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~

Happy Birthday Melissa Sale!! Ends 11/18

In honor of me surviving another year, I am having a Happy Birthday sale. Simply put HAPPY BIRTHDAY MELISSA in the notes to seller form and I will give you free domestic shipping. Its that easy! Wish me a happy birthday, wait for a revised PayPal invoice and get free shipping on your entire order!

Valid until midnight Sunday 11/18. Wait for revised invoice before paying, I will not refund shipping costs if you pay before the invoice is sent. All items will be shipped USPS parcel post (7 day delivery). Offer valid to US residents only. If you live outside the US and would like to participate in my birthday celebration, please convo me and we can work out a reduced shipping rate.

New at Made by Melissa - Bottle Cap Magnets!

What happens when a crafty girl has a beer loving family??? You get bottle cap magnets!! That's right, I nagged my entire family (even the in-laws) to save their bottle caps for yours truly and created some ultra nifty bottle cap magnets for you to decorate your frig with! What a fun way to up-cycle!

For those who prefer Guiness, I have these:




Perhaps you like Michelob:


Rolling Rock is a favorite in my hubby's family:


Then there is this set of Coors and Sierra Nevada:


And finally, here is a set for the designated driver in your group:


Keep checking here for more magnets!!

Happy Shopping!!
Melissa

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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~~

I'm Featured on the Etsymom Blog!!

Well, I'll be darned! Look at me, I'm featured on the Etsymom blog!! Check it out here!!!

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~

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