Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Everyday Ear studs

Yes I make jewellery but do I wear jewellery??.......Erm seldom actually. I have a very sensitive skin especially when I sweat a lot, I will develop some itchy rash once the sweat and the jewellery (even fine gold or silver) kind of react together. So to say I hardly wear earrings that are long and dangle. Now what I have mostly in my little jewel box are ear studs, simple kinds of course. Here I am going to recommend some really gorgeous ear studs I find in of course etsy again.

Turn Over a New Leaf by cherrycreek




Vintage Love Daisies Post Earrings by DareDream




Arrow Swirl Bold Stud Style Ear Wire by alluregem


Blum Blum sterling silver flower Earrings studs by kalicat

Sunday, July 18, 2010

3 Little Pigs



"Little pig, little pig, let me come in!"

"Not by the hair on my chinny-chin-chin!"

"Then I'll huff, and I'll puff, and I'll blow your house in"

Sound familiar?? Yes it is the all time children favorite script in the fairy tale, Three Little Pigs. One of my students once told me that there is an original version of this story saying that the wolf was actually the ‘good’ guy. Sound interesting?? Yes, curiosities kill a cat, so I was excited and logged into Wikipedia to see if I can dig out something to share.

The truth is that what my student mentioned is a parody of the story. The story named The True Story of the Three Little Pigs was written by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith. The first release was in 1989. Interestingly, this story is another new perspective narrated by the Big Bad Wolf, whose name was "A. Wolf," short for "Alexander T. Wolf."

The book so called turns the story around, showing that the Wolf does not naturally have to be the “Big and Bad” guy. The Wolf makes his journey to look for the little pigs to ask for some sugar, so that he can bake a cake for his dear Granny’s birthday. But why is he “huffing and puffing” out there?? Basically because he is having a cold! Unfortunately, the little pigs die due to the wolf’s great sneeze... It is not good to waste any food right, so the wolf does not want to waste the good meat and he eats them all up. Afterall the pigs die already. Now who is the one telling the whole story?? HAHAHAHA.....it is the Wolf in the prison, telling the reader that “he’s been framed.”

Which versions of The Three Little Pigs do you like the best?

Sunday, July 11, 2010

New Friends


I have been in Etsy for about 14 months and last 2 months were the time when I made some friends. Especially I would like to thank my No.1 Fan Peggy who constantly supports my shop; truly a lovable lady who always cheer me up with her sweet compliments and love for the jewellery I made. I always find her kind messages during my tired and worn off days or in the mornings. Okay, enough with these mushy mushy words, these are some great creations which I LOVE from my other Etsy friends............. SHOWTIME!

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CHOOSE ANY PRINT 32x48 Inch Mounted Canvas OR Wooden Artbox - Creative Fine Art Photography by Moonangelnay

Have you realise how artistic and stunning your white washed wall would look with Naomi's print? It's time for you to do some make over to transform big or even tiny lifeless wall spaces into an inviting relaxing home gallery.


It is so hard to find Real artist in Etsy and Judy wrote me a message with encouragement on one of my earrings. This painting is a mixed media piece with alterations to the paint made with oil pastel, oil crayon, graphite, colored pencil. Interesting isn't it? I personally like the ways she manipulated the spaces and colors. This painting is filled with strong colors and contrasted with harmonised details.




Poor little mouse Plant Stake by glassetc

Now who is ready to adopt this poor little mouse and give it a lovely home in your garden? Whoever want to know the touching story of this poor mouse should check up this listing...I understand Cathy as I have 3 cats. Also I have to thank Cathy as my moonlight story ear hooks were featured in the Etsy Frontpage because of her treasury.

Are you thinking of getting a new pair of shoes as the old ones are so blend and boring? WAIT!!! This is a shoe make over and look at the wonders this pair of flower clips can do. Unbelievable right! Though they are only meant for shoes but use your imaginations as I think that they'll look great on your handbags or clothes too.


Love Bird Hand Stamped Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace by The Silver Diva

Carrissa is my mentor and English teacher I know from Etsy. She is very kind and friendly to give me encouragements and constructive ideas on what I should do to make my shop look better. She makes hand stamped, custom and personalized jewellery. If you have some memories you want to remember for life...you know who to look for now.


I think this is no surprise once you see the words like coconut and beach. Yes! Betsy is an Island girl and guess where does her inspirations come from...It's from her grandmother who came from The Canary Islands and her mum who is from The Island of Puerto Rico and her desire to bring awareness to the public to preserve these precious beaches for future generations. Imagine the day when we can't find beautiful seashell like this ring....Guess this is what Betsy wanted to tell all of us...



This one of a kind necklace is so so so beautiful and just in time for the summer. It is created with faceted sea foam quartz, clear quartz, amethyst and light green jade. Soft and sweet to charm the wearer. Hilde really knows how to make a woman look pretty and attractive.

This gorgeous Victorian looking bag is made from cotton satin and wooden handles. Her inspirations are from the dresses she has. It is true that we are always inspired by the things around us everyday. Doesn't this bag look like a small doll dress? Sweet for shopping and you can even use it as a diaper bag!

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Friday, July 9, 2010

LOVE LOVE LOVE in July

Well I guess it is time not to self indulge in my own jewelleries, so I would like to share some lovely and interesting items in Etsy. Of course I am quite tight for my wallet but I don't mind you to get these stuff too^^ Ok Let's cut short all these blar blar blar...


LOVE 1.

OLDE CATALOOCHEE Custom Blend - Ground or Whole Bean from katherynmd

I have an addiction for coffee and I have to take 2 cups everyday. This is important as coffee break is the time when I really get to slow down and relax. Though I am trying to cut down my
dosage....this coffee is really tempting...



LOVE 2.

Assorted French Nougats - Vanilla, Cafe au Lait, Green Tea Latte, Chocolate-Orange, Pistachio, Pistachio-Cranberry, and Strawberry Nougats from Kettle Confections

OK please get your hankie now and stop drooling in front of the screen...Someone please get me this! I'm attracted to the picture and it is telling me to 'EAT ME NOW'



LOVE 3.

Hollow Log Picture Frame from WoodCraftsShop

Dennis' darling Meow Meow just passed away recently and he wanted to get some woody frames to house her pictures. We walked rounds and rounds and got some earthy frames.

I think that he'll love this too but the seller ships only in the States so...too bad...



LOVE 4.

Lilly Pulitzer Hidden Garden Green Fabric Dog Collar from
PinkysPetGear

It;s time I get Teddy my boy a new collar. He is a ocher mixed chihuahua terrier and I have to kiss him 100 times a day to show how much I love him...This is really beautiful and Teddy for sure will look great with this.



LOVE 5.

Bird of Paradise Teabowl from meowcity

This is a new shop in etsy and the seller says:" I am a clay artist / photog / writer / jack-of-all-awesomes living in Los Angeles. I have quite a lot of fun, teach ceramics to children, and also do mostly whatever I want. "

This tea bowl is really unique and very wonderfully created. The picture is so so beautiful that I really hope someone will please show him some love but getting this tea bowl. Dennis will like this too.



LOVE 6.

Bird Song Hobo Bag and Zipper Pouch from retrofied

Isn't this bag gorgeous?? I have been aiming it for 2 months and I still like it...probably I have to save up a bit to really make it mine...


LOVE 7.

SHRUG IVORY BOLERO from filofashion

Now this is the one that I'm going to get soon...I love white and this is really handy for many occasions. I will need this for an spiritual event in Aug to match my clothes. This is really beautiful...

Free Shipping and 10% off the purchase for my blog readers

Hi Readers,

I'm having a promotion for the month of July. Though today is already the 9th, it is still not too late to grab something you like from my shop. Your will be entitled to FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE... and...in order to thank you guys for supporting my shop all the time, you will be entitled to another 10% off purchase. So just simple type this code "I'm your blog reader" on your checkout then I'll refund the extra through paypal for international buyers or bank transfer for Singaporeans.

Your sincerely,
Joy^^

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Handpainted thingy...



Hi guys,

Glad that I'm back to update my blog!

I am occupied with many things in my head; thinking of what to do with my jewelleries in my Etsy shop. Beside my detash shop has to be on hold as I am really busy to open up another new shop... Though I have seen and learnt many things recently, I spent most of my times doing my brain therapy and of course RELAX and stay calm. So I have to thank you for following my blog despite my absents for some time.

I started some hand painted pendants recently. Honestly I'm afraid for my eye sight and I do notice a slight change after some nights of works under a cheap lamp, using size 1 brush to paint on a 1.5" space...guess I better stick to my daylight routines...Anyway this is my new work^^ What do you think??