Baby Blankets and Twinkies

Yes, you read that right, baby blankets and Twinkies.... not that they really have all that much in common, but I ran into both of them this morning.

I sold this awesome creamsicle cloud baby blanket at some point last night, but have no fear, I have plenty of the yarn left, so I can make you a similar one, just send me a convo!


I have other baby blankets in stock and I have a few more just waiting to be listed. So, keep those eyes peeled!!

Right, so now for the Twinkie thing... I stroll into the office kitchen to make another cup of lemon herbal tea and I see a whole box of Twinkies just sitting on the table in there. And I think, "Wow, Twinkies! Its been like forever since I had one of those!" So, I took one, went back to my desk, ate it and almost instantly regretted it. I now remember exactly why its been so long since I had one. *Sigh*

Happy Shopping!
~Melissa~

PS - Today is my three year wedding anniversary! Wow, talk about how time flies!

Featured EtsyBlogger Street Team Member - StormyDesigns

As part of the new cool things going on at the EtsyBloggers street team, each member will be featuring a street team member each month on their personal blogs. This month's featured member is StormyDesigns.

StormyDesigns has lots of cool things in her shop ranging from jewelry to sculptures to hair accessories and more. My absolute favorite item in her shop has to be these frog drop earrings:


If I didn't have a very clumsy dog and a hyper active baby boy at home, I would buy this Dragon Sculpture in a heartbeat!


Take some time to stop by and visit StormyDesigns!

Happy Shopping!
~Melissa~

Well, that's good to know....

So, yeah, apparently, I don't have too much to be worried about, although 32% is a tad bit on the high side for my taste....

There's a 32% Chance You've Been Abducted By Aliens

Even though you have a few alien abduction signs, you're almost certainly in the clear. However, if aliens ever do come to your neck of the woods... they'll probably be coming for you!

What Are the Chances that You've Been Abducted by Aliens?

What are YOUR chances? And while you are waiting for the aliens to come and eat your brain, please visit my shop

~Melissa~

Fun with Amigurumi!

Don't you just love those little Amigurumi toys?? Yup, me too! Hence my newest little creations!



Here are two super cute bunnies made with a pattern I bought from CrochetPattern.Etsy.Com and two adorable little aliens made from a pattern I found at Lion Brand Yarn's website.

This heather gray baby safe bunny is part of Dean's first Easter basket. I can't wait to give it to him, he'll love it!


I know you are just in love with this diva Easter bunny that I made for my 5 year old cousin. She has black safety eyes and a darling little smile. I spent hours staring at it knowing it was missing something and then it dawned on me - bows on her ears!! Perfect!


And now for the aliens!! This is my first alien, I followed the pattern EXACTLY and even bought the Vanna's Choice yarn (it was on sale). He came out pretty good!


The second time around, I changed things up a bit and this little intergalactic traveler was born! I can't decide if its a boy or a girl... but either way, its got spunk! I'll be sending this one over to ShutterKate for the EtsyNJ donation basket. Check out the blog for all the details and all the other great donations!


I plan on making another alien for Dean with my rainbow variegated yarn, since he's obsessed with it. Not sure if I have enough, but I can always make his hands and feet red or blue, I have tons of that!

Hooray for Amigurumi!
~Melissa~

PS - Keep an eye on my shop, I just make some great new necklaces and you never know when one of these cute little guys will show up there! If you are interested in buying one of these cute little fellas, feel free to contact me!

Ali's Adorables is Featured on JJMFinance!

Ali's Adorables is Featured on JJMFinance! Check it out here: http://jjmfinance.blogspot.com/2008/03/alis-adorables.html

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~

Page 4 Sale!!

I have several items that now reside on Page 4 of my shop - they aren't getting much love these days. Please visit them and take a looksie - they are all on sale!!

Buy 1 item from page 4 and get free shipping - just put "free ship" in the notes to seller and I will send you a revised invoice.

Buy 2 items from page 4 and get free shipping PLUS 10% off your order - just put "free ship and save 10" in the notes to seller and I will send you a revised invoice.

But ANY two items from my shop and get an item from page 4 at 50% off (and the page 4 item will ship for free)! - just put "50% off in the notes to seller and I will send you a revised invoice"

Take advantage of this while you still can, many page 4 items expire VERY soon!

I'm Featured at Ali's Adorables!!

Check it out! My good friend Ali featured me on her blog: http://alisadorables.blogspot.com/2008/01/featuringmade-by-melissa.html

Espescially for Baby

I've been loving babies lately!! But, don't we all love babies? Perhaps I should say that I've been loving making things for babies lately.

I have these cute little cotton washcloths in purple and white. These would be an adorable shower gift for someone who is expecting a girl:


This pretty pastels square 100% cotton blanket is perfect for swaddling the new little one. The blanket has pink, blue, yellow and green on a white base making this perfect for both girls and boys!


This is my favorite blanket so far, its a classic ripple or zig zag pattern and I used a bright rainbow colored yarn. My 7 month old son was mesmerized by it and kept trying to take it from my lap while I was working on it! Its the perfect size for car seats and strollers and and bright enough to keep baby entertained!


Don't you just love shopping for babies? If you buy any of these items and mention my blog in the notes to seller or in an Etsy conversation - you'll get 10% off! Just wait for a revised PayPal invoice!

Happy Shopping!
~Melissa~

Forty Things You Were Dying to Know About Me

1. What is your occupation?
Environmental Engineer, wife, mommy, jewelry maker and crocheter

2. What color are your socks right now?
dark gray with white and black snowflake/flower patterns

3. What are you listening to right now?
Nothing, I'm not allowed to listen to my mp3 player at work

4. What was the last thing that you ate?
LUNCH! Turkey and cheese sandwich, a little pudding cup, carrots and grapes

5. Can you drive a stick shift?
Nope

7. Last person you spoke to on the phone?
Me thinks it was one of my clients...

9. How old are you today?
29 years and a couple of months

10. Favorite drink?
Diet Pepsi

11. What is your favorite sport to watch?
Baseball

12. Have you ever dyed your hair?
Yes, way back in high school I used one of those wash-out ones... my hair is so dark, that you couldn't even tell the difference.

13. Pets?
Mae the insane hound dog/black lab mix

14. Favorite food?
Cheese!! MmMmMm..... oh, and chocolate.

15. Last movie you watched?
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - dude the book was SOOOOOOOOOOO much better

16. Favorite Day of the year?
Dunno.... my son hasn't had a birthday yet, but maybe it will be that day.

17. What do you do to vent anger?
I yell and scream and cry and get all moody

18. What was your favorite toy as a child?
Barbie!

19. What is your favorite season?
Autumn, even though my allergies are the worst then

20. Hugs or kisses?
Who is giving them out?

21. Cherry or Blueberry?
Hrm.... in terms of fresh fruit, cherry. I have issues with blueberry. In terms of manufactured flavors - they both make me want to gag

26. When was the last time you cried?
Last week

27. What is on the floor of your closet?
*scratches head* good question

30. Favorite smells?
Vicks, baby powder and vanilla... oh and my house after I bake cookies or cake!

31. Who inspires you?
My hubby and my baby. Parents who work full time and raise happy, healthy, intelligent and respectful children while not going completely insane from the stress of managing a career and a family

32. What are you afraid of?
Being a bad mom, a bad wife or a bad friend

36. Number of keys on your key ring?
*thinks* front door, side door, SUV, car, PO Box.... FIVE! Woo-hoo, I can count.

37. How many years at your current job?
way too many.... 6.5

38. Favorite day of the week?
Saturday.

40. Do you think you're funny?
I amuse myself with my sarcasm and evil thoughts that I sometimes accidentally say out loud.

PS - I swiped this from EtsyNJ member SparkleTree's blog!