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

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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

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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 (1 sold, 1 reserved, 3 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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

*Remakes are possible depending on the availability of materials*

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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

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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

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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. :)

Mermaids by the Bubbly Brook

Don't you think the mermaid looks gorgeous? :) I saw them in one of the beadshops I frequent and I knew I had to get them. The colours of the beads are refreshing to the eye too, with seashell and seahorse charms to complement the oceanic theme.

Upclose on the seahorse charm

BK016 Bubbly Brook
Mermaid metal bookmark, handmade glass beads from Myanmar, seahorse and seashell charms, crackled glass beads and Swarovski bicones.

Height of metal bookmark: 12cm
Length of the dangling part: 6.5cm
RM25 (1 sold, 1 reserved)

*Remakes are possible depending on the availability of materials*

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Special Discount!

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The poster says it all - come and watch my performance and you'll get 10% off when you purchase any items from my stall! :D Student tickets are priced at RM25 only (only for students with valid student ID laa).

Get the tickets from any Axcess offices near you:

• Axcess Office, Jalan Semangat
• 1-Utama Shopping Complex
• Stadium Putra Box Office, Bukit Jalil
• Rock Corner, Midvalley Megamall
• Lot 10 Tower Records
• Parkson, Sunway Pyramid
• Rock Corner, The Curve
• Rock Corner, KLCC
• Alamanda Putrajaya Mall

You may still call the AXCESS number for inquiries +603-7711 5000

Don't miss the show, it is going to be hard to beat. ;) Tell me if you're coming! :D

I'm Singing in Public!

Haha. I knew that title would catch your attention. ;) Well, I'm not the only one singing in public, but together with eighteen other talented singers in a performance which will be staged next week. Here are the details:


BE OUR GUEST is a feast of lush choral music and other vocal selections selected from the realm of pop, jazz, folk, rock, gospel and Broadway. Spend an evening with us, enjoying selections such as The Winner Takes It All from Mamma Mia, Nella Fantasia from the epic movie The Mission, Baba Yetu from Civilization IV, Ralph McTell's Streets of London, Wind Beneath My Wings from the film Beaches, a West Side Story duo, a medley of Rodgers and Hammerstein Broadway hits from The King and I, South Pacific, Oklahoma, Carousel, etc., a Sweeney Todd suite and our very own favourites.

Theatre Venue : Auditorium Perdanasiswa, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur

Dates and Times : 8.30pm on Sat 30 May & Sun 31 May 2009. Doors will open at 8.00 pm

Tickets : RM 58 & RM 78 (inclusive of RM 3 AXCESS fee) via AXCESS Hotline: +06-3-77115000, AXCESS website at www.axcess.com.my and all AXCESS outlets.

Student Tickets : A limited number of Student Tickets at RM 25 for students aged 21 years and under. A valid student ID and/or national identity card stating the date of birth must be produced. (Student IDs will be checked for each person being admitted on a student ticket).

Access for the Physically Challenged : Seating for the physically challenged is limited to the Stalls only and access will be via the rear entrance of the theatre. Please contact AXCESS directly for more details.

Parking : Free parking available at the Auditorium Perdanasiswa carpark. Additional parking is available at the carpark of the University of Malaya Library, directly opposite the auditorium.

Visit us at www.thecanticlesingers.com for more information and for the multimedia show trailer. Email us at thecanticlesingers@gmail.com.

There was a write-up in The Star newspaper yesterday about our performance: Click here to read.

Hope you can come and support sikit! :)

Blue Green Paua Mixture

We've had the pink paua version:

and now I present you the classic blue green version!

B82 Blue Green Paua Mixture
Blue green paua flower link, Swarovski bicones, millefiori beads, crackled beads, glass cube beads and miracle beads.
Lengh: 17-19cm
RM19

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Pink Paua Mixture

I picked beads from my beads stash.. colours that complement the little pink paua flower link. A unique piece, without any bead or colour order. All based on the yours truly's feel of colours. :D

B81 Pink Paua Mixture
Pink paua flower link, miracle beads, Swarovski bicones, crackled beads and glass cube bead
Length: 17-19cm
RM19 (1 sold!)

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Pink Paua

Gosh.. it's been so difficult to update. A lot of things are going through my life, both good and bad. Trying to cope through, so far so good!

I recently made these. Usually paua shells are blue green (my fave colour!), right? I came across pink-fuchsia tones of paua. Not sure if they are really paua, but I'll call them pink paua!

B80 Pink Paua
Pink paua flower links with fuchsia and amethyst Swarovski bicones.
Length: 17.5cm (unmodifiable)
RM27

E128 Pink Paua Dangles
Pink paua flower links with fuchsia and amethyst Swarovski bicones on french earring hooks.
RM17

Get both bracelet and earrings at a discounted price of RM42!
(Normal price: RM44)

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Chinese Zodiac Bookmarks

Quirkiness is on its way here! I am so crazy over metal bookmarks. Here's a new series that indicates your Chinese zodiac in cute porcelain animal beads! I didn't make all twelve, but two: rat and rooster. If you would like to have it in other animals in the zodiac (dragon, rabbit, pig, etc), please e-mail me. :) Zodiac beads are VERY limited, as I brought in only one set! However, I may get another set if there is a popular demand. Hurry hurry make your order before it's too late!

Here's a look at the Twelve.

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Center: BK014 Rat

Right: BK015 Rooster

Materials: Glass crackled bead, porcelain animal bead, faux pearls, spacers on metal bookmark.
Height of metal bookmark: 8.5cm
Length of the dangling part (from the jump ring onwards): 6cm
RM26

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Bountiful Violets

The chunkiest I've ever made! Lovely for casual wear or even formal dinners. The price of this bracelet matches the effort and time taken to complete it. Teehee. :)

B79 Bountiful Violet
Faux pearls in two different violet tones, Swarovski bicones, spacer beads and curved tube beads.
RM52



And here are a pair of dainty earrings to match!


E122 Violet Drops
Faux pearls in two different violet shades, Swarovski bicones and spacer beads on rhodium-plated french earring hooks.
Length: approx. 4cm
RM13

Grab both bracelet and earrings at RM60!
(normal price RM65)

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

Red

B78 Red & White
Enamel flower charm, howlite chips, onyx chips, glass cube beads, glass bicones on rhodium-plated chain and flower toggle clasp.
Length: 17.5cm
RM30 (sold!)

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

Black

B77 Black & White
Enamel flower charm, howlite chips, red coral chip, glass cube beads, glass bicones on rhodium-plated chain and flower toggle clasp.
Length: 17.5cm
RM30

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

Taylor Swift's Love Story

Never knew the lyrics were so sweet.

We were both young when I first saw you
I close my eyes
And the flashback starts
I'm standing there
On a balcony in summer air

See the lights
See the party, the ball gowns
I see you make your way through the crowd
And say hello, little did I know

That you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles
And my daddy said stay away from Juliet
And I was crying on the staircase
Begging you please don't go, and I said

Romeo take me somewhere we can be alone
I'll be waiting all there's left to do is run
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
It's a love story baby just say yes

So I sneak out to the garden to see you
We keep quiet 'cause we're dead if they knew
So close your eyes
Escape this town for a little while

'Cause you were Romeo, I was a scarlet letter
And my daddy said stay away from Juliet
But you were everything to me
I was begging you please don't go and I said

Romeo take me somewhere we can be alone
I'll be waiting all there's left to do is run
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
It's a love story baby just say yes

Romeo save me, they try to tell me how to feel
This love is difficult, but it's real
Don't be afraid, we'll make it out of this mess
It's a love story baby just say yes
Oh oh

I got tired of waiting
Wondering if you were ever coming around
My faith in you is fading
When I met you on the outskirts of town, and I said

Romeo save me I've been feeling so alone
I keep waiting for you but you never come
Is this in my head? I don't know what to think
He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring

And said, marry me Juliet
You'll never have to be alone
I love you and that's all I really know
I talked to your dad, go pick out a white dress
It's a love story baby just say yes

Oh, oh, oh, oh
'Cause we were both young when I first saw you

I wish.

Happy Hippy!

Brighten up your day with this pair of cheerful earrings!

E111 Hippy Flowers
Millefiori bead, acrylic bicone on french earring hooks.
Length: approx. 2.5-3cm
RM10

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

Paua Choker

N28 Paua Oval
Pendant has a smooth finish, front and back. The back of pendant is cream mother-of-pearl/shell.
Length of choker: 44cm (clasp and cord)/48.5cm (including extender chain)
Size of pendant: 5cm x 4cm
RM42 (sold!)

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

Pink Notes

Here's a pink version for babes who adore pink. :) Charm can be changed to suit your personality or likes.

BK007 Pink Heart
Dichroic heart bead, round plastic bead, rhodium-plated beadcaps, glass bicones and swirly cross charm on metal bookmark.

Height of metal bookmark: 8.5cm
Length of the dangling part (from the jump ring onwards): 8.5cm
RM25 (sold!)
*Remakes are possible depending on the availability of materials*

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

Metal Bookmark

FRESH FROM THE BEADING TABLE! NEW NEW NEW! :D

Hehe.. I'm very excited la. I've been looking for these metal bookmarks all over the place and I finally got them! More metal bookmarks expected to arrive from Australia next week or so. :))

They hold your place so daintily and they are perfect as a gift for a friend or loved one who loves to bury their noses in books.

Sorry blur photo. Hands were shaking with excitement when I took this. Haha.

BK008 Turquoise Heart
Dichroic heart bead, round faceted glass bead, daisy spacers, glass bicone and treble clef charm on metal bookmark.

Height of metal bookmark: 8.5cm
Length of the dangling part (from the jump ring onwards): 6.5cm
RM25 (sold!)
*Remakes are possible depending on the availability of materials*

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

Bird Pendant

Here's a simple charm necklace, with a lovely orange and yellow parrot pendant. I love the slight swirls of the two colours on its wing. :)

N27 Sunrise Parrot
Enamel parrot charm on rhodium-plated chain.
Length of necklace: 40.5cm
Length of pendant: 4cm
RM21 (1 reserved)

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