BHM (Buy Handmade)

Yup, it's true. And I did it with pride in my heart! :) Handmade stuff rocks!!

Rescued and Restored Antique Style Brass Pendant

Here is a Before and After shot of the pendant I was working on. I felt completely proud of what I have achieved for this particular piece.



I got these pendants from a flea market at a really bargain price too. Anyway, what I used for the newly made pendant are GENUINE, 100% Swarovski crystal rhinestones and two fresh water Pearls. Now,doesn't the pendant look so amazing!?! It also comes with a gold woven style chain. Simply perfect!

I thought I'd share my latest work. I just finished working on another piece which I shall post in here shortly.

La di da dee dah

So, it has come to my conclusion to not type in the title "Been awhile..". It just sounds too boring, especially when I constantly do it all the time in here.
And yes, it surely has been a while since I last logged into this blog. I seem to be more busier these days, with university applications, job applications, brainstorming what to make for this autumn and winter collection and basically, looking after myself (health wise) and also, chasing after my hyperactive daughter that I have!!! (and I am typing this in one big breath!) Okay, I should have a rest now.

You probably have noticed that I hardly ever post any pictures. I have my reasons but I will post pictures of my new works. I have made some fantastic ones. I finally came up with ideas. I reckon if I tried to hard to make something, it never works out, but if I make something without thinking too much about what I should make, it eventually takes the toll.

I also thought of posting a little bit of something in here. I do apologize for not being that excellent in the blogging department, but you will be hearing a lot from me once I have fully sort my life out.

You're tagged!

So, I've been tagged. My middle name is Maria. So, I've called myself Mimi because it just too cute. Okay, I'm so unimaginative.

The Rules:
1. If you are tagged, add a new post. Add these rules to that post.
2. Using the individual letters of your middle name, list one word and provide the relating fact. These facts must be relevant to you. If you don't have a middle name, then pick a name you would like to be called.
3. Once you've finished your post, tag one person for each letter of your middle name to play and share the meme-love!

Happy meme-ing!

"ABC"

(Listening to Michael Jackson's album)

Anyway, last week has come and gone. So many things has happened. Many thoughts shared. Some were bad thoughts, others not so bad. I have not even made anything creative, so I definitely had a crappy week. I really don't know why. It must be PMS...yes, steer clear! I'm alright now. I just had a glass of orange juice and a bit of sugar to dose up my hyperness appetite.

I tried not to think of my crappiness, so instead I made the most of my week. A friend of mine who went to the same high school as me back in Adelaide, SA visited. We had a lovely time catching up, doing a bit of shopping here and there and everywhere. I even got a break from being a 24/7 full-time mum and adventuring into the night life in KL. We went to Cynna and it was fabulous!!

The dancing was awesome..music was good..drinks were sweet...people were nice and friends were great! ;)

I almost forgot how to enjoy myself while in the process of marriage and having a child. It took some time, a few minutes or so to adjust to the mood. But when I got into the groove, there was no stopping! I just had to move and swing and jump, do whatever to forget what I was thinking about. I felt free and over-joyed. It was completely overwhelming.

However, I did miss my little Baby Boo....she was a good cheeky monkee :) I wish I could take her with me, but then she'd not want to sleep and run around like a little lost puppy. She's such a sweetie I must admit :)

One night of boogie was great. This will definitely make up for the next few months of me not doing so. I made the most of it. Every itsy-bitsy bits.

Okay, I must be off as tomorrow I have an early start. It's good to be back into blogging.

Everyone, please lend me your ears

I did not mean physically, but it would be nice if you could check this amazing, cool music out. The genre is somewhere in the pop/rock area, but it's undecisive. You could decide for yourself. It's something different and I am liking it very much. The songs I mean.

How you can do it? Just follow the banner below and listen to the music. Simple as ABC! =)
Do tell me what you think as I am entering the contest and the more people I get, chances are, I may win. But hey, I'm just out here to help promote this artist.



Here is also a glimpse of what I got from YouTube which is an ACE studio performance of his song "Moving Times" by Emzy Collins. Gosh, his voice is amazing isn't it!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pFH4_51rok

Okay, I got to run. But do leave me a comment or if you have questions etc, please ask away!!!

By the way,if you want to purchase the album, my referral code is Maz0816.

Ta!

Work in Progress

So, I have not been around since my last post. Well, I am currently making more new funky jewelleries or jewelries to fill your eyes and bellies with content. Okay, they are not edible but close to being so anyway :) Maybe I should have typed your hearts instead of bellies. Does that sound better??

Anyway, if you want to view some new work of mine, do visit my flickr.

It's BEEN A LONG.......

...time since I blogged in here. I do apologise for my disappearance. And please, if it does happen again and again, you will already know that I'm either away, or just simply busy.

The good news is I have been making jewelleries. I've made a few pieces of earrings, 3 necklaces of which 1 my bumble bee decided to break. Luckily, she gave the beads to me. Smart little cookie! I'm planning to go to Cottage Patch (a shop of sewing materials) today to get some little bits and pieces. I've run out of felt and cotton fabrics as I am planning to organize a jewellery tea party for the ladies and gents if interested. Undecided though as unsure how many I'll end up making, whether or not I have ample time to do so (which I think I should have).

Apart from that, since my last blog, I've been away enjoying my few days in Bali, Indonesia. It was so much fun. I really enjoyed it. There were so many bead shops around. I went to one and was totally balistic. I was ALL BONKERS and gone GAGA. I wished I could live in a room full of beads and never have to go to the shop again, but then where's the thrill in not going to one?? I might just as well sell beads hey! :)

Okay, that is all from moi. Adios! Sayonara! Au Revoir!

Okay, somehow or rather I can't seem to type a title so I'm just going to have to leave it blank until I figure out the situation.

Anyway, home sweet home is grrrreat! (I sound like that Frosties tiger in the AD) I have not been able to spend a huge amount of time like I have been blogging away when I was in UK. It's the fact that I did not bring my laptop home with me due to the fact that I am purchasing a new one! I'm still deciding to either get a Mac Book or the Mac Book Pro. Hmmm, I'm also thinking of getting a computerized sewing machine since it's cheap here and also, a lot of other little bits.

I have been getting over the jet-lags for a week, so I'm on the roll. Hopefully, you'll be seeing more of my new creations i.e. if I don't ENJOY TOO MUCH of my holiday!! ;)

Another reason as to why I have not been having time to blog is also running after my little bumble bee who runs around the house. One more thing...busy-ness. It drives me NUTS but at the same I'm enjoying it! Hey, I seriously do!

I thought I would type a little note to let whoever is reading this know I'm alive and enjoying myself too much that I have not been creating and making things. Well, I have been imagining ideas etc etc so I've not fully shut down my whole creativity part of the brain.

Ok, it is late. So, off to bed!

TOODLES ;) (gosh, I sound like a child- so immature for a 25 yr old!)

Back at home

Oh yes, I'm home!!! But not for good. Only a couple of months. Tops! Anyway, I only have a few items which I'm selling in my shop as I could not take all of my stuff with me due to weight limit for baggage.

I'll be producing more items though which I'll be selling from here (Malaysia).

If you have queries, please do not hesitate to contact me! Take it easy all :)

Newly Made

Newly just finished made LUXURIOUS METALLIC wrap bangles. What do you think!

Gift wrapped with love

This was specially gift wrapped for a friend's birthday. Also, one of my creations. Many more styles to come! What materials were included for this present:

Paper, Fabric, Ribbons and Card. I also designed the flowers on the envelopes.

Handmade gift cards to come.

Need an Engineer!!

Anyone here an engineer who needs a JOB??!!?? If so, check this blog out on Etsy!!
Just read the blog and will show you in the right direction! ;)

http://blog.etsy.com/?p=294 (cut and paste me!)

http://blog.etsy.com/jobs/ (job post) cut and paste me to check this link out ;)

By the way, make sure you mention my name (Eclectic-B)

Ta!!

Go Make Stuff!

I got to make me some more lovely stuff! Will be back soon! ;)

Tea and cupcakes in Paris....

I'm just imagining being in Paris, wearing a lovely summer floaty dress, while listening to CARLA BRUNI, enjoying a nice cup of tea and some yummy cupcakes! :)

Anyway, you have to get the new Carla Bruni album called "No Promises". She's from France. All the songs are sung in English with a twist of French style music. I love the strumming and the sound of the guitar. It's basically a feel good music, very relaxing.

Good music for when you just want to lie and read a book or have a nice warm bubble bath.

But I think tea and cupcakes in Paris is still zee best! ;)