Clever Designs by Jann .. Build A Line Challenge Master Class 2016 .. FINAL REVEAL

April 1, 2016 | Clever Designs

Today is April 1st .. It’s not only April Fool’s Day but also the end of a fantastic class .. I enjoyed my 2nd experience with the BALC group and I learned more about myself as a designer ..

Our final reveal is today ..This is not the end of my journey making this style of jewelry .. I will continue designing and adding to this line .. Take a look at my new designs below and I hope you will take a moment to leave me a comment ..

http://www.bsueboutiques.com/

Blog Hop Dates ..

Friday Jan 29 ..COMPLETED

Friday February 26 .. COMPLETED

Friday April 1 .. TODAY

These are my B’sue components for my Country Chic Jewelry Line .. Of course I was not able to use everything, however my creative juices are still on overload ..

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REVEAL

Level 1 of my Pyramid consist of earrings .. Lot’s of B’sue components are used to make these sweet earrings .. Be on the look-out for more Country Chic Earrings in the future ..

COWGIRL UP EARRINGS

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heart cowgirl earrings

COUNTRY GIRL BRACELETS

Level 2a of my Pyramid consist of Bracelets .. These are so Cowgirlish .. Lot’s of B’sue components are used in all 3 of these bracelets .. I had so much fun making these Country Chic beauties ..

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Back side of Bracelets

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SASSY NECKLACE SETS

Level 2b of my Pyramid consist of several different styles of Country Chic Necklaces with matching Earrings .. I used B’sue Leafy Picture Frame components, roses, different charms, a touch of lace, and the same amount of beads in each necklace .. All earrings are the same ..

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Back side of Necklaces

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Level 2c of my Pyramid consist of several different styles of Country Chic Necklaces with matching Earrings .. I used B’sue Double Winged components, roses, different charms, a touch of lace, and the same amount of beads in each necklace .. All the earrings are the same ..

YEE HAW NECKLACES SETS

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boot necklace

Back side of Necklaces

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Level 2d of my Pyramid consist of several different styles of Country Chic Necklaces with matching Earrings .. I used B’sue Double Winged components, bead caps, roses, different charms, a touch of lace, and the same amount of beads in each necklace .. All earrings are the same ..

Back side of Necklaces

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Level 3 of my Pyramid consist of several different styles of Country Chic Necklaces with matching Earrings .. I used several different B’sue components, different chams, roses, and the same amount of beads in each necklace .. All earrings are the same ..

GIDDY UP NECKLACE SETS

horse with horse shoe necklace

horse with lots of charms necklace

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Back side of Necklaces

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STATEMENT PIECES

Level 4 of my Pyramid are my statement pieces .. B’sue Cuff, Sash Broach and leaves along with a horse that is colored with perfect pearls .. of course a rose and some lace was added to complete this beauty ..

RODEO HORSE CUFF

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Back side of Cuff

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Level 4 This statement necklace is fit for a Rodeo Queen .. I used Modge Pod and scrap bookpaper on the B’sue necklace blank along with several other B’sue componetns .. The rhinestone horseshoe is vintage and is perfect for this necklace .. Earrings will be designed later when I get more red beads ..

RODEO QUEEN NECKLACE

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Back side of Necklace

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Thank you for following me on my BALC journey .. Thank you to Brenda Sue Lansdowne of B’Sue Boutiques for guiding us .. Also thank you to all the members who participated in this challenge for the experience ..

Most of the components used in my jewelry line are purchased at B’Sue Boutiques and are made in the USA .. http://www.bsueboutiques.com/

So hop along with all of us by using the links below and see more beautiful jewelry lines by my fellow jewelry artists!

Y’all are the BEST !!

Jann

Etsy .. https://www.etsy.com/shop/CleverDesignsbyJann
FaceBook .. https://www.facebook.com/JewelsByJann/
B’sue Boutiques .. http://www.bsueboutiques.com/

Here is the hopping list!

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

https://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

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/

HAPPY TRAIL’S TO YOU UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN

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A New Challenge Is On The Horizon

November 11, 2015 | Clever Designs

Wow its November already and I haven’t done a Blog in sometime .. I have been busy designing some new jewelry pieces and I’m gearing up for a new Challenge starting in January thru March 2016 .. What will my theme be? It’s a secret .. I will be announcing it here on my blog sometime in January ..

The Build A Line Master Challenge is sponsored by B’sue Boutiques and our instructor is Brenda Sue Lansdowne ..

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Our instructor .. Brenda Sue Lansdowne

http://www.bsueboutiques.com

Below are a few of my recently released designs .. you can find them and much more at my Etsy Shop ..

https://www.etsy.com/shop/CleverDesignsbyJann

NEW BRACELETS

squireel bracelet and earrings

sandy beach bracelet2

NEW EARRINGS

owl moon earrings

squirrel earrings

bird earrings

glove earrings

NEW NECKLACES

victorian angel necklace

turquoise and ice resin necklace

iced enamel heart necklace2

owl ice enamels necklace

iced enamel necklace with charms 2

owl necklace 3

Thank you for taking a stroll thru my blog .. See y’all soon !!

XoXo .. Jann

MY LINKS

https://www.etsy.com/shop/CleverDesignsbyJann

https://www.facebook.com/JewelsByJann/

September Change It Up Blog Hop

September 25, 2015September 25, 2015 | Clever Designs

Howdy everyone .. Today is September 25th and it’s Reveal Time for our Vintage Flair Change It Up Blog Hop ..

Let’s catch up on a few things before I reveal my designs ..

My Etsy Shop is up and running and I have almost 200 items posted .. If you haven’t visited my Etsy Shop the link below will take you to it .. Thanks so much !

https://www.etsy.com/shop/CleverDesignsbyJann

I hope to roll out a fall design within the next couple of weeks so be on the look out for all of those beautiful fall colors ..

My hubby “Don” and I took a short trip to Big Bear a couple of weeks ago .. We went to a few flea markets and a car show and we even took our sweet Abby with us .. what a fun beautiful day ..

Lunch time with Don and Abby ..

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This old car really took me by surprise .. does it remind you of a TV program ?

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.. Moving On To The Reveal ..

The components shown below were selected for us to use by Brenda Sue Lansdowne our leader at B’sue Boutiques Creative Group .. Aren’t they GREAT ! We were challenged to create a jewelry design using only these components. The challenge did have a twist .. we were to use it in a way that we normally wouldn’t .. you could cut it up, use the back side or upside down .. let your imagination take off ..

Well my imagination was having problems so I stuck with the good old traditional ..

http://www.bsueboutiques.com

These are the products and tools I used on my designs .. Iced Enamels, Perfect Pearls and Daimond Glaze ..

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Using the largest component of the four selections I decided to make a vintage cuff .. The component was beant in the form of a cuff bracelet and spray painted white .. Ivory Ice Enamel was applied over the top of the spray paint .. I fell in love with the rose cameo offered at B’sue Boutiques and applied the same technique on the cameo but used different colors .. B’sue brass chain, rosary chain and a heart locket complete this Vintage Cuff Bracelet ..

Vintage Cuff Bracelet

I couldn’t do just one challenge piece so it was back to the design table to challenge myself again .. The component was beant in the form of a cuff .. Spray paint and Perfect Pearls was used for the coloring .. A B’sue Ring, brass chain, beads and pearls complete this Vintage Swag Bracelet ..

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Vintage Swag Bracelet

Ok .. just one more .. How could I pass on the heart stamping .. Spray paint and Perfect Pearls was used for the coloring .. Attached to the center of the heart is a B’sue cameo with rhinestone’s around it and some sweet baby roses with leafs .. Vintage pearls, rhinestone rondelles, glass beads and gold-plated chain complete this elegant necklace set ..

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Thank you for taking a stroll thru my blog .. Below is a list of other blog hoppers who are participating I hope you will hop along with me ..

Did you figure out the name of the TV program .. click on the link below for the reveal ..

XoXo

MY LINKS :
Etsy .. https://www.etsy.com/shop/CleverDesignsbyJann

FaceBook .. https://www.facebook.com/JewelsByJann

Pinterest .. https://www.pinterest.com/janntague/clever-designs/

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September 25, 2015 .. Blog Hoppers

Brenda Sue Lansdowne

Jewelry Making Outside the Box

Mary Deis

The Rose Sword

http://theroseswordmdeis.blogspot.com/

Jann Tague

Clever Designs

https://janntague.wordpress.com/

Lori Beekman

B.Accessorized

https://baccessorized.wordpress.com/

Renee Hong

Fine and Dandy Jewelry

http://www.fineanddandyjewelry.blogspot.com/

Cynthia Wainscott

Exotic Peru Jewelry

http://exoticperujewelry.blogspot.com/

Dana Hickey

Magpie Approved

http://magpieapproved.blogspot.com/

Mary Beth Quigley-Spiker

Q Settings

https://qsettings.wordpress.com/

Karen Eaton

KJewelry Creations

http://kjewelrycreations1.blogspot.com/

Shari Gardner

SLG Jewelry Designs

https://slgdesigns.wordpress.com/

Alison Huie

Ally’s Baubles

http://allysbaubles.blogspot.com/

Pamela Anger

Novegatti Designs

http://www.novegattidesigns.blogspot.com/

Carole Carlson

Beadsophisticate

https://beadsophisticate.wordpress.com/

Cindy Peterson

Howling Dog Jewelry

https://howlingdogjewelry.wordpress.com/

Marcia Tuzzolino

Aurora Designs

http://auroradesignsjewelryblog.me/

Charlotte Smothers

Sea Horse Ranch Life

http://seahorseranch.blogspot.com/

Catherine Shattuck

Victorian Rose Boutique

https://vrbrose.wordpress.com/

Clare Wells Nemeth

Papercrafting Magic

http://papercraftingmagic.blogspot.com/

Erin Whitacre

Shattered Time

https://shatteredtimejewelry.wordpress.com/

Lynda O’Mara

Lomara Creative

http://www.lomaracreative.com/

Ginger Hammond

Lynn Leigh Designs

https://lynnleighdesigns.wordpress.com/

Ingrid Anderson

Lilis Gems Artisan Jewelry

https://lilisgems.wordpress.com/

Deb Beechy

Beetique

http://www.beetique56.blogspot.com

Harry Wood

Oscar Crow

http://oscarcrow.blogspot.com/

Delyssa Maxwell

Past Time Fancies

https://pasttimefancies.wordpress.com/

Paula Gaskill

Lovely Layla Bugs

http://lovelylaylabugjewels.weebly.com/blog

Irene Hoffman

Heart’s Dezire by Irene

https://heartsdezirebyirene.wordpress.com/

Alexandra Sefton

Imaginary Jewelry and Altered Art

http://wilywolverine.blogspot.com/

Leslie Carver

Adorn Divine Designs

http://adorndivinedesigns.blogspot.com/

The End Of Summer and What’s In Store For September

August 31, 2015August 31, 2015 | Clever Designs

Hi everyone .. Hope y’all had a great summer .. Wow was it hot in California .. We have a huge water shortage and are required to reduce our water by at least 35% each month, which has been hard .. Hopefully we will get rain this winter to fill up our lakes and dams ..

In August we kept cool by going to the Kern River .. It’s another one of our favorite camping spots .. The river was down but still enough to play in and keep cool ..

My son and his family who live in Cedar Park TX came for a 3 week visit .. I just can’t get enough love from my grandkids .. Here is a picture of Jake and Madi and Megan and Grant .. they all started school last week ..

In September I will be working on some new designs .. B’sue Boutique has a challenge every month .. September’s challenge is “Vintage Flair” .. I have a few designs tumbling around in my head and will get started next week ..

Also in September B’sue Boutiques is hosting a Blog Hop and is using the “Vintage Flair” idea .. We have four stamping’s to select from .. I love them all and maybe I just might make 4 creations .. I will be featuring my designs in my Blog September 25th ..

http://www.bsueboutiques.com/

Here is some of my jewelry I made in August .. Everything is for sale at my Etsy Shop (see link below) ..

See Y’all Soon .. XoXo

Take a break and enjoy some Little Big Town – Pontoon

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Stop by and visit my Etsy Shop ..

Etsy ..

https://www.etsy.com/shop/CleverDesignsbyJann

You can also find me at ..

Clever Designs by Jann on FaceBook .. https://www.facebook.com/JewelsByJann

Pinterest

B’sue Boutiques

Most of my supplies are purchased at B’sue Boutiques .. everything is made in the USA .. stop by and take a look ..

http://www.bsueboutiques.com/

Let’s Catch Up ..

August 4, 2015August 4, 2015 | Clever Designs

Hi Everyone .. It’s been sometime since my last blog .. so let’s catch up .. We went on a vacation to Brooking OR .. My son’s family who lives in Cedar Park TX are here on vacation for a couple of weeks .. And of course I have been busy making jewelry .. I opened a Etsy Store and I hope y’all will visit .. my links are located at the bottom of the page ..

For the last 5 years we have spent our vacations in OR with friends .. Every July Brookings has a kite festival so we pack our motorhome and travel to this beautiful beach ..

We had a pool party a few days ago .. What a fun day everyone had ..

I am gearing up to make more Beach Jewelry in August .. At B’sue Boutiques we have a monthly challenge and I love to participate each month .. For the month of August the theme is “The End of Summer/Beaches/Ocean Themes” I have my Work Table all prepared and ready to go for this week ..

Here are a few of my newest arrivals at Clever Designs ..

For your entertainment .. turn up the volume .. sit back and enjoy The Three Dog Night .. Joy To The World

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Stop by and visit my Etsy Shop ..

Etsy ..

https://www.etsy.com/shop/CleverDesignsbyJann

You can also find me at ..

Clever Designs by Jann on FaceBook .. https://www.facebook.com/JewelsByJann

Pinterest

B’sue Boutiques

Most of my supplies are purchased at B’sue Boutiques .. everything is made in the USA .. stop by and take a look ..

http://www.bsueboutiques.com/

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February 25, 2015February 25, 2015 | Clever Designs

Ok everyone my comment section is up and running and is located at the bottom .. YAH .. Thank you Marcia for helping .. it worked!!

Please leave a comment to see if it’s working .. thank you everyone

Build A Line Challenge From B’sue Boutiques .. Clever Designs by Jann .. Part Two

February 20, 2015March 8, 2015 | Clever Designs

WELCOME BACK TO MY “ADVENTURES IN THE SEA” Journey

What an adventure the last 28 days have been. My design line is really coming along great and I’m very happy with my progress. I plan on having 8 levels in my pyramid with prices ranging in Level 1 thru 4 from $15.00 to $50.00. Level 5 thru 8 are priced higher and are limited editions.

When starting the process of writing my blog and adding pictures something was missing. Fireworks started going off in my head and I had one of my aha moments … I need names for my jewelry pieces. So let me introduce you to a few pieces in my new jewelry line ..

Level 1 ..

Adventure In The Sea Earrings .. are made with shells, B’sue components and of course pearls ..

Adventure In The Sea Earrings .. Price Range $15.00 to $20.00

Level 2 ..

Adventurous Mermaid .. I did run into an issue with my reversible mermaid necklaces shown below. Originally I wanted to use mother of pearl as my center piece but they were all to thick. The front and back of my B’sue components would not seal tight. After many hours of brainstorming and walking the hobby store isles I found a solution for my reversible Adventurous Mermaid Necklace .. Burlap .. what do you think ?

Adventurous Mermaid .. Price $32.00

Doesn’t every lady want to fill like a Goddess sometime in their life?

Take a look at Level 3

Level 3 ..

Sedna has a rhinestone waistband and hangs from a beautiful B’sue connector. Both of these pieces are painted using alcohol inks. Brass chain, jade beads and vintage pearls are used in the chain.

Sedna Goddess Of The Sea .. Price $38.00

Sinann has copper wire wrapped around her tail with pearls and crystals and she hangs from a beautiful B’sue connector. Copper chain, pearls and crystals are used in the chain.

Sinann Goddess Of The River .. Price $38.00

Susanoo has a rhinestone waistband and hangs from a beautiful B’sue connector. I used Rusty Black components in this piece and slightly buffed them back so that a small amount of copper shows.

Susanoo Goddess of Storms and The Sea .. Price $38.00

Seri .. B’sue rhinestone seahorse is just so pretty .. Seri dangles from a beautiful B’sue connector and I used B’sue vintage pearl chain ..

Seri Indians of Northwestern Mexico .. Price $38.00

Level 4 .. Sabrina .. I love B’sue mermaid / seahorse heart component .. I used 3 different swellegant patina’s to get my desired color. Sabrina is ready to ride a wave ..

Sabrina .. Celtic River Queen .. Price $48.00

Level 5 .. Will Be Announced at Bead Hop 3

Level 6 ..

Seashore cuff bracelet’s are sold as a limited edition. Each one of these bracelets are wrapped with either silk or lace. Each component is wearing rhinestones and is tangled in tea tied lace. Flat back pearls and other charms are on all cuffs.

Seashore .. Limited Edition .. $55.00 $65.00

Level 7.. Will Be Announced at Bead Hop 3

Level 8 .. Will Be Announced at Bead Hop 3

My process for designing is normally done in my head and it makes me a little crazy sometimes. Going thru this procedure I have learned to prepare, take control and to stop over thinking my designing. I am a huge visual, I now have a dedicated area for my components and beads for the projects I am working on.

The B’sue Boutiques Build A Line Challenge (BALC) is being taught by our mentor Brenda Sue Lansdowne and is sponsored by B’Sue Boutiques .. What a fun Group ..

Did you watch Brenda’s video “Jewelry Design One of a Kind Pieces Versus a Cohesive Jewelry Line from B’sue”? Wow what an eye opener and it really got my juices flowing .. If you haven’t watched this video you should take the time ..

http://www.bsueboutiques.com

https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/bsueboutiquescreativegroup/

Thank’s for reading my Blog and I hope you enjoyed my 28 days of makering. Listed below are the amazing designer’s who are participating, please check out what they have been up to. Mark your calendar for March 20th which is the final chapter of BALC Blog Hop ..

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Thank you .. Jann XoXo

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

Aurora Designs

Jann Tague

Clever Designs by Jann

Judy King

Apt to Wander Studio

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

Shattered Time Jewelry

Monica Casady

MJCasady Copper Works

Leila West

Leila Nicole Designs

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

Lilis Gems

Louise O’Shields

Desire Divine Jewels

Susan Killam

Killam Creative

Mary Katherine Deis

The Rose Sword: Artisan and Vintage Collectible Jewelry

Nike Bottalico

Susan Bowerman

Woodside Wireworks

Kristy Le

Kristy Le Trendy Jewelry Designs

Jan Peters

Stylized Vintage

Mitzie Crider

Needful Luxuries Occasional Blog

Gina Hockett

Freestyle Elements

Linda Anderson

From the Bead Board

Alexandra Sefton

Imaginary Jewelry and Altered Art

Melida Boman

The Journey of Pens and Things

Teresa Shurter

TreeZ’s Treasurs

Melissa Latimer

Smithed Up

Renee Hong

Fine and Dandy Jewelry and Art

Nadine Edris

Moondance Jewelry

Lori Meyer

http://www.parisiennegirldesign.wordpress.com

Jennifer Merrill Williams

Artists of All Stripes

Denise Lussier Poirier

Renee Allen

Autumn Adams

Elizabeth Owens

Kat BarronMiller

Midnight Kat Productions Art Jewelry

Sandra Ballard

Mama San’s Mojo

Coral Law

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Problem’s With Commenting On My Blog ??

February 7, 2015February 9, 2015 | Clever Designs

B’sue Boutiques Design Team Challenge first Blog Hop was held on January 23rd and was very successful. Thank you everyone for your sweet comments on my new design line “Adventures In The Sea” . Several people advised me that they were having a issue finding the comment section on my blog .. all you need to do is click on the title above and it will open my blog , go to the bottom and you will find the comment section ..

Working at my B'sue Design table — Working at my B’sue Design table

My Adventure In The Sea line is coming along .. I have 3 pieces completed and several works in progress .. here is a sneak peak ..

WIP Mermaid and Heart's — WIP Mermaid and Heart’s

Have you ever shopped at B’sue Boutiques .. click on the link and check out the beautiful components .. http://www.bsueboutiques.com

Thanks again everyone and .. May your life be filled with relaxing sunsets and sand between your toes .. XoXo

Build A Line Challenge From B’sue Boutiques .. Jann Tague of Clever Designs .. Part One

January 23, 2015February 4, 2015 | Clever Designs

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.

Work In Progress .. Mermaid Focal Necklace

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 ..