Happy Birthday!!

I'd like to wish a very happy birthday to my first born, my baby girl, my puppy Mae! Mae is now four years old! It's hard to believe that we've had her for four years. We got her when she was just 8 weeks old and 8 pounds, now she is 4 years old and 45 pounds!



Here are some Mae approved Etsy items!

Orange Polka Dotted Dog Collar by BigDoggyBling



Puppy Birthday Party Invitations by BBDesigns


Birthday Greetings (dog-themed -- Have a wagnificent day) by PetScribbles



Fleece Tug Dog Toy With Ball-PROCEEDS DONATED TO GREAT DANE RESCUE by RescueMeTugz


Happy Shopping!!
~Melissa~

Team Tuesday - A Card for Mom

Mother's Day is right around the corner (ummm, literally), get crackin' and order a card for your mom!!

Glittery Flowers Card for Mom by AJK Artistry:


Happy Mom Day by AlatheaPapergoods


Mother's Day greeting card -- From the dog by PetScribbles


After you pick out a card for mom, check out the rest of the Team Tuesday blog posts!

Everybody loves a lady bug!

At some point in my life, I became aware of the fact that ladybugs were good luck. I'm not sure who told me or why, but from that point on, I decided that ladybugs weren't as creepy and gross and scary as other bugs. I suppose I convinced myself that they weren't "real bugs". At any rate, I made a super cute ladybug plush and he's been hanging around my shop for quite some time now (yes, I wrote "he" not all ladybugs are girls, you know!).



Larry isn't the only ladybug themed item that was created in the Garden State, there are many very awesome ladybug creations from the EtsyNJ street team. Take a look:

Little Ladybug...Boutique Hair Clippie by: TreasureBoxJewelry


Love Bug Birthday Invitations - Set of 10 by: BBDesigns


LadyBug LadyBug Tote by: beachchik


Ladybug Love Card by: AJKArtistry


Love those lucky ladybugs!
Happy Shopping!
~Melissa~

Santa Claus is Coming to Town - EtsyBloggers Style

Woo-hoo! Christmas is just four days away! Santa and his elves are putting the finishing touches on the gifts and wrapping them up, the reindeer are getting ready to fly! The excitement is in the air. The EtsyBloggers have some awesome Santa Claus items to get you in the holiday spirit!

Retro Santa Claus Pom Pom Ornament by AForestFrolic


Candy Cane Elf Hat with Holly Berries and Bells by RagamuffinDesign


Santa Claus Goat Milk Handmade Soap by Sweet Sally Soaps


Santa Claus Is Coming To Town -- Sassy Vintage-Inspired Christmas Cards by macaroniandglue


Merry Christmas!
~Melissa~

Santa Claus is Coming to Town - EtsyNJ Style!

It's almost time! Almost the day that little kids spend all year waiting for. The big man is getting ready. That's right folks, Christmas is just 5 days away! Let's see some Santa Claus!

Broken china Santa pendant by Marjorie's Cracked Plate Jewelry


Snow Santa, 5x7 Fine Art Photograph by Brief Moments Photography


Ho Ho Ho Santa Card by AJK ARtistry


Christmas Eraser Necklace by The Tote Trove


Merry Christmas!
~Melissa~

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!

Featured EtsyBlogger - Designs By Vanessa

The featured EtsyBlogger for the month of September is Designs By Vanessa! Vanessa's shop is stocked with unique jewelry and cards.

I love this swallow necklace:


I also like these cupcake note cards:


Once you are done shopping, be sure to stop by her blog as well!

EtsyBlogger Featured Member - Create a Thought

Create a Thought has charming journals, greeting cards, rings, pins and magnets.

Here are a few highlights from her shop:

Seven little robots sitting on a journal

Life ACEO or magnet

Vintage Wood Star Candle Holder

Meet them on Saturday at Om Baby Part 2!

OK, so in my effort to feature as many sellers as possible who will be at the EtsyNJ craft show at Om Baby Yoga Studio in Point Pleasant NJ THIS SATURDAY from noon to 5 PM I present to you three more fabulous EtsyNJ sellers!

Dragon's Den makes awesome candles, soaps and lotions and donates a portion of each sale to the Cancer Research Foundation. Get gifts for everyone on your list who likes to smell pretty and help find a cure for cancer at the same time - that's a double gift!! I simply love this Christmas Candy Chunk Pillar Candle, I think it would be a great gift for my mother.

Also be sure to check out her beeswax candles, I think they are so incredibly cool!

Capital City Crafts makes stunning sterling silver jewelry that really makes a statement. And her photography skills are awesome! These round midnight earrings are sure to make a statement at this season's holiday parties!

Also be sure to check out the Jet Holiday Sale section, but make sure you do it before 11/8!

Heart of Nature has gorgeous photography and Saturday will be her first ever craft show! Check out her shop for greeting cards, matted photographs and so much more. I simply love her 8x10 muscle love photo:


See you Saturday!
~Melissa~


EtsyNJ Presents Handmade @ Om Baby Craft Show!
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