Friday, February 29, 2008

About Auction Templates
It's been days that I'd been stucked infront of the computer trying to figure out how to make a nice auction template out of scratch. eBay had all these listing upgrade feature for a fee now and listing my items ( about hundreds of them and having all those fees is a big problem ). Despite of the hassles of HTML ( which drove me nuts really ) I'm convinced i can make a nice template for my listings. Doing so, my eyes just couldn't blink even for a second... too bad ! I even bought an EYE-MO Drops yesterday to help & soothe my drying eyes ... so far, I had managed to create a simple template for my ebay with my own backgrounds from pictures I had taken before. Hmmnn ... makes me happy to see the fruit of my labor at the end of the day... but of course I still have to figure out a lot of things though. Oh well, time to have a break and get myself a cup of coffee with lots of sugar !
But wait ... Oh no ... my template is just halfway here, Oh Dear ! What to do ?









Auction Title Here








- Item Description -

Your item description will be placed here. You may use HTML if you wish. The font type, style and color are pre-defined, but can be overwritten in the item description window. Item descriptions may be as long as you desire, as the templates will resize to match the length of your descriptions.



- Payment -

Your Payment Details will be inserted here. You can create a Payment section as part of a Seller Details from the Seller Details page under the Profiles Tab. After creating a seller details, you can select it to be included in your listing on the lister page, next to your template selection. If you have no Payment Details, this section will be removed from the template.



- Shipping -

Your Shipping Details will be inserted here. You can create a Shipping section as part of a Seller Details from the Seller Details page under the Profiles Tab. After creating a seller details, you can select it to be included in your listing on the lister page, next to your template selection. If you have no Shipping Details, this section will be removed from the template.





- Terms of Sale -


Your Terms of Sale will be inserted here. You can create a Terms of Sale section as part of a Seller Details from the Seller Details page under the Profiles Tab. After creating a seller details, you can select it to be included in your listing on the lister page, next to your template selection. If you have no Terms of Sale, this section will be removed from the template.




- About Us -


Your About Me information will be inserted here. You can create an About Me section as part of a Seller Details from the Seller Details page under the Profiles Tab. After creating a seller details, you can select it to be included in your listing on the lister page, next to your template selection. If you have no About Me information, this section will be removed from the template.




- Contact Us -


Your Contact Us information will be inserted here. You can create a Contact Us section as part of a Seller Details from the Seller Details page under the Profiles Tab. After creating a seller details, you can select it to be included in your listing on the lister page, next to your template selection. If you have no Contact Us information, this section will be removed from the template.







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Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Sizing and Bead Quantity for Round Bead Strands
Bead Size (millimeters) Approximate Bead Size (inches) Approximate # on 16" Strand
4mm 3/16" 94
6mm 1/4" 66
8mm 5/16" 50
10mm 3/8" + 40
12mm 1/2" 32
Note that sizes given are nominal. Actual size of a bead will be less than +/- .5mm from the given size in millimeters. This is common practice in the bead industry. Most beads will actually be very close to the given size, but be aware that this size variance is possible. For reference, a dime coin is about 18mm in diameter.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

My-SECRET-Corner


Who Sparkled this Saturday = February 9, 2008 ?

My-SECRET-Corner's Very Own :
"NATASCHA"
Swarovski Crystal Bracelet



Once again, My-SECRET-Corner was featured in a blog article ( Capitolagirl ) for everyone to read about. I'm so impressed by the write-up that I'm writing this blog to show how much I appreciate the story she had done in her website about me and MY-SECRET-Corner.
Capitola Girl is a bead-stringing fanatic who lives in Capitola, CA on the Monterey Bay. Capitola Girl (a.k.a., Susan) blogs about independent artists, jewelry and beading, and also shares stories of inspiration about her own jewelry creations. I appreciate the hardwork she had tackled in creating articles for all the beading artists she had featured in her blog including me. She had written great informations about the jewelry crafts created by others aside from her own . There's not much people like her that I know who can juggle so many things all at the same time and manage to create things on her own too with so little time left for themselves. She's one great person with a big heart digging out other crafters out there inorder to introduce them to everyone. It's one great job and I just coudn't thank her enough for the wonderful article she had done for me. Thanks so Much Susan ...


Please have a moment to view her interesting website at :
http://www.capitolagirl.com/2008/02/saturday-sparkle-my-secret-corner.html





Thursday, January 17, 2008

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR !!!



THE YEAR OF THE RAT, 2008
February 7, 2008 - January 25, 2009 (Earth)

According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2008 is a Year of the Rat (Earth), which begins on February 7, 2008 and ends on January 25, 2009. First in the cycle of 12 Animal signs, Rat Year begins the sequence and recurs every twelfth year. It is a time of renewal in so many ways. From New Year to Valentine's Day, to the arrival of spring, may all the blessings and delights of the New Year be yours.

Let's Welcome the year of the "RAT" with a big bang ...

#CRN161 = PINK PASSION Necklace SGD$50

Freshwater Pearls , Opalite Faceted Rondelles accented Necklace with SWAROVSKI Bicone Crystal Beads & Rhinestone Embedded metal spacers & lovely Flower Clasp.

Approx 17-18" in lenght.

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#CRN162 = MIDNIGHT SPARKLES Necklace SGD$50

Crystal & Rhinestones accented Necklace with Glass Pearls in various colors & sizes, Hematite Beads, SWAROVSKI Crystal Bicone Beads with Plated Lobster Clasp & Extension Chain. Approx. 16-18" in lenght


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#GSE182 = BLUE RETRO SGD$14


Turquoise Dyed Howlite Flat Beads Wirewrapped with Artistic Beading Wires with Hwmatite Bicones & 925 Sterling Silver Hooks.

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#GBER105 = WINGS of HEARTS SGD$14

Czech Glass Teardrop Beads with Antique Brass Hearts with Wings Charms & Leverback Earring Findings.

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#CD202 = SWEET ANGEL SGD$25

A+ Quality Rose Quartz Faceted Teardrop Beads matched with SWAROVSKI Hearts & Bicone Beads with Miyuki Seed Beads & Glass Pearls with Silver Plated Hooks & Wires.

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#CD201= DARK ANGEL SGD$25


Czech Glass Teardrops & Fire Polished Round Beads with SWAROVSKI Hearts & Bicone Crystal Beads matched with Antique Brass Findings & Leverback Earring Hooks.


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Thursday, December 06, 2007

*** HOLIDAY GIFTS & GIFT IDEAS ***



#CRN152A=TREASURES ( Snow ) 925 SS SGD$50
#CRN152A+B+E= Set with bracelet + Earrings =SGD$80


Materials Used : Czech Glass Round Pearl Glass Beads, Genuine SWAROVSKI ( Austrian Crystals ) bicone Beads in Opal Colors & beautiful OPALITE Faceted Rondelles . Beads are strung in Heavy Duty NYLON beading Cord & finished off with 925 Sterling Silver Toggle Clasp .
Size & Dimensions : Necklace is approx. 16" in lenght including the clasp ( Resizable upon request to fit your size ) . Matching Bracelet & Earrings are also available but sold separately . Whole set of Necklace + Bracele
t & Earrings costs SGD$80.00



#GBN034=PEACH ROSE SGD$35

#GBN034+E = PEACH ROSE N+E Set SGD$45..

This Elegant Necklace is a Combination of Peach Color Czech Glass Beads, Glass Pearl Beads & Acrylic Rose Focal Bead matched with Antique brass plated clasp & Findings . All beads are securely wirewrapped individually . Necklace Measures about 16-18" in lenght ( Resizable ). Comes presented in a lovely jewelry gift box / or Jewelry Pouch !




#GBN032= NOSTALGIC DREAMS 925SS S$100

#GBH032+E= NOSTALGIC DREAMS Set with Earrings S$130


This Elegant Necklace is a Combination of Austin Hamilton Flower Fantasy Lampwork Beads , Fresh Water Pearls, Amazonite Beads, Cloisonne Beads, Carnelian Round Beads matched with 925 Sterling Silver clasp . Beautifully strung with heavy duty tigertail beading wires & Measures about 16-17" in lenght ( Resizable ).Available in a Set with Earrings for S$130 & Comes presented in a lovely jewelry gift box !

Monday, December 03, 2007



" ADORABLE CHRISTMAS GIFTS "


#CRN160= LADY IN RED SGD$50 ( Necklace Only )
#CRN160+E= LADY IN RED Necklace + Earrings Set S$70




Necklace was created with Matsuno Bronze Japanese Glass Seed Beads , Czech Glass Tear Drop Side Drilled Beads , #5301 Swarovski Crystals 4mm Bicone Beads with Czech Glass 3mm White Pearl Beads. Measures about 16-18" in lenght ( Resizable upon Request to fit desired size ).


#CRN159 = PURPLE SWEET SGD$35 ( Necklace Only )
#CRN159+E = PURPLE SWEET Necklace + Earrings S$50





Sweet Looking Crystal Necklace created with #5301 SWAROVSKI 2xAB Bicone beads, Japanese Glass Seed Beads, Czech Glass Pearl Beads with Silver Plated Findings /Clasp/ Measures about 16-18" in lenght ( Resizable Upon request to fit desired size ).


#GBN030= DREAMING OF PINK 925SS S$60
#GBH030+E= Set with Earrings S$75

This Sweet & Delicate Necklace is a Combination of Lampwork Beads, Fresh Water Pearls , Green Candy Jade Round Beads & Czech Glass Beads matched with 925 Sterling Silver clasp & Findings . Beautifully strung with heavy duty tigertail beading wires & Measures about 16-17" in lenght ( Resizable ). Matching earrings as shown in photo above are also available but sold separately. You may opt to get the Complete Set with Earrings for S$75.00 . Comes presented in a lovely jewelry gift box !


This Sweet & Delicate Necklace is a Combination of Lampwork Beads, Fresh Water Pearls , Green Candy Jade Round Beads & Czech Glass Beads matched with 925 Sterling Silver clasp & Findings . Beautifully strung with heavy duty tigertail beading wires & Measures about 16-17" in lenght ( Resizable ). Matching earrings as shown in photo above are also available but sold separately. You may opt to get the Complete Set with Earrings for S$75.00 . Comes presented in a lovely jewelry gift box !

Please visit my eBay store For My Latest Items ( December 2007 )





Thursday, November 15, 2007



Children's Birthday **BEADS** Parties



Out of ideas for your child's birthday party? Come bead with us!
Beading Parties with expert instruction and colourful beads to delight your guests !
There are two parties to choose from ...

PARTY PACKAGE 1 = Just Wanna Have fun !!!


( Includes instructions & Personal Assistance )


Minimum: 8 children
Party time: 1 up to 1-1/2 hours


Pre-selected beads and materials or Basic Bead Kits containing cool, colorful Acrylic / Semi Precious Beads, Charms and wire / cord to make their jewelry. Includes Rental of Beading Tools.

Each child will make :
SET A =(1) Bracelet + (1) Pair Matching Earrings for Girls
SET B =(1) Necklace + (1) Key chain for Boys


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PARTY PACKAGE 2 = Don't Worry Be Happy !!!


( Includes instructions & Personal Assistance )


Minimum: 8 children
Party time: 1-1/2 up to 2 hours


Pre-selected beads and materials or Basic Bead Kits containing cool, Colorful Acrylic / Glass beads / Semi-Precious Beads, Charms and wire / cord to make their jewelry. Includes Rental of Beading Tools.

Each child will make :
SET C = (1) Necklace + (1) Bracelet & (1) pair of matching earrings for Girls
SET D = (1)Necklace + (1) bracelet & (1) key chain for Boys


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**** Please note that Birthday celebrant will be given : 1 Whole Set of Matching Handmade Beaded Jewelry FREE as a Birthday Gift presented in a lovely Gift Box !
Pre-booking required !

Pls. Contact WELLA for more details and availability (65) 64657825 / (65) 91196545 Or Kindly email your inquiries at : sales@my-secret-corner.com

Saturday, May 27, 2006

Flickr

My-SECRET-Corner is slowing down for the moment due to new designs I'd been working on. Despite of this fact, orders are still pouring left and right. I guess the pieces I made are really worth grabbing for due to its uniqueness and lack of supply in shopping boutiques and jewelry stores. Here are some more creations for you to check out !

#CRBR50= ANASTACHA Price : SGD$45.00
Swarovski Crystal Bicone Beads with Sterling Silver Components


#GLCH25= GRAPEVINES Price : SGD$45.00
Czech Glass Vintage Beads with Antique Plated metals


#GLCH27= BED OF ROSES Price : SGD$45.00
Tibetan Silver Rose Charms with Silver Plated Metal Chain & Findings

Monday, September 26, 2005

My-SECRET-Corner

Great, great, great! I finally found the right place to lay down all my thoughts during the day....

Tired and stressed after long hours and hours of being in My-SECRET-Corner, my only time of rest is to sit back & check what are the latest happenings around me.

People & events vary continously from one place to another . I truly admire people who managed to stay low profile the way they were before despite of all their achievements here ,there and everywhere . They're are the humble ones while there are some who thinks they already had conquered & Acquired everything in the world ( simply put, these are the ambitious, selfish and arrogant ones! ). Although the truth is , they were only able to manage changing their outlooks but not their inner selves. Dear friends, don't judge the book by its covers. Dig deep inside the pages to see the reality laying in between the lines. Know what I mean ?

Let me ask , What does the word " success " mean to you? Speaking for myself & others , this word means being in a far more better position than any other individuals. It Means access into almost anything where you have all the conveniences in life , a feeling of contentment , a sort of total satisfaction , great feeling of being happy in everything you do as well as being able to overcome the sad episodes of our time and live a better life is for me the true meaning of "Success". There are a few that despite of their numerous successes in various forms, their personality, character and way of living has not changed at all. Low key and very down to earth! Negative sides? Of course they had just like everyone else... who lives a perfect life anyway ? But , despite of these past dark life they had, built within themselves was enormous amount of courage & strong will to survive the path of obstacles . Unfortunate just like most individuals , their lives are not spent in beds of roses . They had gone through life the hard way but managed to survive! As a saying goes, Life is a never ending road of suffering for those who are weak ... don't give up on something ... just keep on going ... if you stumble , get up and move on ... the more you stop along the way, the harder it's and the longer it would take to reach the next step... the more you continue to strive to reach your goal, the faster you'll see the end of the winding road ...

I don't believe when someone says " The PAST is The PAST...." The past is the mirror of yourself . You can hide , you can run, you can deny your past but you'll never get anywhere ... wherever you go it's forever attached to you ... you're stamped with it the rest of your life, So, Accept it! I knew of a person who doesn't like to look at the past. She's not alone... There is absolutely a lot of them like that. Let the past be past is a common reaction I suppose. I respect her view just like the others. But Forgive me If I should say , Leaving the past behind is equivalent to being afraid of your own ghosts. What you did in the past is a solid example of your self awareness to things happening around you and you agreed & allowed for it to happen is undeniable .. we all have our own reasons to consider for doing such acts or decisions. No matter what they are, what's important now is : No one has the right to judge us , to blame or castigate us for decisions we'd done in the past . Whatever had happened the only thing to do is avoid the negative circumstances if ever they come out again in present situations. We should learn from our mistakes. Our past decisions and acts speaks for ourselves. Life in the past is a lesson to carry the rest of our life... how can we tell we'd been successful in what and where we are now if we don't look and try to compare the present to our past. What we did in the past was a decision we made ourselves. So we should be on guard for all the consequences that had been with it . Stories we had told about our past, were said , solely for the purpose of enlightening the minds of others for them to learn from the experiences of others. Stories were meant as models for friends to see how a person had survived and became who and what is he or she now. These stories are not meant to put loved ones or our dearest friends to shame nor even hurt them. Negative interpretations of the events told are by product of people who are short minded and lacks proper mental capability to understand the situation being told. So beware of such *Friends* who listens to your story for the mere fact of manipulating all the facts to ruin people. The moral lesson in our stories and why they were told are warded off and stories are interpreted the other way around by these kind of " friends ". Time will come when these envious and irresponsible self centered individuals, sufferring from lack of : mutual peers' attention, self confidence and good social behaviour will attempt to degrade and pursue to destroy us in our present level / position and use our past against us. If we value the past and carry it all along to present and future life our self confidence will be of great abundance. Maybe not all but eventually most of us will be mentally and emotionally strong to defend ourselves against anyone who may come and ruin our life as well as the lives of people who are dear to us . So listen up , for all people with negative past lives... Cheer Up ! Nobody is Perfect! You're Far more lucky than anyone else who'd been in the same obstacle path and who never made it out there... You're where you are now and you're the lucky ones ... BE HAPPY ! That's the fact! For those who're still in the obstacle path ... stepping unto other people will never get you further to the next step ... or trying to step unto people who'd been in the path before will make you even bounce back to where you had started in the path ... don't make a fool out of yourself ! All I can advice is .... respect yourself and do the same to others and luck will be with you! As for me, I had reached the end of the path .... Slowly but surely I had proven things to myself and I had found my place ...

My-SECRET-Corner

.... where my stories & experiences are not just tales meant to be told , shared ;

... they're are yours to keep in mind forever....

taszel14

 
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