Green for the Holidays!

Red seems to get all the attention during this time of year, but green is just as important (I'm not talking about cash here, folks, I'm talking about the color green). This one of a kind beaded necklace would make a great holiday accessory plus, you can wear it again on St. Patrick's Day and during the spring too!



Don't forget the matching bracelet! Get 15% off when you buy both!

It's November!

November is here and the fall season is in full swing. November is my favorite month, the fact that my birthday is in November probably has a little to do with that! This necklace fits the feel of the month perfectly with its coffee and caramel colored beads paired with gorgeous glass topaz!



As a special deal for all of my blog readers, get free shipping on this necklace now through the end of November, just by putting "Happy November" in the notes to seller at checkout. I will refund the shipping cost via PayPal!

Get Ready for Summer!

The warmer weather is here and that means it's almost time for capri pants, shorts and swimwear! What goes with all of those things? ANKLETS!!!

Feeling beachy? Try a shelled anklet:


Feeling blue for someone? Check out this cute heart charm anklet:


Just want to have some fun? Check out this bright orange and hot pink anklet!


Click here for the anklets shop section!

Happy Shopping!
~Melissa~

Item of the Week - Guardian Angel Bracelet

Good morning blogland! I apologize for not posting a featured item last week, my day job was hectic all week and my little guy was sick, so add them together and I had no free time for blogging or creating.

This week's featured item is an adorable guardian angel bracelet that I've made in various sizes over the years. I bought several fimo clay angel and heart beads and decided to pair them with red bicone plastic beads and oxidized metal spacers. This bracelet is great for any occasion - hearts for Valentine's Day, angels for inspiration and comfort - and it can be made to fit any wrist size from 5 inches up to 8 inches!!



Purchase this bracelet anytime between now and midnight on Sunday, February 7, 2010 and put "I believe in angels" in the notes to seller at check-out and you will receive a super cute surprise magnet. Please also include in the notes to seller if you would like the bracelet in a specific size, if you do not, I will select one for you.

Happy Shopping!!
~Melissa~

Least Views

I started talking about views a couple of days ago before I got distracted by all the cute Santa items from my fellow EtsyNJ and EtsyBloggers folks. I showed you my item that had the most views in my shop. Now, I'd like to call some attention to the red headed step child of Made By Melissa, that's right, the least viewed item...

I wish I could say why these earrings have only ten views, perhaps the picture isn't the greatest, but I must admit, its really hard to get a good picture of something that is clear! Anyway, these super cute glass stars are accented by charcoal grey seed beads and hung from fish hook ear wires. Adorable, classy and shiny! Please hang these from your ears!

A Shinnig Star Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings

Hey! Your Ears are Naked!

Do you have naked ears? GASP! You do?!? Well, these vintage pink crystal earrings will remedy the situation!

They are super sparkly and are made with reclaimed crystal beads from a broken vintage necklace. There are two crystal beads accented with a silver plated spacer bead and a tiny sterling silver bead hanging from an ear wire. The earrings measure 1 inch long not including the wire.



Pink isn't your color? No worries! Check out the earring section of my shop for more colors and styles. Just in case pink is your color, click here to see all the pink goodies in my shop!

Wearable Stone

Yesterday I showed you my fancy schmancy crystal bracelets and today I decided to show you some totally different bracelets. These two bracelets were both made with stones. Yes, stones, like rocks, only not the rocks my two year old plays with at the park - smooth, polished stones.

The first of the stone bracelets is actually rather dainty and is surprisingly light considering its made of little rocks! The smooth pillow shaped beads have swirls of peach and slate gray, each one being a little bit different than the ones next to it. They are accented with little round black stone beads and secures with a magnetic clasp.


The second stone bracelet is chunky and fun! Its made with big ole green mossy colored stone beads that are accented with teeny tiny silver plated seed beads. This one was made on elastic stretchy cord and has no clasp, mostly because all of my clasps are so small and looked really silly next to the beads.


Happy Shopping!
~Melissa~

Crystal Formal Bracelets

I love shiny things! They always catch my attention, especially when I see someone wearing a shiny accessory. I have two simple yet fancy and oh so shiny bracelets that are sure to catch everyone's eye at your next shindig. They feature bicone crystal beads and glass seed beads in two sizes. I have three available, but only two are listed in my shop at the current time - blue and white, black and white and red and white.



The great thing about these bracelets is that even though they are a perfect accessory to any formal attire, they are also simple enough to be worn everyday.



Happy Shopping!
~Melissa~

EtsyBlogger Featured Member - Tulips Treasure Box

This month's featured EtsyBlogger is Lily from Tulips Treasure Box! Lily has some really amazing jewelry in her shop, but in my opinion, the most amazing of all are her handmade Peyote beaded bracelets. Just look at how intricate and delicate they are!




Visit Lily's Etsy shop here and her blog here. And don't forget to visit the Etsybloggers site!

Happy Shopping!
~Melissa~

Fun New Bracelets

I am super excited about these fun new bracelets I listed over the weekend. They are colorful and totally eye-catching.

Funky Chunky Electric Blue Stretchy Beaded Bracelet, check out that awesome swirl focal bead:


Rainbow Sherbert Big Beaded Bracelet:


Sunny Yellow Wooden Beaded Bracelets (set of 3):


They are all perfect for the cheery warm weather ahead of us! Check them out and grab them while you still can!

Happy Shopping!
~Melissa~