Greetings, friends! I am an author, photographer and artist, married over 30 years, mother of six amazing children, four married to wonderful spouses, and grandmother of three. Every day is a gift from God and I am blessed to live in such an amazing world, hanging out with the Creator of the Universe, enjoying what he made and learning from him.
My creative interests are nature & the outdoors, writing, food, photography, jewelry making, textile design, art, watercolor, calligraphy, baking, cake decorating, sewing, quilting, pattern design, embroidery, tatting, knitting, crochet, gardening, woodwork & carving, paper crafts, book making, music, unusual instruments, acrylics, beading, weaving, etc.
You can see some of my handwork on flickr here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/49074952@N00/
My Spoonflower fabric shop is here: http://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/juliamonroe
My Etsy shop All Sparkled Up is still under construction here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AllSparkledUp
My Pinterest – http://pinterest.com/juliamonroe/
My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julia.monroe.33/about
My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allsparkledupdesign/
If you want to contact me, my email is JuliaAMonroe @ gmail . com
Thank you so much for visiting my blog! Knowing how valuable your time is, I cherish the moments you spend here. It is my greatest wish that my words and handwork enters your precious world to bless you and bring you joy.
– – – Julia Monroe
About the banner photo: The bead box belonged to my grandmother. She loved making miniatures and used the beads in her work. I value her box of beads highly. From time to time the banner will change but it will always be a tribute to my dear grandmother.
All Sparkled Up 
The bead box in your banner photo is just beautiful, coming to this blog is like entering a magical place! :)
Hi Julia, I would like to give you the Versatile Blogger Award, because you surely are one versatile lady! http://lornastearoomdelights.wordpress.com/2012/04/27/more-gongs/ I haven’t followed the rules but you can find them here: http://bringingeuropehome.com/2012/04/09/playing-favoritesbeing-versatile/
Hi Julia!! I was looking at the ballerina cake pops u did and they are amazing. I was wondering if you sell the ballerina cut outs you made I would love to get them so I could make these for my daughters’ recital in May!! Thanks so much!!
Love your blog!
Just a quick message to let you know I nominated you for a Liebster Award!
Link here for info:
http://littlebitsandpiecesoflife.wordpress.com/2013/02/28/oh-my-goodness-i-have-been-nominated-thank-you/
Congrats !
Oh wow, THank you, gavmomof2! What an honor! Thank you! :D
I really enjoy reading your blog… And, I’m glad you have decided to keep it going. :) Maria