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  • Wrap up the summer!

    It’s the height of summer and that means from coast to coast, music festivals are filling to capacity with people eager to show off their best in casual boho-vintage attire. America’s most fashionable festival, Coachella, has cultivated a confident 70’s inspired image that is both stylish and comfortable enough for the soaring desert temperatures. Celebrities and music lovers flock to this event from miles away to share in the culture, food, and festivities. Music and fashion have long come together to inspire others to tap into their creativity and express themselves. Summer festival accessories have made a huge impact on ...

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  • Can't forget the guys!

     

    With Father's Day being Sunday (don't forget;-) we wanted to make this week's blog about a simple and yet manly design that has been worn for years. The square knot bracelet is a quick learn and can make a wide variety of designs. All you really need is some cord and a few beads. I chose two different styles of hemp because I feel the natural look is a very suitable for most male tastes. Leather, cotton and even parachute cord can be used too to create different textures and looks. The larger natural hemp creates a wider ...

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  • A Romantically Rustic Bracelet

    This week we are welcoming our good friend Carol Heppner to the Cousin Design Blog. She has always been a great supporter and we are so happy so has created such a wonderful tutorial to share with all of us. 


    On my desk sits aged-copper chains and findings from Cousins®.  They have a wonderful patina and I am drawn to their rustic charm.  There can be no doubt, they must be the base on which I will build my bracelet. 

    Contrast and asymmetry are the main elements of my signature style, so I quickly focus on the smooth Perles de ...

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  • Make the Connection Preview!

    Check out Cousin's newest concept, arriving in stores this spring!


    Make the Connection consists of three different jewelry elements: short connectors, long connectors and pendants. Simple snaps on each end connect the pieces and let you mix and match to create different jewelry pieces, using no tools at all!

    We have created a gallery on our Facebook page where we will be uploading samples created by our designers.  You can visit the gallery simply by clicking Here.


    We LOVE your feedback everyone! Have a Happy New Year & we'll see you in 2012 :-)

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Jewelry Techniques: Split Rings

In this video you'll see how easy it is to utilize split rings in your jewelry making!

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