Vick-e Ring (or Vicki)

Vick-E filigree ring with Czech and seed beads

My 1st Gemstone Wire Wrap Pendant

'Cherry Blossom' pendant with Pink opal Rose quartz and seed beads (FRONT VIEW).

'Cherry Blossom' pendant with Pink opal Rose quartz and seed beads (FRONT VIEW).

'Cherry Blossom' pendant with Pink opal, Rose quartz and seed beads (BACK VIEW).

'Cherry Blossom' pendant with Pink opal, Rose quartz and seed beads (BACK VIEW).

Tutorial on Wire wrapping Projects

Two of my wire wrapping projects are now available in Tutorial form : PICO3 & Starlite Earrings. 

  

                 Starlite Tutorial in Facebook                                                         Pico Tutorial in Facebook

These tutorials are available either from Jewelry Lessons or by request to my email at cat_hah@yahoo.com. All tutorials will be delivered via email in PDF format within 48 hours after payment received to the recipient's email address.  Once received, I would appreciated if you could notify me.

300 Likers Giveaway (updated)

Wow! I'm amazed at the ability of shout outs through Facebook!! In a matter of 6 minutes, I got response from fellow designers announcing this giveaway news. Thanks to Peruzi, Nicola Dawn Designs, Fantail Digital Art, Pelima Designs and Flight of Fancy - Artistic Designs for their shout outs. ^-^


This giveaway is open to all of my Facebook fan. You will need to be a 'liker' of my FB page to qualify in the giveaway draw. Just state where you first found me (FB, Artfire, Handmade.My, Google blog and etc). With this you have (one) entry. Want to know how to get additional entry?? If you purchase any of my jewelry work (not including jewelry parts) from 25th March to 31 March 2011, you will be entitled to another entry. In this case, please type "FS2011 from FB/Artfire/Handmade.My". Example : FS2011 from FB. Now you have (two) entries. Please include your name and email. You can either sent in your entry to my blogspot or to my email (cat_hah@yahoo.com). Only entries which fulfilled all the requirements will be accepted. 


The giveaway is on now till 4th April 2011!! Winner will be drawn at 2pm (Malaysian time). ;)


Don't forget The 'Free Shipping' offer  for any purchase of minimum RM40.00/USD15.00 (except jewelry parts). This offer is valid from 25th March to 31 March 2011 and it's open for both local and international orders.

As for 'Nyonya Beaded Shoes Pattern', no shipping charges will be included for both local and overseas orders for 2 weeks (from 25th March to 8th April 2011). Each pattern is limited to 1 unit only. Please email me to reserve the patterns.

300 FB Fan Giveaway

Yay!! It's time to celebrate again with another giveaway!! This time I'm going to do it differently.

This giveaway is open to all of my Facebook fan. You will need to be a 'liker' of my FB page to qualify in the giveaway draw. Just state where you found me (FB, Artfire, Handmade.My, Google blog & etc). With this you have (one) entry. Want to know how to get additional entry?? If you purchase any of my jewelry work (not including jewelry parts) from 25th March to 31 March 2011, you will be entitled to another entry. In this case, please type "FS2011 from FB/Artfire/Handmade.My". Example : FS2011 from FB. Now you have (two) entries. You can either sent in your entry to my blogspot or to my email (cat_hah@yahoo.com). Only entries which fulfilled all the requirements will be accepted. I will announced the date of submission of giveaway entries and the giveaway photo soon.

I'm putting up 'Free Shipping' offer  for any purchase of minimum RM40.00/USD15.00 (except jewelry parts). This offer is valid from 25th March to 31 March 2011 and it's open for both local and international orders.

As for 'Nyonya Beaded Shoes Pattern', no shipping charges will be included for both local and overseas orders for 2 weeks (from 25th March to 8th April 2011). Each pattern is limited to 1 unit only. Please email me to reserve the patterns.

** So watch out for either this blog or my FB page for date of submission of entries, giveaway photo and date of draw!! **

Nyonya Beaded Shoes - Celina Chow

Beaded shoes with a history now available either in a modern or traditional pattern at Catz Handmade. Here is some facts on Nyonya beaded shoes :

Nyonya beaded shoes (or Manek shoes as it is locally known) originated from the 'Peranakan'heritage and women wore them as part of their traditional costumes. They were most popular during the 1930's and worn during special occassions like birthdays and weddings, or simply any occassion. The art of making them orginated from the Straits of Malacca, and through the years this delicate artwork is still confined to this ethnic group. The process in making these handiwork is most time-consuming because of its intricate designs.

“Peranakan refers to the descendants of the early Chinese community who settled in the Malay Archipelago from the 17th century and who has integrated with the Malays in this region."

The method in making these shoes is by stitching various tiny colored glass beads and sewn onto a piece of cross-stitch cloth.

“The most unique feature is the type of beads that was used by the Nyonyas of the past. The ‘manek potong’… ‘Manek’ means beads, ‘potong’ means cut and it is like a faceted diamond. It is a cut bead.”

Open toe dress shoes with floral pattern.

Open toe or sandals with 'Leaf vine" pattern.

Open toes beaded shoe with 'Zig-zag' pattern.

* Ready made shoes with beaded patterns are for reference only. Sale is on beaded patterns.

** Ready made shoes with beaded patterns **

Open toes beaded shoe with 'Wavy' pattern. (Black & white).
PRICE : RM230.00/USD80.00 per pair.

Pump beaded shoe with 'Spots' pattern.
PRICE : RM230.00/USD80.00 per pair.

* Can be disassemble to a shoe style of your choice. (please refer to your local shoe maker).

** Beaded shoes pattern **

'Multi Rose' pattern.
- For open toe or sandals.
PRICE : RM230.00/USD80.00 per pair.

'Wavy' pattern (Black & white).
- For open toe dress shoes or sandals.
PRICE : RM230.00/USD80.00 per pair.

Wavy' pattern (Brown & White).
- For open toe dress shoes or sandals.
PRICE : RM240.00/USD83.00 per pair.

Zig-zag' pattern.
- For open toe dress shoes or sandals.
PRICE : RM250.00/USD86.00 per pair.

'Medium squares' pattern. (slanting).
- For open toe dress shoes or sandals.
PRICE : RM200.00/USD69.00 per pair.

Medium squares' pattern.

- For open toe dress shoes or sandals.
PRICE : RM200.00/USD69.00 per pair.

As different customers have different feet sizes, sale is only on beaded shoe pattern.  Please sent the pattern to your local shoemaker to create your desired shoe design.

Below is my trusted shoemaker, located in Penang, Malaysia :

CRAFT Shoes Centre
A2-14 Level 2,
Komtar, Penang Road,10000 Penang, Malaysia.
Tel: 04-2611 899

New Creations : Jan 2011

New year, new design. A good time to start experimenting new styles and techniques. This year, I planned to design more necklaces and rings. Additional items for the 'B'tween Collection' were also added recently comprised of hair clips and earrings with back stopper.

'Frangipani Flower' & 'Sakura' Earrings

Frangipani' clayflower hairclips

Here're my latest wire wrap rings :

'Entwine' Ring

'Cathy's Ring' (gunmetal wire)

'Cathy's Ring' (silver wire)

I received several comments about ear hooks/studs especially those for sensitive ears. So far, I introduced surgical steel ear studs. Other options is stainless steel ear hook that was available in many of my design.

Swarosvki 'Pear' crystals earrings with surgical steel ear studs

‎'Belle' Earrings with Swarosvki teardrop crystal (Tanzanite) and stainless steel ear hook

 Necklaces :

'Labyrinth' Necklace with Chinese knots, Swarosvki and Czech crystals

‎'Purple Lilac Garden' Necklace with Swarosvki crystals & clay flower beads

Earrings :

'Adorn & Grace' Earrings with morning glory glass beads & Swarosvki crystals.

'Oriental Charm' wire wrapped earrings with gold colored wire & cloisonne ball beads.

Bracelet :

'Champagne Rose' Bracelet with Czech crystal.

Few more projects lining up...Thinking of doing something for Mothers' Day. What would you like to see in a Mothers' Day gift?