Special jewellery

I've started 2011 by agreeing to make some commissioned jewellery for an old schoolmate. We only recently re-connected via Facebook and I'm both pleased and honoured that she's asked me to make some very special items for her. This from only seeing photos I've uploaded on the Net.

First up is a rose quartz bracelet because she says she always feels calmer when she wears this stone. I'm not ecstatic with what I came up with, but it's serviceable and will pass muster. I think.

Apologies for the poor picture-taking. I'm without my regular camera since it's in HK with my sisters :-(. So I had to take photos with my dodgy old camera instead. 

My schoolmate then requested for 2 sets of prayer beads - or tasbih as we call them - which she wanted to give as gifts to friends who are going through rough times. Again, she asked for rose quartz beads. It never occurred to me to make prayer beads but I loved how they turned out. More than that, I'm thankful for being given the chance to make something meaningful with my beads. 

Go me! Part 2

I got it wrong. My jewellery's been featured in two other Artfire collections. Isn't that great? I can feel the warm fuzzies descending on me as I type LOL. I never thought my Lovebirds and See You Later Alligator earrings would be pretty enough to be selected.....but they were! Unfortunately, one of the collections isn't available anymore so I can't showcase it here. But the other one - featuring my See You Later Alligator earrings - is, so go check it out!

Fluers~n~Gators

  Curated By: jenX72

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Handmade Gifts

Go me!

I've been featured in an Artfire collection! Yay me!! My Heart of Gold earrings was selected by Artfire member Juicy for her Valentines' heart-themed collection.

It's the second time my work has been picked for a collection, and I gotta tell you that it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy to know that my peers think my jewellery is pretty enough to be included in their beautiful curated collections. Go check it out - every item is drool-worthy.

I Heart you!

  Curated By: Juicy

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Unique Gifts

Happy 2011!

Happy New Year to one and all! May the coming year be better than the last, filled with love, joy, good health, success and every good thing you can wish for.

Looking back, 2010 was a landmark year for me. I started making jewellery with the intent of selling them, and finally got around to having an online presence through my Artfire and Etsy shops. I can't say I've been very successful in selling my work but then again, I haven't put in the effort and time that I should have. I did however start talking more about my jewellery to people and posting photos on Facebook which resulted in some friends commissioning some pieces. I found that it's much easier for me to make an item when I have someone in mind than when I'm making jewellery for the sake of a sale. I would do much better I think if I could picture in my mind's eye the sort of person I'd want to be wearing my jewellery before I actually start making it.

So I'm going to take those lessons learnt from 2010 and use them in 2011. My goal this year is to sell more of my work. It doesn't matter if it's through online sales or to friends who want to buy the bracelet off my wrist. I'm not going to put a number on the sales I'm hoping for though. 'More' will do. Just more.

2010 requests

I received several requests from friends to make them jewellery in 2010. In all, I think I made 3 necklaces, 4 bracelets, 2 pairs of earrings and a ring - which wasn't asked for but which I made anyway since I had 1 solitary coral nugget left. I'm so very grateful to these wonderful, kind friends for supporting my work and my passion. 

Sold

Some of the several pieces of jewellery I managed to sell in 2010. I'm proudest of the last item pictured. Because it was bought from my online Artfire shop and by someone who was a complete stranger. The buzz I got from that sale lasted nearly an entire week. I hope I get that buzz again this year. 

Thank you!

If you know me, you'll know that I can be a little slow on the uptake at times. Which explains why it's only just dawned on me that this little blog of mine has actually been read by someone other than lil' 'ol me. At least, that's what the Feedjit Live Traffic Feed says. To those of you who have dropped by, I can't thank you enough for visiting my little corner of the Web - even if it was for just a second or two. And to Mellisa - thank you for going beyond reading and leaving a comment. I'm so used to being the only one who visits my blog (haha) that I only just realised (ie. today) that someone left a comment on one of my posts. So to my lovely readers - yes, all three of you - I'd just like to wish you Season's Greetings and may the new year bring you much joy, good health and beautiful beads!