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