Hi! I am Ingrid Anderson of Lilis Gems Artisan Jewelry. This is the first of three blog hop posts for the Create A Line Challenge from B’Sue Boutiques. The challenge is to create a cohesive and recognizable line of jewelry incorporating the lovely high quality findings from B’Sue Boutiques. The class will last three months! The photo above is what gave me the idea for this new line I am creating. I had made the earrings and ring a few months ago and received many compliments. I love the colors!
I have been designing and creating jewelry on and off since the fall of 2008. At the time I was a high school Biology instructor and would work on the jewelry in my free time. In Jan of 2009 I found out I was pregnant and took a break from creating. I was 41 when my daughter was born in Sept 2009. (yes a late bloomer!) My husband and I decided that I would stay home with her thus I became a stay at home mom! I have loved and still love every minute of being home. So in my free time I still create jewelry and run a small business.Next year she will be in school full time so we shall see what that brings for me.
I tend to do one of a kind vintage assemblage pieces. I then discovered Ice Resin and stamped solder and metal work. So my “line” became quite eclectic and varied. Which again is fine for some but not for everyone. Plus it can be a bit difficult to decide which medium to use when coming up with new creations!
Some examples of my eclectic style:
So you can see one of the reasons why I wanted to join this class/challenge! My jewelry tends to be eclectic and one of a kind. I love using vintage pieces in my designs. I love each and everyone of these pieces but many like to wear jewelry that “matches” or coordinate with other pieces. This is why I decided to join the challenge. I will probably still include a few one of a kind pieces but they will coordinate with the other pieces in the line.
As already stated the inspiration for the line was the ring and earrings shown above in the first picture. I then created a few collage pieces expanding on the color palette but keeping with the white, pink, blue and metallic gold coloring. These were my first collage pieces I ever created so it was a learning experience but fun. I wore them out and each time received several compliments.
Around the same time I completed these collage pieces B’Sue started talking about this three month build a line challenge and I thought to myself hmmm. perfect theme/color scheme! I am an avid gardener and nature lover which is why I have chosen to use birds, flowers, leaves, insects etc.
Here are a few pieces I have completed thus far. I am sure I will make changes and perhaps even rethink some of what I have done so far. I may go back an incorporate more of my vintage components as well! I am sure I will learn quite a bit over the next months on how to make this a cohesive and interesting line of jewelry.
I started with some earrings that I felt would coordinate with the collage pieces and then made a few simple necklaces.
In the photos I have tried to show how the earrings would coordinate with the other pieces.
Here are some of the earrings with a mini collage necklace.
So many ideas swirling around in my head that I have been having dreams about new design ideas! Perhaps the small collage pendant can be a brooch? Only time will tell so stay tuned!
Thanks for stopping by and please go check out all of the other amazingly talented designers that have joined this challenge!
Brenda Sue Lansdowne, B’sue Boutiques
Jewelry Making Outside the Box
Marcia Tuzzolino
Jann Tague
Judy King
Linzi Alford
Magpie in the Sky, Spoil Heap Tales
Cynthia Wainscott
Carole Carlson
Lynn Stinten
Marica Zammit
Catherine Shattuck
Michaele Collie
Mary Craig
Lee Koopman
Erin Whitacre
Monica Casady
Leila West
Cindy Peterson
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Leila Belcher
Gloria Allen
Pamela Anger
Tammy Adams
Lynda O’Mara
Elizabeth Hildreth
Dana Hickey
Janet Calardo
Maria Clark
Lori Beekman
Jennifer Kroeger
Amy Jorgensen
Robin Reed
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Ingrid Anderson
Louise O’Shields
Susan Killam
Mary Katherine Deis
The Rose Sword: Artisan and Vintage Collectible Jewelry
Nike Bottalico
Susan Bowerman
Kristy Le
Kristy Le Trendy Jewelry Designs
Jan Peters
Mitzie Crider
Needful Luxuries Occasional Blog
Gina Hockett
Linda Anderson
Alexandra Sefton
Imaginary Jewelry and Altered Art
Melida Boman
The Journey of Pens and Things
Teresa Shurter
Melissa Latimer
Renee Hong
Fine and Dandy Jewelry and Art
Nadine Edris
Lori Meyer
Jennifer Merrill Williams
Denise Lussier Poirier
Renee Allen
Autumn Adams
Elizabeth Owens
Kat BarronMiller
Midnight Kat Productions Art Jewelry
Sandra Ballard
Coral Law
Lilisgems Handcrafted Jewelry Inspirations 
Ingrid, I love your story. And your color palette and choice of theme is wonderful, too. Looking forward to seeing more of your line in the next blog hop.
What beautiful jewelry, Ingrid! I love your theme, and I know your line will be just gorgeous! 😉
Such gorgeous colors! Looks like Spring!
You’ve chosen some really pretty pieces, looking forward to seeing how they turn out!
Oh my goodness, Ingrid. You are nailing this challenge. Wow! Nice work. Looking forward to the next peek into your world.
Beyond beautiful, Ingrid! Can’t wait to see more!
Love how you’re coordinating the pieces in the grouping photos–and such lovely colors! This will be an exciting line to see!! 🙂
love your jewelry and I am looking forward to seeing what you create .. Jann
Looking forward to seeing your creations, your theme is great!!!
I taught biology too, once upon a time. It was while I was working my way through grad school. Your designs are lovely. I’m not normally a fan of pastels, but yours are soft and romantic without being too sweet or young feeling. Looking forward to seeing the whole line come together.
*drool* LOVE your jewelry Ingrid. Can’t wait to see what you come up with for the next blog hop 🙂
Beautiful pictures Ingrid! Love what you have done so far. so very pretty and natural.
I love the softness of your color choices!
I really love the colors you use. Looking forward to seeing the finished products.
Wow Ingrid! Looks like you are almost finished! Great work!
So many flowers to choose from, so many gardens for inspiration.
You are off to a good start.
wonderful blog, lovely pieces and I cannot wait to see your line of jewelry! xoxox
You are the soft side to my Rustic Garden theme. Just beautiful!
Great blog, beautiful pieces! I can’t wait to see your line.
I love the way you’ve colored your pieces.
Love your post Ingrid and the pieces you did earlier and the ones you have done and divine!!! I really love your colors. Can’t wait to see more! Be Blessed!
I have flt thes on a the sane way, No we will learn to focus on a theme and make our style, I love your jewelry
I really like your fresh soft colorway. Your stamped solder is wonderful. I think blending all the techniques will look natural because they have your hand in them.
Beautiful ideas as always, Ingrid. I have always loved featuring and sharing your work on my website and newsletters, also at Pinterest. You are on the right track and I am anxious to see what comes next from your workspace.
Your designs are beautiful and I love the colors. Looking forward to seeing your new line. I’m sure it will be awesome!
Wow, Ingrid, you’ve been very busy! I really love the pieces you’ve shown. I remember seeing the peach one awhile back…it made me gasp when I saw it! I’m excited to see more from your line! I have an eclectic style too…maybe that’s one of the reasons why when I do shows people always ask me if I made all this stuff…cause it’s all so different. I, too, am appreciating the chance to focus on a cohesive line.
Ingrid I just love your work and this collection is off to an outstanding start for certain!! Your blog is so beautiful!! I look forward to seeing your work all of time and I am truly a big fan for sure!!!
Thank you for so much of your encouragement and I can’t wait to celebrate your amazing reveal!
~Louise
I love your inspiration, too!! Those were gorgeous, and your other pieces are awesome. I love the work you are doing. Great theme!!
Beautiful pieces love your color choices. Please to meet you
Great read. Love the softness of your pieces.
Love your designs and colors. Look forward to seeing the
reveal of your line.
Ingrid, your pieces are gorgeous!
I love the colors you choose. Just gorgeous! Can’t wait to see everything you make.
Ingrid, I’ve never tried the assemblage technique but love the way yours come together. Inspiring.
I’ve always loved your designs and loveing your concept too and here’s to happy creating my friend.
Great theme, very well organized – I can’t wait to see them all!
Amazing artistry!! Looking forward to more of your wonderful designs!!
Looks like you are well on your way, Ingrid. Keep up the good work, can’t wait to see some more finished pieces. 🙂 ~Elizabeth
Lovely colour palette and theme- look forward to seeing more! Linzi
The color is so lovely. Similar to you, I was pregnant in 2009 and then stayed home. But my skill is not as developed as yours. Too many housework distract me. So glad to be on this journey with you.
Ingrid, these pieces are lovely. Do you just use one color of paint on each piece or are they layered? I love the bits of metal peaking through. I wish you the best!