MermaidsBaubles
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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?
SHOWS & FAIRES:
*Sat Nov 19th: Eustis Estates Victorian Holiday Market (10-3). Milton MA
*Sunday Nov 20th: Thanksgiving Market at Tiverton Middle School, RI. (10-2PM).
*Friday 11/25 thru Sunday 11/27: Ocean State Artisans 31st Annual Holiday Craft Show 2022. 3 Days! Black Friday (9-5PM), Small Business Saturday (9-5) AND Sunday (10-4PM).
*Sat 12/3: Narragansett Holiday Faire: 170 Clarke Rd, Narragansett RI (10-5PM). Christmas Village, Music & Merriment for the whole Family. Find me in the Artisan Barn!
*Sat 12/10th: (10-4PM) Jamestown Holiday Arts Market: 18 Valley St, Jamestown RI. Special Friday 12/9 Preview Night (5:30-7:30PM). Free
We shall see if there's any more to come...
LOCAL SHOPPES WITH MERMAIDS BAUBLES:
Shop a selection of Mermaids Baubles at:
*Harbor View Artisans (61 Brown St) Wickford, RI. Charming Gift Shoppe with exclusively handmade wonderfullness. Sales Tax Free. Open Mon-Sat 10-6PM & Sundays 12-5PM.
*The Hen House (1189 Putnam Pike) Chepachet, RI. Open Saturdays 10-5 & Sundays 12-5PM.
*Hotpoint Emporium, (39 State Street) Bristol RI - Two levels of artists' creations, all sales tax free! Open Daily 10-6PM and later Fri & Sat hours during the Holidays.
*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.
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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
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(*Free Regular Shipping within Continental U.S. Only. International & Shipping fees for Sailors Valentine Shadowboxes will Apply.)
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Karen on Dec 29, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful craftsmanship! I bought several items from this vendor -earrings, bracelet, a brooch and two necklaces. All are beautiful and very well made. I experienced excellent customer service as well. I highly recommend this shop snd will be back again!
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Karen on Dec 23, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis is a beautifully crafted bracelet. It matched the description and exceeded my expectation.
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Brittney on Nov 19, 2021
5 out of 5 starsMelonie was amazing to work with. she was incredibly responsive and friendly. I will be buying from her again
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Carrie on Aug 5, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLove them!! They are so beautiful and so is the seller. She went above and beyond!! I can’t wait to surprise my friend with hers 💙🌊
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About MermaidsBaubles
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I consider Shellflower earrings to be the most challenging... finding enough shells that match well for a perfect PAIR! -
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2 of my Sailors Valentines: Modern interpretations of the vintage ones that got me hooked on shell artistry years ago -
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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! -
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Honored to have been featured in many print publications over the years, most recently Rhode Island Monthly -
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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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Paying by PayPal:
(Note: You do NOT need a PayPal account to use PayPal as a secure payment option!!)
If you purchase an item, it is expected that you make payment at that time. If payment is not made within 4 days the sale will be canceled and the item re-listed.
Please make sure that your PayPal information is correct and up to date. If your information is not current, it can delay your order by several days.
Paying by Money Order:
Please allow a few extra days for your money order to arrive at my shop. I will then immediately ship out your item!
Shipping
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)