MermaidsBaubles
Bristol, Rhode Island ·
MermaidsBaubles
Mermaid's Baubles .... Unique Gifts from the SeaBristol, Rhode Island 309 Sales On Etsy since 2009
Announcement
Beachcombing has never been easier! Stroll a virtual shore of beach beauties in this Shop. Net your favorite Mermaids Baubles for 20% OFF by 5/31/2018 by entering code: MERMAIDS20 at Checkout. Or enter code "FREESWIM" at Checkout to get FREE SHIPPING* & FREE Sea-inspired Gift with Every Mermaids Baubles Purchase.
Check the Mermaids Baubles Facebook page for a sneak peek at the freshest new creations & oceans of other news :-)
ARE YOU LOCAL?
You will find the freshest Mermaids Baubles creations at the following Festivals/Fairs this season, and at sail-away Show Specials:
Sat June 16th: Newport Craft Garden & Botanical Show 2018! 20+ artisans, crafters, food, live musical performances & more. Elks Lodge Lawn, corner of Pelham and Bellevue Avenue (across from the Newport Art Museum) 10AM-4PM. FREE.
Sat June 23rd: Providence Arts Market, Lippitt Memorial Park, 1015 Hope Street, Providence RI. 10-2.
Sat June 30 - Sun July 1st: Chatham, MA Cape Cod. Castleberry Fairs and Festivals 10-5 /10-4.
Sat July 7 - Sun July 8th: New Bedford Folk Festival! 10-6pm. Artisan Marketplace is FREE. Some venues may cost extra for a seat. BUT I always enjoy the music /performances from the street and it's wonderful!
Sat July 14th: Black Ships Festival, Bristol RI's Independence Park overlooking beautiful Bristol Harbor. 10-4. FREE!
-- and many many more this coming Festival season
(Visit the Mermaids Baubles FB page to see full calendar and catch up on Mermaid news! :-) )
Mermaids Baubles also does private Workshops/Classes. Each one provides you with friendly instruction and hands-on help by yours truly. I bring EVERYTHING to class, and you sail home with gorgeous finished pieces that all feature treasures from the Sea! Contact me at MermaidsBaubles [!at] yahoo.com to schedule a private Workshop for you and a small group (up to 8) of your fellow shell lovers!
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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
ARE YOU LOCAL??
Shop a selection of Mermaids Baubles at:
*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).
*Whimsies in Warren, Rhode Island (Main St. to 4 Church St.)
*The Sand Dollar in Bristol, Rhode Island (54 State St.) Open 12-5PM.
*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
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
Beachcombing has never been easier! Stroll a virtual shore of beach beauties in this Shop. Net your favorite Mermaids Baubles for 20% OFF by 5/31/2018 by entering code: MERMAIDS20 at Checkout. Or enter code "FREESWIM" at Checkout to get FREE SHIPPING* & FREE Sea-inspired Gift with Every Mermaids Baubles Purchase.
Check the Mermaids Baubles Facebook page for a sneak peek at the freshest new creations & oceans of other news :-)
ARE YOU LOCAL?
You will find the freshest Mermaids Baubles creations at the following Festivals/Fairs this season, and at sail-away Show Specials:
Sat June 16th: Newport Craft Garden & Botanical Show 2018! 20+ artisans, crafters, food, live musical performances & more. Elks Lodge Lawn, corner of Pelham and Bellevue Avenue (across from the Newport Art Museum) 10AM-4PM. FREE.
Sat June 23rd: Providence Arts Market, Lippitt Memorial Park, 1015 Hope Street, Providence RI. 10-2.
Sat June 30 - Sun July 1st: Chatham, MA Cape Cod. Castleberry Fairs and Festivals 10-5 /10-4.
Sat July 7 - Sun July 8th: New Bedford Folk Festival! 10-6pm. Artisan Marketplace is FREE. Some venues may cost extra for a seat. BUT I always enjoy the music /performances from the street and it's wonderful!
Sat July 14th: Black Ships Festival, Bristol RI's Independence Park overlooking beautiful Bristol Harbor. 10-4. FREE!
-- and many many more this coming Festival season
(Visit the Mermaids Baubles FB page to see full calendar and catch up on Mermaid news! :-) )
Mermaids Baubles also does private Workshops/Classes. Each one provides you with friendly instruction and hands-on help by yours truly. I bring EVERYTHING to class, and you sail home with gorgeous finished pieces that all feature treasures from the Sea! Contact me at MermaidsBaubles [!at] yahoo.com to schedule a private Workshop for you and a small group (up to 8) of your fellow shell lovers!
****
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
ARE YOU LOCAL??
Shop a selection of Mermaids Baubles at:
*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).
*Whimsies in Warren, Rhode Island (Main St. to 4 Church St.)
*The Sand Dollar in Bristol, Rhode Island (54 State St.) Open 12-5PM.
*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
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.)
Reviews
mclemens76 on May 20, 2018
Absolutely gorgeous necklace! A perfect Mother’s Day gift for my mom. She loves it!! Arrived quickly and packaged nicely. Melanie is a wonderful artist!!
John on Sep 21, 2017
Thank you so much Melonie! My girlfriend absolutely loved her shellblossom earings with large pearls. The extra birthday gift you threw in for free of a shellblossom pendant was lovely as well! You helped make her birthday special! I'm sure I'll be a returning customer!
About
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!
Shop members
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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!
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
- Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
- Money Order
Returns and exchanges
Payment
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)