Multi Stones and Colors Wire Cuff

This multi-stones and colorful wire cuff took the longest time to complete.
Not sure why! I started yesterday and only managed to finish this evening.

Various beads and stones were used for this cuff.
19ga wire for the frame and 28ga for coiling and wrapping stones, crystals and pearls to the frame.

Kuching is so hot these few days.
When its hot and humid, the mood for creating also affected...just wishing there's an air condition in the living room :)

Happy Chap Goh Meh, Caged Pendant and Whimsicalnquirky

Happy Chap Goh Meh! the 15th night of Chinese New Year. It is also known as the Chinese Valentine's Day and marks the end of the Lunar New Year. In places like Penang, the celebration is associated with young single women tossing tangerines into the sea with the hope that their future life partner will pick it up. Not sure if they do it here in Kuching though.
We celebrated quite simply with family dinner, fired a few firecrackers and took the boys for a spin around town, watching firecrackers lighting up the city's skyline.
The moon is brightest tonight and people are still lighting up the sky with fire crackers as I am typing this. Tomorrow, it is time to go back to life as usual, back to work, back to business and no more long holidays.
I didn't manage to make any wire jewelry today but am sharing one that I completed yesterday - a caged turquoise pendant, similar to this one.
Used 22ga wire for the wrapping.

Hey look what M of Whimsicalnquirky came up with - Rosy Bliss based on my Wire Wrapped Rose Earrings Tutorial :) While you are there, do check out her amazing works. 

Thank you for sharing this M :)

New Layout, Logo and Adjustable Ring

By now you must have noticed what I did to my blog - a complete makeover. Something I have been thinking and wanting to do for a long time.
It's been almost a week but I am still tweaking here and there trying to clean up the site whenever I have the time.
You might not be able to access the site sometimes for the last few days but it should be ok now except for a link that is still not working at the time I am writing this post ;)

I gave up on Internet Explorer. I think the problem is IE and not my blog.
I tried accessing with IE and it got stuck halfway and just hung.
If you are using IE, I expect you'd be facing the same problem.
So, PLEASE change to other browser such as FireFox.

 

 

Oh ya! I got my new logo as well :)

Planning to make one with real wire and see how it goes.

How do you like this heart shaped potato? Love is great! even with potato :)

If you have the time, I would like to hear what you think of my new blog layout/design and logo? 

No worry, I can accept positive and negative comments. 

There should not be any problem with the comment box!

Thank you for your time in advance. 

If you would like to know the creator of this new template layout/design, check out Derek at BlogerSkinz. I discovered him by accident but at the right time :)

NEW TUTORIAL - Wire Wrapped Cross Pendant

Announcing my NEW TUTORIAL now listed in my Etsy Shop

Swirly Wire Wrapped Cross Pendant - $8.00

All this project requires is wire of 3 different gauges and a bead.
The cross in this project measures about 3 cm x 5.5 cm.
You will learn how to:

• Create a symmetrical cross frame
• Create the swirls
• Attaching the swirls and pearl
• Create a flexible bail

 For more details check it out at my Etsy Shop.
To purchase directly, click on the Buy Now button below.

Chinese New Year Pics

CNY holiday is coming to an end for me. Its back to work soon. I was hoping to do a lot more during the hols especially you know what - Wire Jewelry!!!

But it didn't go according to plan.

Anyway, I managed to snap some photos here and there and here are some of them.  

Happy viewing and enjoy the rest of the holiday.

New light for the New Year!

Visiting the temples for prayer is a must every year.

Henry is growing up fast. He is not scared of the "Dragon" anymore.

William and Henry

It's been raining everyday since New Year's Eve

William with his favorite Cece (sister)

A surprise find at the mall - wire flowers and vases!

Close-up of the wire flowers.....getting inspired already?

This is very precious - a gift from Ami (Aunt in-law)

Another one from Ami - do not know what beads are these. Any idea?

Happy Chinese New Year and Happy Valentine

Kong Hei Fat Choi! to all Chinese friends and readers.

Happy Valentine to all of you!
All the best wishes goes out to all of you this new year!