DO YOU HEART ROCK N ROLL?????

Well I love me some I Heart Rock n Roll (and my crafty things too).  I want to share my friend Tricia (bloggy bff) with you all.   Most of you most definitely know her and her jewelry, if not I cant imagine how or why.

Since the day I met her on Facebook and we shared blogs and I started buying her pieces...I have quite a few. lol   I have also given some as gifts.  Here are 2 of the pieces I have in my IHRnR collection.

Her famous Keep Calm and Carry On necklace

I've actually purchased these in magnet form to sell at my tent shows this summer.  I love other talented people and we just have that kinda relationship.  

My 1st purchase

She is just an all around GOOD person and we think the same way about blogging and jewelry making.  No need for competition, we can all support each other.   And.....that she does.   She should've been a marketing consultant, her virtual people skills are amazing.  Everyone loves her.   In April she reached 1000 fans on her I Heart Rock n Roll Facebook page and threw a huge bash and the biggest & most organized giveaway I've even seen.

The amount of donations from her fellow bloggers and Etsy shop owners was amazing.  I myself donated and Im thinking she is going to have to plan my 1 year Blogiversary Party (this month...stay tuned she is that good)

We have lots in common besides lovin jewelry, the beach, wanting our own shops and calling our husbands Big Daddy...(it is true I swear and they're truly Big Daddys). lol    Hey Noah!!

This is Tricia and her Big Daddy!

Tricia has been making jewelry since 2006 and just recently thanks to Big Daddy (hers) they moved closer to the beach (T loves the beach) and she is now able to stay home and focus on her jewelry making.  Here are just a few of her pieces from her I Heart Rock n Roll Etsy shop

Earrings

Tray necklace

Magnet

In the short time we've know each other, we have had our deep emails and made a connection with a couple of other bloggers who we like a lot.  We are like our little own support system...we are always in contact on Facebook and sharing each others posts and blogs.  I love Tricia and I support her ideas and endeavors, she is not only a professional contact but now a personal friend.


She also joined me on the Mommy Blogger Team for Haddad Brands and now blogs for Levi's, Nike, Jordan too!   It's fun to see the mom side of her come out and her cutie pies too.

Her cuties

I hope you will all take the time and visit her blog and see what she's all about.   I already know and love everything about her but I want you to see for yourselves.

YOU ROCK T, YOU KNOW I LOVE YA!!!!!

-MJ

To make it real simple for you, Ive listed all her contact spots on the bottom so you don't have to scroll through the post.

Facebook http://www.facebook.com/tricia.iheartrocknroll
Blog  http://iheartrocknroll-tricia.blogspot.com/
Etsy  http://www.etsy.com/shop/IHeartRocknRoll?ref=pr_shop

THANKFUL THURSDAY

Today Thursday May 5, 2011 I would like to say that Im thankful for all of the wonderful people I have met here in Blogland as well as on Facebook.

In the past 2 weeks there was a friendly little contest running on Circle Of Moms.Com they were looking for the TOP 25 Mom-Shops.  

I received my confirmation email today that I made the TOP 25.   Now we are all just waiting until the list is released.


A huge thank you to everyone who voted for me....friends, family, family of friends, facebook fans.   I am truly thankful for all of the support and love the comments that I get from you all regarding the way you feel about my blogs, my shops and me!


I wear my heart on my sleeve and blog about my fabulous kids,disabilities & disorders, Big Daddy, my addiction to Craigslist, obsession with moving to South Carolina and most importantly my dreams of one day opening a real shop where I can sell all of the things that are in my Mom-Shops now!


Im not your average girl, lady, mama but the one thing I am is genuine....anyone who knows me will tell you that Im not fake, cant do it, dont like it.   Downside is that if I dont like something or someone......you will know it too.  I'm me...take it or leave it!   Im really surprised by all the takers...lol  just kidding!


I received an overwhelming amount of support from my fellow bloggers and shop owners (who happened to also be nominated as well)  Tricia @ I Heart Rock n Roll (and my crafty things too), Kelsey @ Family Fashion and Facts (aka Smitten by a Promise), Suze @ Time Well Spent (aka Crown of Bows), Brittany @ House of Sorensens (aka 41 West Designs).

Just in case you didn't know I am Melanie of  Lucky 7 Design (aka Mama J Jewels)...im a joker!

You will find these ladies on my sidebar where I have created my blogging BFF list.  I dont like clicks /clubs but these ladies have shown that blogland is big enough for all of us and that we can support one another in our shops and on our blogs and Facebook pages.  Therefore I putting their buttons on my page because we support one another and want to share each others talents.  I have 2 little mottos that I go by and teach to my children..."God don't like ugly" and  "What happens in the dark God shall bring to light" and so far it's done me well.

Theres a little thing in life and business called Networking...the fun part is when you make great friends out of it!    

LOVE YOU LADIES!


And to a lady who doesn't know how much she inspires me everyday Marian of Miss Mustard Seed she did a post and asked her readers to do the same and finish this sentence (the posts fits perfectly...funny how things happen)


When I first started blogging, I had no idea.....

A NEW BFF..INTRODUCTION & FEATURE

I've met some great people in blogland and some of them have great talents.   This is the case here and I wanted to share with you someone from blogland.

This is Leighann of Beads Buttons Bubbles  http://beadsbuttonsbubbles.blogspot.com/.   I recently won a giveaway and it was one of her pieces.  Can you guess what this is......

Yep.....It's a bowl made of magazine pages!  How cool is that?

My teenager wanted it and my 10 year wanted it too...but this baby is going on Mama's desk in the work area once my makeover is done.  

As many of you know I love re-purposing items or up-cycling as many of you call it.   Either way RRR is the way I try to go when I can.    This girl has some amazing items made from items she has re-purposed.

Take a look at some of these pics, but visit her on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/beadsbuttonsbubbles/98674921681 or over at her Etsy shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/ShenanAgains?ref=pr_shop_more and check out all the creative items she has created with stuff you wouldn't imagine.

Love these too for my girls rooms!

So cool...for summer with some turquoise sandals...

These are just too cute!

I'm a fan of the rosette...love her fabric choice

Modern take on cameo ring...

These are made from a fork....say what???  Yep

BFF BREAKDOWN.....NO REALLY I WILL BREAK IT DOWN. LOL

So alot of us in blogland were inspired by Ashley @ http://littlemissmomma.blogspot.com/ and her BFF post.  It allows the opportunity for us to get to know each other.   So here are a few things you might not know about me your BFF from blogland.

This is me....MJ      B is my other half!

I LOVE TO TYPE IN CAPS......(and will do it often in this post, Im not shouting!)

I hate some of the little rules about online chatting, blogging ex....the caps rule WHAT IS THE BIG DEAL!

When I was 3 I started dancing and dreamed of being in the Nutcracker ballet. ( I quit at 12 when mom moved us)

I hated not growing up with my father.....realize now it was better for me.

I have 6 tattoos all on my back and neck area. (my favorite is above...our monogram)

My mom was a hard worker to provide for us, but didnt do a good job nuturing us.

I LOVE MY CHILDREN MORE THAN LIFE ITSELF


I love knitting/crocheting but dont tell anyone because I feel old ...lol (NOT ANYMORE)

I have told each one of my children that I love them the most but keep it a secret (how do you answer that question, but to say yes to them)

I love pizza, pasta a rice & beans.

All of my tattoos have a specific meaning and Im about to get another patch of them in 2011.

My house is like the United Nations with all of our Nationalities combined (makes us more unique)

I'd love to host a blog giveaway but not because I want to have a million followers....just to give something away.  

My bio-dad (deceased) was not accepting of my relationship and he died while we werent speaking.

I really didnt think I would ever find true love (you always think your in it until its over)

Im very picky about childrens names and middle names matching

I have 5 children......4 girls and 1 boy

I have always had long hair and in 2007 cut it off and now get new short style every 3 months...

Not a fan of having people pay for tutorials.....If you blog to share, then share!

I always wanted to be a designer, but due to a young bad marriage in my previous unhappy life that didnt happen ( Parsons was my school of choice)

Elizabeth Maxson gives me such inspiration and is a wonderful person to talk too (well in my case 2.a.m. email to..lol)

I have a personal note written from Christy Turlington (famous model in the 80-90's) now married to Ed Burns.    I think she is so beautiful and I use to idolize her as a little girl.

My husband is black-caribbean and some people have issues with it (if you do well then I will pray for you)

I love God but dont feel I need to go into a building with a cross on top to speak to him.

Hate...hate...hate to fly but loved flying out to California & stayin with my husband before he left for Iraq.

I think its rude that people assume because a child isnt the same color or doesnt look like the parent that its not their child (believe me Ive been asked.....SO RUDE)

Im  a dog person, not a fan at all of cats and I HATE reptiles and insects.

LAUNCHING A NEW JEWELRY SECTION IN MY ETSY SHOP on January 1st (and im terrified)

I was baptized Catholic, but then chose to be  re-baptized Christian along with my husband.

I have an Etsy shop and love creating things....but deathly afraid of failure.

When Im shocked or surprised I say SHUT UP.....some people dont get it.

Im definately a Jersey girl, but hate living in NJ and want to move to SC or FL in the next 5 years.

I didnt go to college ( I went to cosmetology school instead)

I loved going to the Nate show (he was so sweet and adorable)

Think unpainted toes is ugly....I'd rather chipped than none at all.

Hardly ever spell check...I post then read then edit. lol

When Eddie Ross commented me and followed me on Twitter as I do him  I felt like queen for a day.  He is so talented.

I rearrange the furniture or accessories in my rooms at least 3 times a month (I CANT HELP IT PEOPLE)

Oh and yes, I have the right side of my hair shaved and have been known to rock a mohawk like Pink.




PROBABLY MOST KNOWN FOR BEING A DIET PEPSI ADDICT (no seriously...I get headaches and really cranky if I dont have a glass by noon).

WELL FOLKS I THINK I COULD GO ON FOREVER BUT ......that would leave nothing be to blog about next year!


Go on over and visit Ashley my new bff and all the other ladies who want you to get to know them too.