Sunday, May 22, 2022
May 22, 2022 ~ I was super excited knowing after 2.5 years of pandemic, I could now go back to the Philippines for vacation. I had taken a PAL Economy class flight to Manila in the afternoon of Sunday, 15th of May . No more Singapore airlines coz of cost cutting due to high fares imposed by airlines nowadays. Blame it on the Covid 19 pandemic as usual.
Although truthfully, I was very tired over the last couple of days before my departure for Manila , packing my bags & clearing as much stuffs in all the rooms before I leave Singapore , I just didn't mind an economy class and even the 2 hrs of delay during that Sunday. All I want that time was just be able to go home and see my family and kids / grandkids.
I would be gone on holidays for 1.5 months and I had made sure the dogs are going to be well taken care of and that they would have enough supply of kibbles and wet food while I was gone. I miss them so dearly especially my sweet Koda Bebe who is normally wiggling her tail in the morning .
I know both doggies Gabby & Koda would be confused why I wasn't around in and out of the house ... where is our mommy ?
Sorry doggies but mommy needs to see her other family too . its been over 2 long years ... grandkids had been asking me to come home for so long. I will be back to Singapore anyways ... don't you worry .
I arrived in Manila in the early evening around 7pm but only able to get out of the airport past 8pm due to several flights that arrived at the same time. It took me a while to get my bags and pass the immigration. airport was so crowded ! My flight was also very full . But still, I was happy to be back and saw that my family were so excitedly waiting for my arrival . We all had a late quick dinner once we arrived in the hotel. They all needed to travel back to the province after dropping me in Manila coz the following day was a Monday and kids needed to go to school and my brother needed to go back to his work. So I was left alone again during the night of my arrival in Manila . Haiiissstttt
Despite of being alone in the hotel room, I got people visiting me somehow during some days of the week . My siblings, my niece, some lady friends, etc. I had lunch and dinner with other friends as well. So I got a lot of bonding moments to cherish from Manila ...
I had packed enough of my beaded jewelries to give as gifts and to sell too. I was sure people who had ordered and bought some pieces were delighted to have them as presents. Most of them had been looking forward to get some of my handmade beaded mask cords . I made sure I had brought more than enough for me to give, to sell and to wear myself ...
I was very happy they all had been happy to receive them. The mask cords turned into necklaces / bracelets were the most in demand of all . MY sisters and Aunts loved them so much .
while certain necklaces and bracelets went to my pretty niece Cezra and my cute grand daughter Ella ...
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Thanks to everyone for liking my creations and hope I could make more soon .
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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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