Angelique Bracelet

I got all my goodies in the post over the last two weeks and I just had to make something on Friday! My camera died recently so it's been difficult to take photos when I want >.<  but this is what I came up with;

It's a two layer bracelet with off-white faux pearls, swarovski crystal bicones and rondelles. Made on tiger's tail and chain and ties with a cute lil toggle clasp. The wing is one of the (many) main new things I bought, I just thought it worked perfectly on this bracelet!

I realised I have only called my jewellery pieces by pretty much their literal description so I decided to name this one the Angelique Bracelet ~ cliched much? XP  I like this bracelet and I'd even be tempted to create it or a similar design for a giveaway at some point if ye like it.

Just a lil pick of what it looks like on. I don't really model my pieces, I know some people can do a really good job of it but I'm the behind-the-camera kinda person =P I was kinda inspired to do this piece by my Vday present (as you may know my bf and I agreed on no pressies) but he surprised me with a beautiful white rose anyway! <3 It's just a lil piece of casual elegance.

New Year's LOVE Day

Just a quick message to wish you all a happy Valentines Day and a Happy New Year! (It's the Chinese New Year for those who didn't know)

My boyfriend and I have decided to have a low key Vday this year, avoid the over-hyped commercial factors of it all. We'll be spending tomorrow just watching movies with ice-cream sundaes =) And our presents will be each other's company. Isn't that what it's all about anyway? Though gifts are nice the day is about LOVE and having the time to be with that special someone.

And for all those single ladies I hope you enjoy your Happy S.A.D. (Single Appreciation/Awareness Day)! Be confident and show em you can love life just as much being single =) For S.A.D. women are recommended to wear green as it's the opposite of red, the hallmark colour of Vday.

Either way I hope you all have an extremely happy LOVE weekend ♥

And just a lil extra *love* for my bf if he reads this ^.^

Blue Phone Charm

I've made a few phone charms before but it's rare that I do. I like making them though and of course they aren't limited to use on phones! With the lariat strap they can be attached to bags, purses, ipods, used as bookmarks..the list goes on!! It's just something nice and shiny to make a plain thing pretty =)

This phone charm was made just a few nights ago. I picked up the blue disco ball, which is the bottom bead and main focus of this piece, and just felt I had to use it in something! I've had it for ages from an old necklace I took apart (I do this alot! =P ). Most of the beads in this piece are from old jewellery I've taken apart actually. There are glass, acrylic and seed beads in this piece, even faux pearls. The charm is structured by a line of jump rings as phone charms need to be sturdy and durable. (Or at least mine do the amount of times I harshly rip it out of my pocket!)

 

I wanted to create a slight clustered feeling within the top of this piece to keep the focus on the blue disco ball.

 The simple variant shades of blue are reflected within one another and nicely tie the piece together I think. Simple yet playful.

I can't wait for my haul of findings and beads, etc. to come in the post! I've spent the day resting in bed as I'm just after recovering from a lil dose of exhaustion and dehydration and now have caught a cold on top of it and I've been non- stop doodling all day! I have SO many ideas and I think that even with the crazy amount of stuff I bought I wont be able to make them all. I really hope to start designing/making stuff that I might one day share with you guys. I'm also really keen on doing a giveaway as I said in my last post so I'm defo thinking of stuff for that too =)

Hoping you are all well!

Pink Indian Bracelet

Hey!

Been awhile since my last post as I currently have alot of assignments due for college in the next few weeks but I'm slowly getting them done =)

Since my last post I've ordered some new beads, charms and findings and should have tons coming in the post soon! Very excited! =) Hopefully I can start making some more of my designs then. I'm a doodler and have lots of drawings of pieces I'd like to make someday but rarely have all the bits to make them with. I'd love to do a giveaway at some point also! I haven't decided at what follower mark I will do it but I'll be sure to let ye guys know when I decide!

Today I'm going to show you a piece that some of ye may have already seen but I have a few different pictures of it here. It's the Pink Indian Bracelet. This bracelet is very simple in it's design but the detail in the beads and the daisy dividers (same ones used in the Blue Memory Bracelet) give it it's exotic appeal.

Made using glass, metal and miracle beads on tigers tail with a simple spring clasp. I love miracle beads! They are called so because in certain lights/angles it looks like there is another bead within the bead! I took a pic with strong lighting and flash to show you all this;

 

You can also see the great amount of detail in the engravings on these beads. Some of the beads are Bali and others Indian, I was told that it looks more Indian-inspired though. I'd love to know what ye all think! Don't be shy =)