Creativity Blockage

For the last few weeks now, I have been a bit stuck here...unable to come up with new interesting piece. Seems like I have to drag myself all the time..duh! Are you feeling this way too sometimes? I hope my creative muse will return soon :) By the way, still looking for inspiration from orchids - OrchidBliss, Orchid Fever. Have a wonderful weekend dear readers. WireBlissMei

Turquoise - Modified Monstrance

It was originally like this! "Bib", the new owner however requested that I replace the focal with this 8mm turquoise. While wire wrapping the turquoise as focal, the idea to wrap the 4 bicone crystals on the 4 corners struck me. I quickly emailed her and asked what she think of the addition and her reply is ......"ohhhh, i lurv it Mei....do proceed." WireBlissMei

Before Wire Jewelry.....

These were the projects I was doing before I got myself hooked with wire wrapped jewelry more than 3 years ago. These pillow case is an unfinished project. "Rediscovered" yesterday when I was clearing (more spring cleaning!) a wooden drawer to make way for my wire and beads :D. .....hmmm! maybe I should do something about this. What a waste. All the embroidery and needle point work....just beautiful. This is another project with plastic straws. It was a very popular craft project in Kuching many many years back. Even FIL also joined in the fun. We have more in the downstairs glass drawer. Don't look too closely as you will notice the dust collected over the years. This one goes into the dustbin! Another plastic straws project.....pretty! pretty! roses. WireBlissMei

Monstrance Bracelet with Egyptian Coils

Done! An Egyptian Coiled Monstrance Bracelet. The focal and 'rays' consist of square and bicone Swarovski Crystals. Actually I was looking for a round flat crystal for focal but can't find any so settled with this square crystal. The monstrance measures approximately 4cm x 3.5cm. Last but not least, don't forget to check out my new blog on orchids - OrchidBliss.

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New Pliers, Cutters, "Tea Ring" & Turquoise Bracelets

I am back, kind of! Was away for a very short period, then there was the on and off internet connection, then busy with work and started a new blog which have been put off for a while - http://OrchidBliss.blogspot.com. So for those of you who are Orchids enthusiast, check out our (me and hubby) blog on orchids - wild / species orchids.

Here are my new purchase - can't resist. Flat nose pliers and a straight full flash side cutter.

Very Smooth!

Got myself a silver ring with my name attached to the top too. Known as "Tea Ring" as narrated by the maker. Some people call it Snake Ring. However mine don't look like snake as my name (MEI) is attached to the top. So what is the story with "Tea Ring"? Simply, get your friends to reassemble this ring while you are having tea. If they can't do it, they pay for your drinks. That's it. I haven't tried it out yet. Soon....when I need some free drinks...:D Anyone of you own or ever come across this type of ring? I first heard of this when I was at my parents place last 2 weeks and just gotta make one. The man who makes them happened to live close by so I didn't waste my time. Well, actually I have another intention, to find out if I can make one with wire...hehe...

The four rings are linked.

Almost successfully reassembled!

Done!

And here are two turquoise bracelets I managed to whip up for a friend and her daughter.

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100 Followers - THANK YOU

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I just realized that I have 100 followers since yesterday. Wow!!!!! :) I just hope that your stay here is a pleasant one and apology from the bottom of my heart if somehow or rather my posts have offended you. It is never meant to be that way. This post is dedicated to all my followers. Thank you all for being so loyal although I have been a bit slack for the last two and half weeks. To show my appreciation, I will position the followers' box on top of this post for one whole week. So readers, please pay visits to their sites and get inspired. If you are new to my blog and would like to follow, just click on the "Follow" button (top left hand corner). Once again, THANK YOU! my dearest followers and friends. All the best wishes and happy blogging. WireBlissMei