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...

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

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!

3,2,1 jumpingbeads blog launching....YAY!

Hola! Hola! This is jumpingbeads' first post. On behalf of jumpingbeads, I want to thank you for sparing time to look into this blog. Big thanks to all beloved friends and family members who have been very supportive to this project.

This blog is one of the presentations of jumpingbeads' latest artwork, accessories especially. We go around places to source for various beads including pearls, jades, crystals and everything BEAUTIFUL and creatively combine them into piece of nice necklace, earring, bracelet, rings etc. Our principle is always simple, elegant and perfectly match to your dressing as the final touch.

Please take your time to review, if you find any item in the following interesting...perhaps you would like to have it, or maybe something similar but with different colour or shapes...feel free to send us note email at alxkate@gmail.com or call +6012 4764 722. We will customise for you.

If you have something in mind, maybe something to match a particular blouse or dress. Let us know too, we can help.

And of course, if you thing the work can be improved, kindly give comments too! Gracias!!

For this first post, we'll be publishing few of our necklace series. Hope you like it, enjoy!

Item Name: Magic Mix 001, MYR25.00
Simple 2 layers necklace in silver grey combinations. Total lenght is about 20 inches, matches well with dark coloured dressess especially black, purple, dark blue and also white.

Item Name: Lilac Series 001, MYR15.00

Status: Sold

Short necklace with clear purple beads, matches well with maroon or purple dress.

Item Name: Lilac Series 002 , MYR25.00

Status: Sold
Short necklace with clear purple beads, matches well with maroon, black or purple dress.

Item Name: Clear Crystal Pink 001, MYR35.00

2 layer chains + clear beads can matches beautifully with bright, pastel or dark dress.

Item Name: Victoria Garden 001, MYR35.00

Status: Sold
2 layer long necklace with butterfly plates, matches well with any black, pastel or greyish dress.

Item Name: Red Rose Garden 001, MYR25.00
Short lenght necklace with butterfly plate, all beads combined in pink tones so it matches along with white, pastels, pink, red or even black dress.

Item Name: Ocean 001, MYR15.00

Status: Sold

Short necklace combined with silver grey, clear and blue pendant.

Item Name: Maroon Mix 001, MYR15.00

Status: Sold

Short lenght necklace with pinkish to purple beads combination. Simple but elegant if wearing any matching colour dress and especially tube.

Okay, that's all for this time. Wait for more of our necklace, earrings, and bracelet series in our next post!