Friday, February 27, 2009

work in progress

Another bag charm … still a work-in-progress. If you are interested in customising a bag charm, feel free to email me or just leave a comment. I’d get back to you as soon as I can.

As for now, I had a long week … I’m off to bed (it is 2.32am, insane I know!) and will be back to settle admin stuff when the rest of Singapore is awake. I must admit, I am kind of glad it is Friday already! (Although it is scary to think that February ends tomorrow…)

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Simply Charming

Been busy with a few custom orders these few days. Amongst them is this lovely bag charm. A couple of colleagues requested for something that they could gift another colleague who had recently lost her grandma. A really nice gesture..! A flurry of emails later, this resulted.

We all hope she’d like it!

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Summer Swirl

Couldn’t quite get the cheery mix out of my head. So here’s a bracelet featuring the same Swarovski bicone centred Czech glass. This time paired with Swarovski pearls for a dash of fun, straight off the cuff!

Wear it by itself, or matched with Summer Cocktail! Either way, it adds a refreshing boost of colour to your outfit. Available now, exclusively at Sparkle Thots. :)

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

summer cocktail

If you are in Singapore, you’d notice that the weather starts out nice and sunny in the morning and POURS by early afternoon. I mean really pour. It kind of puts a dampener on my spirits. I like rain but this heavy a downpour is too much, too fast.

So I dug into my bead box and tried out this simple combination. It reminds me of warm summery days… when the flowers are in full bloom, all bright and cheerful. :)

Out in store now. And on sale because I need a little cheering up with the dark clouds looming outside the window. Gee…

Monday, February 23, 2009

Last Chance!

1. Dusty Rose, 2. Gold Honey, 3. Summer Decadence, 4. Golden Dreams

Quite a number of items sold out within the last month. And some emails came in asking for remakes… but I simply can’t. No more materials! So here’s a quick shout out that these items are going… and that you’d better grab them before they really sell out. All one piece left!

Shoppe now!

Friday, February 20, 2009

Fashionista on a Budget

Shoppe updated… with a small range for such a time as this.

Because fashionistas still need their fashion fix. Even if on a budget.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Iridescent Viola

Just felt like a splash of colour is needed and this iridescent Czech glass bead seemed to do the trick. Loaded in store and immediately on sale. Just because I felt like it needed a new place to spread some joy and colour. :D

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

say it with flowers

Gold Honey

Spring Swirls

A mini restock and the shop is looking like a garden. We have adjusted the prices on some (ie, SALE time :P) and have done some springcleaning. Hopefully, this will allow you to find what you want with more ease.

Don’t quite know what we are talking? Well… now you can shop by ‘colour’ (gold, silver or bronze accessories), ‘type’ (necklace, earrings or bracelets), ‘collections’ (special series we have every now and then) or price range. Check it out in store!

Friday, February 13, 2009

swirl, girl!

Has been a while since I made anything with polymer clay beads… so here’s a fresh new pair.

Will load in store soon. Limited edition.

Handmade polymer clay lentils topped with carved shell flowers. All made with gold plated findings. A lovely swirl of colours.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

dusty rose

I’ve named her! :D And loaded her in store. She’s on sale for a limited time period. And once gone, always gone. I’m out of the pearls. And shell flowers. Both are pretty expensive materials but I would say, she’s such a beauty that it’d be worth it.

Now, I’m off for lunch!

(Oh, by the way, check out the SALE section. Just in case you never knew such a section existed.)

in the mood for love

Have been busy admiring the stash of beads I have just gotten my hands on. I love them so. Really pretty, delicate and oh so yummy. I’ve started using them already. Inbetween packing orders and answering emails that is (all paid for orders ship today!). It has been quite a month. A number of lovely treasured items have gone out of stock.

I sent them off with a tearful heart. Because I really love them. And I know there is no chance of a remake. But I guess it is for the better. Else pieces like the one featured above would have no room in the workplace. Don’t you love the soft dusty rose pink hues of this pair?!

Regular blogging of fabulous finds will return soonest. As soon as I finish up my own work!

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

word of the day :: vintage

A couple of days ago, When Birds Sing was featured in a collage on Sally Jane Vintage. I fell in love with a couple of the items on show and I think you would too. Do check out the collage and the detailed listing over on her blog.

Also, check her vintage clothing selection available at her store, Sally Jane Vintage.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Twittering In Blue

A small lunch time treat! Taking a short break from packing orders (thank you for your support!) and just loaded this new piece up. It is a lovely piece that just reminds me of nature. A couple more chalcedony pieces coming up soon and hopefully, even more new items.

Meantime, it is back to work for me. I had my fun yesterday :D

Monday, February 09, 2009

I Can Sing A Rainbow

I Can Sing A Rainbow, Delta Goodrem (Australia ad version)

Red and yellow and
Pink and Green
Purple and orange and blue

I can sing a rainbow
Sing a rainbow
Sing a rainbow too

Listen with your eyes
Listen with your ears
And sing everything you see

I can sing a rainbow
Sing a rainbow
Sing along with me

In the mood for some colour this week. :) Especially since I cannot get the song I Can Sing A Rainbow out of my head. So here’s a collage of some of the items reflecting the colours in the song. Not quite the ‘official’ rainbow but I kind of like the colours nonetheless.

Hope you’d like them as much as I do. :) Will be out today running errands. All packages paid for over the weekend will also be sent out.

Friday, February 06, 2009

Candied Butterflies

These butterflies look like they are made of rose quartz… but they are not! Instead these are glass beads in the soft baby pink hues that spell romance (and at a fraction of the cost!). These smooth glassy butterflies are strung on 925 silver earwires, hanging freely and dancing excitedly at the wearer’s movements.

Maybe they’d see a magical love scene come to life? Who knows! Now on SALE for a limited time period in store. Take it as our special gift of romance to you!

Thursday, February 05, 2009

Blue Chirpy

The silver version of Lil Miss Chirpy. I kind of like how she turned out. :D

Blue Chirpy features the same birdie in matt silver with a lil faceted blue aquamarine rondelle in tow. All silver plated findings used for a lovely chirpy pair. Now available in store!

Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Chirpy Birds!

Still on the topic of birds, here’s the necklace accompaniment for Lil Miss Chirpy. Both are in store right now and waiting to find a new home. Perfect for lil girls or those with a child-like heart. And really, who doesn’t like a chirpy tweet every now and then?

Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Vintage Selections

I just added another 3 different vintage necklaces to the lone Vintage Blooms. All 4 are available in store right now. Each piece evokes a different kind of mood and really needs to be savoured over time. In case you were confused, all chains and clasps are new. The cameos themselves are the vintage component.

I must admit I am quite captivated by the idea of vintage right now. There is a certain aura about them that I cannot pinpoint. And well, I guess by the ‘definition’ of before 1980s, I guess I am almost vintage myself. That intrigues me in a weird sort of way. And amongst this selection, I find myself strangely drawn to When Birds Sing. I am not a bird lover but the quietness and serenity of the scene just called out to me.

Which do you like best?

Monday, February 02, 2009

A Budding Romance

The store received a (bumper) update over the weekend and the response has been great thus far. I especially love this piece for the simplicity and elegance. The key drop is luscious and oh so gorgeous. Really it would be pretty on your neck or in the jewelry chest. A perfect balance of romance and dreamy elegance.

A Budding Romance is only available in a limited edition of 2 pieces. Once gone, always gone.

Do check out the other new items in store. I’d try and feature them as soon as I can! I think they are all special too!