Christmas In July Missy69 Etsy, Item 1: Soft Variegated Baby Boy Crochet Blanket

So, if you were following along, I didn't do so great blogging in June. My life has been crazy since April, and I sure am hoping by the end of July it will slow down a little, and be more normal. For the month of July, I am running a Christmas in July sale. There are 14 items marked down, and they center around Christmas, or cold weather. For example, this lovely baby blanket, handmade crochet with baby soft yarn in variegated blues and greens. A lot of time goes into a crochet project, and often people don't realize how much love is put into a crocheted item. Crocheted items last for years, are super warm, even the lighter yarns, and can be handed down from generation to generation. Visit my Etsy store to see this beautiful baby blanket, and maybe purchase too.  I can't make the link thing work on my Nextbook, so go to Etsy and search Missy69, and  you will find my shop.  I will fix the link asap.

Etsy Christmas in July 2015 Has Begun

The Etsy Christmas in July 2015 event has begun.  My coupon has been active for a while, but now I will try to post each day two items from my shop.  Today I will share two crochet baby diaper cakes.  Both are made and ready to ship.  Use coupon code, christmasinjuly, to get an extra 10% off.  I always offer free USA shipping.  The red and black diaper cake, is not shown put together, because I don't have all them diapers lying around.  Here are the links to both https://www.etsy.com/listing/234415216/red-and-black-newborn-diaper-cake-baby?ref=shop_home_active_1&ga_search_query=diaper%2Bcake        https://www.etsy.com/listing/231014532/white-and-orange-unisex-baby-shower?ref=shop_home_active_2&ga_search_query=diaper%2Bcake

Red and Black Newborn Baby Shower Diaper Cake with Rompers Beanies Blanket and Kitty Lovey Plus Others

I need to take another picture, this one came out too dark. But, anyways, I used to sell the cocoon, blanket, and lovey separate, but I decided to add a few more pieces, and sell them all together. All items are crocheted, hence handmade by me. It is not assembled as a diaper cake yet, for two reasons. 1- I don't want all those diapers lying around my house, and 2- I want the buyer to be able to select the size diapers they want. In this complete red and black set, you will receive: 1- 30 diapers of the size of your choosing, 2- Two button up the back rompers one red one black. 3- Two beanie hats one red one black 4- two baby washcloths one red one black 5- one red and black infant blanket 6- one red and black baby sleep cocoon great for photo props too 7- one red and black kitty snuggle buddy lovey which is a blanket with an animal friend to sleep with or drag around to play with. That is 39 items all for one great price. I offer free USA shipping, and if you want to make a custom request for colors, contact me through my Etsy shop. I think I am going to do a toddler one next. This would be a great baby shower gift. If you want custom colors, it does take a while to make the items, and you can ask about other items as well, so be sure to plan ahead. I can not whip one of these out in a week. Be sure and check out my orange and white one, also listed in my Etsy store. 

My First Newborn Diaper Cake

I finally finished my first newborn baby diaper cake. I have wanted to make one of these forever. I think I will do more of these. Though challenging to figure out how to get it all together, so is stays together, it was a lot of fun! All the items, with the exception of the Huggies Pooh Bear diapers, and the baby toy, were hand crocheted by me. The set includes 35 size 1 Huggies diapers, one white and orange baby blanket, that makes up the outside of the cake, 2 bibs, two hats, and four wash cloths. Plus the toy rattle. The items are either white, orange, or white and orange together, so it is definitely a unisex item. To see more images, or to purchase, please visit my Etsy store.

2 New Hand Painted Gift Bags Easter and Pink Robin

I finally got to paint some new gift bags. I had run out of bags, and with me working every other weekend, I just couldn't get anymore. I will be doing two more next week as well. The first one is a cute Bunny hugging his carrot with a purple ribbon. It is perfect for an Easter gift, baby shower or birthday party. All my bags can be re-used or framed and hung as art work. I love how this one came out, and I can do it in other colors, so just contact me if you want it in other colors, by clicking the highlighted link. The second is a Pink Robin sitting in some leaves. For some reason my birds look better when I paint them looking to the left, rather than the right. I have no idea why this is, but his head is a little longer than I like, and he should technically be slightly more round. I may try this one again. Both of these bags are available in my Etsy store, and remember I take custom orders, so contact me through the message system or at melissaruede@yahoo.com Please do not spam my personal email account with other stupid things, I will flag them as spam. Those of you who do this you know exactly who you are.

Hand Made Beaded Bubble Wands for Birthdays, Weddings, or Graduation

Need a cool party favor that is safe for the environment? Then check out my hand beaded bubble wands. These are great for birthday parties, baby or wedding showers, graduations, or wedding ceremonies. I will be selling these in lots of five through my Etsy store. If you want a large order I can work out a deal for you on pricing. These are time consuming to make, especially the tiny seed bead ones. I can do color combos and schemes, so please ask if you are interested.  As you can see from the image they work awesome, and my daughter had a blast testing them for me.  Visit my Etsy store for details.