#ISangForLupusChallenge A dear friend threw down the gauntlet today for me to participate in the #ISangForLupusChallenge. Since I do have a few friends that suffer from the debilitating illness called Lupus, this is a sparkle-riffic opportunity for me to help. Maybe not for those with ears listening to my completion of said challenge. lol. For… 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
2,600 YouTube subscribers Guess what, Sparkle Squad? I just reached 2,600 YouTube subscribers today over at my channel! Yippee! Thank you! Coming Soon! I’m working on more fresh content for you all to include a brief tutorial for making a spook-tacular Halloween gift tag/ earring card, a new candy bouquet, and my recent Netrition low-carb… 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
2,100 YouTube subscribers WOW!!! Thank you all sparkly bunches! I just reached 2,100 YouTube subscribers today over at my channel!! I’m working on more fresh content for you all. I hope to begin posting monthly. I think I may post on and call it Sparkly Sundays! Would you like to see videos posted on the… Read More
