When I was in Cambridge, I came across a small fabric and haberdashery store called CallyCo. I wonder if many people knew about it? Since further along the street and in the more populated area is a Cath Kidston store, a very well-known store for cute items and sewing materials. I liked visiting both stores …
Year: 2013
Rutilated quartz – “Solar wind”
Rutilated Quartz is an illuminator for the soul, promoting spiritual growth. It cleanses and energises the aura. Draws off negative energy and disease, letting go of the past. Rutilated Quartz gives protection against the ill thoughts of others. It helps to reach the root of problems and facilitates transitions and a change of direction. Soothes …
Green fluorite – “Deep forest”
Fluorite cleanses and stabilises the aura. It absorbs and neutralises negative energy and stress. An excellent learning aid, Fluorite increases our powers of concentration, self-confidence and helps us in decision-making. It encourages positivity, balances the energies, and improves balance and coordination, both physically and mentally. In addition to the generic properties of fluorite, specific colours …
Bronze charm necklace
So I went to Hong Kong for about two weeks and a half on the 1st of July. Yes, I've been home for about a week now... Getting used to timezones and sleep again. I did bring back a few nice things, both merchandise-wise and craft-wise. Of course, I was able to acquire some pretty …
Origami pinwheel hair pin
This is the last thing I can share with you before I go on holiday for three weeks. I will be away from my computer for the entire duration, and also away from my workspace and materials, so it's not like I could make anything anyway. ='( I've always tried to make origami into more …
Angel aura quartz – “Prism”
Aura quartz crystals are not natural, but man-made. It is a quartz crystal with a layer of some metal to coat it. The metal coating provides a beautiful iridescent display of colours when held in light. However, due to its synthetic process, these crystals are used more for decoration than for healing. Angel aura, sometimes …
Amethyst – “Alchemy”
Amethyst is a powerful and protective stone. It guards against psychic attack, transmuting the energy into love and protecting the wearer from all types of harm, including geopathic or electromagnetic stress and ill wishes from others. Amethyst is a natural tranquiliser, it relieves stress and strain, soothes irritability, balances mood swings, dispels anger, rage, fear …
Blue chalcedony – “Teardrop”
A creative stone, Blue Chalcedony imparts mental flexibility and verbal dexterity. It stimulates the ability to learn new languages and improves memory. Gives feelings of light-heartedness and optimism. Improves self-perception. Aids regeneration of mucus membranes. Enhances the immune system. Blue Chalcedony has an anti-inflammatory effect and lowers temperature and blood pressure. Heals the lungs and …
3D origami vase with flower
More 3D origami goodness! You can make a simple pot by just stacking rows of triangles (and use some glue to make it sturdy) and it is fantastic for storing things. I have a large pot made with a base of 24 triangles to store all of my gemstones that I need to wrap. But …
Freshwater pearl bracelet
Yeah, there's not really much of a choice when it comes to naming something like this. It's pearls, what else can you expect? Freshwater pearls aren't perfectly round like typical pearls are. They all have different shapes, to make it look more natural. I figured just stringing pearls onto thread wouldn't look well thought out, …
Atelier Ilyere 
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