KIWANIS CHARITY FOOD & FUNFAIR

BEADPASSION and friends are joining hands for another BEADPACS project. We are putting our efforts together in helping KIWANIS to raise fund for its noble cause.


The Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation (KDSF) is a non-profit organization which provides special education for children with Down Syndrome from 2 months up to 6 years old.


KDSF focuses on Early Intervention Programme (EIP) which emphasizes on the development of gross motor skills, speech and language development, social development and many more.


Come and show your support to the Kiwanis Children. Details as follows:


Location : Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation - National Centre
Lot 13490 Jalan Jenjarum
Off SS23/1 Taman SEA
47400 Petaling Jaya

Website : http://www.kdsf.org.my/
Date : 8 August 2009

Time : 11am - 4pm


Volunteers are welcome.

Beading Workshop Special Promotion

FREE BODY OR BUST TREATMENT

Sign up Beadpassion Beading Workshop now to receive a FREE Full Body Treatment worth RM320 or Bust Firming Treatment worth RM350 by Bizzy Body - The Slimming Expert

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Promotion ends 30 Sept 2009.

Beading Workshop Level 1

What's your resolution for this year 2009? Why not take up a new hobby and make life more meaningful? Come join me in your journey to jump start this very addictive hobby with beads. Challenge your creativity skills and be proud to see your passion flourish.

Introducing Level 1, foundation course for beginners.

• Registration fee : RM30 (applicable to new students only)
• Course fee : RM260 (inclusive of all beading materials)
• Duration : 8 hours
• Location : Cheras (opposite Leisure Mall)
• Each student will be entitled to a set of tools free of charge upon registration
• Syllabus subject to change without prior notice

Kindly email me at beadpassion168@gmail.com for further information

or submit your registration here

Beading Workshop Level 2

This Level 2 class is cater for those who have completed Level 1 with me or anyone who has acquired the basic knowledge of beading. Students will get to learn more advance techniques here. Join me and be guided thru in your journey to further enhancing your beading skills and let your creativity show off.

Details as follows:
Registration fee : RM30 (applicable to new students only)
Course fee : RM320
Course duration : 8 hours

Location : Cheras (opposite Leisure Mall)

Syllabus subject to change without prior notice

To sign up, kindly email me at beadpassion168@gmail.com

or submit your registration here

A Little About Birthstones

Birthstones are gemstones that are associated with each month. They may be precious stones, such as diamonds, or semi-precious, such as Lapiz Lazuli. In each case they are considered lucky for their particular months and for those who believe in such things their healing powers are heightened during their months.




Click on this link for more information on birthstones.

Jewelry for a wedding party

Here are 2 sets of jewelries I made for Rano to match her beautiful saree for the special occasion - her beloved niece's wedding party.

The 1st set was made of shells, corals and clear crystals. It represents pureness and sincere love.

The 2nd set resembles happy mood with beautiful colours of blue (aquamarine & turquoise), reddish orange (agate), pink, green and clear colour crystals

A Brief History of Beading

The art of beading has been around nearly as long as humans have been. From the moment an ancient human found a shell or stone with a natural perforation and strung it on a piece of vine to wear around their neck, beading has been popular in one form or another. Whether those objects were worn as a religious symbol, for personal adornment or to permeate them with special powers doesn't matter. Bead stringing is the first form of beading and it persists to today. More

Beading Books for Inspiration

It's beading time. You feel like sitting down to start beading, creating something beautiful with all the beads you have. But, our creative mind sometimes refuse to work. I know this phenomena sounds familiar. It is very normal for any beaders to occassionally run out of ideas and inspirations. Here's a list of beading books and magazines, hopefully able to tame your beading addictions.


Beading books & magazines to ponder : list of books

Bracelet - Garden Charm (RM45)

Charms, charms, charams...lots of them...
I have incorporated charms and beads of different materials for this beautiful bracelet.
You will find charms of pewter, enamel, metal, glass as well as moonstones, crystals and dyed stones. Chain and clasp used are rhodium plated.
Length : approx 17.5cm

Bracelet - Golden Glister (RM38)

To create an impression of golden glitter, I've used yellow crystals, quartz and lots of citrine chips. It's sure to brighten up your outfits.

Length : 17.5cm

Bracelet - Jasper Flower (RM42)

This earth-toned bracelet is made of Jasper, crystals, flower metal beads.
Length : 17cm
Extension : 4cm

Necklace : J-Beauty (SOLD)

J-Beauty is named after her new owner Jacky, who fell in love with it at first sight. Made of turquoise, crystals, chips and glass beads.

CHARITY BAZAAR IS FINALLY OVER! HERE ARE SOME SNAPSHOTS...

Arriving early to set up our stall.

Here's Mee Yin attending to the customer

Hello Abang... buy something for your girlfriend la...

These ladies are admiring our handmade jewelries...

HOSPIS MALAYSIA CHARITY BAZAAR - WE WILL BE THERE!

Hospis Malaysia is a charitable organization that offers professional Palliative Care to patients who are suffering from life-limiting illness, and who live within Klang Valley. Care extended by Hospis Malaysia transcends age, gender, culture, religion and social standing and is offered free-of-charge.

Not affiliated with any political, religious, governmental or private groups, Hospis Malaysia depends greatly on public and corporate support as its' source of funds. Besides donations received, the numerous fundraising events organised by Hospis Malaysia ensure a steady stream of fund inflow to enable continuous and effective running of the hospice. Funds received are managed by a team of council members who act, on a voluntary basis, as trustees of Hospis Malaysia’s funds while full time staff, headed by the CEO/Medical Director, handle the operational aspects of the hospice.

As part of the fundraising plan for 2009, a charity bazaar will be held on 26th April, 2009 at the car park area of our premises in Taman Seri Bahtera, Cheras. The charity bazaar will feature stalls and booths selling food items, accessories, clothes, books, decor items etc. Added attractions include short musical skits, auctions, interactive games, lucky dip etc.

DATE 26th April 2009

VENUE Hospis Malaysia Car Park [map]
TIME 10 am - 4 pm

COME AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!

GETTING READY FOR THE BAZAAR...

Pin Lean has the most varieties of items ranging from necklaces, bracelet, handphone charms, bookmarks etc etc etc...


Daisy's stylish bracelet.

Mee Yin's beautiful range of earrings were one of the hot items in the bazaar...

Frances contributed some chic and trendy earrings.

This is a beautiful piece by Ashreen.

Stunning...

Designed and crafted by Carmen.

Simple yet elegant...

Necklace - Princess RM109

Princess is made of all crystals, rose quartz and agate pendant.

DIY BEADING KIT FOR CHILDREN (SOLD)

CHILDREN BEAD PARTY

This kit enables the children to mix and match beads of different colours, shapes and sizes to form beautiful ribbon necklace. Ribbon is particularly chosen for this design as it does not need the usage of tools. Furthermore ribbons bring a soft and girlie effect to the little children.

Simply tie a bow with the ribbon behind their necks and they are ready to dance. It can also be easily converted into a bracelet just by straping a few rounds around their wrists. This is also an interesting way to teach the children how to tie knots as 1 knot is required on each end of the ribbon.

Suitable for children age 4 onwards. Adult guidance and assistance required.

DIY Kit includes:
1) A teddy bear
2) Varieties of wooden beads
3) Varieties of plastic beads
4) Silk cord for stringing
5) Ribbon

Bracelet - Celebration (RM80)

This elegant bracelet is made of agate, dyed stones and seed beads. With it's classy and outstanding design, it will surely enhance any outfit.
Length : approximately 19cm

Bracelet - Winter Joy - RM36 (USD11)

Made of howlite, an extreme calming stone which helps relieve insomnia. This stone also strengthens memory and stimulates a desire for knowledge.



Length : approximately 17cm

Michelle Obama's bead jewelry

Michelle Obama has exploded onto the fashion and jewelry scene in the last few years as her husband climbed the political ladder. Here's a link to see more of her fashion.
http://www.beadjewelryblog.com/michelle-obamas-bead-jewelry/

Balerina - RM28 (USD8)

Innocent and feminine. That's the effect of fresh water pearls matched with seed beads.

Length : 15cm

Extension : 3cm

Sensation - RM28 (USD8)

An elegant pair fo earrings, crafted using fresh water pearls, crystals and beautiful butterfly metal beads.

Lollipop earrings - RM22 (USD6)

Wire wrapped lollipop... fun to wear...

Simplicity - RM35 (USD10)

The pendant is a very special piece made of mother of pearl with silver pendant hook. Seed beads necklace crafted to match the pendant.

Cherry Berries - SOLD

I've used lots of dyed jade, fresh water pearls, honey jade and chips on this piece to create a sense of abundance and full bloom cherries. So it's rather heavy. Absolutely gorgeous and outstanding.

Necklace - Morning Glory - RM88 (USD25)

I've imagine the golden morning rays penetrating through the sky bringing us sparkling drops of sunlight warming our hearts.Quartz, shells, citrine, honey jade, crystals

Necklace - Scarlet (Sold)

This agate pendant is generously wrapped by crystals, quartz and seed beads. These stones also lined the necklace to bring out a very romantic mood to the wearer.

Bracelet - Rustic - SOLD

A rustic look bracelet. Looks very good on jeans or anything black. Crafted using honey jade, crystals, glass beads, freshwater pearls, agate and dyed jade.

Necklace - JOEY - RM42 (USD12)

I've used agate as the main pendant with metal chain drapping by the side to soften the effect. Fresh water pearls are used for the center piece.

Necklace - The Sunshine Set - SOLD

This is a very special piece. It's worn in a pair. One is elegant while the other is chic. A clever combination




Looks absolutely gorgeous. The colours of agate and honey jade are very outstanding.

That's how it looks when worn separately. Quartz are always easy to go with. Simple yet elegant.