AMANDA DOHERTY DESIGNS, LLC

Let’s play a game: Snow? Or Ash? Boulder and Superior, it looks like 2021 isn’t quite done with you yet 😬 Sending prayers and encouragement your way Colorado friends.

Yes, Mason? 😅

Half of the beauty of any wood product is the grain of the wood itself ♥️ Cherry will forever be a favorite in my shop

My origin story popped up on Facebook memories this morning 😂 It all started here friends! 9 years ago I decided I was sick of a wall and by God that wall came down. But then I had to build a beam and a butcher block counter to correct it. Humble beginnings my friends! But if you ever feel this much joy from picking up a hammer, you may be destined to become a small business owner down the road 😁

We did it guys!! 1k sales as of 10:55 PM Dec 1 2021. This small but mighty Etsy account has been a force to be reckoned with. Sure our website has seen some exciting growth this year but when I tell you that these 1k sales included every necklace I stamped to bring my son home from South Korea, every cutting board that let me move to northern Colorado to plant a church in Fort Collins, and now every #colorado14er I’ve engraved to bring my husband home to partner with me as we launch our second business, @etsy empowered us in so many ways to launch the life we were called to live. Thank you guys from the bottom of my heart for continuing to support Amanda Doherty Designs, LLC and for letting me bombard your feed with new gifts and products on the daily. Really, friend, you’re the best!

Enjoy this snaggletooth smile and paper bag snowflakes! Christmas vomited all over the Doherty household today. Excited to get the holidays started 🎅🏻🎄

Move over Jeff Bezos, you’ve had your fun ✌️ today is all about the little guys 🥂 Can I just say, I LOVE that there’s a day specifically to celebrate the #smallbusinessowners who have taken the risk to set aside the stability of a steady paycheck to bet on their dreams and break the molds life may have set for them. Sure the convenience of 2-day delivery can be tempting, but I just can’t bring myself to support large corporations anymore and let me tell you why. It’s because I’ve seen the smile that pops on my kiddo’s face when that iconic cha-ching sound pings unexpectedly on my phone. It’s because I’ve spent more than a few nights binging our favorite TV shows while Matt removes the day’s splinters from my hands so I can hand sketch the designs for the orders that just came in. It’s because I’ve seen Matt learn more about shipping rates and deadlines than any USPS worker should know. But mostly it’s because I’ve seen the feast or famine roller coaster that somehow has kept food on our table, doctor bills paid, tithe in the basket, and a roof over our heads. 2021 changed the game for many of us, I won’t deny it. Our family took a risk back in June to rely fully on our two small businesses @amandadohertydesigns and @amandadohertypress with no safety nets and no plan Bs. And look how God turned up 😘 Cheers to all of my fellow small business peeps this morning. I’m rooting for you today just as much as we’re prepping to celebrate #smallbusinesssaturday ourselves. Embrace the day, friends. #shopsmall and help your neighbors, friends, and colleagues set themselves up for a strong start to the new year. #shoplocal so your investment will drive growth and influence in your city. Give a shout-out to your favorite small businesses in the comments so we can support them, and then hit you the link in my bio to snag some special custom gifts and ornaments for your loved ones this year 🎄

Give your favorite #colorado14ers a place of honor on your #christmastree this year! Hand drawn illustrations on a 3” baltic birch disc — what could be more perfect? Head to the link in my bio and to explore my #14er collection on my site or Etsy shop. Qualifying orders get to enjoy 20% off your entire order this weekend only. Cheers friends!