Meet the Squad
The Pro: Bilingual Liaison
The Vibes: Avid reader and a lover of all things floral.
The Squad: Wife and dedicated Boy Mom to four sons.
Ask her about: Her current book recommendation or her secret to managing a house full of boys!
jessica tarantino
The Pro: School Counselor
The Vibes: Sunflowers, trying new foods, and creative cooking.
The Squad: Proud dog mom to Morocco.
Ask her about: Her latest recipe or the best hidden food gems in Richmond.
Ila Cartwright
Our Mission: We bring big personalities and bilingual services to every event. We don’t just sell products; we share the experience of creating them.
Sparkle Squad was born at Bensley Elementary in April 2025. What started as a project to make resin coasters for Teacher Appreciation Week turned into a full-blown mobile creative studio. We’re still at Bensley by day—Ila as a School Counselor and Jessica as a Bilingual Liaison—but we spend our weekends bringing the Sparkle and Create experience to the RVA community."
The Experience: We are a mobile creative studio. We bring the materials, the tools, and the cleanup to your venue—you just provide the tables and the guests.
Sparkle & Create
Our DIY Stations:
The Junk Bar: Custom Keychains, Phone Cases, & Bag Charms.
Wearable Art: Trucker Hat & Fanny Pack stations.
The Bookmark Bar: Sparkly accessories for readers.
VIP Upgrades: Personalized aprons, workstations, and event photography.
The Packages:
Youth (Ages 6+): Resin-free, high-energy fun.
Standard (Ages 13+): The full UV Resin experience.
Custom: We can "sparkle" almost anything—just ask!
You bring the space,
we bring the sparkle!
Don’t have a space? Join one of our in - person classes?
Shop the Sparkle!
Catch Us in Person: We’re at local RVA markets and festivals nearly every weekend. Check the calendar below for our next stop!
Custom Requests: Dreaming of a specific color or theme? We love bringing your custom visions to life.
Our inventory is constantly evolving! Since every item is hand-crafted, we don't have a traditional online shop.
Find the Sparkle
