My love for metal stamping began over 10 years ago when I ordered a custom necklace after my oldest daughter was born. I've always been creative, so I always thought it was a hobby I could pick up on. Fast forward 4 years when my husband bought me my first metal stamp set...which sat in the closet for approximately 5 years (!!!) before I even attempted stamping. Basically once I started, I didn't stop and have been doing metal stamping for over 2 years now. 

What I love most about metal stamping is that the possibilities are endless. All of my pieces are stamped to order, so there's always room for your own customization on your item. I offer many different sayings in my online shop, but my main focus is quite frankly swear words...because you can't find those in everyone's shop, and because I've always had a bit of a potty mouth (sorry mom!) I also try to make a lot of pieces to empower women because women are badasses that need to be celebrated more! I also have quite a few mental health awareness pieces, as I believe that depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues need to be discussed more openly and not have such a stigma around them. My personality is reflected greatly in the pieces I make and I love when I find people that appreciate what I do. My goal is to make things that will speak to you, no matter what you might be going through. I want to make things that will encourage you, empower you, inspire you, and if I get you to laugh along the way, then I've done my job!

Thanks so much for taking the time to check out my shop! I hope you find a piece that speaks to you.

~ Kristin (the 'K' in Candidly K Handmade)