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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
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
But First, A Little Courtesy, Please. I don’t participate in judgment or the political weaponization of COVID, so please remain courteous as you read this post. If you feel like a rant, then please go read another article that brings you joy. I’m also including some handy cleaning videos from my YouTube friends. Check them… 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
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
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
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 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
Hello, Sparkle Squad. I hope this November finds you well, warm and extra sparkly. It’s sweater weather, y’all! Kentucky’s actually back to 70 degrees this week, but it’s still colorful with the fallen leaves. 🍂 I’m in the mood to shop, so let’s check out the 2022 Etsy Gift Guide. Holiday Shopping at Etsy Now… Read More
Congratulations to the Mega Millions jackpot winner in Illinois! May the 1.337 billion dollar win help ease any difficulties you may have and provide many opportunities that you previously didn’t. Special felicitations to the Richmond Kentucky Mega Millions Lottery Winner that just got blessed with one million dollars! (You know you’re doing the Austin Powers… Read More
