Wednesday, August 31, 2011


My set up at Heartland Mall in the middle of the night;)
The whole place is in total darkness and I was glad to get out
asap after completing the whole process in an hour, thanks to
Hubby who helps me the whole evening;)  I am going to stay 
put at Kovan for eleven days before taking a well deserved break! 

Monday, August 29, 2011

Finally, after two long months, I will be packing my bags for my final exit
from Compass Point tomorrow.  Jason will be my last student before I
move over to Heartland Mall wef 1st to 11th sept 2011. It has been a
very productive and memorable time for me at this shopping mall where
I met many friendly customers and made many new friends indeed!  I would 
like to thank them for all their support and also for buying me food n drinks!
I hope to see my good friends and customers again in the near future n hope
to be back again soon to Compass Point if my time permits;)

Thursday, August 25, 2011


 Coral Lariat with freshwater pearls, turquoise
sold at SGD$68-00 (item may be repeated upon request)


Lots n lots of cluster rings as per display, all sold last year during X'mas.
I will be making them again this coming Christmas, all in green, white n red!
 I love the month of Nov n Dec and hope this year will be as productive as 2010.
I was at Changi T3 doing a 12 days X'mas blog shop bazaar and enjoyed every
single day and look forward to such an event again!
  

Items may be repeated upon request as the above are all sold out;)

My top seller design, turquoise earrings! Turquoise which happens
to be a December stone, means 'delight' in Turkish language is well 
liked by many people from all walks of life, be they Indians, Chinese,
Angmohs or Malays.  It is an interesting stones since historical times!
Another jewelry making session ended with Michelle, a patient &
passionate learner who makes for herself n 2 daughters! Keep it up 
Michelle and keep in touch!

Wednesday, August 24, 2011


Some snapshots of my current students; taught Kanchan yesterday &
Mikki today.  The latter happens to be my ex-colleague who spotted
me at Compass Point and decided to pick up the skills from me;)  We
all enjoyed jewelry making and hope our friendship continue to grow 
from here. Today, Mr Jason Ong came and sign up for a crash course
next Tuesday, finally I am teaching a guy again after a lapse of few years!

Monday, August 22, 2011

My last nine days in Compass Point amid all the mooncakes
sold by the confectionery shops here;)  The Mid-Autumn Mooncake
Festival is back again!  Last year I remembered, I received my 1st box 
from a student at Hougang Mall.  I had just moved out from my shop 
in Turf City and rented an event space on the 3rd floor for a month in Sept. 

I was wondering what am I going to do without a shop space but since
then, I have been rather busy with all the mobile bazaars and one year just 
slipped by again;)  I guess I must plan and organize my time more effectively
so that I can spend more time with my family as well, the reason why I resigned
from my job 6 years ago cos I was becoming a workaholic!  I must constantly
remind myself not to let history repeat itself.  Hence, I am going to take a 
2 weeks break in September after I am done with Heartland Mall from 1st to 
11th Sept;) 
break  

Thursday, August 18, 2011

 
Latest student Junie, hard at work learning to fix a cluster ring;)  Still
schooling, she bought something from my pushcart and decided to pick
up jewelry making, a quick decision indeed and a wise one no doubt;)
 
It pays not to be selfish;)  I have taught my eldest brother's wife as well 
as my sis-in-law from my hubby's side the art of jewelry making and
they are around to assist me when I am down with flu!  Both my sister-in-laws
helped me to teach and also look after my pushcart so that I can rest at home!
My hobby has not only allow me to bond with my friends and relatives but also
allow me to earn an income after I left my job about 6 years ago.  

Yesterday, a guy approached me on jewelry making. He was at my pushcart
with his wife the night before and bought 3 pairs of earrings from me;)  His wife
has gone overseas for a month and he told me they like my style of accessories.
He wanted to learn from me!  Ahem, I have not taught a guy for a long time, the 
last I did was at my shop many years back, one guy wanted to make a crystal
heart for his girlfriend and another guy was a staff from Bread Talk who wanted 
to make and sell jewelry. 

Maybe I should plan and start a training school so that I can teach a group of students.   
Wonder what would be the capital outlay if my plan materialize!  I could then teach 
in schools and statutory boards as well as in companies and at private functions! 
Sound like a good idea rather then selling at pushcarts and bazaars and paying  such
 high rentals.  I must start to look out for good partners from now and also plan ahead, 
a shift of paradigm from selling to teaching in the long run.  Please give your views or 
advice upon reading this and I would really appreciate it and thank you for visiting my blog!

Monday, August 15, 2011


Order by  Indonesian student.  3 pairs of rose earrings in
different colours.  She love roses!



My latest student, Alicia :)  Glad she stumbled upon me
while shopping in Compass Point.  At las, she can learn
a complete course in jewelry making! 

Saturday, August 13, 2011



I am delighted that I enjoyed teaching jewelry making as much
as those who learned from me:)  It is always wonderful to see
the happiness on their faces when they created something new
and beautiful! A hobby as such not only bring people together
but also enhance one's skills.  Once mastered the art of jewelry
making, there is never an end on what one can make for themselves
or for their friends & loved ones.  I am glad that many have benefited
from my teachings and hope they will in turn teach whoever is keen.
Last but not least, I will continue to teach jewelry making wherever
I may go and hopefully, my students will reach from hundreds to 
thousands in the long run!


Tuesday, August 9, 2011

 Crystal fish necklace @SGD28-00

 Smaller version of fish necklace goes for SGD18-00

Rose hairbands @SGD8-00


Pushcart at Compass Point ends 31 August 2011
Anyone keen to learn jewelry making please give at
least a week's notice so that I can shedule my timetable;)

Natural stone charm bracelets @SGD38-00
The pink fish necklace @SGD48-00

Saturday, August 6, 2011



Shiva Eyes Earrings as per customer's request;)
We have fun today making rings n earrings for customers who
visit our pushcart at Compass Point. I have three more weeks here
before I vacate Compass Point and proceed to Heartland Mall
@Kovan wef 1st Sept to 15th Sept :)  Anyone keen to look for me
please proceed to the pushcart at the 2nd level.

Thursday, August 4, 2011


 Shiva Eyes are known as a protective and lucky stone.
The spiral on the ring symbolizes development & motion 
and is a strong & important symbol for protection against
bad energies & has a positive effect on your well being :) 
Today, the three of us experienced the goodness of the 
Shiva  Eyes:)  The effect are almost immediate and the 
three of us from three different countries enjoyed the
benefits without doubt.


Wednesday, August 3, 2011




Taught jewelry making again on 2nd August;)  
Photo of customer with her daughter who 
waited for her mum and doing her homework
at the same time at my pushcart :)

Friend helping to model satin roses for hair 
and neck. Each rose is SGD8-00, available
at my pushcart while stock lasts.

Monday, August 1, 2011





July has just slipped by without a trace and much has happened
at my pushcart in Compass Point.  I have met some old friends as 
well as made many new friends.  I am very fortunate many customers 
like my handmade accessories and my wire wrapped rings are still 
popular after one month :)  I will make good use of August before
my final exit from this exciting place! I will also have lots of memorable 
photos to reflect on what I have done and also remember the smiles
of all the friends I have met here!


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