cubes // work for today

too cute wood cubes =)

Just when I thought I have used up all my dark purple beads, I found these hidden in my bead box, things are always forgotten all the time here!

Used them in a new bracelet that features a rocking horse too :)

Ana

pink iris // work for today

Hello :)

I'm still quite terrible in keeping this place updated on a frequent basis, I was enthusiastic about blogging for a week or two, and then got caught up with more orders last week (& a fun afternoon spent with best friends), which unfortunately meant blogging here is relegated in my to-do list.

Over the past week I have taken many photos that were meant for work for today posts, still sorting through them but here's a piece but I really liked working on.

Custom order: Working on 3 pieces of Iris (pale pink version)

I have always preferred more vivid colours, eg deep pink or fuchsia so I thought it was a challenge to try solely lighter shades.
Luckily I have accumulated quite a big stash of light pink beads (bought with the intention of using them as fillers only) and seeing the completed piece, I must say I like this as much as the original, if not more! ;)

seeing butterflies

I noticed the number of butterflies here just as I was about to pack them for a buyer, mmm... someone who likes butterflies as much as I do!
(not the actual live one because I'm terrified of all insects, I like them as jewellery components only...)

She and her colleagues fell in love with Blossom Bouquet, but they didn't want to be wearing the exact same pieces so I was asked to create 3 slightly different ones.
On the front left is Thea, which features a butterfly as focal piece too!
Plus 3 butterfly rings :)


Working on these were fun, besides the butterfly factor of course, I'm getting to like teal more & more and these pieces had just enough of teal beads for me to play with!

tassels // work for today

I like tassels but haven't found a ready made one, oh well, better to make it myself then ;)

this is a custom piece for my local buyer, she wants sky blue theme with birdie charms while I proposed a tassel in the center for that flowy, dreamy look.

Very pleased with the result, you will most likely see tassels incorporated in my pieces really soooonnn!

pearls

I have got a local buyer who loves pearls, she asked me to make her a set, here's what I came up with:

 Kept it simple with 2 hearts dangling off :)

I rarely make earrings these days, once in a while I accept requests and this pair is made to match the bracelet or worn as it is.

I don't have fresh water pearls in teardrop shape so I suggested cream coloured glass pearls, topped off with Swarovski crystal on top. 

Talking about custom orders, here's another one I made recently, one of my favourite designs ever!

Theme: Dark Angel

It's made of layers of chain, with 2 of them weaved together.

I tried it on as well, it's a bit small for me but I just wanted to take a photo of it to show the hanging chains :)

I'm always happy to receive custom requests, extremely flattering that buyers trust me in putting together their ideas :) at times I don't even believe it, sounds like something too good to be true for someone as ordinary as me... 

Thank you ♥
 

asymmetrical fun

I have been liking asymmetrical pieces lately, it's just so fun when desinging and choosing which beads would go well contrasting the other side.

Here are a few I have made:

After Dark

I made this sometime last year, right after I laid my hands on these shiny silver beads.

Teal Tale

 This was made last month, signaling the beginning of my asymmetrical love ;)

Followed by this...

Lilacca

When it comes to favourite styles, I can never leave out pink & purple, my all time favourite colours :)

Matte soft lilac + that birdhouse charm, major ♥♥

Right now I'm embarking on a new colour, light yellow sprinkled with juicy lime green.

Will be making this today, *excited* ! :))

friday

Had a belated birthday buffet lunch with my friends today. I stuffed myself so much that I was too full for dinner (sin of gluttony?). I seldom go for buffets as I'm a small eater, buffets are simply a waste of money for me :) which is good in a way, less guilty pleasures!

I told my friends not to get me presents this year as most of the time I have no need/use for them, save the $$. I did receive some mini candy canes though, how cute! Oh, and a huge handmade card too with sweet messages written all over, that meant much more to me than a store bought plushie or teddy bear :)

am glad I don't have a sweet tooth, this would have sent me straight to the dentist if I were to finish all!

After the heavy lunch, I made this customized bracelet for a local customer. I'm not too fond of silver actually, preferring the rustic old charm of antique brass but it was a refreshing change to work with different materials once in a while :)

 

I really like the teeny weeny heart charms that dangle from the chain, how I wish I have them in antique brass too, that would be so cool!

Off to source.... Have a nice weekend!

Atlantis

I was at a craft shop last weekend to pick up some alphabet beads for a local buyer's bracelets (more on that later when everything has finalised), and these gorgeous mix of teal, purple & blue bead strands hung together caught my eye. Reminds me of the sea! Made a mental note and quickly worked on this bracelet as soon as I found time. (I hate it when I have everything envisioned in my mind only to lose it later just as I was getting my pliers ready, ughh!)

I have taken only 1 photo of this, will be listing as soon as the photos are done! (I work pretty slow, do bear with me!)

Added in a teal chrysanthemum in the center as the focal piece, cabochons are my favourite materials to work with :)

As a side note, I read in a magazine today that the pairing up of purple & black is the most sophisticated colour combo, it was referring to a dress but I have something in mind already, am going to make something out of this regal hue ;)

Sequins

I bought these sequins some time ago, chose them particularly for the shape that resembles a bead cap.

Instead of using antique brass bead caps all the time, now I have the option of decorating the beads with the colours I want!


Note the faux pearls! Covered with Lilac Flower Sequins ;)
Decided not to use the light green ones in the end as this bracelet would be too green then.

Will be listing it in store soon!

Snowflakes

Here's one of my latest purchases: Shell Coins with Snowflakes printed on them


I decided to make a Christmas theme bracelet with these, it's never too early to prepare for the holiday season :)

Available here
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