Welcome to the second blog hop for the build a line challenge sponsored and taught by Brenda Sue Landsdowne from B’Sue Boutiques. One of the many challenges in creating a line is to make it a cohesive line of jewelry. All pieces should coordinate in some way be it the style, color scheme or theme. My chosen theme was nature inspired using a specific color palette. My chosen palette included blue, white and pink with a slightly metallic gold wash. So off I went creating and creating and creating. I made all of these earrings. The reason I chose to start with earrings was that they are usually good sellers and can be kept at a reasonable price point (which was a second requirement for the line). Well I took the picture and then I started to wonder if they would fit in with some of the other pieces that had inspired the line. I started to “panic” a bit thinking that I wasn’t creating anything that was cohesive. I decide to take some photos of the earrings with some of the necklaces I had made previously and AHA they did work well together. Again these are the necklaces that inspired my new line of jewelry and they work nicely with all of the earrings.
Another challenge I encountered was to make some smaller necklaces at “impulse” purchase points. I made quite simple yet lovely necklaces:
but I also wanted to try my hand at making some small collage pieces; here a few. You can see the smaller scale by the one photo of the piece in my hand.
So now to decide on chains or should I make brooches. Should the chain be simple with no beads? a few beads? Here is what I made. my thinking is customers could choose between silver plated, gold tone with beads or without. Some examples:
Here are some size comparisons, the last photo is on a mannequin so you can see how they would look on a person. I think I have the various levels of price points covered! So excited!!
This one I made into a brooch.
This has been a wonderful learning experience so far. I have tackled some of my misgivings about cohesiveness and having a variety of items at various prices points with most being at the “impulse” buy level. We have had wonderful discussions about our inspirations, challenges, fashion,color, pricing, target audience and more! Much too much to discuss now but in another post I will elaborate. A sneak peek at more things to come:
Thanks for taking the time to stop by and be sure check out the other participants in this wonderful challenge/class!
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
https://howlingdogjewelry.wordpress.com/
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
Artistry: Handcrafted Bead Designs
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
I am glad I am not the only early bird! I love your pieces and I am not normally f liker of the paler colors. I usually love the brights and jewel tones. Your pieces are gorgeous and could make me change my mind, Everything goes so well together. You have certainly mastered the technique and the concept of building a line. Congratulations!
Thank you for your kind comments. It is a new color palette for me but I love it and think it is quite versatile!
I’m another one who is rarely drawn to pastels, but these pieces are amazing! You’ve created a wonderful line of jewelry that is sure to sell very well. Great work!
Love the mix of flowers and insects!
I have such a hard time envisioning your panic moments. 🙂 This is such a great line with a strong color palette. Well done!
Cheers,
Susan
Ingrid, what a gorgeous line. Your work is amazing. Every piece is stunning! Oh, almost forgot, great blog, too!
Your color palette is soothing while still being very interesting. Great job
Love your colors so much. I don’t usually go for pastels but yours are gorgeous.
You’ve done a wonderful job. So many pieces and you still managed to make them cohesive.
Bravo!
Your work is simply gorgeous! I love it, the colors, shapes and just all of it!
oh my what a beautiful line. These are my colors and I love every one of your designs and they all go together beautifully. You have great style and creativity. I love your blog everything is beautiful.
I think you have a lovely line. The colors and designs work well together. The dainty collage necklace is beautiful. Well thought out and executed. Looking forward to seeing more!
Your pieces are so dreamy and elegant. I absolutely adore them.
Boy you were a busy girl! Everything is so pretty, I can’t wait to see the full line!
Oh, I LOVE! I can tell you made every single piece. I think your color scheme is just lovely and I love the giant pieces, the big and the small. Bravo! I am super impressed. I believe you will do very well with this line. Very well indeed.
Beautiful pieces, Ingrid … love them! You’ve really got a great line going here! 😉
Your new color set is fantastic I love the necklace with the bird flower and bug.
Such lovely soft feminine colors. Your line is destined to be timeless and romantic.
Hi Ingrid, what a treat for the eyes, as usual! You have a special talent for colorizing metal, truly. It looks beautiful. And how cute are those grasshopper earrings?! Your line is shaping up just fine. I love what you’ve done. ~Renee H.
I love your designs and your color pallet is perfect for spring. I can’t wait to see the rest well done my friend. XOXO!
Ingrid, your pieces are just so beautiful. I love your color pallet and designs.
these lovey pastels might go well for wedding jewelry…
just a thought towards marketing.
Wow, you have an impressive amount of lovely work here. You’ve got a line!!!! Great variety and a cohesive look. well done.
I’m amazed at the finish you have been able to achieve on these pieces. Wonderful and the theme is alluring. Looking forward to the final reveal.
Very nicely done! The pieces definitely go together. 🙂 ~Elizabeth
Oooh, gorgeous! I especially like the flower necklaces, but that’s probably just because I am not a fan of beetles.
Love, love, love your colors, designs, and your line. Really pretty, Ingrid!!
wowzer what a great blog and all of your jewelry pieces are beautiful .. you really understand the concept Brenda was showing us on her video .. way to go Ingrid
Lovely line I’mloving your color choices. Keep going-
Ingrid, you’re amazing and so is your blog and all of your work. Obviously you had nothing to worry about, you’re virtually done and it all blends beautifully, especially your color palette!
Ingrid–I love, love the coloring that you’re doing and how you’re putting the pieces together. It’s a wonderful line already and I can’t wait to see more!
If these pieces are any indication, I’d say you’ve nailed it!
Lovely! Can’t wait for your finished line!
Very nice indeed, love your pastels and I’m not into pastels!!
Love your soft and gentle color palette, even including grasshoppers and cicadas! Your pieces are beautiful! Looking forward to seeing your complete line! :):)
So many pretty new ideas! You have done an amazing job and clear to me that you understand the concept of the class very well.
These designs are so lovely and feminine and pretty!!! the colors are romantic and I am just blown away by how well done it all looks. Great Job!!! Be Blessed!!!
Absolutely beautiful! You have a great line going, congrats!
You have a beautifully designed line of jewelry. Love the designs and color combos. Your chain sets theem off. Love all your pictures in your blog.
wonderful line of dreamy soft colours. looking forward to seeing the final reveal. not sure why but the pics are coming up as broken links but are there when you click on them (it could be my comp ! )
Fabulous work, Ingrid! Your line is coming along beautifully! ~ Catherine S.
Love your line with all the soft and very feminie colors. Lovely post.
I love the pastel colors and the components. I think you have a very strong line, and as someone else said, it could go towards wedding jewelry as well. Great job!
Great work