Wabash, IN– Visit Wabash County is excited to announce that their exclusive ornament will be available for purchase on November 1st beginning at 10am. 2019 ornament artisan Candie Cooper created prints of the iconic Wabash Courthouse from an old postcard and added her creative twist to make the scene pop. Seventh in a series, each Wabash Courthouse ornament has been intricately assembled in Wabash, IN.
“My love of sparkle and nostalgia inspired this year’s ornament design. Antiquing in downtown Wabash started when I was a kid with my grandparents, and there’s just something about the patina and surfaces on vintage pieces that tell a story and have always stood out to me,” said Cooper. “It could be the sparkle from an old chandelier, lace from your Grandma’s trim stash, or a courthouse postcard from your Grandpa’s collection. When you look at the ornament, I hope you’re also reminded of happy memories. I love my hometown and was honored to design this ornament for you.”
A native of Wabash, Candie Cooper is a jewelry designer with a passion for combining unique materials and color combinations, inspired by extensive travel and her years living in China. Candie is the author of Necklace-ology (Lark Books 2012), Metalworking 101 for Beaders (Lark Books 2009), Felted Jewelry (Lark Books 2007), and Designer Needle Felting (Lark Books 2007). Candie has appeared on the PBS television show Beads, Baubles and Jewels and hosts daily Facebook Live shows focusing on living a creative lifestyle. In 2018 she launched a collection produced in Africa as part of the Women-Supporting-Women business movement and a collection of artisan market goods in Hobby Lobby. Candie teaches jewelry-making workshops around the country and she also runs an Etsy shop out of her small cottage house in Wabash that was built in the 1800s. Candie earned a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education and Fine Arts from Purdue University.
“I am very excited to feature local artisan Candie Cooper this year,” said Jennifer Long-Dillon, tourism manager for Visit Wabash County. “Her passion for design and love for her hometown is displayed in every handmade ornament. The courthouse is such an iconic and important piece of history in Wabash County, and I am absolutely thrilled with how the 2019 ornament turned out.”
A limited quantity of 100 ornaments will be available for purchase beginning November 1st at 10am for $25.00 each and will be available on a first come, first served basis. Ornaments can be purchased online at VisitWabashCounty.com and picked up at the Welcome Center at your convenience. You may also call (260) 563-7171 or stop by the Welcome Center located at 221 S. Miami St. Wabash, IN to purchase. Ornaments may be picked up at time of purchase and payment is due upon receipt.
Visit Wabash County is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit 501(c)(4) organization that is dedicated to marketing Wabash County via its assets and attractions to destination travelers, special event travelers, business travelers, and group travel leaders. For more information about Visit Wabash County, please visit www.visitwabashcounty.com or call us at 260-563-7171.