28 Mar 2017 No Comments
A. Island Paradise Strand #2 $8.99 Now Just $8.09 B. Hazelnut Strand #2 $8.99 Now Just $8.09 C. Pink Garden Vintage Strand $6.99 D. Large Acrylic Pendant $11.99 E. Pink Yarrow Agate Connector Pair $4.99 Now Just $4.49 F. Antique Gold Flower Pendant $1.99 Now Just $1.39 G. Orange and Black Butterfly Wing Pendant $8.95 H. Lapis Blue Inspiration Mix $8.99 […]
22 Jun 2016 No Comments
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. […]
24 May 2016 No Comments
Did you know that an elephant with an upward trunk is a lucky symbol? I love symbolism and adding meaningful components to DIY jewelry projects. Candie Cooper here to show you a new kit on the Jesse James Beads site that allows you to easily make your own elephant earrings and necklace set. This bohemian […]
17 May 2016 No Comments
African style beads and trade beads are so popular in current DIY jewelry making. You know the style – rustic texture with vibrant colors, marked with very rhythmic, tribal patterns. These trade beads have been around for a very long time. Trade beads date back to as early as the 15th century and were used […]
27 Apr 2016 1 Comment
Like everyone, the sudden passing of Prince has made mine and everyone at JesseJamesBeads.com hearts’ ache. As artists, we are lucky to be able to express our sadness through our creativity. Here is a necklace I created as a small Prince Purple Rain Necklace Homage and a letter of sorts to him. Dear Prince, Through […]
04 Mar 2016 1 Comment
Unique basic beading supplies have arrived! Guys, I am so excited about this new beading supply collection – Czech fire polish, smooth druks, glass pearls and more. We have a rainbow of basic supplies in the new Bead Basics Collection – and trust, these beads are anything but basic. Foil finishes, dip-dyed coats, metallic coated […]
24 Feb 2016 No Comments
The multi layered necklace is so hot right now. Chains in multiple tiers resting so perfectly against fabric is such a timeless yet trendy look. This season multiple layered necklaces are so in. Stack it up baby! When it comes to this season’s jewelry trends, more is more. And hallelujah for that! Gypsy style has […]
18 Feb 2016 8 Comments
Jesse James Beads is getting red carpet ready this week with an easy – and very fancy – earring project! Sarah James here, and I am so excited to share this super easy earring project with you. Candie Cooper and some of our other beading friends are having a “Get Oscars Ready Blog Hop” today. […]
17 Feb 2016 No Comments
Beady Babes Sarah James and Candie Cooper just returned from their Tuscon travels, and did they ever come baring beautiful new rustic jewelry making components! And that’s just the beginning. There’s tons of new jewelry components for your to feast your creative eyes on. We are working ’round the bead clock to get these pretty […]
10 May 2017 No Comments
Viva Frida: The Inspiration Behind an Iconic Bead Collection
Frida Kahlo, self-taught artist and fire-pistol of a human being. Frida is an inspiration; a woman that has made the most out of life , hardships and all, and came out shining in the most beautiful of ways. Frida Kahlo was so purely herself, and anyone that didn’t like it could get out of the […]
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