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 !
🤩🤩🤩🥰🥰🥰
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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Saturday, January 22, 2022
What is a Tensha Bead Actually ?
These are individually made rare handcrafted beauties which features an intricate decorative pattern of flowers, swirling feathers or other organic nature.
Tensha in Japanese means transfer. Each bead is individually made by transferring patterns onto durable and lightweight acrylic beads.
These are made and imported solely from Japan with many designs ranging from the most popular floral ones to kimono patterns and swirls. They come in different shapes and sizes such as teardrop, oval and round.
Japanese Tensha beads contain designs that are imprinted perfectly and fully around the bead. Each bead is made individually by hand.
~ Tensha Beads Necklace 16" ~
Materials Used :
Swarovski Pearls
Swarovski Crystal
TOHO Sead Beads
Firepolished Beads
Metal Clasp
Fireline
These Japanese beads are believed to have originally been created as a substitute for more traditional porcelain beads. Porcelain beads were harder to work with, took longer to paint, and were far more fragile. Tensha beads are made of a special acrylic that makes them lightweight. They provide as an easier canvas so the artist can transfer even more detailed imagery without fear of loosing elements of the design in the process. ( Excerpts from JessieJames Beads )
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The designs seen on each Tensha bead are actually housed within the bead - this makes the bead extremely durable and resistant to the scratches of wear and tear. The word Tensha means to transfer. Each delicate designs is carefully placed on top of a durable acrylic round, then fully lacquered with another layer of crystal clear acrylic to protect the beautiful art from abrasion.
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Saturday, January 15, 2022
January 15, 2022 ~ Don't be mistaken and confused of my birthdate which was January 14th. I actually celebrated Tonight and yesterday . Imagine 2 celebrations : Lunch at home where I cooked Osso Buco to satisfy my cravings coz Italian restaurants these days are too lazy to make such dish and Dinner in a seafood restaurant tonight to fullfill my cravings for crab and oysters. Wooaahhh such an appetite !
I was so overwhelmed by the personal calls from my children who were all overseas, greetine that poured in on social media was endless as well as the special gifts I had received so far from family and friends. I was so lucky and blessed.
Thanks much for the cakes, flowers and my birthday wish :
This unique set of Mahjong tiles draws inspiration from Singapore Airlines and features the Airline's signature batik motif and flight-related elements.
Created specially for the Batik Label by KrisShop, the tiles feature Singapore Airlines' unique batik motif - a reflection of the heritage and grace of the world class airline.
Created specially for the Batik Label by KrisShop, the tiles feature Singapore Airlines' unique batik motif - a reflection of the heritage and grace of the world class airline.
Hurraaayyyyy ... Birthday wish granted ! 🙏🙏🙏
I am also very grateful for tonight's happenings during dinner where I had invited a few selected available friends@ Yi Jia South Village Seafood Restaurant.
Tonight I was again wearing my set of Tigers Eye Bracelets as well as my necklace to complement my outfit for the night. I really just love wearing them especially on ocassions like this.
So glad they all made it despite the Covid restriction for the number of people allowed per table.
Thanks so much ladies for joining me for dinner and for your warm greetings and generous gifts too. I am so loved ! 😘😘😘💞
The incredible and tasty dish after dish managed by my ever hardworking lady friend Chi and her Singaporean husband Andrew are a must to try. Kudos to this lovely couple for the wonderful array of food served tonight. @ Yi Jia South Village Seafood Restaurant.
So delightful, Thanks so much !
😍😍😍
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