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 thousand 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.   ;)

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

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/

Build a Line Challenge 2016, Part One

Hi there, friends!   Some of you already know me from previous blog hops and elsewhere, but for those who are new ... I'm happy to see you here along with longtime friends!   I'm Pamela Anger of Novegatti Designs ... and welcome to the first blog hop for the Build a Line Challenge 2016 from B'Sue Boutiques!   Grab a cup of coffee and join Toby and I .... it's going to be an interesting ride!

Although I am an alumni of the 2015 BALC, I decided to take this 3-month-long master class again. Why take a class a second time?  So many reasons!   For one, the format of the class is different, and I've already learned so many new things about design styles, jewelry history, and more.  Secondly ... much of the information I gain from the class is from the discussions with other classmates, and with some old and new friends in the class along with our teacher  ... there's a wealth of knowledge flying around just ready to be grabbed.  And lastly ... it's fun!   I'm excited to be taking this journey again to further my understanding what it takes to create and market a cohesive jewelry line.

I've always been a crafty person; my happiest times have always been creating something. Years ago, I had a country crafts business, but it never felt 'right.' When I started making jewelry, I found my true love.  Or perhaps rediscovered ... I was always fascinated by gems and pretty jewelry as a child.  Over the years, vintage and vintage-style jewelry called out to me, and I've been greatly inspired by it, particularly the pieces of the mid 20th century by Haskell, Hagler, Amourelle, and others. Here's some vintage pieces that I love:

My jewelry journey hasn't always been easy ... it's an ongoing learning process. Looking back at earlier pieces, I can see how my style evolved.  I'm comfortable with where I am now as far as design style ... my own take on early to mid-20th century retro.  Oh, I still try new techniques all the time, and sometimes pieces that look different come along. I've learned so much over the past few years that I feel confident following my heart.  Some of these necklaces I made are still close to my heart.

I happily live on a small farm in Minnesota with my husband, a bunch of rescued cats, and a few dozen assorted chickens.  I absolutely love it, and can't imagine ever moving back to the city.  The nature around me is always inspiring.  I've also got a nice big workroom in our big old farmhouse for my jewelry creating ... my own bead cave!

I'm usually joined in my workroom by furry assistants. Although several felines hang out with me, Toby the Himalayan is my usual partner. You may know him from the B'Sue Boutiques Creative Group ... he's become quite a favorite among some of the other artists, and he will be 'helping' me in the challenge this time too!

Last year for the BALC, I created a floral line featuring three polymer clay roses ... Tre Rose. It was based on an old sentimental family story of roses that my father gave my mother long ago.  It was a very feminine, romantic collection of jewelry.  I enjoyed creating it, and came away from last year's BALC with a greater understanding of jewelry lines.

Over the years,  I've found myself making more and more jewelry that might be considered 'classic' ... pieces that could be worn with many outfits, in neutral colors, that would always be in style.  I'm fascinated with classic jewelry designs, and love these necklaces that I designed a few years ago. 

That's why I decided to build my line this year based on the ageless classics:   pearls and crystal.

Sounds kind of self-limiting, doesn't it? .... just brass components, white glass pearls, clear glass crystal beads, and rhinestones.  But, no!  I think I've had more ideas for this line than I've every had before, and I'm so excited to be working on it.  The designs so far range from simple and classic to more ornate for evening wear, and the ideas keep coming. The "Timeless" (working name) line will include necklaces, bracelets, brooches, and earrings, all in classic pearls and crystal.

At the end of this class, during the third blog hop,  I'll reveal my completed new line of jewelry.  I anticipate many more pieces to come in the future as well ... the possibilities are endless!  In the meanwhile, there is a lot of work to do.   I have confidence that my heart will lead my hands, and my head will keep both of them in line!  

I hope you'll join me and Toby on this Build a Line Design Challenge journey, and cheer me and my fellow classmates along!   You can click on the links below to 'hop' along and see what everyone else in the class is creating too.  Thank you for joining us!

This class is taught by the talented Brenda Sue Lansdowne of B'Sue Boutiques.  I use many of her high quality brass components and supplies in my work.  

- Love, Pamela & 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/