MermaidsBaubles

Mermaid's Baubles .... Unique Gifts from the Sea

Bristol, Rhode Island On Etsy since 2009

362 Sales | 5 out of 5 stars

MermaidsBaubles

Mermaid's Baubles .... Unique Gifts from the Sea

Bristol, Rhode Island | 362 Sales

5 out of 5 stars

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Announcement    Yes, I make each & every one of these with all natural Seashells! I love to use pearls & an ocean of other Treasures from the Sea, and I'm inspired by the 1800's nautical art of "Sailors Valentines" (which is how I started with these, over a decade ago!)
SALE -- Use Code: MERMAIDS20 at Checkout for 20% OFF and enjoy a surprise little beach treasure GIFT in your outgoing parcel, too. Most items are FREE SHIPPING.

Check out my Mermaids Baubles Facebook page and/or Instagram for a sneak peek at the freshest new creations & oceans of other news :-)

ARE YOU LOCAL?
Since I started creating my Mermaids Baubles in 2009, I've NEVER had events /classes canceled like they are being now due to COVID-19. My thoughts & prayers are with you all as we navigate through quarantines, cancelations, travel bans, losses and disappointments.
I'm busier than ever in my Bristol, RI Studio - sorting, designing and creating NEW Mermaids Baubles. Thankfully, my Sanibel Island trip was early enough this year & not impacted by the travel restrictions. I gathered SO MANY lovely sea treasures to use in my pieces. You will see them here & also online at www.Hotpoint-shop.com
Keep your wits about you, everyone <3
xo- Melonie

Please visit my www.Facebook.com/MermaidsBaubles page, or follow MermaidsBaubles on Instagram for updates on Workshops and Classes.
*Postponed till SUMMER* Sailors Valentine Jewelry Workshop. Call The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Museum to Book your space(s). : (508) 993-8894. Seats will be limited so I can give oceans of hands-on assistance when needed <3

LOCAL SHOPPES: may not be open to the public, so please call for Hours before going.
Mermaids Baubles at:
*Hotpoint Emporium, (39 State Street) Bristol RI www.hotpoint-shop.com - Two levels of artists' creations, all sales tax free! ONLINE SHOP NOW OPEN! Search for "Melonie" to see my listings.
*The Landing Gift Shop & Chandlery in New Bedford, MA (98 Front St). Call (508) 642-9211 for hours.
*New Bedford Fishing Heritage Museum Shoppe (Bethel Street). Call (508) 993-8894 for hours.
*Whimsies Art in Warren, Rhode Island (Main St. to 4 Church St.) Call (401) 289-2404 for hours.
*Newport Scrimshanders, (14 Bowens Wharf, Newport, RI) 401-849-5680 for Hours.
*Mystic Scrimshanders in Wickford Village (15 West Main Street. Wickford, RI. (401) 294-2262 for hours.

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ABOUT:

Mermaids Baubles is where you will find Unique handcrafted works of art using Sea glass, Shells, Beads & genuine Gifts from the Sea.

I have always been intrigued by the exquisite love tokens given by a sailor to his beloved. Enjoy a gift from the sea with my one-of-a-kind Sailor's Valentine inspired creations.

I LOVE creating Custom Orders: If you don't see *exactly* what you are looking for, simply click on "Request Custom Item" ... I would find it delightful to create a sea-inspired item just for you.
- Melonie Massa




New to Etsy? Shopping here is EASY and fun :-)
http://www.etsy.com/faq_buying.php


(*Free Regular Shipping within Continental U.S. Only. International & Shipping fees for Sailors Valentine Shadowboxes will Apply.)

Announcement

Last updated on Mar 29, 2020

Yes, I make each & every one of these with all natural Seashells! I love to use pearls & an ocean of other Treasures from the Sea, and I'm inspired by the 1800's nautical art of "Sailors Valentines" (which is how I started with these, over a decade ago!)
SALE -- Use Code: MERMAIDS20 at Checkout for 20% OFF and enjoy a surprise little beach treasure GIFT in your outgoing parcel, too. Most items are FREE SHIPPING.

Check out my Mermaids Baubles Facebook page and/or Instagram for a sneak peek at the freshest new creations & oceans of other news :-)

ARE YOU LOCAL?
Since I started creating my Mermaids Baubles in 2009, I've NEVER had events /classes canceled like they are being now due to COVID-19. My thoughts & prayers are with you all as we navigate through quarantines, cancelations, travel bans, losses and disappointments.
I'm busier than ever in my Bristol, RI Studio - sorting, designing and creating NEW Mermaids Baubles. Thankfully, my Sanibel Island trip was early enough this year & not impacted by the travel restrictions. I gathered SO MANY lovely sea treasures to use in my pieces. You will see them here & also online at www.Hotpoint-shop.com
Keep your wits about you, everyone <3
xo- Melonie

Please visit my www.Facebook.com/MermaidsBaubles page, or follow MermaidsBaubles on Instagram for updates on Workshops and Classes.
*Postponed till SUMMER* Sailors Valentine Jewelry Workshop. Call The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Museum to Book your space(s). : (508) 993-8894. Seats will be limited so I can give oceans of hands-on assistance when needed <3

LOCAL SHOPPES: may not be open to the public, so please call for Hours before going.
Mermaids Baubles at:
*Hotpoint Emporium, (39 State Street) Bristol RI www.hotpoint-shop.com - Two levels of artists' creations, all sales tax free! ONLINE SHOP NOW OPEN! Search for "Melonie" to see my listings.
*The Landing Gift Shop & Chandlery in New Bedford, MA (98 Front St). Call (508) 642-9211 for hours.
*New Bedford Fishing Heritage Museum Shoppe (Bethel Street). Call (508) 993-8894 for hours.
*Whimsies Art in Warren, Rhode Island (Main St. to 4 Church St.) Call (401) 289-2404 for hours.
*Newport Scrimshanders, (14 Bowens Wharf, Newport, RI) 401-849-5680 for Hours.
*Mystic Scrimshanders in Wickford Village (15 West Main Street. Wickford, RI. (401) 294-2262 for hours.

****
ABOUT:

Mermaids Baubles is where you will find Unique handcrafted works of art using Sea glass, Shells, Beads & genuine Gifts from the Sea.

I have always been intrigued by the exquisite love tokens given by a sailor to his beloved. Enjoy a gift from the sea with my one-of-a-kind Sailor's Valentine inspired creations.

I LOVE creating Custom Orders: If you don't see *exactly* what you are looking for, simply click on "Request Custom Item" ... I would find it delightful to create a sea-inspired item just for you.
- Melonie Massa




New to Etsy? Shopping here is EASY and fun :-)
http://www.etsy.com/faq_buying.php


(*Free Regular Shipping within Continental U.S. Only. International & Shipping fees for Sailors Valentine Shadowboxes will Apply.)

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About MermaidsBaubles

Sales 362
On Etsy since 2009
  • I consider Shellflower earrings to be the most challenging... finding enough shells that match well for a perfect PAIR!
  • 2 of my Sailors Valentines: Modern interpretations of the vintage ones that got me hooked on shell artistry years ago
  • When I am in the 'zone' and the creativity is flowing, I sometimes forget what time it is..some of my best is done @1AM!
  • Honored to have been featured in many print publications over the years, most recently Rhode Island Monthly
  • I truly enjoy setting up shoppe at Festivals & Fairs - the people, the fun, I just LOVE it all (Tip: I bring my newest!)

Mermaids Baubles -- Genuine Gifts from the Sea

Years ago, I saw an exhibit of antique Sailor's Valentines on display and was utterly captivated by their romantic history ...and the exquisite artistry that went into each vintage framed piece.

I thought, "I just want to take one of those seashell flowers and WEAR it!"...
and so after much research & consulting some modern day Sailors Valentine artists, I began creating Mermaids Baubles for my own enjoyment.

Admiration by close friends, family & strangers alike (such as being asked while shopping, "Is that flower made of REAL seashells?", "Where can I get one?") led to me opening my very own Etsy shop in 2009. It was the perfect place to display and offer some of my unique, hand-crafted Seashell Blossom accessories. I called my creations "Mermaids Baubles" because they are frivolous, fanciful things...feminine sea-inspired baubles even the most discriminating Mermaid might wear!

Something about the Sea has always called to me, calmed me and rejuvenated me.

Since I was able to toddle, I have collected sea glass (ie: Mermaids Tears!) and seashells. Perfection & symmetry, they are one of God's amazing creations!
To me, seashells are the most fascinating of all art "mediums".

I tend to believe that it's something in my genes...
Giving proof to that theory is something that happened a couple of years ago. My mother was going through some of HER grandmother's craft boxes and came across a flowered wreath that her Meme had made with wire, silk leaves and blooming with, YES you guessed it, seashell flowers! There was even a pair of scrollwork embellished tweezers packed alongside it.

Sometimes when I'm working, I like to think that my great-Meme used those very same tweezers to also painstakingly form flower blossoms. With a fabulous pair of tweezers (and more than a little bit of patience) it's possible to create flowers using even the tiniest of seashells!

It makes me incredibly thankful to be doing something I absolutely love...something that allows me to work from home, raise and homeschool my 4 children and gives me permission to indulge in one of my favorite pastimes entirely guilt-free:
Beachcombing!

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  • Melonie Massa

    Owner, Maker, Designer, Beachcomber

    Blessed beyond belief to have lived by the Atlantic my whole life, surrounded by an "Ocean" of inspiration! I adore breathing the salt air, hearing waves & gulls and am happiest when beachcombing barefoot along the shore...especially after a storm!

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Last updated on February 3, 2011

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If you would like to send your item as A GIFT, please let me know. Convo me with what you'd like as the Gift Message & the Name/Address where you'd like the package sent. I would be thrilled to package your item attractively and include a FREE CARD. (specify: Birthday; Congratulations; Thinking of You or other Greeting for the cover of the hand-crafted card)