Made by Melissa

After looking through MadeByMelissa's Etsy Shop you may be left wondering if there is anything that she can't make! From toys to jewelry, dishcloths to afghans, she can do it all! Although she may make similar stuff sometimes, its never exactly the same as anything else that she's created - everything is unique. After reading her profile, I see we have quite a bit in common. We are the same age and both have full time jobs in a scientific field (hers being engineering) where our creativity is suppressed. Luckily she has found the perfect creative outlets!

This Larry the Monster Chasing Ladybug toy looks much like the ones my house was inundated with earlier this fall. It's kid and baby safe.


Her beautiful Let it Snow Glass and Crystal Snowflake bracelet would be lovely in this upcoming winter season.
The Camo Baby/Todler Blanket would be perfect for a cool little boy.


As you can see, she is a lady of many talents and active in the Etsy community. Not only is she a member of the Etsy Bloggers team, but also of the EtsyKids, EtsyMoms, and EtsyNJ teams. Don't forget to check out her blog!

Zany Zebras and Zarkles

If you are looking for a one of a kind gift for a baby shower, or perhaps for you own toddler, baby, or grandbaby, you should check out the unique and adorable handmade gifts by Mama Z of Two Zany Zebras!


Mama Z has a lot of creative ideas. For instance, her Zany Pocket Blankets come with a pocket to hold the included Zarkle. A Zarkle is a stuffed cute monster that is good for cuddling with at night to keep fears and scary things at bay. The Cuddle Blankies have little loops to keep the blanket attached to a car seat or high chair so that Baby can't kick it off.



Zarkles can be purchased separately, like Carlton Chameleon here.


Gift sets are offered with a Cuddle Blankie and matching onesie or toddler t-shirt.



And Mama Z loves custom orders! You gotta love her work and her creativity!

Follow her blog at http://twozanyzebras.blogspot.com