Cricut’s Winter Solstice Sale Cricut is running a massive Christmas Sale through December 31st and I’m really tempted to get a Cricut Maker since those machines can cut EVERYTHING now compared to other Cricut models and varied brands of cutting machines. The standard Maker is deeply discounted right now and it is probably because their… Read More
I hope you all have a wonderful Easter weekend. We recently lost our sweet 16 year old Blinky cat and have had a rough few weeks while grieving him, but we’re slowly getting our sparkles back. Here’s another jewelry packaging tutorial for those of you looking for alternatives in displaying and… Read More
3-23-18 UPDATE & Winners: Due to the sudden death of my oldest cat, Blinky, I’m ending the entries to this giveaway 3 hours earlier than originally planned as I will be handling arrangements for my furbaby. I hope you all understand. The 2 winners are: Debra Houck and Rebecca Sanchez. You have until Sunday to… Read More
It’s been a wild ride for the month of February, with all the Valentine craft fairs, teaching beading classes, a massive water leak in our home, and the YouTube monetization issue. (Thank you all again for supporting me in making the new goal at my channel)! I did, however, have some time to make actual… 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
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
Merry Christmas, Sparkle Squad! I participated in a Christmas craft fair 2ce this December. These first experiences in outdoor craft fairs were both challenging and fun. I will eventually write regarding my research and valuable craft fair tips that helped me feel slightly less stressed. Although I primarily focus on making handmade jewelry, I dabble in… Read More
Merry Christmas Jewelry Tags Tutorial Merry Christmas, Sparkle Squad! Please watch my newest holiday jewelry branding tutorial, specially made for Christmas. Although this was meant to go out earlier, my 2 back-to-back craft fairs, teaching beading classes and a recent death in our family delayed my editing timeline. I still wanted to share to those that… Read More
GIVEAWAY CLOSED. Thanks to those who commented! Happy holidays, Sparkle Squad! A few days ago, I participated in my 1st outdoor craft fair. It was a lot of work in researching equipment costs, vendor best practices, and getting everything set up/taken down. The actual show was fun though and I did well enough to pay for… Read More
UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who watched, commented and actually entered the contest by following the rules to share. Congratulations to the winner: Katlynn Anslow! Please email to monicaATsparklebymonicaDOTcom with your mailing address so that I can ship the washi tape to you. Thanks again!! Happy March, everyone! It’s been very busy since Christmas. I’ve also got… Read More
