11 Jun 2016 4 Comments
It feels as if I’ve been taking photos of my creations forever. Like 35mm film forever. Candie Cooper here and yes, I’ve gone from film, to digital, to my phone for capturing jewelry photos. Whether you’re selling your jewelry online or simply posting photos to social media, I’ve got a few tips to share on […]
10 Jun 2016 No Comments
Wake up and smell the beadies! It’s an excellent day to do some bead shopping, heck it’s Bead and Button Show weekend! In case you aren’t yet familiar, the Bead and Button Show is the largest bead show in the country. It’s always the second weekend of June, held in Milwaukee, full of great […]
07 Jun 2016 No Comments
Tassels, hoops and cup chain. Ohhhhhhh. My. We are about to make wire hoop earrings. Candie Cooper here with a project that is all about summer loving nights. These Tropicana wire hoop earrings were featured in the Fall issue of Stringing magazine and I also taught a class on them at Bead Fest April. I’ve […]
22 Jun 2016 No Comments
Make Mermaid Jewelry
There’s something tranquil when you can see the sky meeting the sea. A solid line that looks like it could go forever… Yin and Yang. Candie Cooper here with a DIY mermaid necklace project I’m calling “Mermaid Sky.” It’s peaceful, yet makes a stylish splash with its sea-themed jewelry making findings and dark bead colors. […]
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by jessejamesbeadsblog in bead trends, candie cooper, DIY, Let's Be Mermaids! Tags: Mermaid Jewelry