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Halloween Treat Box Idea

September 30, 2013 By candiecooper 5 Comments

Thanks Laura Kelly for inviting me to this fun blog hop that shows ideas for using vintage popcorn boxes in your Halloween crafts! I kept my project simple, using what I had on hand to make a little treat for my sister and nephew.

The first thing I did was dry brush the popcorn box with black paint. I like seeing the original surfaces of stuff like this so I kept it light! Also, if you like this little rat check out this video with lots of Halloween ideas.

This box was tall and skinny which equals top-heavy when you load it up. Fill it with something heavy–like Snickers!

I have little things like this pin I made coming out my ears. I stuck it to the front because I know my sister would like having it for her jean jacket this fall. You can make your own super easy! Check out my Mod Podge Video on how to make these fabric flowers!

Fill it up with fun treats and that’s all there is to it!

No, wait…there’s more!

Enter here to win a $100 to Disney so you can load up on movies!

See the rest of the hop ideas here!

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Happy Halloween!

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Books I’ve Written

July 28, 2013 By candiecooper 2 Comments

I am the author of several best-selling books. Here they are in order of release with more information:

Necklaceology: How to Make Chokers, Lariats, Ropes & More (Sept 2012) –

Designer Needle Felting: Contemporary Styles, Easy Techniques (March 2010) –

Metalworking 101 for Beaders: Create Custom Findings, Pendants & Projects (Sept 2009) –

Felted Jewelry: 20 Stylish Designs (April 2007) –

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Classes, Online and TV

July 28, 2013 By candiecooper 13 Comments

I’ve been teaching classes and hosting

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CLASSES

I’ve taught classes for Craftsy, ad.f d.f .df .d f.d f. See all of courses here.

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ONLINE

Plaid videos

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TELEVISION

Hands On Crafts for Kids – adfdf

Candie’s other show –

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Custom Designs

July 28, 2013 By candiecooper 4 Comments

I’ve designed jewelry and kids’ crafts projects for some of the largest companies in the craft industry. Here’s a sampling of my work.Sari Silk Necklace: This is a small sampling of what you can find in my Craftsy.com class, Beading with Wire, Chain and Leather. In my class, I take you through a beginner course of jewelry making. You’ll also learn how to connect ribbons, leather, and chain to your jewelry designs.

The Best Things Come in Threes: This is a statement necklace I designed for Jesse James Beads for a class at Bead Fest Spring 2014. I wanted the design to be luxuriously playful. Rawr!

A Charmed Life: Around my small town, I’m known for using found objects in my custom designs. I can take your grandma’s vintage jewelry and give it new life. This charm bracelet is just one fancy example. Send me an email if you’re interested in a custom piece of your own.Metal-worked Cuff Collection: Since 2013, I’ve been appearing on Jewelry Television’s Jewel School for Beadalon. I specialize in trendy fashion jewelry with a touch of your own style blended in.Birds on Knotted Leather: For the past five years, I’ve made regular appearances on the PBS beading television series, Beads, Baubles and Jewels. It’s a passion to teach others how to make beautiful jewelry with easy and fascinating techniques. See me on the show here.Boutique Style Jewelry-The Candie Cooper Collection: When I’m not working for the craft and hobby industry, I’m designing pieces for my own collection. I sell these pieces to boutique shops. Contact me if you’re interested in a wholesale order.

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NYC Craft Attitude Cuff

April 16, 2013 By candiecooper Leave a Comment

This is my favorite shade of green! Chartreuse. Mmmm. Love it! You can find cuff blanks like this at Hobby Lobby. I jazzed this one up with a picture I took in Times Square printed on Craft Attitude. Tip: For darker colored surfaces like this, paint the surface where the photo will sit with white Folk Art acrylic paint. I adhered the image with an Elmer’s permanent glue stick and added gems with Mod Podge.

The studio is getting an over haul this week. It was a mess of bags and bobbles. EVERYWHERE. Just know, if you have stashes of stuff that you’re embarassed about, YOU are not alone! I will say that if you want to address it, find a good friend that you can chat and clean with. It makes the time go faster. When I clean by myself, I think things like I should have done this…or that…. then I wouldn’t be in this mess. But, that’s negative energy that can’t creep into your brain as easily if you have a buddy. Brick by brick, things are getting organized. We can do this!

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Craft Attitude Wedding

April 10, 2013 By candiecooper Leave a Comment

March 23rd was the big day! We had a blast! It was everything we hoped for and dreamed about. Married life is good too! We loved our wedding so much—I’ll post more pictures later and there are tons on FB. Thanks to Emily P for taking these sweet photos. Recently I got back to making my altered books. That’s how I can tell I’m really happy–the creative juices flow rapidly. I’m having a blast cutting paper and completely addicted to Washi tape.

I’ve been traveling a bunch still working for so many fascinating companies–Plaid, Activa, Craft Attitude, Craftsy.com, FloraCraft, KS Productions and JTV for Beadalon.

In the evenings, that gives me time to print out images to work into one of my altered books or projects like this:

This is a vintage prism with a Craft Attitude image on the back side. I used Mod Podge Dimensional Magic to adhere the CA to the prism. It’s beautiful in a window or in wedding decorations because the image is perfectly translucent and vibrant.

With the wedding, I can’t help but look back to when we first met. This picture was snapped a month after officially dating. I made a little ring using this image and the Craft Attitude too.

I love how the silver metal finish comes through. That’s what makes the Attitude films special–they pick up texture and finishes. I got the ring from Amate Studios. I may end up sealing it with Envirotex Lite so it has a protective resin on top. Well, it’s back to work. I just wanted to share these ideas with you. Let me know if you ever have questions on the Craft Attitude film. I’m happy to help!! And thanks for all the well wishes on the wedding. The cards and notes have filled us with joy. Thank you.

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Saucy DIY Earrings with Craft Attitude

April 9, 2013 By candiecooper 1 Comment

These earrings were begging for a Craft Attitude makeover!!

I took the earrings apart and printed an image full of foliage onto Jewelry Attitude film from The Graphics Fairy. Thank the Lord for the Graphics Fairy. I love vintage anything and her site is a playground for vintage lovers! The earrings had a smooth side and a textured side–I glued my CA piece on the smooth side.