As I learn more about filming videos, editing them, selecting the right music and then uploading them, I’ve made some discoveries along the way about music copyright problems even while using paid video editing subscriptions. I typically use either Animoto , Kizoa or One True Media effects for framed templates to put finishing touches on pictures and… Read More
Happy Sparkle-riffic Holidays, everyone! I have recently created a new Christmas Video Catalog of my handmade jewelry which showcases many of my holiday themed designs. A customer favorite are my peppermint bracelets and rings. These are made of lampwork glass beads made to look like peppermints. That makes me hungry. Over the last month, I… Read More
Being the ever diligent beading, scrapbooking and baking enthusiast, I am excited to evaluate the online presence of two of my most favorite bead and craft supply stores- Jo-Ann Fabricand Michael’s Arts & Crafts. I can honestly say that I enjoy shopping at both these stores in person over the online experience. As a… Read More
Hit the Marketing Bulls Eye with Effective Customer Engagement In my short 3 years of operating my handmade jewelry business, I have learned several tips to get myself seen, heard and referred. The key for me has been to not only offer outstanding and thoughtful customer service, but to always request and adhere to… Read More
Please visit my YouTube channel for a new jewelry tutorial called Recycled Jewelry: How to Make a Soda Pop Tab Flower. This one shows you how to snag those tabs off of your aluminum soda can drinks and make them into new pieces of wearable art. See how to paint and glue together the pop… Read More
Here is the newest crafty tutorial on my YouTube channel for the recent candy bouquet I made with Snickers and Peanut M&M’s. I have seen these in my local grocery stores with various types of candy and thought I’d try my hand at making one for my supervisor for her birthday. She loves these 2… Read More
I recently created a YouTube channel called Sparkle by Monica to post catalogs of my handmade jewelry designs as well as crafting, jewelry and baking tutorials. So, as I expand my marketing skills from social media interactions at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest…I decided to try my hand at going viral in the video world!… Read More
I am a handmade jewelry artist that employs online networking opportunities to increase my internet presence, which raises my brand’s exposure while offering useful information. Like most internet newbies back in the day, I started out with a freebie web provider and site provided free domain web address. I used it for graphics sharing years… Read More
Happy Friday, my sparkly friends! In celebration of one of my videos now being over 1,050 views (that’s sparkle-tastic!), I decided to post a little treat for future fans that subscribe to my channel. Don’t forget to visit my new YouTube channel -Sparkle by Monica– and comment, like and SUBSCRIBE. For the 25th subscriber,… Read More
Good day, everyone! I’m new to Blogger, so I’m just getting started here and checking everything out. I’ve been selling my handmade jewelry over at Etsy for about 3 years now. I am excited to share my jewelry pictures and info tidbits about my contests, new videos and other important sparkly announcements. So, please remember… Read More
