Tuesday 30 December 2014

Tatl and Tael Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask Fairy Earrings


Cute Tatl and Tael fairy Legend of Zelda Majora's mask earrings, handmade from polymer clay and added mica powder to give them both a lovely sparkle.

Available here

Saturday 15 November 2014

New Cute Swarovski Crystal Heart Handmade Earrings


New to my Etsy shop lovely Swarovski crystal rose pink heart earrings with little turquoise crystals, these earrings have a beautiful shimmer and are on Sterling Silver earring hooks.
Available here

Friday 14 November 2014

New Kawaii Loveheart Sweets Earrings Design


New Lovehearts earrings design now available with iridescent kawaii stars, choose your own pastel colour clay and slogan.
Available in my Etsy shop here

Saturday 8 November 2014

New Kawaii Blush Pink Teapot Ring


New listing available in my Etsy shop pretty pink teapot ring with lovely scroll design this is also available in pastel peach Link 

Saturday 4 October 2014

New festive bows and all things green



Newly listed on my Etsy shop. These cute miniature bows will add a little festiveness to any outfit and with them not being too much Christmas related can be worn all year round, Handmade from a deep emerald green polymer clay with a sprinkle of green glitter mixed into the clay to give them a subtle sparkle. I am also giving away the snowflake studs with any purchase of the bows. You can find them both here

Sharing the love for all things green here are some of my favourite green related internet finds, I hope you like them too, which is your favourite? please comment below, or do you have any beautiful green clothing, jewellery anything add links below of your finds and I will add them to this list with a link back to your blog too <3















Monday 22 September 2014

Jiji Necklace, Studio Ghibli Kiki's Delivery Service

Jiji Necklace

I have handmade out of polymer clay this cute Jiji from Kiki's delivery service, I have given him a little red bow and his tail curls round from the back and up one side.

Available on my Etsy shop here

Wednesday 17 September 2014

Kawaii Star Earrings New To My Etsy Shop

Kawaii star earrings coated with a ton of iridescent glitter to give them a lovely sparkle, I have added pink pearl beads and glow in the dark beads through the middle on the star.

Available here

Saturday 13 September 2014

Resin Tips and Helpful Tutorial Videos



I recently got asked how I make my resin pieces, I have spent alot of time watching tutorials and practising so here are a few of my personal tips and video tutorials that helped me.

I always use silcone moulds, the first time I used resin I made the mistake of using a plasic mould and had to break it to get the pieces out.

When adding a background layer with glitter like the one in the above picture, don't fully fill the mould with resin as when you add the glitter it will overspill, which is fixable but is an extra job you can avoid.

Bubbles are a nightmare in resin and I have tried many ways to avoid them, stirring slowly etc... but it just doesn't work there is no way to stop them, but you can easily get rid of them by putting the mixture into the mould (don't bother after stirring because as soon as it is added to the mould you will just create more bubbles!) leave to sit for a few minutes so most of the bubbles will float to the top and run a lighter or heatgun over them, you can use a straw and blow on them but I didn't think this was a good as using heat.

Adding a eyescrew you can use a drill but I don't trust myself to use one without it ending up in me going to hospital with a drill through my finger I am a bit of a wimp when it comes to electric tools. I just use bails that you can glue on the back much safer and easier :) or you can still use a eyescrew by twisting it into the top of the piece or if its a little difficult to get in, I also heat up a pin by running a lighter over the end (watch as the bit you are holding will get hot if you do it for too long!) then jab it in where I want the eyescrew and start a bit of a hole and then twist the eyescrew in.

I keep all my resin equipment bowls stirring sticks etc.. in a separate plastic bag as it gets so messy and I have not found a way to fully remove all the traces of resin before mixed when mixed on most things you should be able to break off when hard, this is great with the little white plastic cups don't wash them out till the resin is dry and when it is just squeeze the cup and it will peel off.

Always make sure to push the stickers or whatever you are using to the bottom of the mould to push out hidden air bubbles.

If you are using alphabet beads make sure that when you are going to be taking them out of the mould that they are going to appear the right way, I have made this mistake before resulting in backwards and upside down letters.

I usually use glitter in my pieces but you can use - mica powder, eyeshadow, acrylic paint, pigments and many more things for the backgrounds.

After a while the resin will go brown I was devastated when this happened to me as its not cheap to buy and living in the UK the brand I like is only sold in the States, but after some research it can still be used so I tested it out and when mixed it goes clear again, whew!

I have seen people using glue guns to make a resin style pendant personally I have never tried this but from tutorials I have seen it doesn't work as good and is a bit more messy.

Here are a few links to videos that helped me out alot, and if you have any questions about resin you can message me on my Facebook page with this link

This video I found most helpful and she creates really cute pendants link

A blog post with some unique resin ideas link

A UV resin ring tutorial (I have never used UV resin so I don't know how easy it is to use) link

This girl has the biggest sticker and glitter collection I have seen and the tutorial is really easy to follow link

Comment below if you have a tips you would like to add and I will add them to my list crediting with a link to your blog page, or if you found any of these tips helpful.








Friday 12 September 2014

Tuesday 29 July 2014

Competition Time! Plus New Lines Added To My Etsy Shop Mario Bracelet and Kawaii Cat Ring

Competition Time

My facebook page has just reached 100 likes and to celebrate I am doing a cute giveaway of  Lovehearts Pegasus earrings and a Blue Feather Harvest Moon ring for one lucky winner!

All you need to do for a chance to win is -

 Like or already have liked my Facebook page. > www.facebook.com/xkawaiicutiex
 Like the competition post.
 Share the competition post.

Winner will be announced on the 1st of August good luck x
This competition is for UK and international 


New Lines - 


Mario Fire Flower Power Up Bracelet


Kawaii Cat Ring


Both Available Here


Monday 9 June 2014

Friday 6 June 2014

Bumblebees








I had the excitement of getting to see quite a few bumblebees in my garden today, which to say the least needs some work doing to it! I was going to start de-weeding but seeing all the cute little bumblebees getting pollen from the weeds I was about to pull I decided it was best to leave them there till I can replace them with some bee friendly flowers.

Bumblebee Facts -

Bumblebees have smelly feet - This is to let other bumblebees know they have already taken the pollen from the plant so there will be little left.
Bumblebees never swarm.
They only produce a small amount of honey - just enough to feed their young ones.
Bumblebees don't usually sting unless they feel threatened.
Bumblebees do not lose their stinger after use.
Pesticides pose a serious threat to the existence of bumblebees.




Bumblebee Friendly Flowers - Planting just one or two of these will help bumblebees greatly.

Vipers Bugloss

Comfey

Red Clover

Bird Foot Trefoil

Tufted Vetch

Bumblebee Charity Pieces

A lovely selection of handmade bumblebee pieces, profits go towards helping bees


Hi Honey Hand Embroidery Needlework Pattern



Bumblebee on Daisy Photograph




Sources -
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/bumble-bee-facts.html
http://bumblebeeconservation.org/about-bees
Picture Sources -
http://www.scotiaseeds.co.uk/VipersBugloss.php
http://gardenofeaden.blogspot.co.uk/2011/02/evergreens-for-dry-shade.html
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienenwabe/6951368507/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8899981@N05/3650925303/
http://englishplants.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/wildflowers-for-bees.html



Wednesday 4 June 2014

Charity Shop Finds and New Polymer Clay Makes


I have finally had some time to make some polymer clay charms yay! I feel like I was going a bit stir crazy with not making anything in so long but I have been so busy with moving, As well as making jewellery I also love charity shopping, Which I was super happy to find that Newcastle has a ton of them! So here is some pictures of my latest polymer clay makes and my new purchases from charity shops.

Harvest Moon Themed Heart Event Charms and Swarovski Crystals 

Special Edition Clover Beauty and The Beast Butter Dish
The rose on the lid is the handle


Official Disney Belle and The Beast Figurines
I found these for only £2 each and both are a present for my sister


















Tuesday 3 June 2014

Video Game Inspired Jewellery

Handmade Video Game Inspired Jewellery

Its been so long since I did my last blog post but I have been in the process of a big move from one side of the UK to the other! But I am all settled in now so will start posting on my Blog more regularly again :)

I thought I would start with a post of some lovely video game inspired jewellery I have found on Etsy.

Alex Kidd Keychain, Brooch or Magnet


Legend Of Zelda Light World and Dark World Map Earrings


Final Fantasy Cactuar Necklace 



Water Breathing Magic Potion Bottle Necklace



Ni No Kuni Mr Drippy Necklace



Zelda Ocarina of Time Magic Bean Ring



Super Mario 3 Cartridge Cufflinks



Bioshock Infinite Vigors Bracelet