Posts regarding contests that I run for my handmade jewelry or other items.
Merry Christmas Jewelry Tags Tutorial Merry Christmas, Sparkle Squad! Please watch my newest holiday jewelry branding tutorial, specially made for Christmas. Although this was meant to go out earlier, my 2 back-to-back craft fairs, teaching beading classes and a recent death in our family delayed my editing timeline. I still wanted to share to those that… Read More
GIVEAWAY CLOSED. Thanks to those who commented! Happy holidays, Sparkle Squad! A few days ago, I participated in my 1st outdoor craft fair. It was a lot of work in researching equipment costs, vendor best practices, and getting everything set up/taken down. The actual show was fun though and I did well enough to pay for… Read More
Best of the Best Around Town in El Paso- Vote for Sparkle by Monica I am so excited!! My handmade jewelry business has been put on the voting ballot in three (3) categories for What’s Up? Best of the Best Around Town in El Paso. Vote for A Touch of Sparkle by Monica in these… Read More
I am so excited!! My handmade jewelry business has been accepted for nomination in three (3) categories for What’s Up? Best of the Best Around Town in El Paso. A Touch of Sparkle by Monica is shown in these 3 categories: “Best Place to Buy Jewelry” “Best Local Website” “Best New Business” Your sparkly nomination(s)… 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
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
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
Last year I ran a social media contest for my handmade jewelry business A Touch of Sparkle by Monica. The winner of last year’s contest won a delightful wire wrapped ring design using a heart shaped button. I would like to try this again, so get ready! If you would like a chance to win… Read More
So today I came across a video trending where Taylor Swift is apparently still sending gifts to her fans. She sent her bodyguard to hand deliver a “SwiftEx” box with several goodies which included a hand painted personalized watercolor for her fan Rebekah. There were also some other trinkets which were special to her which… Read More
