Tag Archives: Sparkle by Monica
Ten Things You Shouldn’t Say When Pricing Handmade Items| Re-blogged & Expanded
I loved this article about handmade pricing issues. I make handmade jewelry and know that I have under priced many items. I began making jewelry for some party favors that quickly turned into a new hobby, which has now developed into a full time job and beading obsession! Because I have mainly sold on Etsy until recently, my low pricing was a necessity because there is too much… Read More
Handmade Glass Ribbon & Beads Ornaments Tutorial
This Christmas, as many of my sparkly fans already know, I had a first-ever pink tree purchased from Treetopia which I needed to decorate. As this tree was originally meant for a bead store which I have unfortunately not been able to open, I had chosen my jewelry brand colors of pink and blue. I was… Read More
How to Make a Puffy Gift Bow for Any Occasion
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
Handmade Christmas Decorations in Pink and Blue
Pink & Blue Christmas Decorations with Sparkly Announcements
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
Gift Craft Tutorial: Soda Pop Candy Bouquet. Please Help Me Recover My Stats.
Halloween Duct Tape Hair Bows Video Tutorial
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
Handmade Heaven: Fun in the Sun Online Craft Fair Event
Selling in my first online craft fair. Buy handmade! Show your sparkly support!
Blog Comparison: Blogger vs. WordPress vs. Wix
Thinking about where to host your blog? Do you want a freebie or a paid domain? Do you need easy breezy or are you a coding expert? Here’s my comparison of Blogger, Wordpress and Wix blogs.