-- Amanda Yu Design -- Stockholm Dreamin'

The Pearl of Asia ~ Hong Kong Night View 東方之珠-香港夜景

2011-02-02T00:03:00.001+01:00

The Pearl of Asia ~ Hong Kong Night View 東方之珠-香港夜景
Originally uploaded by Pisces Romance

The Owl & Teal

2010-12-29T11:58:00.002+01:00

One of my favorite treasury made by Ixela, I love the color & all the beautiful creation.

幸福?

2010-11-12T13:15:00.002+01:00

可隨手得到的, 並不是幸福. 沒有煩惱也不幸福.若常常受寵愛, 只會使人變得自我,輕視他人和內心貧乏.
即使現在陷於苦境, 仍燃起希望, 一步一步地攀登苦勞的付斜坡, 一點一滴地積聚起力量,實現自己的夢想. 這樣的人才可能深刻感受到真正的喜悅, 其人生也是美麗無比的.

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What is happiness!

2010-06-11T20:29:00.000+02:00

Daisaku Ikeda

What is Happiness?

What is the purpose of life? It is to become happy. Whatever country or society people live in, they all have the same deep desire: to become happy.

Yet, there are few ideals as difficult to grasp as that of happiness. In our daily life we constantly experience happiness and unhappiness, but we are still quite ignorant as to what happiness really is.

A young friend of mine once spent a long time trying to work out what happiness was, particularly happiness for women. When she first thought about happiness she saw it as a matter of becoming financially secure or getting married. (The view in Japanese society then was that happiness for a woman was only to be found in marriage.) But looking at friends who were married, she realized that marriage didn't necessarily guarantee happiness.

She saw couples who had been passionately in love suffering from discord soon after their wedding. She saw women who had married men with money or status but who fought constantly with their husbands.

Gradually, she realized that the secret of happiness lay in building a strong inner self that no trial or hardship could ruin. She saw that happiness for anyone — man or woman — does not come simply from having a formal education, from wealth or from marriage. It begins with having the strength to confront and conquer one's own weaknesses. Only then does it become possible to lead a truly happy life and enjoy a successful marriage.

She finally told me, "Now I can say with confidence that happiness doesn't exist in the past or in the future. It only exists within our state of life right now, here in the present, as we face the challenges of daily life."

I agree entirely. You yourself know best whether you are feeling joy or struggling with suffering. These things are not known to other people. Even a man who has great wealth, social recognition and many awards may still be shadowed by indescribable suffering deep in his heart. On the other hand, an elderly woman who is not fortunate financially, leading a simple life alone, may feel the sun of joy and happiness rising in her heart each day.

Happiness is not a life without problems, but rather the strength to overcome the problems that come our way. There is no such thing as a problem-free life; difficulties are unavoidable. But how we experience and react to our problems depends on us. Buddhism teaches that we are each responsible for our own happiness or unhappiness. Our vitality — the amount of energy or "life-force" we have — is in fact the single most important factor in determining whether or not we are happy.

True happiness is to be found within, in the state of our hearts. It does not exist on the far side of some distant mountains. It is within you, yourself. However much you try, you can never run away from yourself. And if you are weak, suffering will follow you wherever you go. You will never find happiness if you don't challenge your weaknesses and change yourself from within.

Happiness is to be found in the dynamism and energy of your own life as you struggle to overcome one obstacle after another. This is why I believe that a person who is active and free from fear is truly happy.

The challenges we face in life can be compared to a tall mountain, rising before a mountain climber. For someone who has not trained properly, whose muscles and reflexes are weak and slow, every inch of the climb will be filled with terror and pain. The exact same climb, however, will be a thrilling journey for someone who is prepared, whose legs and arms have been strengthened by constant training. With each step forward and up, beautiful new views will come into sight.

My teacher used to talk about two kinds of happiness — "relative" and "absolute" happiness. Relative happiness is happiness that depends on things outside ourselves: friends and family, surroundings, the size of our home or family income.

This is what we feel when a desire is fulfilled, or something we have longed for is obtained. While the happiness such things bring us is certainly real, the fact is that none of this lasts forever. Things change. People change. This kind of happiness shatters easily when external conditions alter.

Relative happiness is also based on comparison with others. We may feel this kind of happiness at having a newer or bigger home than the neighbors. But that feeling turns to misery the moment they start making new additions to theirs!

Absolute happiness, on the other hand, is something we must find within. It means establishing a state of life in which we are never defeated by trials and where just being alive is a source of great joy. This persists no matter what we might be lacking, or what might happen around us. A deep sense of joy is something which can only exist in the innermost reaches of our life, and which cannot be destroyed by any external forces. It is eternal and inexhaustible.

This kind of satisfaction is to be found in consistent and repeated effort, so that we can say, "Today, again, I did my very best. Today, again, I have no regrets. Today, again, I won." The accumulated result of such efforts is a life of great victory.

What we should compare is not ourselves against others. We should compare who we are today against who we were yesterday, who we are today against who we will be tomorrow. While this may seem simple and obvious, true happiness is found in a life of constant advancement. And the same worries that could have made us miserable can actually be a source of growth when we approach them with courage and wisdom.

One friend whose dramatic life proved this was Natalia Satz, who founded the first children's theater in Moscow. In the 1930s, she and her husband were marked by Soviet Union's secret police. Even though they were guilty of no crime, her husband was arrested and executed and she was sent to a prison camp in the frozen depths of Siberia.

After she recovered from the initial shock, she started looking at her situation, not with despair, but for opportunity. She realized that many of her fellow prisoners had special skills and talents. She began organizing a "university," encouraging the prisoners to share their knowledge. "You. You are a scientist. Teach us about science. You are an artist. Talk to us about art."

In this way, the boredom and terror of the prison camp were transformed into the joy of learning and teaching. Eventually, Mrs. Satz even made use of her own unique talents to organize a theater group. She survived the five-year prison sentence, and dedicated the rest of her long life to creating children's theater. When we met for the first time in Moscow in 1981, she was already in her 80s. She was as radiant and buoyant as a young girl. Her smile was the smile of someone who has triumphed over the hardships of life. Hers is the kind of spirit I had in mind when I wrote the following poem on "Happiness":

A person with a vast heart is happy.
Such a person lives each day with a broad and embracing spirit.
A person with a strong will is happy.
Such a person can confidently enjoy life, never defeated by suffering.
A person with a profound spirit is happy.
Such a person can savor life's depths
while creating meaning and value that will last for eternity.
A person with a pure mind is happy.
Such a person is always surrounded by refreshing breezes of joy.

This short essay is adapted from..
http://www.ikedaquotes.org/contents/short_essays/happiness.html

There's also another meaningful essay "on Women's Beauty" in the website.
Also, check out all those quotes.
Truly inspiring.

Monday Moodboard

2010-05-24T21:50:00.008+02:00

Orange earrings by azulado

Orange breeze - crocheted earrings by TomBjornDesigns

Salmon wild flower handmade hairgrip by mammamiaeme

Funky Orange Felt on Adjustable Antique Silver Ring by antigoni

Sun Gives Energy!

2010-05-06T19:27:00.002+02:00

Thank you very much swiedebie for making this beautiful treasury.
Sun does really gives energy so does beautiful treasury :)
Happy Weekend!

Mini Shiny Red Fortune Leather Earrings by ExoticFlavour on Etsy

2010-01-30T20:35:00.002+01:00

Mini Shiny Red Fortune Leather Earrings by ExoticFlavour on Etsy

Popular gawker at craftgawker

2009-10-25T17:39:00.006+01:00

Unexpected surprise! first item to submit and became popular one in 7 days. I am overjoyed! please share my happiness with me ^-^ Click here to the site

Click here to the item

Dark Purple Willow Bracelet

Something New

2009-10-10T17:57:00.003+02:00

Here are a new collection of my knots' works. I used a new button clasp and combine with the colorful irregular forms wood beads. They light up the color of this autumn season. They are available now at www.exoticflavour.etsy.com There are variety of colors for your choice.

Red and Black seduction - Choker necklace

Crimson Olive Stripe - Choker

Red Turquoise Chic - Choker and necklace

Pineapple Green Tea - Choker necklace

RaspBerry

2009-09-24T01:47:00.005+02:00

It's been awhile since my Treasury made it to Etsy's Front page. This Raspberry one made it today! yeah! I am glad to know there are many hearts and sale as well. Click the little widget below can bring to each talented designers.

My Treasury made on Front Page YA!

2009-08-04T17:06:00.004+02:00

Click photo above will bring you to unlock Etsy's treasury and all links to each designers.

Ok, this time not my item at Etsy's Front Page but it was Treasury West with title "Natural Beauty" simply I chose based on green. One of featured seller had almost 1000 views in a hour, awesome! I think it was on the perfect time 11:00pm EST.

Customize Colorful Mini Fortune Necklace

2009-08-03T22:03:00.005+02:00

Colorful Mini Fortune Pendants

Colorful Mini Fortune Pendants with matching color cord and bead

In Six styles ^-^
They are available now at www.exoticflavour.etsy.com

Ume blossom earrings

2009-07-04T23:04:00.003+02:00

Here are the newest design, inspired by the Ume blossom.
Red, light blue/turquoise, dark Purple Ume earrings are now avaiable at Exotic Flavour.
Earrings are lightweight, stylish and bold. They hang by nickel free silver hooks; perfect for sensitive ears.

On Etsy Front Page

2009-07-03T11:06:00.004+02:00

All the talented artists: ArtMind, ingermaaike, hijirik, TimelessVixenVintage, lapomme, iragrant, kirevi8, baharcollection, ixela, NewMoonStudio, ExoticFlavour, Elephannie

Thanks a lot for Ayca, the owner of the beautiful Jewelry Shop - ayatasarim included my Red Chic Earrings on her "My Birthday Wishes" treasury and it made on Etsy Front Page ^-^

Antique gold leather choker

2009-07-02T15:28:00.003+02:00

Antique gold leather choker
Originally uploaded by .:._Amanda__Yu__Design_.:.

Today I finished this gorgeous custom-order for my client on Etsy -Exotic Flavour.
I am glad I had found this antique gold leather cord for her as her desire. It always happy to see the client is satisfied. ^-^ Their joy are my joy!

Traditional Costume - the Weekly challenge

2009-07-01T13:22:00.007+02:00

This is my entry for the last Weekly challenge "Traditonal Costume" hosted by Kraplap
My necklace "Flame" is inspired by the Chinese Wedding Dress. This is one of the beautiful dresses I like the most. It can be worn only once in life time! This "Flame" necklace is now it's available at my shop - Exotic Flavour.
I hope you find it is also exotic and beautiful. ^-^

A buyer claims "received wrong item" to sellers

2009-06-26T20:05:00.016+02:00

A true story and BEWARE a cheater...

I recently dealing with this Etsy seller named "g----rose"

She purchased a "Grape Bracelet" from me on 15/6 and paid immediately. I left her positive feedback the same day as usual and sent her the bracelet asap.

23/6, she left me a negative feedback :(

24/6, she convo me she wants to see the grape bracelet at her mailbox asap....bahbahbah,, seem a normal anger person.

*** I were confused and *I were trying so hard to remember something, Ok I remembered I made a new purple bracelet and I didn't have many orders, I shouldn't have mixed up with others buyers. And the colors she claimed were black leather with red cord, which i have never done.***

Same date, I convo her to describe a little more of the situation, I want to clarify the issue before I made another one. (because i still couldn't believe this happen)

25/6, she didn't reply me, then I sent her convo and also email to ask her nicely to take photos for me, I want to see the item.

26/6, she replied, she has no camera and she is computer illiterate. She didn't know how to use printer or mobile.....she is from 50's and..so on..

Same day, I pondered the whole morning and checked her feedback from sellers and also what she left to other buyers. I decided to make her a new one as I trusted her words, just in case I really made this mistake. I sent her the new bracelet with registered mail so we can track the item. Still, no one know but her, if the first item was wrong or not......althougt she emphasized every time she will return that wrong item to me asap she received the new one.

Same day, I received a convo from other seller, asked me about her (g-----rose), this seller is also dealing with her as she claims she received "a wrong item" and the buyer wonders if I can help to describe this buyer. At that moment, I felt *DING* OMG! I am probably being deceived. That was a scam..............................

Since I can not say anything in the EST thread, but I must tell this awful experience to warn my dear friends. I took this lesson but I won't be silent and just succumbed the injustice/erroneousness . I reported to admin but they didn't reply me yet. I will see how is this story goes, I wonder what she will tell me that she failed to return the item to me.

Still there is possibility maybe I made the mistake until I see the first item...

27/6 confirmed from one of the sellers she had similar experience of dealing with g-----rose, this time she claims she hadn't received the item and need refund. G-----rose keep insulting her and demanding with tantrum. However, she able to get help from Etsy in time and canceled the sale before g----rose left negative feedback.

same day, I received a email from a third seller who had trade with her. This seller had to refund the money whether g----rose received the item or not. She claimed item had never arrived.

28/6 I received a forth seller convo, she told me this buyer is tricky and she was luckily didn't received neg. feedback in the end.

30/6 I received replied from Etsy evenutally, they explained clearly how is the feedback work for both sellers & buyers, in my case they cannot remove the neg. feedback and encourage me to use the "Kiss & Make up" system.

1/7 As I already sent her again a new bracelet last Monday with registered mail, I used the system "Kiss and make up". At last, she left me back a positive feedback and said she will return the wrong item tomorrow. It doesn't mean I just let her get away, however frankly, the feedback is the most important thing for me/ my shop. I will still tell this story to as many sellers I know of, I hope we can learn from our experiences and learn together. I have the faith of "Cause and Effect", what a person act, speak and think of anything good or bad will in the end be accumulated and in return to one's life.

Until now, I learned from this lesson is
1) never leaf feedback right away although we received quick payment from buyers.
2) prepare envelope with receiver's address before wrapping the item with beautiful paper, so I can double check item & address to prevent not selling to wrong person or item.

To be continue.............

The Winner of the PASTEL challenge is...

2009-06-22T16:01:00.012+02:00

The winner of

the EST weekly challenge

of

the "PASTEL"

is

...

...

kraplap

with her creation

Pastel Silk Pouch

I can't resist the beauty of her purse, it is absolutely stunning and it matches the theme "PASTEL" perfectly even including the photo shoot with the pink dress. I am impressed.

^-^
Many congralutations

and I pass over this relay race of creativity to you,
now you are the boss/queen/host for the next challenge.
Please read her blog for the upcoming theme

...

Thank you very much for all the zealous participants!

Feature Artist in Garage Spotlight

2009-06-22T15:41:00.009+02:00

I am overjoyed to be invited for the Garage Spotlight at Art Garage Sale, a new Online market for artist/designers.

Flickr Favorites - Kitten

2009-06-16T13:00:00.003+02:00

1. Silver tabby kitten, 2. Do you play with me? ¿Usted juega conmigo?, 3. Am I a good model?, 4. Sweet Dreams

so happy to seeing all these adorable kitties! :) sweet sweet!

Pastel Color - The EST Weekly Challenge

2009-06-15T22:10:00.039+02:00

Wow, this week I am the lucky one who won the European Street Team weekly challenge with the Audrey Hepburn timeless vintage One of a Kind ring, from the previous theme "Audrey Hepburn" hosted by meltemsem. And I would like to continue this fun and creative game with a theme with those popular PASTEL colors for welcoming this lovely summer.

~ all kind of soft, smooth, light pastel colors (beside the color part of your item can be metal, wood, glass, fabric or such, so it is variety of choice)
~ just no vivid or dull colors
~ enjoy and play around with your great idea! ^-^
~ let's support each other by making some Pastel colors treasury too, you are welcome to make several entries
~ deadline is next Monday 22 June 16:00 GMT, I will announced the winner by 21:00 GMT

Have fun!

1. Cyan heyday - adjustable ring by AmandaYuDesign

2. Natural Eco Friendly Unique gift for him - father -a cup of latte by sabahnur

3. Cercis - adjustable ring by AmandaYuDesign

4. Pastel Flower Ring by toosis

5. dahlia- necklace/bracelet in white by karuski

6. Pink Ceramic Pendant with Ancient Sign - Sale by alatvian

7. The Pastels, Fabric Journal by Kreativlink

8. PETALS - Pink Organza Ring One Of A Kind - Adjustable by MGMart

9. pendant necklace Rivendell Moss by MiddleEarths

10. Sweet Pastels - rosewood flowers by fleurfatale

11. OCEAN GREEN and BLUE DROPS NECKLACE with Amazonite gemstones by ayatasarim

12. Blue Flower Ceramic Pendant - Sale by neraidodhmiourgies

13. Blue Flower Ceramic Pendant - Sale by alatvian

14. Sterling Silver Earrings with Pink Vintage Bead by DeerLola

15. Flower Earrings by Sumikoshop

16. Pastel Dreams by Staroftheeast

17. Oh Happy Day Card by chichiboulie

18. Very romantic felted tea cozy by ingermaaike

19. Pastel pink mosaic vase by Sigmosaics

20. Caffe latte leaf brooch by TheBroochBoutique

21. Retro lily ring by fleurfatale

22. PASTEL EARRINGS by bijouxdellostregatto

23. Reindeer plastic and chain necklace by psarokokalo

24. Broche Babuschka - cute pink by Artmind

25. Cinderella Earrings by binkaminka

26. PASTEL FOX - scarflette/neckwarmer by ixela

27. Peace - necklace made of fabric, brass filigrees and a flowers on brass chain by Vadjukta

28. Knitted Laptop sleeve Pink pastel knitted MacBook sleeve 13 and 13,3 inch by martice

29. The Naked Camel, a simple tote in aqua blue by LaTouchables

30. Pink Pastel Panda Brooch Oh so kawaii by dinafragola

31. Pastel Silk Pouch by kraplap

32. Pastel Pink Bracelet by LeelaBijou

33. Sweet pink puppy Brooch by matilou

34. Pastel earrings by zsb creations

Audrey Hepburn timeless vintage One of a Kind ring

2009-06-14T16:52:00.007+02:00

This is en entry for the European weekly challenge "Audrey Hepburn" which is hosted by meltemsem from Istanbul Turkey. You can visit her blog to see more other entries.

New - Sakura Collection

2009-06-05T14:03:00.004+02:00

This is a new collection I discovered this week - The Sakura,
cherry blossom one of the beautiful flowers.
I am developing more combination and colors.
Please visit my store at ExoticFlavor
there are many colors available.

banners evolution

2009-06-02T21:50:00.006+02:00

In this two years I made four bannars for AmandaYuDesign

The first one from Jan 2007

The second one but also the first at Etsy May 2008

The third one, August 2008

The newest one made today on 2 June 2009 ^-^

Summer time - wonderful week!

2009-06-01T21:55:00.005+02:00

Last week I had busy of preparing this show at the book shop "Trosa Antikvariat". The shop is located at a beautiful town a few miles outside Stockholm - Trosa, here has many tourists in the summer time and my Jewellery will be displayed here until August.

I am very much appreciated the kindness of the owner and he helped me to prepare this showcase and spotlight. They even offered me a shelf to display my work in front of the display window. :) How lucky am I.

Today...

I received the 3rd "Chocoat Journal" magazine, they are still showing my chocolate necklace ;)

Featured on Etsy's Storque

2009-05-27T20:53:00.006+02:00

It is brilliant to found out one of my items is featured on Etsy's Storque on 25 May by katiearms - Happy Memorial Day .

Click the link to see the whole story

infinite hope

2009-05-25T09:37:00.004+02:00

"Faith means infinite hope, and infinite hope resides in the SGI.
As long as you have sincere faith, infinite glory,
boundless good fortune, and endless victory will unfold
before you. You will never find yourself at a dead end. "

-- May 24 (Guidance today,Volume three) by Daisaku Ikeda

"To possess both wisdom and compassion
is the heart of our human revolution.
If you have wisdom alone and lack compassion,
it will be a cold, perverse kind of wisdom.
If you have compassion alone and lack wisdom,
you won't be able to save others.
You are even likely to lead them in the wrong direction.
You will also be unable to achieve your own happiness. "
-- May 23 --

Everlasting White Chocolate

2009-05-14T07:39:00.004+02:00

Volume 1 Everlasting Chocolate Magazine has been launched.

A new collection of Everlasting White Chocolate Jewelry has arrived at AmandaYuDesign. With the sweetest white chocolate basic and decorated with floral ornaments, would it be one of the best gifts for your sweetest one? don't forget about yourself too. ^-^

Dinner Today

2009-05-13T20:02:00.002+02:00

Dinner Today
Originally uploaded by .:._Amanda__Yu__Design_.:.

Baby ribs 1,2,3

Ingredient:
1. Pork Spare Ribs – 500g
2. Ginger and Garlic – 1 soup spoon each, peeled and well chopped

Marinade:
3. Cooking Wine (I used the Japanese Saké) – 1 soup spoon
4. White Vinegar – 2 soup spoons
5. Sugar – 3 soup spoons
6. Dark Soy Sauce – 1 soup spoon
7. Light Soy Sauce – 3 soup spoons
8. Water – 75ml

Method:-
1) Clean the spare ribs & wiped off the water with towel.
2) Heat 2 soup spoons oil in a frying pan over medium heat, and fry ginger & garlic. Put in the ribs and fry them until it turns slightly golden color. (about 2-3 mins)
3) Pour in the “mixing sauce from (3)-(8)”, bring to a boil.
4) Switch over everything into a deepen saucepan or a ceramic bowl (as I used today). Reduce heat to low, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

OBS: Can not use Light Soy Sauce to replace Dark soy sauce neither Dark ss. replaces the light ss. You can find them both in normal supermarket.

Enjoy!!!! ^-^

What seems like misfortune can be an opportunity.

2009-05-12T10:42:00.003+02:00

"What seems like misfortune can be an opportunity. Wherever we find ourselves, we are in the Land of Eternally Tranquil Light. Complaining does not help. Whining does not produce anything of benefit. When faced with trouble, the way to rouse one's courage is to think positively. If one sets a positive goal -- to learn something new, to regain one's health, to live a richer life -- courage, hope and wisdom will well forth to meet the challenge."

Guidance Today -- Volumn Three by Daisaku Ikeda

The Beach - Necklace

2009-05-06T22:08:00.002+02:00

The necklace is inspired by the film "The Beach" and it is en entry for the European Street Team's weekly challenge which is hold by Leela this week. Please visit her blog to see more entries by other European artists here.

Flickr favourites - Summer

2009-05-05T21:37:00.007+02:00

I love this toys mosaics and I love this Flickr favorite's blogging idea from Misty - Artmind, see more details from her blog.

In this mosaics you see how much I love ocean and summer time. ^-^

Thank you Karuski :D

2009-05-05T19:16:00.003+02:00

Thanks a lot for Karuski, of making this beautiful treasury and included my Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Bracelet. Karuski makes many pretty handbags, purse, accessories herself with a vintage touch and upcycled materials from her studio in Finland. You would love to visit her shop too and her blog. here are some of the great work from Karuski.
Karuski is currently featured at POPPYTALK HANDMADE

And we had been featured in The Storque's Spotlight together in Etsy.

Featured on Constant Craving

2009-04-30T17:21:00.004+02:00

What a wonderful start of this long weekend! gotten this good news from Leigh that she has featured my Purple Revival Earrings in the Etsy Thurs series on her blog - Constant Cravings.
Happy Happy Day!

raw-edges at 'craft punk' design miami/ performance

2009-04-20T09:05:00.007+02:00

'pleated pleat' stool by raw- edges

raw- edges, the london- based collective composed of israeli designers yael mer and shay alkalay will present 'pleated pleat', a series of paper furniture at 'craft punk' design miami/ performance.

borrowing a technique used in fashion production, raw-edges folds and re-folds DuPont™Tyvek® to create a 'pleated pleat' collection. the method of pleating allows the flat, non-elastic material to become a springy, three-dimensional cushion when filled with soft polyurethane foam.

'pleated pleat' chair 1

design miami/ is curating an event outside its own territories in a unique partnership with fendi. taking place during the salone del mobile in milan, 'craft punk’ will expand on the design performance programme that is a highlight of design miami/. craft is an area of design production that designers often turn to in the early stages of their careers. ‘craft punk’ will transform the 750 square meter spazio fendi into an active environment for social interaction, unruly intellectual inquiry and action based design processes by inviting emerging designers to work within traditional, or hand-made, craft methods. the designers can use discarded materials from the fendi production process, such as selleria leather, branded fabrics, plastic decorative elements, and metal hardware. demonstrating the creation process live and onsite, they will reinvent the way a process or material is typically employed. The designers contributing to ‘craft punk’ include kwangho lee, massimiliano adami, nacho carbonell, peter marigold, raw-edges, sarah becker, simon hasan, studio glithero, studio libertiny, and yuri suzuki + household. a truly international mix of talents, they come from as far afield as japan, denmark,italy, israel, slovakia, spain, the netherlands, south korea, germany and the UK.

Citrus Fruits - Bracelet

2009-04-16T12:08:00.006+02:00

Thank you Nagajna for this great theme "Delicate Balance" as the Weekly Challenge theme from The European Street Team. My inspiration came from these colorful sweet and sour citrus fruits, love their scent and colors as well as their fertile vitamin C. ^-^ they are health to eat, to see and to wear now! hehe this sweet "Citrus Fruits Bracelet" is now available at - Exotic Flavour. To see more beautiful creation from Nagajna's blog.

Attitude

2009-04-14T12:04:00.009+02:00

I like this quote, it is clever. We, humankind is easily be influenced by variety of difficulties, circumstances, or our mind may be swayed by what other people say or think.

One of my favorite Argentine poets, the great educator Almafuerte (1854-1917) wrote: "To the weak, difficulty is a closed door. To the strong, however, it is a door waiting to be opened." Difficulties impede the progress of those who are weak. For the strong, however, they are an opportunity to open wide the doors to a bright future. Everything is determined by our attitude, by our resolve. Our heart is what matters most.

Blogoversary Giveaway

2009-04-08T10:06:00.003+02:00

One of my favorite European Store, Kreativlink is now having a Give away by one of her big fans at her blog Somewhat Voluable

And the following Journal is my favorite item I used ten minutes to chose from Kreativllink's store. hehe, too many beautiful journals it just hard to choose. Go and have a look at her store and you will understand how I felt. ^-^

Happy Morning

2009-04-08T08:48:00.003+02:00

Happy morning! started with a news of my Pink Revival Earrings are featured on Ciaffi's blog. Thank you Mariana and Paula. They make beautiful works at the store Ciaffi

-- TO MY FRIENDS --Saturday, April 4th, 2009

2009-04-06T12:05:00.001+02:00

No matter what the situation or the circumstances,
let's be determined to be absolutely victorious!
This is the very spirit of the SGI.
Let's muster up our courage, with strong conviction, and aim straight
towards achieving all our goals!

Pretty Pink Treasury on Etys's Front Page!

2009-04-05T13:12:00.005+02:00

(link picture for enlarge)

Direct link to featured items:
brownbunny
HeliS
kissthefrog
helisengezer
PetitPlat
Kreativlink
AgapeBridal
enchantedpond
aysetugrul
ingermaaike
creationsbyeve

I am glad to seeing my Treasury is on Etsy's Front Page today with all the lovely Pinkish Goodies and all from Europe too. congrats all the featured one! ^-^

Echt Tree - Necklace with roundel faceted Jade

2009-04-03T12:37:00.003+02:00

This is my entry for the Euorpean Street Team, weekly Challenge, the theme for this week is Tree hosted by Kreavtine.

This is now availabe at the store www.exoticflavour.etsy.com or click the picture above to the store. ^-^

A profound word for today from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

2009-04-01T22:23:00.001+02:00

"Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-68), the American civil rights champion, said: 'Cowardice is a submissive surrender to circumstance.' In other words, we shouldn't be ruled by fear was his message. 'Courage,' he declared, 'is an inner resolution to go forward in spite of obstacles and frightening situations."

My Best Birthday Gift

2009-03-25T22:49:00.012+01:00

Eventually this week has been the best of week even this year! And I believe all of the good news for my shop have became the best birthday gift for me this year on 30 March beforehand.

1) I received my third wholesale order from "the Chocolat Journal".
2) I got my big fans (returned customer) order a batch of Spring Jewelry. ^-^ *I am happy not only the money, it is the satisfaction of whom really admire your work and come back every seasons.
3) My shop start rolling again after the quiet February.
4) I got my first "drop ship" offer after 2 weeks negotiation, we found the win-win happy plan.
5) Exotic Flavour is featured on "Miseducated" for DIY. Yeah! she added my portrait there. Lol so funny hehe.
Please click the photo below and you can learn how to make your "Fortune Necklace" ^-^

Oh by the way, my Treasury was on the Etsy's Front Page today! :D It is fantastic!
I received a few conversation said they had sold their items via that Treasury! Such a good cause!

Before all these good stuff happens, I had had some unlucky days. However, I keep telling myself, "Before the dawn, is the darkest moment" I am glad to seeing a slight light from the dawn.

"No matter how wonderful our dreams, how noble our ideals, or how high our hopes, ultimately we need courage to make them a reality. Without action, it's as if they never existed. " -- by Daisaku Ikeda

Life

2009-03-19T08:26:00.006+01:00

Haven't write the blog for awhile, have been busying with the real life stuff. It is nice, I am happy to see how fruitful my life is now! :)

"The place where you are now is vital. Never avoid what you must face. Challenge your circumstances and steadily persevere. The path toward victory opens from where you stand. " --Words of Wisdom by Buddhist Philosopher Daisaku Ikeda

He is gone! feeling lonely...

2009-03-09T10:37:00.005+01:00

Once in a while feeling a bit moody and sentimentalized.
I want to make some new design but the more you want the less inspiration, perhaps it is a bit pressing. Instead of making new thing, I decided to browse and make this Treasury.
Meanwhile have to due with miscellaneous tasks of selling our old apartment and we have keep it as minimality as possible to get a good selling price. It is headache but I tried to think positive, after the this we will move in in a cozy & spacious new home. All the hard work will be requited.

Spring Spirit

2009-03-03T15:05:00.008+01:00

(1st line, left to right)
1. Sping Spirit 2. green & blue, 3. Olive Fortune Chic Earrings
(2rd line, left to right)
4. Olive Fortune Bracelet 5. Behind the Green Door...6. Fortune Coins Olive

Spring - fresh, fertility, bouncy, green everywhere and it is a beginning of the new year. I especially love the long day light ^.^ A collection from my "Exotic Flavour" has been inspired of the fresh Green.

Click the links below will bring you to the shop and artists. And specially thank you for Psycho röy and Martjusha of the beautiful photo

Twice on Etsy's Front Page in a week

2009-02-28T16:14:00.001+01:00

My Chocolate Chocolat Earrings has been featured on the Etsy's Front Page on 27 Feb by Lapomme - Thank you very much! It feels fantastic that my work had been twice on Etsy' Front Page in a week. I received nearly 90 new hearts. ^.^ and sold one item!

Etsy's Front Page

2009-02-24T13:46:00.007+01:00

Finally got on the Etsy's front page after quite a long while. I am overjoyed ^.^ have gotten 29 new hearts. Thank you very much for Myissa have made this gorgeous piece of treasury. I made a bad photo shoot this time, cut the bottom three beautiful piece. :( but Sinta had another screenshoot on her flickr.

I link individual items to their shops.
First line: feltmeupdesigns, RedChair, unknown
Second line: AdornMeJewelry, dbabcock, beadstylin
Third line: phydeaux, ExoticFlavour, glorioushats ,
Forth line: truLuxe, dkjewels, unknown

Violet Structure

2009-02-24T09:16:00.008+01:00

After reading this article "Leanne Marshall's Fall 2009 Fashion: Violet Structure" from the Etsy's Storque. I've gotten the passion to make this Violet Structure with other Etsy's seller.
The left side large photo is one made by Leanne Marshall.
Right side from the top: yellowcake, janeyclothing, Kcoline

And this Glittering Purple Heart Choker would be a great matching.
Choker is available at www.exoticflavour.etsy.com

Grace - OOAK versatile necklace can be wore in four ways

2009-02-21T23:01:00.003+01:00

This is One-Of-A-Kind item, I found only one of this gold rose at a Vintage shop in the downtown of Stockholm. This is unique.

This stunning "Grace" necklace are designed to be wore in FOUR ways. It handmade with a beautiful vintage gold color metal roses, soft velvet and organza ribbons as well as silk color plastic beads. The necklace is matching with a pair of antique toggle clasps and copper beads. They are absolutely gorgeous, grace and feminine.

It "Grace" is available at my shop www.AmandaYuDesign.etsy.com

Black Magic

2009-02-20T17:47:00.004+01:00

A new fresh design from yesterday, experiment a few times and I found this is the one I really like, the shape, color and material. I love this very much myself, stylish and chic, extremely light weight. It is best matching with a deep V black top as I love to wear black.
This "Black Magic" is available at my shop "Exotic Flavour"

Starry Goldsand

2009-02-18T19:37:00.007+01:00

I received this gold filled wire two weeks ago but I were too busy latetly and lack of inspiration to create anything. Today I finally made this "Starry Goldsand", my ever first gold wire item with the stunning blue goldstone. The stone is look more like deep purple, I always think gold/yellow with purple are perfect match. ^-^ And I created this little heart-shaped round earrings hooks.

Big Big Baby!

2009-02-17T21:55:00.004+01:00

This is the huge lovely baby girl, Anli, she weights 4,25kg.
This photo taken when she is one week old only and she looks like a one month old baby. ^.^
Only eat, sleep and scream for cuddle. Poor parents are exhausted.
This is my friend Calie and her adorable Anli who is half Chinese and half Swedish.
At the moment, she is like a China doll. ^.^

Kojo Hiromitsu's Art Exhibition

2009-02-16T13:45:00.011+01:00

En av min vän från SGI ska han sin den 15 konstutällningen i Kulturecentrum, härlig! :) och jag har förbereddat den här inbjuden för honom, hans verk är fantastiskt!

Kojo, my friends from SGI will have his 15th Art exhibiton i the Culture center i Stockholm! And I have prepared the invition here for him, his work is fantastic!

4-27 mars 2009 visar konstnären Kojo Hiromitsu sina tavlor i olja och akvarell, främst landskapsmotiv. I utställningen finns gula rapsfält från Skåne i söder till den vackra fjällvärlden i Haparanda i norr. Även motiv från underbara, lila lavendelfält från Provence finns med. Kojo kommer ursprungligen från Japan men bor sedan länge i Sverige. Han har många vackra motiv från Sverige, Norge och Frankrike. Kojo har sedan år 2000 haft totalt 14 stycken konstutställningar, både i Sverige och i Japan.

Konstutställningen pågår från 4 till 27 mars 2009 på Kulturcentrum, i ,Hallonbergens centrum, 1 trappa.

Öppettider: Måndag-torsdag kl 9-21, fredag kl 9-16, lördag och söndag stängt

Varmt välkommen!

4-27 March 2009 will the artist Kojo Hiromitsu shows his paintings in oil and aquarelle, mainly landscape scene. Kojo is originally from Japan but live long time in Sweden. He has many beautiful picture from Sweden, Norway and France. Since 2000 he has had total 14 times Art exhibition both in Sweden and Japan.

Monday, February 16th, 2009 ---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

2009-02-15T22:52:00.003+01:00

Monday, February 16th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"I'll never forget my dialogue with the eminent American economist John Kenneth Galbraith (1908-2006). Dr. Galbraith took great pride in his contribution to the speedy inception of the New Deal under U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945), at the time of the Great Depression in the 1930s. In his first inaugural address, Roosevelt said: "There are many ways in which it [the pressing task at hand] can be helped, but it can never be helped merely by talking about it. We must act, and act quickly." Swift action is always critical."

I made this invitation for the Youth Meeting last Saturday with the title "Personality shines with Continuous Efforts" ^.^
//....//
Interviewer: Can we say then that without effort it is impossible to be oneself?
Ikeda said "Without training oneself, it is indeed impossible. Only when one trains oneself will one's personality shine. It is like forging a sword with the heat of a flame. Individual personality is one's "unique weapon" with which one can open up one's life. It is a priceless "sword".

Those who have trained their personality through their efforts are beautiful. Everyone admires their attractive personalities. More than anything else, their hearts are serene like the skies of summer highlands.
//...//

Valentine's Red from JET

2009-02-10T13:05:00.005+01:00

It is my honor to be featured on JET's blog. One of my Jupiter earrings section "Red Coral Jupiter" is featured on JET (Jewelry Etsy Team) blog.

Everlasting Chocolate Jewellery

2009-02-05T08:26:00.004+01:00

The love is in the all in the week of Valentine's Day! Can you feel it? :)

My baking chocolate!

Final piece

Packaging with all the handmade gift

10 packs of Extraordinary Chocolate Necklaces are ready to ship to...

The Swedish Chocolate Magazine "Journal Chocolat"
I have developed a few more design to fill up this Everlasting Chocolate Jewellery Collection in my shop.

Jill Gallensten

2009-01-29T08:42:00.007+01:00

Click here for more of her work

I found Jill Gallensten's work on Modish today. Her work is amazing! stunning and I am impressed indeed.

Fantasy Earrings - sterling silver wire wrapped earrings

2009-01-24T16:27:00.005+01:00

click photo will bring you to the shop directly

These beautiful pair of "Embrace" earrings are made with sterling silver wire, original and handmade at home studio.

This is an entry for the Weekly challenge for this week hosted by Swiedebie with the theme "Art Nouveau". You can read more info and other European Artists work at her blog.

Preciousness

2009-01-23T21:12:00.006+01:00

This morning I made this treasury. I put many of my though into it. It just suddenly had something want to share.

What is precious thing for you? I am thankful that I wake up every day in good health.
I am grateful that I can hear, read, taste, smell and feel. I have place to live, go anywhere I want, create anything I love to my shops. These are freedom, fortune and hope. Those things are precious to me. :) we might encounter many obstacles and difficulties every day but don't give up, without them we can't favor the real happiness. :)

Glittering Purple Heart Choker

2009-01-19T15:01:00.005+01:00

This "Glittering Purple Heart Choker" is en entry for "Once upon the time" European Street Team's Weekly Challenge by our last week winner Stemelina. My inspiration is coming from "Cinderella" :) You can find all the entries at her blog.

一月十七日

2009-01-17T21:41:00.003+01:00

守信的人，是最偉大的人。
達成誓言的人，最初看似最痛苦，
可是，結果是最幸福的人。

Love Copper

2009-01-13T18:00:00.003+01:00

Today I found many beautiful copper creations by many of the potential designers over the world and I made this Treasury. This link will lead you to the current Treasury which will be expired in 3 days.

Crystallize Our Hearts - Earrings

2009-01-10T15:01:00.006+01:00

These stunning pair of "Crystallize Our Hearts" earring are made with beautiful Swarovski Virtual Light Heart-shaped Crystals and handmade sterling silver hooks. They are simple elegant, great for daily wear.

The sparky heart with virtual lights can illuminates the dull life. These are also en entry for the European Street Team's Weekly Challenge by our host HeliS, you can look here for all the other entries.

Even married people were once strangers....

2008-12-30T17:58:00.007+01:00

" Even married people were once strangers. Therefore, without patience and the effort to understand one another, things are likely not to go well. We need patience in order to become happy.

There are many who dream about experiencing happiness without the patience. But that is a dream. And a dream is just that--a dream, a fairy tale. It is to wish for a childish, easy life. This illusion breaks up many marriages. The pursuit of such happiness can only make one miserable.

It is important to make the effort to calmly construct something together. From there, real love develops. Real marriage is when you have been married for twenty-five years and feel an even deeper love than you did when you first met. Love deepens. Love that does not is merely on the level of simple likes and dislikes." - Love and Marriage -- by Buddhist Philosopher Daisaku Ikeda

Above is the quote which I got the inspiration for this entry "Happy Together" earrings. The idea of these earrings are implying a couple who construct their relationship together patiently and calmly, through all the obstacles and constitute this beautiful pattern together as the same as I made these earrings, I couldn't rush and I have to keep both cords together nicely step by step to create the beautiful balance on each knots (harmony). ^.^

The Weekly Challenge of the European Street Team in which hosted by Dindi. The theme is "Craft your favourite quote" you can visit Dindi's blog to view other artists entries.

Shining Brown Butterfly - The Weekly Challenge

2008-12-17T13:52:00.003+01:00

This is a new design and also en entry for the Weekly Challenge from European Street Team. The title for this week is "Frida Kahlo" hosted by Star of the East who was the winner last week. Luckily, we have given two weeks to complete an entry this time. These earrings implies butterfly on many colorful flowers.

On 29th November, A Show of triumph

2008-12-02T12:07:00.014+01:00

In last Saturday 29 Nov, My Jewellery Show was host at "Fattoria Italiana" cafeteria the second time. I had been offered this private room for the event. I prepare a few spotlights and Maria have decorated beautiful for the Christmas, it is matching perfectly with my Show.

Rings and rainbow necklace in front of the window place.

Contest , Gift Certificate (the English version for Etsy is coming soon)
and the Everlasting chocolate jewellery

A lovely atmosphere

This is a look from the entrance

The Show had started

Some of my friends visited. Thank you!
I were too clumsy, sorry for the rest of you that I forgot to take photos with you. I love you and thanks a ton of coming to my Show. ^.^
Special Thank to my dearest friend - Antonella Acciai :)

I also received this gorgeous big pink rose from my fiánce's mother and then he suspects I had gotten it from someone else. :p

Warm and Cozy!

2008-11-26T18:12:00.004+01:00

This is my creation for the European Weekly Challenge hosted by ChichiBoulie with a theme "Warm and Cozy" you can visit her blog for more design from other artists.

Nya design och nyheter till julmarknad i Stockholm

2008-11-25T22:50:00.008+01:00

http://amandayudesign.etsy.com
http://exoticflavour.etsy.com

Hej!

Glöm inte bort min smyckesvisning på lördag och julförsäljningar i dec.

Smyckesvisning

Datum och tid: 29 nov, lördag kl 13:30~16:00

Plats: "Fattoria Italiana", Kafeteria

Adress: Flemmingatan, 91 (T-bana Fridhemsplan, går cirka 2~3mins)

Ni kan också hitta mig och mina smycke innan julen
enligt nedanstående schema

Försäljning

Datum och tid: (v. 49~51) varje onsdag kl.15:00~18:30

Plats: ”Fattoria Italiana” Kafeteria

Adress: Flemmingatan 91, Fridhemsplan

Julmarknad

Datum och tid: 19 dec, fredagen, kl.15:00~20:00

Plats: Hartwickska huset från 1700-talet

Adress: S:t Paulsgatan 29 (T-bana Mariatorget, uppgång Wollmar Yxkullsgatan)

Julmarknaden där man kan hitta annorlunda, designade & hemmagjorda julklappar.
Det kommer att finnas en massa olika saker till försäljning: handgjorda smycken, virkat ,designade hemmaprylar, barnkläder, konst & mycket mer. Det kommer även finnas glögg, lussebullar & kaffe för de som är sugna.

Ni kan läsa mera om Hartwickska huset www.hartwickska.se

Get Eurofied

Senast har jag deltagit i ”Get Eurofied” där kan man köpa en ”sampler box” som samlas många designer och formgivare i Europa. Titta gärna http://www.geteurofied.com/

Vi har också presenterats på http://blog.swap-bot.com/ och http://tizzlovescrafts.blogspot.com/

Journalchocolat

Ni kan hitta mitt läckert pralinhalsband på choklad magasin ”Journal chocolat”

Läs mera info på http://www.journal-chocolat.se/

Jag har utvecklas också örhänge och brosch samt andra designade pralinhalsband.

De ska komma nästa vecka i min butik på http://www.AmandaYuDesign.etsy.com

Ni kan titta i förhand på mitt galleri på http://www.flickr.com

Smyckesvisning 29 nov kl.13:30~16:00

2008-11-20T15:48:00.000+01:00

Om ni bor i Stockholm är ni välkomna till min smyckesvisning den 29 nov, kl.13:30~16:00. klicka på bilden ovanför och se detaljerna. Det finns plats att sitta med dina vänner och fika lita. :))
Jag ska bjuda på en Speciell REA på den dagen!

Ta gärna en titt på www.yudesign.se
och www.exoticflavour.etsy.co m

If you live in Stockholm you are welcome to my Jewellery's Show on 29 Nov, 13:30~16:00.
Click on the poster to see the details. There are places to sit with your friends and have a coffee break. :))
I will offer a Special SALE on that day!

Take a look at www.yudesign.se
och www.exoticflavour.etsy.co m

First time on Etsy's Spotlight

2008-11-20T15:28:00.000+01:00

Good news are coming one after one among some trivial bad news. Well, live is like this that's why we can savor the happiness of good news.

After the Ikeda Kayo Kai meeting I discovered this good news ! :))) my photo and shop are featured on Etsy's "The Storque - Spotlight" and I am represented of Sweden. It is my honor. I am elated.

You can read the whole article here, http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/gift-ideas-shop-local-scandinavia-with-syko-2929/

Thank you very much for syko has choose my shop at first. She creates many handmade goodies.

The Winner of this AQUA challenge is

2008-11-17T21:38:00.002+01:00

VKnO from Norway!!
This is the piece of her work won the challenge

Aqua et ignis, the necessaries of life

Many congratulations to be our Queen of the week 47.
Please visit her blog for the new theme of the Weekly Challenge

AQUA

2008-11-10T21:55:00.055+01:00

YES YES!! Thank you for Creations by eve chose me as the winner, my "I Love Africa" earrings won the last theme "Africa". So I am the boss for this Weekly Challenge for the European Street Team on Etsy which originated from Kreaktivlink.

AQUA
is the theme for this week.
Please see the short video for more inspiration.
The object can be inspired of the colour, shape or mood.
Once you have done your entry please send the link to

www.amandayudesign.etsy.com
or
www.exoticflavour.etsy.com
deadline is the coming Monday's evening
Have fun and hope you will enjoy it :)

Here are the entries from our European's artist in the European Street Team:
Click on the link or photo to visit their shops!

AQUA LARIAT
by CoolTemptations

BLUE WAVES
by Exoticflavour

by Dindi

SEAHORSE
by Kreativlink

AQUA MIRRORS
by Staroftheeast

Brown and Turquoise Color Ottoman Style Necklace
by Aysetugrul

BUBBLES IN THE SEA
by Ingermaarike

FELT BEADE CROCHET EMBROIDERED AQUA BROOCH
by BonnieBoon

TURQUOISE MIRROR
by Fleurfatale

THE SQUARE PRINCE
by Senayakin

WATER BABE

by matchstickgirl

AQUA HAT
by P8Accessories

AQUA ET LGNIS
by VKnO

BUBBLE UNDER THE SEA AQUA NECKLACE
by Dinafragola

STAR FISH NECKLACE
by Creationsbyeve

BEIGE-BROWN FELT SCARFLETTE
by Creationsbyeve

BABY SNAKE EARRINGS
by MKaae

AQUATIC RING
by Nanouke

NUMUE
by Arctida

AQUA DI MARE
by XbyLeinaNeima

RAINDROPS DANCE
by XbyLeinaNeima

We should seek challenge!

2008-11-10T20:30:00.002+01:00

I have seen this guidance from my mentor - Mr. Ikeda

He said:
People do not grow when their environment is too comfortable,
when they are not challenged. It is in the very midst of suffering
and hardship that character is formed. Once we have decided
to accomplish something, we must see it through to the end.
A certain amount of problems and difficulties is only to be expected.

I Love Africa - earrings

2008-11-10T13:37:00.004+01:00

These are my entry for the Weekly Challenge "Africa" in European Street Team by the winner from last week Creations by Eve. You can see many other creations from others artists at her blog.

While I were thinking of animals and I suddenly had this inspiration from the colours which representing Africa.

2008-11-07T18:11:00.005+01:00

Happy Birthday!!! Mommy!!!! :)

Such a happy day because I am going to announce TWO winners of the "Give Away".

The first LUCKY winner is............
# 2 (Mistress Meeyee) Congratulations!! :)

And the 2nd winner is the diligently winner - digitalmisfit who kept the thread up for two weeks. Congratulations!! :)

I will contact both of you for the details. Please check your email now :)
Thank you for reading and everyone participated.

Have a wonderful weekend!!

Give Away - chance to get a FREE gift for yourself or your friend :)

2008-10-24T18:31:00.018+02:00

For celebrating my first wholesale order, I have decided to make a “Give Away”. I made two beautiful creations, now you may win a 100% original design and handmade One-fit-all Crystal Ring or a pair of the Stylish Earrings! I will make TWO winners – one lucky winner will be chosen by the random commenter. And the 2^nd winner will be chosen by me to who has diligently kept the thread alive in the Etsy’s forum until the end. The Winners can choose either the ring or
the earrings.

How to entry

1) Find your favourite item from either one of my shops AmandaYuDesign or ExoticFlavour.

2) Leave your answer at comment on this post below.

3) Remember to leave your contact information (Email, Etsy shop, etc.) If you don’t want to exposure your e-mail in public. You can join the mailing list at the right column. You can unsubscribe anytime you want afterward.

This giveaway is open to international participants, only one entry per
person. This Give Away will be end on
7^th November at 11:50pm EST - (my dearest mother birthday) . I will announce the winners here and contact them directly also.

PS: I may choose more than one diligent winner! J

Good luck and have fun!!!

Amanda Yu

My first exposure on magazine

2008-10-22T18:02:00.007+02:00

This is such a month of advance! it seems the seed of the tree I have plant last year now the tender shoot has begun growing from the ground. Since I have successfully found two shops selling my Jewelry. Last week I received a call from a quarterly magazine in Sweden, names "Journal chocolat" A magazine talks all about chocolate, they are interesting in my chocolate jewelry. After a few days of negotiation, Yu Design has received the first wholesale order from "Journal chocolat", in additional, one of my chocolate jewelry will be presented on their magazine in the up coming period December to January. Yeah!! it is incredible, isn't it! Thanks for sharing this with me :) I am thinking to prepare a "Give Away" for celebration.

Moreover, I am so grateful that my Daddy visited me two weeks ago and we all have a wonderful time together with my fránce and his family. My dad and I were absolutely spoiled. I will upload some precious photo later too :)))

Peidiz & Wild Roses!

2008-10-21T20:16:00.007+02:00

Peidiz and Wild Roses are the shop selling my Design Jewelry in Stockholm, Medborgarplatsen
Hurra hurra hurra! ^.^
New Design for October

Sept, 2008

Peidiz - Götgatan 87, 11662 Stockholm

Another shop "Wild Roses" and their webiste www.wild-roses.se

Another Front Page !

2008-10-20T20:04:00.001+02:00

Such a fortune, after Sunday (yesterday) my earrings were on Etsy's front page. My ring is on front page Today. Thank you very much for homelab of making this fabulous treasury.

Featured on ZsBcreations' treasury

2008-10-12T20:41:00.005+02:00

I am glad my Romantic Rose Necklace to be included in this gorgeous treasury made by ZsBcreations along with others beautiful creations. :))) *big smile*

Science Fiction

2008-10-12T20:20:00.004+02:00

Here is my entry "Steamed Swirl" for another weekly challenge with title of "Science Fiction" which given by the last week winner Arctida

Lovely Kitty!

2008-10-11T22:46:00.005+02:00

This is the most lovely treasury I have find today, the treasury is made by Lapomme and I copied every items to here so we can still click on each time and see the details although the original treasury is expired in 3 days.

Etsy
Buy Handmade
ExoticFlavour

Spiritual Chicken Soup 心靈雞湯

2008-10-10T16:49:00.002+02:00

It is in times of adversity that one's spirit must blaze.
It is in times of adversity that one must fight with courage.
This is the way of the lion. Even if they are many in umber,
cowardly people who are quickto start complaining cannot do anything.
When one is faced with the most difficult of circumstances,
one can make the cause to realise the greatest victory.
-- by Daisaku Ikeda --

Romantic Rose Necklace

2008-09-18T23:02:00.003+02:00

Not really the newest design, first one was made in March. This is the 2nd piece.
I really like this necklace "Romantic Rose Necklace", I like the shape and material combination. The contrast of the hard pendant feels strong meanwhile the beaded chain is so soft.

My new tam :)

2008-09-15T20:45:00.005+02:00

This morning when I opened the door I found I had a parcel stuck at the door letter box and it was my new tam :) from the shop liberation by Anna Laura in USA. Such a lovely packaging. Plus a little bag of beads. Wow! :) so nice!

I tried it on immediately It matches pretty well with the outfit I had! So I took a few photo shoots. :)) Love it !! Thank you Anna!

Frost Square Necklace

2008-09-15T20:12:00.003+02:00

doh! I forgot to post my newest challenge necklace.
This amazing "Frost Square" necklace is the weekly challenge of the European Street Team by Ingermaarike , the title is "Frost". I made this Frost Square Necklace for the entry. The silver has given a mood of frost and the turquoise colour gives a mint and fresh expresses.

Weeking Findings - Maroon

2008-09-14T18:10:00.020+02:00

What I have found this week, are all amazing design of course! The theme I have for this weekend is ((( Maroon )))

:: Ruffly gold silk top ::
USD 78
larimeloom from Italy

:: Swirltree, Original Artwork ::
USD 25
Kreativlink from Austria

:: The princess and the pea ::
USD 22
littlelama from Belgium

:: Cheery 'n' Cream necklace ::
USD 27
ioulia from Espoo, Finland

:: Tartan Flower Brooch ::
USD 10
P8Accessories from Germany

:: The Little Dusky Mauve Earrings ::
USD 17
PamelaAngus from France

:: Sculpted Felt Ball Earrings Simplified - Burgundy ::
USD 22,95
thevintagejewlerybox from California USA

:: Red Crystal Earrings ::
USD 60
Aranwen from Athens, Greece

:: copper butterflies ::
USD 28
by streetnoodles from California

:: Fabric Squares Gift Cards - Set of Two - Japanese Red and Blue ::
USD 13

by annarubyking from Athens, Greece

:: The Nice Scandinavian Witch Matryoshka Art Doll - Hexen ::
USD 21
by Ravenhill from Norway

:: White Coffee - Original Fina Art Photograph ::
USD 35
by eleanors from Vienna

Are you Right or Left Brained?

2008-09-11T16:36:00.003+02:00

I just took a test I have seen at X by Leina Neima's blog.
It is quite fun even thought I know myself quite good.
I am the day dreamer .... :P
My result as following, what is yours? tell me :)
Take your test here

You Are 20% Left Brained, 80% Right Brained

The left side of your brain controls verbal ability, attention to detail, and reasoning.

Left brained people are good at communication and persuading others.

If you're left brained, you are likely good at math and logic.

Your left brain prefers dogs, reading, and quiet.

The right side of your brain is all about creativity and flexibility.

Daring and intuitive, right brained people see the world in their unique way.

If you're right brained, you likely have a talent for creative writing and art.

Your right brain prefers day dreaming, philosophy, and sports.

Are You Right or Left Brained?

Give away from the English-French artist -

2008-09-08T16:00:00.005+02:00

Pamela Angus

A good news! Pamela Angus is having her Give Away of her new beautiful glass butterfly. She is a alent artist, specialized glass crafting. Visit her blog and leave a comment, you might have a chance to win one of this pretty butterfly.

A new line of my creation

2008-09-06T17:43:00.004+02:00

Those twisted earrings are my newest creation in my 2nd shop "Exotic Flavour" the design in this line are exotic :) as the shop title, playful, colourful and meanwhile something stylish and organic. Those earrings I just created yesterday and would like to develop more in different form and colours. I made an really decent price, all around US$ 17 (approx. 100 SEK)

Do you like them? ;)

By the way I am creating a newsletter list in this blog, if you are interesting please come back anytime soon! Thanks for stopping by ^.^

One of my favourite items

2008-09-06T15:52:00.000+02:00

I really love this treasury "Copper of the Earth", don't you think so?

Treasury still on another 18 hours.

This is one my favourite colour as well. Enjoy!

Got to be in the front .....

2008-09-05T17:46:00.006+02:00

Got to be in the Etsy front page, this is my 3rd times since I joined Etsy 3 months ago. It is a good karma circle we constitute along all the EST members. Thanks for JKphotography for her incredible instinct of beauty to picks my earrings in her treasury and her treasury has been chosen by the Etsy to the front page. Meanwhile I sold my first bag :D cool la la~ so happy. ^.^

EST Weekly Challenge *Your Ghost

2008-09-04T20:21:00.006+02:00

This amazing "Eye on You" bracelet is the weekly challenge of European Street Team, the title is "Your Ghost" idea from fleurfatale who was the winner last week. What so scary!!!!! Anyway I made this bloody cool eye bracelet for the entry. :)

Beautiful nature in Taiwan

2008-09-02T08:27:00.006+02:00

Shuei Pa Falls.

Shuei Pa Cascades.

Yushan Sea of Clouds.

Keelung Sunrise.

Park Pagoda Orton.

All photos are taken by highsierran

Weekend Findings

2008-08-30T22:45:00.006+02:00

Like a butterfly - polymer clay pendant byMarianneS from Estonia

in teatro 1 from Matchstickgirl

Brownie, Suede Journal, Softcover by Kreativlink from Austria

Ziggurath ring by paperflowergirl from Belgium

Glad to be in the front.... ^.^

2008-08-30T22:33:00.002+02:00

For example, in the front page of the Etsy :D
Thank you Marianne for the brilliant treasury.

This week challenge - Elizabethan era

2008-08-29T23:01:00.009+02:00

This is a pair of earrings I made for the weekly challenge "Elizabethan I / Elizabethan era".
The host of this week is dina fragola :)
hmm.. what happen all the suddenly these look like a Jellyfish :o

Book project

2008-08-28T22:27:00.001+02:00

This is outside, front and back pages.

My pages are not a good example, but it's good to show what I had done anyway :D
This is 4 pages of my creation and presentation of myself.
This is a project for the Book Project of European Street Team
This is volunteers for participate, so its no hard feeling to stress yourself to make anything.
The basic idea is to collected presentation sheets from the artists around the Europe and Kreativlink will sew together as a journal and this journal will then be sold in the EST shop for charity. We may also create reproduction prints of the book to further sell on. What a clever idea, isn't it ? and it is fun.