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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Polymer and metal stamping large statement necklace with cuff and matching earrings |
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| 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
Nice post, Janet! Your floral idea is lovely ... and it looks like we think a lot alike! ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks Pamela. Love the polymer metal combo.
DeleteLooking forward to seeing your pieces completed!
ReplyDeleteThanks
DeleteI can't wait to stroll through your garden, Janet. Looking forward to seeing your pieces bloom with color!
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan. Appreciate you leaving a comment.
DeleteI am looking forward to seeing more!
ReplyDeleteThanks Melissa.
DeletePretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lori.
DeleteI'm already a fan of yours .. what a great theme & I'm looking forward to our journey together .. Jann
ReplyDeleteThanks Jann. So glad to be doing this challenge.
DeleteYour polymer clay work is exquisite. Love those first necklaces you shared.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing more in the next blog hop :-)
Marica
Bead Lovelies
Thanks Marica! Love doing these necklaces. Love your designs as well.
DeleteI love your polymer clay and metal flower designs. Looking forward to seeing this new line.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tammy. Appreciate the comments.
DeleteOh wow, my jaw dropped at the three piece set. I can't wait to see where you go with this new line!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Susan
Thanks Susan. That is one of my favorites.
Deletereally interesting start, can't wait to see what comes next, should be lovely and colorful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kat.
DeleteLove your polymer pieces. Looking forward to your new creations.~ Ingrid
ReplyDeleteThanks Ingrid.
Deletelove your work! glad to be on this journey together and cannot wait to see more work!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nike. I am so glad too to take this journey with so many from the group.
DeleteFlora and Fauna! Love Garden pieces!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra.
DeleteI love the florals and usually make them myself. I call them my Flower Garden necklaces! Can't wait to see how you simplify.
ReplyDeleteThanks Leila. I am going to have to work on the Bohemian Vibe challenge from Christi next.
DeleteLovely line, Janet. Looking forward to seeing more Simply Floral from ypur creative genius. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteThanks Coral.
DeleteLove your polymer clay pieces. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the florals.
ReplyDeleteThanks Carole.
DeleteSimply Floral, looking for to seeing more of "Simply Floral"
ReplyDeleteThanks Lynn.
DeleteWhat perfect choices to bring us into the spring season. Simply Floral is just what's missing in the dreary days of a January freeze.
ReplyDeleteThanks Teresa.. Love Spring flowers.
DeleteIt's official--I'm going to be in love with your line! I love the bright colors you showed but in the previous pieces--the collage page, I loved that rusty copper and deep blue, and the silver grey with the red or coppery--there's just something I can't describe about your style that I love. What a super idea to make smaller, slightly simpler pieces because you're right--not everyone wants big things. Way to rock our world! Wish I could use your polymer roses in things I make--but I guess I'll have to learn some day to make my own. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Alexandra for the kind comments. I really appreciate them. I use some molds that I made and cutters to make this little easier and to be consistent if this would be mass produced(in my dreams). The polymer roses are really very easy. There are a lot of tutorials on YouTube and some in print. Best way to find them look at my Pinterest boards http://www.pinterest.com/ under polymer ( I have loads of boards)and you could find tutorials or just Google it. Well worth making them in any color you can think of.
DeleteLots of great color in your pieces. And your line sounds like it will be just lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nadine.
DeleteSimply Floral...great theme title and I can't wait to see what comes off your table!
ReplyDeleteThanks Micheale.
DeleteCan't wait to see your designs Janet. Love the theme and the colors here are wonderful! Be Blessed
ReplyDeleteThanks Robin.
DeleteJanet, what great name for your line, I very much enjoy your work and you have great skills for polymer clay too! I can't wait to see your line.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Cynthia. I appreciate your kind words.
DeleteGorgeous work, beautiful, that orange necklace with the poly clay is a photo I come back to again and again. You truly have a gift. It will be interesting to see what you can do to make a line and perhaps attempt to do things in the lower price ranges as well. THAT will be a challenge for many, since they pour so much into their work. I love your jewelry!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Brenda. I appreciate your kind words more than you could ever know. Getting ready for the challenge and the blog were extremely challenging since I am spending all my time caring for my mom. I brought almost all the needed supplies to my moms to get it done. It was so important to me not to let myself or anyone else down on this journey. Thanks for all that you do for us to allow us to succeed.
DeleteSweet and simply beautiful, Janet! I do love that turquoise and coral necklace every time I see it! I love seeing how your work has progressed from the simple bracelets to the complex collages!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Renee.
DeleteFantastic theme for your line, I can't wait to see the finished line.
ReplyDeleteThanks Leila.
DeleteIt sounds like it's going to be pretty. Can't wait to see some finished pieces. :-) ~Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteThanks Elizabeth.
DeleteThank you for showing what you have done--your work is just beautiful! I know that the floral theme is right up your alley, and my expectations are that it will be beautiful as always. Gina H
ReplyDeleteThanks Gina. I appreciate you kind words.
DeleteJanet, the polymer and brass is stunning. I'm looking forward to seeing how your line emerges.
ReplyDeleteThanks Maria.
DeleteCute blog ;-) Can't wait to see your finished work!
ReplyDeleteThanks Monica.
DeleteSince you are an amazing accomplished artist, and I have never been disappointed in any of your pieces, can't wait to see what you create.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gloria. Right back at you!
DeleteGreat theme! It seems you and I followed similar jewelry-making arcs, starting simple and then wanting to do more than stringing.
ReplyDeleteThanks Amy. I noticed that on a few blog journeys.
DeleteWow wow wow Janet your artwork is priceless! I am in happy awe of your talented gifts for sure!!! I love your blog the colors and words are just beautiful. I am doing the happy dance in advance to honor your final reveal of more!! ~Warm Regards Louise
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Louise. I appreciate your kind thoughts. Loved your blog as well.
DeleteLove your concept and jewelry Janet, great blog as well, and here's to happy creating my friend.
ReplyDeleteThanks you Kristy. Love that we are on the same journey.
DeleteFrom a fellow floral collage fanatic....LOVE your design concept and that you are going a bit smaller. I will take notes!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Judy. I will have to say your designs are my favorite ones that I have seen in our group.
DeleteYour polymer clay flowers are so beautiful. I haven't done anything with my four packs of polymer clay yet. Going to learn a lot from you. Look forward to your complete collection.
ReplyDeleteLoving the Simply floral idea. Look forward to seeing what you come up with for your line. Linzi
ReplyDeleteJan--Great idea for you to combine polymer and brass. Your previous designs are great! You're so talented. Looking forward to seeing your new line!
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