Check out a few of the amazing custom designs we have recently created for our customers!
What would you put on a stone?
Faith Angel Coin: $1.75/each
Faith is defined as:
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Complete trust or confidence in someone or something.
- Strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof.
This word is deeply engraved on the back of our Faith Angel Inspiration Coin. The pewter token is about the size of a quarter, making it easy to carry in a pocket, bag or change purse. $1.75/each.
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Modern Cairn (Guest Post by Stacy Schroeder, executive director of KAAN)
A camp where I used to work observes the end of each experience by inviting that week’s campers to place a rock on a cairn pile while sharing a memory or lesson they will carry with them. This tradition pulls from many ancient ones across the world. It is one that has always spoken to me, a tactile sentimentalist who appreciates symbolism.
I now help to lead an organization for adoptees and their families. While year-round in service, we gather once a year for a weekend that is intense, transformative, challenging, uplifting. It is through this organization that I learned of Brenda and her business, CourageInStone.com. They worked with us to create a custom logo rock as well as others with words of direction and inspiration. We gave these rocks as thanks to some of our leaders and speakers as well as sold them at our store. Friends purchased these rocks for each other as acknowledgement of their connection. Others took home rocks to place on their desks or by their beds as daily reminders. Some even playfully take pictures of their rocks in different settings and use as Facebook profile or cover photos. To me, all these actions represent a modern cairn … a way to physically mark the time spent and community felt together at our conferences.
Thank you, Brenda and CourageInStone.com for providing these beautiful stones.
Stacy Schroeder is the executive director of KAAN (the Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family Network). You can learn more about this organization by visiting www.KAANet.org.
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The Mighty Little Acorn
Since we are quickly approaching the fall season I thought I would delve into the world of acorns today!
The acorn is a symbol of strength and power. In the fall, these tiny yet hardy little nuggets drop from the oak trees to land on the ground. Most will be eaten by passing wildlife, but a few will survive to form a new tree in the spring. Because the acorn only appears on a fully mature oak, it is often considered a symbol of the patience needed to attain goals over long periods of time. It represents perseverance and hard work.
Our Pocket Acorn measures approx. 1/2″ x 1/2″. It is cast in pewter from a real acorn. Legend has it that carrying a pocket acorn ensures a long life. It is the Nordic symbol of life. And, it is a helpful reminder that “Big things start small.”
We also carry a Son Blessing Coin that shows a cutout of an acorn and the back of the coin reads: “Mighty Oaks from Little Acorns Grow” just the perfect sentiment for the boys and men in our lives.
~Suzi
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A Few of My Favorite Things
I love all of our tokens. I don’t feel like I could sell them without loving them all. But I definitely have a few that I am particularly partial to, for various reasons.
These are near and dear to my heart because they are how I got into the ‘stone and token business’ to begin with. I started carrying them as a sweet counter-sale, inexpensive and universal. They remain one of our top selling items today.
2. Forever Family Blessing Coin
I had so much fun designing this token, and it is near and dear to my heart because it is inspired by my personal journey of adopting my son. Always, always makes me smile when someone buys one (or a hundred).
3. Be The Change You Wish To See In The World
This is short and to the point. It’s good to have this constant reminder.
4. Pocket Acorn
Big things start small. So many great things in our lives start with just a seed…a thought…a feeling…and all have potential to grow into strong, healthy, beautiful things.
Always good advice. Breathing deeply is cleansing, calming and good for you. Go ahead, take a deep breath. Don’t you feel better?
Namaste,
Brenda
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Forever Family Necklace
Come see us on Etsy and search ‘Forever Family Necklace’ or visit our store CourageInStone at http://www.etsy.com. $6.00 includes coin and adjustable black cord w/lobster claw clasp.
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ABC’s of Life
Accept differences, Be kind, Count your blessings, Dream, Express thanks, Forgive, Give freely, Harm no one, Imagine more, Jettison anger, Keep confidences, Love truly, Master something, Nurture hope, Open your mind, Pack lightly, Quell rumors, Reciprocate, Seek wisdom, Touch hearts, Understand, Value truth, Win graciously, Xeriscape, earn for peace, Zealously support a worthy cause.
ABC’s of Life plaques make great gifts! They come in the large wall hanging style, or the small desk sitter.
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Go Navy Beat Army!
These double sided engraved river rocks are on sale for only $.85/each which is a huge savings!
Visit us at www.courageinstone.com
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Hand Made Ceramic Stones
Made in the USA ceramic stones are so, so sweet. With a thumb indentation perfect for ‘worrying’, these stones make great gifts, party favors, and giveaways.
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Forever Family Blessing Coin
Our newest design – inspired by adoption, but encompassing so many different aspects of family. $2.10/each.
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