It was another Girls Day Out. My girlfriends and I, 10 of us, went for high tea at Carousel, my favorite restaurant. I always look forward going out with them and as usual we had a lovely time eating and chatting. It’s really wonderful being with friends and some of them I have known for 2o over years.
The date gave me reason to discard my Cinderfella rags and put on something nice. Nothing great or flashy as I have always been a simple person. A few hours before leaving home I managed to string a bracelet, do a simple wiring for a ring and make 2 simple pins to match my outfit. I was wearing a polka dots skirt and a white top. Since I have some black onyx and Swarovski pearls in my collection I beaded my accessories in black and white to suit my outfit. I guess that is the advantage of having knowledge of beading. You can easily create something, even at the last minute, and voila - you have new accessories.
The beautiful pearl watch was a gift from this group of friends last year. Bracelet in black onyx and white pearls.
Pearl ring with butterfly charm. I had a great time flashing it.
Onyx pin with Swarovski crystals.
To all the friends I know and love, online and offline, the poem (author unknown) is for all of you girls and guys.
that dwells within the Heart,
and you don’t know how it happens
or when it gets its start.
But the happiness it brings you
always gives a special lift,
and you realize that friendship
is God’s precious gift.
January 19th, 2008 at 5:14 am
I love high tea…lucky you! Wah, boleh tahan, all this dressing up…must show us the whole pix lei…
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January 19th, 2008 at 11:28 am
Your beaded jewelry must have been very good conversation pieces at your gathering. I like them too.
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January 19th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
I cannot show you whole picure or the accessories would look small and you’re not able to see them.
January 19th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Evelyn-ha..ha..not too sure whether the items made good conversation pieces or not, but my friends were not given choice but to notice them and expected to compliment me. They like to entertain this nutty friend of theirs who likes to show off.
January 20th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
What golden hands you have! Not only to you wear something special and it makes special feeling for your meeting too, but you make acessories for this meeting! This I understand, is the great preparation to pass some time with friends!
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January 22nd, 2008 at 5:41 am
It wasn’t a great preparation. It took me silghtly over an hour to get all the accessories done because the patterns are simple. It’s just that sometimes I am vain.
January 24th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
:))) If you’ve asked ME to do it, you had to wait till today surely )))
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January 25th, 2008 at 3:32 am
Liudmila - If you have the tools and me as your teacher it will not be much problem.
January 26th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
;)))
It would be enough if you continue to give me inspiration, but… I’ll remember it to you… Now I have beads of cornelian (to become wealthy-wealthy) and want to make mala of 108 pieces from it. But the holes are so tight that the needle does not pass. Give me an idea what to do with it. I wanted this mala sooo much…
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January 27th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Usually a beader or jeweller use a hole reamer to enlarge holes of beads. Unless you know someone who has it, you will need to buy one which is a waste.
January 27th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
Mmmm… I think I have to try with fishing-line. I did not wanted it for this aim.
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January 27th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
I can’t believe you were able to start and complete those pieces before you went to your lunch! They’re beautiful!