JanzCrystalz Handcrafts

Ring Hoop Danglings

2011-12-14T16:15:00.000-08:00

These are a very simple dangling earrings using ring or hoop to hold the dangling crystals. Very dainty and just perfect for little girls and for mommies too..

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Florie Earrings

2011-12-06T00:53:00.000-08:00

During Christmas red is the predominant color, thus I made three combination of swarovski flower bead dangling earrings, using red (light siam) as the base color and paired it with white, crystal peridot or citrine. And this pieces are called the Florie Earrings.

This are part of my December project.

Sofie Earrings

2011-11-28T00:18:00.000-08:00

As promised, I'm sharing to you one of the latest design that I've made. Just a simple earring perfect gift this Christmas.

Sofie that's what I call her.

Earring Hooks and Hoops

2011-11-23T20:13:00.000-08:00

Our little man's 1st birthday party was over therefore I have spare time to do my side line. As promised I already have started to make handmade jewelries that will be sent to my SIL.

Last night, I vowed to make 20 pairs of earring hooks before going to bed. But instead of 20 pairs, I was able to make only 12 pairs of hooks and 6 pairs of earring hoops. Yay! I was so sleepy to continue. Anyway, at least I have an accomplishment and these hooks and hoops are the components I needed to make dangling earrings.

Now that I already have these, my next step is to choose which swarovski crystals to use and what design to make. As much as possible my aim is to produced jewelries that are inexpensive but still elegantly looking, so that our costumers will be able to afford it for their love ones.

Let's wait and see in the coming days, will I able to produce it? I hope so..

By the way I purposely used tissue paper as background so that this post can join the Wednesday Whites meme. winks*

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2011-11-21T04:47:00.000-08:00

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The Fantasy Treasure Bra

2011-11-17T17:50:00.000-08:00

I came across and got awed with the million dollars lingerie and dubbed as The Fantasy Treasure Bra, created by London Jewelers for Victoria's Secret. The bra was studded with 3400 precious gemstones that has a value more or less $2.5 million,.Woah! that's too precious indeed.

Supermodel Miranda Kerr was chosen to wear this very expensive lingerie and she look so stunning in it.

I'm looking for the said show to be aired on November 19, 2011 on CBS, hope it will be shown in our local cable provider.

photo borrowed from the internet

Need to do more Handmades

2011-11-17T17:20:00.000-08:00

Christmas is really around the corner. What should I do to take advantage of the season's gift giving tradition? Right! I need to earn extra to be able to buy gifts for my love ones. Therefore, I need to make more handcrafted jewelries, small, simple and affordable ones and just perfect for ladies and children.

And since I'm a working mother too, I should be doing those in the evening after my little one had hit the bed.

So ladies and gentlemen out there watch out for new designs coming soon...

JanzCrystalz Handcrafts Joins BC Blogger

2011-10-13T22:03:00.001-07:00

This my fourth blog to join BC Blogger. Wonder what BC Blogger is? It is an link exchange system created by Mommy Diary.

Join me and the others on this one fun exchange link with fellow bloggers.

Hanging the Columns

2011-09-27T23:00:00.000-07:00

This is one of the many pieces that I have made before. A pair of dangling earrings using swarovski simple yet beautiful column-like pendant attached to a 14k gold filled earring stud. I added 6mm rondelle swarovski beads as an additional accent to this piece of jewelry.

Simple Hearts

2011-09-09T17:16:00.000-07:00

Simple jewelries are fun and chic just like these Simple Hearts swarovski bracelet that I recently made using colorful heart crystal beads, of course joined together using 14k gold filled wire.

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And the Winner is...

2011-09-01T22:57:00.000-07:00

Pasko sa Agosto Giveaway Caravan has finally ended. I know everyone's excited to hear who the winners are. I am excited too and hoping to win one of the giveaways that I have entered.

Since I have hosted a giveaway too, I’m now going to draw the winner using random org. There we’re 39 ladies who have joined the Pasko sa Agosto JanzCrystalz Ruby Swarovski Bracelet Giveaway, and out of the 39 ladies I was able to gather a total of 197 entries. You can check your accumulated entries here.

Excited? Let’s do it!

These are the qualified entries

Via Random Org Number Generator, the lucky winner is entry # 145

Congratulations to Ms. Fe Mangaliag for winning the Swarovski inspired bracelet plus a matching earrings made with patience and love by yours truly January of JanzCrystalz Handcrafts.

Please email me your complete shipping address in the Philippines and these beautiful handmade jewelries will be delivered right infront of your doorstep.

Thank You Ladies for participating my first ever Giveaway. Until next time.

Pasko sa Agosto - Swarovski Ruby Bracelet Giveaway Update

2011-08-23T19:18:00.000-07:00

Pasko sa Agosto Giveaway Caravan will be ending soon. Approximately 7 days more and all of the participants will be announcing their lucky winners. Including the winner of JanzCrystalz Handcrafts Swarovski Ruby Bracelet Giveaway.

As an update, here are the entries accumulated as August 23, 2011

1	Eliza Cruz (5 entries)
2	Fe Mangaliag (6 entries)
3	Gene Corbito (5 entries)
4	Rachel Anne Del Rosario (5 entries)
5	Irma Lagon (6 entries)
6	Elinor Semira (6 entries)
7	Charmaigne Grace Gepana (6 entries)
8	Aine Garcia (6 entries)
9	Michelle Ame (6 entries)
10	Mitch Carvalho (5 entries)
11	Janine Monasterial (6 entries)
12	Divine Reyes (6 entries)
13	Seth Omana (6 entries)
14	Ane Fallarme (6 entries)
15	Mei Santiago (6 entries)
16	Rechie Ruth Lopez (6 entries)
17	Maricel Tan (5 entries)
18	Agnes DC (6 entries)
19	Crystal Cruz (6 entries)
20	Regina Baleno (6 entries)
21	Cielo Brown Pinay (6 entries)
22	Dhadha Garcia (6 entries)
23	Karen Chayne Sanchez (6 entries)
24	Elisa Q Valenzuela (6 entries)
25	Vix Parungao (6 entries)
26	Verna Liza Luga (5 entries)
27	Liezle Demaisip (6 entries)

28 Glaiza Rica Quero Bonglay (2 entries)

29 Cristina Sunga (3 entries)

30 Louieneth Sy (6 entries)

31 Kristine Buenaventura (2 entries)

32 Rovelyn Aguilar (2 entries)

33. Stef Cruz Lingat (6 entries)

34. Camille Quiambao (1 entry)

35. ria rosaura romero (3 entries)

36. frances reyes (3 entries)

37. Yuu Ki (6 entries)

38. Rossel Dacio (4 entries)

39. Jesselyn Lising (3 entries)

Goodluck to Everyone!

And for those who have not submitted their entries yet, you still have 7 more days to do so. So hurry! Who knows you might be the lucky one..:) Click here for the requirements.

By the way as promised I’ll be giving a simple earring to go along with the bracelet.

Here it is…

a 2-layer ruby and crystal Swarovski dangling earrings

Pasko sa Agosto - Swarovski Ruby Bracelet Giveaway

2011-08-12T01:39:00.000-07:00

This is my first time to host a giveaway and I’m joining in support for the Pasko sa Agosto Giveaway Caravan. Pasensya na po at hirap ako mag tagalong dahil isa rin ako BISDAK.. Pero susubukan ko sa abot ng aking makakaya.

Kaya heto ang aking maibibigay sa inyo aking mga kaibigan, isang Swarovski Ruby Crystal Bracelet na aking pinagmamalaki na likha ng aking natatanging mga kamay. Hehe

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Simple lang po ang pagsali. Just do the following (mandatory requirements):

1. Follow my blog JanzCrystalz Handcrafts thru GFC (nasa sidebar po)

2. Liked my Facebook Page JanzCrystalz Handcrafts

3. Follow me on twitter Janz.Crystalz

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At heto pa, ang bracelet na iyan ay may kasamang hikaw na ti-terno sa kanya. Kaso wala pa ako picture dahil gagawin ko pa lang ang hikaw na yan. Hayaan nyo at e-update ko ang post na ito bago matapos ang durasyon ng giveaway.

Kaya kayo mga kaigigan ay taos puso kong ini-imbitahan na sumali sa kauna-unahang giveaway ko at ito at ito ay para sa Pasko sa Agosto.

Wala po kayong dapat bilhin para makasali, ito po ay kusa ko ibinibigay sa mapalad na blogger na may Philippine address. This giveaway will supposedly start on August 10, 2011 (pero na late ako) and will end on August 31, 2011.

See yah!

Artemis Dangling Earrings

2011-08-10T21:15:00.000-07:00

Here's another dangling earrings made of Swarovski Crystals. This cone-like crystal shape is called Artemis, a bead that has a precised uneven facets perfect for making simple to elegant designs. Just like this simple earrings that I have made.

Simple yet elegant perfect for everyday fashion.

Product Code: Bracelet: Artemis Earrings

Colors: Copper and Golden Shadow

Components: 14/20 Gold wire

Swarovski Bracelets for Little Princess

2011-07-28T19:02:00.000-07:00

This year I vowed to try my best to expand JanzCrystal Handcrafts. Aside from creating handmade jewelries for ladies I'll be making pieces for little ladies too, of course using only Austrian Swarovski Crystals. Thus, I'm sharing to you a very simple yet elegant creation that will fit your little princesses cute wrist.

a rose and crystal ab combination

an aquamarine and crystal ab combination

multicolor crystal beads combination

These bracelets we're designed using 6mm round swarovski crystal beads joined by .64mm thick 14k gold filled wire, and 14k gold-filled spring ring locke. Pieces were made with quality hand craftsmanship.

Feel free to visit our FB Page and Online Shop for details.

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Cute Pastel Flower Bracelet

2011-07-08T07:48:00.000-07:00

This piece of handcrafted jewelry consist of cute light colored flower-shaped swarovski crystals. The pastel color combination is very cute, yet simple and dainty perfect for teens and little girls.

Product Code: Bracelet: JCB-42 Light Rose-Citrine-Amethyst Combi

Colors: Light Rose, Citrine and Amethyst Flower Beads

Components: 14/20 Gold Ball Spacer

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2011-07-04T21:45:00.000-07:00

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Red Hot Ruby Dangling Bracelet

2011-07-04T07:06:00.000-07:00

Combination of red and white swarovski crystals to create a simple yet elegant dangling bracelet.

Product Code: Bracelet: JCB-55 Ruby.White

Colors: White Crystal AB and Ruby Bicone and Round Beads

Components: 14/20 Gold Ball Spacer

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Gold White Crystal Bangle

2011-07-04T06:11:00.000-07:00

This is the first ever design that I have learned to do. I've seen something like this at one of the stall in the office "tiangge" at the Head Office. I wanted to make the same so I practiced and had damaged quite a lot of materials but in the end I was able to make one and a more pretty than the one I saw.

This is a bangle bracelet using white crystal bicone swarovski crystals, wrapped in 14/20 gold filled ball spacer and 14/20 gold wire.

Product Code: Bracelet: JCB-01 Crystal White

Colors: White Crystal AB Bicone Beads

Components: 14/20 Gold Wire, 14/20 Gold Ball Spacer

Stud Earring for Ms. Elena

2011-06-27T00:59:00.000-07:00

Swarovski Crystal Stud Earrings, elegantly and patiently handmade, pre-ordered and sold to Ms. Elena of Cotabato City.

Product Code: Bracelet: JCB-15 Crystal 2x

Colors: White Crystal 2x Bicone Beads

Components: 14/20 Gold Wire

She's a returning customer that I have met almost 2 years ago. Thanks Sis for coming back and patronizing my craft.

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Triple Twist Copper

2011-06-16T05:40:00.000-07:00

Here's another design that I made using 22 mm swarovski crystal copper twist bead as highlight along with two smaller (14mm) twist beads. Accented with swarovski crystal rondelles beads and 14/20 gold filled components.

Product Code: Bracelet: JCB-29 Copper

Colors: Copper (Twist) and White Crystal (Rondelles)

Components: 14/20 Gold Wire

White Ponpom Bracelet and Earrings

2011-06-13T18:56:00.000-07:00

Here's another version of a ponpom like bracelet this time using swarovski white crystal ab bicone beads. I made an earrings too to make it a set.

Product Code: Bracelet: JCB-48 White Crystals
Earrings: JCE-35 White Crystals
Crystal Colors: White Crystal AB
Components: 14/20 Gold Wire

Weekend Blog Follower Caravan # 14

2011-06-12T23:28:00.000-07:00

Hi! Welcome to JanzCrystalz Handcrafts!

I'm January the artisan wannabe behind this handmade blog that specializes swarovski inspired jewelries.

Wonder how I started creating handmade jewelries?

Well, it started way back in 2006 when I was still working in Metro Manila. I was exploring Quiapo one time and saw a man making jewelries by twisting and cutting wires. Curiosity had hit me, I watched him earnestly and was fascinated how he was able to create something beautiful in just few minutes. I told myself I can do that too, on the spot I bought pliers, wires and few stones to practice. From then on I started making simple jewelries.

Since I'm a corporate slave, a working mom and had no one helping me to do these stuffs thus, I only do ordered pieces coming from my sister-in-law who is a high school teacher and from friends who have known my craft.

The pieces featured or posted here in my blog we're all pre-ordered and sold out items. Maybe when I can find time to do more designs hopefully I will be able to sell it online. And I do hope people will have a peek and purchase even a single piece. lol.

Thank you for visiting and following my handmade blog. Hope you can visit my other blogs too namely; Life's Concealed Details, Deliciously Spicy Moments and 36 Weeks After.

Have A Nice Day!

By the way I created a Facebook Page for JanzCrystalz Handcrafts hope you can follow and like my page too. Thanks so much!

Wedding Accessories

2011-06-08T06:32:00.000-07:00

I wanted to make something different and personalized for my big day, thus instead of using the usual cord, I've made a beaded chained like cord using our motif yellow and brown pvc beads accented with glass crystal white beads.

Aside from the cord, the jewelries and headdress that I have used on my wedding day were also made by yours truly.

The 4-strand chained bracelet, stud-dangling earrings, 2-strand necklace and vine-like headdress, all were made using swarovski crystals and sterling silver.

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Black Ponpom Bracelet

2011-06-06T01:35:00.001-07:00

Jet black 4mm swarovski bicone beads weaved together to create a bigger ball-like bead, alongside with 6mm swarovski bicone beads.

Product Code: JCB-48 All Black
Crystal Colors: Jet Black
Components: 14/20 Gold Wire

Price: P 670.00

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Citrine Dangling Bracelet

2011-06-05T23:08:00.000-07:00

Simple dangling bracelet, using Citrine and Crystal White AB Round Beads and Citrine and Crystal White AB Bicone Beads Swarovski Crystals.

Product Code: JCB-18 Cit/White
Crystal Colors: Citrine, Crystal White AB
Components: 14/20 Gold Wire

Copper Twist Bracelet

2011-06-02T05:33:00.000-07:00

This bracelet is a combination of four 22mm swarovski twist beads and two 8mm swarovski rondelles using a single 28mm twist bead as highlight. Joined together using 14/20 gold filled wire plus two 6mm 14/20 fold filled ball spacer as accent.

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Accessory Stand

2011-05-31T07:11:00.000-07:00

I got this sexy orange accessory stand as a gift on my birthday last January.

I've been wanting to purchase this jewelry stand. Thanks to my close friend Charry I don't have to buy one now. winks*

Calendar to Mini Folded Box

2011-05-29T23:08:00.000-07:00

One of my frequently used office supplies are paper clips, and this bunch of small colorful clips usually messes up on my desk, I need to organize it badly.

To solve these I did some de-cluttering by organizing the clips inside a mini box. I did some few folds viola I have a colorful mini box made from an old desktop calendar.

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Fuschia Bangles

2011-05-20T00:29:00.000-07:00

A friend asked me to make a bracelet and earring set for his mom that will be used on a special occasion, his brother's wedding.

And this is what I have done for her. An all white swarovski crystal bangle with 4 pieces of fuchsia crystals distributed evenly as an accent to match the wedding's motif.

and a matching stud earring to complete the exquisite look.

These are two of my projects this week. More will be posted later.

Fuchsia is under the family of pink.. therefore this post can also be shared on

Simple Multi-color Chain

2011-05-16T08:55:00.000-07:00

A simple multicolor swarovski round beads, chained together using 14k gold filled wire.

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Cosmic Ring and Twist

2011-05-16T08:34:00.000-07:00

I'm back again, this time with a brand new domain. Yipppee! And since it's the first day of the week it's time for another Chic in Black Monday.

My share today is another handmade jewelry from my collection. A swarovski cosmic ring and twist bracelet, elegantly in black and white using 14k gold filled components.

This is also my first share Mellow Yellow Monday.

Have a Nice Day!

My First Domain

2011-05-16T08:29:00.000-07:00

Weeh! Finally had my first trial domain bought at $1.99. Hope this will become my long-term domain. Had to renew it after a year. Wish me luck..

TCP # 2 The Lion King

2011-04-26T05:05:00.000-07:00

"Hakuna Matata" Who can forget this phrase from the most loved animated movies in the 90s, the Lion King.

The Lion King is one Disney Movie that I love most. I've seen it in Cinema in 1994 and had watched it on DVD many times.

A movie about redeeming what is rightfully yours, just like what Simba did. He came back to reclaim his Kingdom from his evil uncle Scar.

This is my Tuesday Couch Potato with theme Redemption.

Triple Hoop Earring

2011-04-26T04:52:00.000-07:00

This is the most saleable earring that I have made so far.

My SIL co-teachers love this.

In fact I have received 8 orders of this kind in different colors scheduled for delivery on June 2011.

In case you want the same just let me know, the product Code is JCE-03

This is my CIB on Monday

Win Watch at April Swatch Giveaway

2011-04-20T08:15:00.000-07:00

For the love of watches I'm joining Domestic {cherry} april swatch giveaway. Everytime I look at the pictures, I'm falling more and more in love with it. I do hope I'll win this time. wink*

Thanks to the ever generous Cherry for giving us a chance to own this very stylish item, she's also the owner of 1716South, Secondhand Philosophy & Really Interesting Projects.

Tuesday Couch Potato # 1

2011-04-19T19:58:00.000-07:00

This is my first time to join Tuesday Couch Potato and decided to have it here in my craft blog. Why because this blog is not only about handmade crafts, arts, jewelries, fashion but also about anything that I do on my free time i.e.enjoying movies, tv series, etc. etc.

For this week's theme is about Age-Swapping Movies.

The only movie I've seen that fits the theme is 17 Again starred by Zac Efron.

It's the story of Mike O'Donell a high school basketball superstar who abandoned his dream and married his girlfrried Scralett after learning she was pregnant. Twenty years later he finds his life at complete loss, his wife separates with him because of his regrets in abandoning his college scholarship. He wished to re-live his youth, thus this came true courtesy of mysterious janitor who transformed him into 17 Again.

Black Star & Crystal Bicone Set

2011-04-18T08:43:00.000-07:00

Whoa! I took me a long time to update this blog. I have been busy lately with my life's added role that is being a Mom.

My sister-in-law keeps on bugging me with her orders. She's the one selling my products to her co-teachers.

Waah..I have more than one month to complete her ordered jewelries before the school starts. Hope I can do it on time...crossfingers..

In the meantime, I'm sharing to you one of my designs. A black star and crystal bicone bracelet and earring set.

My first entry for Chic in Black Monday.

Have a Nice Day!

Be Hip with Pura Vida Bracelets

2011-04-15T23:58:00.000-07:00

Summer is around the corner, and what we love about summer is of course the beach, swimming pools or just doing anything fun under sun. Getting tan or having sunburn is not the issue as long as we’re enjoying the vacation.

Also, summer is not complete without those stylish and sexy looking outfits that we have saved just for this season. And for finishing touch, don’t forget the accessories like these colorful bracelets from Pura Vida Bracelets.

These handmade Costa Rica Bracelets are waterproof just perfect for any activities in the beach or swimming pools. You can choose from wide variety of colors to suit your taste and style.

You can even give your closest friend a token for a great friendship with this best friend bracelets.

So what are you waiting for visit http://www.puravidabracelets.com/ and grabbed those pretty colorful bracelets and be “in” these summer holidays.

New Batch of Handmade Jewelries

2010-09-15T00:33:00.000-07:00

Hi! It's been a long while, I wasn't able to post anything that I hand made the previous months. You've probably wondered what happened to my crafts? Well actually I'm still doing the same stuffs from time time but all my products we're sent to my sister-in-law in ZC, she does the marketing for me in here school.

Today after so many months I decided to send some of the jewelries that I have sent to my SIL, luckily I was able to take some snaps before sending it to her.

I did some earrings and bracelets for her. Next batch will be delivered soon, for the meantime I have to buy some materials first.

Swarovski Crystals: How are they made?

2010-09-06T23:58:00.000-07:00

Do you wonder how this very famous jewelry crystal ever made? Well, Swarovski Crystals do not actually occur naturally unlike other gem stones, instead they are man made. As a requirement in making crystals, they consist of 32 percent lead that allows the materials to withstand cutting and engraving. It was Daniel Swarovski who made the fomula for crystals in 1890.

Originally, crystals were composed of an alkali, silica and lime. Lead was then added to create a better quality crystal. The 32% lead content requirement is needed in order to maximize refraction.

Lastly, to achieve the look of the crystals, they are cut using the same precision-cutting process in which diamonds are cut.

And remember that, Authentic Swarovski Crystals are made only in Austria.

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2010-08-26T19:55:00.000-07:00

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Brighten Gold and Gems

2010-03-28T01:27:00.000-07:00

Here's another read from Good Housekeeping Magazine this time it's how to brighten your gold jewelries and gems and stones attached to it.

Gold chains, pendants, gems can lose its glistening appearance through everyday wear. To bring up their bright image give your gold jewelries a bubble bath by pouring a few drops of mild dish soap into a small bowl of sodium-free seltzer water. Put the jewelry into a small strainer, and place it in the bowl to soak for about five minutes. Brush crevices using soft toothbrush. Return jewelry to strainer and rinse it under running water then dry with a cloth.

For costume jewelry, especially if stones are glued rather than set, dab a cloth into the bubbly solution and gently wipe smudges, then rinse with cloth dampened in plain water. Pat dry and lay the pieces upside down so that moisture won't soak into the setting,

That's it. Hope this short tip will help you too.

Make Your Silver Jewelries Sparkle

2010-03-17T00:52:00.001-07:00

I have neglected this blog for some time now because I was so busy with my day job and wasn't able to do any handcrafted jewelries for almost 3-months already. I just hope I will be able to do new pieces to showcase to my sister-in-law's co-teachers at the opening of school year on June 2010. In the meantime, I wan't to share something about caring and cleaning your jewelries that I have read in an article written at the Good Housekeeping Magazine.

You can retain the shining moments of your favorite silver jewelries with no spacial products needed.

Tarnish is the enemy of silver jewelries. How about trying this methods:

1. For items that are merely dull, filmy or staring to discolor, mix a few drops of mild soap with warm water and dip in a soft cloth. Rub cloth wet with solution to jewelry, then rinse in cool water and dry using clean dry cloth.

2. For heavier tarnished silver jewelry, mix a paste of three parts baking soda to one part water. Wet the silver and apply the cleaner with a soft, lint-free cloth (don't use tissue paper, this may scratch your jewelry). Work the paste into the crevices, turning the cloth as it gets gray. Rinse then dry.

Note: Don't soak the silver, this will speed up the tarnish rather than removing it.

Simple cleaning tip you can try.

Leave some message if you got good results. Have a Nice Day.

Valentines Balloons

2010-02-05T18:59:00.000-08:00

I have been neglecting this page for quite sometime now maybe because I was busy with my day job and wasn't able to create handcrafts which is the main purpose of this page. Anyway while waiting for something that I have created I'll be posting a photo instead that I have took in one of the shopping mall here in Iligan City. Since its almost Valentines Day colors, hearts, balloons are everywhere and here's an example.

Good subject for Color Carnival right?

Visit Color Carnival for more colorful photos.

Sapphire Crystal Rosary

2010-01-10T21:46:00.000-08:00

This is my blog about my handcrafts and creations and I'm enrolling this one to one of the coolest meme that I recently found the "Blue Monday".

Sorry if I wasn't able to post the BM badge yet, I got uploading errors on photobucket here at the office, I'll do it tonight at home.

My first entry for BM is one the Holy Rosaries that my friend who's in Qatar right now asked me to create, made of blue (sapphire) swarovski crystals and sterling silver. I sent this item to her together with 12 more items she requested, all are my creations too (yippee!).

My first entry for Blue Monday and more to go on the next Mondays to come.

More photos of blue HERE.

CC#4 - Kasadya Festival

2010-01-08T16:17:00.000-08:00

One of the contingent of the Kasadya Festival 2009 Street Dancing Competition held in Iligan City, Philippines.

Group of students from different schools in Iligan and neighboring municipalities came to participate in the yearly competition to celebrate the feast of St. Micheal the Archangel.

The feast grace the city of Iligan every 29th of September each year.

Join us @ Color Carnival.

Lovely Spice Jars

2010-01-03T21:37:00.001-08:00

Color Carnival is back Yipppeee!

For 2010 here's my first share for the very colorful meme in the world, "Lovely Spice Jars" in the Kitchen.

More colorful photos here.

Meet Bambam

2010-01-03T20:58:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!

Meet the newest member of our family Bambam.

Mocha was our pet back in Zamboanga but unfortunately we weren’t able to bring her with us when we moved to Iligan City last year, we left her in my brother’s care.

On December 24, 2009, Manong Arman my elder brother came to Iligan City with his family for Christmas vacation. He then brought Bambam instead of her mother Mocha as a Christmas present. She is the daughter of Bamboo my brother’s Terrier and Mocha my Japanese Spitz.

Peridot Heart Bracelet

2009-12-15T21:05:00.000-08:00

I recently made a simple bracelet using Swarovski Crystals peridot heart and bicone beads.

Buzz me if you want the same item!

Wordless Wednesday!

Coffee and Doughnuts

2009-12-03T21:26:00.000-08:00

Food Friday! I recently found this meme and its all about food, so I decided to join.

As my first share, here's a delicious snacks that I had on my last travel to Quezon City. I had a coffee and a piece of doughnut at Krispy Kreme Trinoma Mall.

Happy Food Friday!

Blue Shining Christmas Balls

2009-11-28T01:52:00.000-08:00

My second entry for color carnival is a box of blue shining Christmas balls.

I took this shoot will doing our window shopping at Gaisano Mall in Iligan City.

I can feel the fresh air of Christmas!

Enjoy!

More colors at the Color Canival.

10 Things I am Thankful For

2009-11-24T22:28:00.000-08:00

I read about this game on one of the blog i visited it is about Ten on Tuesday. Every week the site owner a theme on anything on your Top 10, activities, things, movies, songs, situations anything under the sun and this looks fun so I decided to try.

The theme for today is "10 Things You are Thankful For". Here's mine...

1. God Almighty for bringing me in this wonderful world
2. Memories of my parents (My Mom died on March 2007 and 2 years after just last March 2009 my dad passed away too)
3. My very kind and loving husband
4. After the transition period of the company we worked for, my husband and I were rehired by the new management.
5. My entry level DSLR camera (an anniversary gift from my hubby)
6. I can do crafts especially handmade jewelries
7. I can play badminton competitively
8. Food trip and chatting after badminton games with friends and playmates
9. Coffee - because I can't start my day without it
10. My neighbor's wifi signal (since I don't have an internet line yet)

I guess that's it, the 10s I can think of this moment... there are still more...

Ponpom Bracelet

2009-11-24T20:34:00.000-08:00

Here's a new addition to my creation's list I nicknamed this one as ponpom bracelet. This item is made with 4mm bicone swarovski crystals bead together to form a ponpom balls. I strung the bracelet using 14k gold filled wires and added few 6mm bicone crystals to add effect.

So here it is.. a new purple & lavender ponpom bracelet...

You can order the same item with different color just contact me..

Code for thi item is JCB-48.

Crystals and Colors

2009-11-20T16:48:00.000-08:00

I found a new meme to join my blog at, it is called the Color Carnival. Why I joined the site? Simply because I love colors! Just like my creations in this blog.

So here is my first entry, the main ingredient in creating my handmade jewelry collection "swarovski crystals".

Thanks & Have a Nice Day...

More colors and colors and colors HERE.

Items for Euvelyn & Elena of Cotabato City

2009-11-18T16:30:00.000-08:00

Two days ago, Tuesday November 16, 2009, I received an order thru my online shop (http://janzcrystalz.multiply.com) from Ms. Euvelyn and here sister Elena. They ordered the following items JCB-02 white & rose stripes bangle paired with JCE-o3 stripes hoop earrings and JCB-02 multi-colored bangle. The items were made last night after confirmation of orders and upon reciept of payment.

So here are my handmades sent to my newest customers online from Cotabato City. (package is expected to arrive Tomorrow or on Saturday)

To Euvelyn & Elena, hope you'll love my creations. Hope to hear from you again soon.

Christmas Gift for Analyn

2009-11-14T17:23:00.000-08:00

I received Analyn's payment 2 days ago thru his brother Noel. Since she is in Qatar, her brother will be the one to send the package to her I guess through off shore OFWs.

And as a token for her, I included freshwater and ruby swarovski bicone bracelet and earring set on her package.

I hope she like it and hope to see her next year.

Have A Nice Day!

Best Blog Award

2009-11-12T23:11:00.000-08:00

Yipppeee! I received a Best Blog Award from a new friend Sunday Blues who visited by my blog yesterday. Thank you for giving me this award Len.

Well, the award has set of rules too.. here it is...

The rules of the award state that you must post it on your blog together with the name of the person who granted you this award and a link to his/her blog.

Pass the award on to 15 other blogs you have recently discovered and think are great!

Remember to contact the bloggers you’ve awarded to let them know they have been chosen.

And these are the blogs that I’ve discovered recently that features their crafts, handmades and their artistic imaginations.

Maggie's Crafting Adventures

Three Fates Design - Beaded Jewelry

Melissa’s Jewelry and Gem Blog

Morning Star Studios

Stroll Through Storyland

So, friends don’t forget to visit all the Artist listed.

Heart Stud Earring

2009-11-10T19:22:00.000-08:00

This is the last item on Analyn's set of jewelry orders. A simple heart stud earring made of 8mm swarovski jet black heart beads and 14/20 gold filled wires and earring lock.

As usual, leave a message if you want the same item.

Have a Nice Day!