He Qi Crystal Designs

Introducing.. BATH TEA! + FREE satchet for 2 lucky readers :)

2012-02-01T12:58:00.000-08:00

I've been dabbling in bath and beauty. And by dabbling, I mean... I've been kind of obsessed. Learning, experimenting, failing, testing. It's always a fun process. I guess I'm still a scientist at heart. :\ Or artist. Or those in hand in hand, who knows. I've been obsessed with lip balms, solid perfumes, bath salts, bath teas. My decision was to launch bath teas first, as I think I've

One He Qi Resolution reached + Valentine's Earrings: it's not too late!

2012-01-30T21:53:00.000-08:00

This is a quick but important post to mark He Qi's progress with becoming a more sustainable company this year. One of my new year's resolutions for He Qi was to make my packaging BOTH eco-friendly and biodegradable. After months of research, I've found sources that supply quality, 100% post consumer recycled jewelry boxes and ribbons-- which are also biodegradable in the environment. I'm also

Of Madeleines and Clusters

2012-01-28T21:39:00.000-08:00

Madeleines are my Dad's favorites. They're also the bf and his Dad's favorites. I think they might be a few other favorites. To say the least, Madeleines are well loved by many. Brian's Mom got me a madeleine pan a while back, and I'm proud to say I've gotten tons of uses from it: it. is. amazing. For those of you interested in making these delicious goodies, the good news is that both the

Home-Made HEALTHY power bars, Cuff Earrings!

2012-01-22T14:48:00.000-08:00

In attempt to eat healthier and also save money, I made my won power bars recipe. I have an amazing friend who is a nutritionalist-- and she makes this amazing bread pudding dessert out of sprouted bread and delicious chocolates. I've been making a drier version of it, and slightly more toned down with less sugar and things like that so it can be consumed as a power bar. I don't have an exact

IMPORTANT: Take a Moment to understand SOPA/PIPA

2012-01-18T18:57:00.000-08:00

If you've been on the internet today, you might have noticed some site blackouts. One of the more popular blackouts include Wikipedia-- where would we be without the amazing people who contribute to Wiki? Sure, I totally understand that you can NEVER reference Wiki as an official source on a paper, but good authors will ALWAYS go out of their way to provide proper evidence of where their

Of Meows, Noms and Shinies

2012-01-16T21:37:00.000-08:00

This is Loki. He likes chin scratches and face pets. He also likes to lay awkwardly. This is his signature pose... flat on the ground with legs spread. Super attractive, eh? haha I also made macarons.. 1 batch of batter, with three very different results. It's confusing. First batch: (same batter) Ugly and cracked. Second batch (same batter): um... the feet pooled out and the shells were

Happy 2012! Look back in Photos and Future Goals :)

2012-01-05T20:46:00.000-08:00

I am a bit over due-- HAPPY 2012, everyone! I hope the new year has started out positively for everyone. 2011 was a turning point in my life. He Qi Crystal designs grew with all of your love and support. I developed an continued to foster my obsession with Macarons. I made beauty products-- what the heck! ... the beauty products created opportunity for you and I to donate to Japan's

Giveaway Winner & Life Updates! (with new handmades thrown in)

2011-12-27T20:21:00.000-08:00

How was everyone's Christmas? What goodies did you give and receive? I had an amazing time with my and the bf's family. We had dinner on Christmas Eve all under one roof, and it was AWWWWWWWWWWWEsome. We had tons of good food and laughs together... all in all, it has made me wish that we had more downtime in the year. We need more Holidays!!! I have also moved again! The bf and I rented a house

Macarons and Sparkles PHOTO HEAVY!

2011-12-11T21:25:00.000-08:00

Everytime I whip up a batch of good looking macarons, I am ecstatic. I am so ecstatic I actually squeal a little every time I take a batch out and the top are smooth and the feet are high and pronounced. ... and it happened this time! And it so happened, that I was entering these into a desert contest at work. A macaron was to sit atop some Tiramisu... So I aged my egg whites, and 2 days after

He Qi Updates (GWP, NEW) and Giving Thanks (your thoughts?)

2011-11-22T22:21:00.000-08:00

It's SO CLOSE to Thanksgiving! Today was my last day at work for the week-- I'm taking the day off tomorrow. Two day weeks are amazing and rare. For those of you who are still in school and get to enjoy the one week break: BASK IN THE AWESOMENESS OF BREAK! Put your midterms into the back of your mind for 2-3 days and just... relax, enjoy the weather (yes, even if its horrible)-- because when you

He Qi Crystal Designs Holiday 2011 GIVEAWAY!

2011-11-19T19:41:00.000-08:00

It's that time of the year! THANK YOU to everyone who has helped He Qi become what it is today :) Happy Holidays! Please accept the opportunity to enter in the He Qi Crystal Designs 2011 Holiday Giveaway! The prize is as follows: 2 x Missha maska in Super Berry and Green Tea 2 x Genie in a Bottle Moisture Masks 1 x Beauty Friends Pomegranate Pore Tightening Mask It's Skin: Fairy Jasmine Body

New Handmades and Imports!

2011-11-10T21:00:00.000-08:00

All ready to ship, in time for the Holidays! In response to the overwhelming request for more phone charms... HERE THEY ARE~ Phone charm making a comeback at He Qi. Remember that these charm are not exclusively for phones-- use them on your purse, DS, backpacks, cosmetic bags-- the possibilities are endless! Some cute gold crown earrings: Korean Imports: LARGE, beautiful, high quality

Just in time for the Holidays...

2011-11-08T21:46:00.000-08:00

He Qi Coupons! Get your order in before Dec 10 for US customers, and Dec 1 for International customers if you'd like your purchase by Christmas! APPLY THESE awesome codes: Holiday Cheer Incremental Coupons: Applicable to everything on the website! 10% off $100 USD purchase: 10off100 15% off $150 USD purchase: 15off150 20% off $200 USD purchase: 20off200 Promotions end on December 10, 2011! I

New Cuff set & Earrings & Turtle Charm! Macarons,.

2011-11-04T21:41:00.000-07:00

okay okay okay. So first, I wanted to share my experience with making macarons... using egg whites that have not been aged... I nuked them for 5 seconds at a time, for 20 seconds, in the microwave to speed up the aging process. Otherwise, the whites came straight out of the fridge, newly separated from the yolks. I can't say they're perfect, but good enough to use. The feed spread apart SO

Korean Masks and NEW Earrings for sale! + Surprise Mystery Sheet Mask Giveaway!

2011-10-31T22:27:00.000-07:00

Anyone interested in Korean (Tony Moly & Missha) masks? Got my hands on a few. I will also be throwing in deluxe samples + BB cream samples with all mask purchases. My Dad just got back from Korea, and he bought me supplies. How awesome is he? Check out these beautiful, one of a kind earrings: And another one of a kind: And... the holidays are around the corner, so a blue, icy theme

New GWP + Korean Imports + One pair of new earrings :)

2011-10-27T20:39:00.000-07:00

SoOoOOoOOOO in random news... I have opened up my Etsy again. Thought I'd give it another shot. It's been a while. :) Visit if you'd like: http://www.etsy.com/shop/heheproductions I found these Korean imported earrings while cleaning, and decided I will sell them since I can't wear them >< (due to sensitive ears). These are under the NON handmade section. And here, a pair of earrings made

Origami Butterflies, Cinderella Charm, Bracelet and more

2011-10-23T17:57:00.000-07:00

.... gasp! A post almost entirely dedicated to jewelry! It's been a while :) I have missed having time to sit down and create, but despite being busy, I am extremely happy and fulfilled with what I'm doing in the day. I have been receiving many emails from soon-to-be-college-grads asking for work advice, etc-- and I'm happy to answer all/listen/give study advice, based off my personal experience

Baking for Breast Cancer, Ribbon Earrings & kittens PIC HEAVY!

2011-10-16T22:39:00.000-07:00

SoOOOoOOOo.... What have I been doing last week? Baking, baking... and some more baking. Our company had its last Friday Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness month, and I had the honor of baking the goodies that would be in the bake sale :) I really wanted to make macarons again, and was thrilled that my couple of tries were successful. Finicky little cookies :\ Chocolate ones, straight out

Red Velvet Rum Cake, Bracelet, Earrings

2011-10-05T22:02:00.000-07:00

Last year at the Lafayette Arts & Wine Festival, we had this delicious rum cake. The bf's brother brought it up a couple weeks ago and it's been on my mind since. I bought red velvet cake mix originally intended for cake pops... but then Brian suggested: why not make red velvet rum cake? ... sooOoOOooOOOOO taking a jump in the dark. Realized that although not very popular, this wasn't an

October = Breast Cancer Awareness Month

2011-09-29T20:53:00.000-07:00

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation: Each year it is estimated that nearly 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die. Approximately 1,700 men will also be diagnosed with breast cancer and 450 will die each year. The evaluation of men with breast masses is similar to that in women, including mammography. October is Breast Cancer Awareness

Kitties, Food, Earrings~

2011-09-26T21:44:00.000-07:00

Like the new layout? A little more stimulating :) Anyway, I came home on Friday to this: Oh, the joys of kittenhood.... I made some easy-peasy tiramisu for coworkers... too much whipped cream... and it pretty much melted by the time they were to eat it unfortunately... But still cute :D-- there are cocoa nibs on top! Also, last but not least, here are some new earrings I've been working on

Profiteroles

2011-09-20T21:22:00.000-07:00

"A profiterole, cream puff (US) or choux à la crème is a choux pastry ball filled with whipped cream, pastry cream, or ice cream. The puffs may be decorative or left plain or garnished with chocolate sauce, caramel, or a dusting of powdered sugar." ~ Wikipedia ... well, I ... took the basic recipe of a cream puff, and altered it to make regular cream puffs as well as savory puffs. Here are some

CZ Crown & Pearl Studs: BACK IN STOCK

2011-09-10T11:31:00.000-07:00

... and they have been upgraded to include 8mm SWAROVSKI pearls instead of just simulated pearls. :) And... another color option is available, DARK GREY! I know many of you have been waiting for this, so please act soon! Buy it here: http://www.shopheqi.com/product/cz-crown-pearl-studs I'm off to Sacramento for the day-- I need a new work wardrobe, suggestions for where to go? Talk to you

Food and Earring Porn

2011-09-06T22:58:00.000-07:00

... yes... food.. I'm making an effort to cook more. I'll be posting recipes in the next couple of days, but here's what I've been making the last few days: Last week: healthy, whole grain cookies: Last night, dinner (which turned out enough to be today's lunch AND dinner, lol) Ribeye steak :) Pan cooked! With bacon & onion mashed potatoes, lemon-garlic spinach :) (I LOVE SPINACH.) ^ Also,

He Qi Coupon (its my Birthday!) + kitties panting n new earrings :)

2011-09-01T21:10:00.000-07:00

It's my birthday tomorrow... that means... 10% off everything at www.shopheqi.com with coupon code: lisaBDAY feel free to pass on the code and share it with all your friends and family :) I will be turning 23, and....current plans are to just go out, eat some delicious food, and really relax over this long weekend. Brian and I will be spending a lot of time with the kitties. And speaking of

New goodies + Life update!

2011-08-28T22:37:00.000-07:00

I do apologize for my lack of posts-- I see more coming, since I'm officially DONE moving to my new apartment now, yay! And now begins the process of putting everything away :X Brian and I are trying to get Kratos and Loki leash trained (it'll just make traveling and... pretty much everything easier) ... so here are a few photos from our adventure this morning :) Loki got himself stuck in the

Kitties, Baggies, Baggie Winner!

2011-08-18T20:18:00.000-07:00

Dun dun dun.... So the winner of the green floral pouch from last post is...Jewelz! Congrats! Please email me your full name & shipping address :) Okay so first.. I've never shown you a video of my kittens. I'm a little sad, because I should have filmed them more when they were both super tiny. They're almost 7 pounds now! Very heavy for being only 4.5 months old. And I also made new pouches

New Goodies + Sewn Goodies : GIVEAWAY! :)

2011-08-13T11:36:00.000-07:00

SooOOoOOoO I was able to get a surprising about of crafting done :) I was able to make more earrings: And... a couple of pouches that I am happy enough to put up for sale..... the prices are so low because these are "prototypes" and are not "perfect". The first is a little rectangle pouch: Perfect for gals who want to store their pads on the go (keeps it separated in your purse from

I'm moving-- that means lots of beauty products are on clearance! + GWP

2011-08-04T22:24:00.001-07:00

Please check out my listings on my website for the following items on sale: (I'm moving, and I really need to get these items new homes ASAP so they do not go to waste) I am asking for LESS THAN RETAIL price for all the products-- and YES, I will through in Free Shipping, despite some of the cleansers being very heavy. VIEW ITEMS AND PRICES HERE. Everything is brand new, still in its original

Giveaway Winner, Kittens and Food :)

2011-08-02T21:48:00.000-07:00

Congrats to Joanne for winning the Summer 2011 giveaway! Please EMAIL ME your full name and shipping info! There are many giveaways to come! In unrelated news, I bought a sewing machine, and have been sewing collars for my kitties and little pouches (for my computer mouse), and another pouch. I want to make some diaper bags in the future, and maybe get into quilting... we'll have to see :) I

HQCD Summer 2011 Appreciation Giveaway!

2011-07-17T22:48:00.000-07:00

A huge thanks to everyone who has been so patient these last couple of months-- I know I haven't been around as much. I'm trying to get used to a totally different new lifestyle, and I'm afraid it'll take me another 2 months or so before I can get acclimated. I'm also moving to Rancho Cordova next month, so I'm very excited for all these changes in my life. MANY THANK YOUS for all your patience

QUICKIE: Work update, so many mother of pearl birdies!

2011-07-06T22:26:00.000-07:00

A reallllllllll quick update-- I will make a more detailed one with lots more substance over the weekend :) Work has started, and it's awesome. I'm surrounded by really amazing people and mentors. More on that later :) Over the last couple of days, I've made more designs with mother of pearl birds, which I know you are all very fond of! ENJOY! I also want to do a quick giveaway this

Kitten Update, Nails, Japanese Chocolate :) + 10% off He Qi!

2011-06-29T16:25:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! My job starts next Tuesday :X-- so here I am, bumming around, enjoying my last couple days of doing nothing. I haven't been in Davis, so I haven't been able to do jewelry orders, but I'll be there tomorrow and onwards and things will be back to normal :) First off: kittens are awesome. They're super curious, but they haven't really destroyed anything at all, which I'm very impressed

Vegas, New Jewelry :) Canadian Postal Strike

2011-06-24T16:59:00.000-07:00

Hi all! Some friends and I went to Vegas for 5 days-- a pretty long visit, and we were hoping to unwind, relax, and take it slow.. but it's Vegas, so that didn't happen, haha. I wanted to share a couple of photos with you :) We were able to score a killer deal at the MGM Grand Signature Suites (we were in the uppermost penthouse suite, 38th floor! crazy. It was cheaper to stay here for 4 nights

Last jewelry post before Vegas :)

2011-06-15T23:14:00.000-07:00

I leave for Vegas on the 17th at 7AM! I'll be back next Tuesday night --so I won't really be answering emails (I do have 4G on my phone, so if it's urgent, reach me there, contact info on my shop's contact page) I wanted to post the last three items I've made: Using the last of my 3D crowns: And two more cuffs :) okay baii :) I also lowered a bunch of prices on jewelry on the website, so

BME Class of 2011 Graduation :) Personal Post

2011-06-13T16:08:00.000-07:00

... in the blink of an eye (kinda.. though it didn't seem like it when it was actually happening), my undergrad career is over! For those of you new to the blog, my name is Lisa, UC Davis College of Engineering graduate of 2011, graduated on June 10, 2011 with a BS in Biomedical Engineering. I have a full time job for a Biomedical company in Rancho Cordova, CA starting in July 2011. Currently my

Cuff gal Sam and 10% off thru the weekend!

2011-06-09T11:37:00.000-07:00

Have you all met Sam? (this is a loooooooong overdue post, sorry) She's a Youtube Guru, and has some of the most informative, straightforward tutorials I've seen :) .. she's also a relatively new addition to the He Qi family! You can catch her sporting He Qi feather earrings and cuff sets! Sam has the fiercest hair. I'm envious. Here's her showing off her first cuff set: And here, with a

Back from MIA! Loki, Kratos, bling eye candy :)

2011-06-07T16:19:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! I'm done with my undergrad, and commencement is this Friday! YAYYY NO MORE SCHOOL... for a long time :) The last week has been quite insane, with me getting a total of 20hrs of sleep, the entire week. I generally need, or prefer about 8 hrs/day... so that wasn't the best time I've had :P. Otherwise, everything has ended on a positive note :) I haven't gotten the chance to share

Tons of bracelets: 2 for $10! + Earrings & Ring

2011-05-27T11:21:00.000-07:00

All of these bracelets are NON HANDMADE by me (thus the price), imported from Shanghai, China! Most of these are priced at 2 for $10, some are $12 for 2 because they're a but larger, have more unique/precious stones/beads. Here's a view of some of the bracelets on sale, there will be MORE added soon! I have quite a few, but haven't had the time to take photos. There is ONLY ONE of each set

Meet Kratos, Fruit Studs, Ring

2011-05-24T23:17:00.000-07:00

Sooooooooooooo.... I was browsing Craigslist for cat adoptions and I came across an individual who had some kittens in San Leandro. Brian and I weren't planning on getting a kitten, but something was nagging at me to call this guy and get some info on the kittens... And that's the abridged version of how we ended up with KRATOS, 8 week old kitten. hahahah, this picture makes me laugh every time

Kitty, Wire-Wrap, Feathers, Tutorials? I'm employed!

2011-05-18T14:15:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! This is my last month of my undergrad education... so it's been busy and hectic. On Sunday, my neighbor found a kitty outside her house, and since she has doggies at her place, it wasn't possible to keep it at her place.... so I took her in, and kept her in the bathroom (away from our current kitty, Achilles). Here's a shot of her, chillin' on my body pillow: A teeeny, tiny gal,

Loads of pink sakura, Romance in the Forest, 10% off coupon!

2011-05-09T15:12:00.000-07:00

I was in a very pink sakura mood, and ended up making quite a few pieces with pink sakura SWAROVSKI Crystals: Spring, I love spring jewelry. Sigh. You all must be sick of spring jewelry by now. :X Also made some gold Romance in the Forest necklaces! For details regarding any of the above pieces, please visit: www.shopheqi.com :) Also, in an effort to clear out inventory to make room for

Giveaway winner, tons of new goodies :)

2011-05-05T16:36:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all who entered the giveaway! Congrats to: Soo! Please email me your full name and shipping address so I know where to send your prize :) You'll also get to use your $25 at www.shopheqi.com :) I know I've been updating wayyyy less than I'd like to-- writing resumes and cover letters is much more time consuming than expected, and I learn more with each experience. Over the last few

Gift: Maccha Kit Kats, Store updates :) PF coupon

2011-04-28T20:26:00.000-07:00

Hi all! As graduation is getting closer, I find myself spending more and more time online, job hunting! I'm trying to find an entry-level position in the biomedical devices field (putting that BME degree to use!)-- holler at me if you've got connections, haha :) Anyway, I was able to hoard some more Maccha Kit Kats... so I thought that the best way to show you my love and appreciation was to

Poppin Cookin at the Inconvenient Store, Spring GIVEAWAY

2011-04-12T16:23:00.000-07:00

So.. I'm not sure how many of you have heard of Poppin Cookin? (lol). Basically, it's an edible candy... but you put it together yourself. And of course, it's Japanese :) I got my hands on one of these babies through EBAY. First, here's a Youtube video of how it's done: And here were MY attempts... it's undeniable that I was much less patient and meticulous. Please excuse the quality of these

He Qi Happenings-- what's coming?

2011-04-01T18:02:00.000-07:00

Good Friday, everyone! SPRING IS HERE. Spring puts me in a great mood-- the weather is nice (not too cold/hot), so I'm always motivated to work out, wake up early, eat good food. Also.. With your help, a total of $250 USD was donated to the Japanese Red Cross in March! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT. April is a busy month-- it's He Qi Crystal Designs 7th anniversary, which means.

New Creations, Japan donations Update ;)

2011-03-20T20:24:00.000-07:00

ITS SPRING BREAK! Finals went well this quarter, so I'm in an extremely good mood :) On top of that... He Qi Crystal Designs was able to make a 10,000 Yen donation to the Japanese Red cross last wednesday (Aprox. $125 USD)-- BECAUSE OF AWESOME PEOPLE LIKE YOU. I estimate that by next week, we will be able to donate another 10,000 Yen! YES! I also spent the entire day working on orders-- and

Washi Chiyogami Columns Debut!

2011-03-15T15:19:00.000-07:00

I had been saving these to debut in April, but now seems a suitable time, especially considering the influence of these pieces... I had this beautiful Washi Chiyogami paper imported from Japan, and had been making Origami Butterfly jewelry with them. I thought that these paper would make beautiful columns, so just went forth with the idea without really knowing how it'll turn out. For those of

Pray for Japan Fundraiser: You can make a difference.

2011-03-13T15:50:00.000-07:00

All of you by now have probably heard of the recent natural disaster which struck Japan. When it happened Thursday night, I was up browsing the internet. I went on live stream to watch what was happening in Japan, and found myself utterly speechless. How often does something of this magnitude affect our people? I have done some research, and decided that it is time again for all of you, along

In response to popular demand... :)

2011-03-01T00:10:00.000-08:00

... I spent the last couple of days making ONE OF A KIND cuffs. A lot of you gals like how that I offer designs which are NEVER duplicated, so here are 3 cuff sets which will NEVER be duplicated in the same way for ANYONE. Generally for sets like these, I make them with materials I don't get in often :) Enjoy! Please note, making these cuffs is extremely hard on my the joints in my hand-- so I

Praise for Yes to Carrots! Eye Cream Giveaway :)

2011-02-22T13:27:00.000-08:00

I was at Rite Aid 2 weeks ago, on the hunt for toilet paper. I walked by the clearance section, and saw a set of Yes to Carrots on Sale: The starter's kit consists of: Cleanser, Moisturizer, Eye Cream, Head Band I believe it retails for $20, but I got it on clearance for $10. Either way, a steal. I've had some really horrible, rough dry skin in the last two months. I would moisturize 2x a day,

2 new cuff sets, some business advice.

2011-02-20T13:02:00.000-08:00

Hi all! Thanks to everyone for their patience in the last two weeks. There were loads of Valentine's orders that I had to get done, and unfortunately, was not able to get as much done as I'd hoped. By tomorrow, I will have caught up with all orders, and processing should be back to "normal" speed of 3-7 business days. I get a lot of emails about getting business advice. Because this takes away

Happy Valentine's Day! :)

2011-02-12T15:39:00.000-08:00

HI EVERYONE~! It feels like so long since I've had a post >< I've been so, so surprisingly busy. I didn't expect to be so busy right now :X I did have the time to make a couple of pieces I've been planning for a while, enjoy! Ahh, I love these threaders! Gift with purchase (over $25 USD) until supplies run out (I had purchase 100 pcs) Hope everyone has a WONDERFUL Valentine's Weekend!

Necklace Winner! New Cuff Earrings, Earrings :)

2011-01-29T23:32:00.000-08:00

Congrats, Clover if you can email me your full name & shipping address, that'll be great :) I have also made another pair of Valentine's Special Earrings: 14mm Heart Dangles Available in Crystal Silver Night, Amethyst, Crystal AB, Rose and Heliotrope. And two new cuff sets :) Thank you for your patience, everyone! Happy Sunday :) love, Lisa heqicrystaldesigns@hotmail.com SHOP HE QI

Interesting day.

2011-01-28T00:16:00.000-08:00

I generally have a very mundane life. Nothing out of the ordinary really happens to me. Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011 was an interesting day. It was so interesting, I felt the need to dedicate a single post to Started my day by sleeping at 1:30 AM, waking up at 6:30 to start an homework assignment due at 10 AM.Class was over at 2, got home around 2:30. Got on the phone with my gf, and we were talking

OOdles of goodies, Quick Giveaway :)

2011-01-24T12:48:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! Oh my, I've been busy busy busy! Valentine's Day is rolling around quickly, and I've been working hard getting all my materials in for He Qi Valentine's specials. This year, I'm focusing my efforts on making all Valentine Special pieces very affordable, but simple and classic, made with absolutely the BEST sterling silver (imported from Italy, that's why it took so long to get

Finally, new earrings and bracelets!

2011-01-15T23:32:00.000-08:00

Just a quick post to show you the goodies I've added to the website. Next week, I'll be having Valentine's Day specials posted, including $28 solid Italian sterling silver necklaces w/ SWAROVSKI heart pendants. Simple, high quality, made to last. Will also be having some crowns & pearls in soon :). Another hearts with wings cuff: "Vampira" is a new color combination of an old design:

Vegas & Food Porn!

2011-01-13T10:55:00.000-08:00

Good Thursday =) Brian & I went to Vegas from Jan. 7 - Jan. 9. It was the first time there for both of us =) Unfortunately, we were a little too over-ambitious in our planning, and had wanted to visit all these different places. Turns out, Vegas is a lot bigger than we'd anticipated. The Strip itself is 4 miles long! Oops. It was pretty exhausting, and filled with foods and gambling, haha. Next

Xmas Goodies, Bracelet Winner, and MORE!

2011-01-05T18:26:00.000-08:00

Good noon, everyone! Thanks to those who dropped a quick line on the last post :) I really enjoyed reading your goals for 2011 :) I wish you all the best of luck and discipline in achieving your goals! The surprise bracelet will be sent to: charlene-ann Please email me your full name and shipping address: heqicrystaldesigns@hotmail.com Let me know if 7-inches bracelet is okay for you! Anyway, I

Happy 2011 and....

2010-12-31T20:03:00.000-08:00

... hope you'd enjoy joining this quick giveaway I'm having in celebration of the beginning of a new year! The rules are simple: 1. Be a follower of this blog 2. 18 or older, or have permission from guardian Each participant can have a maximum of 1 entry. Answer the following question: - How would you like to improve yourself in 2011? Or, what are some personal goals in the upcoming year? The

New Earrings & Charms + Update!

2010-12-30T18:29:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone! I know I haven't updated much, sorry about that. This holdiay season, I've really been trying to wind down, relax, and spend some time with family and loved ones-- I hope you've all had the opportunity to spend the Holidays the way you wanted! I made some new charms: and some new earrings-- I love these. I strung a bunch of cube shaped metal thingies onto round rings and

Holiday Giveaway Winner~

2010-12-25T21:22:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone, Merry Christmas! I promised that I'll announce the giveaway winner.. so here it is.. CONGRATS, Sharon Please email me your full name & shipping address. Also, I decided that you are free to take the double stranded pegasus necklace as your gift, or just receive a $55 credit to shopheqi.com to pick your own prize-- whatever you prefer! I also wanted to choose a surprise 3 other

PR: Dolly Wink Liquid & Argan Bear Naked Wipes

2010-12-24T12:25:00.000-08:00

It's been a while since I've done a Product Review-- but I've been introduced to 2 products that I really like, so I wanted to share it with you all :) ... Dolly Wink Liquid Eyeliner! (Image credits to Google) Description from Company: Koji Dolly Wink Liquid Eyeliner has a ultra fine yet flexible point tip, which allow greater precision with a easy to handle eyelining experience. The deep

HEELLLLOOOO!

2010-12-15T17:36:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone! I've spent the last couple of days working on orders, baking 108 cookies, not including the 5 batches of macarons that I tossed because they all came out horrible for some reason. ^ That's about... 2/3 of how many cookies I had, the rest were packed ready to be shipped off to family friends, and blogger friends :) I'm finishing up all the US orders right now-- anything I ship

I'm back! Lots of new stuff + Pro Macarons!

2010-12-11T22:33:00.000-08:00

HI EVERYONE! I'm done with finals!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Such a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. It's time for me to really focus on YOU! I'll be spending the next couple of day getting all the US Christmas orders finished and shipped-- thank you all for your patience and understanding, I realize I cut it kind of close this year :( I did update the site tonsssssssss. I added a lot

GIANT update! CHARMS! =) Origami Butterflies, love package =)

2010-12-03T10:24:00.000-08:00

Firstly, thank you RINA for your amazing love pack (as usual, her love packs are always amazing). LOADED with Sanrio goodies! (There was a lip gloss I forgot to include in the photograph, oops) I LOVE THE NERD POUCH. I'm thinking of either using it as a pencil case, or more likely, making a wrist strap for it and converting it to a clutch! There are also TONS of MBD diary masks, omg! Plus...

Cyber Monday Youtube Vid + NEW STUFF!

2010-11-28T14:37:00.000-08:00

IMPORTANT: As of 9PM pacific time, Nov. 28, 2010, MY ECOMMERCE HOSTING SITE IS DOWN. I will extend the discount for another day because of this problem. They said they don't know when it'll be back up. Sorry for the inconvenience :( Site's back :) I haven't made a video in the longest time... so here's one =) I noticed that my bracelet collection has really been dwindling.. so I went

Happy Thanksgiving, Coupon & Sale =)

2010-11-25T14:25:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! HAPPY THANKSGIVING! I hope you're enjoying your Holiday, however you're spending it. Thought I'd take the time to quickly spread some thanks-- for all of you! Where would I be without you? Enjoy 10% off all orders $50 and over, today only Expires Nov. 27, 2010 with code: thanks2010 There's also a new bracelet: Some new earrings And a better shot of my macaron batch: . Please

Chocolate Macarons: Recipe & Photos

2010-11-23T23:40:00.000-08:00

Yep, macaron, not to be confused with the American macaroon. Americans still sometimes call these macaroon, though that's technically incorrect, oh well. So long as you know what I'm referring to :P If you've been following my blog for a while, you'll know I have a slight obsession with these adorable sweets. This is a shot of part of a batch I cooked today: Chocolate macarons with Earl Grey

Charm, Earrings, Updates =)

2010-11-20T11:29:00.000-08:00

I've been saving this charm for a good couple of months, deciding if I wanted to make it a necklace or charm... charm won! It's a pretty intricately beaded piece, for those of you who like beadwork =) Fancy Beaded Heart Charm I'm trying hard to learn how to bead a strawberry right now. It's been frustrating -_- Also made another pair of Cherry Quartz Earrings! These are OOAK =) In other news

What you love about the Holidays... GIVEAWAY!

2010-11-17T16:41:00.000-08:00

Hello loves =) The Holidays are right around the corner, and I wanted to host a He Qi 2010 Holiday Giveaway The prize: 1. Double Stranded Fancy Pegasus Necklace-- my pride =), completely one of a kind in the world! See it MODELED. 2. Clinique Lip Palette 3. He Qi Eyeshadow loose pigment of my choice (in a neutral tone) (NOT PICTURED) 4. He Qi Black White Cluster Cascade Earrings 5. Clinique

Jewelry Findings for sale! & 2 new earrings =)

2010-11-16T23:11:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone! Finally updated the FINDINGS page on my website. It's great place to start if you're just beginning to make stuff, and don't want to spend too much money. It's a bunch of beads & charms I used to use on my older designs, and I decided it's time to destash-- that's why they're so insanely cheap. Please keep these things in mind when shopping: Notches on ruler in red, are in cm and mm

Carved Flower Earrings, Gold Holiday earrings + Free studs + Random

2010-11-15T20:43:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! As the holidays draw closer, please plan ahead accordingly-- the last day to order your He Qi for the Holidays is posted on my website. I made 2 more pairs of earrings with these gemstone coin beads. I'm fricken obsessed. Lovin' the white jade! And another Cherry Quartz. I managed to get a whole strand of Cherry Quartz, so expect to see loads of these... And a pair of earrings

Small Twitter Giveaway~! + Some updates =) Car Issues, haha

2010-11-12T14:32:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! Happy Friday! I'm currently sitting in a Starbucks at Pleasant Hill, waiting for my car to be fixed. I felt a really weird wobble a couple months back, got it checked up, the mechs said it was nothing to worry about.... Last week, the wobble got bad, and last night, it was... BAD. I didn't have access to the wifi network at Brian's place (and neither did his laptop, the wifi at the

Feather Earrings in stock: LIMITED + New Gemstone Flower Earrings

2010-11-09T12:32:00.000-08:00

Hi All, The long-awaited earrings are now back in stock, sorry for the wait. See them HERE. Being a... somewhat perfectionist when it comes to crafting, it really bothers me when I can't find feathers that're identical. However, I've learned to appreciate how different each feather is-- that's just nature! So keep this in mind-- if you can't stand that something is slightly asymmetrical, I do

I forgot to post Halloween pix, lol.

2010-11-08T23:59:00.000-08:00

So... after all that hype about the HP theme part, I TOTALLY FORGOT to post some photos, so here are some just for kicks, haha. So we made a bunch of food. ... wish we had more, though, lol. Barely enough for everyone who showed. Golden Snitch sugar cookies =) My roomie was a fat cupcake, lols. The other was a faerie. The one w/ pigtails = Fluffy, the 3 headed dog.... but you can't see

2 Pearl Bracelet additions... plans for the holidays =)

2010-11-07T09:44:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! The coming 2 months is going to be the busiest time of the year for me. With finals & holiday orders, I ask that you please place your gifting order as early as you possibly can. Visit the promos page for that early bird special, which ends in about a week! I have another goodie bag offer going on =) There's also a 5% off $100 coupon code on there-- remember, this includes the

oodles of new goodies! Snowflake necklace =)

2010-11-03T20:28:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! Hope your week is going well so far-- we're more than halfway done with the work week! *high five*. I've been busy busy busy for the last couple of days-- Can you believe it? The quarter will be over in a month!!! That means I need to study study study!! Which also means.. get your order in quick quick quick! In time for the Holidays =) Remember to check out the promos page-- the

Tired, but .... here are the earrings you've been waiting for

2010-10-28T23:02:00.000-07:00

I'm really tired :\ This week had been filled with lots of hw and studying, and on top of that, planning our Harry Potter theme party which will be Sat. night. Hopefully it goes well. I'm making golden snitch macarons... I really hope they turn out good so they'll be worth all the trouble :X Anyway, I posted a sneak peak of some of these earrings on Twitter, and received very positive responses.

New Earrings & Bracelets!

2010-10-27T15:50:00.000-07:00

mannnn I am so bummed. I tried photographing this piece: For 15 minutes!!! And could NOT somehow manage to capture the pink opal color. SO BUMMED. I might try again on a sunnier day or something.... But it's an opaque, light pink. Very feminine. Fail at photography, sorry :( And another emerald clover bracelet. Someone on formspring keeps asking about it, and was unhappy that it wasn't shorter.

Takoyaki Party & Clover Bracelet! Halloweeeeeeeen!

2010-10-25T12:58:00.000-07:00

Went to my first takoyaki party Saturday night! We gathered at Brian's co-worker's place to make tonsssssss of takoyaki. According to wiki.... Takoyaki (たこ焼き or 蛸焼?) (literally fried or grilled octopus) is a popular Japanese dumpling made of batter, diced or whole baby octopus,tempura scraps (tenkasu), pickled ginger, and green onion, topped with okonomiyaki sauce, ponzu, mayonnaise, green laver

Oh yes, I did-- Sailor Moon Earrings & More Cosplay jewelry to come?

2010-10-22T10:02:00.000-07:00

For those of you who've been following for a while, you'll know I grew up watching Sailor Moon, and I still watch it on Veoh sometimes when I'm crafting. It's one of those easy going animes that I somehow never manage to get sick of. I think I know every episode by heart at this point, but can still watch it again and again. I've been trying to perfect the first Sailor Moon transformation

All's Golden in Today's Post & Youtube contest ideas?

2010-10-20T17:50:00.000-07:00

A couple of GOLD pieces for you today =) SHOP HERE. OOAK Bracelet: my first GREEN themed bracelet =)Remember, only one! More OOAK Earrings: Golden Bows & Pear Drops(These Pear Drops are NEW SWAROVSKI fall/winter 2010 Innovations! Probably haven't seen them anywhere else yet :D) Yea yea, pearls and bows are overdone and everywhere and everyone has them down to Betsey Johnson. But they're cute,

4 brand new pcs, including WILD HEART pendant necklace!

2010-10-18T22:45:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone! I've been studying a lot this passed week-- I had a midterm today! I'll be catching up on orders in the next few days-- THANK YOU everyone, for your patience! When your order ships, you should get a shipping confirmation email which includes your tracking/customs number. Anyway, here are a some new pieces I've been working on-- some I've had around since Friday, but haven't had a

He Qi FB Giveaway + NEW items!

2010-10-15T13:55:00.000-07:00

Come join my first Facebook Giveaway HERE! Don't forget to tell your friends! I also made a couple of new earrings and a new necklace today! Another OOAK pair of earring, they're really big, bigger than most of my stuff. Also loaded with quality materials. Some Volcanic Leaves earrings: And sort of a matching set? I don't do matching sets often enough, so here's one. Peaceful Autumn

Giveaway winner announced!

2010-10-13T21:33:00.000-07:00

I have nothing new to show you today (sorry, just had paper & hw due in class, will spend next couple of days working on orders!), but I do have a giveaway winner to announce! Congrats,ipehishere !Please email me your full name & shipping address: heqicrystaldesigns@hotmail.comI'll also give your e-certificate then :D Thank you all for your continued support, and always dropping by. love,- Lisa

Clovers, Wild Hearts + More, Oh My!

2010-10-12T19:06:00.000-07:00

The second these new SWAROVSKI elements came out, I jumped on them! Introducing the Everyday Classic, Wild Hearts.These are an upgrade from the regular Everyday Classic heart-- a big upgrade! The wild hearts are 3-4 times the price of regular 10mm hearts. These wild hearts are slightly larger, and have tons more facets than the original hearts. Now, if only they'll come out with more colors...

Sailor Pluto Earrings, Doggie Update!

2010-10-10T18:08:00.000-07:00

I made some Sailor Pluto earrings on Friday, but couldn't get them up till today due to a busy weekend. Here they are! Pretty close to the Anime, I think. Made with polymer clay =), and also glazed for shine. See them HERE, along with the other Sailor Moon collection. Also, I will have Sailor Moon's FIRST pair of earrings up, soon! I'm still waiting on some materials. And thanks to everyone

FOUND DOG: A random dog walked into our apartment!

2010-10-09T18:18:00.000-07:00

Yes, she literally just walked in. My roomie's brother knocked on our door to pick up my roomate-- and next to him was an adorable dog. The dog just walks in. We thought it was HIS dog, but he said it was just outside out house, and just walked in while our door was open. No collar, SKINNY as heck! Her claws are long and unkept. The guess is that she's been out a while. We're calling her

Afloat Necklace, Kimchi Fried Rice! + GOODIE BAG w/purchase

2010-10-07T14:05:00.000-07:00

I made a new necklace today! It's a little different from things we're all used to seeing. Say hi to Alfloat! I don't do green a lot, and I thought this would be a good time to use it =) What do you think? I made this with a double-drilled SWAROVSKI bead I've never used before, and I'm loving it! Expect to see more colors & variations of this. Also, I finished my homework a little earlier than

Non-SS Earrings, Bracelet

2010-10-05T19:56:00.000-07:00

For those of you who can wear non-sterling silver earrings, here's a post for you! These earring hooks are SO cute, and it's a shame they didn't come in sterling silver. These are base metal findings, NOT for sensitive ears! This is why they're significantly cheaper =) See them HERE. Big Ruby Baroque Earrings: Big 5-Point Star Earrings: Simple Flower Earrings: And a

Praise for Seche Vite, 2 OOAK Earrings

2010-10-04T13:29:00.000-07:00

I've been browsing a lot of nail blogs lately and catch myself wondering how long it takes for these gals to create beautiful manicures, and how they manage to make it look so darn perfect, without a single smudge or scratch! When I do my nails, I can never sit long enough for my nails to completely dry before the urge to do things overwhelms me, I end up typing, writing, or making jewelry, and

Ring Giveaway Winner, New earrings.

2010-10-02T18:04:00.000-07:00

I randomly chose a winner for the BOW RING giveaway. Congrats to xoladiihoneyxo (HI LINDA!, hope your puppy/you are doing well) I hope you can wear this, since it's not gold filled. I remember us talking a while back and I believe you mentioned you can't wear anything that's just plated? :\ Please email me your full name & shipping address! My lovely new friend on blog, Alyssa, and I did a

Quilled Cards, BOWFLEX (hehe) New Jewelry! Feather Earrings in stock.

2010-10-01T19:56:00.000-07:00

I had planned to get up relatively early and study today. When I got up at 8, I did nothing for 15 minutes. Internet was down till 9... and then instead of studying, I spend all day making quilled MESSAGE CARDS for the website.... and making bracelets. According to Wikipedia, Quilling or paper filigree is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued

Crystal Ball Necklace, New Earrings & Bow Ring Giveaway! + Sneak Peak

2010-09-30T18:43:00.000-07:00

Hi all! I know most of you have seen the Crystal Ball Earrings.... so here's a necklace that matches! He Qi's Crystal Ball Necklace: I'm very happy with the way this turned out. You can customize the color to your liking! See it HERE. Also, two new pairs of earrings! I've personally have these posts sitting here for months and months before I figured out how I want to use then, but I

Bow Ring, Floral Radiance! + Holiday Plans =)

2010-09-29T20:58:00.000-07:00

Here's a quick post to let you all know what's up =) I'm slowly bringing back my Floral Radiance series (a top seller at He Qi), my origami butterfly earrings, and more RINGS for you all! Classes have started, so I don't have an much time to make the poly-clay flowers-- but I know these are adored by a lot of people, so no matter time consuming it is to make these, I want to bring em back.

My Skincare Regime + Periwrinkle Cluster Bracelet

2010-09-27T17:44:00.000-07:00

I've received a couple of emails asking for my skin care regime recently. I had modeled a couple of my earrings, and these gals noticed my skin. I'm VERY very flattered. I'm no beauty blogger, but I will share what I do know about skincare from what I've learned in my classes, online, and just through trial & error. My skin type: Dry, sometimes flaky, low oil production First and foremost--

Giveaway & some new items :D

2010-09-22T18:08:00.000-07:00

I'm sure you all know by now, but WWW.SHOPHEQI.COM is live! I'm offering a 5% off coupon till Oct. 1-- code is: OPEN5OFF and you can use it as many times as you want =) I also wanted to host a giveaway in honor of finally opening www.shopheqi.com The prize is: - 2 My Beauty Diary Masks (red wine, mixed berry) - 1 box of falsies w/ glue - 1 Pair of Star Cluster Cascades =) + (NOT PICTURED): $30

Julu Love, 2 new items + Coupon!

2010-09-17T19:06:00.000-07:00

Stephanie & I recently did a swap, and she included these lovelies: THE ICE/JELLY CUBE TRAYS ARE SO CUTE. <3And the R&R blush is SO nice. So nice, I don't even want to touch it yet :(.... I've already used some of the items before taking this photo, unfortunately. (awesome grapefruit mask from SaSa) She included these beautiful earrings:(The wings are so cute!) The gold ones are some of my FAV

www.shopheqi.com is LIVE!!!! + Coupon + 1 new earring

2010-09-16T15:51:00.000-07:00

laksjdflkasjdf;kja;sdkcvnasdk! I seriously did nothing but sit at my computer for hours, hours, hours since Tuesday night transferring each product from E-Crater to my new, official website: I've put my ecrater site on hold. NO MORE ORDERS will be accepted through heheproductions.ecrater.com! www.shopheqi.com Help spread the word about the new page! If you're linking from your page, use this