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!!

EtsyNJ wants to keep you warm this winter!

Baby its a COLD December here in the great state of New Jersey! The EtsyNJ artists have been working hard on great items that will keep you warm all winter long! Here are just a few of the great winter accessories from EtsyNJ shops:

Sky Cable Knit Scarf from The Spinning Hand:


Winter Wonderland Crochet Scarf from Creations By Danielle:


Gray Bang Bang Fleece Scarf from TrashedClothing:


Midnight in Paris Mohair Crochet Hat from MyArt4Wear:


Crochet Hat with Ear Flaps from Wool Mountain:


This is just a small sampling of the winter accessories from EtsyNJ. Want to see more? Click here!

Maybe you don't need to keep warm, but you still want to see everything that EtsyNJ has? Easy! Simply search for EtsyNJ at Etsy.com or click here!

Lemoncholy's Blog Giveaway!

Lemoncholy is sponsoring a blog giveaway - click the link for details! http://lemoncholys.blogspot.com/2007/11/update-on-blog-giveaway.html

A Giveaway! - from Original Abbie!

Check out her blog for details: http://blog.originalabbie.com/files/4f4d7ae3b347d5ab677b4394928096d7-79.php

Free Shipping at MadeByMelissa

This just in from MadeByMelissa:

In honor of me surviving another year, I am having a Happy Birthday sale. Simply put HAPPY BIRTHDAY MELISSA in the notes to seller form and I will give you free domestic shipping. Its that easy! Wish me a happy birthday, wait for a revised PayPal invoice and get free shipping on your entire order!

Valid until midnight Sunday 11/18. Wait for revised invoice before paying, I will not refund shipping costs if you pay before the invoice is sent. All items will be shipped USPS parcel post (7 day delivery). Offer valid to US residents only. If you live outside the US and would like to participate in my birthday celebration, please convo me and we can work out a reduced shipping rate.

Visit http://madebymelissa.etsy.com

Happy Shopping!!
~Melissa~

Featured Artist - The Spinning Hand

Who are you?
Kari Kaefer

What is your Etsy Shop Name/link? www.thespinninghand.etsy.com

What tag categories do you specialize in?
Knitting

Do you create for children or adults, women or men?
Mainly women and children…I am considering a men’s line for 2008!


What do you like about Etsy?
You can have a super-professional site for next to no $ put out; you can get loads of free advice from professional, friendly artisans; you can be inspired by others’ creations…what’s NOT to like??

Where do you find inspiration for your products?
Fashion magazines, catalogs, people-watching in Manhattan. While I don’t want to sound too mystical, I truly think the yarn itself will indicate what it is meant to become. A combination of where I am in my own knitting practice and where my interests lie will also affect what I’m producing.

The seasons, obviously, are a source of inspiration. In the summertime I will knit with cottons and microfiber – I made the nautical-inspired “Young Man About Town” in the summertime – and as autumn draws near I will move toward earthier tones and fuzzy yarns. For some reason, I cannot get enough of Rowan Big Wool, year-round. It is so satisfying to work with.




What do you love about your business?
Unlike some of my other pursuits – music and teaching among them – no one ever told me I ought to be a knitter. It is something that comes entirely from me. I sought out my great-aunt and asked her to teach me; I wanted to be just like Julia Roberts, and my goal was to make a super-long, gray scarf to wear when I moved to Manhattan. (I did it, too…from Red Heart acrylic, of course).

What is your favorite product right now?
The cashmere camisole. It’s just so sexy and sweet. And a normal-sized woman can wear it.


What makes you unique at Etsy?
I don’t see a lot of handknit items at my price point…mostly I see them costing hundreds of dollars because they are made from hand-dyed, handspun wool from knitter-owned animals. I’m not afraid to make something that takes a lot of time and wait for the right customer to find it. (That’s why I also have a day job!!)

What other street teams are you a member of?
I’m sticking with etsynj for now, because I don’t want to spread myself too thin. If space permits, someday I might like to join fast (fiber arts street team).

What are some other sites to find out more about you and what you love to create?
Etsy is it…I’m trying to keep it simple.

I perused Kari's shop, and I love this christening blanket:


And this scarf is sure to keep you warm all winter long:


Be sure to visit Kari's shop at http://thespinninghand.etsy.com and check out the rest of the EtsyNJ shops by searching EtsyNJ at Etsy.com or by clicking here.

Happy Shopping!

Featured Artist - Creations By Danielle

Who are you? Danielle of Creations By Danielle

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

What tag categories do you specialize in? Jewelry, Baby Items, Recycled Crafts, Crochet Items, Collage Work, Purses & Bags

Do you create for children or adults, women or men? Babies and women mostly

What do you like about Etsy? I enjoy the fact that it’s a forum for people who make stuff to get noticed and also network with each other.

Where do you find inspiration for your products? Friends’ suggestions, Craftster, magazines, current trends, music, nature and just playing around and creating.

What do you love about your business? I’m happy that I can post all my items for sale in one spot and everything is neatly organized and professional looking.

What is your favorite product right now? My recycled-paper bead jewelry for sure!


What makes you unique at Etsy? I have many crafts that I enjoy so I am not just selling one thing and my inventory rotates.

What are some other sites to find out more about you and what you love to create? http://www.myspace.com/creationsbydanielle

Danielle has added some great new things to her shop since she filled out this survey just a few short weeks ago! You definately need to check her shop frequently to see what else she has come up with!

She has Christmas ornaments like this one:


And greeting cards like this one:


To see everything Danielle has to offer click here to visit her shop.

Remember to search EtsyNJ or click here to see what our street team has available!

Happy Shopping!!