Simple Transformation of iPhone/iPad Chargers

Apple Charger Duck Tape Transformation

It is a beautiful Sunday in Seattle and today is the day that I have ended the iPhone and iPad charger craziness at home. My hubby will no longer be able to claim my chargers as his, or neither will I... Does that happen at your house, too? If so, there is a super easy solution to this problem. Buy a piece of duck tape (mine is from Joann's Fabric store) or a washi tape, and cover all parts of the chargers.
I picked the color hot pink for two reasons; 1- I love pink! It matches to my devices well as you can see and 2- My husband doesn't like pink so, he is less likely want to take my chargers. All the great reasons to go with pink!! Don't you agree?

Frida Kahlo Halloween Costume DIY

Frida Kahlo Outfit DIY

I had a fantastic Halloween this year and dressed up like the famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. I based my fun homemade costume on one of her self portraits with her colorful flower crown. Here is what I wore:

1- Handmade flower crown with mixed artificial flowers. I used this tutorial.

2- Lots of statement jewelry in gold, turquoise, green and red coral

3- Red lipstick

4- Red nail polish

5- Red shawl

5- A traditional Mexican embroidered top I bought during my last visit to Mexico

6- A colorful fabric belt

7- A black ruffled skirt that I sew a short yellow pom pom at hem

8- Black eyeliner for drawing the uni-brow and lots of eye make-up

9- Heavy red blush for my cheeks

10- Black suede boots

For the hair, I made two simple braids and wrapped the braids high on my head, just like Frida does. The large flower crown covered most of the braids, which got the most attention of all the costume. I picked a short skirt for a dance party but, you might consider a full length skirt in order to resemble Frida. The costume was easy, inexpensive, and so much fun to make and wear. Cheers and happy (belated) Halloween to you all!

Personalized Mother/Grandmother Necklace

I would like to share my recent personalized jewelry order with you. I created this personalized necklace as a birthday gift for a mother/grandmother with 2 kids and 3 grandchildren. Isn't it adorable? 

Per my customers request, I combined large and small size eggs in ivory and white colored freshwater pearls. The gold nest is embellished with a hummingbird charm hanging on top Since it is a birthday gift, I packaged it in a heart shaped gift box to send a little more love inside the envelope...

To inquire about or set up a custom order please email acupofsparkle@gmail.com.

Family Keychains with Hummingbirds

Labor day marks the change in seasons. Yet, I do think there are more summery days ahead of us, earlier sunsets suggest that autumn is on its way. And then, comes the winter. For some of you, it might be too far ahead but, for early planners it is never too early. I just finished making these personalized family keychains for a customer as Christmas gifts. 

These hummingbird keychains are customized with the number of children of each family member; grandchildren, sons and daughters. Pink for girls and blue for boys... I customized 5 different keychains for the family using heart shaped key rings.

I packaged all of the keychains in A Cup of Sparkle handmade green and red Christmas jewelry bags as well. It will be perfect for the season and ready to be presented. I hope that these keychains will make all the moms happy....

Hello August.

Hello and happy August! It is my favorite month of the year - the sunniest and summeriest one. There is so much to love about August; fresh berries, red tomatoes, juicy watermelon, sunshine, singing birds, colorful flowers, lots of long days to go camping, to play on the beach and the water, outdoor theaters and concerts... The thought of all of these makes me super excited and happy. Hope you will have a wonderful month and enjoy every day of the month! Lots of love.

Personalized Handmade Bridal Bouquet Jewelry

I have recently shipped one of these bridal bouquet pin for a bride. It is a handmade pin shaped as a silver birds nest accented with ivory pearls. Bridal bouquet jewelry adds a unique glam to bridal bouquets, giving them a personal touch. This bridal bouquet pin is perfect for a nature themed wedding that will contrast beautifully with the bouquet flowers, all inspired by nature. 

Bridal Bouquet Pin by A Cup of Sparkle

You can also use this bird nest as a hair accessory or as a brooch pin.  It can be made to any size and any color. It can be personalized with different colors to match your outfit or wedding colors. Almost any color of pearls are available to choose from... The pearls/eggs can represent the number of children, family members or pets.

I always enjoy making personalized jewelry to A Cup of Sparkle customers. It is especially a great honor for me to design bridal jewelry and be a part of your special day with a small piece from my shop. You can click here to read more about this bridal birds nest jewelry pin.

Family Photo ( Husband, Wife and Canine Child)

I wanted to show off one of my favorite family photos with you today. Me, my hubby and my canine type child; Aslan in this photo.  It was much simpler to take this photo than some other family photos with pets as you can imagine... Our four-legged friend is definitely a big part of my family who always provides us unconditional love. It is not really possible not to include him in anything we do, including our family photos.  Is your pet included in the family photos?