Conversations with Forged Flare

Part 3 of Crafting Meaning with Angel Ornaments Read Part 1: "The Art of Crafting Handmade Angel Ornaments in Texas" Read Part 2: "Handmade vs. Mass-Produced Angel Ornaments" Hey, friends! I’m Jen from Forged Flare®, and I’m wrapping up our...

Part 2 of Crafting Meaning with Angel Ornaments Read Part 1: "The Art of Crafting Handmade Angel Ornaments in Texas" Read Part 3: "How Angel Ornaments Tell Your Story" Hey, friends! I’m Jen from Forged Flare®. In Part 1: "The...

Part 1 of Crafting Meaning with Angel Ornaments Read Part 2: "Handmade vs. Mass-Produced Angel Ornaments" Read Part 3: "How Angel Ornaments Tell Your Story" Hey, friends! I’m Jen, the heart behind Forged Flare®. I craft original handmade angel ornaments...

Jen shares her personal journey of overcoming struggles with health, anxiety, and self-acceptance, highlighting the importance of love, faith, and self-care. A heartfelt reflection on how Valentine’s Day feels a little different this year.

Over the years, I've noticed something fascinating about customer behavior: the way people shop and what they expect from products can vary greatly depending on the platform they've been "trained" on. Let me explain. Shoppers who buy from Amazon often...

Customer reviews and star ratings are intended to help buyers make informed decisions and to provide valuable feedback to businesses. On paper, this system sounds like a win-win scenario. However, in practice, the review system is riddled with flaws that...

October 15th marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, and today, I want to share something deeply personal — a story about my sister Kristine, who died when she was just a day old. Kristine was born on November 15th,...

A Personal Story & Tips to Protect Yourself This Holiday Season As we head into the holiday season, shopping for gifts should bring joy and excitement. Unfortunately, it can also bring a rise in scam websites that prey on unsuspecting...

As we come to the close of summer and move toward our busiest time of the year, I wanted to take a moment to share some personal news with you. Many of you who follow our journey know how much...

We’re thrilled to announce the release of our brand new bluebird design, and we wanted to give you a sneak peek behind the scenes at the creative process behind our Mother’s Angels® ornaments. Tapping Into My Artistic Side Each of...

Introduction At Forged Flare®, we’ve always taken pride in creating unique, handcrafted Mother’s Angels® ornaments that resonate with individuality and add the personal touch of being handcrafted. When Oriental Trading Company, a giant in the world of value-priced party supplies...

Mother's Day holds a spectrum of emotions for many of us, and I'm no exception. Growing up in West Michigan, nurtured by loving parents and two older sisters who often acted as additional mothers, I always imagined motherhood in my...