tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-142906842024-03-05T22:53:46.589+08:00ab: Coral DesignA piece of jewelry that you can enjoy for a long time.coralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14112686853601183857noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14290684.post-18771597078975299012015-12-03T12:09:00.001+08:002015-12-03T12:09:16.839+08:00How are my banana leave earrings made from banana?<div style="background-color: white; color: #cccccc; line-height: 16.848px; text-align: left;">
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<span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The banana is an edible fruit, as most people know, and they grow in bunches. Mostly people in the UK are aware of the yellow, soft, sweet dessert banana. In Uganda, a different variety of banana is mostly grown. Plantains are harvested when green, firm and more starchier. The local name of this food in Uganda is called Matoke.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7; line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So how can the natural little oval beads come from the leaf? They are rolled from actual dried banana leaves and weaved and varnished for a smooth and professional finish.</span></span></div>
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coralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14112686853601183857noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14290684.post-53322268901056307832015-11-13T23:49:00.000+08:002015-11-13T23:49:54.799+08:00ab: Coral Design's reveal for the Superstition blog hop sponsored by Paisley LizardThank you Tammy from Paisley Lizard for giving me a chance to participate in this blog hop and her lovely cat polymer clay bead.<br />
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I lover her business card and packaging.<br />
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Do I believe in superstition? It depends but I did encounter something that can't be explained by logic or science. Well I am not a person who just believe what could be proved by science and logic anyway. I think women in general believe in sense.<br />
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Back to my design. I am very sorry I can't do a lot of research or make several drafts before I create this necklace due to family matters. I thought about adding "13" into my design but it doesn't work. You may not believe. It's my first time to touch a polymer clay bead. Since the bead is very unique, I have no idea how to add beads along as I don't want to distract the focal.<br />
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As the bead has some curve lines, I picked up beads with curve lines instinctively. The curve lines also represent the smoke coming from Chinese scent that is widely used in different superstition worship ceremonies.<br />
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Finally, I made this whimsy necklace with the beads hanging at the bottom of the bead. To make it look more superstitious, I did some effect on the photo.<br />
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Here are the participants of this blog hop. Please visit their blogs.<br />
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Inspired by the color and nature of the found objects in my live, I like to create something with various texture. </div>
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My first design was a purse made for my Barbie when I was 8 years old. I used scrapes of an old towel as the "leather". The handles were a pair of plastic pink round file holders. Since then, I created many things </div>
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In my upcycled jewelry collection, I have used recycled bullet shells, recycled paper, recycle glass, </div>
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old train tickets, old music records and other materials that could be thrown to the trash can. </div>
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Some of the recycled glass beads are handmade by Indonesian artisans who work for WFTO member</div>
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group. Most materials are made according to fair trade principals. </div>
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Once I traveled between Suzhou and Shanghai often for seeing doctor. Every other day, I got used tickets and seeing tones of tickets thrown away, I decided to do something with them. After spending half year in the design process, I finally finished these jewelry made with train tickets. </div>
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coralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14112686853601183857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14290684.post-6337319186284800512015-05-04T08:20:00.003+08:002015-05-04T08:21:13.682+08:00More hand painted earrings When I was digging out some old stocks, I found two pair of glass buttons. After learning more about color theory, I decided to make a pair of cold color earrings and a pair of warm color earrings. I also used Gilder's Paste to highlight the texture of the stampings and the tear drop shape beads. Viola!<br />
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<br />coralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14112686853601183857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14290684.post-76674821887921823712015-05-01T19:50:00.001+08:002015-05-01T19:52:11.240+08:00Ugandan Barkcloth JewelryI have been using barkcloth made in Ugandan in my Fair Trade and Recycled Jewelry line. Barkcloth is the oldest cloth in history and today I came across this <a href="http://independentglobalcitizen.com/2015/04/06/ugandan-barkcloth-in-fashion-and-design/?__scoop_post=9617fd40-dd0f-11e4-e51f-001018304b75&__scoop_topic=3945139&utm_content=buffercd5cf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=buffer" target="_blank">article</a> about how barkcloth used in fashion. They are fabulous.<br />
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These are my design with barkcloth.<br />
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<br />coralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14112686853601183857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14290684.post-64435489832134405172015-04-09T21:44:00.000+08:002015-04-10T15:57:50.168+08:00Jewelry inspired by Chinese Garden WindowsMy design is always inspired by the surroundings. I particular like the lines, patterns and shapes I found on the street. Once I walked along Pingjianglu, Suzhou, China, I came across this beautiful window. I don’t know why I am so attracted to this out of thousands of windows in Suzhou’s gardens. Coincidentally, I found a stamping made in the States from old tooling, which looks like this window. So, I made a pair of earrings and a bracelet with them.<br />
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<br />coralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14112686853601183857noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14290684.post-79751326937337917382015-03-20T21:56:00.002+08:002015-04-07T20:08:40.956+08:00Build A Line Challenge from B'sue Boutiques, Coral Law of ab:coraldesign, Part Three Woohoo...finally we are almost to the end of this journey. I can't believe I can make it with my impatience. First of all, I would like to say thank you to Brenda Sue from B'Sue Boutiques who hosted this master class for 54 artists. Also I would like to thank for all the participants who have left encouraging comments to me here in the blog or on facebook.<br />
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Let's see what I made first. And then I would like to share what I have learnt from this challenge.<br />
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This challenge requests five pieces at least. While I saw other artists making more and more, I was discouraged for a little while. However, my spirit came back after I realized after this challenge, it will be the real start not the end. Even it took me a long time to design one piece, I am planning to make more later on.<br />
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<u>About the name:</u><br />
If you have read my <a href="http://abcoraldesign.blogspot.com/2015/01/build-line-challenge-from-bsue.html" target="_blank">first blog</a> post about this challenge, you will have found that my inspiration for this line is from peace. It takes a long time, a lot of effort and many steps to achieve a peaceful society. Piece by piece of all our inputs are important to that so I name my line "Peace by piece".<br />
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<u>About the engraving words:</u><br />
Besides the part of jewelry design, the most difficult part for creating this line is the choice of words that reflect my thoughts. I took some pictures on the street and at the exhibition for my inspiration.<br />
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In my <a href="http://abcoraldesign.blogspot.com/2015/01/build-line-challenge-from-bsue.html" target="_blank">first</a> and <a href="http://abcoraldesign.blogspot.com/2015/02/build-line-challenge-from-bsue.html" target="_blank">second</a> blog post for this challenge, I have showed these designs. The first pieces is "和平" (Peace) while the second pieces i s"珍惜" (To treasure). Please check my old posts if you want to know more about their meanings.<br />
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In my third piece, I used "怒" and "恕" which means "anger" and "forgiveness" respectively.<br />
"怒" is composed of "奴" (slave) and "心" (heart). When you are angry, a slave is in your heart.<br />
However if you choose "恕", you "如" (follow) as what your "心" (heart) tells.<br />
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In my forth piece, I used "自由" (freedom). We all want freedom to do what we want. However, there are many constraints in reality. We cannot be selfish to just fulfill our needs. I hope people can be more considerate when you are striving for your freedom. </div>
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The fifth piece is "心" (heart). I created this line from solely what inside my heart. I am so glad I could use jewelry to express myself. I don't follow the trend in the fashion world but I follow my heart. I hope you like my line.</div>
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<u>Reflections from this challenge:</u><br />
Thanks for Brenda Sue's and other participants' advice, I was enlightened to create a cohesive line that is not only one of a kind but also be able to repeat. I used to make once for each design as I like to create. When the number of design grows, my style gets distracted. Also the pro-design time like photography is so much that I can't focus on my design. With this cohesive line, I can repeat the design while keeping each piece unique as I engrave and paint every piece.<br />
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Besides creating a cohesive style, I have also started to think about the difference between collection and line. Up till this moment, I am still figuring so hopefully I can share my research in my next post.<br />
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One of the important point of selling a line is the pyramid of design. More items for simple pieces and less items for over-the-top design. Certainly the price goes up along the pyramid. However, I haven't created some in the middle. Probably I will make some bracelets. The four pair of earrings are closed to the bottom while the necklace is at the top.<br />
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As I am not very good at matching color, I take this challenge as a practice for finding color in the same category according to the theory in the book "Color me beautiful" by Carole Jackson. Luckily I met a new friend who is a specialist in color theory. She has shown me how to distinguish color into Spring, Summer, Autumn ans Winter.<br />
When I was matching the color of glass beads, I put the beads on the color chart to see if they are in the same season.<br />
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Thanks for reading. Please share this blog if you like "Peace by piece"<br />
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Before you go, hop to other blogs of my mentor and classmates.<br />
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I treasure your comments!coralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14112686853601183857noreply@blogger.com56tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14290684.post-22819687987872529702015-03-16T11:55:00.003+08:002015-03-16T11:55:52.594+08:00Cherry Blossom line <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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While I was working on my Build a line challenge, I was distracted to work on these. (Yes, I am easy to be distracted but I can't help.) I like working on contrast color and the combination of green and pink always give me a feeling of spring.<br />
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First I degrease the brass and let them dry overnight. Then I put swellegant metal base and patina on them. It's very fun to see how the color changed over time.<br />
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After a day, when the patina is totally dry, I rub some off and paint Vintaj patina on them. Again, after it's dry, I rub some off. If the result is not satisfied, I redo it. Like the bangle, I feel the color is not vibrant enough so I redo it. </div>
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When all the paints are dry after another 24 hours, I seal them with Vintaj and Swellegant sealer. I prefer the first one but the second one gives a more matte look.</div>
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After all these processes, it's time for real design. I really like Czech glass beads as they come in different color and very cute shapes. </div>
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Viola! These are some of earrings and bangle I made with the brass with patina. </div>
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<br />coralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14112686853601183857noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14290684.post-28307650232544464922015-02-20T11:06:00.000+08:002015-04-09T22:07:31.646+08:00Build A Line Challenge from B'sue Boutiques, Coral Law of ab:coraldesign,Part Two<b>Design Process</b><br />
While many participants of this challenge is on the way to build their lines, I am kinda stuck at how to build a cohesive line which is very crucial.<br />
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As mentioned in the last post, my concept of this line is to use engraving Chinese to express my thoughts through the arrangement of stampings. Before I started, I didn't have any idea about how to make a real cohesive line. I looked for all the stampings in pairs from the box where I keep all B'Sue products. </div>
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From what I have, I picked the connectors as the first trial so for the second design, in order to be cohesive, I used the silverware one and engraved "珍惜" which means "to treasure". </div>
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We all know many natural resources are reducing, animals are extincted, forest is getting less, ice is melting and etc. Yet, many people are still not aware or ignore the situation. As parents, we want to give the best to our kids or next generation but not many think about what our ancestors left to us are environmental problems. All of us need to change our habit by reducing energy use and waste and treasure what we have. </div>
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Back to the difficulties I encountered. In the past few weeks, I saw many participants are creating their lines with components of the same theme/materials in one or different color. The video about disassembling a statement piece into smaller pieces, shared by Brenda is very inspiring. However, the more I see how others create their lines, the more lost I feel. <br />
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Should I stick with these connectors to create bracelets and necklaces as well?<br />
Should I use one color only but with different stampings?<br />
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I hope I will figure this out soon.<br />
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<b>New insight about one-of-a-kind design</b><br />
I always like to make unique design as I don't like duplicate my design unless customer requests. I thought this could add more value on my jewelry. From my experience, it does but it also has shortages. One of the problem is time. Every design needs to be described and photographed for my online shop, which took a lot of time for my design. If I create a cohesive line that can be duplicated, it could gives my customers an impression of my style and also saves my time in post-design. Will this affect those customers who like one-of-a-kind? I hope not as I can still alter each design within the line to create a unique design for these customers. As the line can be duplicated, the other advantage is that it can reach more potential customers who may help promoting my jewelry. Instead of one customer wearing one design, it could be several customers wearing one design.<br />
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Stay tune for the final hop on March 20th.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Brenda Sue Lansdowne, B'sue Boutiques</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://www.bsueboutiques.typepad.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Jewelry Making Outside the Box</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">1. Marcia Tuzzolino</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://auroradesignsjewelryblog.me/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Aurora Designs</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">2. Jann Tague</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="https://janntague.wordpress.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Clever Designs by Jann</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">3. Judy King</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="https://apttowander.wordpress.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Apt to Wander Studio</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">4. Linzi Alford</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://magpieintheskyspoilheaptales.blogspot.co.uk/?" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Magpie in the Sky, Spoil Heap Tales</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">5. Cynthia Wainscott</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://exoticperujewelry.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Exotic Peru</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">6. Carole Carlson</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="https://beadsophisticate.wordpress.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Beadsophisticate</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">7. Lynn Stinten</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.dragonzwench.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Dragonzwench</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">8. Marica Zammit</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://www.beadlovelies.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Bead Lovelies</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">9. Catherine Shattuck</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://www.vrbrose.wordpress.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">VRBrose</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">10. Michaele Collie</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://thevintagegem.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">The Vintage Gem</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">11. Mary Craig</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://jewelryalchemy.wordpress.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Jewelry Alchemy</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">12. Lee Koopman</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://stregajewellry.wordpress.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Strega Jewelry</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">13. Erin Whitacre</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://shatteredtimejewelry.wordpress.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Shattered Time Jewelry</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">14. Monica Casady</span></div>
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<a href="http://monica-casady.squarespace.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">MJCasady Copper Works</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">15. Leila West</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://leilanicoledesigns.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Leila Nicole Designs</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">16. Cindy Peterson</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://howlingdogjewelry1.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Howling Dog Jewelry</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">17. Leila Belcher</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://leilabeedesigns.wordpress.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Leila Bee Designs</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">18. Gloria Allen</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://www.wingsandbeads.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Wings and Beads</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">19. Pamela Anger</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://novegattidesigns.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Novegatti Designs</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">20. Tammy Adams</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://www.paisleylizard.com/blog" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Paisley Lizard</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">21. Lynda O'Mara</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://www.lomaracreative.com/Blog.php" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">LOmara Creative</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">22. Elizabeth Hildreth</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://madscientistsdesigns.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">MadScientistsDesigns</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">23. Dana Hickey</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://www.magpieapproved.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Wind Dancer Studios</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">24. Janet Calardo</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://janleadesigns.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Jan Lea Designs</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">25. Maria Clark</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://www.sweetwillowdesigns.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Sweet Willow Designs</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">26. Lori Beekman</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="https://baccessorized.wordpress.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">B. Accessorized</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">27. Jennifer Kroeger</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="https://reliccharm.wordpress.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Relic Charm</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">28. Amy Jorgensen</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://amemedesigns.wordpress.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Hoarder's Corner</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">29. Robin Reed</span></div>
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<a href="http://artistryhcbd.indiemade.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Artistry: Handcrafted Bead Designs</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">30. Ingrid Anderson</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://lilisgems.wordpress.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Lilis Gems</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">31. Louise O'Shields</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://desiredivinejewels.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Desire Divine Jewels</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">32. Susan Killam</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://www.killamcreative.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Killam Creative</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">33. Mary Katherine Deis</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://theroseswordmdeis.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">The Rose Sword: Artisan and Vintage Collectible Jewelry</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">34. Nike Bottalico</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://nikebottalico.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Nike Bottalico</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">35. Susan Bowerman</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://www.woodsidewireworks.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Woodside Wireworks</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">36. Kristy Le</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://www.trendyjewelryle.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Kristy Le Trendy Jewelry Designs</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">37. Jan Peters</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://stylizedvintage.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Stylized Vintage</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">38. Mitzie Crider</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://needfulluxuries.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Needful Luxuries Occasional Blog</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">39. Gina Hockett</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://www.freestyleelements.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Freestyle Elements</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">40. Linda Anderson</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://fromthebeadboard.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">From the Bead Board</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">41. Alexandra Sefton</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://www.wilywolverine.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Imaginary Jewelry and Altered Art</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">42. Melida Boman</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://thejourneyofpensandthings.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">The Journey of Pens and Things</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">43. Teresa Shurter</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://treezstreazurs.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">TreeZ's Treasurs</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">44. Melissa Latimer</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://smithedup.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Smithed Up</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">45. Renee Hong</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://fineanddandyjewelry.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Fine and Dandy Jewelry and Art</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">46. Nadine Edris</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://moondancejewelrymaine.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Moondance Jewelry</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">47. Lori Meyer</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="https://parisiennegirldesign.wordpress.com/2015/01" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Parisienne Girl</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">48. Jennifer Merrill Williams</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://artistsofallstripes.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Artists of All Stripes</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">49. Denise Lussier Poirier</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://jewelrybydenise.wordpress.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Jewelry by Denise</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">50. Renee Allen</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://www.smallstuffdesign.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Small Stuff Design</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">51. Autumn Adams</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://www.autumndawns.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Autumn Dawns</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">52. Elizabeth Owens</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://1996shabbylane.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">1996 Shabby Lane</a></span></div>
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coralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14112686853601183857noreply@blogger.com48tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14290684.post-16256717719210020182015-01-23T14:30:00.000+08:002015-04-09T22:07:52.934+08:00Build A Line Challenge from B'sue Boutiques, Coral Law of ab:coraldesign, Part One<div style="background-color: white; clear: none; color: #444444; font-family: Lato, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.6000003814697px; margin-bottom: 11px;">
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Thanks for dropping by. I'm Coral Law of ab:coral design. I can't wait to share with you the first blog of the Build a Line Challenge from B'sue Boutiques. This is part one of the Build a Line series of blog hops, where I will tell you about myself and my design path, and why I decided to be part of this challenge. The challenge is really a master class of sorts, and will span three months and there will be three hops, total. We have 55 participants. All of us will be working hard to create a cohesive line of jewelry and share our design process together. At the end, we will develop a complete line of jewelry with a minimum of five pieces all in our chosen style. As a no-specific-style designer, it's really a challenge for me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 17px;">I used to buy jewelry from local shops. Once I bought a necklace for almost USD100. Not soon after, instead of feeling satisfied, I felt disappointed as I found that the materials are not very good and it's properly mass produced in factory. Then I decided to make my own jewelry. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 17px; line-height: 21.6000003814697px;">Here is my first design with some found objects and old buttons. Even I have been creating different styles for the past few years, my love to my first design never changes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">Though the challenge has been announced for a while, I did not have the motivation to join as I thought I would not have time. But I need to move and think forward. We are all busy at least that's what we always tell ourselves. Time can be manged so just be brave and step up. This challenge also gives me a chance to think how to make jewelry in a cohesive way and express more about myself. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">The concept of my line is very simple. I am planning to engrave Chinese characters on Bsue findings to make mostly symmetric or asymmetric earrings. The Chinese characters I am going to use are not some popular or random words. I pick the words based on my feelings towards things happening in the world. In the past few months, there were many sad news happened around the world while people were frighting for themselves. Therefore, the first word came to my mind (or this concept came to my mind) is "和平" which means peace. If we change the way to read this word, it becomes "平和" which means calm. If everyone is calm, peace is achievable. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">Another meaning of this line is the combination of handcrafted Chinese characters and USA made stampings. Open up one's mind to accept different culture is also a key to have harmonious world.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">Here is the process of making the first pair of earrings. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">However, the stampings I am going to use may be random. This is something I need to work on during the journey. If you want to join my journey, please sign up my newsletter or follow me on facebook, instagram and twitter. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">Before you leave, check out other participants of this challenge. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Brenda Sue Lansdowne, B'sue Boutiques</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://www.bsueboutiques.typepad.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Jewelry Making Outside the Box</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">1. Marcia Tuzzolino</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://auroradesignsjewelryblog.me/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Aurora Designs</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">2. Jann Tague</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="https://janntague.wordpress.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Clever Designs by Jann</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="https://apttowander.wordpress.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Apt to Wander Studio</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">4. Linzi Alford</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://magpieintheskyspoilheaptales.blogspot.co.uk/?" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Magpie in the Sky, Spoil Heap Tales</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">5. Cynthia Wainscott</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://exoticperujewelry.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Exotic Peru</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">6. Carole Carlson</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="https://beadsophisticate.wordpress.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Beadsophisticate</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">7. Lynn Stinten</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">8. Marica Zammit</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://www.beadlovelies.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Bead Lovelies</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">9. Catherine Shattuck</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">10. Michaele Collie</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://thevintagegem.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">The Vintage Gem</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://jewelryalchemy.wordpress.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Jewelry Alchemy</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">12. Lee Koopman</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://stregajewellry.wordpress.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Strega Jewelry</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">13. Erin Whitacre</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://shatteredtimejewelry.wordpress.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Shattered Time Jewelry</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">14. Monica Casady</span></div>
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<a href="http://monica-casady.squarespace.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">MJCasady Copper Works</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">15. Leila West</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://leilanicoledesigns.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Leila Nicole Designs</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">16. Cindy Peterson</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://howlingdogjewelry1.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Howling Dog Jewelry</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">17. Leila Belcher</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://leilabeedesigns.wordpress.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Leila Bee Designs</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">18. Gloria Allen</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://www.wingsandbeads.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Wings and Beads</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">19. Pamela Anger</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://novegattidesigns.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Novegatti Designs</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">20. Tammy Adams</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://www.paisleylizard.com/blog" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Paisley Lizard</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">21. Lynda O'Mara</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://www.lomaracreative.com/Blog.php" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">LOmara Creative</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://madscientistsdesigns.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">MadScientistsDesigns</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">23. Dana Hickey</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://www.magpieapproved.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Wind Dancer Studios</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://janleadesigns.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Jan Lea Designs</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://www.sweetwillowdesigns.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Sweet Willow Designs</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="https://baccessorized.wordpress.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">B. Accessorized</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="https://reliccharm.wordpress.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Relic Charm</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://amemedesigns.wordpress.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Hoarder's Corner</a></span></div>
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<a href="http://artistryhcbd.indiemade.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Artistry: Handcrafted Bead Designs</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://stylizedvintage.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Stylized Vintage</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://fromthebeadboard.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">From the Bead Board</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://www.wilywolverine.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Imaginary Jewelry and Altered Art</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://thejourneyofpensandthings.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">The Journey of Pens and Things</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://treezstreazurs.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">TreeZ's Treasurs</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://smithedup.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Smithed Up</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://fineanddandyjewelry.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Fine and Dandy Jewelry and Art</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://moondancejewelrymaine.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Moondance Jewelry</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="https://parisiennegirldesign.wordpress.com/2015/01" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Parisienne Girl</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://artistsofallstripes.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Artists of All Stripes</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://www.smallstuffdesign.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Small Stuff Design</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://www.autumndawns.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Autumn Dawns</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://mkpbeadart.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Midnight Kat Productions Art Jewelry</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;"><a href="http://mamasansmojo.blogspot.com/" style="border-radius: 12px; color: #999999; text-decoration: none;" target="_self" title="">Mama San's Mojo</a></span></div>
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Why Pearl?<br />
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It's timeless.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">"Pearls used in Edwardian jewelery were used to symbolize purity, wisdom, honesty, and integrity, and Edwardian jewelers and fashion designers loved them for their understated elegance and their natural beauty. Pearls worked perfectly with the popular motifs of the day that included styles adapted from the ancient Greek, Roman, and French Baroque periods of history. Pearl jewelry could be seen throughout the courts of King Edward of England, and on the wives and daughters of the newly wealthy railroad and automobile barons in the United States." selected from Beading Daily.</span><br />
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Not many people can carry tassel earrings unless you have a very special character and style. I made a pair of yellow tassel earrings a while ago and put it on my <a href="http://abcoraldesign.etsy.com/">etsy</a> shop. One day, they were sold and later I found that my customer is a very talented jazz singer <a href="http://deborahbond.com/">Deborah Bond</a>. She is very kind and sweet. From her instagram, I found she was doing a lot to empower women. I feel so blessed to meet such a great person. Later, she ordered more tassel earrings. </div>
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Love is all around if you are aware.coralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14112686853601183857noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14290684.post-37792540499301775992015-01-05T13:12:00.001+08:002015-01-05T13:12:28.986+08:00Haven't updated my blog for a long time since I left Hong Kong. From time to time, I miss my hometown where it has my best memory. Every time I come back, I see more new and less old buildings. Development is necessary for keeping the economy but the change does make me sad. This picture was taken at To Kwang Wan when I was waiting for the airport bus. This district is undergoing a big renovation. Very soon, it will be totally different.<br />
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<br />coralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14112686853601183857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14290684.post-14242275348242549462008-05-20T22:06:00.002+08:002008-05-20T22:18:27.076+08:00What can we do?這幾天,每次看到新聞報導,報紙,聽到電台傳來的消息,總令我留下淚來.傷心的不單是因為四川的災民,還有的是為何人總是遇上災難才會懂得珍惜;sars的發生,令人更懂得注重衛生,做個有公德的市民.其實我們平時是否應想想生命的可貴呢?這次的傷痛需要一段很長的時間來修補,幾個月後,有幾多人會知道他們仍需要幫助呢?<br /><br />如果某天沒有電,你會想是否因自己過度用電?如果某天沒有水,你會想是否因自己曾浪費食水?coralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14112686853601183857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14290684.post-71202229609382611922008-05-05T08:43:00.002+08:002008-05-05T08:49:38.328+08:00愛思考無論什麼時候,我的腦袋還裏想想著一些東西.不過當我沒有把它寫下來的話,我便會忘記,可能與沒有吸收足夠的DHA有關.每當是別人的事,我可以給予一些很有效的建議,但到自己身上時,便好像沒有腦似的,什麼也想不通.coralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14112686853601183857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14290684.post-71987750019695875772008-03-10T17:29:00.003+08:002008-03-10T17:39:01.086+08:00Meaningful weekend<span style="font-family:arial;">My legs haven't been tired like now for a long time. It's good though. That means I have utilized my time. In the past weekend, I went to the Hong Kong International Jewellery Exhibition where I had seen many jewellery designs but they were not appealing to me. Instead, the display is more amazing. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">On sunday, I went to the Orbis Charity Walk with my friends. We started at about 9:30 and finished at about 2(I guess). It's really a good outdoor activity. My friend, Kermit seems haven't talked for a long time as she is the one who can talk and walk. I'm not blaming her but it's just the way she is.</span>coralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14112686853601183857noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14290684.post-70473930923599210572008-01-29T20:08:00.000+08:002008-01-29T20:11:45.831+08:00結婚一週月今天是結婚的一週月,剛巧閱讀了一篇有關異地情的訪問,有很深的感受.<br /><br />雖然我們沒有如被訪者背後的宗教信念,但我們的感情沒有因為遙遠的距離而變淡,相反我們掛念對方的程度與日俱增,即使習慣離別,但每一次都比以前更想念對方,他由一個不愛傾電話的男朋友變成一個習慣每天和我談數次電話的丈夫。<br /><br />自從我們一起,不少人問我:「你們是怎樣溝通的? 語言不同,溝通有問題嗎?」對於這點,我很想在這裡跟大家分享我的看法:其實人與人的溝通在乎坦誠和你有多願意去表達自己的感受,即使說著同一種語言,你不去說,假設別人明白你的想法,最終只為引起誤會;作為一個女仔,當然希望男朋友明白自己的意願和想法,最理想的是他們能熱切地和議自己的想法,還不時把心中所愛的東西送到手上,但試問有幾多人做到 ?做到的人又真的會出現在你眼前嗎?清醒一點吧! 我也曾經這樣糊塗,但後來我主動地把自己的想法一一說出,和他好好溝通,正因為我們的語言不同,我們更會把事情說清楚,以免大家誤會,慢慢地我們便建立了互相信任的感情,每次吵架後,他都會迫我說出我的感受,當大家都明白對方的想法時,便再學會體諒和包容,這些過程只要你有耐性慢慢學習,必定會找到你幸福的一生。<br /><br />最後,我很想說愛情不等於Shopping,並不是有條件便可以左選右選,沒有感覺不應該是一個藉口,對別人不斷的批評和埋怨最終只會傷害自己,這一刻不如想想自己可以做什麼來讓別人開心,想不到的,應該去做義工,感受一下如何施比受更有福。coralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14112686853601183857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14290684.post-15385297178007326332008-01-22T22:27:00.000+08:002008-01-22T22:31:54.349+08:00The last time I wrote on blog is in November. It's been quite a long time. Well, at this moment, I'm married. I have a lot to write but at the same time I don't know what should write first. That's me. I know to myself, I'm quite harsh and demanding. Maybe that's why I'm not really happy about the wedding day as there were some imperfections.coralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14112686853601183857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14290684.post-14182912575051669232007-10-29T23:55:00.000+08:002007-10-30T00:07:44.303+08:002 more months兩個月後的今天我將會踏進人生另一階段.回想過去的時光,快樂的片段總比不快樂的多,這是幸運的,更幸運的是我經常將一些不快樂的片段遺忘.在我腦海中,大部分都是中學和大學時與好友的點點滴滴.不過,他們也一樣嗎?coralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14112686853601183857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14290684.post-898087818058686052007-09-30T16:59:00.000+08:002007-09-30T17:46:20.683+08:00我們的中秋節某天回家,看著八月十三的月亮,中秋節又到了.<br />忽然想起中學時到彩雲村後面的一個山頭賞月,我們一行人拿著燈籠走上山,各人除了帶著不同的生果,食物,還帶著興奮的心情,大家你一句我一句,嘻嘻哈哈地很快便上到山.<br />我們一班朋友那時的友誼在正如當時燒得紅紅的蠟燭,猛烈地燃燒著,雖然現在並沒有那麼熱烈,但那種餘溫還拿在心中.<br />現在的中秋節,我們再不能像以往一樣,大家都忙著,有的還要把晚餐時間一分為二,分別到兩邊的父母家過節.<br />有人說外國的月光特別圓,我卻認為飛鵝山上的月亮是最圓.<br />將來當我在別的地方時,我一定會更懷念這個我心中最明亮的月光.coralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14112686853601183857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14290684.post-91573065034480657942007-08-28T22:46:00.000+08:002007-08-28T23:14:23.608+08:00走糖走青加底加腩汁今天晚上無意中發現了一間賣墨魚丸的食店,由於它是在一條小街,感覺像尋到寶,找到一樣別人找不到的快感是難以言喻的.<br />這間麵店的白磚牆上貼著彩色繽紛但不同款式的海報,當然字體也不一,與那些設計精緻的餐廳相比,你不能找到有什麼可欣賞,但它卻為很多獨個兒進餐的人提供了一個最溫暖的地方,身边除了一對情侶外,其他的都是獨個兒吃著麵,有一邊喝啤酒的,有一邊講電話的,表情都總是有點硬bonbon的.<br />當進食至一半的時候,有三位食客下單,他們要求較硬的牛筋,走糖的檸水,加腩汁的撈麵....聽到這裡,心裏不禁一酸,將來當我離開香港時,我不單掛念香港的食物,最不捨得是這種具有香港人特式的服務,試問哪裡可以找到這樣彈性的落單要求呢?我們都被寵壞了.coralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14112686853601183857noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14290684.post-31926566698671551792007-08-22T14:33:00.000+08:002008-12-11T07:12:20.249+08:00很干淨的手看我的美甲,它是由一位男孩幫我弄的!這世界真的變了很多,性別好像已不是一個人的身份一部分.男的做女的工作,女的做男的工作<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IwWAOx9sR_w/RsvZjIoG7TI/AAAAAAAABgI/HIWTEca3-7U/s1600-h/DSCF1423+(Small).JPG"></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101410312230726978" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IwWAOx9sR_w/RsvZpooG7UI/AAAAAAAABgQ/YIG4PKs8dqM/s320/DSCF1463.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IwWAOx9sR_w/RsvZeooG7SI/AAAAAAAABgA/ZIGMzTcH0hw/s1600-h/DSCF1462.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101410123252165922" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IwWAOx9sR_w/RsvZeooG7SI/AAAAAAAABgA/ZIGMzTcH0hw/s320/DSCF1462.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>coralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14112686853601183857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14290684.post-10673154701557623882007-08-11T08:53:00.000+08:002007-08-11T09:05:23.525+08:00摺紙還記得小學的時候,很愛摺紙,一步一步地摺,若能看得明白,將那些平面圖變成真實的立體圖,那是很有滿足感的事.或許自小便很愛做勞作,小手工等等,故現在對陶藝和首飾自設計都很感興趣.<br /><br />小時候曾經摺過一個紙盒,很有日本味的,蓋子上還有立體的小花瓣,但現在怎也摺不到,那便到網上找找,竟被我發現到這個網址http://glynnorigami.co.uk/Boxes.htm, 看似複雜的摺紙步驟,不消十分鐘便讓我看通而且摺成一個盒子了.這種滿足感是否如迷語被猜中,不同處被找出一樣呢?coralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14112686853601183857noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14290684.post-4438670582251089382007-08-10T09:13:00.000+08:002007-08-10T09:26:22.323+08:00Websites for beauties1. 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Let's put on some perfume.<br /><a href="http://www.1976.com.tw/">www.1976.com.tw</a>coralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14112686853601183857noreply@blogger.com0