Version 1 and Version 2

Was looking at an old work. Could not stand the disproportion so my itchy hand did some rework. Still seeing errors but it irritates me less now.

Wondering if my itchy hand will get to work on this again.

 

Digital Painting "with Rabbit"

Am on one week leave this week, so I decided to draw and paint.

Here are the progress pics.

I believe that my skills have improved!

Sketch.

Started painting.

WIP part 1

A face emerged.

WIP Part 2.

WIP Part 3.

The finished piece.

Version 1 done. 

Thinking of adding plants to the background.

another drawing

Am into a drawing frenzy these 2 weeks. ^_^ I am learning to use Photoshop to sketch and paint. Never good in painting but photoshop seems to make things slightly easier.

This is what I have done so far. Not fantastic but I am happy because I am improving in my skills. Call it a far-fetched dream but I believe I can be considered good in this one day!

Have a GREAT weekend!!

wordless Saturday

Orangetree First Proper Poster

I am so proud of myself. Finally made my very first poster for my blogshop. Will be putting it up on the blogshop in a couple of days' time. Please let me know what you think. ^_^

Thanks for sharing my happiness!!!

Love my loot!!!

Perhaps it is every beader's dream to own a proper tool set. Not only would they make the jewelry making process easier, they also enhance the overall experience (well, professional tools make me feel like a professional too, though I am far from one **LOL**). So I bought my very first professional BeadSmith tool set today... with hubby's money. *evil grin* I am so in love with them! 8 tools packed nicely in a blue pouch. Chain nose pliers, bent chain nose pliers, flat nose pliers...etc etc... wow! Can't wait to use them.

Also managed to get my hands on LOTS of Japanese clay and ceramic flowers. These are sooooo pretty, I am very tempted to buy the entire supply from the shop. These flower beads are made in Japan. They are rare and only few are available here. I grab alot whenever they are in stock. In the end, I spent close to $150 for the tool set and supplies. My miserable effort in saving money indeed. =P

Have a GREAT weekend.  **lots of hugs** Thanks for dropping by!   Sok Fung - thanks for being such a supporter. **heart**

My 2nd Figurine!

I bought my second figurine yesterday. ^_^ Beat Blades Haruka: Takamori Haruka is a 1/8 PVC figure. This babe costs SGD95, she was the last set on the shelf. I'm glad I got her. She's a real beauty!

Check out this blog "Shin-Otaku". Lots of updates on figurines, anime, JPop etc. He bought Takamori Haruka too and his photos are beautiful!! I have posted one of his photos below for your viewing pleasure.

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Store update (1 Jan 09) - I made one ring yesterday "My Little Garden". This is a fully adjustable ring. It is now available on my etsy. I have also included a photo of my rings placed side by side. Lovely view, isn't it?  =)

Results - My First Giveaway ^_^

We have a winner!!! Congratulations to Violetmoon (the no. 6th entry)!!!!  *wooohooo!!* *applause* Yeah! *dance around*

My most sincere thanks to Hermini (Geanie), Linda, Gaby, Midnight, Michelle, Violetmoon, Daniella, Rosnee, Jeh and Tygerkitty for leaving such sweet comments on my blog post. I am very encouraged by the feedback given. Thank you so much!

Bubblegum suger bracelet is the most loved design this time round. =)

Thank you once again for joining in the fun!

My First Giveaway ^_^

This is my first giveaway. I'm giving away this lovely pair of earrings which features lovely birds and heart-shaped rose pearls. Rules of the game are simple:-

1) Go to my etsy shop or blogshop.

2) Select one item which you love the most.

3) Post your comment under this post here on (a) which item you have selected and (b) explain why you love it.

4) One person per entry.

I will conduct a draw on 19 Dec 08 (10pm Singapore time) and post the result on this blog on 20 Dec 08 at 11am Singapore time. So please do check back. =) If you have difficulty in posting your comment, please feel free to e-mail it to me at phoebealeph@yahoo.com.sg

New purchases this month so far

It's geeky electronic month for me! I finally bought a wacom tablet after months of craving and lots of whinning. The wacom Intuos3 with dimensions 6x11 is a good size for me and it syncs perfectly with my LCD wide screen monitor.

To me, this is defintely better than getting a wacom bamboo as the bamboo's screen is too smooth which I find it hard to use with the pen. It is much cheaper than Cintiq and I believe Intuos is as easy to use even though you need to look at the LCD screen while working on the tablet. Trust me, it is really simple to use! ^_^

A week after I bought the tablet, my "hand-me-down" cpu decided it was time for it to stop running and die. I felt disappointed that I have to spend money getting a pc/ laptop as I really wanted to get a new bag soon.

DH was very patient with me while I shopped around for the right thing. Being a creature who focuses alot on looks, I decided to get a Sony Vaio SR13GN even though I know very well that I can get a cheaper one with exactly the same specification. Got the one in pink which costs me a whoppie SGD$2500. She's really a beauty, isn't she?

Thanks to DH, he assembled everything for me. I then took a picture of my new playground!

*Inspiration*

I get inspiration from:-

~ flowers. I love flowers, all types of flowers. I take pictures of wild flowers, flowers that bloom from people's pots (you know, those low balconies where people grow their own plants...) etc. My love for flowers prompted me to make jewelry with the floral theme *heart*

~ the beautiful stones and crystals I bought. You'd see my loot when you scroll down. *wink*

Many times my well of inspiration is pretty dry. I look at the same stone, the same findings for many weeks or months before I make anything.

I also don't sketch my design. I know many of the artists out there would sketch their designs and modify, refine before they proceed to create their beauties. I guess I am too lazy. I have lots of mental drawings but I never put them down on paper. Such ideas usually 'evaporate' (oh yes, I can't remember them) within 5 minutes or so. Talking about getting old! I'm very thankful though that despite having few creations, I have sales coming in, especially this year. My greatest encouragement comes from customers' happiness when they receive the parcel of goodies. It is indeed heartwarming when they tell me how beautiful the jewelry is. ^_^

The appreciation spurs me to buy more lovely beads and findings. So much joy I have when I see my loot spread out on the table!

Orangetree Happy Creation

It has been about 3 years since I started my hobby on 'bling-making'. I have made several friends who have the same hobby and found many treasures (gemstones, lampwork, bali beads etc) during my bling-making journey. Totally fun but expensive too.

Something I made yesterday. A very easy project. The lampwork bead is simply awesome! This is a long necklace with lampwork bead as focal, lots of crystal bicones and a cute teardrop phrenite. The chain itself is rose gold from Shiana LLC.

And Bubblegum Sugar is now listed on my etsy!