Monday, November 30, 2009

Thanksgiving Sale - LAST CHANCE!

The EtsyNJ Thanksgiving Sale ends tonight at midnight! Get a free gift with every purchase in my shop!

Your free gift could be a keychain, a ponytail holder, a pair of earrings, a pair of facial scrubbies or a washcloth! The bigger your purchase, the better your gift!


Take me home, please!


Visit the EtsyNJ blog and EtsyBloggers.com for more details and a list of participating shops!

Friday, November 27, 2009

Thanksgiving Weekend Sale!

All weekend long, I will be including a free gift with every purchase. Simply visit my shop, make a purchase and put "EtsyNJ Thanksgiving Sale" in the notes to seller.





Every blanket purchase will include a free pair of washcloths or set of 4 make-up remover pads!

Sale ends Monday, November 30 at midnight. Visit the EtsyNJ blog for a list of other participating shops.

Tis the Season to Accessorize!!

The holiday season is upon us and many are beginning their gift buying. Not feeling the Christmas cheer yet? Well, then you need a fun holiday themed accessory (or two or three...) to get you in the mood!!

Jingle Bells Beaded Necklace


Santa Claus Charm Earrings


Let It Snow Glass and Crystal Snowflake Bracelet


Also available are festive ornaments, scarves and plushies!

Happy Shopping!
~Melissa~


PS - Don't forget about the EtsyNJ Thanksgiving Sale and the EtsyBloggers Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale! I will be including a free gift with every purchase!

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving!



From today until midnight on Cyber Monday, November 30, get a free gift with every purchase, simply put "EtsyNJ Thanksgiving Sale" in the notes to seller.

See other participating EtsyNJ shops by visiting the EtsyNJ Blog!

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Thanksgiving Sale Starts Today!!!

The EtsyNJ and Made By Melissa Thanksgiving sale starts TODAY!! From today until midnight on Cyber Monday, November 30, get a free gift with every purchase, simply put "EtsyNJ Thanksgiving Sale" in the notes to seller.

There are over 50 shops participating in this year's event. There is so much to choose from, you can complete all your holiday shopping while comfortably sipping a cup of coffee or tea in your cozy slippers and pj's!

Search "EtsyNJ Thanksgiving Sale" at Etsy.com.

Reminder: Check each shop description for more details. Sale ends Monday 11/30 at midnight, unless otherwise specified by the individual shop owner. You must pay each shop individually, contact shop owner with any questions.

To browse participating shops by sales promotion, click on the following links:

Free Shipping

10% - 20 % off entire purchase (not including shipping)

Free gift with every purchase

BOGO - Buy One Get One Half Off

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Englewood Holiday Craft Boutique - TODAY!!

Come visit me TODAY at the Englewood Holiday Craft Boutique!

Date: Saturday, November 21, 2009
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: First Presbyterian Church of Englewood
Street: 150 East Palisade Avenue
City/Town: Englewood, NJ
Email: info@thecraftique.com


See the Facebook event page - http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=159504766094&index=1

Other upcoming events:
December 5 - Riverdell High School Holiday Bazaar

Friday, November 20, 2009

Foxy G. Knits Blog Giveaway!

Foxy G. Knits is a fellow member of EtsyBloggers and is an awesome knitter. She is giving everyone the chance to win a gorgeous red double moebius scarf.



Simply go to her blog for details on how to win!
http://foxygknits.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/monday-morning-musings-30/

Good luck!

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Englewood Holiday Craft Boutique

Need something to do this Saturday? Want to get a head start on your holiday shopping? Just want to see my awesome things in person? Then head over to the Englewood Holiday Craft Boutique!

Date: Saturday, November 21, 2009
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: First Presbyterian Church of Englewood
Street: 150 East Palisade Avenue
City/Town: Englewood, NJ
Email: info@thecraftique.com


See the Facebook event page - http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=159504766094&index=1

Other upcoming events:
December 5 - Riverdell High School Holiday Bazaar

Monday, November 16, 2009

Saturday, November 14, 2009

BHS Holiday Craft Fair and Market - TODAY!!

Come and say hello to me today at the Bogota High School Holiday Craft Fair and Market!

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2009
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Location: Bogota High School
Street: 2 Henry C. Luthin Place
City/Town: Bogota, NJ


Check out the event page on Facebook!

Other upcoming events:
November 21 - Englewood Holiday Craft Boutique
December 5 - Riverdell High School Holiday Bazaar

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Featured EtsyBlogger - The Fab Miss B

November's featured blogger is the Fab Miss B! Her friends call her Becky and she has two wonderful Etsy shops:

Becky Kazana - http://www.etsy.com/shop/beckykazana
The Fab Miss B - http://www.etsy.com/shop/thefabmissb

Her cards are just too cute, you certainly need to pick up a few for the holiday season!


Be sure to visit her blog and leave a comment so she knows you were there!

Monday, November 9, 2009

Bogota High School Holiday Craft Fair - This Saturday!

Need something to do this Saturday? Want to get a head start on your holiday shopping? Just want to see my awesome things in person? Then head over to the Bogota High School Holiday Craft Fair and Market!

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2009
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Location: Bogota High School
Street: 2 Henry C. Luthin Place
City/Town: Bogota, NJ


Check out the event page on Facebook!

Other upcoming events:
November 21 - Englewood Holiday Craft Boutique
December 5 - Riverdell High School Holiday Bazaar

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

A Pat on the Back!

The EtsyBloggers have an interesting question for this biweekly blog carnival. They ask the following:
What was your most successful sales event or product, and why do you think it was?


Hands down, my most successful sales event was my Earth Day sale from earlier this year. I offered free shipping on all eco-friendly items - washcloths, make-up remover pads, dishcloths and upcycled jewelry.



During that period, I sold several sets of white make-up remover pads. I'm not sure why white was so popular, but I really should get my butt to the store and get more white cotton yarn!!



I think the sale was popular for two reasons:
1) My washcloths/make-up pads/dishcloths are very reasonably priced, and in some cases, by offering free shipping, I cut the total price almost in half.



2) Now more than ever, people are looking for ways to eliminate waste, save money and keep their families healthy. My washcloths and make-up remover pads are machine washable and last a very, very long time (I am tempted to say that they will last forever, but I can't be 100% sure of that) and the dishcloths replace stinky sponges that can hold mold and bacteria. All of them are pretty and give the sense of luxury while still being good for the environment and helping to save money.

I was surprised at how well the sale went, up until that point, I had little success with sales. Will this be an annual event?? You'll have to keep reading my blog to find out! ;-)

Monday, November 2, 2009

For My Grandma

My grandmother loved the fact that I am crafty and not only found a way to keep up with crafting while working my full time job and caring for my family but also managed to keep open an online shop and vend at multiple craft shows every year. My grandmother passed away early this year and as her birthday approaches, I think of things that I know she would love.

I always remember my grandmother wearing pearls, multiple strands of classic pearls. This necklace by Capital City Crafts would have been a perfect fit in her jewelry box!


I can picture these Gold Metal Dragonfly Magnets by merritthyde adorning her refigerator!


Brown and leopard print were two of her favorite colors, she would have loved this hobo tote bag from amarie.


I always remember my grandma being chilly, she would have a scarf or a shawl with her most of the time to ward off the shivers. This Bohemian Knit Shawl by Happiknits would have been the perfect accessory to keep her warm.


Happy birthday, Grandma! The heavens are rockin' today as you party with Grandpa and the rest of our family.

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Stitch and Pitch!

OK, well, I don't stitch, I hook... but still, same basic theory. Yankee inspired yarn! I can combine my love for the Yankees with my love for hand spun/hand dyed yarn. Doesn't get much better than this...

Superwash Sock Yarn by yarnmagnet
We'll just ignore the fact that she mentions the Dodgers in there as well


NEW YORK YANKEES - Back to Basics Sock - Superwash Merino Wool by Yarn Lust Threads


I'm thinking they would both make nice fingerless gloves... hrm...