In this tutorial I will show you how to use the Concho dies for the Sizzix Jewelry Studio Tool. We will make a trendy concho pendant necklace with a tassel.
Riveted Floral with the Sizzix Jewelry Tool
Designing with the Sizzix Jewelry Studio tool has been a lot of fun. There are so many projects to make with this tool. Today I wanted to show you how to cut the floral shape and rivet it together with a filigree piece.
Favorite Bead Shops
Your Favorite Bead Shops from around the country.
I asked and you answered. Over on the Candie Cooper Facebook page I asked for your list of favorite bead shops and you didn’t disapoint.
Take this list with you the next time you are making travel plans and be sure to stop at some of these locations. I know I will be adding a few to my travel list.
[Read more…]Coffee With Candie Bead Fest Tacoma 2018
It is that time again. Bead Fest Tacoma is just around the corner. As always I will be hosting Coffee with Candie before the event on Saturday morning. Join me and other jewelry lovers for some coffee and conversation.
Make sure that you register for the correct goodie bag. Read through the whole post to make sure you get on the right list.
Coffee With Candie LIVE Event:
Coffee with Candie will be held from 9 to 10 AM in the lobby of the convention center just next to the Bead Fest registration area. This is not a Bead Fest event–you can register by through the link below. Registration is only for those that will be attending the event. Can’t make it to the event? Keep reading for your chance to get a SWAG bag.
Coffee with Candie PLUS Make and Take sponsored by:
- Beadalon
- The Lipstick Ranch
- Dakota Stones
- Shipwreck Beads
- Tierra Cast
- Jesse James Beads
- Impress Art
- Vintaj Salvage
- Vintaj
- Leather Cord USA
Cost is $20 per person and you must pick up your swag bag in person.
Bead Fest Tacoma Candie Cooper Classes:
If you will be attending the event live why don’t you join me in class? Check out all of the Candie Cooper Bead Fest Tacoma classes on the Bead Fest website and register for one, or two or all of them.
Classes are sponsored by Beadalon, Dakota Stones and Sizzix and LeatherCord USA. Be sure to head over to the sponsor’s pages and show them some love. Without them I wouldn’t be able to bring you these great classes at an AMAZING price.
Wild at Heart SWAG Bags:
Don’t worry if you can’t make it to the event, I haven’t forgot about you. For those that aren’t able to make it to live event we will be selling SAWG bags right here on the blog. By clicking the purchase link you will be taken to PayPal to fill out your information and pay the invoice.
There are 150 SWAG bags for those of you who can’t make the event. In order to make it fair for everyone to have a chance to purchase the SWAG bag we will be listing 75 of them at 9am EST and another 75 at 9pm EST. There is only one link to purchase. We will update the quantity with the second set of 75 at 9pm.
If you don’t get a bag at the first release please mark your calendar and check back for the second release. Please do NOT send us a message saying that you missed the bags at 9am, you will have a second chance in the evening. When the bags are sold out we are sold out.
PLEASE ONLY ONE BAG PER PERSON. Let’s all be kind and only take one bag per person. This will allow everyone a better chance of getting a bag. Thank you for understanding. SWAG bags are $20 plus $7 shipping. These will be sent in small priority boxes after the event is over.
Must Have Jewelry Making Tool from Sizzix The Jewelry Studio Tool
Many of you have recently seen me use the Sizzix Jewelry Studio tool and dies when doing some of my jewelry creations.
I want to let you know that the Sizzix Jewelry Studio tool is a very versatile tool that helps you cut, emboss and design various DIY jewelry creations.
How to Make Eye Pin Loops
One of the jewelry supplies you might have are eye pin wires. You can purchase these in different colors and lengths or you could make your own. Today I want to share with you how to make your own simple loop eye pin wires for your next project.
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