Maven - SOLD

Maven does anything that strikes her fancy and will refuse to follow conventions even if they are for her own good. Refusing to stand pretty against a plain background she chose to pose amongst a riot of colours, perhaps to stand shyly with the bouquet of peeking amongst the rose shrubbery. Maven stands at 3cm tall, neither amazonian nor lilliputian, in a strange juxtoposition of pride and bashfulness. No remakes.

Tropical Getaway - SOLD

Can't stand the sucky weather, well beat it at its own game and sync your ass with your wanderlust mind. Afterall it's not a good idea to have your mind on holiday while your ass is stuck in the air conditioned room. Sunnies, check, camera, check. While you're at it, i thought you'd need some motivation to have some fun. :)

Sunnies, check.

Camera, check.

Holiday dreaming only costs a mere SGD22 and as they say, the memories are priceless.

Justine - Sold

Justine couldn't help but pause and stop to look at the sweet lovey dovey birds looking far into the horizon. Bringing home the imagery with her in mind she took the time to pause during her meal to look at the delight on everyone's faces at dinner and the little joys she had in her life to be thankful for.

Justine measures 4cm excluding 14k gold plated earhooks.

Alicia - SOLD

Purple sweet goodness matched with faceted pink glass beads that sparkles by your feminine face. Alicia is perfect for those girly weekend dresses or your dainty office outfits that whispers lady with every soft fold of material. Alicia measures approx 4cm excluding 14k gold plated earhooks.

Out of Town

Hey babes,

Just a short heads up, i'll be out of town on work so if there are emails that come through between now and Sunday night do pardon me if i take a longer time to get back to you. In the meantime, continue browsing, enjoy your weekends. Maybe i will manage to squeeze some time to get some beads?

Love,
Dawne

Aoife & Meera - All Sold

Aoife White

Aoife Black

Meera Silver

Meera Gold

Aoife & Meera are equally stunning sisters in any form. Aoife & Meera measure 3cm excluding 14k gold plated or stainless steel earhooks.

Eloise - SOLD

Dangling chirpy pretties of leaves with encrusted diamante and cute as a button Karin's summer polymer clay rounds. Now if only the weather these days would be a temperate summer day with cool winds, just the way Eloise likes. For such a a fair lady, it would be a sin to disappoint her no? Eloise carries her poised self of 4cm without 14k gold plated earhooks. One piece only, no remakes available.

Dorothy - SOLD

Dorothy, brings home these pretty absinthe green brios from Emerald City for me to match these sparkly crystal encrusted rings. These green brios are the most gorgeous green glass beads i've ever set eyes upon. The light it catches matched with the golden hoops of crystals. Sparkly, pretty all at once. Dorothy measures 3.5cm excluding 14k gold plated ear hooks.

Marilyn - SOLD

Peach aventurine teardrops dangle off sprightly parakeets chirping in the lush summer garden singing tales of beauty, joy and wanderment. Makes every little thing so much more enjoyable. Marilyn measures an elegant 4cm excluding gold filled earhooks. Also available in 14k gold plated earhooks.

Glade - SOLD

Managed to squirrel away some time this weekend, so there i have some trinkets up for you girls again. I do need to sort out the statuses of some of the items here. I may slowly move some stuff on to etsy just so it's easier for me to maintain my inventory list, coz sometimes customers change their mind and i don't have so much time to sort it out. Hmm when the time comes i'll let you girls know. I'm almost typing verbatim. I hope you girls are all doing great, i really miss doing events and meeting up with u girls face to face. Boo hoo.

Zurapha - SOLD
2cm tall pendant with an equally petite prehnite brio and bling bling, all on a 20" 14k gold plated chain.

Raphael - SOLD
Using the same charming tiny prehnite brios, this time they dwell in bow tied arches measuring 2.3cm excluding 14k gold plated ear hooks. Prehnite is purported to be a stone of unconditional love as well as enhancing inner knowledge.

Preppy Chic - Sold

Strawberry loop-de-loop

Candy stripes

For the cute girls in us that never goes away. Each pair of earrings only come in 1 of each as i deplete my last few charms from last year's japan trip. I've managed to hoard quite a bit so as to last me for as long as i can. So here they are, simple, cutesy and adorable for you to relive the annoyingly cute, innocent and silly days when you were still in secondary school. Strawberry loop-de-loop measures 4cm, while Candy stripes measures 2.5cm, both dimensions exclude stainless steel earhooks.

Tooling Shed - ALL SOLD

Hammer, plier & wrench necklaces on rhodium chains of 26". Should you prefer a longer or shorter chain let me know and i'll adjust accordingly. All these necklaces are one-piece only.

Earrings

$15 - Bird in the Gardens - SOLD
Little birdies wound onto lattice frames for cherry blossoms.

Eleanor - Sold
Cubic zirconia butterflies atop porcelain tensha cylindrical beads

Blueberry Mocha - Sold
Sounding almost like a bubble tea concoction. Sometimes the weirdest things actually taste oddly yummy.

Pardon the not so nice pictures and scant description. Hopefully i'll have my weekends back soon and i can take nice pictures of the items i've made. :) By the way i'll be rather busy this week, if your orders do come through please understand that i may not be able to respond to you the quickest i can. :)

Cheerios,
Dawne

New Items

Hey peeps,

Frankly speaking last weekend's event wasn't entirely fantastic. I've tons of stuff made, but no time to take photos. Hopefully i manage to spare some time over the weekend, if i'm not busy with work related stuff. Maybe descriptions will be shorter and i'll let the pictures do the talking. So cheerios! And if you were one of those who popped by my stall and was thinking of getting something but didn't but are looking at my site now. Well let's put it this way, i'll be busy sunday afternoon. So, yeah.

Love,
Dawne

RSC Block Party - How Tos

How to get there & shuttle bus schedules. To illustrate in slightly more familiar terms perhaps would be that if it were me, i'd come out from the exit of Plaza Singapura, near Carrefour & Toast Box which leads to the taxi stand (which also will be the pick up point of the shuttle bus). On your left should be the entrance to the carpark of PS. If you were to walk along the path towards The Cathay, shortly after the carpark of PS there is a staircase that you see on the map above. Taking it all the way up will lead you to Sinema Old School. I have yet been assigned with a stall / lot number so once i have details on that you'll be kept informed.

Beyond just the flea market, there are also movie screenings at Sinema Old School by our local filmmakers Tan Siok Siok, Tan Pin Pin & Eric Lin You Wei. There are also DJs from Home Club spinning, all for an oft heard cause that's been running through our everyday commentary. I will make some eco-friendly jewelry based on parts that some of my colleagues have donated. So if these are jewelry that my colleagues don't wear and have passed on to me, they will definitely be unique, afterall i'm not buying the parts from the stores. ;P All in the name of exclusivity eh. I guess we can all do our small little part wherever we can. If you wish to donate your jewelry that you don't wear anymore or have never worn before, for me to redesign, bring it down and i'll see what i can do! Head here for more info on the RSC Block Party and see you there!

Love,
Dawne

Puppy for adoption

This message came along from Mandy of Crafted With Love. Please pass on the message if you can, i do have it in email format, just drop me a mail and i'll forward it along to you.


This 2 month old puppy was found abandoned in Tanjong Pagar. The person who
found him wants to send him to SPCA where he will be put down. Please pass
this email around to anyone who might be interested. Details as shown:

Breed - Cross breed
Gender - Male
Color - Mixed of black, brown and white
Temperament - Sweet natured, curious and gentle. Very good with children

Whoever is interested in adopting him, please contact the person at
98383820. Thanks.

Glimpse a treat

Just so i fulfill my promises. I'll sneak a few more along the way, whatever i can make i guess. :)

RSC Block Party

Hey darlings,

Yes finally something is up. I've been squirreling supplies but very few pieces have actually been done. Well dang nobody told me working life would leave me zonked after the work day and on weekends everybody wants you and the sun isn't 24hours which means i can't take as many pictures as i like. I so need a strobe light to take pictures at home. Anyways, news news news. Earring Addict is heading up to Sinema Old School, 11B Mt Sophia (behind Plaza Singapura) on the 19th July (Sat) from 11am to 6pm to sell her warez. I will try to take sneak peeks of the things i've made as before. No promises, if i can't then you can do just one thing, pop by and have a look for yourself! I'll be posting more information on how to get there and things like that and of course sneak peeks. I promise, at least 3 pictures, if i don't you're free to head by and nag at me for not doing so. Promise?

Love,
Dawne

Svetlana - SOLD

Svetlana Zakharova, colourful, enigmatic, lithe and strong. At 18, she was named principal dancer for the Bolshoi Ballet. Theatre has always entranced many, just like Svetlana, with a vibrant personality it is hard to escape its draw. The captivating violet pansies in Karin's lovely rounds have been matched with howlite brios dyed fuchsia for added drama. Svetlana stands 5cm tall, excluding 14k gold plated earhooks.

Trees of change - SOLD

Plant a seed, grow a tree
In rhodium, gold and filigree
Whisk me up and ruffles my leaves
See me grow into a big strong tree

Erina - SOLD

Dear Erina the heartbreaker,
With pure white glass tears dripping down those beautiful orbs you call eyes, one can only hear the sound of the heart shattering, while desperately trying to soothe your little heart that races in trepidation and fear. Bring this girl home if you may, and take the duties of a caretaker's out of my hands. For this girl may scurry in fear in her tiny little 4cm frame, a tender arm around her shoulders from a well meaning-ed mother and a soothing lullaby will ease it all, far beyond a caretaker's hands and song.

Yours sincerely,
Caretaker

P.S. Yes adoption fees is at SGD22 and there's only 1 child, not a single more.

Freya - SOLD

Darling little chirpies on tensha like porcelain beads. Traditionally tensha beads are acrylic based, however these are porcelain versions in elongated rectangular puff shape. Rather matching for an idyllic afternoon with tea and scones. Maybe a day without the scorching heat and clingy humidity would go just fine for a perfect afternoon. All gold accents are 14k gold plated.

Wood Jasper Necklace - Sold

Wood jasper torpedo beads with 14k gold plated daisy spacers to spruce up your spiffy work shirt. Perfect with a high collar to showcase the rustic looking beads. More views here and modelled here. Equally lovely for your earthy mum too!

Mother's Day Customization Special

*click on the picture to enlarge

Alright basically it's a pick and choose what you want and i'll do it all up for you. If you've seen special charms i've used before in other items, feel free to request, coz to take a picture of ALL my charms is gonna be quite a killer. Likewise with my polymer clay beads, semi precious stones, etc. I think you darlings know the drill. Alright til then! Off to work for me. =)

Mother's Day Bag Charms -ALL SOLD-

Bag Charm 1 - Cool Puss
-SOLD-

Bag Charm 2 - Blue Jeans
*chalcedony onion brio, mini lucite vintage rose cab
-SOLD-

Bag Charm 3 - Sunshine
*daisy cab
-SOLD-

Bag Charm 4 - Jetsetter
-SOLD-

Bag Charm 5 - Cherish the queen
*cherish brass tab, vintage lucite cab, crown charm
-SOLD-

Yep i've finally done up a collection for your lovely mothers if you haven't bought them presents already. The bag charms are highly customizable if you want them with lockets, without, swop the mother brass charm with the heart mother brass charm, just indicate your preference as you check out. If i have time i'll do up a customization sheet for you to pick and choose. In the meantime here they are, grab them while you can.

Woodland Creatures - SOLD

Since we're going ecologically conscious, here's one little necklace to champion the cause. No, not entirely since we're chopping trees for fashion now. These cute little woodland creatures were laser cut for precision, to attain maximum detail in attention to detail Germany. I love how these organic items are now part of fashion, very chic i say. Strung on leather cord for flexibility, length adjustable from 12" (choker length) to 22". Pendant measures 6cm in height and 4cm width. If you'd prefer it on 14k gold plated chains or rhodium chains, indicate your preference when you drop me a mail. Full length image here.

Tribeca - SOLD

For a period of time i was rather fascinated with shell and mother of pearl beads, and i guess the fascination is back with a twist. In fact i've come to notice that abalone shells are one of the few beads that has really interesting shapes to play with. Most gemstones tend to come with rather similar cuts and for a person like me who relies on shapes of materials a lot as a design factor, i'm also beginning to feel a little stifled. So imagine my delight to find such a lovely shape to work with! I've kept it really simple so as not to detract from the high sheen and unique qualities of the abalone shell. Tribeca measures 3.5cm excluding stainless steel earhooks. Wires used are argentium silver.

Wing Accents - SOLD

Decided to do a bit of wire crafting to experiment and see what i could do with a one time try without ruining the wire. Guess i did a pretty ok job huh. Imported black cubic zirconia butterflies and brass swallow charms on tarnish resistant wires. Wing Accents measures 4.5cm excluding 14k gold plated earhooks.

Naomi - Sold

Naomi celebrates spring by lying down on the grass and watching the azure skies cloak the days with colours soft and cheery. Imported yellow cubic zirconia butterflies, aquamarine nuggets, swarovski crystals with full sterling and argentium silver hooks, chains and wires. Naomi's kinda zesty, a good way to inject some life into 2008 after its first quarter. Measures 5cm excluding sterling silver earhooks.

Dusk - SOLD

I finally gave in to my sickness of over 3 weeks and saw a doctor. Not surprisingly he told me it's clearing up, but gave me an mc and insisted i take a good rest and not go to work. So here i am taking pictures of a necklace i completed over the weekend. This little darling would be rather charming against a crisp shirt or blouse, quite lovely for work i'd say. The bronzite oval, zebra jasper coin and cream pearls make for a rather elegant do. More close up shots of it here, here and here. Dusk measures 22.5" inclusive of pendant. One piece only.

Kitty on a stove - SOLD

Brass kitty charm sits atop a white hot stove all this while being dangled from a 14k gold plated chain. No kittens were harmed in the processed of this necklace. Kitty & stove measures approx 4cm, while chain measures approx. 26", adjustable to wearer's preference. Kitty on a stove in more flattering light, here.

Lisianthus - Sold

The lilac hues have continued, perhaps i could stretch this into a monthly theme. That'll be quite an interesting concept to ponder upon. I've decided to work with Sagit's lovely polymer clay beads from Israel. With lovely mocha and violet blooms, I've matched the elements to the colors in the clay bead with a wooden donut, gold trimmings, glass beads of the lilac shade and an amethyst nugget.

I love how the shape of the amethyst nugget gives the bracelet a slightly chunkier feel without losing the feminine feel, while the wooden donut and gold trimmings is a play on more elements than i usually do within a bracelet. But i do like the overall outcome to it. *beams*

Incidentally Lisianthus also symbolises an outgoing person. Some other interesting flowers and what they mean include Alstroemeria - friendship, Lilac - youthful innocence, Orchid - belle. Find out more about what some other flowers mean here.

I will plant you a lilac tree - SOLD

As promised, I will plant you a lilac tree is a little darling of lilac roses and aquamarine faceted diamonds. I will plant you a lilac tree measures a petite 3cm excluding earhooks.

"'Tell me what you remember most about home,' Dick asked me one evening.

'A lilac tree,' I said. 'It bloomed every May around the time of Mama's birthday. Papa was a romantic; he would stand under the tree and sing songs of lilacs and love to her. The memory is so vivid in my mind, I can almost smell the lilacs now.'

'One day, when this is over, I'll plant you a lilan bush. Perhaps it will grow old and become a tree, like the one you remember.'

For that brief moment, I allowed my heart to swell with joy."

I Will Plant You A Lilac Tree, Laura Hillman.

Sometimes while naming my earrings, I come across books and things that pique my interest. This is one of them. Maybe in time i'll get to appreciate the story behind Laura Hillman. To feel for an object of nostalgia that fills your heart with so much joy is a personal discovery. I like personal discoveries. *smile*

lacuna

lacuna \luh-KYOO-nuh\, noun;
plural lacunae \luh-KYOO-nee\ or lacunas::
1. A blank space; a missing part; a gap
2. (Biology) A small opening, depression, or cavity in an anatomical structure.

The exodus of wives, relatives, friends and hangers-on had left a big howlinglacuna which wrapped the homestead in webs of glorious nostalgia.
-- Moses Isegawa, Abyssinian Chronicles

So I've disappeared for 3 weeks now. I was busy job hunting on the first, and busy working on the 2nd & 3rd. I'm slowly trying to work my way around my work and life and continue this. Rest assured I won't close down Earring Addict, simply because I've been ordering way too many beads even when I haven't been crafting and i'm too selfish to sell the gorgeous beads to someone else. So, give me some time to work around my current schedule and i'll be back! Alright i'll aim for an upload or two this Saturday or Sunday. If i don't do it you girls are welcome to hound me for it. =)

Maybe i should share a little bit on what i'm doing since i'm on this topic as well, sorta like a quick update. I'm working in an advertising agency as an account executive and basically i'm the middleman between the client and our creative team. My job is to translate what my client wants to the creative team. So this is what i do for work right now. I took a B.Psych before this thinking i would one day save the youths or help people from their suffering. After 3 years I realised i'm not mentally strong enough to help other ppl for a vocation. It really takes a lot out of anyone and I don't think i am up for that. Kudos to those who do it for work everyday, they really are true unsung heroes.

Earring Addict kind of got me very into marketing and analysing consumer behaviour, which was one of my interests way before psychology. In fact i'd credit that to my ex-boss in sales for all his wonderful insights. I don't see advertising very far off from psychology, although my parents may not really think so. Afterall consumer behavior is a facet of human behavior. So, yep. =)

And since I managed to go off tangent while typing the above paragraph to churn out this paragraph below I guess i'll leave it around for you girls to know a little bit more about me.

Earring Addict also returned me to a hobby which i enjoyed when I was 12yrs old. Yes i started making jewelry then. I remember buying beads from this little shop in Toa Payoh central. It's also the shop where i subsequently bought lots of thread to make friendship bands. Then i stopped. I took 4 years of art, never got too good in it, but i did particularly well in jewelry design. I guess that part of me never ever went away and i'm quite happy to be back into it once again. Earring Addict has a much more stronger meaning to me than anything else because it showed me what i really liked, throughout the years, and perhaps dare i say, good at. To find something that you have a natural flair for and something that you enjoy is something i hope everyone finds in their lifetime. It is also why i won't give it up, coz this holds much more meaning to me than anything. Ok this is getting a bit way to soppy and mushy, but yes now you know why I embrace Earring Addict more as time goes by. Maybe one day i'll go get a proper degree in jewelry design and fulfill my dream of being a jewelry designer and a jewelry shop owner, much like my dream was when I was 14. In the meantime bear with my absence, but i'll be back with prettier and more charming designs that comes from my heart. Ahh the bliss.

Love,
Dawne