodies will make things easy for you.

Looking to shop small and local this holiday season? This gift guide of Arkansas made goodies will make things easy for you.

‘Tis the season for finding great gifts for the people you love. There’s something extra special about unwrapping a gift with handmade, local character and a story to go along with it, not to mention that for every $1 spent with small businesses, 67 cents stays within the local community*.

To help make community-boosting local shopping super easy for you this season, I rounded up a collection of my favorite Arkansas-made and -designed products by local artists and artisans. From handmade jewelry to delicious jams to card games that’ll keep your family get-togethers interesting, there are things for every person on your list at every price range. And to make it extra extra easy, you can find all of these Arkansas-made creations at Stifft Station Gifts in Little Rock.

Bear Kingdom Vineyard, based in Little Rock, Arkansas, makes delectable jams and jellies in dozens of flavors. Find blackberry, muscadine, mango, pomegranate, strawberry, cherry and more at Stifft Station Gifts for $5.99.

Bear Kingdom Vineyard, based in Little Rock, Arkansas, makes delectable jams and jellies in dozens of flavors. Find blackberry, muscadine, mango, pomegranate, strawberry, cherry and more at Stifft Station Gifts for $5.99.

Cindi Booth creates these beautiful woven wall-hangings by hand, and they come in a variety of colors. $24.99 at Stifft Station Gifts.

Cindi Booth creates these beautiful woven wall-hangings by hand, and they come in a variety of colors. $24.99 at Stifft Station Gifts.

Get whatever you like stamped onto a brass key tag by North Little Rock jewelry maker Bang-Up Betty, or choose from a lineup of hilarious sayings that are sure to make the recipient laugh out loud. Bang-Up Betty custom stamps jewelry and key tags at…

Get whatever you like stamped onto a brass key tag by North Little Rock jewelry maker Bang-Up Betty, or choose from a lineup of hilarious sayings that are sure to make the recipient laugh out loud. Bang-Up Betty custom stamps jewelry and key tags at Stifft Station Gifts Tuesday and Thursday from 11-6 p.m. $22 at Stifft Station Gifts and here.

Pure Soy candles are hand poured in Saline County, Arkansas, and available in dozens of delightful scents at Stifft Station Gifts. My personal favorite is “Passionate Kisses” because it gets that song stuck in my head. $8-$15.

Pure Soy candles are hand poured in Saline County, Arkansas, and available in dozens of delightful scents at Stifft Station Gifts. My personal favorite is “Passionate Kisses” because it gets that song stuck in my head. $8-$15.

Wear your Arkansas pride for all to see with a locally-printed t-shirt. Find Arkansas-themed and humorous shirts, like this Arkansas shirt by North Little Rock artist Erin Lang (ArkieStyle) in all sizes at Stifft Station Gifts. $25.

Wear your Arkansas pride for all to see with a locally-printed t-shirt. Find Arkansas-themed and humorous shirts, like this Arkansas shirt by North Little Rock artist Erin Lang (ArkieStyle) in all sizes at Stifft Station Gifts. $25.

Give something with an extra personal touch. North Little Rock jewelry designer Bang-Up Betty’s line of birthstone jewelry is dainty and colorful and can be custom created with multiple birthstones. Bang-Up Betty hand-wraps birthstone necklaces Tues…

Give something with an extra personal touch. North Little Rock jewelry designer Bang-Up Betty’s line of birthstone jewelry is dainty and colorful and can be custom created with multiple birthstones. Bang-Up Betty hand-wraps birthstone necklaces Tuesday and Thursday at Stifft Station Gifts in Little Rock, or you can order a necklace here. $46.

Just about everybody loves honey —not vegans— and Stifft Station Gifts is honey haven. Find local creamed honey and raw honey —people say it helps with allergies!— as well as an entire display of honey accessories and honeybee tea towels, jewelry, a…

Just about everybody loves honey —not vegans— and Stifft Station Gifts is honey haven. Find local creamed honey and raw honey —people say it helps with allergies!— as well as an entire display of honey accessories and honeybee tea towels, jewelry, and more starting at $4.

Handmade pottery is always a magical gift. Valerie Hanks-Goetz‘s (AKA Native Works) handmade ceramic creations are made in Bigelow, Arkansas. This beautiful trinket dish is only $5, and you can find spoon rests, horse hair pottery, and adorable “mug…

Handmade pottery is always a magical gift. Valerie Hanks-Goetz‘s (AKA Native Works) handmade ceramic creations are made in Bigelow, Arkansas. This beautiful trinket dish is only $5, and you can find spoon rests, horse hair pottery, and adorable “mug-ly” mugs —spoiler alert: they’re not ugly— for incredible prices at Stifft Station Gifts.

Local jewelry designer Cindi Booth (AKA Bijou Booth) makes these cute, clever enameled “lucky penny” earrings out of real pennies. They come in a variety of poppy and neutral colors and have matching necklaces. $30 at Stifft Station Gifts.

Local jewelry designer Cindi Booth (AKA Bijou Booth) makes these cute, clever enameled “lucky penny” earrings out of real pennies. They come in a variety of poppy and neutral colors and have matching necklaces. $30 at Stifft Station Gifts.

Local potter Lois Davis creates these cute ceramic Arkansas-shaped magnets in two sizes with glazed and raku finishes in many colors. $3-$5 at Stifft Station Gifts.

Local potter Lois Davis creates these cute ceramic Arkansas-shaped magnets in two sizes with glazed and raku finishes in many colors. $3-$5 at Stifft Station Gifts.

Little Rock comedian, musician and all-around creative Adam Hogg created People-Person card game with illustrations by Arkansas artists, so the game is not only fun, it’s fun to look at. $15 at Stifft Station Gifts.

Little Rock comedian, musician and all-around creative Adam Hogg created People-Person card game with illustrations by Arkansas artists, so the game is not only fun, it’s fun to look at. $15 at Stifft Station Gifts.

There’s no better way to warm up in cold weather than with a hand-woven scarf or cowl, and with an entire yarn store within Stifft Station Gifts, you better believe we’re scarf central. Hand-woven creations start at $25 and come in all the colors of…

There’s no better way to warm up in cold weather than with a hand-woven scarf or cowl, and with an entire yarn store within Stifft Station Gifts, you better believe we’re scarf central. Hand-woven creations start at $25 and come in all the colors of the rainbow. They are made locally by Cindi Booth and Pam Gibson.

From face oil to healing salve for feet, muscle rub to natural deodorant, bath soak to moisturizing body butter, Little Rock’s own Kind Folke bath and body products have got you covered from head to toe. Starting at $8 at Stifft Station Gifts.

From face oil to healing salve for feet, muscle rub to natural deodorant, bath soak to moisturizing body butter, Little Rock’s own Kind Folke bath and body products have got you covered from head to toe. Starting at $8 at Stifft Station Gifts.

To me, there’s nothing more meaningful than the gift of learning, and there’s an incredible chance to learn copperplate calligraphy with renowned and published calligrapher Sarah Richardson, an Arkansas native, at Stifft Station Gifts Dec. 22. That’…

To me, there’s nothing more meaningful than the gift of learning, and there’s an incredible chance to learn copperplate calligraphy with renowned and published calligrapher Sarah Richardson, an Arkansas native, at Stifft Station Gifts Dec. 22. That’s just in time to write the most beautiful post-holiday thank you notes ever. $125 includes supplies; Sign up here.

Looking for great stocking stuffers? North Little Rock jewelry designer Bang-Up Betty’s array of funny and feminist lapel pins should do the trick—and maybe ruffle some feathers. $13 at Stifft Station Gifts or here.

Looking for great stocking stuffers? North Little Rock jewelry designer Bang-Up Betty’s array of funny and feminist lapel pins should do the trick—and maybe ruffle some feathers. $13 at Stifft Station Gifts or here.

Stifft Station Gifts is located at 3009 W. Markham Street in Little Rock, Arkansas, right next to the Oyster Bar. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Stop by Stifft Station Gifts Nov. 30 for Small Business Saturday with freebies, discounts, drinks and chocolates while supplies last and a chance to win a custom stamped cuff by Bang-Up Betty. Get more info here.

*stat from American Express’s Small Business Saturday campaign.

Bang-Up Betty Is Calling Stifft Station Gifts Home: Custom Jewelry Stamped Onsite

Stacey Bowers

Starting in September, you can shop Bang-Up Betty’s extended collection of jewelry and gifts at Stifft Station Gifts in Little Rock or have a custom piece of jewelry made at the gift shop.

Starting in September, you can shop Bang-Up Betty’s extended collection of jewelry and gifts at Stifft Station Gifts in Little Rock or have a custom piece of jewelry made at the gift shop.

Starting September 2019, Bang-Up Betty is calling Stifft Station Gifts home. You’ll be able to browse a huge selection of Bang-Up Betty pins, stickers, gifts and jewelry all in one place and have custom jewelry made while you shop the absolutely magical and gigantic variety of gifts for all ages, handmade jewelry, local goodies, yarn and other crafting supplies that Stiff Station Gifts offers in the heart of the historic Stifft Station neighborhood in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Tuesday, Thursdays and extended hours during the holidays, you’ll be able to drop by Stifft Station Gifts and have custom jewelry stamped while you shop, and Bang-Up Betty’s extended section of jewelry, gifts, pins and more is available during store hours. The Stifft Station Gifts store is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and is located at 3009 W. Markham Street with parking in the rear and a back entrance for convenience.

To celebrate Bang-Up Betty’s new partnership with Stifft Station Gifts, we’re throwing a party Thursday, Sept. 5, from 5-8 p.m. at the boutique. Say hello, enjoy refreshments, see the new digs, and put your name in the hat for prizes; we’ll be doing a giveaway every hour!

Bang-Up Betty is subversive and sweet hand-stamped jewelry made in Little Rock, Arkansas. Starting in September, you can shop Bang-Up Betty at Stifft Station Gifts and have custom jewelry made while you shop.

Bang-Up Betty is subversive and sweet hand-stamped jewelry made in Little Rock, Arkansas. Starting in September, you can shop Bang-Up Betty at Stifft Station Gifts and have custom jewelry made while you shop.

Stifft Station Gifts was opened in 2015 by Cindi Booth, a longtime craftsperson, weaver and artisan jewelry maker behind Bijou Booth jewelry. Her boutique showcases a huge selection of locally made crafts and jewelry as well as gifts for animal-lovers, children, artists, nature-enthusiasts, puzzle-workers, dog and cat parents, cooks, and those with a wicked sense of humor. Learn more about Stifft Station Gifts here. Find Stifft Station Gifts on Instagram and Facebook for updates and new gift inventory.

Stifft Station Gifts offers a bountiful selection of gifts for gardeners, cooks, crafters, nature-lovers, dog and cat parents and more in Little Rock’s historic Stifft Station neighborhood.

Stifft Station Gifts offers a bountiful selection of gifts for gardeners, cooks, crafters, nature-lovers, dog and cat parents and more in Little Rock’s historic Stifft Station neighborhood.

Local jewelry designer Stacey Bowers, AKA Bang-Up Betty, has been hand-stamping funny, fierce and activist statement jewelry since 2013. Bang-Up Betty jewelry, pins and apparel have been published in Bust Magazine, Chris Guillebeau’s 100 Side Hustles, Erin Wood’s Women Make Arkansas, and has been seen on Buzzfeed, Huffington Post and a few celebrities. You can find updates from Bang-Up Betty on Instagram and Facebook and at bangupbetty.com.

Find Handmade Jewelry and Gifts in Arkansas for the Holidays

Stacey Bowers

A glimpse inside the studio of artisan jewelry designer Bang-Up Betty, who will be stamping jewelry on location at two Little Rock boutiques in December.

A glimpse inside the studio of artisan jewelry designer Bang-Up Betty, who will be stamping jewelry on location at two Little Rock boutiques in December.

Come watch me work this December, and shop local and handmade for the holidays!

Arkansas jewelry designer Stacey Bowers of Bang-Up Betty will be onsite with a huge selection of hilarious and sweet hand-stamped jewelry, enamel pins, koozies, stickers and more at two Little Rock boutiques in December. She'll also be stamping custom orders ONSITE! Pick your phrase, your metal, your charms and watch it happen before your eyes. Whether you need stocking stuffers or that perfect special something, she's got you covered. You could even get your whole gift list knocked out between Bang-Up Betty and the clever, quirky gifts at Moxy and the local art and delicious tea at Abbi’s Teas and Things!

Sunday, December 2

Moxy Modern Mercantile

1419 Main Street in Little Rock

11 am - 3 pm

Sunday, December 16

Abbi’s Teas and Things

2622 Kavanaugh Boulevard in Hillcrest, Little Rock

2 - 6 pm

December 7- 8

Fayetteville friends, catch Bang-Up Betty jewelry in Fayetteville, Arkansas, December 7-8 at the Nerd Prom and Winter Wonderland hosted by Cattywampus Co-op!

Find funny, sweet and feminist jewelry in our online shop or at one of the several shopping events  held in Arkansas in December, where Bang-Up Betty will be stamping and making jewelry onsite so you can take it home with you right then and there.

Find funny, sweet and feminist jewelry in our online shop or at one of the several shopping events held in Arkansas in December, where Bang-Up Betty will be stamping and making jewelry onsite so you can take it home with you right then and there.

Photography by Katie Childs.

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.

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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Pop-Up Shop at Electric Ghost, August 6

Stacey Bowers

Arkansas handmade jewelry designer Bang-Up Betty pairs with Little Rock screen printers Electric Ghost.

Arkansas handmade jewelry designer Bang-Up Betty pairs with Little Rock screen printers Electric Ghost.

Bang-Up Betty is setting up shop at the most magical place on earth! Stop by Electric Ghost Screenprinting (1218 Main Street in Little Rock) between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday, August 6, and pick up the newest summer designs as well as classic favorites in sweet and subversive hand-stamped jewelry, enamel lapel pins, high quality stickers and apparel printed right here at Electric Ghost.

Have brunch at one of the many mouthwatering restaurants nearby, grab groceries at the Bernice Garden Farmers Market, do a little shopping, pot a succulent at Electric Ghost, and make it a great morning in SoMa!

Don't Touch Me Cactus Handmade Necklace by Arkansas jewelry designer Bang-Up Betty

Don't Touch Me Cactus Handmade Necklace by Arkansas jewelry designer Bang-Up Betty

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