.. Welcome Back To My Journey ..
Adventures In The Sea
Today is March 20th and the end of our Design Challenge and Blog Hop .. My adventures will still continue designing different sea related jewelry and more .. I enjoyed this experience and learned different things from Brenda Sue Lansdowne and the rest of the members who participated in this challenge ..
Several changes were made to my design line since Blog I and II .. originally I named my jewelry by individual pieces .. WHAT WAS I THINKING .. now each series level has a name .. so simple and easy for me to remember .. Because of this change some jewelry pieces had to be moved to different levels .. sorry for any confusion ..
My first 3 Levels are my bread and butter and will range from $15.00 – $50.00 .. Levels 4 – 9 will be in a higher range from $50.00 – $250.00 ..
ARE YOU READY TO SEE MY FINAL REVEAL .. LET’S GET STARTED …….
Level I Series .. Adventure Earrings
Several new Adventure Earrings washed ashore for my final reveal ..
Level 2 Series .. Sinann
Sinann .. The first 3 necklaces shown in this series were already introduced to you in BLOG II ..
New to Level 2 Series .. Sinann
I used white spray paint and a touch of gilders paste on both components .. Sinann has a rhinestone waistband and hangs from a beautiful B’sue connector, attached to the middle of the connector is a flat back pearl with rhinestones around it .. pearls and glass beads are in the chain ..
I used black spray paint and a touch of gilders paste on both B’sue components .. Sinann hangs from a B’sue connector .. jade and glass beads are in the chain ..
I found this large anchor in my stash and it hangs from a B’sue connector, a touch of vintage lace separates the two pieces to makes up this Sinann necklace.. glass beads are in the chain ..
In this Sinann Necklace I used a large mother of pearl bead & it spins around inside a filigree stamping from B’sue. A small clam shell was added to the center of the bead. Chain has smaller mother of pearl and glass beads ..
A B’sue bezel was used in this Sinann Necklace along with a mother of pearl bead and a small clam shell was added to the center .. Chain has smaller mother of pearl and glass beads ..
I found this sweet compass in my stash and attached it to a B’sue filigree stamping, rhinestones are glued around the compass to make up this Sinann Necklace ..
Level 3 Series .. Seri
This Seri necklace was already shown to you in Blog II .. I did make one change, rhinestones were added around the flat back pearl ..
New To Level 3 Series .. Seri
I used a B’sue heart and painted the swirls to look like waves .. I found this cute rhinestone seahorse in my stash .. chain has mother of pearl and glass beads ..
Level 4 Series .. Sedna
This Sedna necklace was already shown to you in Blog II ..
New To Level 4 Series .. Sedna
I used white spray paint and a touch of gilders paste on both components .. Sedna has a rhinestone waistband and hangs from a beautiful B’sue connector, attached to the middle of the connector is a flat back pearl with rhinestones around it .. pearls and jade beads are in the chain ..
I used B’sue mermaid cabs on both of these 2 Sedna necklaces .. they are painted using alcohol inks and are attached to filigree stampings, rhinestones were added around both cabs ..
Level 5 Series .. Sabrina
Both of these 2 Sabrina bracelets were introduced to you in Blog II .. I did make a couple of changes to the 1st one .. More color was added to the mermaid and seahorse along with B’sue vintage pearl chain was added ..
I used a B’sue bow tie and mermaid / seahorse heart to make up this beauty .. a touch of lace is under the heart with other charms surrounding Sabrina .. I used chain and B’sue vintage pearl chain to finish this bracelet..
New to Level 5 Series .. Sabrina
I used a B’sue anchor cab and painted it white .. it is buffed back just a little to make it look worn and then I attached it to a B’sue filigree stamping .. vintage B’sue pearl chain and a chunky chain I found in my stash finish it off ..
New to Level 6 Series .. Savina
I used a B’sue seahorse, mermaid and ooki for my focal pieces on these 3 Savina necklaces .. clam shells, starfish, pearls, rhinestones, necklace blank and filigree stampings were also used .. each chain is different using pearls, jade & glass beads ..
New to Level 7 Series .. Limited Editions .. Seashore Cuff Bracelets
My Seashore Cuff bracelets are limited editions to my “Adventures In The Sea Design Line” .. Each bracelet except for the charm bracelet are wrapped using either lace, silk or burlap .. they are tangled in lace, pearls, charms, sea shells and rhinestone can be found in each bracelet .. The charm cuff I used B’sue charms and other beads and it has a touch of vintage lace also ..
New to Level 8 Series .. Salacia
I used a B’sue Master Head Maiden, large clam shells, flat back pearls, rhinestones and a compass to make this Salacia necklace .. pearls and glass beads make up the chain ..
New to Level 9 Series .. Signature Piece
I don’t know how I found the time to finish my signature seahorse piece .. This is how I started making jewelry .. I love bead embroidery .. A B’sue seahorse is caught in a wave .. coral, sand, starfish and other beads are at the bottom .. vintage pearls and crystals are used in the chain ..
Thank you for following me on my Adventures In The Sea journey .. A BIG thank you to Brenda Sue Lansdowne of B’Sue Boutiques for guiding me .. Brenda’s style and sharing her knowledge is what I call “over the top” helpful .. The components Brenda carry’s at B’Sue Boutiques are made in the USA and are top quality .. Also thank you to the 50+ members who participated .. I appreciate all of you .. your kind comments always make me feel good .. Y’all are the BEST !!
So hop along with all of us by using the links below and see more beautiful jewelry lines by my fellow jewelry artists!
Hugs to all .. Jann
For your entertainment .. turn up the volume .. sit back and enjoy The Three Dog Night .. Joy To The World
Links
CLEVER DESIGNS .. https://www.facebook.com/JewelsByJann
PINTEREST .. https://www.pinterest.com/janntague/clever-designs/
B’SUE BOUTIQUES .. http://www.bsueboutiques.com/ OR https://www.etsy.com/shop/bsueboutiquesupplies
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
http://www.parisiennegirldesign.wordpress.com
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 
OMG Jann, I’m speechless heehee So so beautiful and creative!
I can’t tell you which one is my favorites because they’re ALL my favorites! lol Love love each and every one of your pieces.
Your pricier cuffs are spectacular! Also love the “white” ones, very original.
Amazing work. All the best with your line my friend.
Marica xx
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Thank you Marica .. Appricate you commenting .. I still have more I want to make so be on the look out for more .. Looking forward to seeing your reveal
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Jann your line is awesome. You have done such a fantastic job. I love the way you put your pieces together. They are all wonderful and you really put your heart into this. And of course your signature piece, you know how I feel about your bead embroidery, “SPECTACULAR” my friend.
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Aww Renie thank you so much .. it was a journey for sure .. I started cleaning up my table a little this morning .. I was really suprised with myself to accomplish my bead embroidery piece .. I stayed focused for sure .. XoXo
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Thank you Marica .. I appricate your comment .. it was a journey for sure and it will continue .. I haven’t started reading blogs yet and I’m really looking forward to seeing your ocean jewelry line .. XoXo
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Jann, I LOVED your blog post!! Your line is beautiful, well thought out, and very cohesive. I know it will sell very well, my friend. And when I saw that little fish at the end of your second hop post, I started dining that song in my head. That music video puts you right over the top, for me. Three Dog Night was one of my favorite bands. I had all of their albums.
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Marcia .. thank you so much .. I know you know my struggles to get everything done .. I love the Three Dog Night and they were one of my favs. also .. I saw them in concert when I was in my late teens .. so dear friend here’s to “Joy To The World” XoXo
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How awesome to have seen them in person. You came through like the champ you are, Jann!
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Marcia .. thank you so much .. your a champ also .. your Bloomin’ Tuplips are so beautiful .. XoXo
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Awesome job, so thorough, lots of hard work and serious thought, you truly took the plunge into the deep blue sea of jewelry making. Thank you for your encouragement and for hanging in there and making it work.
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Thank you Brenda .. I couldn’t have done it without your support and of course all of the 50+ members that participated .. I’m hoping you get more ocean / beach themed components in your B’sue Boutiques store .. XoXo
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Wow!! So much work. Awesome job. I love the line and all the different pieces. Just when I thought I had a favorite, I found another one.
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Leila .. thank you so much .. yes lot’s of hard work just like everyone else .. I do have my favorite piece .. it’s the cuff with the master head maiden, it will be hard for me to sale .. XoXo
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You did a beautiful job on your line. I love those cuffs, too and how you found time to do that beaded piece amazes me! Well done. Everything is so very pretty. Big hugs, my friend and I’m enjoying our friendship. Looking forward to your new posts!
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Susan .. thank you so much .. I haven’t gotten to your BLOG yet and might not for a few days .. I’m really burned out .. I had my entire blog finished on Wednesday went back to add a few pictures yesterday and somehow I deleted 1/2 of my blog, boy was I rushing .. oh well it’s done and now my next journey will begin .. thanks for you friendship tooooo .. XoXo
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These are all so beautiful! They make me wish for the seashore!
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Thanks so much Shattered Time Jewelry .. appricate your comment .. I wish I was at the seashore right now in my motorhome soaking up those rays .. Looking forward to reading your BLOG and seeing your reveal .. XoXo
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Wonderful job Jann! I think you and Marcia have the best mermaid lines I’ve ever seen! Gorgeous all!
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Dana .. thank you so much .. I haven’t seen Marica’s line yet but will get around to it soon .. Looking forward to reading your BLOG and seeing your reveal .. XoXo
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Wow Jann! What a fantastic line. So very creative. I like how you have the differently named series within the line! Your final piece is truly amazing and I love your cuffs, especially the maiden cuff!!! Thanks so much for your kind comments throughout this journey, it has been fun!
Ingrid
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Ingrid .. thank you so much I appricate your comments through out this journey .. I haven’t taken time to read any BLOGS yet but I hope to do so soon .. Looking forward to seeing your reveal .. The maiden cuff is my favorite also .. XoXo
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Oh, I am so glad I finally figured out how to comment on your blog. Your line is one of my favorites! I was going to list my favorites in the comments, but as I kept scrolling, there were just so many that I just want to tell you that I LOVE them ALL! Beautiful job. I love how the earrings “washed ashore” for your photos!
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Renee .. you are so sweet and thank you so much for your nice comments .. I love the scrapbook paper for my line, I have used it so much I need to find another one .. I will be adding more to this line but I’m kinda tired right now .. I finally received the small compass from B’sue and plan on making earrings with them .. so I’m off and reading more BLOGS and can’t wait to see your reveal .. XoXo Jann
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Ahh, Jann- you put us on on notice with your amazing output! I think you are going to need some minions to help you get your line going 🙂 As usual a great job and I think you need to get your things in the shops before summer gets here-all the tourists at the shore are going to want some!!!
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Thank you Stylized Vintage .. my daughter wants to take me to a few shops at the beach .. I need to also open my ETSY store .. thank you so much for reading my blog and taking the time to comment .. it is so appricated .. 🙂
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Great collection!
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thank you baccessorized .. appricate you taking a look and commenting on my blog 🙂
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Jann–Your blog is great and your line is sea worthy!! So well thought out and organized. I love your signature piece too. A lot of my friends do bead embroidery, and I really admire the talent and skill it takes to make such an amazing piece with such tiny, tiny beads! Congratulations!
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Lynda .. thank you so much for taking time to read and comment on my BLOG .. you should try bead embroidery it’s not hard .. yes the seed beads are small but the out come is over the top .. I haven’t gotten to your blog yet, I’m not rushing myself .. 🙂
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Jann, your line is fabulous! I could smell the surf while I was browsing your stunning creations! ☺️ Your creativity is amazing, each piece done to perfection. Congratulations on a wonderful collection. Hugs”
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Chi .. thank you so much for your sweet comments .. I hope you didn’t get splashed (LOL) .. This process taught me lots about designing and myself on how I do things .. I hope to get better and better at making jewelry .. I just started reading blogs and probably won’t finish up until mid next week .. thanks again ❤
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Jan, these pieces are so fresh and lovely. The way you’ve photographed and presented them is really nice. Such a privilege to work with you and the other artists during this challenge. Good luck to you.
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Maria .. thank you so much .. I really worked hard on making my design different then others .. the ocean scrapbook paper I use to take pictures is one of my favorites .. I haven’t read your blog yet Maria, today I read 10 and I hope to finish up my mid week .. It was a pleasure taking this class with you and other members .. I’m looking forward to seeing many post from everyone .. 🙂
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Jann – you’ve hit it out of the park with this extensive line! I’d love to see a closeup of the final beaded piece. Your beadwork is amazing!
Cheers,
Susan
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Susan .. thank you so much .. I’ll take a close up picture and post soon .. the lighting is great right now .. I haven’t read your blog yet but will get to it soon .. thanks again .. 🙂
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Wow, Jann! Your line is just divine! You produced some really excellent designs. Those cuffs are just to die for. Your signature piece is awesome. I don’t know how you had time to do all of that beadwork on top of making all of the other beautiful necklaces and the cuffs too. You did a great job, Jann!
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Vonda .. thank you so much for your great comments .. I appricate them so much .. I love making cuff bracelets and watching them all come together, it’s so much fun .. I stayed up late lot’s of nights to get everything done .. I wanted more but I ran out of some components .. stay tuned for more .. thanks again 🙂
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Oh Jann your line is absolutely beautiful you have put so much thought and effort in every detail even the photography! Love it love it all specially Sabrina and the ones with the burlap 🙂 have a great day!!
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Cynthia .. thank you so much .. I really tired hard to not over think everything .. sometimes that hard .. I only read a few blogs today and your’s was one of them Cynthia .. I admire everything you make also .. the burlap cuff is my favorite .. thank you again for commenting I appricate it .. ❤
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Oh my Lord, Jann! The amount and quality of work that you did is amazing. Just LOVE everything about it. These are going to FLY out of your store!!!
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Judy .. thank you so much .. I really appricate your kind words .. I need to open my Etsy store that I started to open a few years ago .. next week I’m going to sit down and see what I need to do to accomplish this .. I only read a few blogs today and yours was one .. over the top beautiful girlfriend .. good luck on your show this week-end .. ❤
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First of all thanks for the 3 Dog Night! Love some music while I comment, it breaks up the stress level of saying just the right thing in the way I want to say it. “Joy to the World” that’s what you are going to bring with this collection. You have some beautiful pieces. I am blown away by the body of work you completed. Amazing and all the attention to detail! I’m still loving that first starfish piece with the burlap underlay. It’s my all time favorite.
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Lee .. thank you so much and I am glad you enjoyed the tunes .. loved your ooky she was so cute .. 🙂
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Jann, I adore your collection but must admit that Sabrina is my fav though. Congrats on completing the BALC and creating such a beautiful and marketable line. Good luck with your Etsy store, be sure to share the link with us at the group~! xXx Ne
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Ne .. Sabrina is very poplular with this group .. thank you for your comments I so appricate them .. When I open my Etsy store I will publish my link for sure .. XoXo .. 🙂
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Jann, Your multi level line of jewelry is out of this world. Your designs are very unique and the colors are gorgeous. I love the cuffs and what you did with them. A lot of interest love looking at all the things you added. Your last design with the beadwork is so beautiful. It was a joy to go through this challenge with you.
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Janet .. Thank’s so much .. It was a joy wasn’t it .. I love your style also Janet .. I have been making cuffs for several years now they are great fun assembling them .. ❤ thank's again ❤
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Wooooo Hooo Jann you went to the moon in your total design!!!!! I love each one of your pieces like how awesome is your gift of creating beautiful energy in everything that you do!!!! Thank you for the amazing gifts of learning from you!!!!!!
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aww thanks Louise and thank you for your amazing talent also .. I haven’t read your BLOG yet, I’m taking a couple of days off .. 🙂
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Jann, your pieces are beautiful! You’ve put a lot of work into them, and it’s a great line … makes me feel like I’m on a beach on a tropical island! The statement piece is amazing! Best wishes to you with your line, and I’m so happy to have had this class with you! ❤
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Pamela .. thank you so much .. it was a great class for sure and I loved seeing your updates .. I haven’t read your blog yet, I’m taking a couple of days off .. looking forward to seeing your reveal .. ❤
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Jann I’m blown away by the sheer beauty of your line and your amazing imagination. I adore them all but that last beaded pieces hast my heart you are such a beautiful bead artist. Loveeeeeeeeeeeee!
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aww thank you Kristy .. you are always so kind with your comments .. that piece took me about 40 hours to make so it will be at my high end .. probably $200 .. I love your design but I haven’t read your blog yet, I’m taking a couple of days off .. ❤
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I can hear the waves of the ocean as I look at your designs. Beautifully done Jann, so many pieces I want! I miss living near the ocean and your designs bring back a number of memories. 🙂
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Thank you so much Leila .. comment’s like this keep me going and going .. I love your design’s also .. we have so many talanted ladies in this group .. what a great 3 months it was .. so here’s to making more jewelry in the future .. ❤
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Wow, Jann, just …WOW!! All of your pieces are so beautiful! Of course, your signature piece is amazing, but my very most favorite is the little white anchor bracelet. It makes me want to go on vacation at the seashore right now! I am flabbergasted by the thought and time that I know went into the making of your line, and it shows oh so much. I suspect your days off are much needed. And thank you for “Three Dog Night”–it does feel good to know what you have accomplished!
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Gina .. how kind of you and thank you so much for your comments .. I haven’t gotten to your BLOG yet but I will soon .. The bracelet you like was my last piece to make, I have one more anchor that I plan on making a necklace to match .. It probably will be on my WTW this upcoming week .. This class was wonderful, watching everyone grow and design .. Looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful jewelry ❤
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Jann, I am swept away at your talent and how cohesive your Line of jewelry is! I love every piece you made! Major Congrats! You are also Over the Top helpful! I am glad to call you friend and such a wonderful experience we have all had in the class!
peace and hugs!
xo
nike
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Nike .. thank you so much for your friendship .. boy this blog stuff really was hard at times and here we are at BLOG 3 and my comment area finally works .. go figure .. Thank you for all of your great comments, they are so appricated .. I still am hopping and will get to your blog soon .. ❤
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Oh my Jann, your levels are amazing & show how much thought and experience you put into each and every piece. You’re so gifted. I’m REALLY glad you finished and added your last piece. The beauty of it “washes” over me every time I see it. Superb! Simply Superb!
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Teresa .. thank you so much for following my journey and I’m still not done .. I have other pieces on my worktable so be on the look out for more .. 🙂 I’m still hopping and haven’t gotten to yours yet .. here’s to our jewelry adventres !!! ❤
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I love your sea theme and the names. I’m pinning you as well.
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Jeanette .. thank you so much .. 🙂
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Amazing and Cohesive collection. Those cuffs take my breath away
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Thank you Gloria .. I love making cuff bracelets .. I have a few more up my sleeve .. LOL 🙂
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Fabulous work! I love seeing the close-ups especially. Your theme speaks to me especially because my Dad was a marine biologist and I grew up always living near the water.
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Thank you Jennifer .. I bet you had lot’s of adventures growing up by the sea .. you can see more close-ups of my picture on Pinterest and my FB Clever Designs page .. I don’t have everything posted yet but hopefully by this upcoming week .. 🙂
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Your line is beautiful. Each piece is well-thought out and they all look wonderful as a collection. That seed bead final is quite the show stopper. Just gorgeous.
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Thank you Tammy .. I appricate you stopping by and taking a look at my reveal .. That’s what I like to hear about my signature piece “A Show Stopper” .. thank’s again .. 🙂
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Wonderful, Jann!!! I only wish the photos were larger so I could see the details more clearly!
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Amy .. thank you .. I’m sorry about the size of my pictures .. I am starting to add my design line to my Pinterest Board and my FB Clever Design page .. you can see them better on those 2 sites .. thank you again
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Jann, your line is stunning!! You have a beautiful, cohesive line which shows lots of thought and creativity. Great work!
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Thank you Micheale .. appricate you stopping by and commenting .. looking forward to adding more to my line and also seeing more of your beautiful pieces .. Xo
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Well, Jann you already know I’m crazy for your theme and your over the top beaded seahorse! I just love how you have the series levels–and so much beauty to behold! I think my other top faves are the Savina seahorse and Salacia–gorgeous! Now all you need to do is make a succulent line, and attach them to B’Sue’s backings–LOL. It is just AMAZING seeing the huge body of beauty you have produced! You’re flying GF!!!! ❤
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Alexandra .. Thank you for all of your comments throughout this journey .. they mean so much .. be on the lookout for more Adventures In The Sea jewelry soon .. LOL on the succulent’s .. maybe a nature line would be fun .. hmm got my mind thinking now .. 🙂
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I love to see how your grow your line. It’s like seeing a plant growing in its pot. Definitely I like the level 9. It’s fabulous. Beautiful work.
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Coral .. thank you so much and my pot’s are going to start growing again .. be on the look out for more Adventures In The Sea soon ..
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it’s amazing to me what your line has turned out to be.. I think you have done such a good job ( I look at the mermaids and my mind just banks.. they just are my thing) your line is fantastic and it will go far!
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Thank so much Kat .. I appricate you reading and commenting on my BLOG .. I’m still creating and hope to show more to everyone each week .. 🙂
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Jann, it is so obvious that you were ready for this challenge! You’ve created a fantastic line of jewelry which I’m sure you will do well with! There is a lot to love here but I have to say that the cuffs are outstanding. Hope you are ready to be busy, busy, busy with sales!! Congrats.
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Yes I was somewhat ready Nadine .. but as I started to develop my line I did run out of components or I just wanted different ones .. always on the lookout for sea charms .. thanks so much for visiting by blog and commenting .. 🙂
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Hi Jann!
~What a fabulous line! LOVE all the different components that you used~ You really found some great ones! your designs are fun and flirty and appeal to all age groups! And let me tell you ho much I love your ocean background that you used~ Is it scrapbook paper? It’s going to be so much fun to watch each other grow from here! XOX
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Thank you Liz .. yes it is scrap book paper and the piece I used for my line is geeting old I need another piece and I’m on the look out for the same piece .. looking forward to seeing your redo .. always love your jewelry .. xoxo
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