Various topics of interest to me such as book reviews, beading techniques and shows, health and inspirational stuff, crafts and DIY projects, everything thing purrrrfect about cats and more sparkly musings. For straight Sparkle Squad sales, please click “NEWS”.
UPDATE: Sadly, I didn’t have much participation in this contest. The few entries received did not use both hashtags for the contest. So….maybe next time? Sniffles. Gotta get more sparkly peeps engaged in my giveaways. I’ll try another one soon. Thanks to the two gals who tried. I appreciated your response in the survey, too! I’ve… Read More
2016 Lilly Pulitzer and Lisa Jacobs planner reviews plus DIY paperclips.
I loved this article about handmade pricing issues. I make handmade jewelry and know that I have underpriced many items. I began making jewelry for some party favors that quickly turned into a new hobby, which then developed into a full-time job and is now a part-time beading obsession after I get off my actual job. 10 Things… Read More
This Christmas, as many of my sparkly fans already know, I had a first-ever pink tree purchased from Treetopia which I needed to decorate. As this tree was originally meant for a bead store which I have unfortunately not been able to open, I had chosen my jewelry brand colors of pink and blue. I was… Read More
I made a previous video tutorial on this topic, however, since the video angle was done at a time when I was still figuring out how to make YouTube videos…I thought I’d update with this colorful closeup version. Most of my ribbon came from Dollar Tree, Hobby Lobby and Michaels, but I have tons in… Read More
Great video tutorial on how to make reusable holiday wreathes for all occasions. Holiday fun with A Touch of Sparkle by Monica.
