Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Build a Line Challenge 2016, 3rd and Final Blog Hop


Welcome to the third and final blog hop of the 2016 B’Sue Boutiques’ Build a Line Challenge! I’m Pamela Anger of Novegatti Designs. The big reveal of my ‘Timeless’ pearl and crystal jewelry line is finally here!  Grab a cup of coffee at the door, and come on in!
My usual feline assistant is Toby, the Jewelry Cat, of course. Toby recently had several surgeries on his eyes to fix some serious problems, so he's taking a break from jewelry making for awhile. He's doing pretty well, and his furry siblingkits are happy to fill in for him.
The past three months of this class have been a joy and a challenge. Even though I did take the class last year, there’s been so much more new information to think about and work with this time around. I've realized that my jewelry style is pretty well established at this point, and I’m comfortable working with both individual one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces, and with lines and collections. Jewelry lines are a great way to offer designs that are just right for many different customers, while keeping to a theme. My Tre Rose line from last year offers an example of the many styles available while all in the roses theme.
 I’m still working on the marketing and branding of Novegatti Designs ... and probably will be for awhile. I do hope to get that Etsy or other online shop open this year, and to develop a cohesive packaging method. And I really need to come up with a logo ... that includes a cat, of course! Our teacher, Brenda Sue, and my classmates have inspired me to work harder on getting my jewelry and my name 'out there!'
I’ve had such a wonderful time creating the ‘Timeless’ pearl and crystal jewelry line! So much fun, in fact, that I’ve had a hard time stopping. New designs were and are constantly popping into my head, and I've come up with three collections within this line: 'Forever Flora,' 'Enduring Romance,' and 'Endless Elegance.' I can see many more new pieces added regularly, in these and new collections!


'Timeless' is just that ... timeless and classic. It's the type of jewelry that perhaps your grandma wore to church, or your mom donned for a wedding, or your big sister wore to the prom. Pearls and crystals and golden-hued brass add up to a special and classic touch to any jewelry collection. They're also perfect for bridal or prom jewelry.

I now present the new 'Timeless' line from Novegatti Designs. They say a picture is worth a thou
sand words, so I'll let the photos speak mainly for themselves:

"Forever Flora" Collection

Nothing is more lovely and classic than flowers and leaves ... everyone loves nature's beauty.   I used a special technique to achieve an old-fashioned golden glow to the brass.

Special occasions call for that extra touch.  Perfect for a bride or a special night out.




 Simple beauty of a rose

Lacey daisy with a little friend.  Handbeading the center flowers is fun!
Pearly floral collages, with more handbeading.
The backs of the assemblage necklaces are finished with my handmade tags.
Buzzing around on a lovely morning
Brass garden of layered beauties
Dancing leaves in the breeze
Just fluttering by
Old-fashioned beauty.  This leaf was perfect for beading with tiny vintage pearls.
Vintage-look bracelets - my favorite!
Tulip dangles
Coordinating necklaces and brooches .... what golden glow!
with matching earrings
Hinged bracelet ... lovely filigree
"Enduring Romance" Collection
Romance never goes out of style, and hearts are a special touch to jewelry. The brass pieces go so nicely with the glass pearls and crystal beads.

Vintage love
Sweetheart blossoms

I Love You More
Open-hearted ... dangles are so fun!




Sweet love 
(see below for information on how YOU can WIN this necklace, free!)
Tied up in love ... simply lovely brooch
Still love you 

"Endless Elegance" Collection
Everyone needs that touch of elegance in their lives. Classic designs are always a perfect fashion accessory.

Regal pearls
Sophisticated lady
Fancy filigree
(This is the back of the above necklace ... it looks almost like another necklace!)

Majestic teardrops
Simply elegant
Bowtied in pearls
Bracelet beauties
Captured pearl

Circle pins are a favorite
A few dangly earrings

Matching brooches and necklaces
and earrings to coordinate

And that is my 'Timeless' jewelry line ... so far!   I have plans for additions to these collections, and more collections in other themes.  A cat theme, perhaps?  ;)   Working with only brass, glass ivory-white pearls, and clear crystal Czech beads let me see the designs and possibilities, without being distracted by color.  I truly loved working on this line, and it was even more enjoyable sharing the workroom time with Toby and my other feline friends.

I'd like to give a big heartfelt 'thank you' to Brenda Sue Lansdowne of B'Sue Boutiques for teaching this class with patience and caring, and freely sharing her years of knowledge and experience.  It's been a wonderful experience that will always be with me. Thanks too, to my classmates, for making this an exciting and interesting journey!
Thank you for stopping by, and supporting me by checking out my 'Timeless' jewelry line.  Feel free to hop along with the links below to read more blogs and see more lovely new lines by my fellow jewelry artists!  And stay tuned to my Novegatti Designs Facebook page to see many of these pieces for sale soon!

~ Pamela

(and if you've read this far, here's your chance to win this necklace!  
Everyone who simply leaves a comment on this post will be entered for a chance to win! If you absolutely can't post a comment, don't worry ... you can still enter.  Just send me a private message on Facebook with the secret word 'pearlcat.'  A winner will be chosen by random number generator on April 10th.  I'll announce it on the Novegatti Designs Facebook page, and here on the blog.   ;)
http://www.bsueboutiques.typepad.com

Diana Buynak Butterfly Emporium Ceramic Studio
http://butterflyemporium.indiemade.com/blog

Irene Hoffman, Heart's Dezire by Irene
http://heartsdezirebyirene.wordpress.com

Clare Wells Nemeth, Creative Magick
http://www.craftingmagick.blogspot.com

Mary Reckmeyer, Afrayed Not
http://www.afrayedknot.net

Marcia Tuzzolino, Aurora Designs
http://auroradesignsjewelryblog.me

Elizabeth Wilks, Wearable Art by Lizzie
http://wearableartbylizzie.blogspot.com

Jeanette Rose Belmont, One Canvas At A Time
http://www.onecanvasatatime.com

Lyn Joy Reeve, A Journey From Jewels To Jubilation
http://lnreeve00.blogspot.com

Beth Trubman, The Journey of Jewelry
http://thejourneyofjewelry.blogspot.com

Carole Carlson, Bead Sophisticate
http://beadsophisticate.wordpress.com

Jann Tague, Clever Designs by Jann
http://janntague.wordpress.com

Shari Gardner, SLG Jewelry Designs
http://slgdesigns.wordpress.com

Susan Bolton, Fern's Place
http://www.fernsplace.org

Chris Kemp, Noodle Pie Bracelets
http://noodlepiebracelets.com

Susan Bowerman, Woodside Wireworks
http://woodsidewireworks.com/

Pamela Anger, Novegatti Designs <--- you are here!
http://novegattidesigns.blogspot.com

Joan Donovan, Hailey's Cottage
http://haileyscottage.com/

Alison Huie, Ally's Baubles
http://www.allysbaubles.blogspot.com

Sharon Palac, Sharon's Jewelry Garden
http://www.sharonsjewelrygarden.blogspot.com

Erica Olmos, Beeb's Closet
https://beebscloset.wordpress.com

Erin Whitacre, Shattered Time Jewelry
https://shatteredtimejewelry.wordpress.com

Fran Sitton, Sitton Up Front
https://sittonupfront.wordpress.com

Ginger Hammond, Lynn Leigh Designs
https://lynnleighdesigns.wordpress.com

Paula Gaskill, Lovely LaylaBug Jewels
http://www.lovelylaylabugjewels.com/Blog.php

Mary Deis, The Rose Sword
http://theroseswordmdeis.blogspot.com

Renee Webb Allen, Small Stuff Design
http://smallstuffdesign.com

Valerie Tilghman, ArtJewelsandGifts
http://www.artjewelzdimensions.blogspot.com

Chris Cravens, Vintage Cravens
http://christinecravens.blogspot.com

Leslie Carver, Adorn Divine Designs
http://www.adorndivinedesigns.blogspot.com

Donna Parry, JewelryDonna
http://jewelrydonna.typepad.com

Gina-Marie Hammer, Tangles, Twists and Treasures
http://tanglestwistsandtreasures.com/blog/

Kelly Wymer, Winged Wisdom Enchantments
https://wingedwisdomenchantments.wordpress.com/

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Build a Line Challenge 2016, Part Two


Here we are with the second blog hop of the 2016 Build a Line Challenge master class with B'Sue Boutiques!   I'm Pamela Anger of Novegatti Designs, and of course my main assistant is usually Toby the Himalayan.  Help yourself to a cup of joe, and and stroll into the workroom to see how our new jewelry line is coming along!

My BALC theme this year, as you may recall, is pearls and crystal ... the "Timeless" jewelry line.  From ancient through modern times, pearls and crystal glass have been used to create delightful jewelry pieces.  Although I'm using glass pearls and czech glass beads, the beauty of timeless classic jewelry shines on.  Look at some of the lovely things I'm working with!


So many possibilities, so little time!

It's been quite the interesting journey during this class so far.  Even though I did take the class last year as well, there's always new things to learn, especially from the stories, comments, and life experiences from our teacher and classmates.  Trends, design eras, pricing, fashion ... all very important things to take into consideration when designing jewelry. (even if I still do think all of the clothes in Vogue are rather weird!)   ;)  Research is so imperative to help find your style, your niche.  I purchased some great jewelry history books to not only learn from, but enjoy!  Oooh, pretty!
I have always loved vintage jewelry, particularly from the early to mid 20th-century.  What the designers from Haskell, Hagler, Schiaparelli, Joseff, Carnegie, and so many more created ... oh my, such talent!  I can only aspire to fashion something so beautiful.   This necklace, which I created a few months ago for a challenge, was inspired by Haskell jewelry ... and in turn inspired my 'Timeless' pearl and crystal line:
Rhinestone jewelry is my favorite, but I'm also so in love with the look of classic crystal and pearls.  I decided to create my BALC line with these classic beads and B'Sue Boutiques brass components to try to capture the bygone look of timeless jewelry from incredible designers. It's a look that can be simple to sophisticated, fussy to fabulous, understated to elegant, sweet to sensational!


Toby and I have been having SO much fun with our "Timeless" line!  I have had so many ideas that I can hardly finish a piece for starting new projects almost daily.  This is a good thing ... but if only I had more time in the day to keep going!  "Timeless" includes necklaces, bracelets, brooches, pins, earrings ... simple and classic to dramatic and timeless.   This line would also be wonderful for bridal jewelry.  I've also realized that many of the pieces in this pearl and crystal line will be able to be interpreted with other types of beads, so ... WOW ... think of the possibilities!

 
At this point in my jewelry career, I'm somewhat between an artisan-hobbyist and a maker/designer who'd like to ramp up the business and really get it going.  I'm undecided at times; I love to create one-of-a-kind pieces on my own time and pace, yet I want a wider online presence with my jewelry.  As I develop this and other lines, I'll be able to offer a wider variety of designs, styles, and price ranges ... something for everyone!   I'm still hoping to open an Etsy shop this year as well.



 Just a short anecdote, told to me just last night: a
friend who is also a wonderful customer told me that a student at the college she attends recently admired  the necklace that she was wearing.  It was one of mine, and she replied that a friend had made it.  He was surprised and commented that it looked like the jewelry that his mom had gotten from his grandma.  Well ... that’s high praise indeed to me!  That means my style shows ... that’s my goal:  vintage-inspired jewelry!  

Our next blog hop post in March will be the big reveal of my new pearl and crystal jewelry line.  We hope you'll be right here with us again to help pull the sheet off the 'Timeless' treasures and see what we've created.   In the meanwhile, please hop along the list of fellow classmates' blogs below, to see how their lines are progressing too!  Thank you so much for taking the time to read our blog ... and to Brenda Sue Lansdowne of B'Sue Boutiques for sponsoring this class!


- Pamela and Toby

  










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

Diana Buynak Butterfly Emporium Ceramic Studio
http://butterflyemporium.indiemade.com/blog

Irene Hoffman, Heart's Dezire by Irene
http://heartsdezirebyirene.wordpress.com

Clare Wells Nemeth, Creative Magick
http://www.craftingmagick.blogspot.com

Mary Reckmeyer, Afrayed Not
http://www.afrayedknot.net

Marcia Tuzzolino, Aurora Designs
http://auroradesignsjewelryblog.me

Elizabeth Wilks, Wearable Art by Lizzie
http://wearableartbylizzie.blogspot.com

Jeanette Rose Belmont, One Canvas At A Time
http://www.onecanvasatatime.com

Lyn Joy Reeve, A Journey From Jewels To Jubilation
http://lnreeve00.blogspot.com

Belinda Reed-Ingle, Vogue Rocks
http://voguerocks.blogspot.com

Beth Trubman, The Journey of Jewelry
http://thejourneyofjewelry.blogspot.com

Carole Carlson, Bead Sophisticate
http://beadsophisticate.wordpress.com

Jann Tague, Clever Designs by Jann
http://janntague.wordpress.com

Shari Gardner, SLG Jewelry Designs
http://slgdesigns.wordpress.com

Susan Bolton, Fern's Place
http://www.fernsplace.org

Chris Kemp, Noodle Pie Bracelets
http://noodlepiebracelets.com

Barbara Kelley, Angels' Keep
http://angelskeepbandbdotcom.wordpress.com

Susan Bowerman, Woodside Wireworks
http://woodsidewireworks.com/

Pamela Anger, Novegatti Designs <--- you are here!
http://novegattidesigns.blogspot.com

Joan Donovan, Hailey's Cottage
http://haileyscottage.com/

Alison Huie, Ally's Baubles
http://www.allysbaubles.blogspot.com

Sharon Palac, Sharon's Jewelry Garden
http://www.sharonsjewelrygarden.blogspot.com

Erica Olmos, Beeb's Closet
https://beebscloset.wordpress.com

Erin Whitacre, Shattered Time Jewelry
https://shatteredtimejewelry.wordpress.com

Fran Sitton, Sitton Up Front
https://sittonupfront.wordpress.com

Ginger Hammond, Lynn Leigh Designs
https://lynnleighdesigns.wordpress.com

Paula Gaskill, Lovely LaylaBug Jewels
http://www.lovelylaylabugjewels.com/Blog.php

Mary Deis, The Rose Sword
http://theroseswordmdeis.blogspot.com

Renee Webb Allen, Small Stuff Design
http://smallstuffdesign.com

Valerie Tilghman, ArtJewelsandGifts
http://www.artjewelzdimensions.blogspot.com

Chris Cravens, Vintage Cravens
http://christinecravens.blogspot.com

Leslie Carver, Adorn Divine Designs
http://www.adorndivinedesigns.blogspot.com

Donna Parry, JewelryDonna
http://jewelrydonna.typepad.com

Gina-Marie Hammer, Tangles, Twists and Treasures
http://tanglestwistsandtreasures.com/blog/

Kelly Wymer, Winged Wisdom Enchantments
https://wingedwisdomenchantments.wordpress.com/