Colourful Stars

I made these colourful stars to thank my friends for helping me with a school project. 

I usually put these ornaments on handphone straps because you can hang them on your phone or bag. It is more versatile than using a solid keychain. 

Beaded Needle Case: Tutorial Links Below

It took 2 days, but I finally finished my beaded needle case. It requires peyote stitching which was not difficult to grasp, but rather tedious. But, I think that the final product is worth it!

Here's a picture of the original wooden needle case, which I bought from korasw on ebay

I learn how to make this from a series of youtube videos created by Beth Murr. Her videos are simple and easy to understand which is great for beginners.

How to bead needle case: How to add the lid: How to read beading needle pattern:
How to remove and replace wrong beads:

New beading companion: Little Pup

Now that I have given Tink & Ickle away. It's time for a new beading companion, Cookie. Isn't he adorable? :)

Simple beaded birds

One of my first projects:  meet my beading companions, Tink & Ickle.  They are very popular with my friends, and I have already given them away. But, they are relatively easy to make so I am sure that I will be making more of these beautiful birds.