Nymphaea

Nymphaea

~ a genus of hardy and tender aquatic plants known commonly as waterlilies.

I have a new flower cabochon to share - it's a water lily, in a sweet, striking vintage pink shade, incorporated into a bookmark for my friend Esther. Believe it or not, we've reached the last of the Christmas presents I've made. This one, I particularly like. It also features a new bookmark, with pretty flower motifs. 

 A silver bookmark with rosaline chinese crystal doughnuts, a clover link, a vintage-pink water lily on an intricate round filigree, and a peach chinese crystal teardrop.

Item Code & Name: 344 Nymphaea
Price: RM23.00
Status: Available for remakes
Materials: Rosaline Chinese Crystal Doughnuts, Peach Chinese Crystal Teardrop, Clover Link, Peach Water Lily Cabochon, Round Filigree

If you like bookmarks, check out more here!

Here are some peach-coloured trinkets :)

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Goodnighten~

Flowers in Your Hair

When we were younger we thought
Everyone was on our side
Then we grew a little
And romanticized the time I saw
Flowers in your hair

- The Lumineers

There's something romantic about wearing flowers in your hair. Though romantic, this is hardly practical for day-to-day wear (unless you live each day in a carefree hippie flower child haze, hehe). So how about some dainty little hairpins as a practical thing to pin your hair into shape, while adorning your hair with dainty little flowers? It's a win-win situation. ◕‿◕✿

Daisy and dahlia cabochons in soft peach shades, fitted onto intricate diamond-shaped silver filigrees, on silver-plated hairpins.

Item Code & Name: SET032 Flowers in Your Hair

Price: RM14.00 (2 hairpins) - items can be sold separately, please look below.

Status: [Sold], Available for remakes

Materials: Please see below.

Item Code & Name: 228 Flowers in Your Hair (Daisy)

Price: RM8.00 (1 hairpin)

Status: [Sold], Available for remakes

Materials: Shiny Peach Daisy Cabochon, Square Silver Filigree, Hairpin

Item Code & Name: 229 Flowers in Your Hair (Dahlia)

Price: RM8.00 (1 hairpin)

Status: [Sold], Available for remakes

Materials: Soft Peach Dahlia Cabochon, Square Silver Filigree, Hairpin

Hope you like my simple and dainty first venture into the land of hair accessories. 

I have another mint-inspired set in the works, so stay-tuned!

As always, you can contact me with questions / orders / customisation / general nonsense at

daintylittletrinkets@gmail.com

Don't forget to take advantage of the sale that's going on!

✿

For Mummy

Oh Friday, beautiful Friday. TGIF!

If you're a long-time reader of this blogshop, you would've noticed that I'm a creature of habit. Posts usually go up on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Today I'm breaking protocol because today - 9th of May 2014 is a very special day - my dearest mummy's birthday. She's turning a big 60 (though she looks as young and beautiful as ever). 

My mummy is no stranger to this blog - she's the one who accompanies me on my bead binge-shopping expeditions, is my sounding board for all of my ideas, and my favourite person to make things for. She's not one who wears much accessories, so this time I made her something she could hang on her handbag, something that matches what I have hanging on my bag!

Way back when, I fell in love with one of my own creations (oh, you narcissist, you) from the Words to Live By collection - this Live. Laugh. Love piece. So I made one for myself. :D Here's a corresponding one for my mummy in soft peach tones.

 A handbag charm with rosaline and peach chinese crystal doughnuts, a soft peach daisy cabochon on a flower filigree, a chinese knot link and a Live Laugh Love charm.

Item Code & Name: 225 Live. Laugh. Love. (Customised)

Price: RM19.00

Status: [Sold 2], Available for different remake (I've run out of this pretty peach Daisy, but it can be substituted with a shiny peach Daisy, as seen here)

Materials: Pale Peach, Peach and Rosaline Chinese Crystal Doughnuts, Daisy Cabochon, Flower Filigree, Celtic Knot Link, Live Laugh Love Charm

Need I remind you that a sale is going on? Click here to find out more! 

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This post is dedicated to the best person in my life, my beloved mummy who has Lived well, Laughed often, and Loved much. You inspire me every day, and I can only hope to be as wonderful a mother to my future children as you have been to me. I love youuu! ♥

Mother's day is this weekend - go tell your mummies that you love them!

Peaches & Cream - Customised

Hello folks :)

Today's been a looooong day but I am excited about this post because it's the first customised bridal order that I've received. It's also the first time I've incorporated alphabets into my creations, at the bride's request. It's a day of firsts!

A while back, Rozy wrote to me and wanted to customise bracelet and earring sets for her bridesmaids. After browsing through my humble little site, she told me that she liked the design of the Milky Way bracelet, which acted as the base for this design. Her wedding will be coral-themed, so I proposed soft peach, rosaline cream, ivory tones for the accessories - Peaches & Cream.

 Customised jewelry for the bridesmaids in shades of light rosaline, soft peach and ivory. 

Item Code & Name: SET029 Peaches & Cream

Price: RM37.00 (bracelet + earrings) - items can be sold separately, please look below.

Status: [Sold 5], Available for remakes

Materials: Please see below.

 

 Sweet simplicity - ivory pearls and rosaline crystals.

Item Code & Name: 210 Peaches & Cream (Earrings)

Price: RM7.00 (earrings only)

Status: [Sold 5], Available for remakes

Materials: Ivory Faux Pearls, Rosaline Chinese Crystal Doughnuts

 A charm bracelet containing crystals and pearls of various sizes in the same ivory, peach and rosaline shades, with the initials of the bridesmaids and a rose peach Swarovski heart at the centre, linked together with a heart-shaped clasp. The brightness of the rose peach Swarovski heart provides a nice contrast to the bracelet.

 Here are the 5 bracelets in all their glory, laid out prettily on a silver background.

Item Code & Name: 211 Peaches & Cream (Bracelet)

Price: RM34.00 (bracelet only)

Status: [Sold 5], Available for remakes

Materials: Rosaline & Ivory Faux Pearls, Rosaline & Clear Chinese Crystal Doughnuts, Rose Peach Swarovski Heart, Alphabet Charms, Heart Clasp

Measurements: Approximately 16.5cm (including clasp) + 3cm extender chain

 

Interested in customising something for your own wedding?

Email me at daintylittletrinkets@gmail.com and we can begin brainstorming!

 

Dear Rozy - here's wishing you a lovely and joyous wedding and a blessed marriage!

❤

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. ❤

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)

♥

Vintage Romance | Double Double Toil and Trouble Collection: Part 2

Hola!

Hope your days back at work/school have been good so far. It'll be Friday soon, so that's always something to look forward to! :D I have been obsessed with this app called Quiz Up - it's a trivia game and it's consuming my life. Go check it out if you are looking for a weapon of mass distraction. If my blog gets less frequently updated, you'll know what to blame it on. :D

Onto the second post in the Double Double Toil and Trouble Collection, here's the second double-chained bracelet in this shiny new collection of trinkets - Vintage Romance.

 My very favourite vintage pink dahlia cabochon on an antique silver-plated flower filigree, hanging daintily from a double-chained bracelet featuring an arrow link and peach / clear chinese crystal doughnuts.

 Against a silver background for a clearer view - there's something vintage and romantic about this piece.

Item Code & Name: 175 Vintage Romance

Price: RM20.00 

Status: [Sold], Available for remakes

Materials: Clear and Peach Chinese Crystal Doughnuts, Vintage Pink Dahlia Cabochon, Arrow Heart Link, Heart Clasp
Measurements: Approximately 16.5cm (including clasp) + 2.5cm extender chain <-- this is the measurement for the inner chain - the outer (bottom) chain measures at 17cm so it hangs slightly lower on the wrist from the inner (top) chain.

20% off each pair of items that you purchase from this collection!

Check out more details here :)

Here's wishing you all the sweet, old-fashioned romance in the world! 

Valentine's day is approaching, after all. ♥

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~

Peach Petals | Dainty Little Flowers Collection: Part 5

Today's been a looooong day. 

But I'm home now, so all is fine and peachy. And with that, I shall awkwardly segue into today's post - Part 5 of the Dainty Little Flowers Collection:  Peach Petals ❁

After the vibrant blue and purple, sweet pink and fresh green of the previous installments, I thought it would be nice to make a bracelet and earring set in sweeter, softer tones. 

Shades of soft peach, ivory, light rosaline and cloudy opal give the bracelet and earring set a mellow and vintage feel.

Item Code & Name: SET009 Peach Petals

Price: RM23.00 (bracelet + earrings) - items can be sold separately, please look below.

Status: [Sold], Available for remakes  (further remakes of the bracelet will have a different flower cabochon (same soft-peach colour))

Materials: Please see below.

A chain of ivory pearls, light rosaline crystals and cloudy opal crystals (my personal favourite) and the occasional silver-plated flower disc bead. The centrepiece: a soft peach flower cabochon on an intricate silver filigree.

Item Code & Name: 053 Peach Petals (Bracelet)

Price: RM17.00 (bracelet only)

Status: [Sold 2], Available for remakes (further remakes of the bracelet will have a different flower cabochon (same soft-peach colour))

Materials:  Ivory Faux Pearls, Rosaline and Cloudy Opal Chinese Crystal Doughnuts, Antique Silver-Plated Flower Disk Beads, Flower Cabochon, Square Silver Filigree, Rose Charm
Measurements: Approximately 18cm (including clasp) + 3cm extender chain

 Vintage-peach rose cabochons on flower filigrees, with twin dangling chains of rosaline and cloudy opal chinese crystals.

Item Code & Name: 054 Peach Petals (Earrings)

Price: RM9.00 (earrings only)

Status: [Sold], Available for remakes

Materials:  Rosaline and Cloudy Opal Chinese Crystal Doughnuts, Rose Cabochons, Flower Filigree Links

 Notice the similarities in design to one of the previous installments - Pink Peonies? The designs are supposed to complement each other. So these two sets are suitable for sisters. best friends, or your selected partner in crime. Alternatively, you could buy both for yourself, and wear them on different days, depending on whether you're feeling sweet and demure or feeling calm and mellow. :)

I'm only an email away!

The next and last installment of the collection will be posted this Thursday - Sunflower Splash! ❁