Satsuma ... The Birthday Surprise

Yay! Finally can post this set up! This was something I was working on for V's birthday. It was specially requested by her husband to be done for her. So it is a limited edition set just for her. :) Was really fun doing this... what made it more fun was both husband and wife requested for Satsuma at the same time.

Happy Birthday!

Heartful of Butterflies -- SOLD --

Silver foiled heart paired with Czech glass round beads and butterflies droop from the silver coloured chain and end with a lobster clasp.

Cool blues.

Lady in Red -- SOLD --

Another simple piece... Red Czech flat discs make the 'chain', yet the attention seeker is really the centre plastic beads flanked by rose coloured quartz and silver spacers.

Let it sit daintly on your hand. Unobtrusive and cheerful.

Blue Skies on My Wrist -- SOLD --

Finally had the time and inspiration to bead. Yes, I know this is a real simple piece but it kind of reflected the skies yesterday.

Cloudless, clear blue skies were seen around my area. The sun shining so strongly... Makes me dream of clear blue waters instead!

Made of silver foiled glass beads coupled with turquoise blue Czech round glass beads and finished with a cute lil heart toggle.

Deep Red -- SOLD --

Dressed with a deep red czech glass bead at the bottom, dangling from silver chains, the red flower patterned cloisonne beads are teamed with Swarovski bicones at top and some dainty faux pearls.

Simple for daily wear. And even for painting the town red.

Royalty in Black -- SOLD --

Have been busy revising Royalty for a customer. And hence, Royalty in Black is made. It's made of czech glass beads, Swarovski crystals and metal findings.

Like Royalty, there is something delicate about how it sits round your neck.

Flittering Drops S$20

Another piece I had to model to show just how it sits. This piece uses purple frosted beads linked with a mish mash of silver circles and gold chains (and some silver at the back).

The focal point is the butterfly attached with a large Swarovski drop. Apparently its a new pattern / shape they have come out with. Whatever, it is eye catching. That is what matters for me.

Pink Baubles -- SOLD --

I tried to take a nice picture of this piece the usual way I do but I felt that it simply did not show how the chains hang around your neck.

So I modelled it. And now, I am in two minds about selling it! I love the way it appears girly, feminine yet carries a flair of its own.

This piece is made with faux pearls, czech glass beads, frosted pink plastic beads and silver finished links.

Glassed Dreams S$50

Bought some pretty Czech glass beads on a previous shopping trip and have stored them aside till this afternoon. This piece features lovely Czech glass beads as the necklace mainstay and is interpersed with faux pearls.

The little something special is that the toggle clasp is in front... and from which hangs a cluster of Czech beads and faux pearls. After which hangs a circular disc of pink quartz, yet more Czech beads and faux pearls and then... gemstone-like Czech beads from silver coloured chains.

A tad out of the ordinary. It combines an air of elegance with peace and serenity... With generous chunks of defiance?

It all depends on what you make of it.
More pictures below.

** Sunny Days **

Not that many new stuff are going to be churned out in the next few weeks as I am getting real busy at work. And doing some specially requested items. Yet, I realised that while I say that, I still squeeze out time at night to bead while seated in front of the television. So perhaps its wise to check back every now and then to see how things are.

Launching a new collection soon. Sunny Days! The teaser item from this range is Sunny Swirls... :) Its not that I am completely done with the rest of the collection of Metamorphosis or Garden Fantasies. It all depends on when inspiration strikes.

Sunny Swirls -- SOLD --

Swirls are back! This time on flat glass beads that dangle from gold chains. Very vibrant, lively... and somehow... reminding me of salsa dancers. :)

Butterfly Fantasy S$20

I am still quite hooked on to butterflies. Unfortunately, you never really see them around Singapore in real life anymore. So I have got to make do with these beaded ones.

Butterflies dangle from similarly coloured Czech glass leaves. All coated with the style of colours that changes with each view. A rather versatile piece.

White Pearls -- SOLD --

C had asked for a white based cloisonne bead design... so I kept that in mind when I went bead shopping. I found these beads and proceeded to make this pair. A few weeks' back.

The whole time through I was wondering why there was no reaction then I looked through the site. I had forgotten to upload it. Silly me.

This piece is now sold to her... :) Cloisonne beads take centre stage with smatterings of pearls.

Golden Leaves S$12

This shot is not very clear but I am into a mini bling mood at the moment (I'll retake another picture!). Golden hoops and loops from which dangle golden brown czech glass leaves and pearls. Something along the line of Flittering Wings.

New Jade -- gifted --

A simple delicate yet elegant piece to complement your outfits. Made of new jade beads and shanks, it is matched with glass pearls and metalised plastic beads. The focal point is obviously the porcelain bead right smack in the middle.

Dainty but full of elegance.

Star Light Star Bright -- SOLD --

Was browsing at the shop when I saw these cute beads. Could not help myself but grab them. There and then an idea formed. Its really like a small tribute to the usual hour I finish my beads and turn in for the night.

Star light, star bright... Stars dangle from chains while Mr Moonface charms his way under your ear.

Lemon Drops S$10

Was away chairing a retreat and a lot of people were sick! We were passing Strepsils in all the available flavours around... and well, the colours of this yellow drop reminds me of lemon flavoured ones!

Glass pearls are linked and topped with an oversized metal filagree to create this look. And to hold it all together... a pretty yellow bead hangs beneath.

Satsuma -- SOLD --

The colours of the metal flower beads reminded be of that of Body Shop's Satsuma, hence the name.

This one is a pretty piece. Vibrant and cheerful, it adorns the wrist with such delight. Gold toned rings of two sizes are interpersed between metal flower beads, flat cherry blossomed coloured glass flat discs, glass pearls and Swarovski crystals. All this being closed with a toggle clasp. Summer fun is here!

Floral Escapade S$15

A simple bracelet whose focal point is very obviously the metal flower that dangles from the middle. The chain is linked with rondelles that match the pretty shade of pinkish-purple of the flower.

Floral fun yet not too extravagant.

Harvest -- SOLD --

Glass beads are mixed with plastic ones and topped with metal filagree to form this pair of earrings. Time for fruits... the harvest from the garden.