Posts regarding contests that I run for my handmade jewelry or other items.
2025 Walktober Challenge & Giveaway I’m still on the struggle bus with weight loss and hydration! Are you? Thank goodness that Walktober inspiration motivation has arrived! My employer opted not to join the Walktober app challenge again this year, but my own personally created and fun self-care walking challenge was appreciated by my pals last… Read More
2024 Walktober Challenge & Giveaway Are you still on the struggle bus with weight loss and hydration? Me, too. Walktober has arrived! My employer opted not to join the the Walktober app challenge this year, but I’ve been participating in my own personally created and fun self-care walking challenge where I’ve been motivated to move more every… Read More
Society Papers Theme & a Diamond of the Season I’ve entered the Jesse James Beads Society Papers Diamond of the Season jewelry-making contest. Please consider voting for my Bridgerton jewelry photo album entries in Lady Daphne blue, Lady Kate purple, and Lady Penelope yellow. Contest Winners for 1st through 3rd places will be announced July… Read More
2023 Walktober Challenge & Giveaway This has been another brutal year and my weight continued to be a struggle, too. The last several days, I’ve been participating in a work fitness and self-care challenge using the Walktober app and I’ve been motivated to move every day! Since they don’t offer this app to the public,… Read More
Congratulations to the Mega Millions jackpot winner in Illinois! May the 1.337 billion dollar win help ease any difficulties you may have and provide many opportunities that you previously didn’t. Special felicitations to the Richmond Kentucky Mega Millions Lottery Winner that just got blessed with one million dollars! (You know you’re doing the Austin Powers… Read More
Disclaimer: This is an unpaid sponsored post, however, I did receive free jewelry making products from Beebeecraft in return for an honest product review(s) & demonstration(s). Beebeecraft Jewelry Making Products Unboxed Hello, everyone! I’m so excited to announce my second sparkly sponsorship! Extra sparkly thanks to Beebeecraft for sending the wonderful jewelry making supplies to me… Read More
I hope you all have a wonderful Easter weekend. We recently lost our sweet 16 year old Blinky cat and have had a rough few weeks while grieving him, but we’re slowly getting our sparkles back. Here’s another jewelry packaging tutorial for those of you looking for alternatives in displaying and… Read More
3-23-18 UPDATE & Winners: Due to the sudden death of my oldest cat, Blinky, I’m ending the entries to this giveaway 3 hours earlier than originally planned as I will be handling arrangements for my furbaby. I hope you all understand. The 2 winners are: Debra Houck and Rebecca Sanchez. You have until Sunday to… Read More
It’s been a wild ride for the month of February, with all the Valentine craft fairs, teaching beading classes, a massive water leak in our home, and the YouTube monetization issue. (Thank you all again for supporting me in making the new goal at my channel)! I did, however, have some time to make actual… Read More
Merry Christmas, Sparkle Squad! I participated in a Christmas craft fair 2ce this December. These first experiences in outdoor craft fairs were both challenging and fun. I will eventually write regarding my research and valuable craft fair tips that helped me feel slightly less stressed. Although I primarily focus on making handmade jewelry, I dabble in… Read More
