It's finally here--The Final Reveal of my whole New Jewelry Line for the Build a Line Challenge Class I've been taking for the past 3 months from the incomparable Brenda Sue Lansdowne--our mentor, teacher and wonderful guide through this amazing journey!
Brenda has so generously shared her vast experience and wisdom with us, and been such an inspiration to the other 55 classmates and me. It's been fun, it's been agonizing-- sometimes I thought I'd never come up with 5 cohesive pieces for a new line at different price points with my theme of: Imagine the Colors of Nature, using components from Brenda Sue's shop. I've learned more than I even realize at this point! Just like life! Over the next few days and month, I will be listing these pieces for sale in my etsy shop and at craft shows! Be sure to visit often and watch for special offers from me on Imaginary Jewelry on Facebook.
The photos above show the first part of my colorful metal line, with a necklace and earring set, and 2 brooches that can be converted to necklaces and also can be worn in different directions! These and the following photos show how I layered color after color on metal for the first part of my line (big new learning experience for me!). The 2nd part of my line includes adjustable bracelets, rings and accessories such as key rings, etc. The whole line incorporates pearls and nature elements as you can see!
This photo shows 2 big oval necklace and earring sets, in the same hand-painted on metal style, with pearls, crystals and nature elements.
Here are some smaller necklaces at lower price points, with all kinds of earring possibilities: owls, cats, birds, butterflies, flowers, leaves, etc.
Here are 2 "feather" or leaf necklaces showing the different ways to wear them.
This is the 2nd part of my line showing different varieties of adjustable bracelets and rings, with lots and lots of dangles, in pearls, swarovski crystals, charms and so on. The first photo shows how you can order a bracelet at 3 price points: many dangles, medium and just a few! These bracelets can be stacked with others too for a stylish look! The adjustable rings and bracelets are so comfortable because they are a complete circle and don't pinch your skin.
These are my hand-painted blue leaves in an adjustable bracelet, adjustable ring and earrings. Each can be purchased separately or as a set.
Here are some of the varieties of adjustable finger rings that I will be offering. These are in gold or silver, with owls, cats, swallows and so on--and just for fun a Steampunk gear, key and lock ring!
Next are the silver and antique brass key rings with choices of words and dangles in different colors. These can also be bag charms or put on backpacks or belts!
And finally, here are some fancier necklaces: first The Flying Swallows necklace with swarovski crystals and pearls, which can be done with different colors of crystals and pearls.
Next, three Falling Leaves necklaces in different colors and metals, with pearls, crystals, etc.
And last, my fave: The Swirly Gig Necklace in antique brass with swarovski Capri blue crystals and teardrop pearls.
Hope you enjoyed the show! In upcoming blogs I'll go into more detail about the pieces and what I've been learning. Be sure to leave me comments here so I can do a Happy Dance! And the links below will take you hopping to the other 55 participants' lines of incredible creations. Live large and love living! <3<3<3
Visit the links below to see all the wonderful people participating in the blog hop:
Brenda Sue Lansdowne, B'sue Boutiques : Jewelry Making Outside the Box
Marcia Tuzzolino : Aurora Designs
Jann Tague : Clever Designs by Jann
Judy King : Apt to Wander Studio
Linzi Alford : Magpie in the Sky, Spoil Heap Tales
Cynthia Wainscott : Exotic Peru
Carole Carlson : Beadsophisticate
Lynn Stinten : Dragonzwench
Marica Zammit : Bead Lovelies
Catherine Shattuck : VRBrose
Michaele Collie : The Vintage Gem
Mary Craig : Jewelry Alchemy
Lee Koopman : Strega Jewelry
Erin Whitacre : Shattered Time Jewelry
Monica Casady : MJCasady Copper Works
Leila West : Leila Nicole Designs
Cindy Peterson : Howling Dog Jewelry
Leila Belcher : Leila Bee Designs
Gloria Allen : Wings and Beads
Pamela Anger : Novegatti Designs
Tammy Adams : Paisley Lizard
Lynda O'Mara : LOmara Creative
Elizabeth Hildreth : MadScientistsDesigns
Dana Hickey : Wind Dancer Studios
Janet Calardo : Jan Lea Designs
Maria Clark : Sweet Willow Designs
Lori Beekman : B. Accessorized
Jennifer Kroeger : Relic Charm
Amy Jorgensen : Hoarder's Corner
Robin Reed : Artistry: Handcrafted Bead Designs
Ingrid Anderson : Lilis Gems
Louise O'Shields : Desire Divine Jewels
Susan Killam : Killam Creative
Mary Katherine Deis : The Rose Sword: Artisan and Vintage Collectible Jewelry
Nike Bottalico : Nike Bottalico
Susan Bowerman : Woodside Wireworks
Kristy Le : Kristy Le Trendy Jewelry Designs
Jan Peters : Stylized Vintage
Mitzie Crider : Needful Luxuries Occasional Blog
Gina Hockett : Freestyle Elements
Linda Anderson : From the Bead Board
Alexandra Sefton : Imaginary Jewelry and Altered Art
Melida Boman : The Journey of Pens and Things
Teresa Shurter : TreeZ's Treasurs
Melissa Latimer : Smithed Up
Renee Hong : Fine and Dandy Jewelry and Art
Nadine Edris : Moondance Jewelry
Lori Meyer : Parisienne Girl
Jennifer Merrill Williams : Artists of All Stripes
Denise Lussier Poirier : Jewelry by Denise
Renee Allen : Small Stuff Design
Autumn Adams : Autumn Dawns
Elizabeth Owens : 1996 Shabby Lane
Kat BarronMiller : Midnight Kat Productions Art Jewelry
Sandra Ballard : Mama San's Mojo
Coral Law : ab:coraldesign
Alexandrea you have some beautiful pieces here. My favorite, I think is the falling leaves necklace though I also like the swirly one. You've done a great job with adjustbale bracelets also and rings to go with them! Totally cool! Really like your colors and the natural look. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much for your wonderful compliments! I really appreciate it and glad you like the falling leaves--the colors are actually prettier in person. :):)
DeleteOmg your colors are amazing!!! That dragonfly necklace is absolutely gorgeous! And I love your adjustable bracelets and rings!
ReplyDeleteI see you've been very busy :-) Lots of eye candy here.
All the best with your new fantastic line. You imagined the possibilities and you created them!
Well done!
Thank you Marica!!! You've inspired me with your kind words! :)
DeleteWhat a great diverse collection of jewelry! Love the colored collage pieces. Great job with colors & design. I do love the leaf necklace. Very cool way to use the leaves. It was great going on this BALC journey with you.
ReplyDeleteYes, Janet--I hope we all stay in touch and thanks for your great comments! :)
DeleteI love the dragonfly too :) The charm bracelets are sweet and I really like the customizable key rings.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Those key rings are fun--seems simple but I've never done that before! :)
DeleteYou have been busy. You have really done a great job with your line. The dangle bracelets are so sweet, but I think I love the Flying Swallows necklace the most!
ReplyDeletePatricia--thank you SOOOO much for reading and commenting on my blog! Glad you like the swallows--I do too! I could make them in different colors, but liked the antique brass best. Copper would be pretty too! :):)
DeleteAlexandra--Well, you've done it! I never had any doubt. You have yourself a fantastic line (or two). Your colors are amazing. You've really put your painting experience and your jewelry making experience to good use by bringing them together. Congratulations on a great line, my friend!!
ReplyDeleteLynda my dear friend--now it's my turn to blush! Thanks for your loving words and the LM Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval! LOL <3<3<3
DeleteSo many beautiful colors and design options for the customer! Job well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteLove the finishes, great colours, great look, great line.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Lynn
Thanks so much!
DeleteWOW! Wonderful line, stunning colors and a great eye for detail! Your designs are amazing!
ReplyDeleteWow--thanks for your great words!! :)
DeleteLove! Love ! your line. The coloring of the leaves are fantastic, I like how you made them. Great new line for you and your right you can add all kinds nature charms reaching more customers. Fantastic a nd you worked hard on this and it shows
ReplyDeleteYou are so sweet--I love your comments! The leaves were fun! We all worked hard together! :)
DeleteAlexandra I'm speechless, your designs take my breath away aaaaaaahhh so beautiful each and every piece!!! Your colors are to die for so vibrant and rich. Your line covers the excitement of so many awesome choices that having customer purchases is just easy peasy!!!! I am so honored to be inspired and on this great journey with the gift of you!!!~Louise
ReplyDeleteLouise--you are just SOOO kind!! I'm so glad you like my pieces and the colors--this is such a beautiful world we live in and we are so blessed to be able to see so many colors, and then to use them in our art! I also love how you honor all women on your blog. And you love bright colors too!! Sisters in deed! <3<3
DeleteI love your imaginative way of putting pieces together. What a beautiful line.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sue!
DeleteAlexandra, your line is amazing. A little story in every assemblage piece. I love it. The coloring is really nice and the different components are well placed. Your middle cha chas with the predominance of brass and a hint of color are fantastic indeed. Loved every piece. Hope to see you soon.
ReplyDeleteMaria--you are a dear and I'm so glad we're part of the Fab 4 and get to meet. Any time you want to get together in between, just let me know and I'll work around your work schedule! I am SOOOO blown away by your beautiful polymer soutache--such wonderful colors and metal mixes! <3<3
DeleteLovely work. It's like you used color to turn metal into candy. Eye candy. ;)
ReplyDeleteLoved your comment about turning metal into candy!! Sugar free no doubt! Thanks! And you know I love your lizards! :):)
DeleteYour colors and designs are very dynamic and engaging. Lovely work
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanette!
DeleteAlexandra, while I really like all of your pieces, I think the swirly gig is my favorite, too. I love seeing the use of these components through your imaginative eye! You've done a brilliant job, your line is beautiful. I look forward to seeing more of your lovely work soon.
ReplyDeleteSusan--that is high praise indeed! Thank you so much for your sweet words of encouragement and liking! :):)
DeleteLovely pieces! Great colorization and design. The rings are so much fun and of course the swirly gig! Ingrid
ReplyDeleteIngrid--thanks for your comments! I like those goofy rings too! :)
DeleteAlexandra, I love your designs! They are fun, colorful and make me smile! I see a happy spirit who is the designer! It has been such a joy to be in this class with you and all the other ladies! Happy Sales, creating and more joy to you!
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Nike--wishing you happy sales and great success also! Thanks for your joyful words! :)
DeleteWow! What a great line you've created here. Terrific colors and design. I especially like the Falling Leaves. I would have never thought to use them like! Very well done. Hope you will keep posting!
ReplyDeleteNadine--so glad you like the leaves and thank you for your words of encouragement! Let's all stay posting in our group together! :):)
DeleteYou've created a beautiful line, Alexandra. I really like the adjustable rings and the swirly gig necklace!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Glad you like those funny rings and the swirls! :)
DeleteYou must have been busy. The whole line is amazing. I like how you repeat the stamping for the necklace. It's simple but unique.
ReplyDeleteThank you Coral! And I love your thoughts etched into the pieces you make. That red necklace you made is to die for--elegant and so alive and vibrant! :):)
DeleteI love the leaves ! and your colorization is awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kat! :):)
DeleteWhat a gorgeous array of fabulous deigns, colors, and textures all flowing together beautifully. I love your necklaces sooo stunning well everything is actually. Loveeeeeeeeeeee it so much!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kristy--love your enthusiasm! And I love your fox creations and the way you use color! Way to fly! :):)
DeleteLove your new cha chas, what you did w the swirlies...so unique! Everything looks awesome and you are a great designer....wonderful job. A+++++++
ReplyDeleteAwwww--Brenda---thank you SO much. Love the A+++++. I couldn't wait to show that Swirly Gig necklace--didn't even want to paint it, love the brass as it was. It must be such a kick for you to see all your fab components show up in all these cool ways in our designs. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your love and funniness and exncouragement! <3<3<3
DeleteAlexandra .. wow what a great Blog and design line .. love everything .. you are a talanted lady .. looking on seeing more of your designs in the future .. :-)
ReplyDeleteThat's high praise from you Jann--because I am so in love with all your work--beaded, assemblage, plants (LOL) you name it! <3
DeleteGorgeous, colorful pieces, Alexandra ... such happy jewelry, they make me smile. ;) The bracelets are amazing too ... you have some great lines going here, super job! It's been really fun being in the class with you!
ReplyDeleteLove! (that's really all it boils down to...;) )
ReplyDeleteI am in love with your jewelry line! The pieces in your top picture just captivated me with their colors and details. Your eye for design is whimsical yet spot-on! The flying swallow necklace is breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteI love your line! It's just stunning.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! Your sense of fun and freedom in your jewelry is only matched by the amazing colors you have created! There is no doubt you are going to go far with these pieces and create your own jewelry empire. Keep going and keep creating!
ReplyDeleteIt won't take much imagination to see that your jewelry will be a huge success. These are so incredibly beautiful! I love the swirl you used at the end as well, but the birds, the flowers, WOW, it's hard to narrow down to just one, and I'd probably spend hours in your booth drooling over them all were I to see you at a show! I'm in LOVE!
ReplyDeleteHappy, vibrant, cheerful, colorful are the words that come to mind when I look at your awesome creations. What a great idea to make charm rings!!!
ReplyDeleteYour line is so creative, love it all! There is a reason you're known as our "Cha-cha queen!" Thanks, for inspiring me, I've never felt inclined to make those types of bracelets until I saw the beautiful ones that you created.
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