About Janice Mae

Semi-retired from the home care industry, I delved into hand-made crafts: knitting, crocheting, origami, and jewelry making. Then, sometime in 2008, I read an article about children making beads at camp and it sparked my interest. Not only did I find it fascinating, but I also saw it as an opportunity to help school children in the Philippines with supplies, and a way for women to earn a little money.

Paper beading is a very simple craft, and the idea of recycling my many magazines and catalogs into beautiful beads got me very excited. At night (when I usually come alive), I experimented with papers and techniques to create beads and in turn, beautiful jewelry.  It quickly became an obsession that continues today. 

-Janice (a.k.a. Paperbeads Princess)