Thursday, December 10, 2009

Wire Wrapped Rose Earrings and Brooch

Back when I just started with wire jewelry over 3 years ago, one of the first people I got to know is Kulli (Karnaaks) from Estonia. She especially love my Twice Around the World Bracelet. :) Be patience a bit ya Karnaaks! I should get started with the tut soon.
We lost touch for a while, then we got connected via Facebook. But then I just don't get to read all the fresh feeds each day. Most of the time I missed out on these feeds and happenings, including hers.
Recently though we got in touch again when she shared with me her wire wrapped rose earrings and brooch. She did them her way and they are some beautiful variations.
Here are some pictures of her creations. Hope you got inspired by them.

Tuesday, December 08, 2009

New Wire Wrapped Stud Earrings

Two pairs of Wire Wrapped Pearl Stud Earrings
It feels like a long time since I last made these studs.
Finally two new pair of pearl stud earrings based on my top wrapped and simple but elegant methods.
They are wire wrapped with only a piece of wire (each side), no soldering or gluing.
They are really fun to make and will make great gifts...especially last minute gifts.
These two pairs will soon be heading to their new owners :)
Two pairs of Wire Wrapped Pearl Stud Earrings

Here and There

We were out and about for the last two weeks. First mom, sis, nieces and nephew came visiting for about a week.
Henry (right) and Brian (cousins) really adore each other :) Can't bear to let Brian go home.
Henry and Brian hugging at the airport

 Henry and Brian hugging at the airport
Earlier, they were at the crocodile farm - more pictures here. It was really hot and humid so we didn't really stay that long and the boys were restless almost immediately wanting to go to the next stop.the boys looking at the crocodiles at Jung Crocodile Farm
Pink face due to the heat.
Notice William's new teeth. Hope they are not "wai wai" one.
William at the Jung Crocodile Farm
Then, last weekend, me and hubby went looking for fresh fish...
No! not on this boat...Am just playing around with the camera..
blue boat in the river
 Stop by the jetty at Kpg. Rambungan and have a 'long walk' right to the end of the jetty.
Several people were fishing there and one of them caught a kilo+ fish.
 Long jetty at Kpg. Rambungan
  There were lots of fish at Kampung Sempadi but not our type of fish...catfish...yikes!
lots of fish at Kampung Sempadi, in the freezer
Still at Kampung Sempadi, we met an old man busy building this long boat.
Talked to him for a few minutes...hmm...hubby likes to talk to strangers who turned out to be his friend's uncle...small world...
Kampung Sempadi, we met an old man busy building this long boat

Then, its home sweet home without fresh fish.
mountain at a distance

Sunday, December 06, 2009

Amber Wire Wrap Post Earrings

Kerri of Beadworks by Kerry recently shared with me her Amber Wire Wrap Post based on my Top Wrapped Stud Earrings Tutorial. Here are pictures of the wrapped post by Kerri. There are more pictures at her Etsy Shop.
This beauty makes my hand itchy again....got to go make some studs soon.
While you are at Kerri's Etsy Shop, do check out here awesome bead works. I especially like this Beadwoven Cobalt Blue and Emerald Green Necklace. If you would like to find out more about  Kerri 's journey, she also has a blog - http://www.beadworksbykerri.blogspot.com/
Kerri, thank you for sharing.
Happy weekend all! 

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Gem Among the Thorns

Its durian season again in Sarawak and you can see this King of Fruits all over the City...ok a bit exagerating here but they are definitely in season.
Hubby bought some back this afternoon and I took the opportunity to snap picture of this newly completed cuff on top of one of this thorny fruit.

cuff is wire wrapped with various gemstones, pearls and Czech beads
 cuff is wire wrapped with various gemstones, pearls and Czech beads
This cuff is wrapped with various gemstones, pearls and Czech beads. It is not as easy as it looks especially on the part of shaping the wires to fit the stones and making sure that the measurement would not be more than 7 inches. It is still beautiful though especially for those who love lively and fresh colors.
Happy weekend all.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Visitors to the Garden this Evening

After yesterday, I got some time to clear the book shelve in the room and discovered that I have more than 10 books in there collecting dust. These books have been collecting dust since I bought them, some from few years back. I don't even remember I have them...duh!
Looks like I have to allocate some time for them. First task is to wipe off the dust and its done. Secondly to find the time to read them...that is the difficult part.....
And hey, look who visited the garden this evening?
two wire wrapped butterfly in the garden