Team Tuesday - Play Ball!!

Baseball season has finally started! One week into the season and I am in heaven! Even my little guy is getting into the game. For this week's edition of Team Tuesday, I'd like to show you some of the great baseball themed items by EtsyNJ team members.

Wooden Peg Doll - Ball Player - Waldor Inspired Toy by theenchantedcupboard


Baseball/Softball Sport Athletic Headband by PurpleLicious


Yankees Hand Puppet by TraceyKnits



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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

I love amigurumi!

I am having a blast lately making amigurumi! Now, just in case you aren't familiar with amigurumi, they are those cute little crochet or knit plush creatures that you see floating about Etsyland and craft shows. They are super fun to make and are oh-so-loveable! My son is also enjoying my newest craze - he's claimed a turtle and a snake.

There are quite a few listed in my shop right now, including elephants, jellyfish, an octapus, bunnies and a piglet.




Don't you just want to snuggle them all? The best part is, they are all baby safe (well, except for the jellyfish....). The eyes are sewn on and cannot come off - no choking hazards!

Happy Shopping!
~Melissa~

I want it: Travel Race Track

I want it!! I mean, my son wants it, yeah, that's it. This is just an awesome idea and I know my little guy would flip over it.

This original BooZeeba Travel Track is handcrafted from new flannel and felt. The felt racetrack is securely attached and the pockets are interlined and double stitched to withstand hours of driving and the inevitable crash. The Travel Track closes with a "hook and loop" type fastener so even the youngest driver can fasten it. The Travel Track does not come with cars as most boys have more cars then they know what to do with...now they'll know what to do with up to 6 regular sized Matchbox-type "extras" or 3 larger cars or trucks.

Love it! Travel Track by BooZeeba

EtsyBlogger Featured Member - Two Zany Zebras

Two Zany Zebras is the home of all things zany! From Zarkles to and Zany Blankies to adorable zany clothing for your little ones.

Of all the zany and loveable creatures in this fabulous shop, Godfrey Monster is my favorite. He is adorable with his two fangs and features my son's two favorite colors - green and blue. He'd look smashing with this fun loving guy on his shirt!



And don't forget to visit the Two Zany Zebra's blog!

Happy Shopping!
~Melissa~

PS - Don't forget about my Earth Day Sale!

How CPSIA makes crayons cost $10,232

Curious? EtsyNJ's Andy from thecrayonbin does the math and spells it all out here: http://lrhguild. com/blog

Meet them TODAY at Om Baby!

Read this blog post and then RUN, RUN, RUN to Om Baby Yoga Studio in Pt Pleasant, NJ. TODAY is the big day! We'll be there from noon to 5 PM and this is your chance to get gifts for each and every person on your list. Here are three more EtsyNJ shops who are waiting for you to visit us this afternoon.

Copabananas has a unique assortment of goodies in her shop. She has cute sock monkeys, adorable gLove dolls, upcycled totes and reusable lunch bags and so very much more. You simply have to take a look to see everything. Since I feel like I always feature her sock monkeys whenever I get the chance, today I am going to show you something that I just noticed in her shop - glasses cases! I love this one made with cute kawaii fabric:


Seahorse Designs has handknit scarves and fun, funky, wearable art & accessories. Her shop also spans the creative spectrum with items ranging from shawls to jewelry to lip balm cozies to stitch markers and more! I know someone who would love this Wizard of Oz crystal charm bracelet:


Max Scent Soy Candles is a new member of the EtsyNJ street team and she has soy candles in really unique containers! Who would have thought to put candles in wine glasses, vintage tea cups and even an old fashioned sundae cup! I can't decide which is prettier, the candle or the containter!



See you this afternoon!!
~Melissa~


EtsyNJ Presents Handmade @ Om Baby Craft Show!
Originally uploaded by madebymelissa

Meet them on Saturday at Om Baby!

I had wanted to feature one artist each day over the last two weeks who would be selling their awesome handmade goods at the EtsyNJ Handmade @ Om Baby Craft Show in Pt. Pleasant this Saturday 11/8 from noon to 5 PM. But, then I got bronchitis and all that went to h*ll in a handbasket. So, to keep my promise to myself I will feature three artists who did a great deal of work to make this event happen and they are Kim from Beach Chik Designs, Yin from Yin Vivio Weddings & Photography (and 2 other shops) and Danielle from Creations by Danielle.

This whole thing was Kim's idea and she made it happen by getting in touch with the owners of Om Baby Yoga Studio. She's done a ton of work organizing and promoting the event. Her painted and personalizeable tote bags are great for kids and adults to lug around all the things we must lug on a daily basis! I've been loving her Son of a Hot Mom ringer tee forever now and I really think my little guy would look charming in it!


Yin did an amazing job designing our flyer and postcard which I am sure you have seen plastered all over this blog, the EtsyNJ blog and EtsyNJ.com as well as all over Facebook! Yin has three shops on Etsy where she offers a plethora of handmade goodies. She has stunning photography, extemely popular curry popcorn sample packs and lots of eco friendly goodies. I've been eyeing up her Voila buiness card holder for quite a while now, perhaps I'll pick one up on Saturday!


Danielle was kind enough to take on the task of collecting promos from the entire EtsyNJ street team and organizing them into juicy swag bags which will be distributed to the first 70 shoppers. Danielle has a little something for everyone in her shop including vintage, jewelry and crochet scarves and toys. I think Danielle's Om Earrings will fit in very well at Saturday's show!


See you Saturday!
~Melissa~


EtsyNJ Presents Handmade @ Om Baby Craft Show!
Originally uploaded by madebymelissa