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Viva Frida: The Inspiration Behind an Iconic Bead Collection

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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by jessejamesbeadsblog in bead history, bead trends, beads, sarah james

Hop to It! Easter Jewelry Ideas

29 Mar 2017 No Comments

Hop to It! Easter Jewelry Ideas

Here comes Peter Cottontail, hoppin’ down the beady trail!  Yes, spring is in the air and we’ve got hand-painted bunny beads in stock and ready to hop into your jewelry designs! Here are a few Easter inspired jewelry ideas using these adorable ceramic bunnies found in our new Victorian Garden Inspiration Mix.  Adorable Easter Bunny […]

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by Danielle May in candie cooper, DIY, Jewelry making, necklace Tags: easter, easter ideas, easter jewelry, easter projects, spring, spring has sprung

Spring Has Sprung

28 Mar 2017 No Comments

Spring Has Sprung

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 […]

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by Danielle May in bead trends, beads, holiday, inspiration Tags: spring, spring has sprung

The World’s Most Unique Beads and Amazing Jewelry Components

03 Oct 2016 8 Comments

The World’s Most Unique Beads and Amazing Jewelry Components

Hello friends! Our mission at JesseJamesBeads.com is bring you with the most unique beads and jewelry components. We travel the world in search of the next greatest thing in jewelry making, and also create our own beads and components to offer you something that is truly amazing and unique. JJB has just returned from our […]

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by jessejamesbeadsblog in inspiration, Jesse James Beads, jewelry designer, new beads, sarah james, unique beads Tags: buying beads, global beads, how its made, how to buy beads, how to design beads, new BEADS, where beads come from

Budget Beading – Three Easy and Inexpensive Jewelry Projects

06 Jul 2016 1 Comment

Budget Beading – Three Easy and Inexpensive Jewelry Projects

Looking to make some inexpensive jewelry? Well then it is your lucky day. Jesse James Beads is in the midst of their biggest clearance sale yet. Cage crystal beads and colorful connectors and beaded chain…oh my! And there’s even more, like large holed beads, bead strands and pendants up to 75% off. Check out the […]

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by jessejamesbeadsblog in bracelet, candie cooper, DIY, Jesse James Beads, Jewelry making, necklace, sale, sarah james, unique beads Tags: bead clearance, bead sale, how to make earrings, how to make jewelry, how to make trendy jewelry, inexpensive jewelry projects, jesse james beads sale, quick and easy jewelry

Make Mermaid Jewelry

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

Say Cheese!  Three Easy Tips for Taking Good Jewelry Photos

11 Jun 2016 4 Comments

Say Cheese! Three Easy Tips for Taking Good Jewelry Photos

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 […]

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by jessejamesbeadsblog in bead tutorial, Uncategorized Tags: bead blog, candie cooper, how to photograph jewelry, jewelry photos, photographing jewelry, photos, taking jewelry photos

Coffee with Candie at the Bead and Button Show

10 Jun 2016 No Comments

Coffee with Candie at the Bead and Button Show

  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 […]

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by jessejamesbeadsblog in customers, feel good beads, Jesse James Beads, sarah james Tags: bead sale, free shipping for beads, jewelry ideas, jewelry party, meet the designer

Get Jiggy With It and Make Wire Hoop Earrings

07 Jun 2016 No Comments

Get Jiggy With It and Make Wire Hoop Earrings

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 […]

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by jessejamesbeadsblog in bead tutorial, candie cooper, tassel Tags: handmade hoop earrings, handmade hoops, how to make earrings, statement earrings, summer earrings, tassel earrings, tassel jewelry, wire hoop earrings

Bead. Sip. Repeat. Let’s Make DIY Wine Charms!

26 May 2016 No Comments

Bead. Sip. Repeat. Let’s Make DIY Wine Charms!

Bead. Sip. Repeat. That’s what I’m thinking for Memorial weekend!  Who is with me?! Candie Cooper here with a project that I’m absolutely smitten with:  Drink Catchers.  Ok, they’re diy wine charms, but with all the fringe and spirit these things pack, I’m calling them drink catchers because they remind me of the fun boho dream catchers I’ve […]

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by jessejamesbeadsblog in beads, candie cooper, DIY

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