I’m Jann Tague of Clever Designs and today is January 23, 2015. It’s the big reveal day for our first Build A Line Challenge from B’sue Boutiques http://www.bsueboutiques. This is part one of a series of three Blog Hops. I hope you will follow my journey for the next three months. We have 56 members who are participating and through this journey we are going to learn how to design a jewelry line taught by Brenda Sue Lansdowne.
A LITTLE INFORMATION ABOUT ME AND HOW I STARTED MY JEWELRY DESIGN BUSINESS ..
In 2006 I reconnected with a high school friend and she introduced me to Bead Embroidery. I was hooked right away I searched around for different supply stores in my area and a new beading store opened near my home, wow what a treat. I started taking classes to learn different techniques and that’s when I was introduced to mixed media and to the B’sue Group. As time went by family and friends were asking if they could purchase my jewelry. This is when I decided to start my business Clever Designs.
Here are a few Beaded Necklaces I made a couple of years ago ..
THE REVEAL
What we have all been excited about .. revealing our design line .. My line is called “ADVENTURES IN THE SEA” .. Why did I select this design? I grew up in Southern California and was always at the beach. I love the smell of the ocean breeze and feeling the sand between my toes.
Already knowing B’sue Boutiques has amazing ocean components, it wasn’t hard for me to make my decision on which components I wanted to use. I will be using Mermaids, Seahorses, Starfish, Octopus, Pirate Ship / Masthead Maiden and maybe the Mermaid and Anchor Cameo’s. In the majority of my design pieces I will be using Aqua Copper with Verdigris Stampings; However, I didn’t want to limit myself to one color so I also plan on using Raw Brass, Brass Ox and Rusty Black stampings. The color palate I have chosen is, Blue, Green, White, Sand and Coral.
A few of my Adventures In The Sea Components awaiting production (of course other beads, chain etc. will be added to my work in progress). I am hoping to do one bead embroidery signature piece at the end of the challenge.
Are you ready to dive in ..
I hope you enjoyed my blog and you will follow my adventures with me .. Be on the look out for two upcoming Blog Hops on February 20th and March 20th ..
May your life be filled with relaxing sunsets and sand between your toes ..
Hugs To All .. Jann
MY LINKS ..
CLEVER DESIGNS LINK .. https://www.facebook.com/JewelsByJann/
PINTEREST LINK .. http://www.pinterest.com/janntague/clever-designs/
WORDPRESS LINK .. https://www.janntague.com
Thank you for visiting my Blog .. The list below are all participants, be sure to visit their Blogs and you can start following them also.
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
Brenda Sue Lansdowne
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
CLEVER DESIGNS by JANN 
I can smell the sea air now! Wonderful choice!
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Loved your blog, Jann. I’m really looking forward to seeing your sea adventures creations!
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Thank you sweet friend .. now that the 1st blog is done I can start to create ..
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I’ll be ready to get back to the business of creating, too!!
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Awesome Jann! I love the ocean and mermaid and seahorses!!!!
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Looking forward to seeing your product line, Jann. Your work is FAB!
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Love your blog Jann it’s beautiful and your them as well happy creating my friend.
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Love your beautiful blog Jann you look awesome and your jewels are gorgeous too. I love your them it’s going to be fabulous, let party start.
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Kristy .. Thanks so much .. Loved your BLOG also & the grape theme .. very cool .. Brenda has some amazing pieces for that theme
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Great job Jann!
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thanks so much ..
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Wow! I LOVE your bead embroidery work. So beautiful!
Looks like you’ve already made lots of progress with your pieces. I only managed to start one.
Looking forward to seeing your completed pieces, especially your bead embroidery piece.
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Marica . thank you so much .. I hope to start the bead embrodiery piece after I get a couple of my other pieces completed .. Loved yours also .. very cool
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I’m in awe of the kind of beadwork you do! I love your mermaid theme and can’t wait to see it.
Cheers,
Susan
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Thanks so much Susan .. Bead work to me is relaxing .. working on a peice right now for the LA Fair ..
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I have always loved when you shared your beaded designs but I am looking forward to your ocean themes! I love mermaids!! Ingrid
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I love bead embrodiery & I will continue on making this type of jewelry, however it’s fun to venture out and learn new things .. thank you Ingrid ..
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Read your blog late last night but couldn’t find the comment box–here it is! I really love the Mermaid focal necklace!
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Thank you Alexandra ..
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Coming from Scandinavia and Denmark I will love to see your mermaid necklace an ocean line.
Thank you for sharing
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Thank you so much .. appricate your comment
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Great blog Jann!! I love your ocean themes and look forward to seeing your lovely creations! Hugs, Chi
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Chi .. thank you so much .. it’s going to be fun!
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Can’t wait to see your line. I love mermaid/beach theme. It all looks great. Good luck!
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Thanks so much Frances
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Oh yea, I found the comment box…I missed it earlier. Beautiful page, lovely designs as always. I enjoyed being here, Jann. Nice work!
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Thank so much susan .. I loved your blog also .. looking forward to our journey
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Finally I’m able to leave a comment! Like I told you in a message, I think your sea themed line it’s great! And B’Sue’s Aqua patina it’s perfect for that, and loved your owl necklaces too!
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Thank you Cynthia .. I love the Aqua Patina .. Bead Embrodiery is still one of my favorite things to do
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Wonderful post, Jann! I love the sea theme, and I know you’ll come up with some beauties for your line! 😉
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thank you so much .. I have lot’s of things going on in my head for sure
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I love your blog Jann and have always admired your work, I can’t wait to see more of it and see how the line grows. Good Luck~! xXx Ne
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Golly gee Ne thank you so much .. appricate your comment
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Great theme! looking forward to seeing your designs 🙂
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Thank you Linzi
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Great job, Jann!
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Thank you Brenda .. and many thanks for the opportunity
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I can’t wait to see what you make! Loving the ocean theme!
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thank you so much Dana
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Looking forward to seeing your line! I love that 2012 beach charm bracelet!
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Thank you . love charm bracelets ..
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Jann, wonderful work and I love bead embroidery. Looking forward to seeing the line.
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thanks Maria ..
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Exquisite beadwork!
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thank you so much
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Mermaids and the sea! I used to live in Monterey CA, and I too love the ocean. I cannot wait to see what beautiful creations come forth!
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thank you so much ..
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Sounds like a fun theme. You’re so lucky to live by the ocean for inspiration. Looking forward to seeing more of your designs!
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Thank you Lynda .. looking forward to seeing your designs also
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I’ll be watching for your deisgns, I never know what to do with the mermaid component… you look like you are off to a great start!
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Thank you Kat .. I will be using other ocean components also
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The ocean theme is a favorite of mine. I’m looking forward to seeing what you do with it.
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Thanks so much .. looking forward to seeing yours also
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Great theme for a line!
So many people love the ocean and beach (residents and visitors, alike); there are so many different “subjects” available, which gives you a lot of freedom (while still being cohesive); lots of room for different price points, too!
Looking forward to seeing how you develop your line and really looking forward to seeing your designs (BIGGER pictures would be nice).
Good luck and good selling!
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Thank you Deborah .. I was having issue with WP so I went with the smaller pictures .. hopefully by the next blog I won’t have any problems ..
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Love your theme. Your jewelry is beautiful and i am looking forward to seeing the final reveal.
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Thank you Janet .. I love your jewelry also .. looking forward to your reveal
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Looking forward to seeing your line, Jann. The color scheme sounds right up my alley.
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Thank you Tammy .. my favorite colors ..
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Love your story. I did much the same thing, minus the bead embroidery! (Tiny seed beads are not my thing!) You’re so lucky to live and be inspired by the ocean. I’m looking forward to seeing you new line!
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Lynda .. Thank you .. seed beading is fun but it does takes lot’s of time .. looking forward to seeing your line also ..
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Love your work, Jann, and your theme is perfect for you. Esp. love the starfish in the filigree. So pretty!
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Renee .. thank you .. glad you found the comment tab .. looking forward to seeing your jewelry design
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Your work is marvelous. I guess you must be a very patient person. What a pleasure to be with you on this journey.
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Coral .. Thank you .. that is so kind of you to say .. looking forward to seeing your designs
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Hi Jann! ~You know how much I am in awe of your bead embroidery work! – So amazing! I LOVE your theme!! I LOVE it so much that its my theme too- LOL :)… But don’t worry although I am gaga for mermaids it is not all that my line is encompassing …not just the sea… I cannot wait to see your line by the Sea… LOL I know it will be beautious!!
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LOL Elizabeth .. Adventrues In The Sea is more then mermaids .. I have several components on my design table .. now it’s ust putting everything together .. YIKES!!
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So gorgeous! You are so talented!
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Thank you so much Denise .. and right back to you .. looking forward to seeing your design line
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I love all of your earlier pieces and I think your theme is wonderful! I cant wait to see what you make next!!! Have a Blessed Day!
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Robin .. Thank you .. looking forward to seeing your jewelry also ..
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I live near the beach too in Maine. I love the smell of the ocean. I look forward to seeing your mermaids.
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Thanks Autumn .. looking forward to seeing your design line also
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Yay, I found where to comment!!! I have always loved your beaded and other designs, Jann! Your adventures in the sea will surely help me to dream about mine, as the ocean is very far away—you will do a fantastic job, I am sure. I will keep looking forward to seeing all of your designs!
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Hi Gina .. Thank you so much for your comment .. I’m working hard on my design line .. looking forward to seeing your line also ..
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