Posts regarding beading patterns, jewelry making video tutorials, coupons at my sales sites, supplies info and much more related to my handmade designs.
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
How many jewelry making techniques are there? How much time do you have? As many moments as you have beads? Not if you’re like me! There are many jewelry-making techniques, and some don’t even have to involve beads! Firstly, I tell my jewelry-making students that they shouldn’t call themselves “beaders” because they may decide to… Read More
Xuron Jewelry Making Pliers Review I purchased several Xuron jewelry-making pliers last Christmas and have been using them to create my designs. Here’s a quick review of my Xuron jewelry making pliers to help in your decision-making process about brand names of tools vs. their reliability. Are There Perfect Pliers To Use for Beading? I… Read More
It’s been another snowy weekend here in Kentucky, y’all. I’ve been up late each night editing a block of videos for my YouTube channel, so at least my fingers have been keeping warm with all the typing. lol. 2022 Goals for my Handmade Jewelry Business With the start of a new year comes my goal… Read More
Merry Christmas, Sparkle Squad! I wish you a fabulous New Year full of happiness! Today, I’m talking about my December Design Ambassador Kit from Jesse James Beads. December Design Ambassador Kit from Jesse James Beads I’m a Jesse James Beads affiliate that also receives a free monthly Design Ambassador Kit in return for video and… Read More
Hello, Sparkle Squad! I hope that y’all are well, safe, happy, healthy and ready for Christmas this Saturday!! I can NOT believe the holidays are upon us! Retro Christmas Design Kit from Soft Flex I’m not a Soft Flex Company affiliate, however, they did send me a Mystery Design Kit so that I could post… Read More
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.
Halloween Necklace Tutorial using jewelry making supplies from Beebeecraft.com. Use my coupon code MONICA5 to save $5 off orders over $40.00.
Spooky Sparkle Ghost Earrings with Video Tutorial October 2020 may be a more somber celebration for many worldwide due to the pandemic and multiple other non-sparkly issues. This is why I felt compelled to reach out to my fellow Crafty Creators and collaborate on a Spooky Sparkles series of crafts at YouTube. Please visit my… Read More
Twilight’s Midnight Sun book released recently. I’m reliving all my Twilight parties & themed handmade jewelry designs. Video included.
