Hi, I’m Dana — and Yes, I Make BBQ Sauce Earrings

Hey there — I’m Dana.

Hi, I’m Dana — and yes, I make BBQ Sauce Earrings.

I run this little corner of the internet where I make BBQ Sauce Earrings — yep, really — along with tons of other cute, weird, and sometimes completely unhinged designs. From crawfish mismatches to palm tree dangles, I take everyday things (and very not-everyday things) and turn them into wearable joy.

I’m not your typical maker. If you’re into quiet, polished, predictable — this probably isn’t your jam. But if you like real, a little wild, and a whole lot of personality, you’re in the right place.

Heads up: I’ve got Tourette’s, epilepsy, and ADHD. Sometimes that means I’m full-on circus mode. Other times, I’ve held back or waited for a “good day” to post. Yeah, you might catch me suppressing tics or trying to play it cool in other spots. But here? I’m done with that. This is me — unfiltered, messy, and 100% real.

Some days I’m designing earrings like a machine. Other days I’m chatting with my turkeys in the garden. It’s all part of the ride.

So… Why Earrings?

I never set out thinking I’d make a corn cob or a jellyfish into jewelry. But here we are. I started designing earrings because I wanted to wear something that felt like me — something bold, quirky, and joyfully weird. The more I created, the more I realized: this wasn’t just about earrings. It was about connection. About being seen. About letting your personality dangle from your ears and saying, “Yeah, I made these.”

Every design you see started with an idea that made me smile — and the hope that it’d make you smile, too. I want you to feel like the earrings you make (or wear) tell a story, spark a laugh, or start a conversation.

What You’ll Find Here

This blog isn’t just a space to show off files (though let’s be honest — I will totally show off). It’s where I’ll bring you behind the scenes. Expect a little bit of everything: new file drops, design tips, chaotic painting sessions, maybe a story or two about the chickens or the turkeys. If it’s happening in my world, it might just end up here.

There’s no perfect grid or polished production. Just me, living life, doing my best to create things that bring joy and spark conversation. You’ll find heart, humor, honesty — and probably glitter.

Sometimes it’ll be helpful. Sometimes it’ll be chaotic. Either way, it’ll always be me.

My Why

What really matters to me?

✨ Being true to myself
✨ Making people smile with fun designs
✨ Proving you can be neurospicy and still crush it
✨ Creating a space where makers feel seen and celebrated
✨ Building a business that supports my family and sparks joy

My goal isn’t to blend in — it’s to build something people remember. I want this to be your go-to spot for fresh, fun, weird-as-heck earring files. The kind that stop people in their tracks at craft fairs and markets. The kind that get compliments. The kind that feel like you.

This shop is more than a store — it’s a space where you can create, laugh, be weird, and show up exactly as you are.

Whether you’re here to shop, scroll, laugh, or lurk — welcome. I’m so glad you found me.

💖 Dana