Made by Melissa is featured on Ali's Adorable's blog!

Check it out here: http://alisadorables.blogspot.com/2008/01/featuringmade-by-melissa.html

Featured Artist - Wool Mountain Studios

Who are you? Leslie from Wool Mountain Studios in West Milford, NJ

What is your Etsy Shop Name/link? http://www.woolmountain.etsy.com

What tag categories do you specialize in? crochet, freeform crochet, destash, yarn, beads, patterns (supplies), knit

Do you create for children or adults, women or men? women, children

What do you like about Etsy? Gives me a broader base to sell my items, worldwide in a great atmosphere of talent artists

Where do you find inspiration for your products? nature's colors

What do you love about your business? Allows me to stay home, allows me to keep creating

What is your favorite product right now? freeform hats






What makes you unique at Etsy? I create my items without patterns

What other street teams are you a member of?
EtsyHookers: http://etsyhookers.ning.com/profile/2cgsdfujc3d7p

What are some other sites to find out more about you and what you love to create?
One of my capelets showcased in gallery of crochet insider ezine:
http://www.crochetinsider.com/Galleryissue3.html

2007 International Freeform Exhibit (some of my pieces included in this project) http://www.intff.org/pages/elementsmain.html

Some of my crochet scrumbles are included in the garments made for this book (I have one page in this book put together by Prudence Mapstone)
http://www.crochetinsider.com/newbooks5.html

Blogs: http://woolmountainstudio.blogspot.com/
http://zanygreyffcrochetandknit.blogspot.com/

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/woolmountain/
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/woolmountainstudio

I love this blue knit scarf from Leslie:


And this white mini-shawl:

Greetings and Salutations

As you all know, EtsyNJ is comprised of many talented artists who create a variety of awesome things from a variety of different materials. This blog will highlight just a few greeting cards that were created in the lovely Garden State.

Melissahead Designs wants you to be ready for anything with this Year of Holidays Set - 10 cards and envelopes!


Entertaining Angels is getting ready for spring with this Shiny Happy Flowers Springtime All Occasion Card:



i heart dogs studio knows that everyone loves a cute puppy, so why not mail one to someone special! (A card of course, not a real puppy!)


CreationsByDanielle has this Set of 3 Handmade Notecards that is sure to cheer up any trip to the mail box!


LD Designs knows that you need to store the fabulous handmade cards you just bought from EtsyNJ members, so she made this Blue Paisley Card Organizer just for you!!


These are just a few of the greeting cards and paper items from our EtsyNJ members, call it an appetizer! For the whole menu search "EtsyNJ paper goods".

Happy Shopping!!

Pinkish Green!!

Etsy treasuries don't last long, but we think our team treasuries are worth remembering for a long time. Here's a treasury of pink and green that ShutterKate created.

TOKENS Pearls and Copper Earrings by Catrocks

Raspberry Peony Blossom Hair Clip by katylua

Metallic Mohair Scarflette by TheSpinningHand

Altered vintage train case by Lemoncholy's

Pinky Lime Wrist Warmers by Shutterkate

Maya Earrings by AntiGenre

Pink and Green Lampwork Bracelet by KatLambrix

Pretty In Pink Shawl by Happiknits

Pink/Green Paisley Ribbon Belt by PurpleLicious

Walk in the Roses - do not Fear the Thorns Print by AbbieRoad

Darling Buds - Spinning/Felting Glitzy Batts by stickyfingers

Posy Flower Pin in Heather Bailey Freshcut Colors by polkadotcreations

Do you like Pink? Click here: EtsyNJ has pink
Perhaps green is more your style... click here: EtsyNJ has green
Or, if you would rather have them both together in one item, then click here: EtsyNJ combines pink and green

Happy Shopping!!!

Love is in the air!

This blog is inspired by the latest EtsyNJ treasury created by MadeByMelissa.

There's a lot of love in this group! Check out all the love EtsyNJ has to offer:

PurpleLicious's Red and White Hearts Kids Headband

EmptyHeartCreations's Heart Guitar Strap

Happiknits's All You Need is Love shrug

Crimsonseadragon's I love flowers in my hair painting

Entertainingangels's LOVE LOVE LOVE Valentines Day Greeting Card

Melissahead Designs's Valentines Day Love Coupons

Popalicious's Valentines Day Turquoise and Black Elegance ceramic art Pendant

JuliaCatherine's Sweethearts Necklace-Vintage Brass Charm, Chain and Red Flower

TrashedClothing's Love Birds Necklace

Lollibomb's Candy Hearts Vegan Whipped Body Frosting

MadeByMelissa's Purple Heart Bracelet

CreationsByDanielle's Angels Silhouette Ornament

Want to see more love from EtsyNJ? Try these searches: heart, love, and Valentine

Happy Shopping!!

Got the Blues?

Do you have the winter time blues? Well, these blues from EtsyNJ are sure to perk you right up!

Blue Game Piece Dangle Earrings by Pequest Designs - Get YOUR Game on!


Ceramic Sweet Blue Pop Art Pendant by popalicious - the free US shipping will surely make you smile!


VB Capri Blue Fabric Headband by PurpleLicious to hold that pesky hair out of your face!


This Bluebird Purse by CreationsByDanielle is a stylish way to hold your keys and wallet!


Not enough blue for you?? See all the fabulous blues from EtsyNJ by clicking here: EtsyNJ loves the blues.

Happy Shopping!!
~Melissa~

PS: Katyula created a blue treasury just for us!!