Saturday, April 30, 2022
April 30, 2022 ~ Few days ago, I got inspired after viewing the green colors that greeted me while watering my potted plants in the morning.
Oh my, they were all growing well under the sun . Even with the seldom visits of the pouring rainy days , my hanging potted plants were all looking so alive 🤩😍🥰 .
Just the sight of them flowering made me so alive as well. . I don't even need to water them much too . So happy that the water from the rains had kept the soils wet 😀. no extra efforts to water them everyday anymore .... hurray !
Lucky that I had extra time indoors for a couple of days. So I had taken out my Cabochons to check what I can create with something of Green colors .
With my green garden in mind , I had unboxed my Labradorite Ovals and round cabochons with matching Emerald green glass rondelles , silky white seed beads in size 8/0 as well as seafoam green seed beads in size 11/0 and my Paua shell buttons .
I started to Bezel the Labradorite cabochons . Bezelling is a fundamental beading technique to wrap beads around a much bigger bead or cabochon to create a nice focal piece to add into a design. This beading technique in combination with a peyote stitch is one of my beading favorites.
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Beading around the front part of the cabochon.
Beading around the back part ...
So far after in about 2 days, I came out with this nice choker ....
I dunno but I felt like this necklace is still unfinished and needs more beads to make it much bolder and more complete. what do you think ?
oh well, for now I am happy with this outcome. I already find it awesome though . But still, I might decide to just slowly add a few more beads later on. Simplicity comes first priority for now, complications for later then if I finally decide to give myself a harder time.. LOL !
A way to make my life much easier ... Let it Be ...contentment is the key !
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Thursday, April 07, 2022
Are you fond of watching or following any movies or series on Netflix ? Month of March had launched the 2nd Season of its hits Regency-era drama Bridgerton. I had just finished watching all the seasons and suffered endless nighs and lack of sleep. Despite of such sufferings, I had enjoyed and admired a glimpse into the families, lives and beautiful homes of the early 1800s. So fascinating to see the Aristocratic way they had lived during those times as compared to Asian way from where I had grown up with. Both were absolutedly 2 very different worlds in the same universe.
The luxurious outfits and different fashion choices each character brings forwardto their audience never failed to make everyone's jaw dropped on the floor. An abundance of such elegant looks and items laid out during the 1st Season alone was very prominent especially when it comes to falunting the most exquisite and gorgeous pieces of Jewellery. Oh my my my ! 🤯🤯🤯
Seriously, I couldn't stop watching the episodes coz I was deeply in awe and wanting to see more ...
I had observed that some of the jeweleries worn were somewhat similar to some pieces I had beaded in the past. 2-3-5 yrs ago. Does it mean I was a reincarnation of someone from the past being able to make this type of styles ? Hmmmmm quite scary ... LOl
As you can see. there's somehow a bit of similarities between these 2 wreath necklaces Compare this photo pictured below of Ms. Edwina Sharma wearing a set of choker and earrings with a matching Tiara in one of her attended parties to my beaded necklace I had created about 3 years ago ( picture above ).
Photo courtesy of Vogue.Sg
I couldn't help thinking about them. Anyways, similar or not, I am happy I was able to create some pieces on these styles of chokers way before the Bridgerton series had started on Netflix. Gave me a proud feeling for myself. LOL!
I had even started making more nowadays inorder to catch up on the latest trends. My elder sister and niece were so eager to get their hands on such jewelries coz they dare to be different. They had asked me to custom made some pieces for their own personal use . Sure why not ... I am more than happy to oblige myself to create such pieces furthermore.
So I came with these pieces so far for them to choose from :
A beaded Silver lined Seed Beads and Swarovski Crystals Choker above as a version of the original piece worn by Ms. Kate Sharma in an episode of " Bridgerton " as pictured below.
Here below are also other styles to choose from my creations :
I love the short style necklaces in all the episodes. I find them bedazzling and well embellished.
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But of course they all come with a high price that only the affluent can afford. So I would just make my own versions that would fit a reasonable budget . A bit similar but a fraction of the price. So now you'll know where to go if you need some .... come to me and you won't be dissappointed.
I never promise ... I assure you !
😍😍😍
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Monday, February 14, 2022
February 14, 2022 ~ Hello , hello , everyone! Today is one very special day of the year. In fact for every 14th day of February every passing year. Of course you know why unless you are broken hearted and you prefer not to know this day exists. Don't worry you are not alone in this world feelin that way , not receiving even 1 rose flower nor a simple Happy Valentine's greeting 🤩🤩😍🥰. But still, gotta cheer up and keep doing things that cheer you up the most . Why worry right ?
So here was my solution to perk me up and put a smile on my face today. I had thought of beading these pieces to gift myself as my valentine's present. Since I was so sure I won't be receiving anything like as usual 😟😞. Gift giving to myself had already been the norm for several years
so I'm now used to it. 😄😄😁😂
I had worn all red today and accented myself with hearts . My earrings, My necklace, My bracelet are all beaming with a heart in it to match my black & red outfit. So cute right ? At least I got my hearts out to show and greet the world today with :
Hey ... Happy Valentines !
😍😘💞
I also created this pair of Gold and Red Seed Beads Heart Earrings as an extra alternative in case I would prefer to wear a stud type dangling earrings rather than a hoop dangling type like what I was wearing in the photos above. Women are fickle minded sometimes.... it's a fact ! Better have extras just in case !
Aren't they pretty ? 😍😍😍
The easiest gift I can give to myself today. Beautifully presented, reasonably priced & sure to be a hit . Don't you agree ?
💖 Happy Valentine's to Everyone ... 💘
😉 Don't Worry, Be Happy ! 😊
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Tuesday, February 01, 2022
February 1, 2022 ~ Before anything else, let me greet everyone a roaring Chinese New Year today .
🐯2022 is the Year of the Tiger🐯
The most important holiday for billions of people in China and around the world, Lunar New Year (also called the Spring Festival) is a two-week celebration that this year starts on February 1 which is today exactly.
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Anyhow, festivals or not, I would still be in my beading room pouncing like a tiger playing with my beads. Yep, you guessed it right. I didn't go out today to celebrate the New Year festivities with friends or family unlike my Chinese counterparts anyways . So I just decided to quietly make things out of my scattered stuffs on my beading table and ended up making several rings of the same pattern but in several color combinations which I find very enjoyable. Very pleasing to the eye looking at these sparkling crystals right infront of me. they shine and sparkle like diamonds ! 😘😍💫
The outcome were quite very cute and easy to slip into fingers. I had used my favorite 4mm Swarovski Glass Pearls, 4mm Crystal AB bicones for the focal design and Delicas or Toho seed beads for each of the ring band. I am very happy with the way they look once worn on the finger. Very elegantwith the flashy effect of Aurora Borealis finish of the bicones never fails to impress. A simple pattern handmade beaded ring could look like a thousand bucks at a glance , no joke !!!
Aurora Borealis or AB is the abbreviation for this special finish which was applied to rhinestones and beads in the early 1950's to make them appear more radiant. The finish was given the name Aurora Borealis, taken from the phenomena sometimes seen in the skies of Northern countries known as the Northern Lights. The same rainbows of colour can also be seen radiating from a glass rhinestone or bead that has been treated with this famous coating.
These rings would be available and listed in my FB shop / Etsy Shop as well in the coming days. Rest assured the right fitting size will be available for you in the Ring Size section. Rings can also be custom made upon order.
Aren't they pretty ?
These beauties surely make me feel like a Queen when I wore them all in my fingers .... why not ? LOL!
😍😍😍
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Monday, January 31, 2022
Bling bling restored to its sparkling glory! 🤩😘🥰
January 31, 2022 ~ I went to see some friends last Saturday night and happened to meet a friend I'd known from several years ago. She knew from the host that I would be attending the meet up so she came in with some things which she had bought from me before. A pair of Bling bling Crystal AB earrings !
From dirty / blurry crystals with missing ear hook due to wear n tear, I was surprised she was able to keep them with her through the years. She asked if I could repair it somehow and replace the missing earhook together with another pair of broken earrings she had bought overseas. I gladly accepted her request and took them home with me after our party.
Today, it took me a few minutes to first clean / wash the crystal earrings to get rid of the sticking dust. Dried them in the sun for a while before I started fixing it. I even made it longer as she preffered the lenght a bit longer than before. The crystals began sparkling after I had washed and dried them. Now fully cleaned, repaired & redesigned, the sparkling pair is now looking totally brand new and ready to party again!
Bling it on !!! 💃😍💃
I had added 2 big bicone crystals on top of the previous ball and the new vermeil hooks made it look even classier than ever. She had decided to make it longer coz she wanted more lenght to it. I also had added a new pair of Vermeil hooks with a different design to replace the old ones wherein 1 piece was lost somewhere and she couldn't find it.
Time for my friend to wear this bling bling again . Party time ! 😁
She got this earrings s from me I think over 5 years ago .
She said it's her favorite pair !
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I also created a matching ring to go with the Blingbling earrings as she had requested.
Isn't the ring gorgeous ? What do you think ?
The pair of earrings ( pictured below ) which she had bought overseas during one of her vacations got some missing seed beads after breaking off at the tip of the design connecting to the hooks. Since I don't have the exact seed bead in my stash, I decided to dismantle the other earring to get a few pieces to balance them. With the aid of my size 12 needle and fireline, I weaved through the design to strenghten it and fix the part connecting to the hooks. Finally, the pair was fixed as well and ready to flaunt. Such a relief to see them wearable again ...😍😍😍
Gentle reminder to not throw away your favorite broken jewelries . Handmade beaded items can always be redesigned and fixed. Trust me on this !
Simply send me a message if you need my help and I would be happy to assist you with your broken jewelries ...
💗💗💗
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