Hello! Let me (re)introduce myself! I’m Melanie (Mella) and I love beautiful things (Bella). I believe that beauty is everywhere! My passion is all things creative and beautiful. Mella Bella Designs began in 2015, when I started to take my handmade jewelry into the big wide world of craft shows, cultural festivals, and online sales. My designs are largely inspired by my Ukrainian heritage. I enjoy the creative challenge of incorporating a mixture of media and techniques to create unique designs. I create beaded designs based on embroidery patterns. I etch different motifs onto mixed metals. I use the shells from Ukrainian Easter Eggs (“Pysanky”) in my creations. I also enjoy including materials like leather and fabric in some designs. Mella Bella Designs handmade jewelry pieces are unique, eclectic, and beautiful – to complement their one-of-a-kind owners. Thank you for being here! 😁 Please say hello in the comments! 👋 #meettheartist

Hello Insta friends! I am working on getting my online shop updated. To show my appreciation for your patience while I get back up and running again, please accept this discount code for 20% off your purchase (valid until the end of the month). There’s a link in my bio, too. ☺️🙏 #withloveandgratitude #customerappreciation

It’s time to get back into the swing of things! After a (much too) long absence, my shop is back up and running! I’m still working on updates, but I couldn’t wait any longer to put it into action. Hey, maybe you can help? If you see anything that needs improving, or have a suggestion, please let me know! #mellabelladesigns #websiteislive

I have been thinking about ways I can help Ukraine, and the simple answer is to donate. So, for the month of March, I will be donating 50% from all of my sales channels towards the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. I invite you to reach out if any of these interest you, so that our donation amount can grow! - Sim’ya Designs : Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Eggs) - Mella Bella Designs : handmade jewelry - GelMoment : gel nail polish, cosmetics, body care - Farmasi : cosmetics, body care, nutrition, home care The Canadian Red Cross is also taking donations, as are other organizations. Please consider donating to help out! 🙏 #standwithukraine

I would like to showcase for you some of my favourite pieces from my personal collection, such as this bead crochet bracelet. It’s a one-of-a-kind. I just love the way all the green and turquoise beads twist around each other! (P.S. you can find out how I keep my nails looking healthy over on my other page: @mellabellanails ) . . #mellabelladesigns #mellabellanails #beadcrochet

It’s time for a comeback. And new endeavours. I hope you’ll join me for the adventure. . . #newbeginnings #newprojects #backinthegame

Happy Easter to everyone who is celebrating today! Христос Воскрес!

Happy Easter to everyone who is celebrating! . . . #eastergreetings #easteregg #ukrainianeasteregg #pysanka

Posted @withregram • @simyadesigns Big news!! We have been accepted to the One Of A Kind Spring Show in Toronto! We’ve been doing our #ooakhappydance all day! We are so excited to bring our #eggart to a larger audience! . . #ooak20 #ooakdiaries #simyadesigns

Greetings! Вітаємо! Sim’ya Designs is a mother-daughter team, combining Ukrainian heritage with handmade artistry. “Sim’ya” means ‘family’ in Ukrainian. And family means everything to us! Our family has a long history of creating traditional Ukrainian art forms - especially “Pysanky” (Ukrainian Easter Eggs). We take this art form to new heights with egg art, eggshell jewelry, and Pysanka-inspired designs. Please follow us on our design journey! ❤️ #simyadesigns #ukrainian #ukrainianart #pysanky #eggshellart #eggshelljewelry #motherdaughterduo #motherdaughterteam #familybusiness #ukrainianheritage #ukrainiancanadian #creativejourney #handmade