It's a Boy Treasury!

My baby safe plush turtle was included in this super cute EtsyKids treasury made by The Little Love Bug!



Check it out!

I love handmade!

I didn't realize how many handmade items I use everyday until recently. I get up every morning and use some nifty crocheted cotton face pads made by yours truly! After I get dtressed, I accessorize with a bracelet I made myself that has the birthstones of myself, my son and my hubby and I put on the super cool star earrings I bought from Capital City Crafts. I take care of my dry skin with some tasty vanilla bean hand lotion from Lollibomb and protect my lips from getting chapped with some equally tasty coconut lemongrass lip balm from You Stink Soap.

Then I grab the tote bag I got from Bugga Love aka ALaine Designs this past Christmas and I pack my son's bag for daycare, next I grab my totally awesome hooker tote bag from Trashed Clothing and pack my lunch.

Once everything is packed and everyone is dressed, I rummage through my bag from Tracy Joy and look for my car keys which are attached to a fabulous wristlet keychain from PurpleLicious.

I finally then scoop up my son and walk to the car. His sweet little neck and cheeks are protected from the stiff car seat straps by blue fleece protective covers from Handcrafted Baby Accessories by Georganne (bummer! I see that she's closed her shop! How sad!) and since its been so cold latey, I toss the blanket on his lap that I made for him when I was just barely pregnant.

And that sums up all the handmade items I use on a daily basis. Have you taken the handmade pledge yet??




Happy Shopping!
~Melissa~

Dress up your ears for Halloween!

I just listed a bunch of Halloween earrings in my shop - the are great for kids, teens and grown-ups (and those that fall somewhere in between)!!

Candy Corn Glass Lampwork Beaded Earrings:


Little Witch Halloween Charm Earrings:


Pumpkin Jack-o-lantern Charm Earrings:


Also availble in charm earrings are Frankenstien, Count Dracula, black cats, purple spiders and purple bats. Check them all out at:
Made by Melissa's Halloween Earrings

I also listed a blue glass beaded bracelet, a kid sized blue plastic beaded bracelet, a double stranded purple and white beaded necklace, a green beaded charm necklace, two fabric sashes/belts 1, 2 and a set of ribbon pieces. Visit my whole shop here: Made by Melissa

Also visit Ali's Adorables for some cute Halloween picture frames!!

I'm featured in Ali's treasury here: Halloween Treats Treasury, hurry up and take a look, it expires on Wednesday!!

Thanks and Happy Shopping!
~~Melissa~~

Luck Be A Lady Jewelry Set

Hello Again!

I would like to promote my set of dice jewelry - these items are one of a kind and will never be made again. I have never seen these beads in the store since I bought them two years ago!!

The necklace and bracelet are double stranded and have a lobster claw clasp. The earrings have 4 dice each and are accented with silver spacers. There is even a 6 inch bracelet made on elastic stretchy cord for the little lady in your life.

Just click on the images below to go to the Etsy listing:

If you buy two or more of the dice set and mention this blog in the notes to seller, I will give you 10% off your order. If you buy anything else from my shop and mention this blog, I will give you free shipping. Just wait for a revised PayPal invoice before paying! (Please be sure to wait for a revised invoice, I will not refund you once you have already paid).

Thanks and Happy Shopping!!
~Melissa~

PS - Check out the EtsyNJ blog

Everything on Sale - in honor of Baby Dean

To celebrate the arrival of my first baby - Dean John, I am having a huge sale! Just put "Its a boy" in the message to seller section and get 10% off your entire purchase (including shipping!) AND buy 3 items or more and get 10% off PLUS free shipping!!

Visit http://madebymelissa.etsy.com and start shopping!! All items on sale - jewelry, cell phone charms, crochet, kid's items - EVERYTHING! Now is the time to buy that item that you've been eyeing up!

Here's a pic of the wee little man:



Happy Shopping!

Help Me Reach My Goal

I have a new goal now that my work schedule has been altered. Its actually a two part goal, one that I can handle myself and one that I need help from all of you on.

Part 1 - list at least one new item in my shop every day

Part 2 - sell at least one item every day

This goal began last week when my OB told me I couldn't go to work anymore and will continue to exist until I return to work after the baby, of course that first week or two with the baby home, I'll take it a little easy on myself!

So, PLEASE help me out with part 2 and visit http://madebymelissa.etsy.com

Color of the day - PURPLE!

I decided that today feels like a purple day! And boy is there a lot of purple at Made by Melissa!

There is a brand spanking new purple glass beaded bracelet:


Purple Glass Beaded and Black Seed Bead Long Necklace:


Purple Shell Anklet:


Pink & Purple Dangle Earrings:


Wind Chime Earrings:


And for the little lady's jewelry box:

Set of three bracelets:


Flower Power Bracelet:


Star Necklace and Bracelet Set:


Purple and Blue Bracelet Set:


Have a fantastically purple day!!

~Melissa~
http://madebymelissa.etsy.com

Do you have any purple? Post it in my comments!!

Baby Blanket!!

Good afternoon everyone!

I just listed my very first crocheted item, its a granny square pink and green baby blanket and in my opinion is just too pretty for words! There is a little baby girl just waiting to be wrapped up in this one!





And a more traditional item for Made by Melissa - an adorable flower bracelet for the little lady in your life:



Just click on the images to go to the listing page at Etsy! Also check out the rest of my shop, I have lots of new items!

Visit Made by Melissa

Happy Shopping!

New Items and a personal note

Hello!

I'll start off with the personal note - now that my doctor has put me on "limited activity" until the baby is born (4 weeks from now!!!) I'll most likely be making and listing lots more stuff, hence this blog will be lots more active!

These two items are a response to a EtsyKids craft challenge - the theme was beach/island and the goal was to make something from your current stash. Here's what I came up with:





And while I was going through my beads, these gorgeous pink crystal beads were just begging me to make them into something. So, I made them into two somethings! An adorable Mommy & Me bracelet set.



Just click on the images to go to the listing at Etsy.com!

And just for laughs, here is what my little pup was doing while I was hard at work!


Happy shopping!! :-D

Just Listed - New Girl's Jewelry Sets

Just listed a few days ago - super cute purple and blue girl's jewelry sets.

Click on the photos to go right to the listing page at Etsy!

Purple and Blue Star Neckalace and Bracelet Set:

Close up of the star beads:


Purple, blue and clear round beaded bracelet set:


Don't forget ice cream charm necklaces are still available - click to check them out - http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5800618 There are just three of each variety left, so get them while you still can! Once they are sold out, there won't be anymore made!

Look at what people are saying about them:
"We love this necklace! My daughter doesn't want to take it off! Great communication and quick shipment!"
"Adorable!!!"
"woo hoo, ice cream! love these necklaces soooo much, i got them right before going to school, and i am wearing my vanilla one today! i love the orange ice cream too, will go great with a tan in the summer, and at least it wont melt because its fake lol! love them sooo much! sooo pretty!"

Keep your eyes peeled for some unique jewelry for mom too! Visit http://madebymelissa.etsy.com to see everything that is available. *FREE SHIPPING* to anyone who mentions this blog in the notes to seller field (just wait for a revised Pay Pal invoice).

Happy Shopping!
~Melissa~

The Welcome Blog

Welcome to Made By Melissa's blog!!

This is the place to keep up to date on my new items, sales and promotions. So, bookmark the page and keep your eyes peeled for my next thrilling blog! I plan on spending some quality time with my craft supplies this weekend and hope to have tons of things to update you on very soon.

For now, here is my newest item - Ice Cream Charm necklaces - a perfect accessory for summer, ice cream that you can wear and that won't melt!!

Click here to go to the listing http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5800618

Thanks for stopping by!

~Melissa~