A contest!

Here are the seed beads I picked out for my next project. Lovely colors don't you think? I won't tell you what the next project is, it's for you to guess! Drop me a comment to guess and the winner gets a pair of ear-rings as a prize! Closing date is this Friday, 26th January.

You must be specific in your description of what you think the project is ("a necklace" is not specific enough!). Let me know what you think the length is, what the project is, what you think I'm going to do with the different coloured beads etc. The one with the best description will win.
Well, what are you waiting for?!

Beadwork in progress

I've been rather quiet working on my new beadwork projects. This is one of them, a Dutch spiral twist. I used 11/0 Matsuno glass seed beads in 4 colours. It's only half done so I'll post the completed necklace probably by tomorrow.

Viola!

Here it is! I completed this necklace yesterday. Those who have seen this and Garden Fantasy have commented how beautiful they look. Thank you for the positive comments.

I am still experimenting new techniques and styles.

Step 3 for Fantasy

After I completed the rope weave as the base, I started sewing in the beads. I will try to complete the centrepiece today.

Will try to complete the whole necklace by Sunday!

Step 2 for Fantasy

I started weaving this 7 inch seed bead rope last night using the 3x3 weave technique. Sorry the photo is a little blurred!

Step 1 for Fantasy

I was asked to make another Garden Fantasy but this time with brown as the main colour.
As you can see, I got together all the tools and beads I needed. I picked seed beads with copper, purple, bronze, gold, green and yellow. Then I matched glass bead flowers and leaves together with Swarovski crystals and pearls.

Garden Fantasy

I started on this project last night where I did a 3x3 weave in a rope before threading on the glass beads and Sarovski crystals. Before this I spent one week designing and thinking this pattern through in my head.

This necklace was really fun to make. I love the garden theme, don't you?

Wedding Day!

This project was really fun to make although it was a little bit challenging trying to get everything to be aligned. The photo is a little bright. I used Swarovski pearls 4mm, 6mm and 8mm in light peach and white.

The necklace can be shortened to wear as a choker or lengthened. At the back, I attached 5 light peach pearls and 1 white pearl.

I can also substitute Swarovski crystals for the pearls or even have a combination of crystals and pearls in any colour. If you prefer a whole set, I can make matching ear-rings and a bracelet. For a wedding, I can simplify the design for the bridesmaids and flower girls!

Chain Mail 2

This is a chain mail bracelet I made for my daughter. I used Swarovski 6mm crystals in Padparascha and Peridot with slightly larger silver rings. The effect is different as you can see.

This project can be DIY, it's not difficult, just lots of opening and closing rings!

Chain Mail

This is my first attempt at the chain mail technique and I am quite pleased with the results. I used antique gold spring rings in two sizes. This bracelet has smoky quartz and light peach 6mm Swarovski crystals and an antique gold flower clasp.

A manageable DIY project but may take more than 2 hours for beginners to jewelry making.

The photo is a little on the dark side because the rain clouds are back again!

Princess in the Garden S$38

This pair of gold-filled ear-rings has a group of freshwater pearls in various sizes and colours wired on with gold-filled wire and gold plated 925 silver tear-drops.

Wearing this will make you feel like a princess! Imagine walking in the garden surrounded by trees and bushes, lilac and pink flowers!

Beaded Spectacles Chain

Here's a DIY project for those of us who keep losing our glasses! Very simple to make, perfect as a Mothers' Day gift! Let your creative juices flow and design your very own!

Jasper S$60

This 19-inch necklace with a 3-inch drop is made up of jasper tubes joined together with black onyx beads in two sizes and peach aventurine beads. I used 925 silver wires and pulled everything together with a silver heart-shaped lobster clasp.

Whimsy

This whimsical necklace took two days to complete! I used three types of seed beads together with 4mm Swarovski crystals in light Siam, Alabaster AB and white pearls for the centrepiece.

Bracelet

Here's a cute bracelet that picks up the orange and green from the main bead. Another project for DIY!

I used glass beads and Swarovski pearls with a gold colour spring release clasp. I like this clasp because it's easy to use.

Bookmark

This week has been really hectic with the children's new school schedule and many other happenings. I have been working on my jewelry but didn't have time to post. Here they are!

This is a bookmark folks can get to make when they attend my DIY sessions. It can be as simple or complicated as you wish!

DIY Jewelry Sessions

Ever thought of designing your own jewelry to wear but didn't know how? Well, starting next week I will be offering 2-hour sessions to help you get started. You decide what you want to make: ear-rings, bracelets, anklets, bookmarks, handphone accessories, necklaces and then choose your own designs and colours. You will be able to wear your pieces home after the session!

Chinese New Year's coming so do take advantage of this! Making your own jewelry is definitely cheaper and more satisfying. Kits cost from S$15-40. I will provide the tools and all the materials you need.

Classes are available on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays (only mornings) and Sundays (only afternoons). Time slots to choose from: 10.00am to 12.00noon, 2.00-4.00pm or 7.00-9.00pm. I need 3 people to start a class with a maximum of 5.

For those with children under 10, you may like to attend weekend classes for Mums and Daughters. Alternatively, classes will be held during the school holidays.

Do drop me a note if you're interested. Classes will be held in my home in Woodlands.

S$42 Ballerina's Dream

This 17.5 inch necklace was inspired by my tweenage daughter. She exemplifies joy and life, expressing herself in ballet, tap, modern and jazz. Perhaps each of us has a secret dream. Mine was to become a ballerina. How about you?

Swarovski powder rose and rosaline pearls pulls together the Swarovski crystals and glass beads. 925 silver wire and chain, together with a silver heart-shaped lobster clasp complete the look. Comes with a matching pair of ear-rings.

S$40 Midnight in Winter

This 15.5 inch necklace was really fun to design. Simple, yet elegant black and creamrose Swarovski pearls strung together with Swarovski gold rondelles, a gold lobster clasp and a gold extender chain. I threw in matching ear-rings (with a slight twist) for fun!

Irene

This 36-inch lariat necklace is dedicated to my friend, Irene. She has been an inspiration to me and my family.

Lilac dyed freshwater pearls with Swarovski pearls, bicone and flower crystals. A few silver butterflies fluttering about. This lariat is held together with 4 pink magnetic beads. I hope you love it, Irene!

S$48 Duchess

Thank you so much to all my friends who took the time to check out my new blog and send me encouragement and support messages! I am so glad you enjoyed the photos and asked for more! I will do my best.

This morning we have a lovely 16-inch necklace using gold and beige beads, turquoise and gold beads, gold coloured spacers as well as Swarovski 10mm pearls held together by a lobster clasp. This necklace comes along with matching ear-rings (two for the price of one!) with a cute wire coil at the end of each bead topped with a Swarovski 6mm pearl and gold coloured ear hooks.

S$40 Candy

Don't the dyed turquoise square beads remind you of a certain type of chewing gum candy? I used to eat them as a child! These beads are a lovely limey, yellowish green with dark burgundy veins running through and quite gorgeous when matched with Swarovski burgundy pearls and crystals. Necklace is 18 inches long and tied together with a round black spring release clasp.

S$50 Princess

This is a lovely Swarovski pearl necklace measuring 16 inches. The 10mm creamrose pearls are wire-wrapped in gold-filled wire with a few 6mm peach and creamrose dangling in the centre. A gold plated heart-shaped clasp puts it together.

Lovely!

S$90 Blue Lagoon

This is a 4-strand freshwater pearl necklace. Four different sizes in white and light blue. I have mixed it with Swarovski aquamarine, turquoise, light peach and peridot crystals, two silver butterflies arranged assymetrically and a silver flower centrepiece. Clasp is 925 silver.

S$65 Rainbow Connection

Swarovski 4mm crystals in 14 different colours, handwoven and linked onto a 925 silver chain. Necklace is 30 inches long.

S$58 Walk by the Beach

Swarovski crystals, Czech glass beads, and Japanese seed beads make up this cool greenish blue 6-strand 19-inch necklace with a 925 silver clasp.

This necklace reminds me of the weekends spent at the beach while my son sailed on his little Optimist. He has since graduated to the Byte, a bigger boat.

S$68 Pretty in Pink and Lilac

Swarovski rose coloured centrepiece, 8mm powder rose pearls, lilac and green fluorite cubes pulled together by 925 silver wirework and a 925 silver clasp. Necklace is 16 inches.

Don't you love how the colours just come together? This is one of my favourites.