Meet Madebymelissa!

Who are you?
I am Melissa and I rock! (I also need a vacation, or at the very least, a nice long *uninterrupted* bubble bath)

What is your Etsy Shop Name/link?
Made By Melissa - http://madebymelissa.etsy.com

What tag categories do you specialize in?
Mostly jewelry - necklaces, bracelets, earrings. I have started listing some crocheted items as well - afghans, kitchen items, scarves

Do you create for children or adults, women or men?
Mostly women and girls, although I am working on some blankets and scarves for boys and men

What do you like about Etsy?
Its a place for crafters to come together and promote themselves and each other, it makes it easy to shop for unique handmade items. I also love that I can have my own store without having to create my own website - its very easy to sell and share your store address

What do you like about creating?
I love to make things, I picture the finished product in my head and get a great sense of accomplishment once I complete the product. I also love being able to change the goal as I go along it what I originally started out to make just isn't looking right.

What do you love about your business?
I love being in control. I can decide what I want to make and just let my creativity take me wherever it wants to.

What is your favorite product right now?
This is tough! I love all the things I list. I have a set of glass beaded bracelets with toggle clasps that I almost kept!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5979029
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5979015
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5978999

What makes you unique at Etsy?
I have quality jewelry that is affordable enough that you can buy something to match every outfit you own

What makes you unique as a woman?
My interests and activities span the spectrum - I am an environmental engineer by day, a crafter by night and a mommy and a wife 24/7.

What do you love about Kids?
Their excitement! Everything is new, fresh and fun when you are a kid, its something that I wish we could keep with us forever. When life stops being fresh and fun, that is when we get old.

What are some other sites to find out more about you and what you love to create?
My blog: http://madebymelissa.blogspot.com
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/made_by_melissa
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/madebymelissa/
EtsyNJ Street Team Blog: http://etsynj.blogspot.com