tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86264895262219214192024-02-20T01:22:02.468-08:00Designs by MelissaDesigns by Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06714330376268762952noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626489526221921419.post-65584156396067253722009-03-17T06:05:00.000-07:002009-03-18T17:14:10.099-07:001st Annual Search for the Shamrock Challenge and Prize Package Drawing.Two lucky winners will be drawn by random number generatorand will be announced on Wednesday, March 25th on <a href="http://www.creativespiritoriginals.blogspot.com/">CreativeSpiritOriginals.BlogSpot.com</a>.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314147373563288674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZeU5v4touVumXoijZa7KoJyhY8lP9qrBpQ8LB7nNCZ-lRRX30xzLJXW7g-B9Rqyg-vILDmbEV-Rf5IrSU4m2KDV_COyo3eaD8J4TXZpzU5BFmNymmNpkpHY_5Jq2_XalovAHSDe4T4-4/s320/PrizePacakge1B.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />Challenge Rules:<br /><br /><br />The challenge rules are simple.Please read to the bottom as there are details for Additional entry opportunities there.<br /><br /><br />1) Search the following 13 shops for the shamrock photo. Each shop has one (1) shamrock listing.It can be found in "any" photo in "any" listing.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://allthatglass.etsy.com/" target="_blank">AllThatGlass.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://creativespirit.etsy.com/" target="_blank">CreativeSpirit.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://creativespirittoo.etsy.com/" target="_blank">CreativeSpiritToo.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://designgal.etsy.com/" target="_blank">DesignGal.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://dsignsbymelissa.etsy.com/" target="_blank">DsignsByMelissa.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://gallagj.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Gallagj.Etsy.Com</a><br /><a href="http://glassdezignz.etsy.com/" target="_blank">GlassDezignz.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://peculiarparchment.etsy.com/" target="_blank">PeculiarParchment.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://pimpmypaperdesigns.etsy.com/" target="_blank">PimpMyPaperDesigns.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://raevyn77.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Raevyn77.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://rhisbitsandbeads.etsy.com/" target="_blank">RhisBitsAndBeads.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://simplyraevyn.etsy.com/" target="_blank">SimplyRaevyn.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://slidingalong.etsy.com/" target="_blank">SlidingAlong.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://yndigo1.etsy.com/" target="_blank">yndigo1.etsy.com</a><br /><br /><br />2) Jot down the listing ID number when you find each Shamrock photo.The listing ID number is found at the end of the url in your browser.<br /><br /><br />3) Once you find all 13 listings, submit your entry <a href="http://creativespiritoriginals.com/Shamrock_Entries.html">HERE</a>. Please note that e-mail addresses will be used only to contact the winnersand will not be shared or used for any other purpose.<br /><br /><br />INCREASE YOUR ODDS<br /><br />Make a purchase from any of the 13 participating shops above and getADDITIONAL ENTRIES. Each item purchased = one entry.<br /><br /><br />Challenge Entries will be accepted beginning now through midnight EST on Tuesday, March 24th.Two lucky challenge winners will be drawn by random number generator and will be announced on CreativeSpiritOriginals.BlogSpot.com on March 25th.Designs by Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06714330376268762952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626489526221921419.post-22251262907922845232009-03-16T14:54:00.000-07:002009-03-16T15:05:23.499-07:00This Week's Section of the Week SALE<div><div>Last week I introduced my item/section of the week! Every week starting on Sundays I will deeply discount either certain items in my shop or an entire section. That discount will run until the next Sunday when I change out the item/section of the week. There will be a section on the right of my shop designating item/items of the week!! Enjoy the great discounts coming your way!!<br /></div><div>****This week my entire necklace section is at least 30% off!! Each listing has already been marked down to reflect savings*** </div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21282312"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313908856301304146" style="WIDTH: 197px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLo2xktjVGiMJz-pIadBIVCrAp_B8uI-ilG65DgrHr574py9pWRGL0Bgmv6RmRfCMWFdujGefOgdLlYuxocTaW3BOpe1gry4r9Nu9DfTZXaqagLD6p_tbUf6d-TH7ZSX_D3L2Pq0y-RlY/s200/once+upon+necklace.jpg" border="0" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22122375"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313909055394218194" style="WIDTH: 155px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQXGoEvQK5-GRwhKI-dZooNFtYojRDEv5hY2O2bPO9O2vflzNidPrtHW_zFrtIqFQ10F4qaX3ChG5hXxsXI3xXHc8oK-kh2L97n0_FxkUSoQPvvGjZ9f4L0PgI30dFOs3vaG9aYkN_aGg/s200/mother+earth+necklace.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13094745"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313909198408505186" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 188px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY8umnx15IWzoTDQpmeibnbinMCwdnRAX2rAlqbJGYpBwesO1vSVi37UeuHwJBYPW0KIc3tNhGjxjAD10RmUrsUDPpOnqzq3zNaubQsO9Kk5rpEnvAPquMqybqviM6DOVolGFc90rs-pw/s200/kambaba+necklace.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div>Once Upon a Time Necklace Originally $25 SALE $17</div><div>Mother Earth Necklace Originally $35 SALE $24</div><div>Kambaba Wire Wrapped Necklace Originally $30 SALE $21</div></div>Designs by Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06714330376268762952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626489526221921419.post-21550637261089330762009-03-12T14:30:00.001-07:002009-03-12T22:12:22.514-07:00Another Day Gone By...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsB9-Ks9lxGBJh3Yomi2ZXoWK-ixro0CGKszF98i7HKzyErksACsPrL9TnVZg5WcCTQEZTf8-wbz4aZ15zExc7dQYlfdSRlIInYUTNCiKSRgapQNV3CRlrVo1_oDyjTml4X8aBDRA0JKg/s1600-h/grandparents-2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312500622800569922" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 199px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsB9-Ks9lxGBJh3Yomi2ZXoWK-ixro0CGKszF98i7HKzyErksACsPrL9TnVZg5WcCTQEZTf8-wbz4aZ15zExc7dQYlfdSRlIInYUTNCiKSRgapQNV3CRlrVo1_oDyjTml4X8aBDRA0JKg/s200/grandparents-2.jpg" border="0" /></a> This post today has to do with a more personal topic. I'm not the type of person who likes to expose my feelings for the world to see, but after last week I want to share. Last Tuesday (3/3/09) my grandmother pasted away. It was unexpected, & left many of us wondering "what now?" My grandma & grandpa were married for 60 years. They were truly the "love of each other's lives." You see the cute old couples who still hold hands? Well, that was my grandparents. My grandfather had heart problems & honestly most people, including himself, thought he'd be the first to pass on. He told me while sitting with him either at the hospital or funeral chapel, that he never thought he'd have to see her laying there like that.<br /><div><br /><div>The image of my grandpa sobbing at the hospital & funeral will haunt me forever. I have never seen him cry. To see him laugh, is one of my most favorite thing in this world. It breaks my heart to know he is hurting so much, but I can only hope that one day I will experience even a fraction of the love they had for one another! His last words to her before they closed the casket were, "Well, I guess I'll see you in heaven once I get there." This next year will be a challenge for everyone. </div><div></div><br /><div>I myself, am dealing with a guilt of not visiting with my grandmother as much as I should have. I'd put off calling because I knew it would be an hour or two phone call, because she loved to talk. I kept saying, "I'll go see her another weekend", having no idea those weekends of opportunity were coming to an end. I am very blessed to have had them both around for so long, but until you lose one, you don't think about it. I had lost my other grandfather when I was very young & my other grandmother more than ten years ago. That loss was extremely hard for me & not until now, have I felt that same feeling of loss again. Sure, I have had people in my life pass away & it was sad & emotional, but this feeling I have now is much different. She is in God's hands now, & I know she has been catching up with all the gossip from freinds & family members that have long pasted from this earth. </div><div></div><br /><div>I love you dearly grandma & someday we will all be back together. But, until then, look over each of us, & help us to be strong, loving individuals. </div></div>Designs by Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06714330376268762952noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626489526221921419.post-26187718122327851382009-03-10T09:14:00.000-07:002009-03-10T09:35:49.408-07:00This Thing Called Twitter...<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL1Ovnqev341IMZKizSTDBzjcV6LMfFgkZZrNf6pnKHRScI8dmC1m5li3m40J2MnZRs-pRUgiA-98BDIBZBTRVsVt_wUsbLKmE-OHwrAAadSO2I0foIGIZuXbNmSHqjzieVjwtKNliTZM/s1600-h/twitter_logo.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311598375775154178" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 46px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL1Ovnqev341IMZKizSTDBzjcV6LMfFgkZZrNf6pnKHRScI8dmC1m5li3m40J2MnZRs-pRUgiA-98BDIBZBTRVsVt_wUsbLKmE-OHwrAAadSO2I0foIGIZuXbNmSHqjzieVjwtKNliTZM/s200/twitter_logo.png" border="0" /></a></p>I have been hearing people talking about Twitter. I wondered what the big deal was about it. I kept putting it off, until last night. I created my Twitter account & now I am addicted!! I completely understand what everyone has been talking about. This is a great networking tool! So, how about following me? <a href="http://twitter.com/dsignsbymelissa">http://twitter.com/dsignsbymelissa</a>Designs by Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06714330376268762952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626489526221921419.post-51078559106575162042009-03-09T10:00:00.000-07:002009-03-09T10:16:46.406-07:00A New Section in My ShopI am introducing my item/section of the week! Every week starting on Sundays I will deeply discount either certain items in my shop or an entire section. That discount will run until the next Sunday when I change out the item/section of the week. There will be a section on the right of my shop designating item/items of the week!! Enjoy the great discounts coming your way!!<br /><br /><br />****This week my entire earring section is at least 40% off!! Each listing has already been marked down to reflect savings***<br /><br /><p align="left"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21432981"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311235732496451794" style="WIDTH: 144px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhldz6d12HxTY7FDSO0omnRnm80G3pq1khlEiZMxDAM1vMl5-Y3_fn5DtMc7H3rjXwuaz_4DOmk-UUdS720YLWw-lnlv1G7QX14SvMARIzfplwDUjJJ8PqiIRGQ3XPeqbcRy7d3W8wDNvU/s200/Hoot.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20863166"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311235973886062658" style="WIDTH: 185px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji1rD7z1u6oblTm26qwyyEpJMSFct_Qs_zOYozkydb1aUCmAnadSG9WxHWHYeaC914NEoe1xKNEHcF0YbP_f76dvS4lJfYdn0aco8Mw9UrbcHWdO9ONDxDkbGzPMm9ruoyv6pUuTwXHMw/s200/bell.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13135320"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311236294756350690" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 104px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgek2nkQIfY2KzvJUCdyJc-mPdY1HUQ205tcfsl_rdvdLJ8lEv0PDCn_RkMug1vFRLfc0jcH9G3IjQqdGaytyK0qnPxHqGBnswVl7DA6z95BQRYYMd-73kX2GbuI1UTPqVOoEjbpLHqGGM/s200/passion.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji1rD7z1u6oblTm26qwyyEpJMSFct_Qs_zOYozkydb1aUCmAnadSG9WxHWHYeaC914NEoe1xKNEHcF0YbP_f76dvS4lJfYdn0aco8Mw9UrbcHWdO9ONDxDkbGzPMm9ruoyv6pUuTwXHMw/s1600-h/bell.jpg"></a></p><div align="left">Hoot Earrings SALE $8.25 </div><div align="left">Bell Earrings SALE $7.00 </div><div align="left">PassionBerry Earrings SALE $10.75</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div>Designs by Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06714330376268762952noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626489526221921419.post-21210124421467940162009-01-22T08:28:00.001-08:002009-01-25T09:52:01.029-08:00Valentine's Day Sweetheart Sale<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19141241"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294158296556139938" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 222px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGsuksYi_GWux51e3TCEShxdmnDdYXFiCbEajf4PmXwgqsCgL9hnppwbAGZz66OVRuidkwFKPwtI37Uqm-demSVUEs2Gr57C_SmHYQrfnyw4j9ZU9oLJeEgSJj-rm1tZldYDTv5mAcFXg/s320/DSC02484.JPG" border="0" /></a>I've been working on lots of new designs, & I have even got some of them listed in my shop. Each day I'm trying to get more items listed & made. Now through Feb. 14th I am running a great Valentine's Day Sale.<br /><div><div><div><div></div><br /><div>Just in time for Valentine’s Day.....<br /></div><div>Designs By Melissa’s SWEETHEART SALE.....<br /></div><div>Now through Feb 14.....</div><div>******Spend $20, Save 10% off entire purchase.....</div><div>******Spend $30, Save 15% off entire purchase.....</div><div>******Spend $40, Save 20% off entire purchase.....</div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=19141813"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294157584189896354" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 130px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9j535AhVz9ui2TI_fNUvzW7LkKuX9pX8zLl2aZZ6tWb7u0XavM9rt-dL7FyJLOVSD0QkZZkdEMJ4O_Mms9A5fS7-Ny0E_eOsNjej4bqR6ayfoqxqkor56rSdRkwM60QCfPpVMSvtwZm4/s200/DSC02494.JPG" border="0" /></a>(See shop announcements for complete details).</div><div><a href="http://www.dsignsbymelissa.etsy.com/">http://www.dsignsbymelissa.etsy.com/</a><br /><br />I've also added a couple pictures of my new items. Stop by for some one-of-a-kind Valentine's Day presents!! Many more jewelry items are located in my shop. </div></div></div></div>Designs by Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06714330376268762952noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626489526221921419.post-25565908320697778062008-09-26T16:07:00.000-07:002008-09-27T05:12:31.348-07:00Newest Creation<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaZEdgTxD79elXn7m0tV5ziwlGjjONpZAIVjrXPwzu79tqE4oEJAa6TNiREu6W05FMBoCJrcQf70RZvxOUpn3L0qTNKCZzue3RUb_hDQkH_FPOee9JIpveL3Zny7vBdoYqHfUJHWdQJGw/s1600-h/DSC02107.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250472656085607826" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaZEdgTxD79elXn7m0tV5ziwlGjjONpZAIVjrXPwzu79tqE4oEJAa6TNiREu6W05FMBoCJrcQf70RZvxOUpn3L0qTNKCZzue3RUb_hDQkH_FPOee9JIpveL3Zny7vBdoYqHfUJHWdQJGw/s320/DSC02107.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><div><span style="color:#663366;">This handcrafted butterfly necklace is my newest creation. I am very proud of it. It is truely a one of a kind piece. The butterfly itself started out as 2 individual earrings. I removed the posts & altered the design to look like wings. Each "wing" has been soldered together on the backside. I then created the antennas & tail of the butterfly from tinned copper wire. The "body" of the butterfly is strictly solder that has been formed to look like a body. The solder from the body also connects the front together.<br /></span><div><br /><div><span style="color:#663366;">I added a hook to the back to attach a chain. From that hook hangs a 3" chain, which is constructed of tinned copper rings. I formed, cut, & soldered each ring together to create the funky chain. The same construction method was used for the chain that goes around the neck. A fine sterling silver chain was also added to go around the neck. 6mm unakite gemstone beads were added to the sterling silver chain, along with soldered 9mm tinned copper rings. The S clasp is formed from sterling silver wire & has been lightly hammered for strength. Lastly, I added a 6mm round jasper gemstone bead to the clasp completing the design.I love how funky & "handmade" this necklace looks. </span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjslqeyLNAFlRncZhO6oY3hESc_N8MqSUMA6gfsqXRtSf4pU-34z88Tinin4F66pL_c4mMlI5CC9Ceob0IRsLLryCCgq1AF8DnLq5fSE5N4olLCJ8YRgcJ1TEb8Olsz_y3KBkGqtghKOpc/s1600-h/DSC02108.JPG"><span style="color:#663366;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250471594937049186" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjslqeyLNAFlRncZhO6oY3hESc_N8MqSUMA6gfsqXRtSf4pU-34z88Tinin4F66pL_c4mMlI5CC9Ceob0IRsLLryCCgq1AF8DnLq5fSE5N4olLCJ8YRgcJ1TEb8Olsz_y3KBkGqtghKOpc/s200/DSC02108.JPG" border="0" /></span></a></div><br /><div><span style="color:#663366;">The solder on the tinned copper chain is visible, but it only adds to the funkiness. I also love how the tinned copper has begun to show its copper, due to the heating of the wire while soldering. In addition, none of the tinned copper rings are perfect circles. Each of these elements comes together to create a fun & unique necklace that is sure to turn some heads</span></div></div></div></div>Designs by Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06714330376268762952noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626489526221921419.post-50780338150402146402008-09-11T21:06:00.000-07:002008-09-11T21:28:08.688-07:00Been AwhileIt has been awhile since I've updated this blog. I got caught up in life for a bit. It all started when my wisdom teeth started to bother me. No, I didn't get my wisdom teeth out as a teenager, like you are suppose to. If I could go do it all over now, I would have done it then, rather than now! I decided to bite the bullet and have them all removed, even though only one was bothering me. The day of the surgery I got an IV to put me under, woke up, & it was done. My chin & tongue were completely swelled up. Plus, I couldn't feel either of them, which seemed to pose quite a problem once I got home to eat & take pills. I had to stand in front of a mirror to eat. Plus, I put on a bib to catch the stuff dribbling down my face. It was quite a site. I told my mom to take a picture, but it never happened. Even though I looked ridiculous, I felt no pain. The magic of drugs!!<br /><br />I thought, oh this isn't so bad. That lasted until about a week after the surgery, then I was in the worse pain of my life! I couldn't sleep at night, & by this time I had to go back to work. I went back to the doctor because I was convinced I had dry sockets on my lowers, but they weren't. You see, since I waited until I was almost 30 to have these taken out, my roots on my lower wisdom teeth had grown much deeper than they want them to. Getting them out was not easy. Bone was removed along with the teeth. So, my pain was strictly from the traumatic surgery, so no easy fix. I did get the lower teeth packed, & that helped tremendously!! I had those over last weekend. I had no pain with the packs in, & I thought it was over. Monday morning I had the packs removed & slowly throughout the day I felt the pain returning.<br /><br />By Tuesday morning my sockets had closed up almost completely, so I didn't want to put packs back in because it would open the sockets back up, & this would stop the healing process. The pain was not as intense as before. It was just enough to be annoying. So, I've been taking Ibuprofen twice a day. Almost like clock work I begin to feel them about every 6.5 hours. The worst part is the one tooth that originally was bothering me not longer hurts at all, & it was easy to remove. All the rest were a problem to get out, & I'm now paying for waiting. I HIGHLY recommend not waiting to get your wisdom teeth removed. Do it while you are young, so your roots have not grown into your jaw!! It has been 6.5 hours, or so my jaw is telling me. So, I am off to take some meds & get some sleep.Designs by Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06714330376268762952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626489526221921419.post-34252918229219780382008-07-30T19:06:00.000-07:002008-07-31T11:00:27.158-07:00Button Bracelets<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13786764"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228997026137754466" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpsz40re8xvPw3jRp9aZmPy8V6wUVmMPIJ3jR5HakgqRdwTKCvB1YUNSeqSvhssAmHcuHRe0-5t8yBIGZcHOwxmvdVZxR_PNG8YfQlKE5Pb7__Ny3X9XcVe2r-2Jm5GAQhIXm6NbTzRKk/s200/DSC01875.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#6666cc;">So my signature jewelry item is quickly becoming my button bracelets. I am getting a lot of orders for them, & whenever I wear one, I get tons of compliments. Plus, I just LOVE to make them. I am addicted to buttons, so it gives me a great <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13787176"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228997200501666530" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyWvkcekGNgNtqN_-FRtuXdNbAuZ-H8-cq3lMBYgmTWjUU8znyY1lZlNSeBsbJSLluE3z2BwnsvPCYMASPfKPzTBPi5cq0QGuh9CAUQi6-TP1bU3OJh6vnJwqvyknIWRJmj4Ilj0uWXXE/s200/DSC01899.JPG" border="0" /></a>accuse to buy them! I have included a few of the bracelets I currently have available for purchase in my </span><a href="http://www.dsignsbymelissa.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#6666cc;">http://www.dsignsbymelissa.etsy.com/</span></a><span style="color:#6666cc;"> shop. I have about any color imaginable to make bracelets with. Most of my sales come from custom requests. I am currently working on 3 that a </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13460626"><span style="color:#6666cc;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228996598151511522" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivvmEwAzVS_FySvlHO2K4sqfHzAPHOk-gLR79s8fzOkm0XRNQ_DPN7o1x9t7vRTE0cORNXRPWyXUY8CPGaE9wRPOrioSP1PdjTHKLFz4jK48oLuUnQoUlX3RNy9W5nnMcSxeQUgLqlfOU/s200/DSC01880.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color:#6666cc;">former co-worker requested from me. She had old (awesome) </span><span style="color:#6666cc;">buttons from her mother, that had passed away, that she wanted me to use. She wants them for herself & her 2 sisters. I think it is a great idea!! These bracelets are so unique & fun to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13338051"><span style="color:#6666cc;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228997583448129938" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS2cVNsoxJPpmkrPRoMyWIFwCTYjQOWMojM1MP17o9pLTCehRFkYAO_SE261Zl_kmU5BVgbkoCwYoCR5BS1dmf1z5_YSnqgFqglZEjYU_JwORlXL6aljN2bD8uIdLzci8jfSLo_qeMF9Y/s200/DSC01599.JPG" border="0" /></span></a>give as present. Plus, they are a great accessory to any outfit!</span>Designs by Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06714330376268762952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626489526221921419.post-31455757982244464242008-07-18T21:22:00.000-07:002008-07-18T21:48:21.981-07:00Where the Magic Happens!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8zfeCN4IYpQpnGw3iHL7ktL0TMDW4CUhyphenhyphenxKo8jwjlJFZhfGy3K4sX-5-MMk7pjF3s7-mQ40RJaIYrRL5f59i9fWPHgPXpPHMcVEAXeKGydfqd4-dPpiVsmKWQeRYBbUSusf4rlOuZSmg/s1600-h/DSC01930.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224581235095200482" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8zfeCN4IYpQpnGw3iHL7ktL0TMDW4CUhyphenhyphenxKo8jwjlJFZhfGy3K4sX-5-MMk7pjF3s7-mQ40RJaIYrRL5f59i9fWPHgPXpPHMcVEAXeKGydfqd4-dPpiVsmKWQeRYBbUSusf4rlOuZSmg/s320/DSC01930.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#6633ff;">I had a thought while working on one of my button bracelets; I bet that it would be interesting to others to see what my "work space" looks like! I could be completely wrong, but I'm showing it to you anyways. :) It is top-notch & highly professional! It is comprised of 1 highly used sofa, 1 cheaply made end table, & 1 small living room! At least there is also a television to keep me company while working! </span><div></div><br /><div><span style="color:#6633ff;">All my basics are sitting on my table. There are multiple buttons, a soldering iron, solder, a wood block to solder on, tinned copper wire, sterling silver wire, chasing hammer, steel block, pens for wrapping wire around (to make rings), pliers, wire cutter, bulk chain, & bare bracelets ready for buttons.</span></div><div><span style="color:#6633ff;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#6633ff;">Now you can see that you don't need a huge, nice place to create quality work. You just need your basics & some creativity, although, lots of practice helps as well! :)</span></div>Designs by Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06714330376268762952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626489526221921419.post-38774503572874893402008-07-16T20:21:00.000-07:002008-07-16T21:06:50.379-07:00My Favorite Etsy Purchases!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhUYoSFufnWpxocgQyUgCVJlw0DKch9-94rGIVJsy2WnWgUeQgmB4olvEgoYxVbJsPFj5AsJqT4-72TLFueO6Hmt8qoZF3jeXXIl1NBJ7fy94K9mEOTqrKbAW1WEHqgLPypFsWvjCCxfw/s1600-h/black.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223827414903389570" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhUYoSFufnWpxocgQyUgCVJlw0DKch9-94rGIVJsy2WnWgUeQgmB4olvEgoYxVbJsPFj5AsJqT4-72TLFueO6Hmt8qoZF3jeXXIl1NBJ7fy94K9mEOTqrKbAW1WEHqgLPypFsWvjCCxfw/s200/black.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#663366;">While being on Etsy I have m</span><span style="color:#663366;">et a lot of great</span><span style="color:#663366;"> people, but one stands out from the rest. Her shop is </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5720224"><span style="color:#990000;">TheCozyLoft</span></a><span style="color:#663366;">, & she makes the cutest sachets ever! The black toile is one of them that I have purchased. It has an incredible rose scent that I could just smell 24/7!! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5720224"><span style="color:#663366;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223822109844724482" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwfmAGoIkXofsZGWaFrlKR-gKS9oMhQ6yjza9VuXtISydmsyPioRCYVAqtnJ4v34Z8QUCTGK6o4In0yzIx8pB76Z99EexbbwiWIIHTKmg9GyC9ZaDxSOPy2qLuVsqUnmCIyKv-PSCRkN4/s200/red.jpg" border="0" /></span></a>The sage & burgundy ones have a lite lilac scent, which is heavenly! I've also purchased one with a lavender scent that is very relaxin</span><span style="color:#663366;">g. :) She can find whatever scent & fabric you would like! All I've had to do is ask & she has found it. All of these sachets were custom made to my specifications, although, she does have some in her shop that she has already made. Can you tell that I love toile? Toile fabric is the best!! I am addicted to it!!<br /></span><div><br /><div><span style="color:#663366;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUeltldRiXLxG86Pvfo7qhyynpnFVITVBxIGPxYVozGIkBwOvzB4LipcSxO0vFIgeI-De-yg87dC60pQ4t_Mpi_ys77hZOpY1qg_rT-FcrMk22kiUNZ19sJQlx9sNo9lpHrzCuaDHE8hI/s1600-h/green.jpg"><span style="color:#663366;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223824430374527218" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUeltldRiXLxG86Pvfo7qhyynpnFVITVBxIGPxYVozGIkBwOvzB4LipcSxO0vFIgeI-De-yg87dC60pQ4t_Mpi_ys77hZOpY1qg_rT-FcrMk22kiUNZ19sJQlx9sNo9lpHrzCuaDHE8hI/s200/green.jpg" border="0" /></span></a>They would make great gifts for yourself or anyone else. I know what I'm buying people for Christmas presents this year. Cozy also makes other incredibly cute cottage items. I promise<span style="font-size:0;"></span> that you will not be disappointed purchasing from her. She also happens to be one of the nicest ladies I've ever had the honor of getting to know. So, swing on by </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5720224"><span style="color:#990000;">TheCozyLoft</span></a><span style="color:#663366;"> & get yourself (& everyone else) a sachet or two!! </span></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div> </div></div>Designs by Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06714330376268762952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8626489526221921419.post-41515103990238043582008-07-15T18:56:00.001-07:002008-07-17T17:37:08.704-07:00Starting a Blog!!<span style="color:#993399;">Blog, blog, blog is all I hear about anymore. So, I thought I should jump on the wagon. Now, I just need to figure out how to load all kinds of cool things on here.<br />I make & sell jewelry, so I hear this is a good way to get the word out. My website is <a href="http://www.dsignsbymelissa.etsy.com/">www.dsignsbymelissa.etsy.com</a>. Come take a peek, & I’ll get some items posted on here once I get it all figured out. :) BTW: Check out my great music selection...I was a child of the New Kids revolution & they are back! </span>Designs by Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06714330376268762952noreply@blogger.com2