Undergoing Maintenance & Repairs *Update

Heya peeps, I've noticed that the site's layout is not appearing the way it should. It's currently undergoing some recoding to return it back to normal. Thanks for the heads up K! So 'bare' (couldn't resist a pun, even though it's really bad) with this layout while I try to get things back to what it was. Or maybe it's time for a template change, leave a comment and let me know. =)

*Hmm that didn't take so long afterall. But if you're still not viewing the site right, leave a comment! If you think this layout sucks leave a comment too! Although I've been known to have selective hearing. Heh.

Love,
Dawne

Jennifer - SOLD

Cool natural greens to temper your blushing pink cheeks this summer. Simple and swingingly chic, glass teardrops and 14K gold plated filligree. Measures approx. 4cm excluding earhooks.

Sarah - SOLD

A dainty mismatched pair, white agate carved roses, tensha blooms with petite gold chrysanthemums and a floral filligree. Mismatched don't always have to spell funky, they can also be ladylike and pretty! Measures approx 4cm excluding 14K gold plated earhooks.

Madison - SOLD

Madison is a cheery piece filled with sunny warm yellow rays. Beginning from the tiny yellow flowers atop the bow-tie 14k gold frame to the sun flower blooms in the lovely polymer clay beads. Measures approx 5.5cm excluding earhooks. These are almost shoulder dusters!

Kimberley - SOLD

Kimberley features lavender based clay beads with pink roses against a summery sky. Wearing a light rose sundress, Kimberley oozes feminine charm and a light hearted feel. Perfect for a cheery sundress or for the days when you feel pretty and girly. A really pretty pair of earrings I must say, rather charming. Measures approx 5cm excluding earhooks. Exclusive rights sold, no remakes.

Roseanne - SOLD

Red roses on a black based tensha atop black cubic zirconia teardrops. Elegant in an understated manner. Good as a mother's day gift as well. White gold plated ear hooks and sterling silver wirework. Measures approx 4cm. One piece only, no remakes.

Results!

As I've mentioned, results will be released today. So for those who've taken part, thank you for taking the time and effort to come up with the pictures. I really appreciate your show of support! The winners will be receiving an email from me shortly. =) Hopefully with this, you've found new interesting ways to wear your Earring Addict creations. Earrings don't always have to be earrings and necklaces don't always have to go around your neck.

*I'll be a little slow these few weeks with my assignments breathing down my neck, so do forgive me if I may be slower and not updating this site as frequently. I will update soon enough, with one piece already on my table waiting to take its mugshot. =) Have a great week ahead!

Love,
Dawne

Aveline - SOLD

These abalone shell 3 cm donuts are simply gorgeous with its smooth luster and luminance. Sterling silver wires and white gold plated ear hooks.

Melody - SOLD

Blue Karin lentils and white roses. Simple enough for daily wear but always eyecatching in a (not so?) subtle way. Measures approx 3.5cm excluding ear hooks. Yes another no remakes piece simply because it's the last pair of lentils from her.

Pardon my succinct descriptions, I'm kinda running dry in the brain bank using them for my essays. =(

Kristal - SOLD

Kristal is a jumble of swarovskis, carnelian nuggets and all things flowery. Rose brass charms on 14K ring, carnelian nuggets, pink and mint green swarovskis on the left. To the right gold plated leaf filligree with wired crystals in shades of green and pink. I've made the wiring look as simple and clutter free as possible while retaining it's strength, gotta say it's not as easy as it looks. Measures approx 5cm without ear hooks. No remakes.

Miyuki - SOLD

Miyuki 1 & 2 with tensha like pretty blooms. Choose your design and your ear studs in silver or gold plated options. One piece only.

Fun Stuff *Update

A little fun n games for those who're Earring Addicts. Here's how to play, show me how creative you are at wearing your Earring Addict creation. I've done a photo collage to illustrate, while I was at it, some camwhoring to destress you guys. So show me in as many ways and as creative as possible how you wear your earrings, bracelet, necklace, bag charm. 1 item but multiple ways. There will be 3 prizes up for grabs (postage not included) for your show of enthusiasm and support. Contest ends this Friday, 20th April '07 Saturday, 21st April '07, 2359 hours. Results will be released on Monday. Are in you or what?!

*Update: I'll extend the deadline so that those of you who're busy at work on weekdays have a chance to take part. No excuses now!

Trista - SOLD

Corporate glam with a bit of funk n jazz and edginess. Lemonade cool carved roses and mint green swarovski crystals. Ironically Jacqueline put up a similar piece hours ago. Apparently we've got telepathy, considering our sources for the roses are different. We just bought the 14K gold trimming together without discussing what we were planning to do with it. Lol. Measures 5cm excluding earhooks.

Esther - SOLD

Esther is the simple kind of pretty, she's petite and cute, although she can be really loud. But still she loves everything sweet. Happy Birthday girl. Measures 2.3cm excluding ear hooks.

Galadriel - the Lady of Light - SOLD

A griffin brass charm on buffalo turquoise. This has more blue than the ones I used in the earrings and this is due to more copper being present during it's formation. Buffalo turquoise hold a very dear place in my heart due to it's rarity and the way the colors form. I suppose that's also why I prefer working with semi precious stones. Every stone has it's own personality, character and its own beauty. Even with a remake you hardly ever get a same piece, unlike glass beads and crystals. May Galadriel bring light into your life and enlighten you in the areas you need help with. Buffalo turquoise measures 4cm x 3cm, while the griffin measures 4.5cm. 14K necklace closed with a spring clasp measures 24 inches. One piece only no remakes, Japanese Source.

*P.S. From now I'll add Japanese Source in the description with pieces that have been sourced from Japan, so that I don't have to write a long repetitive story about where it came from. Afterall I did spend quite a bit on beads so there'll be quite a number of Japanese Sourced items to tag. =)

Angeline - SOLD

For the friend who loves yellow and cheery stuff, I've named this after her. Flat lemon glass teardrops topped with cheery tenshas. How not to make your day better, do not look at this pair of earrings. Measures approx. 3.5cm.

Gardenia - SOLD

Gardenia features a filligree that projects its name. Pictures and imagery of vines entwined around bamboo canes in a vineyard that produces premium wine in the dark of the night. Mystic and bewitched the couple holds hands as they lie down in the wait for sunrise before they run free in the fields barefooted against the azure sky. The Japanese imported filligree and swarovski crystals add up to 4.5cm tall.

Snow White - Sold

Simple Snow White features white jade rounds measuring 15mm capped with black flower cloisonne bead caps on white gold plated ear hooks. Simple and stunning.

Retail Price: SGD18 / USD12

Charlotte Mini - SOLD

Charlotte Mini features a apple toggle closure and grey wooden hoops holding a bunch of cream, mauve and violet pearls in varying shapes and sizes. The wooden hoops measure 2.7cm across while rhodium chains measure 21". Necklace ends slightly above bust area.

Mt Fuji & Cherry Blossoms - SOLD

Its intricate detailings remind me of the papercutting project I did for my 'O's. I'm quite tempted to do that again, maybe when I have more free time. 24K gold plated filligree showcasing Japan's pride, Mt Fuji & its pretty cherry blossoms.

A pity I didn't get to see Mt Fuji, falling asleep on the train during the only opportunity to catch a glimpse of it. Although that isn't exactly a regret, because I'd much prefer to climb it and appreciate it right in front of me. So I promise myself a trip to Japan again, spending more time and more money there. Haha. Hopefully in the really near future.

Japan's pride is strung on 14K gold chains and closed with a spring clasp.

Freedom Fighters - SOLD

Fiesty birds who fly for freedom in the clear blue skies. The blue ovals turn electric blue as it absorbs light in the picture and shows you its steely resolve and confidence as it absorbs the energies of the surrounding to feed its soul and mission. These Freedom Fighters won't give up and would never succumb to their enemy, the soul-less and those afraid to imagine, preferring to commit kamikaze over surrender. Exclusive piece, no remakes.

Kitschy Love - SOLD

Yes, totally kitschy with fuchsia and turquoise hearts. The turquoise hearts are pretty special with its intricate detailing. For one who loves details and appreciates the big picture. Cherubs and ring of Love brass charms on 14K chains and bag clasp. Yet another well seasoned traveller who leaves parts of her heart in Japan and US. Perfect for your BFF to tell her how much you love her.

Izanne - SOLD

Clear tensha with gold and white floral designs from Japan and US imported champagne cubic zirconia teardrops. This is definitely a seasoned traveller by all means and she still looks so perky and primmed up, ready for any occasion. Wired up with gold filled wire and 14k ear hooks. Measures approx 4cm excluding ear hooks.

Lockets of Love - SOLD

Locket 1 - Sold

Locket 2 - SOLD

2 locket designs on 14K gold plated chains and heart toggles, similar to Mother's Love. Both lockets are able to accommodate 2 pictures on the front and back cover. Locket 1 is approx 3cm tall and 2.4cm wide, while Locket 2 is approx 2cm in diameter. Length of chain is open to your specification.

Alternatively you can add these lockets to existing designs of necklaces, bracelets or bag charms.

Openstage @ *scape

Yep, that's right another trip to town. This Saturday, 14th Apr, join us at *scape youth park where there'll be flea markets (Look for me at Stall 1), music workshops and live bands. Flea market starts from 2pm - 9pm. There are stalls still available for rent, if you're interested in taking a stall to sell some of your 2nd hand precious goods head on down to www.openstage.tv to register. Hope to see you there!

By the way the goodies have been given out, thanks for your support dearies! *muah*

Love,
Dawne

Umeko - SOLD

Umeko is really distinctive in terms of shape, length and color. Definitely for the bold and confident. Dagger shaped, 6.5cm excluding white gold plated earhooks and ooh crimson red. Clear acrylic encases these Japanese patterned cloth.

Mother's Love - SOLD

I know a rather unoriginal sounding name. Anyhoo that's not the point right? Brass charm on a 18" 14K chain with a heart toggle closure. Simple for a fashion forward mom. Another for your grandmother?
Mother charm measures approx 5.5cm across and 2.2cm at it's tallest point. Grandma charm measures similar dimensions.

I've got 2 mother and 2 grandma charms (US imported) in total so if you wanna grab them for your mom or grandma, you gotta grab them fast. You can also attach a mother or grandma charm to a bag charm for something less attention-grabbing.

Brenda - SOLD

Gold speckles on white based encased in clear glass beads enjoys an afternoon swing in the pink acrylic hoops (from Japan). I've come to notice that the Brendas I know are sweet pretty ladies so what better name for this piece! Approx 3.5cm in length and 2cm wide, measurements exclude ear hooks.

Of cherubs & love - SOLD

Cutesy alert! Well, not exactly cutesy but the fuchsia hearts are really striking!! My mum loves them a lot. I took 4 and she's like why are you taking so little, continues putting more of the beads into the bag. Lol. She's so cute really. Brass winged cherubs facing different directions. Measures approx 4cm excluding earhooks.

Celia - SOLD

Dainty strands of gold plated chains with interspersed swarovski crystals. Very organic look for the beach babe in town or with a bohemian skirt. Measures approx 4.5cm excluding earhooks.

Easy Peasy Japanesey - ALL SOLD

Megumi, Haruko & Kumiko - ALL SOLD

Hmm on the contrary Japanese isn't that easy to master! Most of them speak minimal english so it's actually pretty tough to converse and ask for simple stuff. But they're oh so helpful and it really makes up for all the language barriers. Also interesting is that there are a lot of Chinese nationals working in Japan. So we were saved each time we went to a restaurant coz nearly every restaurant we went to we bumped into someone who could speak mandarin. Saved!

Alright onto earrings, Megumi, Haruko & Kumiko. I also call it Le Petit Collection, it's very adorable and cute. Thought i'd keep things simple for these. One of each, no remakes, until I go to Japan again or find someone who's going there. Megumi measures approx 1.1cm across while Haruko & Kumiko are approx 1.9cm across.

Mae - SOLD

Mae is nature cool with green jasper and carved roses of a stone which I'm not too sure of its origins. For the calm, cool and collected. Measures approx 4cm excluding 14K gold filled earhooks.

It's rather funny how I used to not like roses and never thought that I'd be using carved roses to such extent in my works. But now I think that they add a feminine touch to a pair of simple stones, just like in this case. Still simple but not to the extent of blah-ness. I've got more carved roses from Japan in case you were wondering why I'm yakking on about them and I nearly fell in love with the entire section in the gemstore while I was there. My other comp crashed and some of my photos are buried at the moment. Give me some time while I resurrect them from the dead.

Susan - SOLD

Simple pretty lovelies to allow these pretty cloisonned butterflie stand out. Against the gold frame, it's a picture of youth, fun and feminity. Measures approx 3.5cm excluding earhooks.

Melinda - SOLD

Zebra jasper topped with bronzed flowers snuggling cream pearls. Yummilicious. I think i have a tendency towards stones that are chocolate colored. Measures approx 4cm excluding bronze plated earhooks.

A tidbit about Zebras
"African bushmen of Guinea refer to these stripes in their native Madango as "sukuku" which means "lightning" and plays an important role in the customs of the eastern region of Kankan. In ancient beliefs it was thought zebras were sent by the spirit of lightning and rain to remind people that time changes, good seasons of abundant fertility might turn out to be droughts, that giving life may take another's life away, that black can't exist without white."
Source: Wikipedia

Mandy - Cobachon Close-up

Oooh and swans swimming in the pond! Very Enid Blyton.

Mandy - SOLD

Country cottages and fields on a cobachon for that distinctive vintage look. Found these lovely cobachons in Japan and flipped every bead in the bin there was to make sure I got the best out of the bin. Then scoured high and low to get a backing that fit the cobachon of this size. I tend to fall in love with beads too easily and this is one of them. Firstly it so reminds me of Enid Blyton stories and the vintage feel is unimitable. Secondly it's definitely unique, coz I've never seen them around. Okay before I start rambling off track, topped with peach aventurine carved roses and a little teeny weeny butterfly charm and tassles. I think i've got the entire look down to pat. Whimsical yet coquettish. Kinda reminds you of love at sweet 16. Oh and the blushing cheeks. Pendant drops 8cm including tassles, while necklace measures 22 inches (ends around bust area).

Seraphina - SOLD

Picture jasper donuts with med emerald, topaz and gold toned swarovski crystals. Lovely with a white top and a simple necklace. A piece of art by nature on 14K ear hooks.

Blue Crush - SOLD

Pretty pale blue carved roses sit atop brilliant sapphire blue teardrop briolettes. Suitable for the lady who's unconventionally stylish. Red roses? Bah. Even better wear them with blue nail polish. Who said electrifying colors are reserved for fashion seasons. Set your own trends. Measures 3.5 excluding white gold plated earhooks, sterling silver wires.

Joan - SOLD

Lovely blue and red handmade polymer clay pillows with sapphire crystals and similar toned matte czech glass beads on silver chains. Measures approx. 4.5cm. Perfect for casual wear.

Nadine - SOLD

Nadine is a funloving pair of earrings. See no evil, speak no evil and hear no evil monkeys with amethyst glass beads and swarvoskis on a vintaged loop. Measures 3.5cm across. Something to end the weekend with, fun and lots of cheer. No more fears of monday blues then. =)

Selina - SOLD

Pretty danglies, perfect for the fuss free lady who sticks to a single pair of earring that can carry her across occasions. 14K hooks, measures 5cm excluding earhooks.

Sandy - SOLD

Something different from the usual stuff I make. Bag charm of calcite aragonite (the big yellow one), rose quartz flower, blue lace agate and carnelian nuggets. Colorful jumble on 14k gold plated bag charm. Measures 9cm / 3.5 inches.

Antoinette - SOLD

I'm baaaaaack!! Albeit a little under the weather (curses under my sickly breath). First up pictures of creations, I'll take some time to resize all the pictures of my trip and a little post about it is in order.
Lovely old world charm with the shy bronzed flowers snuggling little bronzed swarovski pearls atop buffalo turquoise pillows. The buffalo turquoise never fails to steal my heart. Measures 4cm excluding 14k ear hooks.