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/

39 comments:

  1. Loved.your blog..you write so well!
    Looking forward to the big reveal
    WELL DONE PAMELA

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  2. All I can say is, I'm speechless. Great blog my friend. The line will diffidently leave me speechless. I love pearls.

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  3. Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy Pamela. Can't wait till the reveal of your line. Pearls and crystals in combination with those stampings, can't get any better than that. You've got this one!! See ya on April 1st.

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  4. Pamela, you simply have such a gift. I cannot emphasize that enough. Your work leaves me breathless for every piece I see that you create flows so beautifully. And, once again, your blog post is wonderful. Thank you for an amazing and enjoyable visit. Beautiful!

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  5. Gorgeous pieces so far! I can't wait to see the final reveal!!

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  6. Pamela, I am very anxiously anticipating your reveal. Pearls and crystals are so timeles, as the name of your line suggests. The pieces you've shown us so are just lovely, and so YOU!!

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  7. Pamela, I am very anxiously anticipating your reveal. Pearls and crystals are so timeles, as the name of your line suggests. The pieces you've shown us so are just lovely, and so YOU!!

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  8. OOH, I'm with ya Pam I love crystals and pearls! I really enjoyed reading your blog and your pictures. You truly do have your own style, and it is beautiful. That necklace is drop dead gorgeous! It reminds me of Miriam Haskell pieces. Kudos to you for finding your style. Can't wait to see your line in April :D

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  9. I love what you're doing, Pamela! It definitely is Timeless.

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  10. Beautiful jewelry, beautiful post. Hi Toby!

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  11. Beautiful designs, beautiful jewelry, we are design birds of a feather. I admire your productivity and only hope I can catch up as I begin to truly work in my workshop!

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  12. You are doing beautifully so far , and I be that it will not be long before you have the Etsy shop up and running. Toby is a great helper and I love seeing him in your photo's:)

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  13. I really enjoyed reading your blog, Pamela, and Toby is his usual adorable self. Your jewelry drawers are looking quite lovely, too! I chuckled when you mentioned Vogue clothes being weird :) Can't wait to see your entire Timeless line in the next post!!!

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  14. Wow love the pearls and crystals.. wishing I was your house playing with your stuff...
    I have to say your work is wonderful and I am very excited to see your new jewelry
    and congratulations on your new addition to your family he is Beautiful.

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  15. I find myself oohing and aweing over your style as it has been one of my goals to create this type of jewelry as well. The components you are using are all beautiful and I can't wait to see the final reveal. Your pieces are always a joy to see....Timeless indeed...perfect for you! Give Toby a pat and hug as well...with admiration my friend....

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  16. Outstanding pieces you've made so far. You work so well with simple pieces, turning them in to heirlooms. Well done Pamela. Congrats!

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  17. Very very pretty Pamela. Classy and timeless works of art.

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  18. You are making my favorite kind of vintage jewelry - timeless. I am really looking forward to seeing your entire collection.

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  19. I am wicked excited about your line. Also looking forward to shopping in your shop someday.

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  20. Your pieces are absolutely gorgeous. I can hardly tell the difference between them and the Haskell pieces.

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  21. Your pieces are absolutely gorgeous. I can hardly tell the difference between them and the Haskell pieces.

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  22. Beautiful pieces and love your blog! Looking forward to seeing your line!

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  23. Love your jewelry and your blog is great .. Can't wait to see your reveal on April 1 .. Jann

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  24. Your creations are so beautiful. Looking at them is like shopping in the antique mall.

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  25. Your creations are so beautiful. Looking at them is like shopping in the antique mall.

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  26. Love what I'm seeing, you're doing a fabulous job and absolutely, the necklace you made is sooo Haskellesque and stunning, love! Can't wait for the next hop!

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  27. Well Pam, all I can say is elegant, sophisticated, timeless! And your pictures are perfect and your blog post engaging. Love it all!

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  28. Beautiful classic pieces! Love the blog too!

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  29. Hi Pam, wonderful blog post, as always. I can't wait to see what you and Toby create. Everything I've seen you do to date is beautiful. I would definitely get started on opening your store. If you open it now, people will have lots of time to find you as you build your brand and you should have a nice following in time for people looking for Christmas presents.

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  30. I am loving the pieces I see in your Timeless line. They are so well designed. It's going to be a big hit.

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  31. Another home run .. great blog and im looking forward to your reveal on April 1

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  32. Hi Pam, I really love your idea to do pearls and crystal. They're so elegant, and you're right - timeless! It sounds to me like you've got a great start towards creating a production line. You're already thinking of all the variations you can make from one piece, and that mentality will get you far!

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  33. Pamela your blog post has been wonderfully inspiring to read! Thank you for all the wonderful pictures and sneak peeks of your jewelry line. The necklace you made early on in your post is marvelous! To tell you the truth until I enlarged the picture I thought it was a Mariam Haskell! I will really look forward to seeing your finished pieces.

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  34. Loved your blog! I am a huge fan of your designs and loved all the info in your blog! Your pictures of your supplies that you will be using had me totally drooling. Wow what a beautiful collection and I can't wait to see your finished designs.

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  35. Love the Post, Love luv Haskell my favorite inspiration designer love all your photos and designs see you on the first.

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  36. Love your vintage aesthetic. Between those gorgeous pieces in your cover photo, and then Toby, I was hooked by your blog from the get-go! Looking forward to seeing your finished pieces.

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  37. I loved everything! Your blog is wonderful. Your jewelry is beautiful. Everything is coming together for you!

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  38. I don't even care if you make anything-your supplies are so wonderful-I love pearls and rhinestones, and I am so glad you bring Toby along for the ride. It always brightens my day to see what jewels he wants to wear each time you post. Seriously, though, I know your line is going to be "timeless" and stunning and I can hardly wait 'til the final reveal.

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  39. I don't even care if you make anything-your supplies are so wonderful-I love pearls and rhinestones, and I am so glad you bring Toby along for the ride. It always brightens my day to see what jewels he wants to wear each time you post. Seriously, though, I know your line is going to be "timeless" and stunning and I can hardly wait 'til the final reveal.

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