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!

Ali's Adorables ~ Framing Life's Moments: Valentine's Is In The Air

Ali's Adorables ~ Framing Life's Moments: Valentine's Is In The Air

Lucky Dice Sale!

These items are about to expire, this will be your last chance to purchase a one of a kind set of lucky dice jewelry! These are fun brightly colored plastic dice beads in red, green, blue and yellow. Wear these at casinos, poker games, bingo, bowling tournaments, when buying lottery tickets or any time you could use a touch of luck!

Free shipping on my dice jewelry and 10% off to anyone who orders all three. Just put "BLOG SALE" in the notes to seller and wait for a revised invoice! These are one of a kind!!

earrings:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5927947

necklace:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5927877

bracelet:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5927898

Happy Shopping!
~Melissa~

Baby Its Cold Outside!

Baby its a COLD December here in New Jersey! Is it cold where you live? Really? It is? Then you need a hand crocheted scarf from Made By Melissa!! These are the ones I have available in my shop right now:

Glitter Lavendar Scarf:


Cotton Scarf - mostly cream with rose, sage green and mustard yellow:


Feelin' Peachy Keen Scarf:


Skinny Blue and Green Scarf:


Don't see your favorite color? Drop me a conversation in Etsy and I'll be happy to custom make you whatever scarf you'd like.

Happy Shopping!!
~Melissa~

Tooting my own horn!!

If I don't, who will??? Actually, these satisfied customers will! Take a look at what they had to say after getting their products from Made by Melissa!

"Incredibly fast shipping! Beautiful earrings! We looked high and low for something like this and we couldn't be more pleased!" (American Flag Charm Earrings)

"THANK YOU! I love the bracelet to death; I've worn it to work every day since I received it! Thanks so much for resizing it for me; it fits perfectly! Wonderful seller! Thank you thank you!" (Green and White Beaded Bracelet)

"I wore these seconds after getting them out of the package. They are so cute. Great Shop!" (Halloween bat charm earrings)

"absolutely perfect! thank you so much!" (Custom order - 5 beaded necklaces)

"Terrific crafter and designer!<3 Will do business again =)" (Custom clear glass and green seed bead necklace)

"We love this necklace! My daughter doesn't want to take it off! Great communication and quick shipment!" (Ice cream charm necklaces)

"*Very* satisfied buyer here...the earrings are beautiful! (and thanks for getting them in the mail so quickly!) Highly recommended by me!" (Blue teardrop beaded earrings)

To see all of my feedback (currently 160, 100% positive) click here. Check out Made By Melissa!! Free shipping to anyone who puts "You rock" in the message to seller!

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.

Holiday Theme Jewelry

Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat.... well, first Thanksgiving is coming, but Christmas shopping comes right after that (and I mean RIGHT after). So why not accessorize in cute Christmas jewelry to get yourself in the mood!

These bells really jingle - Green Jingle Bell Earrings:


Oh Christmas Tree Beaded Bracelet:


Noel Beaded Bracelet:


Candy Cane Beaded Bracelet:


There is more to come, I have fimo clay beaded bracelets with snowmen, Christmas trees and Santa Claus for kids and adults, I have an adorable glass lampwork beaded Snowman bracelet and more jingle bell earrings!!

I also plan on making some zipper pulls, key chains, cell phone charms, ornaments, more bracelets, more earrings and jingle bell necklaces!! Keep an eye on my shop for more holiday items!!

Happy Shopping!!!
Melissa