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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