Rainbow 'Round Your Wrist

Adorn your wrist with this cheery piece! Sure to make you smile every time you look at it. :) The second image shows the colours of the beads more accurately.





B94 Crackled Rainbow
Round crackled glass beads in a variety of colours on rhodium-plated chain with flower toggle clasp.Length: 16.5cmRM35
Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

NZ Bookiemarks

Wow, these bookmarks are really selling like hot cakes! :) Here's a bubbly customer's who ordered her customizations from New Zealand, and the bookmarks are on their way to NZ now! Oh wait, I think they've reached. :)

BK022 Orange Dolphin

BK023 Purple Flowers

BK024 Orange Celestial

Hope you (and your friends) like them, Emma! :)

Customized Orders

Phew! I am back! :) Still got a few customized orders to complete, thought I'll keep this place updated a bit first.

Two months ago, a customer requested for these customized bookmarks with zodiac beads. Here are the results, and I'm happy that she is satisfied with the results. Thanks, Seet Mui! :)




And here are some customized orders by a customer in Singapore. :)







And then, recently, some orders for metal bookmarks. Somehow, my camera doesn't capture purple objects very well. I always have a problem with that.








Note to self:

1. Reply e-mails
2. Jenn, Mun and Sue's customizations

Frosties the Snowmen

To grace this Christmas season, look what I made! :) Inspired by an imported beading magazine, I made these snowmen to adorn your ears! Cute little pair, isn't it?






E142 Snowmen
Round glass beads, diamante rondelles, glass discs and cube beads on french earhooks.RM15 (reserved)
Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Enough Time For One Post, Maybe

Since my cousin went to the bank, she has allowed me to use her laptop for now. Yay! So I thought I'd share some of the customizations I've made recently.

I had a request to remake BK016 bookmark - remember the mermaid one with blue and green glass beads? Well, this customer requested to change it to pearls instead, and the result looks pretty grungy + sophisticated. :)

At first, I used white and grey pearls. She also requested to have more sea-themed charms than pearls.

Therefore, BK018 Rosalyn was born! However, my customer preferred all white pearls, so I removed the grey ones. It no longer looked grungy, but it exudes pure sphistication. :)

This is BK019 Rosalyn White.

Hope your friend will be happy with this bookmark, Rosalyn! :)

Being Away

Due to unforeseen circumstances, I will not be able to reply any e-mails this week as I'm back in my dad's hometown in Ipoh to grieve for the passing of my beloved grandmother. I may not be able to come online as frequently. I apologize for any inconvenience caused.

To my friends who have learnt the news and texted me, I sincerely thank you for your kind words and support. :)

Chatterbox

Chatterbeads is branching out.. watch out for new merchandise! Here's a teaser. :D

More updates soon on these lovely Chatterboxes!

Swirly Star Necklace

I think the swirls in the star pendant look really nice. I conjured up this necklace with Christmas in mind, focusing on the star which appeared two thousand years ago to mark the birth of a Messiah. :) Let this lovely and dainty necklace adorn your collarbone!

N31 Swirly Star Necklace
Swirly star pendant suspended on fine rhodium-plated chain, with Swarovski bicones in three shades of blue.
RM30 (1 sold!)

Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Cheese!

That's was my first thought when I saw this chain. Looks quirky, doesn't it? Reminds me of those cartoonish cheese with holes in them.

My colleague requested for this customized set. She could hardly keep her excitement down and asked me every day at work about her bracelet and earrings which were in the making. :p So cute la you, June!

B92 June's Cheese

Rhodium-plated and nickel free chain links with lobster clasp.

RM25

As for the earrings, June wanted something really simple and tiny.

E140 June's Cheese

Square rhodium-plated and nickel free cheesy chain links on rhodium-plated french earhooks.

RM13

Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Snow drops on your earlobes

Brrr. That'd be shockingly cold, wouldn't it? :p Anyway, I made this pair of earrings which matches the Snowdrop bracelets in the previous post.

E138 Snowdrops

White coral rounds, Korean glass rondelles, frosted acrylic beads, white glass beads, freshwater pearls on rhodium-plated kidney earhooks.

RM23 (1 sold!)

Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Snowdrops

Christmas is coming! Snowdrops are falling! Teehee. :) Here's a bracelet I've created, with white, purity and snowdrops in mind. A pair of tiny flying birds adorn the toggle clasp. I didn't like the idea of putting just one bird because it'd look lonely there, so I added a friend!

B88 Snowdrops
White coral rounds, Korean glass rondelles, frosted acrylic beads, clear acrylic butterflies, freshwater pearls with tiny flying bird charms on rhodium-plated chain.

RM35

Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Bluebells

New new new bookmark for you to adorn your current novel! :) It makes other people look at the delicate dangling glass flowers which grace the spine of your book while you're reading in the LRT or anywhere else. Believe me, I've noticed it. Teehee!

Otherwise, it makes a great gift too, for a friend who always has her nose buried in a good book. :)

antiqued effect which lends a classy look to the metal

the cascading glass flowers and round beads with butterflies flitting in between

the lovely sakura flowers and leaves on the metal bookmark. totally gorgeous.

BK021 Bluebells

Sakura metal bookmark with glass bell flowers and glass cherry blossoms in blue hues with various glass beads and bicones and metal butterfly beads.

Length: bookmark measures 12cm whereas the dangling beads are 6cm long.

RM25 (1 sold!)

Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Green Garden

Another ribbon bookmark which I made two weeks ago. It was being displayed at my stall at Panggung Bandaraya.. didn't manage to take a photo of it until now. :)

Don't you think the details on the ribbon are gorgeous? :)






BK021 Green GardenPrinted grosgrain ribbon with butterfly charm, handmade glass beads and glass bicones.Length: Approx. 25cmRM25 (sold!)
Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Vintage Flowers

Here's a bracelet I've created last night - inspired by a design in this book called French-Inspired Jewelry by Kaari Meng which my friend bought for my birthday. Absolutely love the flowers, leaves and butterflies combination!

A few of the glass flowers are very slightly chipped though, but that does not affect the overall look of the bracelet. I'll have to say, this bracelet is not for fussy buyers? :p

B89 Vintage MillefleurGlass flower beads, glass pearls, glass leaves, brass butterfly beads on brass-plated chain links.Length: 16cmRM47
*sorry, no remakes at the moment*

Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Red Black Ribbon Bookmark

Here's a new addition to my ribboned bookmarks! This has been sitting on my beading shelf for a long time, waiting to be photographed and displayed on the blog. :)

Don't you just love the swirls and flowers on the ribbon?


BK020 - Red BlackPrinted satin ribbon with butterfly charm, Swarovski bicones, various glass beads and metal spacers.Length: Approx. 25cmRM25 (2 sold!)
Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

More different ribbon designs comin' up soon! :)

Post Production Blues

It's finally over.. all the bi-weekly rehearsals and the performances at Panggung Bandaraya. I'm going to miss them, especially the cast and crew who have grown to become friends. My heartiest gratitude too, to all you dearies who went for the performance! Thank you for your support. :)

Here are some pictures for you to see..



The view of the seats in Panggung Bandaraya from the mezzanine floor.


The altos of Two From Galilee. :)


Amanda - the babe who helped me man my stall.


Beading class on stage before showtime!


My friends with the Three Wise Men. :)


The lovely wardrobe mistresses who became my customers too!


That's my stage name - Leah!



Me with the youngest cast member of Two From Galilee!


One of the HUGE multimedia ads which was shown before showtime - CHATTERBEADS!

Now, it's back to the beading table/dinner table and create more beauties. :)

Swallow Necklace II (Clear)

Here is the Swallow Necklace II but with different beads and chain.







N31 Swallow Necklace (Clear)Swallow charm, clear glass faceted round beads on decorative rhodium-plated chain.Length: 45cm from clasp to extender chainRM39 (1 sold!)

Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Swallow Necklace II (Amber)

Not too long ago, I created N20 Swallow.

Ten necklaces later, another version of the Swallow necklace is born. :) Funkier, more whimsical and daintier.

N30 Swallow Necklace (Amber)

Swallow charm, brown amber glass beads on chain.

Length: 45cm from clasp to extender chain

RM39 (1 sold!)

Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Bird's Nest Ring

Tada! My new creation and I'm proud of it. Isn't it cute to carry a little wire bird's nest on your finger? And oh, I've included a little shell bird too, to look after the eggs. :)

nest on my finger

mama bird guards her eggs

top view of the ring

R1 Bird's Nest

Bronze-coloured copper wire woven into a nest, with freshwater pearls and shell bird bead on rhodium-plated ring.

Inner diameter of ring: 1.5cm

Diameter of nest: 2cm

RM26 (2 sold, 2 reserved, 1 more available!)

This ring is very limited. I am only making five, so get yours today before they run out! :) Please note that there will be slight differences in the wire-weaving of the nest as each nest is designed at random. However, the diameter will remain the same.

Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Two From Galilee Trailer

Yups, we're currently rehearsing for this upcoming musical called Two From Galilee, which will be staged in October at Panggung Bandaraya, Kuala Lumpur. Watch the trailer below! :)

The Canticle Singers (TCS) proudly presents the dramatic musical TWO FROM GALILEE by Robert Sterling and Karla Worley. The family styled musical is based on a novel of the same title by Marjorie Holmes that was on the New York Times 1972 best seller list and one of the top 10 best selling novels that year. The musical played at the Peter J Sharpe Theatre at Symphony Space on Broadway in 2006 and has been staged in many countries.

TWO FROM GALILEE revolves around a young couple who are very much in love. Ensnared in family conflicts, a hostile world and by an awesome responsibility, they fight for their one true love and to fulfill their dreams. But trust is shaken and love questioned, revealing a family's shame and a husband's doubt until the couple realizes that it is not all about finding true love but about life's purpose and calling. The musical encompasses dramatic and comic elements and is backed by a lush musical score journeying through a variety of moods and emotions with rhythmic numbers, rousing choruses, contemplative themes and soaring refrains. The musical features a cast of 25 performers. Net proceeds of the production after deducting production costs and overheads will go towards St Barnabas Home for Children and The Tondo Community Project.

--Taken from The Canticle Singers website.

Venue
Panggung Bandaraya, Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Dates
Evening Performances - 8.30pm on Fri 23rd, Sat 24th, Fri 30th, Sat 31st Oct 2009 & Sun 1st Nov 2009
Matinee Performances - 3.00pm on Sat 24th, Sun 25th & Sat 31st Oct 2009

Tickets
RM58 and RM38 (inclusive of RM3 AXCESS fee) via the AXCESS Hotline

Tel. +60-3-7711-5000, www.axcess.com.my and authorised AXCESS outlets

In an exclusive arrangement between VISA International and AXCESS Tickets, VISA Infinite and VISA Platinum cardholders will be entitled to an EXCLUSIVE 20% REBATE DISCOUNT off the normal tickets price of TWO FROM GALILEE tickets during the first 2 weeks of the commencement of ticket sales.

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I'm also excited to announce that Chatterbeads will be setting up a stall to display handmade jewellery for sale! My appreciation goes to my music director for his thoughtfulness for this opportunity. I'll be creating more interesting pieces to be sold there. :)

Pitter-Patter

I have this song which I sing with my pupils. They really enjoy it because they can pretend that it's a rainy day and they can jump into puddles and splash around! :)

Drip-drop drip-drop, the rain is falling down
Drip-drop drip-drop, splashing all around
Let's put on our gumboots, our raincoats and our hats
And jump into the puddle with a splish-splish-splash!

Anyway, here's a pair of earrings which is related to the rain! :) It's a very simple piece, and the beads look like huge raindrops, no?

E131 Raindrops
Glass beads on gunmetal french earring hooks.
Length: 3.3cm
RM10

Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Crackled Effect

I really like the effect of these lovely beads. I actually found them at one of the Burmese bead pedlar's stall in KL, strung into a bracelet. I bought it, took the bracelet apart and used the beads to make earrings instead. Thinking of what else I can do with the remaining beads. :)

E130 Cracked Globes
Dragon-skin turquoise beads with twisted copper wire and bronze beads on bronze french earring hooks.
Length: 4.5cm
RM17 (1 pair sold!)

Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Modernish

As you can see, this pair of artsy earrings is made of wire-wrapped triangular beads. I found them when I was in Singapore three months ago.

E129 Modernish
Wire-wrapped beads (bought in S'pore) and faceted glass teardrop beads on french earring hooks.
Length: 5cm
RM19 (sold out!)

Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Dynasty

This brass bookmark will hold your page beautifully. Show it off while reading in public! ;)

BK017 Dynasty
Cinnabar bead, onyx chips, red coral chips, stone agate chips, brass flower bead, leaf bead and bead caps on brass bookmark.

Height of metal bookmark: 12cm
Length of the dangling part: 7.5cm
RM29 (1 sold, 1 reserved)

*Remakes are possible depending on the availability of materials*

Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Pink Roses

Here's a sweet one with pink roses:

B84 Pink Roses
Lampwork rose beads, pink glass bicones and green faceted round glass beads with flower toggle clasp.
Length: 19.5cm
RM30 (1 sold!)

Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Cosmic

It feels as though I've forgotten how to update this blog.. feels so unnatural to write a post. I hope I'll get the hang of it soon. Here's a new bracelet which looks rather cosmic:

B083 Planets
Lapis lazuli nuggets, dragonskin turquoise beads, teal turquoise beads and red coral beads on rhodium-plated chain.
Length: 17cm
RM30 (1 sold!)

Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Wake Up!

I'm making a comeback! It's been almost three months of no updates, and my beads were gathering dust. I'm shaking the dust off and waking my beads up.

Watch this space; I'm taking photos of new creations and they will be up here shortly!

Singapore Day 1 & 2

There were LOTS of lovely pendants on long chains in Orchard, Singapore. LOTS of butterflies, birds, swirls. I've finally succumbed to the trend. :p Found the best birdcage pendant in Far East Plaza!

I like how it is designed - it's only half the cage. The other half is open. Sorta symbolises that the bird is free to stay or to fly out. :)


I am pretty happy with yesterday - managed to cover most of the places I wanted to visit. Many thanks to my tour guide Jon! :D


He was pretty much tired because I disrupted his sleeping pattern. :p Thank you for spending a day with me! :)

Fried Mars Bar. Absolutely delicious. :) I'm tempted to go town for more!

The view of the port from Vivo City.

And finally, back home to celebrate my cousin's birthday. :) That's my cousin in red, niece who insisted on blowing the candle together with my cousin, my cousin-in-law and my aunt (mum's sis).

My purchases on Day 1! Birdy umbrella and Golla camera pouch. :)

Joan of Joan Bead Shop was so sweet to recommend me places to get beads. :) I haven't gone to Chinatown yet, Joan.. but will soon! Today my other cousin will bring me somewhere else to look at beads. Waiting til later in the evening!

Away

Hello everyone! A quick post to announce that I will be away from 7-14 June 2009 as I will be in Singapore. Apologies for orders made during the last week - I can only ship your items on Monday, 15 June so you can make your payment during this week. I think it's best you don't text me, e-mail will do (I'm not sure about roaming charges, whether they charge both sides etc). :) I am able to be online quite frequently.

Here's a picture from the choir performance Be Our Guest, taken by Anselm and edited by Chris Sam.

A big shout-out to family and friends who came to watch.. thank you! :) and Agnes, thank you for texting me saying that you'd be watching too! Wish I got to meet you to say hi. :)

Wish I brought my beads and tools here too. Heheh. :p

Featured!

I think I must make a conscious effort to say thank you whenever I'm being featured. =s So, thank you, Little Accompaniments, for featuring my mermaid bookmark! :) It's here.

True, enough, it has been snatched up today by a lady. ;) Just so you know, limited remakes are possible.. limited enough to maintain the exclusiveness of my creation. Heheh.

In the same note, thanks to Detailed Wears too for featuring my Bountiful Violets bracelet. :)