2025 Bead Soup Swap with Arlene Dean from the Bead Soup Cafe
See what I sent my new beading friend as part 1 of the Bead Soup Swap Challenge hosted by Lori McDaniel Anderson in the Bead Soup Cafe.
Category Archives: Events
Posts with information on events I’m participating in such as craft fairs, open houses, jewelry classes at Michaels and other places. This will also be a place to discuss craft fair success stories.
2025 Walktober Team Sparkle Walking Challenge and Giveaway
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
Beadaholique is Closing Soon
At no cost to you…As an Amazon Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the other links mentioned are also my affiliate links, which I may earn a small commission if clicked or purchased. Your support is greatly appreciated, but never expected. Thank you! I’m sorry to report another closure of a beloved beading supplier,… Read More
Bargain Bead Box Price Increase and Coupon
At no cost to you…As an Amazon Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the other links mentioned are also my affiliate links, which I may earn a small commission if clicked or purchased. Your support is greatly appreciated, but never expected. Thank you! FYI- The Bargain Bead Box subscription has increased by $2 for… Read More
Share your Amazon Wish List with Santa Monica this Christmas
Hello, Sparkle Squad. This year has been yet another horrendous year for so many of my friends and family. I think it’s time to go shopping, so let’s check out your Amazon Wish List! I’d like to end 2024 on a more sparkly note. Share your Amazon Wish List with Me! Santa Monica would love… Read More
2024 Walktober Team Sparkle Walking Challenge and Giveaway
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
Jesse James Beads Bridgerton Jewelry Contest
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 Team Sparkle Walking Challenge and Giveaway
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
2023 Create Room DreamBox Valentine’s Sale
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post with my affiliate links to the products. All opinions are my own. It’s time for another Create Room DreamBox Valentine sale. (Use coupon code SPARKLEBYMONICALOVE). My DreamBox and DreamCart from Create Room have been the best investment I’ve made for myself and my handmade business! My creative process is… Read More
2022 Create Room Dreambox Christmas Sale
It’s time for another Create Room Dreambox Christmas sale. (Coupon codes below). I’ve been happily using my Dreambox and Dreamcart from Create Room since the fall of 2021 and it’s made my creative process so organized and fun! My Dreambox package came with additional goodies like the power package speakers and the upper hand which… Read More
