Friday, January 23, 2015

~Welcome To 1996 Shabby Lane And The B'Sue Design A Line Challenge-BLOG #1!

             ~YAY! And HELLO LADIES!!
                      ~Welcome to my blog and the B'Sue Design A Line Challenge! For those of you who are reading this and scratching your heads right about now...I am a member of Brenda Lansdowne's Facebook Creative group. In the beginning of January Brenda was so generous to offer up the design A Line Challenge/ Blog Hops- I jumped at the chance to build my line, my brand and most of all learn from the best- Brenda!! (One of the extra benefits to this challenge is admittance into B'Sue's private classroom!) And for my fellow sisters from the build a line challenge I am working with a brand new computer and I am still figuring it out, SO please forgive the missing build a line badge and  photo ( I have a small photo over by "about me") but as I figure it out I will add it... I have a Dr. appt today so I will not be able to start visiting everyone until tomorrow... (I am going to try to tonight but I am usually in mad pain when I get back from this particular Dr. so I am not sure) ~ xo
                            So... Here we are at the first of 3 blog hops during this challenge. This hop is all about sharing our design vision, along with sketches, photos of materials and components we are going to use and our vision of where we intend to take our line. SO... without further ado ... Let's go see what's perkin' with my line,  THE BOHEMIAN SPELL.
                            If someone were to ask me to describe my own design challenge that would be easy: "Vintage Inspired Bohemian Chic" I have always carried a bit of a Bohemian estetic through out my various stages of evoution of my own personal jewelry design. I tend to  lean toward the organic, but at the same time I love to use, or create components and pieces that have a story to tell. I can only share ideas with you today, because
that is the way I create. When I sit down to create I start with a main idea or focal ,  but I never know what creative turn the piece will take until I sit down to actually bring all those design ideas to life....

 I Love working with polymer clay. The design elements of my line will be made up of  Beautiful Brass Stampings, Bead Caps, Spectra Beads, Filigree,Findings and a little of this and that from B'Sue Boutiques, as well as my own Polymer Clay Designs, chain, Greek Leather, Awesome Antiqued Brass Wire, Handmade Wire Crochet and of course, B'Sue's Sari Ribbon!!
SO IT IS STILL VERY EARLY AND I HAVE MANY MORE PHOTOS TO DOWNLOAD, LOTS OF B'SUE PRODUCTS BUT I HAVE A LITTLE GLITCH RIGHT NOW, I AM POSTING FROM A BRAND SPANKIN' NEW COMPUTER AND IT IS STILL DOWNLOADING MY PHOTOS! SO, AS SOON AS IT IS DONE I WILL ADD THE EXTRA LINE PHOTOS AND PERHAPS YOU CAN STOP BACK DURING THE HOP TO SEE THE REST OF THE PHOTOS- I JUST DID NOT WANT TO DELAY POSTING MY LINE!!  WISHING EVERYONE A FUN AND AWESOME HOP AND LINE CHALLENGE- CANNOT WAIT TO SEE EVERYONE'S LOVERLIES!!
XOX   LIZ
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LIST OF MEMBERS IN CHALLENGE: (LOTS OF PHOTOS UNDERNEATH) BEAR WITH ME I AM STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT ALL TH INS AND OUTS OF BLOGGER ;)
Brenda Sue Lansdowne, B'sue Boutiques
Marcia Tuzzolino
Jann Tague
Judy King
Linzi Alford
Cynthia Wainscott
Carole Carlson
Lynn Stinten
Marica Zammit
Catherine Shattuck
Michaele Collie
Mary Craig
Lee Koopman
Erin Whitacre
Monica Casady
Leila West
Cindy Peterson
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
Ingrid Anderson
Louise O'Shields
Susan Killam
Mary Katherine Deis
Nike Bottalico
Susan Bowerman
Kristy Le
Jan Peters
Mitzie Crider
Gina Hockett
Linda Anderson
Alexandra Sefton
Melida Boman
Teresa Shurter
Melissa Latimer
Renee Hong
Nadine Edris
Lori Meyer
Jennifer Merrill Williams
Denise Lussier Poirier
Renee Allen
Autumn Adams
Elizabeth Owens
Kat BarronMiller
Sandra Ballard
Coral Law














41 comments:

  1. Be still my beating heart!! If I had to choose one style to wear forever...it would be boho!! How DO YOU do those cylindrical beads with smashing them when you stamp them?? :) I keep trying...and failing. We'll talk!! Can't wait to see your creations.

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  2. Wonderful to get to meet you Liz!!! I love what I have seen of your different elements! Can't wait to see more! Be Blessed

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  3. It will be so fun to see what you create with polymer, silk and all!

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  4. love the colors!! its so much fun to mix in so many different elements, can't wait to see the next step

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  5. love your blog and of course your mad creativity!

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  6. J'adore "Bohemian Spell"! Can't wait to see what jewelry magic you conjure up!

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  7. Always love that your components are so bright and full of color. Love your shabby chic.

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  8. You always have lovely things, Liz ,.. I know your Bohemian line will be bodacious! Congrats on the new computer too, kiddo ... I need one of those too! Can't wait to see what your line looks like ... ;)

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  9. I have always admired your polymer beads and flowers. They way you colorize them is definitely your style.

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  10. What a wonderful creative mind you have! Very much looking forward to seeing your boho line!

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  11. I agree with Cindy. You've definitely found your style with your polymer clay beads. I LOVE Boho Chic so I'm really looking forward to seeing your first creations in the next blog hop!

    Marica
    Bead Lovelies

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  12. Very nice blog and your polymer clay skills are awesome! Looking forward to seeing more!

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  13. Can't wait to see your spin on Boho!
    I have to ask: What are the little birds in the picture below one of your polymer beads? Are they baby owls or...? Adorable!

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  14. Nice blog, Liz! Looking forward to your Bohemian Line!

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  15. Love boho everything! I'm curious to see your designs when they are complete. =)

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  16. I adore Bohemian! My step-mom always called me that (I don't' like wearing shoes) LOL
    I look forward to your reveal!

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  17. Cool! Looking forward to seeing some finished pieces. :-) ~Elizabeth

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  18. You certainly have a lot to work with! I can't wait to see what you come up with.

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  19. I think my process is similar to yours - I let the components inspire the designs and go where they take me. Works great for one of a kinds, but it hasn't built me a cohesive look yet. I look forward to seeing your line.

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  20. Your polymer creations are gorgeous! Can't wait to watch your line evolve.

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  21. I have always loved your polymer pieces so am looking forward to your newest creations. ~Ingrid

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  22. Your blog is great, very folksy and it made me feel welcome in your world. Looking forward to seeing more of your work and your line!

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  23. Adore! Great blog! I cannot wait to see your work!

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  24. Hi Elizabeth oh I love,love, love your blog page it is beautiful!! Oh yes "The Bohemian Spell" is an awesome name for your line!! It is going to be so awesome at your reveal and I can't wait. ~Louise

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  25. I'm so glad I'm not the only one struggling with the computer! Your beads are amazing, I love the colors and fibers. I sketch madly in my newsprint block too! Great minds united sister in crime :)

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  26. I always love your clay pieces so can't wait to see how you create your Bohemian line.

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  27. Love the colors of previous work. Can't wait to see your line!

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  28. Fun blog & great pics. Can't wait to see what you create with all of those goodies plus your fabulous beads.

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  29. Love the polymer clay pieces and the combo with brass is great. Looking forward to the reveal.

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  30. Can't wait to see the finished line!

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  31. Love your previous pieces. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with for your line :) Linzi

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  32. The Bohemian Spell is great! This will be a colorful winner, for sure!

    Cheers,
    Susan

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  33. I've always admired your mad skills with you colorful polymer creations and I can't wait to see what you create for this challenge. Happy Creating my friend.

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  34. I have always admired your polymer clay work and skills, so this line should be spellbinding! I know it will be beautiful and wearable. Anticipation is giving me goosebumps!! Gina H

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  35. Your polymer clay is so unique and organic. I am sure your line will stand out from the crowd.

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  36. Such summery and cheery colors!
    ~Catherine S.

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  37. Love your clay creations paired with B'sue stuff! Keep it coming!

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