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I am officially learning how to draw my own character clipart using software such as CorelDraw, Adobe Creative Cloud for Photoshop (PS Elements is also good) & Microsoft Word. (Just in the training phase right now, but this is my 1st example mixing mouse drawn shapes with layered pre-made hair/ eyelashes that I still need to learn). So please be… Read More
UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who watched, commented and actually entered the contest by following the rules to share. Congratulations to the winner: Katlynn Anslow! Please email to monicaATsparklebymonicaDOTcom with your mailing address so that I can ship the washi tape to you. Thanks again!! Happy March, everyone! It’s been very busy since Christmas. I’ve also got… Read More
Merry sparkly Christmas, everyone! I hope you’ve gotten all your cards and gifts distributed and are able to relax for the remainder of your holiday season. To those that don’t celebrate: Thank you for your patience as the rest of the world drives you crazy singing Christmas carols while driving like maniacs and stealing your… Read More
Here’s a delicious Fall tutorial for all you pumpkin fans, complete with video and PDF instructions. You can create beautiful and sparkle-tastic pumpkin themed earrings and/or a pendant using a simple sewing method. The green curly vines/ tendrils coming off the stem is optional, as you can opt to simply thread a standard headpin without… Read More
I hope you all have a spook-tacular sparkle-tastic Halloween! Check out my video tutorial version of this candy corn Rainbow Loom Double Bead Ladder bracelet. I also sell various sizes here. I got the idea to teach this project as a craft class at Michaels after watching this cute little girl’s channel on YouTube called Craft Life. You… Read More
Here’s another fall themed handmade jewelry making project that I created this year using shades of Autumn beads in copper, amber, cream, gold and more. This multi-strand bracelet is versatile as a classic, modern, holiday and casual design. Any petite sized beads are a great addition to this bracelet in your favorite holiday colors. Autumn… Read More
Spooktacular Bloody Necklace Tutorial I just taught a class today on making this scary yet sparkle-tastic bloody necklace. By using clear stretch cord as the stringing material and sizing it to be worn like a choker style necklace, it gives the gruesome appearance of a slit throat! Perfect costume for a Halloween party while staying… Read More
Duct Tape Tray & Bead Mat Video Tutorial After several months, I have finally gotten time to edit this frugal feline food craft project video! Sorry for the delay, but it’s been extra sparkly lately with beading classes and handmade holiday jewelry orders. Here are 2 versions of duct tape trays where I used recycled Friskies… Read More
Here’s my first video in awhile since losing my sweet Punkin cat. Thanks again to all those who have helped to lift my spirits or just be supportive when I reach out. It means a lot. I’m using neutral colors with pops of muted greens and oranges. I wanted to have a wreath that I… Read More
Here’s a Dollar Tree haul and washi tape giveaway for July, y’all! I literally have now seen all Dollar Tree stores on the east and west sides of El Paso! I did sneak a Joann washi tape haul into this video as well. Frugal tip: Sunday July 17th Dollar Tree will also have their Customer… Read More
