WELCOME BACK TO MY “COUNTRY CHIC” JOURNEY
Today is February 26th and this is our 2nd Blog Hop for the Build A Line 2016 Challenge .. Our next Blog Hop will be on Friday, April 1 and I will be revealing my new Country Chic Line on that day ..
I have learned more about myself as a Designer in this class & finally understand what it takes to build a jewelry line. I want to thank our instructor Brenda Sue Lansdowne of B’sue Boutiques for showing me the ropes. Brenda is an outstanding designer, business owner, instructor and mentor .. Thank you again Brenda for this journey ..
The list below is a few of the discussions we have had ..
- Design Influences
- Collages
- What type of maker are you, Hobbyist, Maker or Designer
- Your Desire to move up or down in jewelry making
I subscribe to a magazine called Cowboys & Indians thinking I would find a Designer that I could connect with .. I’m still searching for that connection.
I love the designer Miriam Haskell .. Her style is over the top Gorgeous .. I have made a few necklaces that were influenced by her designs .. Take a look below ……
Miriam Haskell Design Above
My Designs Below
I love collages .. I use PicsArt and PhotoGrid to do my editing .. I’m still learning .. Examining my previous pictures to my current pictures I have gotten better .. I still have problems with lighting .. If I only had more hours in the day or if I could split myself into two .. Ha Ha !!!!!!
Here are 2 different Collages that were made recently ..
During the month of February we had a long discussion on what we felt we are as a jewelry maker .. A Hobbyist, Maker or Designer ..
- A HOBBYIST is someone content with dabbling and doing their own thing.
- The Jewelry MAKER is more serious about the business end of things. They may very actively honing their craft and experimenting with ‘what works’.
- The Jewelry DESIGNER has developed a brand and a recognizable, cohesive look. They have done all the things that the hobbyist and the maker have done
I started out as a Hobbyist, making jewelry for myself, family, friends, contest and a few sales .. I have developed myself into a Designer but with still a small amount of Maker in me ..
Another question was asked .. “Do you have the desire to convert up or down” .. It’s taken me several years to get where I’m at and I sure don’t want to go backwards at this time in my life .. It only get’s better .. I sale my jewelry at Etsy, FaceBook and Pinterest ..
- Etsy .. https://www.etsy.com/shop/CleverDesignsbyJann
- FaceBook .. https://www.facebook.com/JewelsByJann/
Below are a few pictures on what’s going on at my design table .. sorry I can’t show you any completed pieces right now .. stay tuned in for the next Blog Hop on April 1 ..
Here are a few components I’m using for my Country Chic Line .. yes I do have more
Waiting to be revealed on April 1
Something sweet dangles from the chain
Thank you for reading my blog and I would appreciate your comments .. please go all the way down to the bottom of my blog to find the comment section ..
The list below are all participants, be sure to visit their Blogs and you can start following them also .. see you soon .. Jann
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
Brenda Sue Lansdowne Jewelry Making Outside the Box
http://www.bsueboutiques.typepad.com/
Diana Buynak – Butterfly Emporium Ceramic Studio
http://butterflyemporium.indiemade.com/blo
Irene Hoffman – Heartsdezirebyirene
http://heartsdezirebyirene.wordpress.com
Clare Wells Nemeth – Creative Magick
http://www.craftingmagick.blogspot.com
Mary Reckmeyer – Afrayedknot
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 – Beadsophisticate
http://beadsophisticate.wordpress.com/
Jann Tague – Clever Designs by Jann …………… YOU ARE HERE
https://janntague.wordpress.com
Shari Gardner – SLG Jewelry Designs
http://slgdesigns.wordpress.com/
Susan Bolton – Fern’s Place
Chris Kemp – NoodlePie Bracelets
http://noodlepiebracelets.com/
Barbara Kelley – Angels’ Keep
https://angelskeepbandbdotcom.wordpress.com/
Susan Bowerman – Woodside WireWorks
http://www.woodsidewireworks.com/
Pamela Anger – Novegatti Designs
http://novegattidesigns.blogspot.com/
Joan Donovan – Hailey’s Cottage
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 Katherine – The Rose Sword
http://theroseswordmdeis.blogspot.com/
Renee Webb Allen – Small Stuff Design
Valerie Tilghman- ArtJewelsandGifts
http://artjewelzdimensions.blogspot.com/
Chris Cravens Vintage Cravens
http://christinecravens.blogspot.com/
Leslie Carver
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/
HAPPY TRAIL’S TO YOU UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN
Love your work, Jann! You nailed your inspirational pieces for the Miriam Haskell style. Your new line is going to be wonderful. Can’t wait to see your finished line!!
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thank you dear friend .. I love caging and I hope to do more .. your line is beautiful .. looking forward to the final reveal ..
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A wonderful blog post. Nicely laid out. Love your pictures of your Haskell inspired pieces, and the teasers of your new line. I’m so excited to see it!
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thanks so much Chris
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Your designs that were inspired by Miriam Haskell are beautiful. I love all the pics and can’t wait to see your complete line of jewelry.
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thanks so much Janet
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Jann I just loved your blog and I miss being with all nofd you this time around. I love your Miriam Haskell inspired pieces their drop dead gorgeous and your color pallet is always define. I look forward to seeing your new line finished it will be fabulous! Love ya bunches girl! XOXO!
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thank you Kristy ..
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cannot wait to see the next step! best wishes Jann
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thank you Nike
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Love your designs, Jann ♥ Always beautiful composition that is romantic with your own special flair! xoxo
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thanks so much
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Wonderful blog Jann, and like Marcia, I so admire your interpretation of the Haskell style jewelry. Looks the you are going to have so much fun with the Country Chic line. What you’ve done so far is looking mighty fine!
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thank you Susan ..
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Nice
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thank you
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Jann, what a great blog post. You know how I feel about your jewelry designs and I know you put your heart and soul into every piece. I can’t wait to see your “Country Chic” line which I’m sure will be rootin’, tootin’, stompin’ good. So what more can I say other than “Giddyup Girl!” 😉
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Thanks so much Renie .. looking forward to seeing your line on April 1
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Lovely jewelry as always! Looking forward to seeing your completed new line. Ingrid
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Thank you so much ..
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Nice post, Jann! I really like how you described what’s been going on in the class, and you recapped the descriptions of Hobbyist, Maker, and Designer. The post was an easy read, and informative, but I really want to hear more about you. I understand where you’re coming from, and I identify with not wanting to go backwards – boy do I identify! I just feel like there’s more I want to know! Maybe that’s a good thing, since I’ll keep coming back for more, right? Can’t wait to see what you’re doing with those mustaches!
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Thank you Gina .. you can go back and read my other blogs to maybe learn more about me .. I’m not a huge person on writing lots .. Id rather make jewelry ..
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I loved your Blog Jann Tague and I greatly admire your jewelry making ability and I can’t wait to see the finished line..it sounds intriguing
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thanks so much
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I enjoy the look of your components, looking forward to your reveal.
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thank you Jeanette
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Nice post, Jann, and pretty pieces! I’m looking forward to seeing your completed new country line!
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thanks so much ..
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Your pieces are so beautiful, Jann! I love the Haskell designs you shared here as inspiration and your creative process. Thank you so much – I am looking forward to seeing your new line in April!!!
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thank you so much for commenting Christine ..
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Jann, I found that I had to sign up to follow you to get to leave a comment. Well worth the effort for me so I can say, “Giddy-up Cowgirl!!” I admire you and your California gal-pals that are so prolific in your creations. It inspires me to “saddle up” myself.
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well I didn’t know that .. thank you for the information .. Jann
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Hi Jann, It took me a bit to figure out how to comment to your post. For those of you still struggling, click the “like” button and then a little box will show up asking if you wish to make a comment. Anywho, I love your chabby chic idea and can’t wait to see your final line.
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well that’s interesting .. thanks for letting me know Shari .. My Country Chic line is coming along and I’m hoping to add more to it before our final reveal ..
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I love what I am seeing Jann!
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thanks so much Sue ..
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