Z.e.e's

Customised earrings

zees_jewellery@hotmail.com — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 15:00:27 GMT

Charm Bracelet - Black Beauty (customised)

zees_jewellery@hotmail.com — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:59:53 GMT

Charm Bracelet - Jewelled Slipper (customised)

zees_jewellery@hotmail.com — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:58:35 GMT

Charm Bracelet - Paris Love (customised)

zees_jewellery@hotmail.com — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:57:22 GMT

Happy 2010!

zees_jewellery@hotmail.com — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:56:10 GMT

I wish you health, I wish you well, and happiness galore.
I wish you luck for you and friends; what could I wish you more?
May your joys be as deep as the oceans, your troubles as light as its foam.
And may you find, sweet peace of mind, where ever you may roam.

Here's gifting this Irish saying to you
May 2010 bring you everything you hope it to be
Happy New Year!!

Elyse

zees_jewellery@hotmail.com — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:01:34 GMT

Priced at $20

Sweet, endearing and elegant. You can pair this darling with almost anything. Made with Czech glass flowers and beads, semi-precious teardrops and swarovski pearls. This one is a real head turner for those who like subtle and princessy!

Approx 3cm from base of earring hook.

Anna

zees_jewellery@hotmail.com — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 10:57:00 GMT

Priced at $20

A statement piece with bold shades of green hues, studded with faux diamonds and petite clay flowers. Also made with Czech glass beads and 2 toned semi-precious stones. Be charmed by this one!

Approx 5cm from base of earring hook.

Bella (sold)

zees_jewellery@hotmail.com — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 10:53:40 GMT

Priced at $20

I'm going to be biased here and say that this is my favourite pair of the lot! I love the blend of miniature clay flowers and little blue flower cameos, complete with a sprinkling of colourful glass beads below.

Approx 4.5cm from base of earring hook.

Sweetheart (sold)

zees_jewellery@hotmail.com — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 10:50:55 GMT

Priced at $20

Baby blue and white hues with gorgeous heart filigrees. I love the dreamy look of this pair, feels like cloud nine!

Approx 3cm from base of earring hook.

Snow Queen (sold)

zees_jewellery@hotmail.com — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 10:44:51 GMT

Priced at $20

Classic gold and pearls, coupled with warm caramel shades make this pair totally yummylicious.

Approx 4.5cm from base of earring hook.

More bentos!

zees_jewellery@hotmail.com — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:07:05 GMT

(Rice cakes, Teriyaki chicken, Fish Tofu, Honey Tomatoes/Peas, Star-shaped Spam cutouts, Strawberry/Grapes)

Have been trying my hand at more bento making! It's a nice way to eat healthy and cute. And pretty economical too. Only troublesome bit is having to wake up extra early on a weekday to prepare it. At least its something to look forward to for lunch!

A bento 'picnic' I'd prepared for me and a friend. We found a lovely roof-top garden in the building and had our lunch which was nice for a change. My friend made egg pudding for dessert which was really yums!

Close up of our rice cakes which I made the night before and refrigerated them. I'd packed a set of 3 into individual boxes. If you're wondering what that silver triangular thing is, its cheese. We had cheese and crackers after that.

Unfortunately, the rice cakes were a little too hard as I didn't thaw them enough after taking them out from the fridge. I used seaweed cutouts for the eyes, mouth, and nose. I also inserted spam cut outs inbetween the rice cakes to keep them from sticking together.

My veggie and fruit box. I'd put them into individual cases but I guess they spilled over while carrying them around.

An earlier attempt at bento making. Before finding the punchers for the eyes/nose/mouth, I used raisins instead. I was very pleased to find the puncher at a steal for $5.90 only at an art and craft shop! Those I saw at the Sanrio shop were selling for a lot more. Putting on the face details is actually quite tedious and requires lots of patience! My mum helped me with them. :)

I usually try to vary the main meat dish a little. This one has meatballs and chye sim (preserved vegetables) from dinner the night before. I made extra and kept them separately for use for my bentos.

I had carrot cutouts which were really hard to make! I also strung tomatoes and quail eggs together, kebab style. For dessert, I had blueberries on a stick and konnyaku jelly. The jelly keeps very well and you don't have to worry about it melting. Presentation-wise, very pretty too!

One thing to bear in mind when making bentos is that the food you prepare has to keep well and hygienic. Especially if you're bringing them for work or school. For me, if I know the bentos will be out for a few hours before lunch, I usually pack the food which requires refrigeration in a separate container (e.g. rice cakes + cheese + tofu), and pop it into the fridge once I reach work. The rest like the teriyaki chicken can keep out quite well since the air-con in my office is pretty cold. If you've a microwave near you, its even better cos you can heat up the food and enjoy a warm meal!

Ok till next time!

Bento Love

zees_jewellery@hotmail.com — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:44:46 GMT

Hello!

I know, its been super long since my last post! There's so much to update inbetween, I don't know where to begin. Rather than try, I shall just sum up in pictures what I'm up to these days. While jewellery-making will always remain one of my first loves, I'm also trying to expand my creativity into other arenas as well, the latest being - Bento-making!

Before putting them into the box

After my trip to Japan, I've been in-love with all things japanese/kawaii! I went down to Daiso and got my bento-making equipment. Check out the rice moulds in the shape of Hello Kitty, Miffy and ? (I don't know what the bear's name is). I also cut out pieces of spam with cookie cutters (shaped like a rabbit and elephant). My mum added the eyes (raisins) and mouth (carrots) onto them. For colour and to give a more balanced meal, I added cherry tomatoes and blueberries.

These look so cute, it makes me happy just looking at them! :)

I would like to share this quote which I recently chanced upon on someone's blog. This really spoke out to me, and made me see things from quite a different perspective.

"Some people think that it's holding on that makes one strong. In reality, it's letting go."

Cameos/Pendants for customisation

zees_jewellery@hotmail.com — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:26:37 GMT

Measures 5.5 by 4.3cm.

Strawberry Shortcake - 3 by 3cm
Winnie the Pooh - 2.7 by 2.7cm
Rainbow Brite - 3.3 by 3.3cm

These altered art cameos/pendants are now open for customisations! They are lightweight and would look great as necklaces, bracelets, bag charms etc. Pictures are true to actual size. Email me at zees_jewellery@hotmail.com if interested!

Strawberry Shortcake and Winnie the Pooh sold.

Xmas pressies

zees_jewellery@hotmail.com — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:25:55 GMT

I managed to snap these before they were gifted!

First post for 2009

zees_jewellery@hotmail.com — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:03:38 GMT

It seems like 2008 went by in a blink of an eye, literally. There was a lot to be done, and a lot more on my plate than usual. Somehow, somewhere, i made it. By the grace of my family and kindred spirits alike. No doubt they are only a select few, these precious relationships grew in leaps and bounds, the sort that withstands the test of time or adversity. Gratefulness fills my heart whenever I think of them, and I take heart knowing that angels do exist amongst us. It was also a year I rekindled old friendships which I thought were lost to me for good. I was in the pinkest of health (I never once fell very sick!), must be a real record for me! This was such a contrast to the year before where I was feeling quite poorly. Definitely something I really have to give thanks for.

On these counts, I am thankful for the way 2008 unfolded itself. I knew it was going to a challenging one from the start and it certainly did not disappoint. Unexpected events have found its way in as well and because of them, I learnt a thing or two about growing up.

I think I also became better at juggling my emotions - even with my balls all tossed into the air at once. You realise, in living, there is a time for everything. To love, to win, to share, to lose, to let go. Though to experience all at once is not for the faint-hearted, it is sometimes the best way to really live life to the fullest.

In a strange way, I could not wait for 2009 to begin and here it is.

For me, for everyone, I hope that 2009 will be one we find more rest and peace. May the road ahead lead you to greater dreams of fluffy white clouds and blue skies. I believe our rainbows are waiting for us on the other side. So scurry along now. Hello 2009.

I leave you with one of my favourite songs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5RDn5Y0D_0

Look at my xmas tree :)

zees_jewellery@hotmail.com — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 15:39:17 GMT

As part of the office xmas celebrations this year, each department was given a small budget to decorate an area/cubicle/meeting room. This is what we came up with!! We stacked plastic cups to form an xmas tree and filled it with coloured candy, candy canes, and had a santa sitting on the top! What I thought was really cool though was the 'special lighting' effect used. My colleague came up with this ingenious idea to project coloured powerpoint slides onto the cups so it changed colours every 2 seconds. The kaleidoscope of colours was very pretty!

Think word got round about our little display but I'd dismantled our 'tree' by the time people came to look at it. A good thing I snapped some shots! Silly me forgot to take a video of it changing lights though. Anyway, much to our surprise, we won best team for creativity! That really made my day! :)

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year!

zees_jewellery@hotmail.com — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 11:16:30 GMT

My my. Did the past few months just slip by or what! The festive season is just round the corner and there's plenty of merry making all round. Somehow this xmas means more to me coz the past year saw so many highs and lows so I feel the need to treat myself properly before we brave the storms of the new year (again).

Do apologise for this much neglected space. While it seems like not much has been going on, I've actually been back to beading-action for the holidays, which is quite the norm for me, churning out handmade gifts like in santa's little elf workshop. I was too busy packing and gifting them that I forgot to take photos!

The festive eating and gift-exchanging has also started early - which I so absolutely love and look forward to all year. The photo above was stolen from my friend T (thanks!), taken during our annual xmas gathering. Reebs very kindly hosted us at her place and I was totally mesmerized by her fresh xmas tree scent the whole time. Doesn't the tree just look lovely? :) Other random meet-ups/gatherings have also found its way into my calender which are always nice this time of the year.

Anyway, I had some quiet to myself today and thought about all the things that I am, and should be thankful for the past year. In the end, I gave up trying to list the 'big' things and found that the smaller things were really what mattered more...there is happiness in little blessings. I hope everyone takes some time to stock take and appreciate all the blessings - big or small - in your life.

Hope that I'll have more time to doodle here on this website and bring more exciting creations to share with everyone! I guess this space is not only a platform to showcase my creations, but more importantly, a journey that I've embarked on over the years. Witnessing its transformation, seeing how I've evolved, and simply being able to document all of this down means more to me than you'll ever know. :)

Merry xmas and a wonderful new year!

Customised Exclusively for Wendy

zees_jewellery@hotmail.com — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:55:04 GMT

The 'My little pony' pendant here is a darling. This necklace boasts a splash of colours, a statement piece around the neck to make you feel all grown up. I love how these childhood-themed necklaces have that feminine and sophisticated touches as well!

Snowdrops (sold)

zees_jewellery@hotmail.com — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:39:39 GMT

Priced at $18
~Petit Fleur Collection~
I call this pair the slip-me-on-and-i-go-with-everything look. I reckon every girl needs one of these especially when faced with a wardrobe crisis and you just can't decide what to wear! Adorned with caramel pearl teardrops, peach hues and ivory pearls, faux diamonates and petite silver daisies. Lovely!

Approx 4cm from base of earring hook.

White Daisies (sold) - remakes possible

zees_jewellery@hotmail.com — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:34:12 GMT

Priced at $16
~Petit Fleur Collection~
Sweet and elegance comes together in this pair surrounded by pearls, crystals and Czech glass leaves.

Approx 4cm from base of earring hook.

Rosebud (sold)

zees_jewellery@hotmail.com — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:27:09 GMT

Priced at $18
~Petit Fleur Collection~
If you notice by now, what this second Petit Fleur collection has in common is pearls. They look stunning on any occasion and gives instant glam which is why I love them so. Rosebud is a spray of pinks, ivory and purple, all put eloquently in this bouquet.

Approx 3.3cm from base of earring hook.

Poison Ivy (sold)

zees_jewellery@hotmail.com — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:18:48 GMT

Priced at $16
~Petit Fleur Collection~
You can never go wrong with red and black - a classic combination. I love the mini rosettes and leaves, this one has the sexylicious factor to match those freshly lined eyes for that night out. Ohh yes, Poison Ivy is a confidence booster for the free-spirited.

Approx 5cm from base of earring hook.

Customised Exclusively for Marilyn

zees_jewellery@hotmail.com — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 04:19:22 GMT

I love putting together ideas - a hybrid I like to call it. This one is a spin-off from Black Tie, a touch of theatrics with the polka-dotted feather, a sparkle of glam with the blingpin, and a dose of childlike innocence with one of my all time favourite cartoon characters - Grumpy Bear. Gotta love this one!

Customised Exclusively for Melissa

zees_jewellery@hotmail.com — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:04:30 GMT

With Good Luck bear and a four-leaf clover, you can't feel more lucky than that. :) A simple choker-style necklace with swirls of green.

Customised Exclusively for Wendy

zees_jewellery@hotmail.com — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:09:20 GMT

Here's another multi-way necklace, these are actually so fun to make! It's always a surprise at the end, since you don't really know what you're gonna get. I've used these unique pink turqoise stones, purple hues, hot fuschia, large gold links, a 3-D carousel charm, a cute-as-a-button mushroom, clay flowers and not forgetting the star of this necklace...Love-a-lot and Friend Bear!

Multi-way necklace - Create more FUN & UNIQUE styles!