Finally Here!

I have been neglecting my blog for almost a week. Been busy with work, went for a short course (work related) and sat for an exam. Feel very drained after that but the arrival of this "baby" two days ago really made my day. One of the happiest moment in my life....a bit exaggeration here but I am extremely happy and please.
My own Canon G11 camera is finally here! Been waiting for it for the last few months and finally its here.
Haven't really got the time to play around with it yet but I will this weekend and shall learn to take better pictures with it.
Here is a quick experimental one taken early this morning, outdoor near the pond, cloudy and overcast.
The left pix was taken with G11 and the right one with my old Cannon Ixus 850 IS. Opps! Old Ixus :) Been good to me though. Really loving my G11. Notice how close I can get to the object - almost touching actually. With Ixus, its about 3 cm.

No cropping involve except for reducing picture size and combining them. Any difference? There should be but I am still getting use to G11.
Have a nice weekend all and if you are curious about the camera, follow the link below.

Canon PowerShot G11 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Stabilized Zoom and 2.8-inch articulating LCD

Pearls - Mikimoto Pearls

Yeah! I love pearls and I use them a lot in my wire wrapped jewelry. If you have been following, you know I have done lots of wire wrapped pearl pieces. But, none of them is comparable to what I discovered recently.

Mikimoto Pearls, the Originator of Cultured Pearls also synonymous with the finest quality pearls. The pearl house was founded by Kokichi Mikimoton in 1893, more than a century ago. With such long history, it is not surprising when only the best 3-5% of cultured pearls are deemed worthy to carry the Mikimoto's name? Just awesome!

Anyone who loves pearls should also know that Mikimoto invented the proprietary grading system of sorting and grading pearls (I just found out actually :)). This grading scale is the only qualified system which accurately and consistently defines six factors for grading pearls - luster and nacre quality, surface perfection, color, shape and size. Since then, many other companies have adopted this system. However, be extra careful when a company graded its pearls AAA or A+ as it does not mean they compare to MIKIMOTO's grades. It can be very misleading. So check your pearls before purchase.

Mikimoto has 4 Grades: A, A+, AA and AAA (highest quality) and 4 Sub-grades: A1, A+1, AA1 and AAA1 the '1' means a slightly more blemished surface.

Feast your eyes on some of Mikimoto's elegant pearl jewelry. 

New Tutorial - Heart to Heart Earrings, 30% Discount or Free Tutorial

"Heart to Heart Earrings Tutorial" is now available at my Etsy Shop for $5.00.
As a token of appreciation, you can get 30% off this tutorial OR get free tutorial/s from my Low Cost Tutorial Section on Etsy Shop if you do the following. Read on below:

How to get 30% Off Heart to Heart Tutorial OR Free Low Cost Tutorial
1. Post about this Heart to Heart Tutorial post on your blog/website/Facebook/Tweeter and link back to this post. I leave it to you to decide on the length of post. 
E.g. Heart to Heart Earrings Tutorial is now available at Wireblissmei.com. You can get 30% off or opt for a free tutorial if.........Check it out now at wireblissmei.com.....

2. After posting, please come back here and do either one of this:
a) Post a comment or
b) Email me at meiky6@gmail.com, if you want privacy.

    Information to include in your comment or email:
    If you opt for Heart to Heart Earrings Tutorial:
    * URL of your post where the link back is located, so that I can clarify your post and linking.
    * Your email address, so I can email you the invoice for $3.50.

   If you opt for Free Low Cost Tutorial
   * URL to your post/s where the link back is located, so that I can clarify your post and linking.
   * Your email address, so I can email you the low cost tutorial of your choice.
   * Your choice of the Low cost tutorial - Top Wrapped Stud Earrings OR Wire Wrapped Rose Ring

Disclaimer:

• The 30% off is valid for Heart to Heart Earrings Tutorial only.
• Only one entry per person or per post/per blog/per website. If you have two blogs/websites and posted in both, then you can claim for 2 free low cost tutorials that I have. I only have 2 low cost tutorials to offer right now. So, 2 will be the maximum.
  
• The discount of 30% for Heart to Heart Tutorial will be given once I have clarified your posting and linking. I will email you a PayPal invoice for $3.50. The tutorial will be emailed to you once payment is approved.
• Free low cost tutorial will be emailed to you immediately after I clarified your posting and linking.
• As of now, there is no deadline to this offer.
• This type of offer may be extended to my other tutorials in future. So, keep posted by subscribing to my RSS Feed - click here or Follow Me (right hand column of this blog). 
• Due to our different time zone, please allow 24 hours for respond and delivery.
• Wireblissmei reserve the right to change the terms and conditions.

Thank you for your interest.
This kind of offer is my first time so let us learn together and see how it works out.
I am all for comments and suggestions. 

That said, if you don't want all the hassle, head on to my Etsy Shop to purchase this tutorial :)
Have a great week ahead.

Put Some Sparkles back into your Life

Its a weekend so don't feel down or sad. Put some sparkles back into your life.
I just hope my sparkling Swarovski crystal necklace and bracelet will bring some sparkles into your life.
Finished wire wrapping them early this morning just in time to share with you early Saturday morning.
Have a wonderful weekend!

Getting Too Cagey Already?

Seems like I can't get enough of this wire wrapped cages :)
I'll let the pictures tell the story this time around.

This is Much More Easier

Another try on this caged pendant. This time around its a round tiger eyes gemstone of about 1.2cm.
I can only say this is much! much! easier than the heart pendant and earrings made previously (previous post).
As it is round, I don't have to worry about how it sits in the cage. Whichever way it turns, it still look balance in all direction...hehe..
Easy! easy!