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 series with a heartfelt look at how our handmade angel ornaments tell your story. In Part 1, I shared our Texas-made process, and in Part 2, I explained why our Mother’s Angels^® outshine mass-produced decor. Now, let’s explore how these handcrafted keepsakes capture life’s moments — from joy to remembrance — and why they’re so special in today’s tough economy.

Angel Ornaments as Storytellers

Every Mother’s Angels^® ornament is a tiny storyteller. My husband Chris and I design each one to hold meaning, whether it’s a butterfly for transformation, a sea turtle for resilience, or a peony for love. They're handcrafted with sapele wood, MDF, and acrylic sheets and are influenced by the look of stained glass, durable enough for year-round display. Their slight quirks — a unique mark or subtle variation — make them yours. Not everyone loves handmade, and that’s okay. But for those who do, our angel ornaments feel like a nice, warm hug.

Here’s how they tell your story:

• Personal Motifs: Choose a design that speaks to you, like a paw print for a beloved pet or your birth flower for a birthday.

• Emotional Ties: We’ve heard from customers who say a butterfly ornament helped them through a miscarriage or loss — and others who gifted a nurse ornament to celebrate a big career moment or to thank them for helping a loved one through a medical journey.

• Lasting Memories: With a flat base for easy display and durable materials, these keepsakes are designed to be cherished for years to come.

Our Craft, Your Support

Creating these angel ornaments takes heart and hustle. We hand draw each design, vectorize it in Adobe Illustrator, and test prototypes, often inspired by your stories. This takes hours, and in this sluggish economy, it’s tough. I juggle roles — designer, marketer, packer — without paid time off or benefits. Chris, my professional animator husband, adds magic when he can. Rising costs for machinery, software, and shipping, plus complex state tax laws, make small business life a challenge. Some days, I’m ready to throw in the towel, but your support keeps us going and your kind words and stories remind us of why we do what we do.

We source materials from U.S. small businesses, some using imported wood or acrylic sheets or crafting their own. We’ve dodged tariff hits so far, but we’re vigilant. When we hire local assistants, it gives them purpose and supports our North Texas community.

Find Your Story

Your stories light up our world. One customer keeps her collection of angel ornaments in a sunny springtime retreat, a place where she reflects on memories of her late husband. Another gifted a butterfly and hummingbird design to family members, offering comfort for the loss of a close loved one. And when a customer’s cousin suffered a miscarriage, she chose a yellow rose ornament — not just for her cousin, but for others in her family to remember a life lost. These heartfelt moments remind us why we do what we do. Our Mother’s Angels^® ornaments aren’t just decorations — they’re pieces of your heart, handcrafted with love. Ready to find yours? Explore the collection and let an angel ornament tell your story.

Explore Our Collection of Angel Ornaments

Read Part 1: "The Art of Crafting Handmade Angel Ornaments in Texas"

Read Part 2: "Handmade vs. Mass-Produced Angel Ornaments"