Posts regarding beading patterns, jewelry making video tutorials, coupons at my sales sites, supplies info and much more related to my handmade designs.
I loved this article about handmade pricing issues. I make handmade jewelry and know that I have under priced many items. I began making jewelry for some party favors that quickly turned into a new hobby, which has now developed into a full time job and beading obsession! Because I have mainly sold on Etsy until recently, my low pricing was a necessity because there is too much… Read More
So glad I came across a fellow YouTuber’s review vlog of some handy storage container carriers and findings. I followed her lead and ordered the headpins and jumprings multi packs (along with a bunch of neat lampwork glass Christmas beads) from Oriental Trading…and went to Harbor Freight to pick up these 10 Tray Utility Boxes… Read More
I hope you enjoy many spooky sparkles this Halloween and remember to stay safe while you are at parties or taking the kids trick-or-treating. Darth Vader (a.k.a. the hubby) and I shall be spending another exciting Halloween evening at home with our four cats tucked safely indoors while I beg him for the 23rd year of our relationship… Read More
I decided to make my first ever craft supplies haul video, as that seems to be a popular request from my sparkly shoppers as well as what is done by my fellow YouTubers, such as Lindsay The Frugal Crafter (whose channel I love- so please check her out, too!). I was actually inspired to do my… Read More
Boy was this little video a literal labor of “love”! I did this a few weeks ago, but it has been a nightmare to edit and now get uploaded. hahaha. Well, at least this is still Valentine’s Day. So, enjoy. It has an HD selection, so be sure to select that format up to 1080!… 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
In honor of the recent snowstorm that just hit us in El Paso last week, I have FINALLY compiled this video of some of my snowflake themed handmade hair accessories and jewelry designs. My cutie family members are helping model some of my Frozen themed gifts that I sent them awhile back. Two of the… Read More
Contest giveaway details: I am now up to 1,031 YouTube fans at my channel. When I reach 1,050 subscribers, as a special sparkly thank you, I will give away a fall themed bracelet. If you’ve not already subscribed to my channel, please visit and do the following to qualify: Subscribe to my channel. Click… Read More
Update: Since I posted this I’ve gotten swamped this weekend, so I will make the giveaway announcement Monday night 10-6-14 at 9pm AZ time. In the meantime, I’m up to 1,025 subscribers! Thanks, everyone. I had a really bad Monday today, my sparkly shoppers and sisters. I needed some YouTube therapy. What sparkle-riffic surprise did… Read More
Hello, everyone! I hope you are enjoying a sparkle-tastic Saturday. I would like to ask all my sparkly shoppers and giftees to please leave a review for me at Facebook either by star rating and/or an additional comment, if you have not already done so. I really appreciate everyone’s feedback! It is so wonderful to… Read More
