Team Tuesday - Beachchik Designs

Welcome to week five of the EtsyNJ Team Tuesday Blog Hop! This week, I'd like to feature Beachchik Designs where you will find unique wedding, engagement, bridal shower, anniversary gifts, custom tote bags, beach house decor, coasters, wall art and more! I have marked quite a few items in her shop as favorites, two have been on my wish list for my little guy for quite some time now.

Birthday Boy Summer Shirt:


Guitar Tote for Rockin Kids:


After you visit Beachchik Designs, check out the rest of the great blogs participating in the EtsyNJ Blog Hop!!

Cute Custom Shirts for Little Boys

How cute is this?!?! My little guy is very much into frogs right now, I think it's jsut because he likes to hop! He would love this custom Hippity the Frog applique tshirt by OhBananas!



OhBananas has lots of shirts for boys, including robots, monsters, dinosaurs and airplanes - all of which would be favorites for my little guy!

Stop by OhBananas and say hello! Tell them that Made By Melissa sent you!

Gift Ideas for the Little Man

I know we are cutting it close to get presents in time for the BIG day, but I can't help by browse Etsy with my little guy in mind. He may not get these in time for Christmas, but who says you need a holiday to buy a handmade gift for your little boy?

First off, this personalized guitar tote bag from Beachchik Designs. My little guy loves to travel with his cars, sometimes up to 8 of them, and he obviously, can't carry them all. We've tried getting him to use bags in the past, but with his new guitar obsession, I think this bag just might do the trick... plus, it has his name on it!!


Somewhere along the line, the inevitable happened, he discovered dinosaurs. I know, its a boy thing, all boys have to go through the dinosaur obsession. He's not quite obessed just yet, but he is showing interest. He also LOVES to color, he's my little Picasso. Hence, these Upcycled Dinosaur shaped crayons by ivylanedesigns!


Lastly, I think this I Spy Bag by bananabearboutique is adorable, perfect for my guy who I believe will always be obsessed with race cars. He may not be totally ready for it, but when he is, he'll get a big kick out of this one!


So, there you have it, a gift list for the 2.5 year old boy in your life. Guitars, cars, dinosaurs - what more does a little boy need?

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~

Who's Clues? Blue's Clues!

My little guy simply LOVES Blue's Clues. He has the song memorized and often starts doing the entire routine. He does it at home, at daycare, at the grocery store, in parking lots and I think he may even sing the song in his sleep. And he strongly prefers Steve over Joe, although he'll deal with it and still watch if Joe is on. This afternoon's showing of Blue's Clues made me decide to take a peek on Etsy and see what handmade Blue puppy items are out there. There's some great stuff!!

I would love to make one of these for my little guy, he'd love it! Blue from Blue's Clues - 8 inches amigurumi doll crohet pattern by siemprejosefina


I always wanted to be a clue! A Clue Blue Pawprint Pin by suzisfly


This sweet pillow would make bedtime a lot more fun! And its personalized! Blues Clues Personalized Cuddly Pillow by SewWhaat


These cookies are too cute for words! It almost breaks your heart to eat them. I am sure my son would just kiss it! Blue's Clues Cookies -- Party Favors by dayltfades


Last but not least, because even grown-ups like Blue's Clues! Blues Clues Pendant by EmotionalOasis


I'm off to play Blue's Clues - because its a really great game. Yeah!

~Melissa~