aimes designs

Woohoo!

2008-06-23T01:01:00.000-07:00

Ok, clearly, I don't really keep to promises so good, but this time I'm really back. After theatre and singing performances, a month in Japan, a week in Sydney and preparations to move there for studies, I am back and kicking and making those pieces we all love, (so much for humility). You'll still have a month more of me. I'm also going back into shoe painting, which I shall start on a different site. Those will quite obviously more expensive as they'll more often than not be personalised and custom made, and handpainted. A pair takes about a week to 2 to complete. I'll still continue this in Sydney, so not to worry.

A very long Hiatus

2008-01-17T17:35:00.000-08:00

SO SORRY PEOPLE. Yes, but the Aimes is BACK. After an almost 4 month long hiatus (thanks to the A levels, Holidaying - not that I'm complaining, Internship, and Work), I am BACK and I'll have photos of 2 new pieces up as soon as possible.

Pretty in Pink and;
Funkay Love

stay tuneddd.

Lady Luck

2007-09-13T17:32:00.000-07:00

Lady Luck (click on photo to enlarge)

Bracelet time! Orange/brown and crimson red bicone crystals draped around a couple of silver leaves of different shapes, and ending off with a 4 leaf clover just for luck. It is 17.5cm long, if you need adjustments to lengthen or shorten it, just let me know. One piece only.

~~Reserved for Lizzy~~ Sold
~~Reserved for Joy~~ Sold

Coral Red

2007-09-03T16:03:00.000-07:00

Coral Red (click on photo to enlarge)

I bought a red version of the glass pendant used in the previous piece Where Sand Meets Sea while I was in Vietnam and I decided to do something similar, using different beads and crystals. I love the way it turned out with the mismatched pieces, in terms of shape, blending nicely together in different shades of red with hints of gold here and there. I've used a pinkish red biconvex crystal this time, a deep red hexagonal bead and a red cube with gold circular patterns on it. The chain is approximately 55cm long, inclusive of an identical pinkish red crystal attached along the length of it, and the double looped chain adds an extra 3cm. One piece only.

Where Sand Meets Sea

2007-09-02T23:45:00.000-07:00

Just got back yesterday from Ho Chih Minh City, Vietnam and I did quite a bit of shopping there and found some lovely crystals, pendants and stones. Wasting no time at all, I've already made a necklace out of a blue glass pendant i purchased there.

Where Sand Meets Sea (click on photo to enlarge)

I like this piece, oh yes I do. It reminds me very much of the point on the beach where the blue, white and golden brown colours of the sand, seafoam and sea collide. The blue glass pendant is from Vietnam and is complemented by the brown and gold spherical beads, as well as an off-white biconvex crystal. The chain is approximately 56cm long, inclusive of an identical off-white biconvex crystal which is attached along the length of the chain. The double looped chain attaching the glass pendant to the chain adds an extra 3cm. One piece only.

Blooming Sweet

2007-08-26T23:54:00.000-07:00

Blooming Sweet

Ok, here's the keychain that I've mentioned, and as you can clearly see, it lives up to its name in more ways than one. It consists of a handpainted button (I bought it painted, in case any of you are doubtful of my painting skills), a pink disc made of seashell, and silver leaves. I already had enquiries before I uploaded the photos, so do hurry before someone reserves it before you. One piece only. Click to enlarge photo.

~~Reserved for Kaisin~~

Sold

Update

2007-08-25T23:47:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone, tomorrow I'll be putting up a photo of a new piece, a keychain called Blooming Sweet. Look out for it.

Anyway, in the month of November, do look out for my Semi-i'm-precious Stone Collection in which you'll see pieces that have pink lace quartz, amethyst, tiger eye, jadeite, tourmaline, jaspar and many more. Talk about absolutely sexy and sophiscated pieces, so keep your eyes open for it.

If time permits, I will not only be having such a lovely collection, but possibly an End of the Year sale. It's a possibillity. for now, TA.

Night Sun, Blue-sky Fly

2007-08-23T23:58:00.000-07:00

AIMES IS BACK from outerspace! *Cue evil laugh* Exams are coming to an end.. for now
Anyhow, lately I've had this line run through my mind ever so often: Less is More.
Of course this is all relevant to the situation, sometimes, more is MORE. Dangnabit.

In the meantime, I've been making pieces again, very simple ones (hence, less is more). I attempted to make them "chunkier", but they ended up looking like clutter and I figured, I'd stop tampering with them (only a genius would think of that) and I like the way they turned out.
As usual, click on photo to enlarge.

Night Sun

A simple pair of earrings that are just really cute. Not for those who want a oh-so-sophiscated look, but perfect for going out to the movies, to the beach, etc. One pair only.

~~Reserved for Krystabella~~
Sold

Blue-sky Fly
This piece is a choker, as the more perceptive of you might have noticed. *Grin*. I really like this piece. It's not too tight, so no worries about feeling like the pieces will strangle you. It's a butterfly charm with a white-blue translucent crystal (although it doesn't look very translucent in the photo, trust me, it is, and it's very pretty.) Attached to the chain is a small black silver heart. One piece only.

~~Reserved for Editha~~
Sold

Time for Fall, Bag It, My Little One Series: Serena

2007-07-26T21:07:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone, sincerest apologies for my long absence, but examinations call.. loud and clear. I will be making less pieces, if any at all,in the month of August, and will be slowing down nearer November as well. Business will be back to usual by middle of November. As for now, click to enlarge photos.

Time for Fall

This piece is the latest in the collection, and has various shapes of leaves in different clusters, drapped from the pendant as well as along the length of the right side of the chain. It definitely shows the beauty of autumn, and the transition into the silvery winter that is soon to come. ~~This piece wasn't pre-ordered and is up for sale, on a first come first pay basis. ONE PIECE ONLY. hurrryyy.~~ sold

~~Reserved for Joy~~
Sold

Bag It

This li'l bag chain was done for a friend's birthday, variations in colour and style of bead are available. This is just a simple way to funk up a plain clutch bag.

The bag comes in colours (depending on availability of stock): Black, Silver, Gold, Metallic Pink, Metallic Blue

Bag chain can be bought separately without the bag, prices differ.

My Little One Series: Serena

This is an addition to the My Little On Series that I started not too long ago. She is a reminder of how to relax and have fun like in our childhood days and run in the garden playing amongst the butterflies and smelling the flowers your dad told you not to trample on. A simple fun piece. Remakes available depending on stock. Flowers come in purple or dark orange only.

~~Reserved for Jane~~

Sold

Butterfly Me

2007-07-12T22:30:00.000-07:00

Butterfly Me (click on photo to enlarge)

This is a belly chain (i.e. it goes around your waist just below the naval, it's ok, I didn't know what it was at first either. X) ), and boy did I use a lot of chain. At the request of Samantha, this piece was butterfly themed, and is decorated with pink and purple beads and Swarovski crystals. "Quite" a feminine piece I must say, and although you can't see it in the photos, and frankly, the photos don't do the piece justice (I try), there is a smaller butterfly charm attached to the end of the chain that dangles down nicely when worn.

My Little One Series: Amanda

2007-07-11T19:10:00.000-07:00

This is the start of a series entitled: My Little One

This will be a series of pieces made based on inspiration, or whims and fancies, from the various little girls who're dear to me.

This piece is called Amanda. She's probably the most precious. Full of energy and innocence, she epitomises "unconditional love" (most of the time. :) ) A crystal clear orange heart that signifies her own, and gold beads and silver hearts shows the love she shares. A very sweet piece i feel, unlike my first ever piece Nightsky Flying. Enjoy.

Nightsky Flying ll in Red, With Love 2

2007-07-05T23:39:00.000-07:00

Nightsky Flying ll in Red

A red themed version of the original Nightsky Flying, with red and gold beads lining the edge of the butterfly. Black crystal used, due to out of stock brown crystals. However, the effect is still as beautiful.

~~Reserved for Fiona~~
Sold

With Love 2

This piece was done for Melvin at his request. My sincerest apologies for being unable to incorporate black into the piece. It just didn't suit it from my perspective. Once again, the love charm is there, with purple Swarovski crystals dangling down like tear drops, and a silver heart overlaying a pink crystal heart. In a way, it represents how love requires sacrifices in order to be beautiful.

Aunt Simplicity

2007-07-03T18:19:00.000-07:00

Aunt Simplicity (click on photo to enlarge)

I'm not used to doing simpler pieces, and I personally feel it didn't come out as simple as I had hoped, but I still liked the effect the pieces had when they came together. This is for a friend's aunt, hence the apt naming. She wanted something fairly simple yet eye-catching. Something not too young, and yet still fresh and funky.

With Love

2007-06-30T16:53:00.000-07:00

With Love (click on photo to enlarge)

This piece was made for Charlie's lady at his request. A clear crystal heart, and a purple ring signifying never-ending love and a cute Love charm attached to the chains.

Nightsky Flying, Lavender Garden, Sun Lovin' Fun, Nightsky Flying II in Blue

2007-06-29T21:37:00.000-07:00

Presenting the 4 pieces as promised (click on photos to enlarge):

Nightsky Flying the original

An intricate butterfly pendant attached to a auburn brown teardrop crystal as the backdrop of the darkening sky. Black and silver spheres, with a metal tassel complete the look. Remakes available.

Reserved for:

~~Krystabella~~ Sold

~~Amelia~~ Sold

Lavender Garden

Walking through a garden of purple with butterflies just nearby. A simple piece.

Reserved for:

~~Safiqah~~ Sold

~~Yvonne~~ Sold

Sun Lovin' Fun

A piece meant for the cheerful. This piece is all about the summer and looking chic. With orange as the main colour scheme, and a playful use of circles and spheres, it's not difficult to see why it's such a happy piece.

Reserved for:

~~Joy~~ Sold

~~L.J.~~ Sold

Nightsky Flying II in Blue

A slight variation of the original Nightsky Flying, it still retains the intricate butterfly that is the essence of the Nightsky Flying line of pieces.

~~Reserved for Kalai~~ Sold

What to look out for :

With Love

My Little One Series: Amanda , Serena

Aunt Simplicity

Nightsky Flying II in Red

The Start of Something New

2007-06-28T23:17:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone. This is the first post I'm writing as I've only recently decided to bring this business online. Most of the pieces that have been made so far were requested for, and are made on order with a minimum deposit of $5. Until now, the pieces that have been made are:

Nightsky Flying

Nightsky Flying II in Blue

Sun Lovin' Fun

Lavender Garden

If you like what you see and would like to order a piece, be it a necklace, anklet bracelet, ring or earrings, do feel free to tag and leave your email address and I'll get back to you shortly. Photos will be posted soon.