Classy Cowgirl Corral News
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Gifts for Bling Loving Moms
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Mothers Day will be here before you know it. So, what do you give to your bling loving mom, wife, girlfriend, or sister that won't break the bank? And how do you know if you made the right choice? Fear not, our gift guide is here! -
Behind the Scenes: When Only Custom Earrings Would Do
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Yes, there are such times when only custom bling would do. So, what do you do then? Why, turn to someone who can make custom bling for you. -
When The Show Doesn't Go On
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The show must go on, they say. That's not always the case, especially when organizers are completely dumbfounded by all the new public health rules which differ from state to state and from county to county, sometimes without rhyme or reason. The easiest thing to do when faced with potential lawsuits and exorbitant fines is to cancel the event, refund the vendor fees, and swallow the loss hoping things will get better next year. -
Behind the Scenes: New Year, New Bling
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With the new year getting off to a roaring start, it's time again to take you behind the scenes and show you what's new at the Buckaroo Bling studio. If you follow this blog and Buckaroo Bling online shop with any regularity, you'll know that the original Dream Catchers collection is getting retired in 2020. So what's next? Read on to find out. -
Say Goodbye to Dream Catchers Collection
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As the year comes to a close, some other good things must also come to an end. Our original Dream Catchers Collection is getting retired. Why, you may ask. What's next, you may wonder. So, here are the responses to your questions... and a closeout sale. -
Happy Thanksgiving! Have A Slice of Discount Pie!
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Go get a slice of discount pie to top off your Thanksgiving celebrations! Whether you are in the U.S. or maybe in Canada, Australia, or New Zealand, I've got a slice of discount pie waiting in Buckaroo Bling online shop with your name on it. All you've got to do is purchase any 2 or more items and plug in coupon code at checkout. -
56 Days Till Christmas
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Can you believe it? There are only 56 days left till Christmas. Only 56 days to plan, only 56 days to shop, only 56 days to wrap gifts... But, before panic sets in, let me get you in on a piece of information that'll make your gift shopping and gift wrapping much easier and more rewarding this year. -
Behind The Scenes: Designing For A Rodeo Queen
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If you're too old to become a rodeo queen, design jewelry for one! That was my thinking when I approached Kayla, the reigning Miss Rodeo Montana 2019.
Kayla is the first Kalispell rodeo queen in a lot of years, more than anyone cares to count. So, the whole community rallied around her to support her quest in the Miss Rodeo USA pageant. There were fundraising galas, big company donations and sponsorships, but what could a small, independent jewelry designer do to help support the local rodeo queen?
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Behind The Scenes - The Mystery of Color Matching
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Many of you are curious to know how I choose colors for my designs. The process has several components to it. First, when I am initially designing a collection, I sometimes look at color trend forecasts for the coming year. I don't do it too often, as western designs usually include a rather limited number of colors that don't bend much to the fashion trends the rest of the world follows.
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Year End Musings And Sale
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2018 was both a challenging year and a year filled with blessings for me. My little family and I rang in 2018 in South Dakota, full of uncertainty as to what the year will bring. We will be welcoming 2019 in northwest Montana with lots of hopes and dreams. How about you? -
Size Matters
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Jewelry industry has standards regarding necklace lengths, which are usually measured in even numbers (e.g. 16” or 24”), although different designers may deviate from this and offer necklaces in custom lengths. Here are the basic standard options.
