5. Janys De crocheted jewellery in Swarovski crystals makes it to the Gulf News FRIDAY magazine.
6. Finalist in the 2008 Swarovski abaya competition at the Abu Dhabi Bride Show. The Abaya was designed and crocheted by Jan herself with thousands of Swarovski crystals.
7. Interviewed by the Lloyds TSB Bank international Member magazine, featuring various pieces of hand crafted jewellery.