Thursday, February 19, 2015

The 2nd Blog Hop - Follow 50+ Jewelry Lines Being Created!


FIRST THINGS FIRST:

--->>   This is the Second Blog Hop of the Very First B'sue Boutiques Build A Line Design Challenge!
--->>   At the very end of this post you will find the Full List of Participating Designers and all of our Blogs.

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In case we haven't met:
I'm Jennifer Merrill Williams, Jewelry Designer and Lifelong Artist.

Blogging with my "mews," Rocky the Silver Tiger Cat 


I'm not exactly "Building A Line" over here. It's more like "Birthing A Line." Brenda Sue Lansdowne of B'Sue Boutiques is mentoring - midwifing? - all of us throughout this three-month challenge. She's honed her training skills with an array of classes, online tutorials and videos. She is motivating and encouraging, yet practical and down-to-earth. A winning combo -  and she likes cats!

In the Birthing analogy I would be about six months along at this point in the challenge. Except I'm not. I'm just starting to show.

Last month I posted about the vintage beaded jewelry that inspires my line, and my lifelong love affair with jewelry. I envisioned a line of necklaces that evoke vintage elegance.

Since then I've been building the foundation for my LoveBeadz Classic Remix jewelry line.

My Dad was a contractor as a young adult and he had several houses built for our family. From my four-year-old perspective, building a foundation meant digging a lot and producing some wonderful mud!
 
I've spent hours digging around to find just the right components:
Beads and findings from B'sue Boutiques.


 Swarovski pearls and crystals. Oooh-la-la!

Vintage Moonglow, faux pearl and enameled filigree beads.  

 Vintage Italian Lucite beads.
 
I chose a brown and bronze color palette for the first series of pieces in the LoveBeadz Classic Remix line. The color palette gave a strict focus to my search for components.
(This in itself was an accomplishment!)
All the findings and metal beads for the first series have a Brass Ox or Antique Brass finish.
 
I've spent hours getting organized so I can find what I need without rummaging:
 
This is a great tote with four divided storage drawers and top compartment.
Unfortunately the drawers were full of beads I had to return to my stash [tedious but necessary].
 It was important to clear some additional space on my worktable.
Now there's plenty of room for the storage tote along with a design mat.

 Only after all this was accomplished did I feel ready to start designing my first piece.


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Participating Designers and their Blogs:

Brenda Sue Lansdowne
Jewelry Making Outside the Box
http://www.bsueboutiques.typepad.com/


Marcia Tuzzolino
Aurora Designs
http://auroradesignsjewelryblog.me./

Jann Tague
Clever Designs by Jann
https://janntague.wordpress.com/

Judy King
Apt To Wander Studio
https://apttowander.wordpress.com/

Linzi Alford
Magpie in the Sky, Spoil Heap Tales
http://magpieintheskyspoilheaptales.blogspot.co.uk/

Cynthia Wainscott
Exotic Peru
http://exoticperujewelry.blogspot.com

Carole Carlson
Beadsophisticate
https://beadsophisticate.wordpress.com

Lynn Stinten
Dragonzwench
http://www.dragonzwench.blogspot.com/

Marica Zammit
Bead Lovelies
http://www.beadlovelies.com

Catherine Shattuck
VRBrose
http://www.vrbrose.wordpress.com

Micheale Collie
The Vintage Gem
http://thevintagegem.blogspot.com

Mary Craig
Jewelry Alchemy
http://jewelryalchemy.wordpress.com

Lee Koopman
Strega Jewelry
http://stregajewellry.wordpress.com

Erin Whitacre
Shattered Time Jewelry
http://shatteredtimejewelry.wordpress.com

Monica Casady
MJCasady Copper Works
http://monica-casady.squarespace.com/blog/

Leila West
Leila Nicole Designs
http://leilanicoledesigns.blogspot.com/

Cindy Peterson
Howling Dog Jewelry
http://howlingdogjewelry1.blogspot.com


Leila Belcher
Leila Bee Designs
http://leilabeedesigns.wordpress.com


Gloria Allen
Wings and Beads
http://www.wingsandbeads.blogspot.com/

Pamela Anger
Novegatti Designs
http://novegattidesigns.blogspot.com/

Tammy Adams
Paisley Lizard
http://www.paisleylizard.com/blog

Lynda O'Mara
Once Upon a Line
http://www.lomaracreative.com/Blog.php

Elizabeth Hildreth
Mad Scientists Designs
http://madscientistsdesigns.blogspot.com

Dana Hickey
Wind Dancer Studios
http://magpieapproved.blogspot.com

Janet Calardo
Jan Lea Designs
http://janleadesigns.blogspot.com/

Maria Clark
Sweet Willow Design
http://www.sweetwillowdesigns.blogspot.com

Lori Beekman
B.Accessorized
https://baccessorized.wordpress.com/

Jennifer Kroeger
Relic Charm
https://reliccharm.wordpress.com/

Amy Jorgensen
Hoarder's Corner
http://amemedesigns.wordpress.com

Robin Reed
Handcrafted Bead Designs
http://artistryhcbd.indiemade.com/

Ingrid Anderson
Lilis Gems
http://lilisgems.wordpress.com/

Louise O'Shields
Desire Divine Jewels
http://desiredivinejewels.blogspot.com/

Susan Killam
Killam Creative
http://www.KillamCreative.blogspot.com

Mary Katherine Deis
The Rose Sword: Artisan and Vintage Collectible Jewelry
http://theroseswordmdeis.blogspot.com

Nike Bottalico
Objects and Oddities
http://nikebottalico.com/

Susan Bowerman
Woodside Wireworks
www.woodsidewireworks.com

Kristy Le
Kristy Le Trendy Jewelry Designs
http://trendyjewelryle.blogspot.com/

Jan Peters
Stylized Vintage
http://stylizedvintage.blogspot.com

Mitzie Crider
Needful Luxuries Occasional Blog
http://needfulluxuries.blogspot.com/

Gina Hockett
Freestyle Elements
http://www.freestyleelements.blogspot.com

Linda Anderson
From the Bead Board
http://fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com

Alexandra Sefton
Imaginary Jewelry and Altered Art
http://wilywolverine.blogspot.com/

Melida Boman
The Journey of Pens and Things
http://thejourneyofpensandthings.blogspot.com

Teresa Schurter
TreeZ'S. Treasurs
http://treezstreazurs.com

Melissa Latimer
Smithed Up
http://smithedup.blogspot.com/

Renee Hong
Fine and Dandy Jewelry and Art
http://fineanddandyjewelry.blogspot.com

Nadine Edris
Moondance Jewelry
http://moondancejewelrymaine.blogspot.com

Lori Meyer
Parisienne Girl
https://parisiennegirldesign.wordpress.com/2015/01

Jennifer Merrill Williams
Artists of All Stripes
http://artistsofallstripes.blogspot.com

Denise Lussier Poirier
Jewelry By Denise
http://jewelrybydenise.wordpress.com

Renee Allen
Small Stuff Design
http://www.smallstuffdesign.com

Autumn Adams
Autumn Dawns
http://autumndawns.com/

Elizabeth Owens
1996 Shabby Lane
http://1996shabbylane.blogspot.com

Kat BarronMiller
Midnight Kat Productions Art Jewelry
http://mkpbeadart.blogspot.com

Sandra Ballard
Mama San's Mojo
http://mamasansmojo.blogspot.com/

Coral Law
http://abcoraldesign.blogspot.com

42 comments:

  1. Love your tote. Great idea to keep everything organized and within easy reach.

    Some gorgeous findings there from B'sue too - love those filigree beads. Can't wait to see how you'll be using them in your designs.

    All the best!

    Marica Zammit
    Bead Lovelies

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  2. Those beads are gorgeous! Have fun! ~Melissa

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  3. Love those colors! I do find it helpful to restrict myself in some way when shopping, otherwise everything ends up in my cart!

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  4. LOve the colors that you are using. The mink colored beads are luscious!

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  5. I love your artistic design process. And I'm so glad you're now showing I can't wait for the birth of your jewelry line. Your sense of humor in writing is just delightful and it made me giggle through the whole blog. I think your color choices great and I am glad it gives you much focus. Thank you for sharing your story

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  6. Wonderful blog. Beautifully written! I love your chosen color scheme. I know it will be beautiful. Can't wait for "show and tell" time.

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  7. Now that's a teaser!! Loving the progress/process shots and looking forward to the reveal!

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  8. Waiting with anticipation to see your creations! You've got some lovely materials to work with!

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  9. Such lovely beads! Looking forward to seeing what you create with all your lovely and well organized supplies! ~Ingrid

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  10. Love your colors! Can't wait to see what develops!

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  11. Wonderful colors and textures - I can't wait to see the finished pieces!

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  12. It sure is a process, isn't it?

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  13. You've assembled a wonderful stash -- LOVE the vintage Italian beads! And it's always good to see everyone's feline (and/or canine) assistants. I look forward to seeing how your components come together. ~mary

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  14. Love your components. The beads are beautiful! Glad you are "coming right along"! Gina H

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  15. Organization is the first step! I love organizing my stash almost as much as making things with it.

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  16. Help--you're teasing us and we can't get up! Really looking forward to seeing what you create. LOVE the birthing analogy with Brenda as the midwife--too funny! :):)

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  17. Looking forward to seeing your finished line!

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  18. Thank you for your gracious and complimentary comments.

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  19. Love your choices, Jennifer, and all that organization makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. LOL! Can't wait to see what you come up with.

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  20. You are so organized. I think I spend time each day digging! Looking forward to seeing what you create!

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  21. Gorgeous color palette. And good plan to focus on one color theme at a time. I find myself easily distracted by too many possibilities when looking at my bead storage. Knowing before I look that only certain colors are "on the table" would be a big time saver.

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  22. Jennifer your blog post story is just so on point!! I love how you describe the birthing of your line like that is such a great description for sure!! Your work is always awesome and your line will be just as stunning as well!!!! ~Louise

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  23. Your analogy of birthing the line and Brenda being the midwife is so true. I love the components you've gathered. It looks like your organized and ready to go. Looking forward to seeing some pieces. Glad that Rocky is helping!

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  24. Such a great array of components. Really like the bronze and brown color palette. Can't wait to see the final collection.

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  25. Success is near....I can feel it! Keep going!

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  26. sometimes it takes longer to pick out just the right components than to make the piece of jewelry.

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  27. Can't wait to see your finished line!

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  28. Ah love your work, your style and the colors! I cannot wait to see your full line. So happy to be on this birthing process with you~
    Best Wishes
    ~nike

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  29. Those Vintage Italian Lucite Beads are just LOVELY! I'm anxious to see your finished line :-)

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  30. I love your sense of humor it tickles me and I love your design theme. I love the color pallet you chose it's just beautiful and I can't wait for the birth of your whole line. XOXO!

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  31. Love the beads and the colors and all of the work you have done to get here! Love what I can see of your first design!!! Cant wait to see more!!! Have a Blessed Day!!!

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  32. What can I say, your a tease leaving me hanging and no pieces to drool over after seeing that lovely pallete.loving the color and components you chose. I agree it does take a lot of time hunting down components so your piece comes out like you see it in your head. See you in hop 3

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  33. You are teasing us! showing but now showing! ;-)

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  34. Bronze and brown --with a little pink, perhaps?-- is lush. Nice color choices!

    Cheers,
    Susan

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  35. Jennifer, I've spent hours digging thru my stash of years & way too much shopping too! At least you had your kitty to help. I think figuring out what to use and where is half the battle or the first 9 mos of the process. It looks like you're really ready to take off now. Its taken me all this time to choose what I wanted to use with my B'Sue's pieces as well, here's hoping it's all systems go from here!

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  36. Love your design supplies. Looking forward to seeing your finished line.

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  37. Love your color scheme for this first round. Looking forward to seeing the finished pieces next month.

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  38. You seem very organised and love your colour and item choices- look forward to seeing your line next month, Linzi

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  39. I wish I was that organized! Can't wait to see the results. :-) ~Elizabeth

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  40. Love the vintage pieces you're using with B'sue's components. Can't wait to see your finished line!

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  41. Wonderful post, Jennifer, and I love all of the components you're working with .... love vintage beads, especially mixed with B'Sue brass. Looking forward to seeing your whole line. ;)

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  42. Great "foundation" analogy, you've got a solid one to build on here; and a nice color palette to work with. Can't wait to see the final results!

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