2025 Bead Soup Swap with Arlene Dean from the Bead Soup Cafe
See what I sent my new beading friend as part 1 of the Bead Soup Swap Challenge hosted by Lori McDaniel Anderson in the Bead Soup Cafe.
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2025 Walktober Team Sparkle Walking Challenge and Giveaway
2025 Walktober Challenge & Giveaway I’m still on the struggle bus with weight loss and hydration! Are you? Thank goodness that Walktober inspiration motivation has arrived! My employer opted not to join the Walktober app challenge again this year, but my own personally created and fun self-care walking challenge was appreciated by my pals last… Read More
Sparkly Stones Series Continues with the April Diamond
April Birthstone Diamond of the Season I’ve resurrected my Sparkly Stones Series, Sparkle Squad! April’s a perfect time to showcase the sparkly diamond! After watching Bridgerton, I have a new affinity for this month’s birthstone. Check out this gem’s details in my companion YouTube video so you can join in the sparkle-tastic fun with the… Read More
2024 Walktober Team Sparkle Walking Challenge and Giveaway
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
Jesse James Beads Bridgerton Jewelry Contest
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
2023 Walktober Team Sparkle Walking Challenge and Giveaway
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
My Experience Using Xuron Jewelry Making Pliers for 1 Year
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
2022 Etsy Gift Guide: Holiday Support for Handmade Artists
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
Spooky Sparkles Collab 2021 YouTuber Invitation
Update: We have 7 participants in the Spooky Sparkles Collab 2021. Looking forward to a spooktacular time! YouTube Video Halloween Collab My fellow YouTubers who love Halloween: You’re invited to my annual Spooky Sparkles collab on YouTube. The above graphic shows the necessary info, but if you have any questions, please let me know. The… Read More
Bead Soup Swap Challenge
See what I sent my new beading friend as part 1 of the Bead Soup Swap Challenge hosted by Lori McDaniel Anderson in the Bead Soup Cafe.
