it’s my mom’s birthday tomorrow. when i was just a little girl, i used to make really fanciful birthday cards for her. i remember carefully cutting out cards in different shapes and colors, and creating different effects that pop out when you open the card. i also made many ridiculous-looking handicrafts out of cardboard and colored paper.
as i grew older, i made fewer handicrafts. eventually, musical store-bought cards, birthday cakes and meals at restaurants took the place of these gifts.
but this year i decided to make her something just like in the good old days.
it’s a bag charm (or keychain, for the less informed)! okay that guess clutch bag is mine, but the bag charm has been handmade with love!
the centerpiece is a large gold ribbon that’s all shiny and new and really pretty! a chain of gold loops in alternate sizes is attached to it. at the end of this chain is a silver heart charm that says “MOM”, complete with a diamante stud!
a second gold chain adds a dash of color with two delicate pink swarovski pearls and a cute little pink handbag dangling from it. finally, two precious diamante chains, one in brilliant pink and silver, the other in sparkling white and gold, complete the piece.
happy birthday, mom! you are very much loved!
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goes by the name veron (english) or wanting (chinese). a definitive leo born august 1, 1984. a solo traveler. loves cats, coffee, sensual music, yummy food and technology. when she's not at her job as an IS developer for the government, she's likely to be out dining, or visiting an interesting art gallery or event.
aw dude.. thats adorable..
i remember when i used to put so much effort into gifts like this… the cards and the elaborate wrappings. *sigh*. i guess this sits well with my resolution to be a better son i guess hehe. Will totally follow your example on this one.
lovely charm by the way. Think shes gonna love it. Good on ya, youre made of the right stuff… View all comments by chocoholic_in_rehab
Heehee, thanks! I’m sure you would do swimmingly well in your resolution! (Would love to see you make handicrafts too :P) View all comments by Veron
That is beautiful! I take care of my mother since she has severe arthritis and macular degeneration. She cannot get around well and she doesn’t see much of anything anymore but I know she would love to have something like that. View all comments by Sandieman
Thanks Sandieman. It’s heartwarming to hear of your love for your mom :) View all comments by Veron
SO PRETTY!!!! how did u learn to make it? and where dou get ur charms??? i wanna learn to make for my friends!!! View all comments by gIN
Whoa thanks! I get my materials basically from anywhere. eBay, jewelry shops, bead shops, et cetera. I picked up jewelry making on my own. It’s not that hard, really. View all comments by Veron
Well then, that’s very nice! I like the little heart with MUM in it the best. Has a very sweet touch to it =) View all comments by mervkwok
It sure is great seeing so many guys appreciate jewelry and stuff! View all comments by Veron
Wow Veron ! I can see the ‘love’ in the charm ! It looks great and I am sure your mum will like it very much. Ever consider venturing into making your own “Bijoux de Veron” ?
It’s worth considering ! View all comments by Edna
I love the sound of that! I want!! View all comments by Veron
Hey Veron, I googled to search for online food recommendations for buffets and stumbles upon your website. You really are different from most of the computer ppl I know lolz… you are really talented and gifted with your hands View all comments by destiny
Your jewelry are nice n very artistic, i dont know if i have the patience to do it, specially my hand are not for doing those
delicate things. Wish can be like u. View all comments by Daisy
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