by Cecile Cinco
Two months ago, during the UCG-Manila Women’s Club, we were introduced to jewelry crafting. Our mentor, Nida Panlaqui (suddenly I forgot her married name! Panlaqui is how I’ve known her since about 3 decades ago!) was our resource person. Her mother is a member of our club. Kids of members were also invited so 2 of my girls were there too.
Nida (in blue) introced jewelry crafting.
Adults and children alike picking their "jewels" to craft.
Everyone was silently busy. I was taking the pictures. 
Lunch.
Continuation.
Ria made all these!
I made a pair of earrings. I wanted something different, I made it look like tiny people. I've made more of them later, better and improved.
I turned my "little person" into a zip holder.
It was such a success because after the Show & Tell portion of the club, which usually lasts 45 minutes, that time it continued until the club ended (it started at around 10am and ended around 4pm), while still doing other stuff.
Later for the following weeks, I’ve gone to jewelry craft shops to buy my stones and pins and several pliers. My 3 girls got busy and creative. We were able to sell some just at our door to people walking by. Some were sold during the Church’s recently concluded rummage sale.
I hope to sell them online too once I get a good camera. My phone cam’s not good anymore. I need something that good for real like a digital camera but that costs too much way beyond my budget!
Also, I hope I can do jewelry-making with loose diamonds too! That would be awesome!
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That is so much fun! I took one of my daughters to a place that lets you make bracelets or necklaces and you just pay for the supplies you use. One of her friends had a birthday party there, too. It is fun for kids and adults.
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It really is fun, Melinda! Especially when you can see them get sold!
Making those inexpensive unique designed jewelries is the one of the best way to make money! thanks for sharing!