An ode to the origami butterfly

It's time for me to bring back some old favorites!

A customer has requested for the longest time the origami earrings to come back-- so much so, she was sweet enough to send origami papers to my home to inspire me!

Stacey, you are awesome. Without your encouragement I would have never been able to make this batch of origami butterflies.

The process does take a while--
- Papers are cut to size, butterflies folded and glued on day 1. Left to cure overnight.
- Metal wire is placed in the middle of the butterfly, glued, cured overnight.
- Butterflies are coated again, cured overnight.
- Lastly, SWAROVSKI Crystals are added to embellish the butterflies. The earrings are finished with 14K gold filled or sterling silver hook.
Easily, this process spans at least three days-- it's been tough trying to find enough time to work on the steps in batches.

So here are the latest creations -- origami butterfly earrings. These are only a few of what is available.
Only one of each pair is available; so each design is one of a kind!

View the entire origami butterfly collection HERE. 

Lisa

www.shopheqi.com

FACEBOOK

lisaHQCD@gmail.com

Julep Cupid Box Review & A Julep Giveaway!

My latest Nail Polish obsession is.... very much rampant and it's more than likely you will see way too many nail polish posts in the future days to come..

Julep announced its Valentine's Cupid Box (mystery box) promo--
For $19.99 (free shipping if you're a Julep Maven -- join HERE) you are supposed to get $70-$200 worth of nail goodies.

Also, if you end up becoming a Maven, you will get your first box FREE with code FREEBOX. Apply the code during checkout!

My first box (darnit, I'm tempted to order another one... grr... argh... must.. resist...) came relatively quickly-- I've gotten 4 packages from Julep in the last 2 months and they have ALL arrived promptly-- brownie points!

Everything comes in a sturdy package-- red crinkle cut papers lined the box, and the nail polishes were resting in them snugly.  Kratos needed to investigate the second the box was opened...

The entire box came with the following goodies:

 The item in the black box is actually a lip gloss! It's cute, but I may save it for a future giveaway or something ;) It's a cute sparkly pink and I may not be the most suited for the pale pink...

There were 5 nail polishes-- at $14 a pop that's $70 retail + the lip balm, not sure how much that's worth. Worth the $20? Most definitely.

Because I have some similar colors already in my existing collection.. I thought it'd be nice to give those "dupes" away to one of you guys!

This little giveaway includes 2 nail polishes (in Rose & Evangeline.. special edition) and 1 essential cuticle oil. The oil is AWESOME, but I have been using my Vanilla Lavender Salve on my cuticles and it'll  last me a very long time so thought I can pass this one along.


a Rafflecopter giveaway
CLOSED/ Winner has been notified via email.

  

Also, come check out our new creations on www.shopheqi.com !

Square Mint Glass Earrings

Square Onyx Glass Earrings

Fancy Victorian Bride Earrings

Enjoy! Please share this giveaway!  If you're shopping He Qi for Valentine's-- tomorrow is the last day for US residents to purchase for goodies to arrive in time for Valentine's Day!

Lisa

www.shopheqi.com

FACEBOOK

lisaHQCD@gmail.com

Pretty Big Update + Plans for the Holidays? PICTURE HEAVY!

December 5, 2009
I'm still offering free shipping/bulk discounts for Christmas! It's NOT too late to place an order =). (If you live in the US, that is. If you're international, I suggest you upgrade to PRIORITY/EXPRESS, ask me about it!)

Here are some new things I've been working on:

A pretty awesome bracelet-- a half bangle?
The tubes are sterling silver, and pretty light. Looks super awesome with pretty much anything.


More earrings..




These golden pearl drops are BEAUTIFUL.

Another understated piece, I think.

Cute Necklaces!




These are super cute, made with the larger 14mm hearts-- The pictures do these designs no justice!




And a simple star pendant necklace:


Check out details of the new items HERE.
Email me if you have any questions/comments! heqicrystaldesigns@hotmail.com

I'm also selling MY BEAUTY DIARY oil blotters in my shop =)



IN OTHER NEWS...

I got all my snowboarding stuff! Here's a shot of the BF putting my bindings on my board for me =)

I've spent over $500 on snowboarding gear over the passed 2 weeks :X. I still need a helmet-- can't wait for UTAH from Dec. 13-20!!! What're you guys doing over break?

And Achilles going "wth are you guys doing? meow"


Talk to you all later!
Hopefully, I'll get to post my Winter Giveaway soon :X