It was March 2008.  The place where I work prepared a couple of month-long programs to celebrate Women’s Month.  One program I attended was an accessory-making seminar.  It was just a mere hour long activity which cost each participant Php 1,000 (USD 22) each for the registration and materials.  The trainers taught us to make simple stuff like a set of pearl necklace, bracelet and earrings.  Then as the saying goes, the rest is history.

Here are a few of my early projects: