Melissa J. Lee

So, five years ago, after I had completely stopped designing jewelry, we moved into temporary housing, preparatory to selling our house.  I dumped all of my jewelry making equipment into boxes, (mostly) carefully labeled everything - and we moved.  I...

Since the end of the school year is approaching, the SO has started to bring home all of his artwork.  He handed this to me today.  Apparently, the art teacher told his class that they should use the clay to make something they like, something that represents...

Here's my little shrine to Tarina Tarantino x Kidrobot. Back in 2008, we visited the Kidrobot store in Soho (which, alas, has since closed) - I think the little Zoomies figures in the photo, which I borrowed from my son, come from that visit. I remember...

Continuing on with my Mardi Gras throw-inspired crafting, here's a glittery wristlet purse.  The Mystic Krewe of Nyx throws hand-decorated purses during their parade, so I thought I'd try my hand at making a few to give out to friends.  Hail, Nyx!
This is actually the third purse I've glittered, but it's the first that has that over-the-top feeling I'm striving for.  Anyone who has followed my jewelry in the past knows I'm all about the theme, and I really like being able to go to town with the...