May 2008 Crafter's Challenge

I'm in the May 2008 Crafter's Challenge! I entered this nifty purple heart beaded bracelet:


Here's the site, please vote for me!

PS - the bracelet is available in my Etsy shop here.

Much Thanks!

One Object, 365 Days Project

After several weeks of following Polka Dot Creations feet, I decided to jump on the bandwagon and join the One Object 365 Days Project. Today is my first day!!

I've decided to use a crochet hook as my one object. Selecting the object is key, it has to be something that is easily carried around, something that photos well and something that is mildly interesting. I chose this specific crochet hook for a few reasons. First, its the hook I learned to crochet with back in the 5th grade. I also rarely use it, mostly because its so old that I can't tell what size it is and its plastic.

So, here is my first picture:

It is my very first crochet hook, next to the hook I am currently using for this specific project.

Wish me luck!! You can keep tabs on me to see if I keep with it on Flickr

EtsyNJ FOJ Team Challenge Donation

The EtsyNJ street team participated in an awesome team challenge to help raise money for the Friends of Joey Foundation. Twentyone team members stepped up to the plate and donated awesome creations based on a spring time color theme and the outcome was truly stunning!

Kate of ShutterKate and EcoKate collected all the donations, packaged them up in a nifty basket and brought it to the annual benefit. The winner was thrilled!!
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To see close-ups of all the amazing donations, visit the EtsyNJ blog posts here, here, here, here, here and last by not least here!

Also, please take the time to visit all of the generous shops who donated to this great cause:
AntiGenre.etsy.com
BeachChik.etsy.com
byAbpryor.etsy.com
CatRocks.etsy.com
CreationsbyDanielle.etsy.com
CreationsbyRobin.etsy.com
DonnaDidIt.etsy.com
DribsnDrabs.etsy.com
EcoKate.etsy.com
Fisheye.etsy.com
HappiKnits.etsy.com
Jtatmusic.etsy.com
Katylua.etsy.com
Krisamels.etsy.com
LDdesigns.etsy.com
Lindercella.etsy.com
LizArti.etsy.com
MadebyMelissa.etsy.com
NiceRakc.etsy.com
Purplelicious.etsy.com
Time4Coffee.etsy.com
WhatsEatingYin.etsy.com

I've been featured on Simple Sweetcakes!

I've been featured on Simple Sweetcakes's blog - please check it out here and let her know how awesome you think I am! ;-)

http://simplesweetcakes1.blogspot.com/2008/04/independent-designer-friday-on-monday.html

Funky Spunky Alien Donated to EtsyNJ Charity Basket

Remember my Funky Spunky crocheted Alien from a few blog posts ago? You don't? OK, then click here to read about him and my other little amigurumi creations. Well, getting to the point, I sent the little fella to be a part of the Friends of Joey EtsyNJ donation basket. You can read all about it on the EtsyNJ blog here: http://etsynj.blogspot.com/2008/04/12-donations-and-counting.html

Happy Reading!
~Melissa~

PS - Remember, FREE SHIPPING every Wednesday at Made by Melissa, read all about it here!

Revolution Money Exchange!

Hey everyone! One of my fellow EtsyNJ members showed me this new site that is just like PayPal (only there are NO FEES for sellers!) called Revolution Money Exchange.

Pay for your Made By Melissa purchases with RME and get 10% off your ENTIRE order - even shipping!!! Just select payment type OTHER and put RME and your email address in the notes to seller and I will send you an invoice - its easy as pie!

Happy Shopping!
~Melissa~

Made By Melissa's First Craft Show!!!

Wanna see my stuff in person before you buy?? Well, here is your chance! I will be participating in my first ever craft show!

Here's the details:
What: 1st Annual Ridgefield Park Lions Club Flea Market and Craft Show
When: Saturday April 19 from 9 AM to 5 PM
Where: St. Francis of Assisi School Gym, 110 Mount Vernon Street, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660

Come visit me!! Simply print out this blog post and purchase $10 or more from me and get a free keychain or zipper pull (quanities are limited).

I'll have special craft show only sales and I am unveiling some new items. Check me out!!

Hump Day Specials!!

Starting TODAY Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - every jewelry, destash, and magnet purchase from Made by Melissa will ship for FREE (US Only)! Simply put "Happy Hump Day" in the notes to seller and I will refund your shipping fees on all PayPal purchases. If you prefer to send a money order (or if I know you in real life and you want to pay cash in person) you can simply subtract the shipping fee from what you owe me.

Here are some items that qualify for hump day free shipping:

Keep checking back here, I'll be offering special sales to my blog readers.

Happy Shopping!!
~Melissa~

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~