Storm // Elements Series

As I was working on the photos of this bracelet, I thought 'hey, it's pretty timely with the incessant rain & thunderstorms we've been having the past weeks' :)

Of course, I made mine with an added kick of magical aura by including snowflake, star & angel wings charms.

For beads, striking midnight blue beads alternating with cloudy grey chinese crystals (special effect added with a side of it having the *AB coat) which looks like flashes of lightning in a stormy sky! ;)

*AB effect: known as Aurora Borealis (AB), making the coated part reflective shiny
** Took an extra photo holding this piece up, click HERE to view it.

Material

Midnight Blue Faceted Chinese Crystal

Frosted Grey AB Chinese Crystal Doughnut

Solid Star Charm

Solid Long Angel Wing Charm
Angel Wing Cut-Out Charm
Snowflake Charm

Elements Photo Charm

Status

Sold

Price

RM 36.00

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this is part 2/9 of the Elements series

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Over the Rainbow // Elements Series

Rainbow with 2 hearts at the end of the bow :)

I love the 'lightness' of this colour combo: light blue shades + dangling frosted whites.

2 heart charms come along, one of it has a peace symbol carved out ;)

Material

Light Azure Swarovski Bicone

Steel Blue Milky Stone Bead

Baby Blue AB Chinese Crystal Cube

Pale Cyan Faux Pearl Bead

Frosted White Chinese Crystal Doughnut

Heart Peace Charm

Pointed Heart Charm

Elements Photo Charm

Status

Sold

Price

RM 33.00

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this is part 1/9 of the Elements series

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The Elements Series

Over the long weekend, I took time out to plan this new series, putting ideas in a notebook rather than having them scattered all over the mind for the entire of October. I spent a few hours arranging beads and making notes, at the end of the session I have scribbled pages long of notes & took tons of draft photos of the jewellery to be made, that was good for the soul :)

As you can see in the photo above, rain clouds, teardrops, rainbows make up this photo charm series.
I absolutely adore clouds, something about the fluffy white bulbous type just makes my heart soar with gratefulness for having this beauty of nature to be enjoyed daily :) and having rain drops together is a huge plus, total love ♥

The first bracelet will be up tonight, while the rest will be published on the blog as soon as I finish making it, piece by piece.

Thanks :)

Customization: Ian

4 bracelets made by Ian, each comes with a Swarovski butterfly hanging next to the charm.

Dangling Love link on a 2nd strand ala Gypsy.

Material

Flower Cabochon
Light Rose Swaovski Butterfly Bead
Rose Pink Swarovski Bicone

Faint Pink Chinese Crystal Doughnut
Light Pink Faux Pearl Bead
Eiffel Charm
Love Link

Material

Flower Cabochon
Fuchsia Swaovski Butterfly Bead
Dark Coral Swarovski Bicone

Solid Red Chinese Crystal Doughnut
Red Pink Faux Pearl Bead
Angel Wing Charm
Love Link

Material

Flower Cabochon
Black Swaovski Butterfly Bead
Metallic Silver Chinese Crystal Bicone

Opal White Light Pink Faux Pearl Bead
Clover Charm
Love Link

Material

Flower Cabochon
Light Violet Swaovski Butterfly Bead
Dark Purple Swarovski Bicone

Dark Purple Chinese Crystal Doughnut
Dark Purple Faux Pearl Bead
Ribbon Charm
Love Link

Gold Rush

I absolutely love the little flower beads, especially since they come in funkylicious metallic coats

(dark grey ones can be seen in Moonlit)

The gold coating reminded me of gold nuggets, and rather than being delicate about a gold themed piece, I opted for the rugged route ;)

A dangling strand lined with little brass balls + double chains to finish it off.

Material

Flower Cabochon

Gold Silver Acrylic Pyramid Bead

Metallic Gold Acrylic Flower Bead

Small Heart Link

Money Bag Charm

Status

Sold

Price

RM 31.00

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Moonlit Necklace // the Enchanted series

Completely oblivious that I have a bigger Moonlit photo charm for a matching necklace,

until I dug through my photo reserve and found a bunch of them I prepared months ago!
(things do get lost around here once in a while :( better organization needed!!)

• Matching Bracelet: CLICK HERE.

For this necklace, pendant area is kept simple since the photo charm is the focal point.

Instead, I focused on the chain design, choosing the same materials used in the bracelet while introducing 2 little brass 'lantern' beads- sandwiching the Swarovski butterfly :)

Material

Silver Night Swarovski Butterfly

Midnight Blue Chinese Crystal Doughnut
Denim Blue Chinese Crystal Cube
Midnight Blue Chinese Crystal Teardrop
Metallic Grey Acrylic Flower Bead
Lantern Brass Bead

Small Butterfly Link

Enchanted Photo Charm

Necklace Measurement

Chain Length: approx. 60.0 cm excluding 4.8 cm extender chain

Drop: 2.6 cm

Status

Sold

Price

RM 38.00

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this is part of the Enchanted series

 click HERE for the introductory post to learn more :)

Customization: Herlany

A grey set for Herlany :)

Bracelet design is based on Reveur,

with all things switched to metallic silver, greys and black :)

Material

Flower Cabochon

Silver Night Swarovski Heart

Metallic Silver Chinese Crystal Bicone

Radley Dog Charm

I love buttercup necklaces!

Herlany chose grey, matched with midnight blue chinese crystals that look like disco balls ;)

Material

Buttercup Flower Cabochon

Midnight Blue Faceted Round Chinese Crystal

Sparrow Link

Moonlit // the Enchanted series

Remember the Enchanted series? :)

I was waiting for the the right feel to come along before using this beautifully vivid turquoise image, it wasn't until I found the turquoise chinese crystals that everything came together just as how I had pictured it in mind!

Matching the gorgeous crystals are denim & midnight blue shades, along with a sparkly black-silverish Swarovski butterfly (which I couldn't capture the brilliance of it, sigh!) next to the photo charm .
Little butterfly links and figure 8 chain to complete the rest :)

Material

Silver Night Swarovski Butterfly

Turquoise Blue Faceted Round Chinese Crystal

Midnight Blue Chinese Crystal Doughnut
Denim Blue Chinese Crystal Cube
Midnight Blue Chinese Crystal Teardrop
Turquoise Blue AB Chinese Crystal Doughnut
Prussian Blue Faux Pearl Bead
Metallic Grey Acrylic Flower Bead

Small Butterfly Link

Enchanted Photo Charm

Status

Sold

Price

RM 36.00

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this is part of the Enchanted series

 click HERE for the introductory post to learn more :)

Tea Rose

Very much inspired by idyllic thatched cottages in small towns,
I use pink & beige beads- muted shades painting a picture of traditional English rose gardens.

Along with little pointed hearts, teapot and rose charms naturally come together :)

Material

Flower Cabochon
Light Pink Faux Pearl Bead
Light Peach Faceted Cube Chinese Crystal
Peach Rose Swarovski Bicone

3D Teapot Charm

Pointed Heart Charm
Rose Cut-Out Charm

Status

Sold

Price

RM 35.00

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Featured: Female

screencap from Female's website

Hello!!!

Giddy excited to share this bit of news, I have been featured on Female Magazine's website, yay :)

here's the link: 

http://www.femalemag.com.my/2012/10/08/fashion-feature-making-jewellery-changed-our-lives-craftedbymei/

As mentioned in the article, there will be a contest hosted by Female, I will post a shout-out on my Facebook once the contest is up and running, stay tuned! :)

Thank you so much!

mei. 

Butterfly Bracelets Customization

It's no secret I love butterfly filigrees ;)

Just like Iris, here are 2 custom bracelets with a huge butterfly in the center, definitely eye-catching! 

Suhaida likes the Lilacca arrangement- daily links nudged between little bicone beads and the birdhouse charm.

She went for midnight and metallic blue shades, colours that exude a cool mysterious vibe!

Lastly, a slate, dusky chrysanthemum to 'neutralize' it a bit :) 

Material

 Midnight Blue Faceted Chinese Crystal

Metallic Blue Chinese Crystal Bicone

Butterfly Filigree

Daisy Links

Birdhouse Charm

A butterfly lover, see the 2 little accompanying butterfly charms!

This is made for Nasuha's friend, in girly pinks & purples instead of the rich greens of Lush.

Nasuha personalised this further by including a C alphabet, while star shaped charm on the right bears the message "Just For You" :)

Material

Flower Cabochon

Metallic Lilac Glass Pearl Bead

Medium Purple Faux Pearl Bead
Light Purple Faux Pearl Bead
Light Pink Faux Pearl Bead

Pink Dyed Jade Stone Bead

Faint Pink Chinese Crystal Doughnut

Faint Pink Glass Bicone Bead
Salmon Pink Acrylic Cube Bead
Butterfly Filigree

Mini Butterfly Charm

Just For You Charm

Alphabet Charm

Owls in Love // Woodland Series

Here's the fourth and last part of this woodland series, and just like the 4 seasons,
we end it with a winter-ish icy blue piece ;)
Owls on a branch with a heart drawn below them, one less owl compared to the Cuff, after all three's a crowd right? ;)

Material

Flower Cabochon
Matte Sky Blue Acrylic Bead
Made With Love Charm
Owls in Love Charm

Status

Sold

Price

RM 19.00

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