My new hobby.....

Given that I love to do handicrafts, it is only right that some of my gifts to my love ones would also be handmade by me. After doing 2 cross-stitches, I was wondering what next to do for my boyfriend. Despite the fact that I like to make accessories, I never like guys to wear them :p

Anyway, after much deliberation, I decided to make a teddy bear for him :) Hand-sewing a teddy bear is indeed not too easy.. and the materials do cost a bit too. Since this is my first attempt, I decided to use not too expensive fur compared to the usual mohair... I've also decided to make it small.. not one for cuddling but one to place on the desk...

And the end-product is on the right. Though not exactly as good as those in the shops, but I've done some research and realised that mine doesn't look that bad as all hand-sewn bears go :p

The best part is... it MOVES!! All joints including the head can be turned! How cool is that huh??? :p

I've also decorated it with a "burberry" ribbon... not the real thing of coz... but some checkered ribbon ... and I love checkered design :)

The end product, happily sitting in a nice box, before it was wrapped up and tied up with a lovely white satin ribbon :)

Niagara Falls $28

This is a piece that I did for myself...

I bought a blue cheongsam to wear for Chinese New Year. With such a high collar, there is no necessity of a necklace. However, among my accessories then, there were no earrings that could have complemented the dress.

Hence, I put my hands to work and came up with this. Quite some work given the amount of Swarovski crystals & pearls dangling from the earrings.

I used a pair of earring posts with crystals laid out in the design of flowers. At the end of the earrings are 2 lovely blue faceted glass brios.

This pair of earrings is definitely a stunner.. dangling at a length of 7.7cm, they are bound to draw anyone's attention and present a cool lovely sensation alike to that of the waterfall...

Angel Snow $35

This is truly a unique piece.
When I was in Japan, I only bought 2 of these beautiful glass pendants.. 1 with gold trimmings and white painted flowers, the other with "black" trimmings and white flowers against a maroon background.

I've decided to keep the design simple.. so as to show the loveliness of the floral pendant. Featuring the gold pendant here while I decide what to do with the other one :p

A lovely pendant on a 14K gold-plated necklace, accentuated by freshwater pearls and Swarovski crystals.... The length of the entire necklace is 16 inches.. a short necklace sitting nicely on the collar bone...

Simple yet elegant piece..

Cinderella's Dream $24

Finally... I've got some time to post up some items that I've done some time back. Life is simply too busy.. with adjustment to new job and prioritising things. Just wish I've more time each day so that I can indulge myself in all my hobbies... :p

Anyway, one of the rare items featuring those beautiful items I bought in Japan close to 2 years ago... :p yah.. a long time ago..

A bracelet, toggle style (and a beautiful floral toggle), with 2 "double-sided" flowers and a carriage dangling at the end. The 2 flowers have 2 views: cream enamel on 1 side and gold on the other with crystal in the middle.. so you can decide which side you wish to show.

A really dainty and sweet piece.. with a fairy tale behind it's concept... :)
All parts are 14K gold plated...