Eternal Hearts ~Mystically Black variant~

Someone wanted Eternal Hearts with black pearls, so I got some Mystic Black Swarovski pearls and pull out what's left of my Swarovski black hearts...

I really like how the black pearls further accent the jet black crystals, and the crystal hearts brings them together so nicely... Like the name of the pearls, the piece has been transformed to look mystically black compared to its more innocent origins.

It's like the Eternal Hearts grew up *feels a mummy sob coming up* ;__;

Umbrella~ ella~ ella~ eh~ eh~

The weather is cheesing me a lot lately. It's either hot, too hot, or just looks like it's about to rain. Now if only these umbrellas can grow big when I need them... ;)

Materials: Glass beads, pewter bead cap

~RM10~

dimensional clutters

Long long time ago... -- okay, not that long time ago. It was Summer last year actually -- I bought some faceted plastic beads, because I wasn't exposed to the amazing whoaness of Swarovski beads yet (haha). Back then I thought they were pretty, until one day I bought some Swarovski crystals back and compared them side by side.

And since then , I've never turned back.

Because of that, my plastic beads - pretty as they are - were neglected. So my challenge was to actually design something that would put more emphasis on them as a whole. These plastic beads are good quality plastic beads; the faceted surface reflects well, though obviously not as well as crystals! So what happens if they were placed in a cluster?

Materials: Czech glass beads, faceted plastic beads

~RM12~

They feel like such a colourful bunch of grapes to me! *laughs*

swinging daisies

These carefree pearl daisies swing just under your ears, adorned with colourful crystals on the top!

Materials: Swarovski pearls, Swarovski crystals

~SOLD~

the package is in!

My order from the UK came in~!!! First off are the much-awaited high-quality faux Japanese pearls. They're really really pretty, and look similar to Swarovski pearls in terms of sheen and coating!

Unfortunately, they come in very limited colours (pink and white) and sizes. I ordered cream as well, but the colour is... an interesting hue of light gold o__O Might have to return them :( Due to this, I would still be patronising Swarovski pearls for all other colours and sizes.

Along with that order are my coveted Czech glass beads. I've always loved Czech glass beads, but it's really hard to find them in Malaysia! So yes, I imported them from the UK. Shipping was a killer, and let's not forget the exchange rate. The price of these beads could actually rival the price of Swarovski D: what have I gotten myself into?! *cries*

They're just too pretty to resist...!

starry heart

You can tell that I'm liking the recent beading pattern I did when I'm using it in several designs! ♥ I know many people don't see the vitrail colour with pearls, but I just love the stark contrast of colours! And it goes well with black handphones ;D

(yes, I'm a proud owner of a black handphone that's dressed up in girly accessories! My handphone has never been so embarassed about it...)

Materials: Swarovski crystal, Swarovski pearls

~SOLD~

blue layers ~interlude~

I bought blue and emerald green crystals some time ago and I've never - NEVER - touched it since. So I told myself, "You have to use those crystals" and made it a point to do so. That was my challenge of the day, and a challenge it turned out to be indeed.

I was chatting to a friend who's currently in US who asked me to make her a bracelet some time ago... and somehow talking to her just made me feel that I should try an earring in the style of the bracelet I made her! Hmm, how do I achieve this?



It looks nice, but since this is my first time making something in this manner, I thought I should adopt this piece. When I put it on, I think to myself "So far so good, not too bad. Probably needs a bit more weight though."

And throughout the day, I had accidentally snagged my finger onto it no less than 5 times when I tried to brush my hair off my shoulders. Not funny. At some point I thought my earlobe was going to get longer with the constant pulling! (I'm sensitive about that)

So this is going under the chopping board :( The first time I've ever deemed one of my KiRAs to be sent under the chopping board! It hurts my heart so.

I can't bring myself to do it just yet.

Material: Swarovski crystals, Swarovski pearls

Record to date

To date I've made 26 designs, with 3 colour variations; total of 29 pieces not including the clay charms I made in my free time (which isn't very many, but I like to count them as well!).

I started Project K.i.R.A. on March 18th, and as of April 20th - okay, I cheated... I didn't make anything during the weekend because I was busy meeting friends! - So as of April 18th, I have actually made 29 accessories and about 6 clay charms! Yay me!

Nearly 1 a day if I just look at accessories ;) and I've met my target of 1 in 2 days! *laughs* I'll put a rest on the challenge first... I'm feeling my brains milked dry from all the designing somehow. Besides, I still have quite a number of stuff I haven't uploaded yet, so I shall concentrate on that first.

Classical

More pewter goodness! Pewter has such an antique-silver look, doesn't it? Okay, not really, but they do look classy when paired with pearls. And this piece, created to pair the Chandelier, brings images of silverware; one that has been forgotten in time, with a dangling flower desperately clutching to its yet untarnished colour.

Materials: pewter beads, Swarovski pearls, Swarovski crystals

Length: 16cm - 21cm (adjustable)

Classical only: ~RM30~

Set with Chandelier: ~RM40~

sakura ~pink~

Too cute to resist making them in pink! ;) See blue version.

~RM13~

Other colours available: light violet, light topaz, red.

Daffodil Love

Spring is the season of new beginning, flowers, and love. Daffodils, butterflies, and a new found love describes it all!

Let me share my inspiration:

I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

Continuous as the stars that shine
and twinkle on the Milky Way,
They stretched in never-ending line
along the margin of a bay:
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
tossing their heads in sprightly dance.

The waves beside them danced; but they
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
A poet could not but be gay,
in such a jocund company:
I gazed - and gazed - but little thought
what wealth the show to me had brought:

For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.
- William Wordsworth (1804)

Materials: glass flower bead, Cat's-eye bead

~RM13~

different moons

If April Showers and May Flowers are for updo, different moons look best with your hair down (my preference are for long in dark shades ^_~).

An elegant array of pearls set on thin threads that fade into your hair colour, the effect of the pearls and crystals stand out from the cascading tresses like suspended moons and stars, with crimp beads twinkling modestly in angles.

Materials: Swarovski pearls, Swarovski crystals

~RM20~

born to be wild

This is one of the fiddlest pair of earrings I've ever worked with! I thought working with threads were messy, but noooo! This proves to be a different class of its own. The end result, however, made it all worth it.

Vitrail is such a lovely shade! Such a shame it doesn't photograph very well. I've never been so captivated by it until a friend wore a necklace with a pendant of this colour. It's a pretty shade of emerald green with underlying shades of black and yellow highlights, perfect for bringing out all that funky wild side, or dipping an elegant touch to that evening gown ;)

Materials: Swarovski crystals

~SOLD~

Ps. I've just recently got Twitter! How exciting!

chandelier

It came as a surprise when I picked up some metal plate a couple of weeks ago, when I was shopping for some materials... and it came as a bigger surprise when I picked up some pewter findings early this week!

I must say though, they look lovely when paired with pearls! I feel a growing fondness for these metal and pewter stuff... :)

Materials: Pewter beads, Swarovski crystals, Swarovski pearls

Chandelier only: ~RM17~
Set with Classical: ~RM40~

interlude ~butterfly~

A friend noted that I hadn't made enough accessories for my doll (shame on me!), so here's a butterfly for you, Mi-chan! ♥

sakura

Sakura blossoming early in the spring, crystalised by the early morning dew.

Materials: Swarovski crystals, Swarovski pearls

~RM13~

**other colours available, please feel free to enquire or make a request!

april showers and may flowers

I like long dangly earrings... and I love it when they swing to and fro under my earlobes as I walk (better when they tinkle!), as with some earrings I own! April showers & May flowers are light and dangly, swings to and fro - occasionally knocking the glass flowers to create a slight tinkle - and looks most elegant worn with an upwards or short hairdo!

Materials: Swarovski pearls, Swarovski crystals, glass flowers

~RM20~

interlude ~wings of hope~

This was made especially for a dear friend of mine. I hope the morning glories will bring her to a lovelier day, and the butterflies lift her up on their flapping wings.

Materials: glass beads, Swarovski pearls & crystals, butterflies

~NOT FOR SALE~

wish upon a heart

Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket
never let it fade away~
Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket
save it for a rainy day~

Materials: Cat's eye bead, stars, and a little wish!

~RM15~

glory in simplicity

I like simple earrings. you can match them with extravagant pieces just to bring out a little bit of that pink, or accent that sprinkle of purple print on your shirt... all without trying to be too outstanding! So here's some amethyst morning glories to celebrate a little simplicity ^_^

Materials: glass flower beads, Swarovski pearls, Swarovski crystals, stainless steel earrings

~SOLD~

loving pearls

I love my pearls, and I love my Swarovski hearts. So here's an experimental design I was trying out for with these two as the main feature! Comes in two different variants... which do you prefer?

Variant: Vibrant
Materials: Swarovski heart, Swarovski pearls, plastic round beads, plastic facet bead

~SOLD~

Variant: Pastel
Materials: Swarovski heart, Swarovski pearls, plastic facet bead

~SOLD~

butterfly trails

I had some little butterflies lying around that I haven't used since I bought them; they've never even been out of their packaging!

Materials: Swarovski crystals

~SOLD~

Tiny and cute! I feel so happy! ♥ mission accomplished!

Ps. the trails aren't as long as it seems... it's a miniature teapot!

springtime flowers

Spring is a common theme at this time of the year... and what reminds us better of spring than flowers! (and my dream to create long dangly earrings has finally been fulfilled!)

Yellow, blue and red flowers!

Materials: glass beads, Swarovski crystals, Swarovski pearls

~SOLD~
[enquire for remakes; limited materials]

pearly glade

If you're wondering how on earth is it that I've got so many pictures of accessories I made, it's because these are actually *gasp!* backdated. [Very] recently I have made it a point to make one accessory a day, for as long as possible, so these are just items from when I started near the end of March :)

Bracelets are one of my favourite things in the world! I like them with little charms here and there and pearls. Can't do without my round pearls! Of course, crystals too, but that's usually an option in bracelets.

Lately though, I'm beginning to like the "overcrowding" scene on bracelets... I've added stars to it, along with some glass flowers for a more Spring-ish look, because they're just so romantic~ (see, even the flowers are star-shaped!)

Materials: glass beads, stainless steel chain & toggle, Swarovski pearls, Swarovski crystals

~RM32~

Eternal Hearts

The pearls looked like clock hands, don't they? Well, I guess to some extend the effect is as such when it's photographed. More Swarovski crystals love was poured into this piece... Perfect for that little black dress tucked away for fancy nights!

Materials: french hoop earrings, Swarovski crystals, Swarovski pearls

~SOLD~

sweet in pink

Materials: Swarovski crystals, stainless steel earring hooks

~SOLD~

There's NO such thing as too much pink! Slightly oval hoops gives this piece a teardrop look.

moonflowers

Some months ago I bought some flower glass beads that I absolutely adore! I'd dangle pearls under them and admire the little lantern effects they give... simple and oh-so-elegant. So I'd like to translate it into one of this project's little thingums :3 an elegant loop over the drooping flower head accents this piece.

Materials: glass beads, Swarovski pearl, stainless steel earring hooks
~SOLD~

vibrant hearts

This was one of the first pieces that I did... well, related to Project K.i.R.A. at least! It certainly sparked me to start this project :) My favourite point is actually how it's worn; you just slip the french hoop into the earhole, then slide it past your earlobe to adjust it!

Materials: Stainless steel french hoops, Swarovski crystals

~SOLD~