Make It Monday: Baby Boy Crochet Blanket, Paw Print Etched Glass and A Free Gift Promo

I did not realize I forgot to post my Make it Monday for last week. The only item I got done so far this week, is the free gift with promo angel lollipop holder. It is the very first image, and from now until New Years, 2018, this is a Free Gift with all purchases in my Etsy shop. See my Etsy shop for details. It does say 20 cents, I had to put a price on it, but it is not for purchase, just for me to advertise it. Ask me about it if you want.

 I finished the blue variegated baby blanket last week. I love this stitch, looks like stepping stones to me. It is listed in my Etsy shop. 

 I also made up an etched glass dog paw print on a cabochon, for Fairy or Pet Gardens. So cute, sold in lots of 5. Now with the days being shorter, I have to figure out a time to do my glass etching. I have to be outside, and I homeschool during the day. Could be interesting. I might have to change my craft day from Make it Monday, to Make it Saturday.

 I just started a new crochet wrap, and I love this pattern. I can't wait to finish it. It will be available for purchase as soon as it is done. Don't forget to check out my current jewelry sale, in my Etsy shop. All jewelry items, except those already on mark down for clearance, are 15% off, plus you get the free gift with purchase. This current sale ends on the 16th, so hurry and get shopping. I will then be running a week long Black Friday sale, and am considering a featured item of the week, maybe after the holidays are over. Start shopping now, and beat the rush, plus most of my jewelry pieces are one only, unique pieces.

I Am Doing the 2015 Etsy Christmas in July Event Coupon Available

As you can see from the brand new shiny banner, above, I am participating in the Etsy 2015 Christmas in July Event.  The event will run from July 1- 12, but you are in luck.  Because, I never know what is going to happen in my crazy world, I have already created a coupon, and it is active right now.  Use coupon code christmasinjuly when cashing out from my Etsy shop, and get 10% off, plus free usa shipping, and of course I offer a layaway service.  I am still learning about this event, and there is a lot to learn.  But, for now I can prepare, and get ready.  I will be listing some Christmas related items, that I have not relisted yet.  So, be sure to check back when the event starts.  Bookmark my blog now.  Visit my Etsy store, by clicking here, or using any of the banner widgets available on this blog. 

Getting Ready For the Holidays and Some Odds and Ends

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.  So, this blog will be changed to all pink for the month of October. 

As you probably know the holidays are quickly approaching.  I have been racking my brain feverishly thinking of all the things I want to create by then.  I don't think I have enough time, lol.  I just finished a crocheted orange and black blanket that I absolutely love.  I used a different method for changing colors and it was so much easier.  It will be in my Etsy store tomorrow.  I must tell you if you are a Cincinnati Bengals fan, or love tigers you might want to check it out.  My goal, eventually, is to make a crocheted blanket in every color combo for every football team. 

To help my readers, and followers on Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook, I will be doing a flash sale every day until December.  There will be a different special each day.  To ensure I do not attract re sellers, my jewelry pieces will not get drastically marked down.  Sorry, but if there is something I can't stand is someone buying something they did not create with the soul purpose of selling it for more.  My Twitter is @melissasjewelry, Pinterest is iaminterested, and Facebook Melissa's Menagerie of Stuff.  Look me up and follow along.  I will not be posting all the flash sales here on this blog, so you will have to follow along in one of the other places.  It will show up on the Facebook widget on this page, so you could still visit this blog and find it easy enough. 

Speaking of jewelry.  I was so happy to see some of the jewelry casting sellers, that I used to buy from on Ebay, selling on Etsy.  Though I am currently learning new ways to create jewelry, I have always loved and been drawn to traditional settings.  So, I will definitely be making some new pieces using those traditional settings.  Just not sure when, lol.  I guess you will  have to visit this blog often and find out. 

I have noticed one thing, about Etsy.  There is a whole group of people who do not think that making jewelry with traditional settings is handmade.  Trust me I can tell you hand setting gemstones in those settings is for sure handmade.  Maybe I don't melt the silver, and then cast the setting myself, but I do hand set the gemstones, and it is not easy, and it takes a long time to learn how to do it too.  It is a craft, and if they want to be rude so be it. 

Pink Mother of Pearl Pendant and Earrings, With Blue Pearls

This is a set of pink Mother Of Pearl pendant, and earrings. They were created using, pink mother of pearl beads, and then wire wrapped with silvertone wire, to create the pendant and earrings. The earrings are fish hook style earrings. Each mother of pearl, has a freshwater blue pearl in the center. These are for sale for 14.99 each, in my Etsy store http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6007466 If you are not a member of Etsy and you are interested in purchasing these, you can contact me, and I will work out the details with you. Anything you order, directly from this blog, will receive free shipping to USA buyers. Check out my fellow members at team FEST, their Etsy mini is found on the side bar, of this blog. Start your xmas shopping early, and buy some handmade jewelry. Please ask any questions, and comments are always appreciated. Dont forget to enter the contest, rules are at the top of the blog, and win a free Star Diopside ring.