Hogwarts Houses

Has anyone heard the recent adorable story where Tom Felton (of sneaky Slytherin Draco Malfoy fame) recently joined Pottermore? If you don't know what this is, then this post may not make much sense to you. Consider yourself warned. :p

For the uninitiated, Pottermore is an awesome Harry Potter interactive site which contains chapter-by-chapter illustrations and lovely little 'extra' stories from the Harry Potter Universe, written by Queen Rowling herself. One of the first few interactive things you do is get yourself sorted into one of the Hogwarts Houses by answering some questionnaire (a very very basic and probably not scientifically-sound (but who cares) personality test). Tom Felton got sorted into Gryffindor, which is all kinds of hilarious, given that his character loathes Gryffindor with the fire of a thousand suns.

So anyway, I have of course been a member of this site since it first came out, and was quite predictably sorted into Ravenclaw. Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure, yo! Also, I am a total geek. Like that wasn't obvious from the constant geeky tangents that I go off on. :D

Here's a bookmark that I made for myself in representation of my Ravenclaw self... and a charm that I am super excited about!

 An antique brass bookmark with a cobalt blue (Ravenclaw colours yo!) Czech Preciosa bead and the cutest little witch on a broomstick. Reminds me of Hermione, except that she doesn't like flying. I fell in love with this charm at first sight, and of course had to buy it.

Fancy yourself a Gryffindor / Hufflepuff / Slytherin bookmark? I can totally make them in your House colours too!

Item Code & Name: 352 Hogwarts Houses

Price: RM13.00

Status:

1. Gryffindor (red faux pearl) - Made to Order

2. Hufflepuff (yellow faux pearl) - Made to Order

3. Slytherin (green Czech Preciosa crystal) - Made to Order

4. Ravenclaw (blue Czech Preciosa crystal) - Available for Remakes

Materials: Faux Pearl / Czech Preciosa Crystal (as detailed above), Witch Charm

 Have I told you that I'll be visiting Harry Potter World soon? That's part of the reason why I'm going to Japan in a week's time. Ahhhhhhh cannot hardly wait. :D

If you're a fellow Harry Potter enthusiast, click here for more things that I've made in homage to my favourite series. 

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Till then,

Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus

Lil Shroom | Jars of Clay Collection: Part 7

Hello everyone.

First things first -- my deepest condolences to the families of those on the MH17 flight. My heart goes out to the Malaysian Airlines employees too - two flights in such a short span of time. I can't imagine how the families and friends must be feeling. Wherever you are, say a little prayer for them, yeah? ♥

Today marks the last part of the Jars of Clay collection! 

It's something quite simple, and to me, very cute. :3 Here's a handbag charm with a charm that may look pretty familiar - 

 Yup, you guessed it - this cute lil' shroom resembles the mushroom that we all know and love so well from Super Mario. Ah, I feel nostalgic just looking at it.

 A clover link and flower link with a shiny red pearl in between, leading to the adorable mushroom charm. 

Also available in made-to-order purple and pink options, below!

Item Code & Name: 266 Lil' Shroom

Price: RM12.00

Status: 

1. Lil' Red Shroom - Not Available

2. Lil' Purple Shroom - Not Available

3. Lil' Pink Shroom - Made to Order

Materials: Shiny Red Faux Pearl, Clover Link, Flower Link, Mushroom Charm

The purple/pink shrooms will of course be accompanied by purple/pink pearls, not the red one. Unless you like it that way. :)

So to those who fancy a blast from the past, here's your chance to purchase something Mario related. :)

Just email me at

daintylittletrinkets@gmail.com

Also, do check out the clearance sale section!

Lastly, let's all be thankful for all that we've been blessed with. Love and appreciate the people around you, as life is as temporal as it is precious, and who knows what tomorrow may bring?

Have a happy blessed weekend, my friends.

Le Petit Macaron | Jars of Clay Collection: Part 6

Bonsoir!

This evening, Part 6 of the Jars of Clay collection takes on a little bit of Parisian flair. After some tribal beads and some good ol' milk and cookies, it's time for something a little cultured, something French!

One thing that's become very famous and synonymous to all things French is macarons - those delicious, dainty little delicacies that delight both the eyes and the tastebuds. Needless to say, the foodie in me loves macarons! And who's to say that you can't combine food with art, yeah? Here's a necklace for all you macaron lovers out there -

A sweet pink macaron with vanilla cream filling, connected by a ribbon link to the necklace's chain. It's not very clear here, but sandwiched between the pink macaron is a swirl of white "filling", giving the macaron a realistic appearance. :)

For the macaron aficionado - if you love it, eat it and wear it! This necklace is available in 4 colours, as seen below:

[L-R] Soft Pink, Hot Pink, Sweet Lilac, Sky Blue
(Or if you like to get imaginative with macaron flavours - strawberry, raspberry, grape and blueberry. Haha)

Item Code & Name: 265 Le Petit Macaron

Price: RM18.00

Status: 

1. Soft Pink Macaron - Available

2. Hot Pink Macaron - Made to Order

3. Sweet Lilac Macaron - Made to Order

4. Sky Blue Macaron - Made to Order

Materials: Macaron Charm, Ribbon Link, Rosaline Faux Pearl
Measurements: Approximately 43cm (including clasp) + 3.5cm extender chain

I am craving some macarons right now!
Hands up if you are too!

Email me at
daintylittletrinkets@gmail.com
for orders / enquiries / random musings.

Customisation is possible, so if you'd like a macaron charm to be affixed to a keychain instead, or if you are brimming with other ideas, just drop me an email! :)

Bonne nuit~

Live. Laugh. Love. | Words to Live By Collection: Part 4

As I am writing this post, there's still no confirmed news of the whereabouts of MH370. My heart goes out to the passengers and crew of the flight, and their family and friends. Please spare some time to pray for them, if you can.

Unexpected and inexplicable tragedies like these really remind you to cherish your life and your loved ones. Life is short, and one never knows what the future may bring. So as much as we can, let us live meaningfully, laugh with abandon, and love one another.

In some ways, Part 4 of the Words to Live By collection is quite apt for these times. Simply titled Live. Laugh. Love., may this be a reminder to you and me to make the most of this temporal place we call home.

 A keychain with grey AB, embossed white and metallic dark silver Czech Preciosa crystals, a slate blue daisy cabochon on a flower filigree, a chinese knot link and the focus of it all: a charm encouraging you to live, laugh, and love.

 This is my favourite of the collection, partly because of the slate blue daisy, partly because of the chinese knot link that has for me symbolised the bond of family and friends, and particularly because of the message. If there are any words one should live by, it is these.

Customisable in various Made to Order colours, as seen above and detailed below.

Item Code & Name: 190 Live. Laugh. Love.

Price: RM18.00

Status: Original (Slate Blue Daisy) - [Sold 2], Available for different remake (Alas, I have ran out of the embossed white Czech crystals - remakes will have to be substituted with some other crystal/bead)

1. Soft Peach Daisy - Not Available

2. Sky Blue Daisy - Made to Order

3. Translucent Peach Daisy - Made to Order

4. Light Lavender Daisy - Made to Order

5. Hot Pink Daisy - Made to Order

6. Dark Purple Daisy - Made to Order

Materials: Grey AB / Embossed White / Metallic Dark Silver Czech "Preciosa" Fire-Polished Glass Beads, Daisy Cabochon, Flower Filigree, Celtic Knot Link, Live Laugh Love Charm

** note: the Made to Order options may not contain Czech Preciosa Crystals, depending on the colour theme that you've chosen and depending on the availability of crystals in matching colours. Email me if you'd like to see how your preferred colour option will look like. :)

Check out other keychains here.

Make any orders at daintylittletrinkets@gmail.com

Much love to you all.

Have a great week living, laughing and loving. ❤

I Believe | Words to Live By Collection: Part 3

Good morning! (Or good day, or good evening, whatever time it is for you as you are reading this!)

Oh how I love Saturdays, let me count the ways. :D

It's a packed day for me, things to do, places to be, so this shall be a rather short post. Still longer than standard blogshop posts, but that's what you get from a verbose person like me! (Colin Firth, in Bridget Jones' Diary, referred to this condition as "verbal incontinence", which is both hilarious and a little bit gross. Colin Firth though. Mmm. British accents. Mmm.)

Anywaaaaay!

Part 3 of the Words to Live By collection features a bookmark that I am rather fond of, simply named I Believe.

 Adorn your books with this dainty little bookmark featuring a lone lilac pearl, a flower disc bead, a lovely lilac and purple polymer clay rose, a deep purple round faceted chinese crystal and a charm to remind you to Believe in love.

 On the bookmark, can you spy the intricate flower-pattern engravings? I believe in love - not just romantic love, but love in all its forms - friendship, family, love for country, love from God. Ultimately, that's what gets us humans through the day, and connects us to each other.

 As with Perseverance in the last post, there are also Made to Order options. :) I simple adore the polymer clay roses. They're so beautifully made, and the two-toned (in some cases three) colours blend together beautifully.

Item Code & Name: 189 I Believe

Price: RM22.00

Status: Original (Lilac/Purple Rose) - [Sold 2], Not available

1. Light Blue Rose - Made to Order

2. White/Yellow Primrose - Made to Order

3. Fresh Green Rose - Made to Order

4. Bright Yellow Rose - Not Available

5. Dark Blue Rose - Made to Order

6. Sweet Pink Rose - Made to Order
 (I've run out of this particular bookmark, but there are others for you to select from. Just email me to check! :))

Materials: Lilac Faux Pearl, Deep Purple Round Faceted Chinese Crystal, Flower Disk Bead, Lilac and Purple Polymer Clay Rose, Believe in Love Charm

** note: Made to Order options may contain different beads (i.e. may not be faux pearls / round-faceted chinese crystals). Email me if you'd like to see how your preferred colour option will look like. :)

That's all, folks.

Email me at daintylittletrinkets@gmail.com if you'd like to order / customise / just because.

Check out other bookmarks here :)

Perseverance | Words to Live By Collection: Part 2

It's Thursday! And soon will come Friday, and after that the weekend!

Hang in there and persevere, all ye who are tired and weary. :)

The 2nd instalment of the Words to Live By collection is about Perseverance, about never giving up, about keeping calm and carrying on through rain and stormy sea and whatever comes your way. Here's a handbag charm to accompany you wherever you go, as a reminder to never give up on pursuing your dreams, to never give up on the things that are worth it.

Aquamarine, sapphire and cobalt AB Czech Preciosa crystals together with an ocean wave link represent stormy seas and a life that is unpredictable, and an antique silver-plated charm exhorting oneself to never give up.

 Closeup of the royal blue dahlia on an intricate flower filigree.

 It's been a while since I've made something that has immediately customisable options - trinkets that are made to order! This handbag charm is customisable in 6 other colour options, as seen above and detailed below.

Item Code & Name: 188 Perseverance

Price: RM20.00

Status: Original (Royal Blue Dahlia) - [Sold], Available for remakes

1. Soft Peach Dahlia - Made to Order

2. Sky Blue Dahlia - Made to Order

3. Sweet Lilac Dahlia - Made to Order

4. Teal Green Dahlia - Made to Order

5. Light Lavender Dahlia - Made to Order

6. Mint Green Dahlia - Made to Order

Materials: Aquamarine / Sapphire / Cobalt AB Czech "Preciosa" Fire-Polished Glass Beads, Dahlia Cabochon, Flower Filigree, Ocean Wave Link, Never Never Give Up Charm

** note: the Made to Order options may not contain Czech Preciosa Crystals, depending on the colour theme that you've chosen and depending on the availability of crystals in matching colours. Email me if you'd like to see how your preferred colour option will look like. :)

So if you need some motivation to keep on persevering, or if you wish to encourage someone in your life, here's a dainty little memento that doubles up as a handy decoration for handbags. :)

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Check out previously-made handbag charms here!

And I shall end with a lovely song by Josh Groban - You are Loved (Don't Give Up)

♥

Daisies and Dahlias - Conclusion

Well my friends, that's the end of the Daisies and Dahlias collection.

It's been fun, especially with the introduction of customisable / made to order type trinkets. 

Here's a concluding pic with all of the items from the collection, and I'll be back in the coming week to feature a variety of customised items as previously ordered by my lovely customers. :)

I love flower cabochons with the fire of a thousand suns! ◕‿◕✿ 

Have a wonderful week ahead. :)

Dangling Dahlias | Daisies and Dahlias Collection: Part 3

Ahhh the beginning of long weekends - best feeling ever. 

You may have guessed from the title that this 3rd installment of the Daisies and Dahlias collection features a pair of dangly earrings! It may be apparent to some regular readers that I am quite fond of the concept of twin dangling chains of asymmetrical length, as featured here and here. Being a creature of habit, I have of course made dahlia cabochon earrings with the same design (or does that just mean I'm lazy? Haha).

 Cherry red dahlia cabochons and asymmetrical dangling chains capped off with jet black and ruby red chinese crystal doughnuts. For those who'd like a gothic/bombshell look for the day. *Rawrrrrr*

 Again, this design comes in multiple colour themes, all with limited availability. When I say limited availability, I mean I only have a pair of each dahlia cabochon, so it will be the one and only pair in the world! That is hyperbole. Possibly. ❀

Item Code & Name: 078 Dangling Dahlias

Price: RM17.00

Status: 

1. Cherry Red Dahlias + Jet Black and Ruby Red Chinese Crystal Doughnuts - [Sold], Not Available

2. Mint Green Dahlias + Pale Green and Frosted Green Chinese Crystal Doughnuts - Made to Order

3. Sunny Yellow Dahlias + Honey Topaz and Gold Chinese Crystal Doughnuts - Not Available

4. Brilliant Blue Dahlias + Jet Black and Cobalt Blue Chinese Crystal Doughnuts - Not Available

Materials: Dahlia Cabochons, Silver Filigrees, Chinese Crystal Doughnuts

I understand that it is probably difficult to make a decision to purchase a pair of earrings that you can't picture yet. Like, exactly what do I mean by "frosted green" or "honey topaz"? What do those colours even mean? Are they a figment of my overactive imagination? Hehe. 

So if any of them pique your interest, and you'd like to see a picture, just drop me a line @ daintylittletrinkets@gmail.com and I'll get right on it!

Tomorrow's post will be a little different - stay tuned for Dainty Dahlias ❀

Darling Dahlias | Daisies and Dahlias Collection: Part 2

Hello darlings! ^.^ ♥~

Darling is such a lovely term of endearment - encapsulating feelings of fondness and love - and only given to those that we cherish and hold dear. Part 2 of the Daisies and Dahlias collection features a sweet, simple necklace that hopefully encapsulates these feelings.

 A sweet pink Dahlia cabochon on a round silver filigree, a pretty ribbon link and a chain made from linked hearts. ❀ Individually the components are quite basic, but I love how feminine and dainty the end product is.

Love how different parts of the shiny heart chain reflect light, with the ribbon link accentuating the intricate dahlia flower. This cabochon is of course much larger than the ones featured in the previous Dazzling Dahlias post, and hence worthy of pendant status. :p

Not a fan of pink? Not to worry - other colours are available! 

Item Code & Name: 077 Darling Dahlias

Price: RM24.00

Status: 

1. Pretty Pink Dahlia - [Sold], Available for remakes

2. Breezy Blue Dahlia - Made to Order

3. Regal Red Dahlia - Made to Order

4. Mellow Mint Dahlia - Made to Order

5. Vivacious Violet Dahlia - [Sold], Not available

Materials: Dahlia Cabochon, Round Silver Filigree, Antique Silver-Plated Ribbon Link, Linked Heart Chain
Measurements: Approximately 45cm (including clasp) + 4cm extender chain; Drop = 3.5cm

Like the previous post, some of these cabochons are limited, so if you like somethin', get somethin', darlin'. 

(Imagine that last sentence in a southern twang.)

Check out how to order here, and don't forget - customisation is always possible! :)

Now for something completely different and oozing masculinity and awesomeness, here's a clip from one of my favourite movies - Inception, featuring one of my favourite characters (Eames) and an awesome usage of the word "Darling". :p

Dangling Dahlias next! ❀

See ya Saturday.

Dazzling Dahlias | Daisies and Dahlias Collection: Part 1

Whee I am excited about this new collection! ◕‿◕✿

With this Daisies and Dahlias collection, I am introducing a new concept to this blogshop - Made to Order.

This means that while some items I am showcasing will be readily available, the same design can be made in different colours as and when I receive an order. 

"Huh?" *confused reader scratches head because lousy blogger does not explain things well*

"How does this differ from customisation?", you say.

(Or these could just be voices in my head, I dunno (⊙ヮ⊙) <-- deranged face)

Well the difference is that I've already planned a few colour variations for the same design, so if you so happen to prefer say, lime green over emerald green, that option is there for you. Choices, choices. More choices = always good, no? ✿◠‿◠

The first installment is a pair of earrings that I am rather fond of - Dazzling Dahlias:

 A pair of vintage pink Dahlia cabochons on silver filigrees, and a little bit of dazzle from the peach crystal teardrops.

 I love the soft, dated look of the vintage pink cabochons. I also love the intricacy of the petals - they very much resemble actual dahlias! ❀

The pair above is readily available, and for more colour variations, please look at the picture below:

Item Code & Name: 076 Dazzling Dahlias

Price: RM17.00

Status: 

1. Vintage Pink Dahlias + Peach Crystal Teardrops - [Sold], Not Available

2. Peach Dahlias + Peach Crystal Teardrops - Made to Order

3. Lime Green Dahlias + Forest Green Crystal Teardrops - Made to Order

4. Teal Green Dahlias + Emerald Green Crystal Teardrops - [Sold], Not Available

Materials: Dahlia Cabochons, Silver Filigrees, Chinese Crystal Teardrops

Hope the above is somewhat clearly articulated. If you have any questions, please email me! :)

Also, just to note that only one pair is available for each colour-theme, so hurry hurry before someone beats you to it! 

Next up - Darling Dahlias - this Thursday. ❀

Au Revoir~