04 Sep 2014 1 Comment
Helloooo beautiful people! We are two weeks back from Bead Fest and still reeling in the sparkly vibe from such an amazing fest and shopping expo. Did you get to see us at Bead Fest? If so, thank you SO much for coming out! We had a blast with you 🙂 If not, may we […]
15 Aug 2014 No Comments
“Girl, you betta’ work” – Someone cue the RuPaul! Hey ladies, it’s Sarah James popping by to tell you about the super fab party JJB is about to throw at Bead Fest. It’s hard to believe another Bead Fest Philly is upon us, how the time flies! This year’s Bead Fest is an extra special […]
26 Mar 2014 No Comments
In Tucson at the To Bead True Blue show, Sarah and I set to finding some fabulous pendants to match our big, glorious, beads. This bird was one of our finds. Here’s how I used it in a necklace using a basic crimping technique. Let’s go! You will need: 3 strands of JJBs, pendant, 49 […]
29 Oct 2014 No Comments
DIY Retro Bakelite Inspired Necklace
Hi folks, Candie here with a jewelry making project idea! As a long time collector of vintage jewelry, I was immediately smitten with this acrylic chain, now available on the Jesse James Beads website–available in tortoise shell and black.. It’s super in quality and the design possibilities are endless. Slightly transparent too, so it catches […]
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