Posts about handmade jewelry, crafts and other DIY.
I made a previous video tutorial on this topic, however, since the video angle was done at a time when I was still figuring out how to make YouTube videos…I thought I’d update with this colorful closeup version. Most of my ribbon came from Dollar Tree, Hobby Lobby and Michaels, but I have tons in… Read More
A dreamy pink and blue Christmas tree with a handmade wreathe, gift box and glass ornaments.
Here’s a little preview of a video tutorial I’m feverishly working to upload by Christmas Eve. Some exciting news is included concerning my website, so please give it a look see. This little elf got a tad behind, so I’m spreading some sparkles in the hopes it gets posted before Santa flies out of El… Read More
Great video tutorial on how to make reusable holiday wreathes for all occasions. Holiday fun with A Touch of Sparkle by Monica.
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
Selling in my first online craft fair. Buy handmade! Show your sparkly support!
It’s official. Etsy is public and stock is doing well, but how well are the handmade artisans going to do in the future?
