Art and Earth Science by Grass
Ever wondered how Marikina Valley Fault system looks like for real? Would you be interested to see famous Geologic monuments around Metro Manila and its vicinity? Then join this GeoTour! GeoTour is a whole-day field trip sponsored by the University of the Philippines Geology Alumni. The main objective of this tour is to bring participants… Continue reading GeoTours Philippines – Get to know Philippine Geology!
When I was about five years old, my mom would bring me to this gift shoppe where an aunt of mine used to be its attendant. The shop was just across the public market where we shopped for groceries. I loved that gift shoppe because it sold so many cute items I wanted for myself. But since I could… Continue reading Of paper beads, gift cards and dreams
Bazaars are fun! It's during bazaars that I get to interact with people from all walks of life; fellow entrepreneurs, clients, families, fashionistas. 🙂 It is the usually during bazaars too when I get to sell my handmade crafts to them in person as I mostly sell them online. It is also heartwarming when clients… Continue reading Bazaar at Sofia Bellevue
Wire wrapping is one of my favorite techniques in making jewelry. Two of my friends had recently commissioned me to design and create necklaces and bracelets out of the tumblestones they got from their recent travels. The project was actually for Christmas but since I had no yaya for my kids during the Christmas break… Continue reading Wire Wrapped Gemstone Necklaces
Introducing my first ever Interchangeable Earrings - Crystal Series. Danglers can be removed and replaced with another pair or mismatch them if you want, it's up to you! Set includes: 1 pair of pink dangler 1 pair of snowflake dangler 1 pair of Swarovski topaz dangler 1 pair stainless steel hoops
I'm on my sick leave day 2 so please pardon me if I've been posting like a maniac. I do like to keep my hands busy because my eyes are really itchy. It's the only way to keep my hands from rubbing them. My doctor told me to relax but my brain is bursting with… Continue reading Earrings Galore Part 2 (Valentine’s Day Series)
Let's admit it girls, at one point, we owned at least one charm bracelet. Charm bracelets have been around for ages. In fact, in ancient times, charm bracelets were used to ward off devils. Charm bracelets can be made of anything - bones, wood, shells, glass, gemstone, plastic beads, anything! This bracelet used to mean… Continue reading Charm Bracelets
One reason why I'd like to call myself "the fabulous scientist" aside from plain vanity (LOL) is I do love designing and making beaded fashion accessories and yes, there's also science in creating them! When combining elements, a jewelry designer, newbie (like me) or not, has to consider color combinations, symmetry, weight of materials, etc.… Continue reading Earrings Galore Part 1
I wanted to see Pope Francis during his visit in Philippines last January 15 to 19. But I had expected a very big crowd to welcome him and since I can't bring my babies to see him in that case, we've decided to watch him on TV... in Baguio City. We don't own a car… Continue reading Baguio City – Warm People, Perpetually Cold Atmosphere and Great Food
Creating jewelry for a bride is probably the most difficult one to undertake for newbies in jewelry designing like me. It's not easy simply because one would need to create something that will match the bride's personality; something elegant that won't compete with the… Continue reading Rikki’s Necklace
The Fabulous Scientist 