Posts about handmade jewelry, crafts and other DIY.
Support Small YouTubers Here’s my latest video update regarding my need for your continued sparkly support in boosting my watch time minutes at YouTube. I’m almost there, y’all! For those that haven’t read about YouTube’s demonetization of small channels, the sparkly struggles at my channel will be decided by 2-20-18. #IAmACreator in the #SmallYouTuberArmy In addition… Read More
Here’s an art marketing style video tutorial full of tips for creating your own jewelry hang tags while using the Brother ScanNCut 2 (model CM350). Brother ScanNCut 2 Demo I go over useful basics such as pricing, what should be in your box, blade installation, cutting mat size, menu display & operation, and whether you… Read More
Revenue Punishment for Small YouTubers On January 16th, I received a notification from YouTube that my Sparkle by Monica channel is one of the small channels affected by recent policy changes. In order to earn monetization privileges, the new rules have changed from 10,000-lifetime views to a new annual watch time of 4,000 hours (240,000… Read More
#ISangForLupusChallenge A dear friend threw down the gauntlet today for me to participate in the #ISangForLupusChallenge. Since I do have a few friends that suffer from the debilitating illness called Lupus, this is a sparkle-riffic opportunity for me to help. Maybe not for those with ears listening to my completion of said challenge. lol. For… Read More
Here’s a video I actually filmed over a year ago, but only just now got a chance to edit archived footage. lol. I hope you enjoy this bit of “fluff”. If you do, please remember to give it a thumb’s up over at my YouTube channel. Also please watch all 2 minutes 15 seconds so that I can… Read More
Gift Tag Idea: Coffin Earring Cards and Rainbow Loom Jewelry Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays! I’ve taught several beading students some boo-tiful themed jewelry making classes here in El Paso, Texas during the month of October. I like to incorporate mixed media elements into my holiday classes such as making earring… Read More
Spooktacular Wicked Witch Earrings and Video Tutorial As the spooky month of October comes to a close, I’ve already taught several Halloween themed jewelry making classes to “scare” up some local student interest here in El Paso, Texas. As a fan of the Wizard of Oz, I thought it would be sparkle-riffic to create a pair of… Read More
I hope you are all well and sparkly this October. At Michaels, they’ve already put out the Christmas decor for purchasing and we’ve not even had trick-or-treats and turkey day yet! lol. As many of you on my social media already know, my hubby and I’ve been gradually reducing our intake of carbohydrates over the… Read More
**Update: Due to no RSVPs or enrollment, this party has now been canceled.** Holiday Card Making and Bead Soup Ornament Exchange Hello, Sparkle Squad. I’m planning my first Christmas party for beading enthusiasts here in El Paso on December 20, 2017 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Whole Foods Market. It’s going to be… Read More
Hello, my Sparkle Squad! I have another delicious candy tutorial for you all that you can actually wear! These would be perfect friendship gifts or a cool project idea for a back to school sleepover. Just be sure to get extra bags of gummies for eating! lol Handmade Sparkly Gummy Bear Jewelry I want to… Read More
