Sewing - Pencil Case for Henry

Remember I mentioned about sewing in my previous post?
Well, I wanted to post earlier but only manage to do it today.
I know it is not related to wire jewelry but I have some ideas in my little head on combining this two one day.
Tried this once before here, but I got distracted after that. And also some old projects here....

Now about my sewing....I am self thought just like wire jewelry. Learned most of it from my mom (ermm about 30 years ago....) but only the most basic i.e. sewing in straight line...very little actually. So, the most popular sewing projects are pillowcases and blankets...LOL. Sew quite a few of them. The patchwork blanket I made for myself and been accompanying me from my teen till now and all around the country for more than 20 years ago is still around. William "inherited" it from me now but with lots of "patchwork" to cover up the old patches. Can't show picture here....you know, shy shy....
Another item I sewed myself and that still accompany me till this day is a cross stitched pencil case.

Unlike 20/30 years ago, sewing is made easier by the internet. Tonnes of tutorials/lessons are available online for self learner like me. This pencil case here is based on Ayumi of Pink Penguin's (love her work and blog) tutorial for a wristlet. I left out the internal pocket and handle but her step by step instruction is very easy to follow :). 

Freehand embroidered letters.

 ....with lining.....

The happy little guy with his first handmade pencil case.

All the Glitters Wire Wrap Rings

How time flies. July is just a few days away.
In a blink of an eye half of 2012 is gone.
There were lots of plan for 2012 but looks like I have not been able and would not be able to fulfill lots of them. With only weekends for wire jewelry, sewing (yeah sewing! been at it since last year actually and planning to post something soon :) Stay tune), the boys and their activities, shopping, and many many other "hobbies", it is time to look back at my time management :) and priorities. Its going to be difficult, after all we only have 24hr a day.
Anyway, first thing first, here are some more sparklies or can I say Glitters, for your viewing pleasure.
These sparkly rings are wire wrapped with 14k gold filled wire and beads, similar with others made earlier. However, the wrapping for this batch is much simpler and straight forward.

 The pictures didn't do justice to these rings. They really glitter in "real life".

 Now you know why they really glitters in "real life" :)

Two sizes of beads - 8mm and 10mm.
Check out my Sparkly Ring Tutorials here.

Wire Wrap Sea Horse Earrings

The previous pair of this similar earrings here was originally named Seahorse's Tail earrings.
Somehow, this recent pair here looks more like two little snake (Cobra) facing each other.
Don't you think so? Hmmm...didn't plan for this look but I am quite happy both sides turned out alright.
All component of this earrings are handmade except for the crystals and gemstones.

 Look like 2 lite snake

 Here they look like two little birds :)

Swarovski Pearls are Pretty

If I have the choice, I would always go for the real/original/natural pearls.

However, I am beginning to like the Swarovski pearls.

They look so much like the real pearl and all of them are perfectly rounded :)

There are few colors to choose from but I am sure this creamy colored ones would be more popular than the other colored ones....this is based on my experience with natural colored pearls.

How about you? Which one do you prefer?

The first two pictures below are Sparkly Wire Wrap Rings made of Swarovski pearls.

This bunch below are a mixture of Swarovski pearls and natural pearls.
Can you tell the difference between them in terms of color?

Closer view :) Can't tell by the color but their perfect roundness would give them away :)

If you would like to learn how to make this type of ring, check out my Sparkly Crystal Ring Tutorial at Etsy.

Wire Wrap Rings, New Design

Sunday is almost gone and another busy week ahead.
I am not going to say a lot today.
Well, I haven't been talking a lot lately anyway :)
Just sharing two recently completed wire wrap rings.
One new dainty design, which is not that difficult to make if you have tried out my Sparkly Crystal Ring project. Instead of Swarovski crystals, I used 14k gold filed beads instead. Those in the pictures are all jade.
Needs more coordination though, while wrapping the wire around the ring shank to finish off the project. It gets easier the more rings you wrap :)
Feel free to ask if you have questions.

Here is another familiar ring, the Fruity one

Happy Mother's Day; Braided Wire Cuff

Today is a special day for me, my mom, blog readers who are mom, mom to be and mothers from all over the world.
I hope you have a great, wonderful and meaningful day celebrating your achievements and efforts.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
Here is sharing with you a braided wire cuff completed recently.
I have a tutorial for this at my Etsy Shop if you are interested.