Graduation gift 2

Although I had a week off in Basildon with my family, I wasn't very free.

I've made some jewelries during the week.

Plus, I've received some books including the beads magazines I ordered online.

So, I was busy reading them.

Then, I went to London Fashion Weekend on Thursday with my brother.

My brother wanted to try on taking some fashion photos for catwalk.

It's a small show, plus I don't have much fashion sense, so not much to talk about.

There were some stalls selling jewelry, so I did get some ideas.

I know there's a bead fair today in Harrow, but I didn't go.

I've been to the show before, but I think it's always cheaper to get the beads & stones online.

Instead I went to Docklands having lunch with my family in a China restaurant by the river.

I'll work on the last graduation gift (3 in total) tomorrow.

I also receive a special order from my mother, 2 necklaces for her friends.

So, I've to work on the Christmas specials later.

End of the Placement

Photo taken by Sei-Him Cheong

My 12-week placement had finally finished today.

So, I made the necklace to Verity & a pair of keychains to Chris.

They are very nice & take care of me during the placement.

It's such a great experience for me to work in Arrow.

But, it's also great that I can finally have 2-week off before my uni starts.

During these times, I would try finish working on the graduation gifts.

I then maybe start designing for the Christmas specials which is my next crafts-making project.

Lavender Cookies~ (recipe)

It's my last week in Arrow.

I think maybe I should bake a cake or something to thank them.

So I baked some lavender cookies & a honey cake for my colleagues.

I'm pleased that they like it.

I promised to give the recipe to Verity, so I think I should also post it here.

I've baked lavender cookies many times.

It's one of my favourite cookies.

Recipe:

80g icing sugar

100g unsalted butter

200g plain flour

50g corn flour

1 tsp baking powder

2 tbsp dried lavender

Infuse lavender in hot water, then drain away the water.

Butter (softened) + sugar, beat until smooth.

Sift plain flour & corn flour in & mix well.

Add the lavender & mix well.

Wrap with plastic film & refrigerate for 30 min.

Roll into small sized balls, place 5 cm apart, flatten slightly.

Bake at 180'C in preheated oven for 15-20 min.