The Rose Box

Luxe Pearl Collar $70

2010-02-08T09:27:00.003+08:00

I love pearls and when I spotted this in a magazine that a friend and fellow beader lent me, I couldn't resist doing it up. Woven using Swarovski pearls in various sizes and lots of effort! Very bridal-looking too.

Necklace is choker length and is meant to sit around the base of the neck. I have attached a extension chain for the perfect fit.

Faye $20

2010-02-08T09:24:00.002+08:00

A pretty blue and white combination of glass beads. Great for a casual weekend :) Necklace is about 30inches long.

Ethnic Bling $30

2009-12-27T23:53:00.003+08:00

An interesting mix of materials here: Wooden black squares, multiple faceted "crystal" blings of different shapes and tones, black faceted elongated beads, matt gold beads, faceted "crystal" balls and two round black beads with gold carvings all linked together with a weaved thick silver chain.

A piece that is both elegant and unique...

All wrapped!!!

2009-12-27T23:08:00.004+08:00

I felt so accomplished this period... I've been completing so many orders and creating quite a lot of accessories... so many orders of the little angels which are ideal gifts for X'mas and these lovely bag charms are affordable and unique too... First pic shows the number of bag charms created while 2nd pic shows them all nicely wrapped in organza bags ready to be gifted! :))

Bag Charm (Code: H13) $12

2009-12-27T22:55:00.002+08:00

Do pardon the shadow... another late night photograph taken of this bag charm. I love strawberries and cherries charms... as such, the second in the bag charm series to have a big strawberry dangling from it. Lots of green and red glitter dust, but all nicely encased in a plastic cover so no worries abt any of it sticking to your bag. Complemented by faux pearls, red bead and green tear-drops...

Bag Charm (Code: H12) $12

2009-12-27T22:40:00.002+08:00

Another customised bag charm for my friend as a X'mas pressie.. A purple cube dangles from the bottom with some white flower balls, multi-hued red and pink beads, pink and purple multi-faceted beads and heart charms.

Amongst Flowers $15

2009-12-27T22:22:00.003+08:00

The third bookmark. A silver rod with designs of flowers imprinted on it. I've decided to keep things simple and just dangle a lovely yet striking crystallised butterfly from it. With the butterfly swaying around, the image of it flying amongst a garden of flowers is presented.

Reaching for the Stars $15

2009-12-27T22:17:00.004+08:00

A bronze rod with stars, suns and rainbows.. A lovely ballerina trying to reach for the star that hangs on the rod... with some glass flowers sashaying in between. A picture depicting the arts and reaching for your dreams.

This is also the present we chose for bf's mother... Hope she likes it :)

I've sufficient materials just to re-create one more...

Golden Leaf $15

2009-12-27T22:01:00.005+08:00

In cracking my head over a gift for my bf's mother, I came up with an idea of a bookmark since she loves reading just as I do. As such, I've created a series of 3 different bookmarks so that my bf can choose the one he thinks his mum will like best.

The ones in the series, a wavy rod from which a handmade polymer golden clay leaf hangs from it. I was wondering what to do with this beautiful leaf and now I've finally found a good use for it. The leaf has pearls and crystal embedded in it. A lovely trail of translucent white flowers with some multi-hue reflection hang from it. A really lovely gift for one who reads...

Sharmine $16

2009-12-27T21:41:00.004+08:00

This is a first time attempt at creating a hair-tie... except for the leaves & the tiny Swarovski pearl, all parts are from Japan.

Whitish translucent petals shimmering with specks of gold with pink and creamy yellow centres, this hair-tie is totally reflective of a delicate beauty. Green leaves made of glass with painted gold veins complement the flower. It was a custom order for a friend who wished to order Christmas gifts for her colleagues.. I've only sufficient materials for one more such hair-tie.

It's X'mas season!!!

2009-11-26T01:14:00.004+08:00

There's only about a month to X'mas!!
Do consider getting a unique gift for your loved ones....

All our products will come in organza bags. For the more expensive range of accessories (typically the necklaces), they will come in boxes. We also have some lovely boxes such as those below in varying sides. When ordering the accessories, do let us know your preference and we can deliver the presents in these boxes too... the boxes come in varying sizes and cost about $2 - $3 each. If you do trust us, you can leave it to us to select the most appropriate packaging (i.e. match the product size/type to the type of boxes to be used).

Edwina $32

2009-11-26T01:05:00.004+08:00

This is a very unique piece (pardon the bad photography). It has 2 toggles with lovely flower design. Roses and leaves dangle from a thicker chain. If you un-do both toggles, you have a simple straight chain as below:

And viola! You can actually wear the thicker chain as a bracelet! Just imagine roses and leaves sashaying either on your waist or your neck...

Esmeralda $52

2009-11-26T00:41:00.008+08:00

Sometimes, what ideas we started out with may evolve into something totally different as long as we keep our minds open...

The jade donut was one of my spoils from a trip in Hong Kong. I bought a few pieces in varying shades, thickness and size. Was wondering what to do with them and decided to try to put them in a trendy light... Jade is often perceived as old-fashion.... but some of them are simply so lovely! However, in the midst of crafting this piece, I ran into some minor issues of fitting in the filigee. As such, the idea evolved into something still traditional, but with a twist of modern look.

Aventurine beads, Swarovski pearls and elongated Czech glass beads form the length of necklace. As the main focus is the jade pendant, I've made this necklace the length of something similar to a choker so that it sits higher on the collar bone. Ending with a dragonfly toggle, the jade donut shows a soothing green colour with some translucency.

Isabella $20

2009-11-26T00:37:00.003+08:00

Imported bluish-greenish flower balls with intricate design...Crystal rings... Blue glass brios...
A refreshing combination yet looking sweet at the same time...

Wine Glass Charms ($18 for set of 6, $24 for set of 10)

2009-11-26T00:31:00.000+08:00

As with the angels, re-launching this series of wine-glass charms for the festive season!

Been to quite a no. of parties.. and the sad thing is, with so many guests, the glasses do get mixed up after awhile. What better gift for him (& of coz for her too) if he likes to entertain or appreciate wines?

Rodium hoops to ensure that they are more lasting and do not rust that easily, multi-faceted colourful acrylic beads and of coz, a different charm on each to ensure individuality.
The acrylic beads look really pretty when light falls on them (or through them)!

The charms from the top left down:
1) Cat, 2) Lady's hat, 3) Holly, 4) Strawberry, 5) Bicycle, 6) Heart, 7) Sandal, 8) Butterfly, 9) Pacifier. (Click on the pic to see details of charms.)

I do have some more charms and acrylic beads of different colours.. However, I'm unable to post all up.. So this is just a sample.. for each set ordered, I'll ensure that the charms are all different with various matching colour combinations. Some charms will be unisex, masculine or feminine to cater to all the guests! :))

Wine Glass Charms II ($18 for set of 6; $24 for set of 10)

2009-11-26T00:30:00.000+08:00

Another version of wine glass charms. Instead of using transparent colourful acrylic beads, this version comes with solid coloured beads with a pearly sheen.. to create a classic look... and of coz, a more christmassy look.. :)

From the top left:

1) Knot design (sorry..not sure what is this type of knot called);

2) Heart with the words "made with love";

3) Floral frame;

4) Another version of butterfly;

5) Heart-shaped lock;

6) Small snowflake;

7) Round "sun face" medallion;

8) Floral medal with swirl in the middle;

9) Heart with designs around it

8) Holly leaf

There are other charms that I've.. inclusive of Xmas boot, fish bone, cap, another version of snowflake, etc. However, not posted as too many. As with previous wine glass charms posted up, will ensure there's a fair mix. However, the choice to be made is actually the beads: pls state preference of Transparent acrylic beads or Pearly opaque beads.

Raphaelle $22

2009-11-25T23:41:00.003+08:00

Another ring with a filigee frame, adjustable with a lovely turquoise flower and a Swarovski pearl in its centre. A sweet blue faceted crystal drops from the ring.

Paeon $20

2009-11-25T23:20:00.006+08:00

I love Greek mythology. As such, this piece is named after Paeon. I got the inspiration as I was thinking of the peony... the clay flower here looks just like the magnificent flower.

The peony is named after Paeon or Paean, a student of Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine and healing. Asclepius became jealous of his pupil; Zeus saved Paeon from the wrath of Asclepius by turning him into the peony flower.

The beautiful ring is actually a bronze filigee ring, with the flower as the centre-piece and a lovely bronze-encrusted crystal dangles from the ring, adding to its charm and grace. This is an adjustable ring.

Damask $18 (SOLD OUT)

2009-11-25T23:07:00.007+08:00

Another rose creation... two clay roses sitting in the centre with crystals flanking them. Hanging from a slender filigee and accompanied by 2 purplish Swarovski pearls... Sweet....

Rosa Centifolia $24

2009-11-25T22:52:00.008+08:00

Rosa Centifolia - (lit. hundred leaved/petaled rose; syn. R. gallica var. centifolia (L.) Regel), the provence rose or cabbage rose or Rose de Mai is a hybrid rose developed by Dutch rose breeders in the period between the 1600s and the 1800s, possibly earlier. It is a complex hybrid.

I personally like the above bracelet a lot. Made up of a bronze chain, a heart-shaped and arrow toggle, with a translucent bead of the "fire" colour.. and of course, the centre piece - a reddish, pinkish rose set in a bronze pendant. A piece that is simple, vintage-looking, striking and graceful all rolled into one.

The picture speaks for itself.....

Angels HP Accessories $10

2009-11-25T22:02:00.007+08:00

Re-launching the Angel HP accessories for the X'mas season....
Made from Swarvoski components, each piece is different and put together with much love and attention to the colour combination. They are great for keepsakes or as gifts to friends and colleagues for the upcoming festive season. :)

The picture above shows various colours of the angel wings, holding either a metal rose or a white/blue crystal. (Pls click on the pic for a larger view.)

Each angel is about 2cm in height, excluding the handphone strap that comes with it. And each angel will come with a little organza gift bag.

When ordering your angel(s), if you have any favourite combination of colours for the wings, "hands" and/or centre piece, so let us know. If not, we will be more than happy to provide a surprise in the colour combination.

The following prices will apply:

- 1 to 2 pcs: $10 each

- 3 to 5 pcs: $9 each
- 6 pcs & above: $8 each

Lanyard

2009-11-02T13:43:00.003+08:00

Bored with the usual office lanyard? How about a beaded one that could also double up as an accessory?

This is a simple one that I made using seed beads and glass pearls. But really, there are endless possibilities...you can use glass beads, pearls, wooden beads, crystals.

These are great as practical gifts too. Do drop me a line if you are interested. The cost would vary with the materials used.

Christmas came a little early this year...

2009-11-01T21:40:00.003+08:00

Went on a little trip to Japan this year and bought some jewellery parts and findings there. I barely scratched the surface of the many many beading shops there. Would love to go back there one day to buy more stuff.

This little guy was one of my finds there. Did it up as simple mis-matched dangly pair of earrings. No prizes for guessing what I would be wearing to this year's Christmas parties/events :)

Janette $16

2009-11-01T21:37:00.003+08:00

Handmade clay rosettes with baby pink centres wired to light blue brios. Perfect for a garden themed party :)

Kimi $18

2009-06-05T10:47:00.004+08:00

Long and slim, Kimi is simplicity and understated elegance. Made of freshwater pearls and smokey quartz swarovski crystals. It can be worn with a classic dress to any function. This is one of my personal favourites.

Pearl Beaded Ball Pendant ($22, excluding chain)

2009-06-05T09:48:00.005+08:00

Must confess upfront that this is not the most original of ideas. But I couldn't resist making this when I came across a pretty string of freshwater pearls that's the perfect size for weaving into this ball of pearls. Looks best when worn with a thin gold chain.

My new hobby.....

2009-03-08T17:01:00.003+08:00

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

2009-03-08T16:41:00.003+08:00

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

2009-03-08T16:29:00.007+08:00

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

2009-03-08T16:19:00.006+08:00

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...

An Update

2008-08-28T16:21:00.002+08:00

Life has simply got in the way of creating and crafting. Not much time for creative work these days but I have been doing some customised orders for family and friends. So do drop us an email if you wish to have a special piece done for yourself or as a gift to a special someone.

Have been doing some de-cluttering lately and have cleared some of the older stocks which are now listed as sold. If you still want to order some of our old favourites, do drop us a line. We will try our best to remake for you, subject to availability of materials. :)

Tranquility $25

2008-07-15T09:07:00.002+08:00

Green always brings to mind calmness and serenity. Olive jade donuts dangle off cable chains that are crowned with a cluster of peridot rounds, freshwater rice pearls and crystals.

All metal accents in 925 silver.

Drop of slightly under 4cm.

Queen's Ring $35 (SOLD, recreation upon request)

2008-06-10T17:07:00.008+08:00

Part II of the Glam Series... Presenting the Queen's Ring.. Yes... a ring fit for a queen -- This is the end product of an experiment with weaving of Swarovski crystals around a Swarovski cabonchon. Hence, you seen some 3-mm crystals encrusting a gem in their midst.. a clear amethyst. Again, various pictures taken to show you how the ring looks like under different lighting (the pictures have not been enhanced, hence what you see is what my camera shows -- be it good or bad photography :pp and do pardon my ugly hand.. :pp)

In order to maximise comfort, instead of using crystals at the back, I've used high quality metal beads that will not poke into you while you "radiate"...

Interested parties, pls email me the diameter of a ring you normally wear so that I can tailor it accordingly. Do note that this ring is not adjustable. The price is not cheap due to the quality of the crystal and also the tremendous amount of effort to create this...

Exuberance $35

2008-06-10T16:54:00.004+08:00

My mother wanted something to wear to a dinner. Hence, i created this super glam series....
Introducing the first of this series which I've been experiencing with recently:

Exuberance. Made from 925 sterling silver and cubic zirconia and a beautiful high-quality multi-faceted teardrop Swarovski crystal, she is simply too radiant. I've attached various pictures here to show her in different light.

The "fiery" amethyst shimmery tone... that catches light at every angle. At one moment, she appears pinkish purplish.. at another, she seems darker and emits a bluish tone.

Simply string her up with a silver or white gold chain and you're all ready to dazzle! (chain not included but can be sourced for at an additional cost)

Sailor Boy $16

2008-06-09T15:11:00.004+08:00

After an entire series of cute little baby gals, here comes the boy series! The first one.. a little boy wearing a sailor cap. Since it's for the boys, colours for this series will be darker..

For the guys who never grow up... :)))

Baby Aries $16 (SOLD)

2008-06-09T15:08:00.003+08:00

A cute little baby with some "swirled" horns.. Extremely cute when themed with a pretty red fluffy skirt. Again, Swarovski crystals for its limbs.

Baby Cancer $16 (SOLD)

2008-06-09T14:56:00.005+08:00

Another baby... and this one was done at the request of S. Ever seen a purple crab??? :p This cute baby may not have the "Precious Moment" look.. but more of an impish look...

Much apologies.. think I need to raise the price of these babies.. reason being that the supplier has increased the prices. The wait may also be slightly longer since the shipments are not coming in as fast. Pls note that these clayheads are all handmade... and hence, every piece is unique and well-worth the price. These babies are not that easy to create and do take quite a bit of effort.. especially when trying to drive a pin through the super resilent core of the fluffy bodies. My record: an hr trying to drive a needle through 1..

However, I'll continue to honour the old price for those who have already made their orders...

Latte $35 (SOLD)

2008-05-19T21:11:00.007+08:00

Latte is a long necklace (about 28-29 inches) formed using glass and resin beads. Soothing and earthy. Perfect compliment to any outfit in earthy tones.

Powder Pink $18 (SOLD)

2008-05-19T21:05:00.004+08:00

This pretty pair of earrings features handmade polymer clay beads by Charlene (Tinkle Art Room). Complete with a little circlet of tiny creamy swarovski pearls and white clay rose with a sweet pink centre. A small glass brio in the same sweet pink ends of this delectable pair.

Ms Chickadee $16 (SOLD)

2008-04-28T17:11:00.004+08:00

My fren is born in the year of the Chicken. Hence Ms Chickadee is specially created for her. Little cute gal with brown curls wear a chicken cape and comes with a little pom-pom dress. Matching Swarovski crystals serve as arms and legs.

Again, availability of this baby depends on ability to get the clayhead. Drop me an email if you're keen!

Ms Love Pirate $16 (SOLD)

2008-04-28T15:52:00.005+08:00

This impish little gal that is dressed as a pirate. So cute and adorable. A bit different from the series of the previous babies since it has less of the "precious-moment" doll look but more of a cutesy look.

Themed with red and golden brown Swarovski crystals, this little baby stole my colleague's heart once she saw it. Hence, ability to recreate depends on availability to get the clayhead.

Lina $40

2008-04-15T10:48:00.003+08:00

This is done at the request for someone who wanted something 'greenish'. It is actually a remake of an older design but this time round, I have added a pretty carved jasper flower sits on the side of this beauty. Olive Jade ovals teamed with freshwater pearls.

Have sufficient materials for 1 more remake. So do drop me a line if you are keen on this.

Swirls $24

2008-04-03T19:15:00.008+08:00

I know that the silence has been pretty deafening.. Sigh.. but both of us really need some time to get back to the rhythm of creating all these pretty stuff and trying to manage the changes to our lifestyles... so do bear with our erratic uploading for the time being and check back often!

Ok.. a pretty and "clean" bracelet. Simple as it seems yet a striking piece. A pretty diagonal polymer clay bead created by a local artist who added some crystals to it for the extra bling factor. I added some icy pink Swarovski pearls to it and the silver chains give the whole bracelet a chic feel. The toggle used is a simple one with some wave. Again, taken at night, the picture does not do justice to the piece.. hence the shadow :(

Since I have only 2 unique pieces of these beads (slightly different in size and swirls since handcrafted), do grab them before they are gone. This piece will look extremely pretty on a fair lady. Length of chain can be customised.

Strawberry Shortcake $16 (SOLD)

2008-04-03T19:00:00.006+08:00

This is the 3rd baby ordered by one of my colleagues. Her nieces loved the ones she got for them last round and she's back to order more. She did not even see the completed product and just chose the strawberry head. It looks a bit like the apple girl... but with some holes to depict the "seeds".

Since my colleague's niece loves the colours red and black, I've used black and smoky Swarovski crystals for the legs and hands.

Again, will only recreate if there are orders. Subject to my ability to get these little cute baby heads. They are all handcrafted.. and hence, not cheap. So though I really like them, I cannot afford to buy too many... :p

Double-click for clearer pic.

Ms Mousy $16 (SOLD)

2008-04-03T14:15:00.010+08:00

Another cute baby... again, a handphone accessory (strap not shown). This baby wears a little mouse cape.. and has hands and legs made of red, black and opal Swarovski crystals.

Sigh.. bad photo since taken at nite.. but I really love this little baby.. coz it is so cute!!! Theming it with a black fluff so that it looks less like the real thing (btw, I do not like rodents no matter how cute :p)

Again, grabbed by my colleague even before the product is finished. Opening up for sale.. but subject to availability.
Double-click on picture for a clearer view.

La Petite $14 (SOLD)

2008-03-18T09:03:00.005+08:00

Hi all,

Sorry for the long radio silence. Between our day jobs and all the other bits and bobs, we haven't really had time to work on new creations... :p We do have lots of new ideas tho, just need time to execute them!

Meantime, here is a little something I did awhile back for a weekend fair. A simple butterfly charm and czech glass brio combi. Great for daily wear. You can mix and match between the 3D butterfly charm or the 'flatter' pewter butterfly with either the red or black brios.

CNY SPECIAL!! GREAT DISCOUNTS!! (post-dated, pls see below for new additions)

2008-02-28T16:22:00.000+08:00

Dear all,

To thank all of you for your support and in celebration of Chinese New Year, we've specially selected a few pieces of our handiwork that are cheery and more oriental in style and these will be going at some great discounts (up to 50%)!!
Just click on the "special" label by the side bar or below to see these items!

Other than that, those items that are sold at regular prices will be given 10% off (however, not inclusive of items $10 and below and no further discount for special items).

Do grab these items before they are gone! Some of them are exclusive since they are a once-off creations!

Bag Charm (code: G11) $10

2008-02-22T09:15:00.003+08:00

A charming piece with a bronze snowflake charm as the focus. Great for bags in neutral or earthy tones.

Close up of snowflake charm.

Missa $20

2008-02-10T20:18:00.000+08:00

A totally elegant and sparkly pair of earrings. (Sorry due to bad photography skills, the shine doesn't really show but trust me, they are really sparkly in reality!)

Made entirely from Swarovski components. Square donuts in light silver, topped off with bicone crystals ranging in shades of clear to greys to blacks. Drop of 4cm.

Versatile enough for the LBD or any party dress in ur wardrobe. :)

Rose Blush $35 (SOLD)

2008-02-10T20:10:00.002+08:00

Another rose quartz creation for the V-day season.

Faceted rose quartz ovals form the main stone for this choker length necklace. It is accompanied by purple amethyst chips and creamy white pearls.

Great for the office and any function after hours.

Rosettes $35

2008-02-09T21:58:00.001+08:00

My first attempt at an asymmetrical necklace :)

A rose quartz donut suspended from a 925 silver chain on one side and a chain of Swarovski pearls and rose pink cat's eye on the other. Hanging from the donut are more Swarovski bicone crystals and brios.

A beautiful piece that would be suitable for weddings or dinner functions.

All hardware in 925 silver. A drop of 5 cm from the top of the donut.

Que Sera Sera (SOLD)

2008-02-05T18:01:00.002+08:00

Another picture of Que Sera Sera to show it in more details...

Apple of the Eye $16 (SOLD)

2008-02-05T17:57:00.003+08:00

This is another cute baby... Wearing a cape shaped like an apple... Totally adorable :))

Extremely tempted to keep for myself.. but as stated earlier, it was reserved by my colleague. The picture did not show the sparkle of the Swarovski crystals used: sweet pink, peridot green and bright red.

The little flurry body is red with a few streaks of darker colour so it is pretty unique.

SOOOOOOO CUTE!!!! :ppp

Longing $18 (SOLD OUT)

2008-01-30T14:56:00.002+08:00

Decided to try my hands at mismatched earrings after so long.. A cute little giraffe on one side and the other, a gold-plated flower, lead and a trail of coral, freshwater pearls and clear Swarovski crystal ending with a lovely dark red Swarovski drop.

Great for CNY and for weekends! See the way the giraffe look longingly at the flowers on the other side?? :pp A totally fun yet cute piece!

Freedom $20

2008-01-30T14:50:00.000+08:00

This pair of earrings is made of 2 lovely gold-plated curvy frames.. I absolutely love these frames.. hanging from the earwires, they will move with the wearer.. swirling around with much grace. I had previously made another design with these frames for a friend.. and when she put it on, I just couldn't keep my eyes off the movement of them!

Hence, decided to make a pair for myself too.. Themed it with pretty garnet rounds and trailed some 14K-goldplated chains from it...

Freedom to move... Freedom of art... Freedom of speech.. Bold and daring with a touch of grace...

Que Sera Sera $16

2008-01-30T14:42:00.001+08:00

Really much apologies on the long absence.. We were both extremely busy with the festive season and a couple of bazaars..

This is a unique one-piece item that I did. I saw all these lovely cute doll heads - all handcrafted polymer clay with beautiful features depicting cute babies.. Couldn't resist buying them.. and then figuring out what to do with them. Decided to make them into hp accessories.. by adding in a little flurry ball as body with silver chains and Swarovski crystals for legs and arms.

Viola! Even before I had the time to post it up, my colleague who saw it already reserved it... and she reserved the other baby doll that I had yet to craft too!

Interested buyers can check with me on availability.. Not too sure if I can still get these lovely doll heads.. but the last I saw, they came in the 12 Chinese Zodiac animals - cute little babies wearing the different animal headgear!! Will post up the 2nd lovely doll once done.

Naming it Que Sera Sera.. as this gal looks as if she would ask her mummy what she'd be when she grows up :))

For My Bridesmaid and Flowergal

2008-01-12T10:39:00.000+08:00

Decking out my flowergirl and bridesmaid in pink crystals and pearls, 2 of my favourite things! :)

Top: For my pretty flowergirl who is so excited about being part of the bridal procession :) Kept her bracelet girlie and suitable for a young gal with the dangling of white clay roses with pink centres at intervals. A very labour-intensive piece of work but well worth the look of pleasure on the little gal's face when she saw her pretty bracelet.

Bottom: A whole set of accessories for my bridesmaid. Kept it simple in line with her outfit, so as not to overwhelm. Missing from the pic is the bracelet, done up in much of the same style as the necklace.

For My Bridal Entourage...

2008-01-12T10:34:00.002+08:00

My big day is coming! Instead of making wrist corsages for my bridal assistants, I decided to make bracelets for them so that they can still keep it and wear them after the wedding :)

Triple stranded bracelet with cream rose pearls, facet czech glass beads in lt pink (sorry the colour din quite turn out) and a pretty chain with clover links. Finished off with a heart shaped pewter charm and a toggle closure. I hope that my bridal assistants will like it!

Bag Charm (code: G10) $10

2008-01-07T09:05:00.000+08:00

Happy New Year, Everyone!

Sorry for the long silence but we have been busy enjoying the festivities :) Things might be a little slow as we try to get into the swing of things in the new year and the new challenges in our day jobs. So do be patient with us and continue to stay tuned!

For now, here's a little something that I did some time back but have yet to post. A bright and cheery piece to get you started for the new year!

Pre-X'mas Sale! Sale!! Sale!!

2007-12-20T12:00:00.000+08:00

*This is a post-dated post. Pls scroll down for our latest creations.*

Dear frens,

The Rose Box is turning 1 !!

In order to commemorate this occasion and to reward those friends who have been giving us such tremendous support, we're offering some great discount. For items that were posted before April 07 (i.e. Dec 06 - Mar 07), those still available would be sold at a 30% discount. For other items posted thereafter, with the orders received during the period of 12Nov - 20 Dec 07, there will be a 10% discount. (Pls note that the discount is not applicable to items that are $10 & below as these items are already offered at a really cheap rate.)

Do take a look and help spread the word!
We do have many many more designs and variety coming up! Just that our brains are working faster than our hands..

You've seen angels and some lovely bag charms.. These will serve as 'economical' Xmas presents.. Soon, we'll be featuring some lovely book thongs! Do watch out for these too! There will also be many new designs of necklaces (more cameos, semi-precious stones, charms, etc), earrings and bracelets! So do keep a lookout for these!

Cheers,
The Rose Box

Jubilee $29 (1 pc only)

2007-12-13T14:44:00.000+08:00

I had a hard time deciding what to do with this very pretty pendant.. bursting with vibrant colours, comes with 4 crystals inlaid in a curve and a little butterfly sits at a corner.

Finally decided to theme it with something that will contrast the vibrancy of the pendant and display it to the fullest. Smoky quartz chips and 2 clear quartz carved flowers flank the pendant and the chain ends with a dragonfly toggle.

Just the item to jazz up plain clothes.

Danellea $35 (1 pc only)

2007-12-13T14:35:00.000+08:00

Another vintage piece. This one shows a decorated cameo of a sweet demure lady holding her hands in a clasp. There are 2 pretty brass roses wired on the side of the pendant. A floral charm and a pretty little crystal (again, bought from Japan) dangle from the pendant.

This necklace is slightly long - one side of the chain comes with onyx beads and elongated gold beads with rutted lines on them. The other side is made up of a unique chain with various links to create an interesting effect.

A totally unique and pretty piece :)

Audrey (SOLD)

2007-12-13T14:15:00.001+08:00

This is a totally beautiful piece. I wanted so much to keep it for myself. However, I decided to release it at the SMU bazaar though. Great that it went to a very nice lady - sister of a fellow vendor, Agnes. Agnes' stall was right beside mine.. and she really has some amazing stuff.. selling those little clip-on accessories for clogs and those cute watches with holey straps. Think it's a fairly new concept in Singapore.. hence, not much penetration for her products yet. Nevertheless, Agnes, do persevere! Btw, your 2 baby boys are totally adorable! :)

This vintage piece has a picture of Audrey Hepburn on a floral pendant has a focal. A brass rose and beautiful glass brio (hand carried from Japan) dangle from the pendant. The chain is made of 2 different types of chains to give it some variety. The hook used is actually a floral S-hook.

Since we're talking abt the hook, I must confess that there is some manufacturer defect with it. Nothing irks me more than buying something back and realising that it is defective. This pretty but useless hook will actually break if you bend too hard. I really must apologise for this. I absolutely have no idea this hook is such a filmsy one. Pls be assured that we try our best to ensure that our creations will not break easily with normal wear. However, I guess at times, we are unable to help it if it's a manufacturer defect. The only saving grace is that I've only sold 1 or 2 pcs of creations with this ridiculous hook. Hence, for the 2 ladies who bought the necklaces with this hook, kindly let me know if you had encountered this issue. I'll replace it for free. Much apologies on this.

Late Night Shopping at SMU ( 7 - 9 Dec 07)

2007-12-07T16:07:00.000+08:00

For those who are keen on doing some X'mas shopping and also to reward yourself with some gifts after a whole long year of continuous work or studying, pop down to this bazaar this weekend! SMU is organising a 3-day bazaar from 7 - 9 Dec, 11am to 11pm. There will be close to 200 stalls there featuring all sorts of products. Do pop by and take a look... skip all the crazy long queues in the shopping malls this festive season and go somewhere fun! :)

We'll be there all 3 days. SMU is just a 5-min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT. Our stall is located at School of Economics and Social Sciences Level 1. Our stall is near the aisle, opposite Mr Bean. Do come take a look! Attached above is a map showing you how to get there..

Hearts of Lace $18

2007-12-04T08:17:00.000+08:00

Pretty heart shaped frames that looked like they have been edged with lace. Dangling from the frame are freshwater pearls and a minty green glass brios, giving it a refreshing appeal.

Charlotte $24

2007-11-27T14:38:00.000+08:00

This pair of earrings is a bit pricey compared to the rest.. mainly because of all the materials used. Lovely tensha beads with vibrant pics of vivid roses, 14K plated rings. 14K gold-plated ladybirds are added for a hint of playfulness. Moonstone opal strips and a dark blue crystal drops all the way from Japan.

All the goodness, and hence, the price.

Pretty yet fun pair of earrings.. stands out yet not over-powering..

Sherry $18

2007-11-27T14:35:00.000+08:00

A rather simple pair of earrings: Swarovski blings right on top and 2 sweet pretty cherry quartz carved flowers at the bottom. Hanging from kidney wires to provide a bit of length and swaying effect.

Looks simple but has a rather charming effect when worn.

Charlene $20

2007-11-27T14:30:00.000+08:00

Smooth lavender amethyst rectangles , peach freshwater pearls, white seed pearls, Swarovski crystals... and of coz, 2 beautiful mulit-faceted pink brios hand-carried back from Japan. This pair of earrings is all about simplicity and elegance... The brios really enhance the beauty of the earrings when they reflect light.. with the clear cool sweet pink...

Bag Charm (Code: H09) $10

2007-11-27T14:20:00.000+08:00

"Hearts & Spheres" -- This bag charm carries with it a "glam" factor.. Imagine matt gold hearts, copper and bronze beads with a pearly sheen and some gold and silver "metallic" textured beads...all hanging from 4 separate chains that meld together to form a nice cluster...

Goes really well with beige, white or black bags..

Bag Charm (Code: H08) $10

2007-11-27T14:15:00.000+08:00

A pretty pink flower right at the top. Add in some pretty acrylic beads that are flat rounds or spheres... Throw in a couple of faux pearls and viola! A pretty creation to jazz up that bag.. This bag charm really lends some cheer and adds a fun factor to an otherwise plain or "boring" bag...

Renee $22

2007-11-20T15:22:00.000+08:00

This pair of earrings speaks volume.. Detailed, intricate turquoise resin flowers form the focal point with 2 Swarovski pearl cores. 2 metal floral frames form the body and it ends with a pair of lovely turquoise blue Czech glass brios.

Measuring 7cm from the leverback earhooks, this pair is definitely a head-turner.

Regal NOW $12.80 (Was $18)

2007-11-20T15:01:00.000+08:00

A truly unique piece since I "created" a metal frame by joining 2 metal filigees together - a beautiful flora one on top and a 3-hole one as the lower piece. Peachy freshwater pearls and a pair of gorgeous multi-faceted maroon glass brios with swirls dangle from the 2 frames.

Feminine-looking yet radiating a sense of 'royalty'.. this pair measures 6.5cm from the ear wires.

Bag Charm (code: G07) $10

2007-11-20T09:09:00.000+08:00

A "butterfly princess" creation. I really love these pewter butterfly charms (that why u see me using them so often!). And what other colour suit a princess better than pink. So beads and "bell flowers" in shades of pink complete this pretty bag charm that is fit for a princess!

Bag Charm (Code: G06) $12 (SOLD)

2007-11-20T08:55:00.001+08:00

A "roses and butterflies" combination. This bag charm is anchored by a heart shaped tensha bead and ends with a trail of butterflies. Looks great against a black bag.

Peaches and Cream $16

2007-11-19T08:57:00.000+08:00

This is kinda of a 'back to basics' creation. Swarovski pearl in light cream rose dangles at the end of a chain and topped off with peachy pink round coral beads. 3.5cm drop from the earwires.

Simple and yet elegant. This is definitely a keeper. I think I will add a pair to my own personal collection :)

Ballerina Necklace (customised)

2007-11-15T18:31:00.001+08:00

After seeing the bracelet Ballerina, a client asked me to customise this necklace as a gift for her friend who dances. Other than using the same ballerina charm and shoe, I've also added in an extra dangling crystal. Hence, you see 1 red and 1 black crystals swaying at the bottom. I've also added 2 floral beads to connect it to a different brass chain. I've also changed the original toggle used in the bracelet to a pretty flora S-hook.

One of my colleagues saw the end product. She immediately ordered 2 more pcs - 1 for her niece who dances ballet and 1 for either herself or a gift to another friend.

Bag Charm (Code: H05) $10

2007-11-12T13:55:00.000+08:00

A "lock & key" combination. A heart shaped lock dangles right at the top of the bag charm. Coupled with gold keys, faux pearls, "bling" beads and a black drop at the bottom, this charm has a "detailed" look. This picture is taken flat.. hence the effect of the charms and pearls falling nicely is not shown.

Approx length of 5-6 inches.

Bag Charm (Code: H04) $10

2007-11-12T13:47:00.000+08:00

A "butterfly & lace" combination. A ring made of faux pearls with a butterfly dangling from it. 3 strands of acrylic beads and bellflowers dangle from the keychain to create a cascading effect. Again, a nice fat drop is right at the bottom to create the additional bling effect.

About 6 inches, this bag charm is great with bags in white, beige, different shades of blue and yellow.

Bag Charm (Code:H03) (SOLD OUT)

2007-11-12T13:37:00.001+08:00

Doesn't this remind you of strawberries and cream?

This bag charm is made of a yummy golden strawberry, faux pearls in peach, yellow, white and gold colours and a mega transparent flat brio. Approximately 5 inches in length, it will definitely jazz up the look of any white, red or black bags!

Honey Drops ("S" Edition)

2007-11-06T10:16:00.000+08:00

This is the 925 silver version of Honey
Drops. There are 3 reasons why I called this the "S" Edition:

1) The lady who commissioned it is called Sally

2) It is done in 925 Silver

3) A special edition

The colours of the accompanying pearls are peach instead of bronze that were used in the original Honey Drops. Thought that it would go better with the bright silver chain and create a softer look.

China Blue $20

2007-11-04T09:04:00.000+08:00

Coin-shaped polymer clay beads featuring blue flowers on a silvery grey base. These beads are handmade by Charlene from the Tinkle Art Room.

These beads are so pretty by themselves that I decided to keep the design simple. So I have just added Swarovski crystals in shades of blue to compliment the blue flower motifs and the bling to compliment the base colour of the bead. Kidney earwires are used for the added length and a touch of elegance.

Miss Buttons $14 (SOLD)

2007-11-04T08:55:00.001+08:00

Buttons! A fairly unusual material for jewellery making but it certainly ups the fun quotient ;)

A collection of buttons makes up this really petite and lightweight creation. Slightly embellished with some Swarovski crystals.

A really fun piece that is suitable for younger gals to wear.

Emelia $32 (SOLD)

2007-11-02T10:09:00.000+08:00

A double-tiered necklace.. I've done this quite some time back and kept forgetting to post it. A lovely tensha pendant coupled with coral, black czech glass and red Swarovski crystals. A dark red Swarovski brio dangles from a silver chain to form the upper tier.

A necklace that is bold and sophisticated, yet the rose tensha pendant lends a a touch of feminity to it .

One of my colleagues saw this before I had the time to post it up.. and I've decided to "usurp" her name for it since hers is a pretty one and somehow, it seems to fit this necklace perfectly: her dressing is also one that is bold and sophisticated :))

Ballerina $22

2007-11-01T00:21:00.000+08:00

A bronze coloured charm bracelet made up of thick and thin chains. Dangling from the thinner chain is a dancing ballerina, a ballet shoe and a red Swarovski crystal with a bead cap. A really elegant and sweet bracelet.

When worn, the charms and crystal will dangle and sashay whenever the wearer moves. Toggle clasp.

To see the charms in details, just click on the picture for enlargement.

Something Unpleasant

2007-10-31T10:02:00.000+08:00

Something unpleasant happened yesterday. I felt that I had to let people know of the whole incident...
1) Last Fri, we bought some of our accessories to show our colleagues.
2) One of my colleagues, who was also a fellow crafter and had her own website for biz, saw my Honey Drops, and tried it on.
3) Seeing her keen interest and being fellow crafter and colleague, I offered to sell to her just slightly above cost price. She declined.
4) On Tue, she wore a necklace that was almost the same design of Honey Drops (well, except maybe she used Citrine and something else) and "paraded" around the office in it.

Well.... this person did not ask for permission at all whether she could replicate the design. She simply just copied the whole thing. One may ask though, why would this girl be so silly and wear it to office to show all other colleagues, especially when one of them was the original designer? Is it simply bochup or thoughtlessness? To show that she doesn't have respect for others? Or simply to show that she can copy designs as and when she likes it, especially since she does not have much creativity? Well, it may also not help to let others know that she has a habit of wearing the pieces of accessories she made for some time prior to selling to others.

There are so many of such accessories-makers out there.. it is hard to remain original especially since the more we see, the more easily influenced and inspired we are by others. I cannot claim that I've never been influenced by the designs of others. However, let's have some decency and not just copy wholesale, ok? Infuse some originality into your own creations.. if not, what is the joy of doing such handmade accessories when it is meant as a portal for creativity and self-satisfaction?

Aphrodite $30 (SOLD)

2007-10-25T14:28:00.000+08:00

Aphrodite... the classical Greek goddess of love and beauty. This particular piece reminds me of that..

A long necklace with a cameo showing the portrait of a lovely lady. The cameo sits in an ornately designed vintage pendant. 2 golden czech glass leaves and a jet black teardrop dangle from the pendant. Connecting the pendant are 2 different types of bronze chains with 2 floral bars and rose balls connecting them. (Click on the pic for a clear look on the details.)

The clasp is an S-hook with a flower carved on it. The length of the chain is 56 cm. This necklace will look great with a simple top. To really carry out the Victorian look, wear it with a high-collared lacy white/black top.

Madonna (customised order)

2007-10-25T14:20:00.000+08:00

This is a customised order from my friend who wanted a rosary as a present for her aunt.

To cater to her request of it being sweet, I've themed Swarovski pearls with cherry quartz chips. A lovely translucent bead with a pink rose serves as the Father bead. At the end of the Mary medalion, I hung a lovely pink rose bought from Japan. The cross is an ornated one and the toggle of the bracelet actually has some nice floral design on it.

The 2nd picture shows how Madonna looks like when worn - the cross and medal will dangle nicely from the hand.

Jernine $22 (SOLD OUT)

2007-10-25T14:12:00.001+08:00

2 beautiful black tensha balls with striking yellow roses. "Old gold" flowers connected to elegant smooth black agate flat teardrops. A lovely combination that hang 6 cm below the ear wires.

It took me a while to decide if I should add in the tensha beads. Without the beads, the floral connectors and the agate drops will look clean and sophiscated. With the beads, there is a slight oriental touch to it.

Do let me know if you want them without the tensha beads. The price will be $19 without the beads.

Honey Drop $32

2007-10-25T13:49:00.001+08:00

The pictures really don't do justice to the beauty of this necklace. A big lovely Swarovski teardrop crystal is the focus of this piece. A little topaz in colour, it catches light beautifully.

Strung on an 18K gold plated necklace with has a little design - at every regular interval, there is a tiny gold ball to break the monotony of the chain. Dainty bronze Swarovski crystals and pretty little glass brios complete the look. There is a motif of a little golden leaf (brought from Japan) connecting the crystal and the chain.

For 18K gold-plated chains, the colour and shine will last a long time if you take proper care of them. Take note never to let perfume gets on it. After each wear, use a soft cloth to wipe it and the brilliance will last for some time.

The chain is 46cm in length. It is meant to be slightly longish and looks amazing with a low neck evening dress.

English Rose $22 (1 pair only)

2007-10-25T11:42:00.000+08:00

I just got back from a trip in Japan.. There were some really really nice accessories shops there! I ended up spending a bit there.. but not too much.. coz in Japan, they rely too much on the yen and very few of the money changers do SGD to yen.. mostly USD. So.. in the end had to give up quite a lot of stuff.. just in case I end up cashless there!

That said, will post some of the stuff that I bought from Japan from time to time. The first in this series.. lovely pinkish polymer teardrops created by Charlene, strung delica beads and vividly carved pink roses from Japan sit on top of the combination.

A really sweet piece.. and I chose to adopt the same name Charlene used - English Rose. A feel of romance and sweetness. The polymer teardrops are really lovely.. with an amazing burst of colours.. The earrings measure 4 cm from the ear wires.

Phoebe $38 (SOLD)

2007-10-21T21:06:00.002+08:00

This gorgeous necklace is made up of jade of the purple variety - African purple jade in puffed ovals with purple 'white jade' rounds. Smokey Swarovski bicone beads as spacers to add a little bling. A tensha oval is used as pendant for this piece.

Length of the necklace is approx 16 inches.

Bag Charm (Code:G02) $10 (SOLD)

2007-10-21T09:16:00.000+08:00

A charming piece in shades of blue and turquoise, especially with the addition of the trio of bluebells. Approx length = 5 inches.

Bag Charm (Code:G01) $10 (SOLD)

2007-10-15T10:53:00.003+08:00

Find your tote bag a little too plain and boring? Try jazzing it up with a bag charm :) They make perfect gifts for the upcoming festive season too!

Approx length: 12 cm from base of the hook.

(note: Plse include the item code in your orders)

Olenda $18

2007-10-06T11:27:00.001+08:00

"White Jade" donuts paired with opalite Swarovski teardrops. Metal work in 925 silver.

Have deliberately kept this pair simple so that it will be suitable for daily office wear. But if you like a more elaborate look, I would be happy to customise for you, just drop me an email.

Emma $16 (SOLD)

2007-10-06T11:20:00.000+08:00

Clay roses with lilac centres are attached to round filigree frames. Czech glass beads in pink and light turquoise complete this creation.

I imagine this would be perfect for a garden tea party or a garden wedding :)

S's Private Order

2007-09-23T09:19:00.001+08:00

My friend, S, wanted a sweet and pretty bracelet for someone. So I made a potpurri of something in soft shades of purple and pink.

Materials used include handmade clay lentils, fluted agate beads, purple african jade in puffed oval, freahwater pearls and pink czech glass beads. All hardware in 925 silver.

What I love about this piece is no matter how the bracelet sits on yout wrist, there is something pretty and interesting to look at!

Misty $35 (SOLD)

2007-09-23T09:10:00.000+08:00

Hi folks, it's been awhile...but it has been sheer maddness at work recently.

Anyhow, been wanting to do this piece for awhile and finally had sometime for some creative work. Using, misty grey cat's eye ovals that has a faceted cut which really reflects light well, I have teamed them with a puffed oval tensha bead that sits to the side and black faceted czech glass beads.

Necklace length is about 16-17 inches.

Sweet Cora $16 (SOLD)

2007-09-09T09:42:00.002+08:00

Having a little fun with various colours to create a more gal-next-door look using the same frame as Cora.
From Left:
1) Turquoise and Opalite Swarovski Crystals (SOLD)
2) Pink Cats' eye and white Swarovski Crytals
3) Purple Cat's eye and white Swarovski Crystals

Cora $16 (SOLD)

2007-09-09T09:37:00.001+08:00

A pretty frame embellished with round coral stones and black crystals. Spells sassy and confidence!

Earrings have a drop of 3 to 3.5 cm.

Malt Candy (NOW: $32, Was $42) (1 pc only)

2007-08-29T02:19:00.001+08:00

Smooth red aventurine nuggets form the essence of this necklace.

Also known as the "whisper stone," red aventurine is a dyed gem and is said to increase the energy level of the third chakra. It also is believed to help the feminine reproductive system, fertility and childbirth.

To break the monotony, I've used some little "cinnamon" aka copper spacers. 2 beads made by Ade sit on the side - nude coloured lentils with some purple designs with red and white swirls. Rather than to steal the limelight, these lentils serve to accentuate the 'earthy beauty' of this piece. Separating the 2 lentils is an antique looking rose bead.

Total length of 17 inches. With the special dragonfly toggle that was used in another creation earlier on (Beauty Beauty). 1 piece only. Absolutely no remake.