Build A Line Challenge Part 3 ....The Big Reveal!

                           

At last! Welcome to the Build A Line Challenge big reveal of my new line of jewelry Simply Floral along with 54 creative artists. This was a wonderful journey learning so many things about making a line of jewelry and all that goes with that process. It was a lot of work and that work is not done! Designing what is to be made, getting all the quality supplies so that you have enough to cover multiple designs, making the components in some cases, pricing your finished products and then marketing them. Going for that cohesive design for a collection of jewelry!

Making some of the clay flowers getting ready to assemble the pieces.

My designs for my line of Simply Floral was inspired by my love of flowers made with polymer clay, combing with my love of  brass leaves and components. I added beads, chain and all the needed small bits and pieces that are needed to complete the designs. The brass along with a lot of the bits and pieces were purchased at B'sue Boutiques http://www.bsueboutiques.com . I handmade all of the flowers including  leaves with polymer clay which took many hours to make what was to be used in the designs.

Some of the components ready to be assembled.

The Build a Line Challenge brought out many important factors for creating a line or collection of jewelry. One was the Pyramid of price points. While I have not completed my price points yet I have the tools to start with. My line will have a bottom/least expensive tier like the earrings. The middle tier would include a range for the small necklaces and bracelets. The upper tier would be the statement pieces which not only be larger but have more components included in the design.
                               

Earrings to match necklaces 

 I started my line with some simple earrings and smaller necklaces featuring the polymer clay flowers. I love  mixing the clay with metal. I made several floral choices along with either silver, copper or gold toned metal stampings.            

                                   

Simple leaves painted adding polymer flowers & brass leaves.  

                               

Simple small necklace designs with polymer, brass leaves and bases.

                                         

Simple small necklace designs with  polymer and brass components. 

Bracelets were the next item to go along with some of the necklace designs. I came ups with a few different designs that I think goes really well. One has a polymer base bangle and the others using a brass base, leaves & chain.

                               

Simply Floral bracelet designs.

Lastly in the line were larger pieces, more of a statement necklace. I wanted to offer more choices to my buyers whether they like the smaller more delicate necklaces or the larger wow statement pieces of art.

             

These statement necklaces are bold splash of garden blooms.

This is not the end of my Simply Floral line. I hope to expand to some larger polymer clay focal florals for additional Summer designs. That leads into Fall then Winter designs to complete the year of beautiful jewelry.

The Simply Floral Necklace and Earring Collection.

                                                 
I owe a huge debt of gratitude to Brenda Sue Lansdowne of B'sue Boutiques who sponsored this Build A Line Challenge. She inspired all of us and shared many years of experience with our group.
The group discussions, questions, responses, support, cheering each other on was one of the best experiences I have had. A big thank you to all the other Build A Line Challenge friends who went on this journey with me for all the love and support you have given.

Janet
Jan Lea Designs
 
Please take time to visit the other artists' blogs in the Build A Line Challenge.

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

Marcia Tuzzolino
Aurora Designshttp://auroradesignsjewelryblog.me./

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

Judy King
Apt To Wander Studiohttps://apttowander.wordpress.com/

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

Cynthia Wainscott
Exotic Peruhttp://exoticperujewelry.blogspot.com

Carole Carlson
Beadsophisticatehttps://beadsophisticate.wordpress.com

Lynn Stinten
Dragonzwenchhttp://www.dragonzwench.blogspot.com/

Marica Zammit
Bead Lovelieshttp://www.beadlovelies.com

Catherine Shattuck
VRBrosehttp://www.vrbrose.wordpress.com

Micheale Collie
The Vintage Gemhttp://thevintagegem.blogspot.com 

Mary Craig
Jewelry Alchemyhttp://jewelryalchemy.wordpress.com

Lee Koopman
Strega Jewelryhttp://stregajewellry.wordpress.com

Erin Whitacre
Shattered Time Jewelryhttp://shatteredtimejewelry.wordpress.com 

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

Leila West
Leila Nicole Designshttp://leilanicoledesigns.blogspot.com/

Cindy Peterson

Howling Dog Jewelry

Leila Belcher
Leila Bee Designshttp://leilabeedesigns.wordpress.com


Gloria Allen
Wings and Beadshttp://www.wingsandbeads.blogspot.com/

Pamela Anger
Novegatti Designshttp://novegattidesigns.blogspot.com/

Tammy Adams
Paisley Lizardhttp://www.paisleylizard.com/blog

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

Elizabeth Hildreth
Mad Scientists Designshttp://madscientistsdesigns.blogspot.com

Dana Hickey
Wind Dancer Studioshttp://magpieapproved.blogspot.com

Janet Calardo
Jan Lea Designshttp://janleadesigns.blogspot.com/ 

Maria Clark
Sweet Willow Designhttp://www.sweetwillowdesigns.blogspot.com 

Lori Beekman
B.Accessorizedhttps://baccessorized.wordpress.com/

Jennifer Kroeger
Relic Charmhttps://reliccharm.wordpress.com/

Amy Jorgensen
Hoarder's Cornerhttp://amemedesigns.wordpress.com 

Robin Reed
Handcrafted Bead Designshttp://artistryhcbd.indiemade.com/

Ingrid Anderson
Lilis Gemshttp://lilisgems.wordpress.com/

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

Susan Killam
Killam Creativehttp://www.KillamCreative.blogspot.com

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

Nike Bottalico
Objects and Odditieshttp://nikebottalico.com/

Susan Bowerman

Woodside Wireworks

Kristy Le
Kristy Le Trendy Jewelry Designshttp://trendyjewelryle.blogspot.com/

Jan Peters
Stylized Vintagehttp://stylizedvintage.blogspot.com

Mitzie Crider
Needful Luxuries Occasional Bloghttp://needfulluxuries.blogspot.com/

Gina Hockett
Freestyle Elementshttp://www.freestyleelements.blogspot.com

Linda Anderson
From the Bead Boardhttp://fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com

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

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

Teresa Schurter
TreeZ'S. Treasurshttp://treezstreazurs.com

Melissa Latimer
Smithed Uphttp://smithedup.blogspot.com/

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

Nadine Edris
Moondance Jewelryhttp://moondancejewelrymaine.blogspot.com

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

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

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

Renee Allen
Small Stuff Designhttp://www.smallstuffdesign.com

Autumn Adams
Autumn Dawnshttp://autumndawns.com/

Elizabeth Owens
1996 Shabby Lanehttp://1996shabbylane.blogspot.com

Kat BarronMiller
Midnight Kat Productions Art Jewelryhttp://mkpbeadart.blogspot.com

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

Coral Law
ab:coral designhttp://abcoraldesign.blogspot.com 

Build a Line Challenge by Jan Lea Designs Part 2 Blog Hop

                                                             

                                       The beginning of my Build a Line Challenge                                               

Welcome back to part 2 of my blog about the creative journey I am taking. I have been facing more than the Build a Line Challenge in the past 5 weeks which has not made it easy to keep up with blogging and the creating the way I had hoped. But I am on a better track now and hope to entice you all to keep with me on this journey of creating my cohesive line of jewelry, Simply Floral!

Our mentor Brenda Sue Lansdowne has provided us not only guidance but so much insight and wisdom that I feel so lucky to be on this journey. Recently she went into great detail about whether you are a hobbyist, jewelry maker or jewelry designer. I read all of this information and decided that at this time in my life I am a jewelry hobbyist. I may someday go to another level but right now I am in my happy place being who I am. The description is as follows:

"A hobbyist is someone who enjoys making jewelry for their own use, to share with friends and relatives as gifts, and maybe sell a bit on the side. They are more interested with exploring their abilities, trying out all the new trends and taking lots of classes."
"Hobbyists are important in a community of artisans as they provide a great deal of inspiration. A hobbyist is not necessarily a beginner; they could be very advanced in their abilities.   A hobbyist may also be well known as an artist.  At the same time, they have no need to build a line or concentrate their efforts in any one arena unless it's the 'technique of choice' at the moment."

Thank you Brenda for making me feel like I am in a place where I belong and love it. Thank you for this challenge.

B'sue

                                                                              

So for now I have to focus on completing more pieces for my line. This will help  me to start building my pyramid from the bottom up. I will create multi tiers of products and price points for Simply Floral. I am creating some polymer clay elements for my designs in the smaller stages.  Here are a few pictures I wanted to share  what has been going on in my studio. Of course I always need other interesting components to create my line and other designs. The components can be found at  http://www.bsueboutiques.com/

                                                           

Lots of B'sue Boutiques brass and silverware silverplate components 

Polymer clay leaves and flowers with  B'sue Boutiques' brass & silverware silverplate components

   

I have posted a few completed pieces for my weekly challenges of Work Table Wednesday (WTW) and Follow Up Friday (FUF). These are so fun and needless to say motivating to get some things accomplished.  And sometimes there are some little gifts that B’sue gives out for posting to the group pages and Pinterest pages.You can follow me on Pinterest at  https://www.pinterest.com/janetcalardo/

Here is a recent  FUF posting. I have now included some matching earrings and plan on a few other items in the line to be unveiled on the last Blog Hop in March. 

                                                                             

My recent Follow Up Friday completion of part of my line
                                                                         

And finally below is the Blog Hop list of the Build A Line Challenge participants that are the most kind, caring, giving artists that I have ever met headed by our mentor and friend Brenda Sue Lansdowne of B’sue Boutiques.  

Thanks for joining me on this journey!

Janet

Jan Lea Designs

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

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

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/

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
ab:coral design
http://abcoraldesign.blogspot.com 

Secret Garden Challenge.....come take a look.

                                   

                                                          

Secret Garden 2015 

Welcome back to my creative journey in not only blogging but jewelry making.  I have had a few curve balls thrown my way and have had to create on the go at my studio and I am at my mom’s condo 4 days a week. I carry supplies (a lot) of what I think I may have time for and may need back and forth.  

I found that making clay components for my Build a Line Challenge and Secret Gardens are the easiest to do so that is what I have been up to lately.

There was another  challenge in January that I wanted to complete with the group Bohemian Vibe, which was started by Brenda Sue Lansdowne & Christi Friesen in conjunction with a class that I attended in May 2014, sponsored by B’sue Boutiques (http://www.bsueboutiques.com). Christi is a popular worldwide polymer clay artist and author of many books & has great clay products at (http://christifriesen.com).

B'sue Christi Friesen Retreat may 2015

The January 2015 challenge was Secret Garden. Below is what my first interpretation of this challenge. This challenge was extended through February so I hope I can get another one completed.

                                             

January 2015 Secret Garden Challenge  

It was a lot of fun and I am using some of the same flowers for my Build a Line Challenge (BALC) which will have some simpler designs.

That’s all for now. The second blog hop for the BALC challenge will be this Friday February 20^th. Hope you stop back and you will be able to find so many other wonderful blogs from many talented artists.

Janet

Jan Lea Designs

Build a Line Challenge from B'sue Boutiques Janet Calardo Jan Lea Designs Part One

                                                                   

A collection of polymer and metal collage necklaces.

My name is Janet Calardo of  Jan Lea Designs and I love to make jewelry. I have been dabbling with all different kinds of jewelry components off and on for at least 15 years. As the years went by it seemed that the jewelry I wanted to create had a lot more going on than just a simple beaded bracelet.

                                       

Bracelets I made from polymer clay beads, Swarovski  & sterling silver, ceramic, and gemstones. 

My big design altering discovery was a shop called B'sue Boutiques, http://www.bsueboutiques.com. It was with the beautiful metal stampings and unique jewelry components that I started to develop a new way of designing jewelry.In the past I had used all different types of beads including polymer clay, but in creating my designs today polymer takes on a completely different look with metal components.

                                     

Polymer and metal stamping large statement necklace with cuff and matching earrings

                                                                       

Just a small part of my collection of B'sue Boutique metal stampings.

My new design line, Simply Floral, will start with a collage necklace including metal and polymer clay components. It will be smaller than some I have made in the past for those that like the collage look but want  a smaller size. It will be a little more simple in design but still have an interesting effect with a different look and colors for each season. I love matching jewelry so the line will eventually include earrings and bracelets to compliment the necklaces.Here is the start of the new line with the components that will be used.They will get some bling, Perfect Pearls highlights, finished with chain with a few beads to match the flowers.
                                                                 

I hope you will stay tuned and follow my blog for part two and three of this creative journey and to see my new line of jewelry that will be completely unveiled March 20, 2015.

Please check out the blogs of the other wonderful creative artists on our first Build a Line Challenge Blog Hop traveling on this journey with me. 


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
https://howlingdogjewelry.wordpress.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
ab:coral design
http://abcoraldesign.blogspot.com