Back to School

I am serving my notice period and will be joining another company starting next month. This is the time where I am not tight to any assignments, project or to-do-list. I consider this is a good time to chill out...yeah....


The day I tendered my resignation, I went to a bookshop later that evening. Just to look for books to read during my break. I have a few days off before starting the new job. And then I found this - "Atelier AQUAIR" Guidebook for Watercolour Pencils by Miyuki Sugihara.

The book is perfect for me at this time. I've always have a thing for fine art. I don't know if I have the talent in art but I know my passion for art is deep. When I was younger, I was actively involved in art class,, art club and art competition. It all stopped after SPM; I was too busy pursuing so-called 'realistic' career path.

Now is the time to stop awhile, taking a break and reflect back all the things I've done, or not done. Am I at a right path for not pursing what I really like, like drawing?

So here I go, back to my fist art lesson.

Referring the book, I obediently follow Miyuki's guidelines. Although the book was all printed in Japanese, it was not hard to understand. Miyuki has illustrated all the 'how-to' & techniques step by step so perfectly.

I don't mind display my drawings here. Not that it's perfect or beautiful but I was satisfied. Most importantly, I was having FUN!!

One of my first few draft drawing apples

The Ocean Project (cont')

After re-thinking and mixing, trials and errors....this is what I've come up with... Pearls and shell can never go wrong...blue crystals amd clear crystals reminds me of the crystal clear ocean water.

product code: Blue Pearl Shell 01

price:RM50.00

The Ocean Project

Maybe it's because I come from the mountains (there where my hometown is..), I've always like to go to the ocean. I'm not very good at swimming but I am grateful to Debbie for forcing me to go diving with her in the Great Barrier Reef many-many years ago. I was scared but it was all worthwhile in the end.

While I was thinking how to create my own beads and digging into my old junks, I found some sea shells and corals whichI kept since dunno when. Hah! maybe I should start my Ocean Project first...I did some shell earrings previously...and now I found these...

Combining pearls and shells and sand (warm colours) is just nice, it may sound boring but it's still the perfect mix. I started with the shell and I did the pendant part, but still wondering if it's too much or too less...

What's next is the matching necklace for it...I want it simple but it won't go very nice with plain chain. Maybe a string or pearl necklace? or combination of chain and pearl? ....

Let me think a little bit more...

A Drought Year

It has not be easy, since I came out from my comfort zone and getting involved in small businesses. It took months to realized what works and what won't. So much time and effort to put in, sometimes wasted and for unworthy reason. I can't deny some experiences are painful but I never regretted of the steps I've taken, either for better or worse I know i'm growing stronger and wiser each day.

Like Isak Dinesan quoted "“Difficult times have helped me to understand better than before, how infinitely rich and beautiful life is in every way, and that so many things that one goes worrying about are of no importance whatsoever...”

At this stage, I just want to move on and work on what I love most (like making jewelries & etc). There are times when I was stressed and down, I can't think of any new or creative ideas. But once a while, those ideas just keep on pouring in...I guess just need to practice more often.

For this new range, the necklace are customed in such ways to be adjustable...

• high or low wear
• 1 or 2 layers
• with or without the pendant

Come check it out!

Item name: Popsicle

Price: RM 35.00

Is named popcicle because of the candy pop colours combination. The necklace can be wear with or without the pendant, it can be taken out easily. Is great with casual wear with bright colours shirt.

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Item name: Blue Bubbles

Price: RM 30.00

The colours combination is inspired from a ribbon I bought from the mall the other day. Green, blue and navy blue. I customed this long necklace to be adjustable to high or low neck at few levels. You can also wear it without the ribbon pendant, it can be easily taken out.

Example of high neck wear



Example of low neck wear

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Item name: the Punk
Price: RM 45.00

the Punk is for you who like it loud and with little gothic style, but I've also combined it with some feminine elements as well. This necklace has 2 layers but the additional layer can be taken out, and adjusted at various level...allows you to re-style it with your own creativity and preference.

I'm haven't been making earrings and bracelet for sometime now but I wish to create something similar or at least a matching set for the necklaces in this post. That's all for time being.

The Princess Diary

It has been a busy month, I expect August will be also the same. Although I'm busy with work, everyday I am longing to have more time to explore more creative ideas and making very attractive an unique jewelries. That makes me happy. It has been a really busy busy year, lot's of transitions ... lots of pain but I'm not sure they are all worthwhile. I can only hope for the best. Step by step, one at a time...

Here are my latest.

Princess in Pink necklace, RM30.00

Pearl & Shell earrings, RM20.00

Rosy Shell earrings, RM20.00

That's some for this month. I'm now exploring into something more Gothic style, that gives dramatic looks to overall attire. Maybe you can give me some suggestions what kind of beads and material to look for...

Month of August is coming....Autumn, brown, warm, leaves, yellow~ hmmm

Oh! My Beautiful May...

HAPPY LABOUR DAY everybody!

Labour day is a very special day because it's the only day that everyone in this whole wide world is celebrating it. I wonder who started this day and what's it really means to celebrate labour day...From wikipedia, it was defined "resulted from the labour union movement, to celebrate the economic and social achievements of worker" but here is the interesting part..."The celebration of Labour Day has its origins in the Eight-hour day movement, which advocated eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest."...Macam doesn't applied here. Most of us either don't really have as much as eight hour of recreation or rest, or worse none of it.

Well, some people have no choice or they like it that way...

OK, presenting my latest work. Enjoy, enjoy!

item code: OPNB0012, bracelet

Price: MYR27.00

item code: TO0042, earrings

Price: MYR7.00

item code: BGB0101 (left), BG0090 (right)
Price: MYR7.00 each pair

item code: BSX0141, earrings
Price: MYR18.00

item code: RSX0152, earrings
Price: MYR18.00

item code: OPN0188, earrings
Price: MYR15.00

item code: PSX0173, pendant
Price: MYR17.00

Back to the Oz

I just came back of a trip to Australia (Thanks AirAsia!!). The last time I went there was to attend a dear friend's wedding, probably 2-3 years ago. And 2-3 years before that I was there completing my tertiary study...and this time when I was there, I was meeting my 2 god-daughters already. Phew~ time flies faster than you can notice.

Okay, back to jewelleries talk; when I was there I bought a mug of assorted beads from K-Mart. It sounds cheesy but I couldn't resist my curiosity. It actually turns out to be quite lovely. Your judge...

I'm going to come out with something from this source very soon. So wait for my next post!

Before leaving for Oz; I've actually made a few items but I don't have the time updating it in this blog, so here you go...

Item Code: RRG025, MYR 5.00

Item Code: RRG027, MYR 5.00

Item Code: RRGH031, MYR 15.00

Item Code: TH055, MYR 15.00

Key to Your Heart

Here are my latest items for this month. I have new materials in my stock and one of it is the KEY! I have plenty more like the stars, shells etc but I've yet think about the design. Do come check out in my next post too.

item code: KTMH001, RM 10.00

item code: KTMH002, RM 10.00

item code: FCE001, RM 5.00

item code: GWBN001, RM 25.00

Hot items in the last weekend market, I sold plenty of these series necklace and this one was produced later on.

item code: PLN011, RM 25.00
Hot items in the last weekend market, I sold plenty of these series of necklaces and this one was produced much later on.

item code: FCB003, RM 10.00

That's all for now. I'm looking forward to create much unique and special designs. I hope to get feedback from my wonderful readers and viewer as well.

The Golden Hearts

Life is full of ups and downs. But every ups and downs that happenned in our life, there must be reasons behind it and it shaped the person we are today. A person with a golden heart will usually looks at these updowns constructively and positively. Anyway, it just a piece of reminder for myself and come out with this golden frame wired heart pendants.

item code: WGH0011

MYR 20 per item

item code: WGC0011

MYR 15 per item

The young chap with a BIG heart

I would like to thanks Wai Yee for dedicating memoir about Markus Ng in her recent post. He is indeed a young guy with a BIG BIG heart. He is younger but I'm sure his maturity exceeded mine, and many others. His message is clear; i.e. to save and help others as much as possible and make a this place better society, community and environment. He has dedicated so much in his life to help to many communities and inspired others with his hopes and dreams. I've only know him for less than a year, but he has impacted me so much for who he truly is and what he believes. Even at our first meeting and first discussion together, I was already amazed with his selflessness, kindness and persistance to contribute as much as he can. There is no sense of arrogance, ignorance and self-importance in him. He is a pure role model.

I regret very much that I did not spare more time to know him more and hear his sharings and ideas when he's just around the corner. Now that he has left to a better land, I'll just need to BE THERE so that I can catch up with him again, someday. It's a blessing to know you, Markus. I'll always remember your many messages and work on it.

PS:-More about Markus Ng and memorial of him at http://markusng.memory-of.com/About.aspx and his personal blog at http://www.myspace.com/markusng

Something Nice for CNY and Valentine

In preparing for the display at Youth '09, jumpingbeads had actually come out with a few new items, new designs. Those are also something special that I would like you to have for Chinese New Year celebration season as well as valentine. Hope you like it!

The PEACE TO THE WORLD series

These series come with a message for peace on earth because doves represents harmony and peace. Each piece is also structured with very soft and neutral colours for the same message as well.

item code: NPOE0011

unit price: MYR20.00

item code: HPOE0011

unit price: MYR20.00

item code: NPOE0012

unit price: MYR20.00

Comes with pastel blue and silver grey ribbons as straps.

item code: HPOE0013

unit price: MYR20.00

item code: NPOE0022

unit price: MYR25.oo

Adjustable neckline with a polka dot ribbon.

item code: NPOE0014
unit price: MYR20.00

The WIRE - WIRE LOVES series

The followings are the romantic series and I got quite popular responses from the crowd during the Youth '09 event. Be assured that all were manually curled and sewed. These are the very first version and I'll be enhancing the design especially in the stitching and colouring of the frames.

item code: NFF0011

unit price: MYR 20.00

item code: NFL0011

unit price: MYR 25.00

I have 2 of this design for the display and all were sold out. I was even got 3 more orders to be collected on the last day of the event. I'm going to make more of these for valentines. I think it's very nice gift for girlfriends and family member. It can be used as a brooch as well. Each was attached with a safety pin at the back.

item code: NWLR0011

unit price: MYR 15.00
Another popular item, I almost sold out all during the event. It very unique and different, I think it's lovely too! I'm going to make more of this, so far I have the frame in metallic wine red and black. See the next item.

item code: NWLB0011

unit price: MYR 15.00

Similar with item above but the frame is in black. Also another popular item.

item code: NILY0011
unit price: MYR 25.00
Adjustable neckline with a printed ribbon.

item code: BSS0011

unit price: MYR 5.00

Colourful bracelet for mood lifting. :-)

OK, that's all for now. Start ordering now for the greetings season! I can personalised the items based on your own preference too if you need to and I've already done that. Hope you all are happy of what you get!