Black Crow Designs

05/30/2026

I am changing things up this summer but finalizing deets!! Be on the lookout for a more detailed announcement with info this weekend! It is time for some changes…not just for my and my mental health but for you all too!!

Can you guess what it is?? The first person to guess, will get a gift certificate to the shop!

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05/24/2026

In case you missed the reel, here is the finished Office Sweet Office sign with the 3in interchangeable round that was done for Alton Redbird Principal. How stinkin cute is it??

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05/23/2026

From beginning to end….this was a custom order last weekend that was for a gift this week for a principal in Alton. I will be adding the Alton Redbird 3in round interchangeable to the options in the shop. How stinking cute is this??

Love supporting local peeps with their needs and requests and always happy to do custom pieces. I’m working on other Alton things and STL inserts but what else would you like to see?

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05/22/2026

I have made the decision based on it being a holiday weekend and having a tough week at my full time job, that I am taking the weekend off. It is also Adam and I’s 18th Anniversary this weekend and I want to be present and honor that…let’s face it, he puts up with a lot… from my craziness to prepping for events and everything in between.

I am still open to take on personal and custom requests, just send me a message and also taking orders for custom furniture painting.

Please know how much I love and cherish everyone that walks in the door. To be completely honest, I am tired and just need some downtime.

Thank you for your understanding! We also have open paints next week in the evening and would love to see you!!

As always….every paint is basically an open paint. If there is a date and time for you that works, just message me and and tell me what you want to paint and I will have it ready for you

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

More earrings done! Just love these, especially the throwback ones!! Which are your faves?

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05/20/2026

Gah!!! I love Valerie and I love the candle bar!! Everytime I burn mine, I think of her and the amazing business she is growing!! Support small and local. We depend on YOU.

✨ MIX • MELT • CREATE ✨
Join us for a fun and creative evening at Black Crow Design…. With Milkhouse Candle Bar presented by Peaceful Pours! 🕯️💕

📍 Black Crow Designs - 2521 State Street, Alton IL
🗓️ Wednesday, May 20
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Create your own custom scent blend using colorful scented wax beads! Layer your favorite fragrances, mix colors, and design a candle that is completely unique to you ✨

💗 Custom Candle Jar — $12
🫧 Wax Bead Bag for Wax Melts — $10

Choose from scents like:
🍓 Strawberry Patch
🍑 Peaches & Poppies
🌸 Pink Guava
🍷 Raspberry Sangria
🍍 Pineapple Gelato
☁️ Cotton Blossom
🍰 Vanilla Cake
🤎 Sweet To***co
…and more!

Perfect for:
✨ Girls’ night out
✨ Mother/Daughter time
✨ Teacher gifts
✨ Summer fun
✨ Treating yourself

No reservations needed — just stop in, get creative, and make your own signature scent! 💕

05/17/2026

Being able to start making these earrings from left over wood has been such a fun time. Working on more custom characters, I have some more that are cut and need painted before I share….what would you like to see??

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05/16/2026

This is what is happening among other things! Love being able to customize and bring clients vision to fruition!

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05/11/2026

I may be a little late posting today, but every mom has been on my heart. I truly hope you all had a FABULOUS day 💐

For those who know me, you know this day isn’t an easy one. And for those who may be newer here, I want to share a piece of my story…

We weren’t able to have children, and we spent years battling infertility. There were surgeries, treatments, and more emotional and physical pain than I can fully put into words. After a long journey, I made the very difficult decision to have a full hysterectomy. It wasn’t something I chose lightly—it came after years of trying, hoping, and heartbreak.

Mother’s Day still feels heavy. Time has helped in some ways, but it hasn’t taken away the questions. I still find myself asking God “why?” at times… and that can be the hardest part. I’ve been told I would have been a great mom, and I’ve wrestled with why that wasn’t meant for me.

But I’m continuing to learn to trust that this is the path meant for my life, even when I don’t fully understand it.

To my friends and family who checked on me today—thank you. Your love means more than you know.

And to anyone else who struggles today, who feels a quiet ache or carries a different kind of story—please know you are not alone. I see you, and I’m right there with you 🤍

Whether you’re loving your fur babies, pouring into nieces and nephews, or simply carrying that nurturing, motherly heart—you are important, you are seen, and you are a momma in your own way.