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Sweet Tooth

2011-07-01T01:35:00.004+08:00

A close friend of mine asked me to customize a bracelet for a mutual friend of ours.. and I came out with this! Knowing that she loves to bake, this seems to fit her personality. ;) This project has also got me hooked to making miniature polymer clay yumminess!

From Bracelets

B108 Sweet Tooth
Various handmade polymer clay charms, bronze cable chain, red crackled glass beads and toggle clasp.
RM50 (sold)
Please contact me if you would like to order a remake. Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

2011's First Post in July

2011-07-01T00:43:00.001+08:00

Hello peeps!

I am resurrecting chatterbeads.com. I'm back with more creations!

Stay tuned! :)

Juggler

2010-10-27T02:49:00.003+08:00

It's been exactly three months this blog is not updated.. I'm sorry that I have disappointing you every time you come to this blog in hopes of looking at new designs. Currently I have lots in my hands to juggle, work, studies and assignments. So updates and new designs will not be a common sight here from now on. :(

(Unless it's school hols and semester break!) :D

I also apologize for delayed replies to your emails.. you are not forgotten. I'm just.. slow.

I am also rather annoyed at the spam I've been getting on my chatterbox.. no matter how much I delete and block them, they keep coming back. Sigh.

I hope my dear customers are doing well ya. Rest assured, this blog is not closing. :D

True Blue

2010-07-27T19:52:00.004+08:00

These were made for two sweet guys who wanted to give to their prom dates-to-be (I think). They requested to have hearts included in the necklaces.

First up, N37 True Blue.

Used my precious special heliotrope Swarovski crystal heart. :)

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Next, N38 Lavender. The purple wasn't supposed to be blackish. :s Photo-editing gone wrong.

Used my special precious violet Swarovski crystal heart. :)

Another Versatile Necklace

2010-07-27T19:39:00.003+08:00

Same concept as Spring Garden necklace, but with a different theme. :)

N36 Lush Garden
Glass pearls, garden-themed charms (L-R: butterfly, leaf, dragonfly, lily, swirly butterfly), gunmetal lobster clasps and gunmetal chain links.

This necklace drapes on the collarbone, like a relaxed choker.

RM30

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

Versatile Necklace

2010-07-27T19:22:00.002+08:00

Now, this necklace is versatile. Watch. Notice the detachable charms.

First, you can wear them with the charms.

You can also wear it without the charms for a simpler look.

Maybe wearing all five charms is too much and wearing none is too plain. How about removing all five and choosing one favourite of the five to be the pendant of the necklace?

Ta-da! Three different styles with one necklace.

What do you do with the detached charms, you ask?

Well, how about a zipper charm for a start? :) And you have FIVE different zippers to adorn! Aside from zippers, you can attach to your bunch of keys as a peekaboo keychain (because they're tiny). The possibilities are endless. :)

N35 Spring Garden

Five different and unique bird charms (L-R: hummingbird, dove, swallow, swan and um, bird), gunmetal lobster clasps, glass pearls, crackled glass beads and gunmetal chain links.

This necklace drapes on the collarbone, like a relaxed choker.

RM30

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

Featured!

2010-07-27T19:12:00.003+08:00

Chatterbeads has been spotted by For Charming Girls, a review site! The bag charms below caught their eyes.

M16 Beach Comber's Bag

M17 Rainbow Blooms

Click here to head on over to the page where they posted a write-up about the bag charms.

Thank you, FCG. :) Keep up the good work!

Atmosphere

2010-07-16T07:15:00.003+08:00

Adorn your wrist with the colours of a clear blue sky marked with fluffy white clouds, where the birds begin to dance in the sunshine and the wind. The graceful swallow charm completes the overall look.

I have also 'hidden' two tiny birds among the beads. Have fun finding them when the bracelet is 'round your wrist! :)

B104 Atmosphere

Various glass pearls, crackled glass beads, filigree balls, faceted round glass beads, faceted teardrop glass beads and millefiori chips with two tiny bird charms and a swallow charm on rhodium-plated chain links.

Length: 18cm

RM33

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

Crabbers

2010-07-14T02:41:00.004+08:00

Suddenly thought of my late pet hermit crab, Crabbers. He was a beautiful shade of purple. I used to ask for sand from my friends who went to islands or beaches for vacations so that Crabbers could dig into it in its own crabitat with its other friends (I had 4 or 5 other crabs).

I used to bring it to classes too, when I was in college! What was I thinking. -__- Those were the crazy days. Now that I'm *ahem* older, I'm getting more sensible. *grins*

Crabbers, posing for the camera on my couch.

Rainbow Blooms

2010-07-14T00:34:00.003+08:00

Made of purely millefiori glass beads on various shapes, this will brighten up for handbag as a bag charm. I'd say it's also suitable to accompany your bunch of keys because of its petite length. Cheerful colours on your keys can also shoo morning blues away as you lock your doors and head to work or classes. :)

Works well as belt charm too!

Millefiori glass always amazes me with many detailed miniature flowers, and I often wonder how these flowers are fused together, where were these beads made and who are the people who made them.

M17 Rainbow Blooms

Millefiori glass beads in different shapes - sphere, flat oval, coin, punctuated by a heart-shaped millefiori. All attached to rhodium-plated chain and a huge lobster clasp.

Length: 9cm

RM18

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

Pearl Bracelet

2010-07-13T00:34:00.004+08:00

In the midst of eyebrow-shaping and rummaging through my bead collection two Sundays ago, a girl among the girls was adamant in making a bracelet. Under the "fierce" guidance of two beaders (one of them being me), a sweet pastel pearly bracelet was born.

It is refreshing to see a bracelet so simple being created in my home.. I've been creating very vivid and detailed pieces that it felt as though I was looking at something new - at this pastel beauty.

My dear friend named it after her younger sister, Christin.

B103 Christin

Glass pearls (faux pearls) in light pink, peach and turquoise, strung carefully with tiger tail wires.

Length: 17-19cm (adjustable within these measurements)

RM19 (sold)

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

Pearldrop

2010-07-13T00:29:00.002+08:00

A sweet and simple pair of earrings, suitable for both work and play.

E164 Pearldrops

Pastel peach-coloured freshwater pearls with copper-coloured bead caps and french ear hooks.

Length: 4cm

RM14

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

Carved Bone

2010-07-13T00:18:00.003+08:00

These were made for my colleague, Carol, who likes to wear earrings.

Me: Happy birthday! These are for you.

Carol: Thank you!

Me: They're made of bone.

Carol: *look of worry forming on her face* What bone?

Me: Cow bone.

Carol: *look of relief swept over her* Thank God it's not human bone!

So, rest assured, it's not human bone! I'm not one who practises voodoo ok. :p

E163 Carved Bone

Carved cow bone beads with brass filigree bead caps and spacer beads on brass french ear hooks. Diameter of carved beads measures 12mm.

Email me your enquiries on this pair.

chanwaiyee[at]gmail[dot]com. :)

Blessed

2010-07-12T21:58:00.002+08:00

A book given by my former colleague and friend, June. I like what she wrote for me. :)
This is a post to celebrate people who have supported me ever since I have started this business - friends who care, friends who bought beading magazines for me, friends whom I can talk about beading with all its slang and terminology (and also friends who got lost in all those jargons), friends who have helped me deliver goods to customers, friends who give constructive comments and criticism about my designs and business, and friends and dear customers who visit this site.
This means YOU when you read this. ALL of you.
I couldn't have done it without all of you.
And I couldn't have done it without God as well. :)

Oriental Flutterby

2010-07-10T01:34:00.002+08:00

M20 Oriental Flutterby

Glass lampwork bead, filigree beadcaps, acrylic butterfly bead, glass bicone, glass pearl with rhodium-plated chain tassel and huge lobster clasp.

Length: approx. 15cm (blue bead's height measures 2cm)

RM18

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

Beach Comber's Bag

2010-07-10T01:15:00.002+08:00

This was made for my friend, Cindy, for her birthday present. It's the same as Beach Comber, the bookmark. Suitable for beach lovers, seashell collectors, divers, marine biologists (?), people who love summer.. the list is endless.

M16 Beach Comber's Bag

Freshwater pearls, wire-wrapped shell, sea-themed charms (find the hidden baby seahorse!), peach-coloured bamboo corals, shell pearls on huge lobster clasp.

Length: approx. 9cm

RM22

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

Waterfall

2010-07-10T01:10:00.002+08:00

E156 Waterfall

Faceted round glass beads and glass bicones in various blue shades with rhodium-plated chain for the tassels on french earring hooks.

Length: 7cm

RM18

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

Evergreen

2010-07-10T01:02:00.002+08:00

E155 Evergreen

Teal glass bicones and rondelles with bronze-coloured chains on bronze-coloured french earring hooks.

Length: 4cm

RM15

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

Black and Red Flowers

2010-06-23T01:01:00.006+08:00

This ring was created before dinnertime. Gives a bold vampy look, this combination of colours.

close-up of cluster.. and leaf charm
R5 Black Forest
An array of red, black and smoky glass flower beads, glass bicones and faceted rounds, glass seed beads and acrylic flower beads on rhodium-plated adjustable ring.
Diameter: 1.6cm minimum (adjustable)
RM20 (1 sold)(Limited remakes.)
Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Cluster of Flowers

2010-06-22T12:01:00.006+08:00

An idea popped into my mind to make a ring with loads of flowers, and I got to work right away last night. Initially it didn't turn out the way I wanted (I wanted it to be packed so the flowers don't flop over) and then I realized, they weren't floppy after all when I tried on the ring! My finger somewhat gave less space for beads to droop downwards and forced the beads to face up front instead!

Tada, R4 Sky Bouquet is born. I called it sky bouquet because of its sky hues - blue skies and white clouds.. you get the idea. :)

R4 Sky Bouquet
A huge assortment of glass flower beads in different sizes, glass bicones and faceted rounds, Swarovski crystals, acrylic flower beads, glass seed beads and two little leaf charms on rhodium-plated ring.
Diameter: 1.6cm minimum (adjustable)
RM22 (1 sold)
Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Twitterbirds

2010-06-21T18:06:00.005+08:00

Two little birdies perched on bird stands, adding whimsy to your ears! :)

E157 Twitterbirds
Imported bird perched on stands charms, shell pearls on silver-plated earring hooks.
Length: 6cmWidth of bird stand measures 2.6cm
RM24 (sold out)

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

Orange and Lemon Drops

2010-06-20T16:26:00.005+08:00

These cheerful pairs are designed to match the Citrus Bracelet. Choose to order a mismatched pair - one orange and one yellow - if you like! :)

E161 Orange Drops &E162 Lemon Drops
Orange|Yellow millefiori glass coin beads (found them in Singapore!), star spacers and red|turquoise glass bicones on rhodium-plated earrings.
Diameter of coin bead: 12mmLength of earrings: 4cm
RM12 each pair (1 pair sold)
Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Brownblue Cuff

2010-06-20T16:02:00.003+08:00

Hello! Here's a cuff I made last month.. I'd say it's one of the more difficult projects. I'm happy with the outcome as the colours blue and brown harmonize beautifully, bringing to mind the heavens and earth.

I don't think I'm selling this piece.. yet. :p unless you really like it then I'll remake.

Materials:Bronze-coloured aluminium wire, seed beads, assorted glass beads in various shapes, dragonskin turquoise chips, goldstone chips, howlite chips, Swarovski crystals.

Citrus Bracelet

2010-06-20T00:52:00.003+08:00

This simple juicy bracelet is made of millefiori glass beads which I found during my previous trip to Singapore. Does a good job in maintaining freshness during sunny days. :)

B102 Citrus Millefiori

Millefiori coin beads and glass bicones.
Diameter of millefiori bead is 12mm.Length of bracelet is 18.4cm.
RM19 (1 sold)
Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)
Matching earrings coming soon. :)

Nate, the 3-yr-old Drummer

2010-06-19T20:44:00.008+08:00

Let me share this with you. Here is a boy I know who adores music. Every time during musicians' practice, he will be there with his red toy guitar strumming away. He has lately taken an interest in drums - in this video, he was jamming with the youth - Nigel, Timothy and Adrian - till he dropped one of the drumsticks. Lol. Here's his progress! :) One day, he's gonna be an excellent drummer.

Swirly Gold Earrings

2010-06-19T19:38:00.003+08:00

The swirls on these antique gold beads are LOVELY. (note: it's not real gold.) I paired them with black faceted round glass beads for a classy look.

The earrings hooks are 14K gold-plated.

E160 Gold Swirl
Antiqued gold coloured metal swirly oval beads and faceted round glass beads on 14K gold-plated earring hooks.
Length: 5cm
RM19
Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Featured!

2010-06-19T18:00:00.004+08:00

Recently, I have sold a few pairs of earrings to Emily and she wrote a wonderful review about Chatterbeads. I shall post it up here to show my gratitude to an amazing customer like her.

Thank you, Emily! :)

Below is a screenshot of the review. :) Uh, made it too tiny, the fonts are like dots. :s

Read it here:Frocking Around:Shopping Around Chatterbeadsby Kahani

Peacock Earrings

2010-05-27T23:55:00.002+08:00

E154 Peacocks

Peacock charms with Swarovski bicones in ocean shades on french wire earhooks.
Length: 4.5cm

RM20
Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Birdy Earrings

2010-05-27T23:49:00.002+08:00

E152 Perched Birds (Fuchsia)
Birds perching on rings charm with a cluster of Swarovski bicones in fuchsia, rose and tanzanite on french wire earhooks.
Length: 5.5cm

RM20
Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Flower Palette

2010-05-27T22:58:00.005+08:00

Sadly, they're not edible. They look yummy, don't they? I saved the chocolate box from last Christmas; they were a gift from my friends Emmanuel and Joanne. :) The chocolate-filled toffies are delicious! Saved the box because it looks practical for keeping beads. Now it's useful for the flower cabochons!

Since many of you girls are excited about the ring and are asking about other colours, here are the other colours available for you to choose from. Stock is limited, as I currently have only 2 of each colour. I noticed the purple is not captured accurately. It actually looks more like Wikipedia's purple.

Here are the fifteen colours:

mint green :: jade (1 reserved) :: black

columbia blue :: dark blue :: purple

electric pink :: pink :: lavender pink (1 sold)

venetian red (1 reserved) :: salmon (1 sold) :: light tangerine

white (1 sold) :: buttercream :: sandy brown

E-mail me quick to order! :)

Flower Rings, Anyone?

2010-05-26T07:17:00.003+08:00

These flower cabochon rings look real sweet sitting on your finger. If I'm not mistaken, this flower is called zinnia. I've seen some pretty live ones in Cameron Highlands few years back.

These flowers are glued on to rings by yours truly with epoxy glue. They sat on my shelf and waited for 24 hours to dry completely so that maximum strength of glue is achieved. You won't have the flowers falling off whilst you're wearing it. :)

Other colours of the zinnia cabochons are available, do mail me to enquire!

R2 Zinnia Ring (white)

R3 Zinnia Ring (light pink)

Diameter of flower: Approx. 2cm

Inner diameter: 1.7cm (adjustable, however, no less than 1.7cm)
RM16
Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Swirly Leaves

2010-05-14T06:34:00.005+08:00

This is a more playful version of the previous pair of earrings, Leaf Imprints. It has a little flower charm peeking out under the cluster of Swarovski crystals.

E148 Swirly Leaves
Made of Swarovski crystals in hues of brown and green, tiny flower charm and swirly leaf/paisley charm on rhodium-plated french earring hooks.
RM20 (2 pairs sold!)
Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Leaf Imprint Earrings

2010-05-14T06:29:00.005+08:00

E147 Leaf Imprint (Green)
Made of Swarovski crystals in shades of brown and green, leaf charms and rhodium-plated french earring hooks.
RM20 (1 pair sold)
Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Frangipani

2010-05-14T06:15:00.006+08:00

A chunky bracelet with pastel green and white Pandora lampwork beads. Something out of the norm - instead of being threaded into the normal thick chain for Pandora beads, I used them in another way. Loved how the white dots form a flower in the bead. Check out the close-up photos of the bead! I imagine this being worn with a nice simple white dress. :)

B100 Frangipani
Made of Pandora lampwork beads, plastic white flower beads, freshwater pearls, crackled glass round beads, glass beads, butterfly beads and swirly leaf/paisley charm.Length: 19.5cm
RM48 (1 sold)

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

Mottled Pink

2010-05-14T06:10:00.003+08:00

E146 Mottled Pink

A modst and simple pair, made of imported mottled pink glass beads, copper wire and bronze french earring hooks.

RM14 (1 pair sold!)
Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Flower + Turquoise

2010-05-13T23:11:00.004+08:00

Flower power (and turquoiseness) ahead!

I like how the silver of the flowers complement the opaque turquoise colour of the Swarovski crystals. :) There are two matching earrings for this bracelet too!

B101 Turquoise Daisies
Flower connectors, Swarovski bicones, rhodium-plated fine chain and a little metal leaf bead.Length: 18 - 19.5cm
RM20 (1 sold!)

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E149 Single Bloom
Simple earring of two flower connectors and Swarovski bicones.
RM10 (1 pair sold!)

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Next up, my favourite! The flowers are too whimsical to be ignored!

E150 Tiny Blooms
Tiny metal flower charms/links and Swarovski bicones.Length of earring: Approx. 5.5cm
RM20
Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Fat Waterdrops

2010-05-13T20:05:00.004+08:00

E151 Blue Briolettes
Crackled glass, dragonskin turquoise, howlite, clear quartz and dyed turquoise chips with clear turquoise glass briolettes hanging like a generous drop of water.
RM17 (sold!)
(remakes will not be available)
Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Hummingbird Bookmark

2010-05-13T19:45:00.005+08:00

As mentioned before in my previous post sometime last June, I have always liked to see designs of necklaces/pendants of birdcages, with the bird OUTSIDE the cage. Because personally, it symbolizes freedom, and birds are meant to dominate the skies, not bound in cages.

Few years ago, I wanted to keep birds in a cage as a pet. So I bought a simple birdcage and a pair of tortoise pigeons (which looked like sparrows). My mum strongly refused to let me keep birds in a cage because she said birds are meant to fly free. I looked at them twittering away, trying to find a way out. I felt sorry for them for they couldn't use their wings fully. The next day, mum and I went to a nearby park to set the birds free. :)

Here's a simple bookmark which celebrates freedom for our feathered friends.

BK046 Hummingbird
A hummingbird charm dangles from a metallic teal wooden birdcage charm, with a Swarovski bicone and a Korean crystal in between.
Metal bookmark measures 12cm, and the dangling part of the bookmark measures approximately 6cm.
RM23 (2 sold)
Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Crystal Hearts

2010-05-13T18:54:00.002+08:00

This bracelet was custom made for my dear cousin, Jacqueline, who celebrated her birthday last month. :) She is a fan of sparkly things and crystals.

Sorry about the blur image. :s

B97 Jacqueline

Swarovski crystal hearts, Swarovski bicones on rhodium-plated chain.

Hope you like it, babe!

Sneak Preview

2010-05-13T04:13:00.003+08:00

Hello there! New creations are lined up for you - a bookmark, earrings and bracelets. Lots of birds, blooms and leaves. I must say, nature inspires me. ;)

Will be adding more information about these pieces soon.

Like what you see? Stay tuned! :)

Little Swallows

2010-05-06T07:07:00.002+08:00

Just a quick update.. I made these dainty earrings last week. Love the swallows! I'm beginning to like birds a lot. I've been busy.. will reply comments when I'm out of the busy whirlwind!

Psst, this swallow is a smaller version of the Swallow Necklace.

E145 Lil SwallowsSwallow charms with Swarovski crystals and freshwater pearls on rhodium-plated earhooks.
RM17
Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Dove Bookmark

2010-04-04T09:25:00.004+08:00

Blessed Easter! :) Here's a new bookmark - I'd called it a mini one because of the length of the metal bookmark. This imported metal hook is only 8.5cm long.
Don't you just love the graceful swirls and leaves of the dove?

BK044 Swirly Dove
Rhodium-plated dove charm with rich blue lapis lazuli chips on imported metal bookmark.
Measurements:dove: 3.5cm from beak to tail,hook: 8.5cm long
RM19 (3 sold!)
Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Turquoise Teardrops

2010-03-22T23:48:00.006+08:00

Urbanish. The colour of earth and sky/water, whichever you prefer. I made the wiring kinda rugged for a different kind of look. Perfect with a simple crisp white blouse and a pair of denims on a sunny day out. :)

E144 Turq Teardrops
Turquoise teardrop beads ruggedly and free-spiritedly wrapped with bronze-coloured copper wire, hanging from a bronze-coloured flower charm.
Length: 5cm
RM17 (2 pairs sold)(remakes are limited)
Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Listen to Them

2010-03-22T19:46:00.003+08:00

When I'm not exasperated or frustrated, I remember what my little students say to me or to their peers. Funny and cute conversations happen every day during school hours.. it's just whether I'm tuned to the right frequency to listen and try not to laugh out loud. Hehe.

Today I picked up quite a few at work. Honestly, I'm amazed that I managed to, because ever since I taught the 5-year-olds, I seemed to have lost that ability. There's just so much to focus on, their work, academics and whatnot. It's so different from the year before last when I was with the 3-year-olds where academic was not of utmost importance yet ('cause they can't write at that age).. that was the year I really enjoyed listening and talking to them.

Today, 6-year-old Ethan came to me with his new books about the solar system and the universe. By the way, that's like, his utmost passion. He can tell you lots of facts about stars, planets and the universe! And so, he found out that the sun will eventually die one day and shared his discovery with me today when I was busy fussing over the other kids.

I took some time to sit down to listen to him as the other kids did their work. He opened his book and started to tell me, "Did you know that one day, the sun will explode? And then at that time it'll touch Earth."

I answered, in a panicked tone, "Oh dear, it'll touch Earth?! Then what will happen to us?!"

Ethan looked at me for a moment before giving me his answer, "Oh, we'll already be in heaven at that time!"

I thought that's a brilliant answer. :)

He then continued to tell me that the sun will not explode yet, not in dunno how many billion years before I stood up and told him that it was time to do some work.

May this joy and my pair of listening ears never depart from me.

By the Sea

2010-03-19T00:58:00.006+08:00

I think the heat is making me creating beach-like and sea-themed accessories. I miss the rain! :( Perhaps this bluish earrings can bring some 'coolness' (for the lack of a better word. I tell you, my vocabulary is deteriorating) while the clear teardrops remind you of cool droplets of water.

E141 BloopClam charm, starfish charm, clear teardrop beads, glass bicones and faceted round beads, blister pearls they're the cutest - so freeform!) on fine chain and rhodium-plated earring hooks.
RM18 (3 pairs sold)
Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Beach Comber

2010-03-16T14:38:00.006+08:00

The customized piece is a wilder version of the bestseller, BK018 Rosalyn and BK019 Rosalyn White. I like the end result. :) It dangles a collection of treasures of the sea.

BK036 Beach ComberCowrie shell wire-wrapped with copper wire, peach coral chips, freshwater pearls, glass pearls, seashell charms, starfish charm, baby seahorse charm and stone chips, dangling from a metal mermaid bookmark.
Length of bookmark: 12cmLength of dangle: 7cm
RM29 (3 sold)

Sunny Bookmark

2010-03-16T13:24:00.004+08:00

I seem to be obsessed with creating bookmarks. :p

Here's a customization which I made for a sweet customer who wanted to give a bookmark to her mother as her birthday present. She wanted something sun-themed, with subtle cheery sunlight colours. The metal part of the bookmark is the same as BK024 Orange Celestial.

BK042 SarahBrass metal bookmark with an assortment of glass beads in yellow, orange, red and pink and tiny flower charms and beads, ending with a main charm, the sun.
Hope your mum likes it, Sarah! :)

Fuchsia Fish

2010-03-16T13:10:00.002+08:00

BK041 Fuchsia FishMagenta coloured copper wire with glass seed beads and bugles and a miracle bead as its eye. Chip beads connect to the bookmark - pink crackled glass, amethyst, blue goldstone and red coral.Length of fish from mouth to curl of tail: 4.5cmLength of the dangling part: 5.5cmLength of metal bookmark: 8.5cmRM19(please note that remakes will differ very slightly in wire-shaping, positions of beads in the fish's body and appearance of chips)
Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page.

Blue Fish

2010-03-16T13:08:00.000+08:00

BK040 Blue FishBlue coloured copper wire with glass seed beads and bugles and a miracle bead as its eye. Chip beads connect to the bookmark - lapis lazuli and sodalite.Length of fish from mouth to curl of tail: 4.5cmLength of the dangling part: 5.5cmLength of metal bookmark: 8.5cmRM19(please note that remakes will differ very slightly in wire-shaping, positions of beads in the fish's body and appearance of chips)
Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Blue Green Fish

2010-03-16T12:59:00.002+08:00

Let this fish dance and swim at the spine of your book!

BK039 Blue Green FishBlue-green coloured copper wire with glass seed beads and bugles and a miracle bead as its eye. Chip beads connect to the bookmark - lapis lazuli, crackled glass, aquamarine and a teal-coloured chip.Length of fish from mouth to curl of tail: 4.5cmLength of the dangling part: 5.5cmLength of metal bookmark: 8.5cmRM19(please note that remakes will differ very slightly in wire-shaping, positions of beads in the fish's body and appearance of chips)
Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

I Smell Something Fishy

2010-03-16T12:43:00.004+08:00

I like fish. No, not eat fish (though I like that too). It's the way they swim in the water, the way they swish their tails and fins, especially when they are long. Like fighting fish and veil-tailed goldfish.

I used to keep lots of goldfish. For some reason, my fish tank had some microorganisms which refused to be killed no matter what we tried.. and that was the cause of death for my goldfishies. I would disinfect it and buy fish after fish, but they still died the same death as the rest. It got too tiring and I stopped buying more after the last one died.

Fighting fishies are relatively easier to keep. They don't need those oxygen pump thingy because it's their nature to swim up to the surface to get air. I found a fighting fish breeder at the Mont Kiara flea market many years ago and bought really nice ones. But they're no longer around anymore to swish their tails and the breeder has stopped appearing at the market. :(

Sigh.. those fishy days.

Anyway, I've created new (mini) metal bookmarks to remember my love for fishies (sort of). It's a simple wirework fish and the inspiration came from a beading book that I'm currently reading.

Tada! Fishy bookmarks!
More information on these bookmarks in the next (and nextnext) posts! :D

Autumn Chunk

2010-03-07T16:35:00.003+08:00

The colours of this bracelet will remind you of fall - the green leaves turning into shades of orange and gold falling gently with the breeze onto the black dirt.

I used Pandora lampwork beads for this bracelet. Love the swirls on the glass. :)

B96 Autumn Swirls

Pandora glass beads, brass beads, brass flower charms, metal butterfly beads, glass bicones, crackled glass beads, faceted round onyx beads, howlite chips with flower toggle clasp.

Length: 21 cm (add 3cm to your normal length as this is a chunky bracelet)

RM52 (sold!)

No more remakes, sorry!

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

Chunky Plunky

2010-03-06T17:03:00.002+08:00

"You better don't play Mafia if you wear this bracelet." Sui Ling reminded me when she saw this new bracelet I created.

On my birthday last year, a group of us played Mafia at a friend's house. After many rounds of me being the civilian, I suddenly had the chance to be the mafia. When I wanted to point at somebody to 'kill' while everyone's eyes were closed, I used the wrong hand. Instead of using my bracelet-less hand, my chunky bracelet clanged and someone beside me exclaimed, "I think I know who the killer is already!"

-.- needless to say, I lost la. Thanks to my bracelet. Haha.

Never wear chunky bracelets if you want to play Mafia.

Here's my latest favourite!

B95 Spring DaisiesImported lampwork beads, crackled glass beads, lily charms, metal butterfly beads, cat's eye heart-shaped beads, handmade glass beads, glass bicones with flower toggle clasp.Length: 21cm (add 3cm to your normal length as this is a chunky bracelet)RM55(remakes are limited)
Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Lampwork Beads

2010-03-06T15:15:00.004+08:00

These pretty lampwork beads are from Hong Kong, according to the bead shop owner. I chanced upon these lovely turquoise lampwork beads with little white daisies on them when I was in Singapore.

I've been keeping them for some time now, not wanting to simply create something with them. I waited until I had the ultimate design in mind. Finally, they found places to belong in - in a pair of cheery earrings and a chunky plunky bracelet!

The earrings are photographed by my colleague's husband, Timothy See Thoe. :)

E43 Cheery Daisy

Imported turquoise lampwork beads, diamante rondelles, Swarovski bicones, glass bicones on round earring hoops.

RM19 (1 pair sold!)

(limited remakes)

Chunky plunky matching bracelet to be featured in the next post! :)

Chili Snowflake

2010-02-24T20:03:00.003+08:00

Fresh and hot off the beading table! :) Hanging from the curved end of a bronze metal bookmark is a wire snowflake, made of bronze-coloured copper wire. Red glass bicones and jet black seed beads are wound at intervals, between the 'petals' of the snowflake.

I had great fun making this. Haven't used my pliers for some time.. didn't feel natural at first. But gradually, my hands began to remember how to twist and bend those wires. :)

BK037 Chili SnowflakeRed glass bicones and black seed beads twisted around a wire snowflake frame. Dangles from a bronze-coloured metal bookmark.Diameter of snowflake: 4cmLength of dangle: 8.5cmLength of bookmark: 12.5cmRM30
Pieces are limited, order yours ASAP! Email your order using the format provided on the ordering page. Simple as that! :)

Chinese New Year 2010

2010-02-22T00:33:00.004+08:00

Gong xi Gong xi!

I'm back with a rawr. Blessed Chinese New Year to all Chinese friends out there! I had a great time celebrating it in KL, seeing some of my friends and catching up with long lost ones.

My CNY celebration involved lunch at Chili's, dimsum (twice!) at SS2, 'writing' with sparklers and lots more. Here are some of the pictures taken during the CNY week.

Lunch at Chili's Midvalley

Gallivanting at Midvalley.

Dimsum with former school friends.

Watching an acrobatic lion dance at One Utama.

Enjoying CNY cookies! The one in the picture is given by one of my students. :)

Reliving my childhood - playing with sparklers! Photos by Jon Woo.

I've got ideas for new designs!

One of my students whose favourite planet is Saturn told me this today when he saw what I drew: "Aunty Wai Yee! You should draw more lines because Saturn has more than one ring around it!" Whoops. :p

Swirly heart. One of the easiest to draw. :)

Haven't been playing with it for many years.

My beads have been neglected for some time due to work. However, I have been able to come up with a few creations. Tried a bit of wirework. Pictures coming up soon!

Thank you to patrons who still ordered and purchased from me, despite my blog being inactive for a little more than two months.

Updates coming right up!

Rainbow 'Round Your Wrist

2009-12-17T01:48:00.004+08:00

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

NZ Bookiemarks

2009-12-11T18:10:00.004+08:00

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

2009-12-09T12:23:00.001+08:00

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:

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

Frosties the Snowmen

2009-12-05T08:14:00.002+08:00

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

Enough Time For One Post, Maybe

2009-11-30T10:57:00.005+08:00

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

2009-11-30T08:44:00.003+08:00

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

2009-11-26T10:31:00.004+08:00

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

More updates soon on these lovely Chatterboxes!

Swirly Star Necklace

2009-11-21T10:02:00.003+08:00

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!

2009-11-18T15:59:00.004+08:00

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 (sold)

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 (sold)

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

Snow drops on your earlobes

2009-11-17T21:22:00.003+08:00

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

2009-11-17T20:49:00.003+08:00

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 (1 sold)

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

Bluebells

2009-11-17T19:51:00.006+08:00

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

2009-11-14T21:21:00.005+08:00

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

2009-11-14T14:09:00.005+08:00

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

2009-11-14T13:44:00.004+08:00

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

2009-11-14T11:52:00.005+08:00

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)

2009-10-14T17:45:00.003+08:00

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)

2009-10-14T17:31:00.005+08:00

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

2009-10-12T01:18:00.009+08:00

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

2009-09-07T22:58:00.008+08:00

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

2009-09-07T18:10:00.002+08:00

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

2009-09-07T18:02:00.004+08:00

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

2009-09-07T17:43:00.004+08:00

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

2009-09-05T21:07:00.005+08:00

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 (2 sold)

*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

2009-09-05T21:00:00.003+08:00

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

2009-09-05T20:43:00.004+08:00

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!

2009-09-05T15:39:00.002+08:00

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

2009-06-10T11:41:00.007+08:00

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

2009-06-08T08:46:00.004+08:00

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!

2009-06-04T23:12:00.003+08:00

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

2009-06-04T01:12:00.008+08:00

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 (3 sold!)

*Remakes are possible depending on the availability of materials*

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

Special Discount!

2009-05-28T16:25:00.004+08:00

Click image to enlarge.

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!

2009-05-22T18:26:00.004+08:00

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

2009-05-16T23:33:00.005+08:00

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 (sold out)

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

Pink Paua Mixture

2009-05-16T04:42:00.006+08:00

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!)

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

Pink Paua

2009-05-16T02:19:00.004+08:00

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 (sold)

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

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

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

Chinese Zodiac Bookmarks

2009-04-28T00:27:00.009+08:00

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.

Click image to enlarge.

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 (sold!)

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

Bountiful Violets

2009-04-27T23:15:00.005+08:00

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 (reserved)

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 (sold)

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

2009-04-25T15:48:00.002+08:00

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

2009-04-25T15:37:00.004+08:00

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

2009-04-25T15:33:00.001+08:00

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!

2009-04-25T09:28:00.003+08:00

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 (1 pair sold!)

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

Paua Choker

2009-04-25T09:15:00.004+08:00

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

2009-04-12T16:32:00.003+08:00

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! :)