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| I took this photo of Fort Worth from a helicopter. They removed the door for me so I could get great shots. Thanks, Epic Helicopter! |
Last hop, each artist revealed their long-awaited theme for their line. I had so much fun hopping from one blog to the next, oohing and ahhing over their exciting ideas and beautifully designed blogs. I found myself laughing out loud more than once at the great sense of humor and personality that came across through their conversational style. Many of the authors drew me in with their wonderful tales of real life stories that inspired their lines, and wonderful photos! We truly have a talented bunch!
We've been talking a lot about challenges we are facing in building the lines, a pyramid structure of pricing (no, we're not talking Amway or the likes here), paying attention to jewelry and color trends, and overall cohesiveness. We're improving our blogging and technology skills, skills of our craft, and business acumen. It's a journey of self-discovery, as we learn what we are truly capable of. Perfect for my Finding Your Direction theme!
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| A ring that I've previously made and sold, that I can easily reproduce for the lower priced end of my line. |
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| While the simple studs sell better, some people like a little extra added to the design. Options, right?! |
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| There's no way I will leave out my best sellers. |
So, visit our many talented artists below, to see what they've been busy doing! See you March 20th!
Build a Line Master Class from B'sue Boutiques list of participants:
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
Exotic Peru
Carole Carlson
Beadsophisticate
Lynn Stinten
Dragonzwench
Marica Zammit
Bead Lovelies
Catherine Shattuck
VRBrose
Michaele Collie
The Vintage Gem
Mary Craig
Jewelry Alchemy
Lee Koopman
Strega Jewelry
Erin Whitacre
Shattered Time Jewelry
Monica Casady
MJCasady Copper Works
Leila West
Leila Nicole Designs
Cindy Peterson
Howling Dog Jewelry
Leila Belcher
Leila Bee Designs
Gloria Allen
Wings and Beads
Pamela Anger
Novegatti Designs
Tammy Adams
Paisley Lizard
Lynda O'Mara
LOmara Creative
Elizabeth Hildreth
MadScientistsDesigns
Dana Hickey
Wind Dancer Studios
Janet Calardo
Jan Lea Designs
Maria Clark
Sweet Willow Designs
Lori Beekman
B. Accessorized
Jennifer Kroeger
Relic Charm
Amy Jorgensen
Hoarder's Corner
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
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
Parisienne Girl
Jennifer Merrill Williams
Artists of All Stripes
Denise Lussier Poirier
Jewelry by Denise
Renee Allen
Small Stuff Design
Autumn Adams
Autumn Dawns
Elizabeth Owens
1996 Shabby Lane
Kat BarronMiller
Midnight Kat Productions Art Jewelry
Sandra Ballard
Mama San's Mojo
Coral Law
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So sorry your are feeling bad sending hugs and healing prayers. So far I love your line and your blogs is great.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda!
DeleteCannot wait to see the rest of your line. Hope you get well real soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Debbie!
DeleteRenée I hope you're feeling better and can continue your creative process and building
ReplyDeleteas I love your jewelry. Especially like the use of the compasses. My favorite part of your blog is your quote we are challenging ourselves and competing against her self to do the best we can
Thank you, Cindy! That's one of my favorite quotes, too. Being creative helps you feel better, true; so when you really need to feel better, but are too sick to create, it's terrible!
DeleteHope you feel better soon so you can get back to creating again Renee.
ReplyDeleteI just love those little compasses. Was going to buy some a few weeks ago but they're out of stock right now.
Really looking forward to seeing your whole line in our final blog hop.
Take care xx
Thanks Marica, I am looking forward to knocking out some stuff real soon. I enjoyed your blog post, too!
DeleteRene, your blog is outstanding and I am really looking forward to reading the next installment. I think you are going to have a very fine line, so hit the fluids and the kitchen soup and feel better, my friend. Great read!
ReplyDeleteThank you Susan! My husband does make some fantastic Korean chicken soup, too!
DeleteWonderful Blog! I am so sorry you are sick, you are in my thoughts~ I am so happy to see your jewelry- I love it! Cannot wait to see more of your work. I think you are an amazing artist! xo
ReplyDeleteThank you Nike, and like they say, "It takes one to know one!" ; ) I love your creations as well!
DeleteGreat blog lovely lady and I hope your feeling better soon~! xXx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ne...stay warm up there!
DeleteI hope you're feeling better soon! So easy to see why they're your best sellers and am looking forward to seeing where this line took you!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I have to remember sometimes that simple sells, and not overthink stuff. I think that is what B'sue is trying to teach us, have an upper tier of really cool and possibly labor-intensive stuff that you are charging enough for...then take elements of that for a simple impulse buy price point.
DeleteLove your compass line! Great idea. Feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nadine!
DeleteI knew you could do it Renee! Excellent entry and a lot of depth to the commentary. You get it....and this line is gonna make it for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for not letting me quit. I can do this!
DeleteNice blog and you already have many pieces ready to go. Hope you are feeling better soon and look forward to seeing more!~Ingrid
ReplyDeleteThank you Ingrid. I always look forward to seeing what you make each week.
DeleteGreat blog post Renee and can hardly wait to see your finished line.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Irene!
DeleteHope you'll be feeling better soon, Renee. Your line is wonderful. That little compass can speak to so many different people and they are so darned cute!! Looking forward to seeing your completed line.
ReplyDeleteThanks Marcia, that's what I'm hoping for. Your tulips are so cheerful and I loved your story.
DeleteGet well soon! What you have is really great and I am looking forward to more!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Chi!
DeleteI really love your line. Feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lori!
DeleteHi, Renee- I LOVE the idea of having a compass on my hand! What a great idea. I really look forward to seeing your line. Take care of yourself :) ~mary
ReplyDeleteIt could really come in "handy" right? LOL! Thanks Mary!
DeleteAwesome that you already had a design that worked where you wanted it to--love the compass line! I think your quote speaks to most of us, and I love it. Hope you get to feeling better. Gina H
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gina. I had a whole list of themes to choose from, and at the last minute this one spoke to me and I knew I had to do it.
DeleteAwesome that you already had a design that worked where you wanted it to--love the compass line! I think your quote speaks to most of us, and I love it. Hope you get to feeling better. Gina H
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you've been sick and all that! Love the compass ring and earrings--that's a super saleable and cute idea. So looking forward to seeing your whole line! With more rest and sleep, you'll be cooking again! :):)
ReplyDeleteThanks T...I hope to be back at it soon. Keep up the great work with your "fruits of the Spirit" line...I love that idea and how you are using real grapevines. I used to have a grape vine along with my rose garden...miss that!
DeleteLooks like you have a well-thought out line already in the works. Looking forward to seeing what else you come up with.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carole! Now, to get the ideas on the table!
DeleteLove your line idea! Looking forward to seeing it all completed!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Leila. Yours looks awesome. You are amazing!
DeleteLOVE the direction you're going in, Renee, those compasses are darling and perfect for an affordable and fun price point. Your helicopter shot is amazing, too. Are they still showing the fly over in the helicopter before each show at the Omni Theater? Man, I miss Cowtown! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, gosh....yes I HAVE seen that at the Omni...haven't been in so long. You know they completely rebuilt the Science museum? I used to have a membership, but haven't been in a long time.
DeleteGreat stuff!
ReplyDeleteThank you Amy! Love your clematis avatar!
DeleteLove these little compasses. Can't wait to see the rest of the line.
ReplyDeleteThank you! They are fun, and versatile as well as affordable!
DeleteI'm glad you're including some dangle earrings too. I love dangle earrings. This theme is so whimsical and fun, I can't wait to see the full line next month.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tammy!
DeleteOh Renee I'm just an all day fan of your artwork all of the time!! "Finding Your Direction" is just the ultimate title for your line and I love it!!!!!!!! Your line will for sure be truly outstanding just because of the heart and soul that you put into all that you do!!!! Thanks for such a great blog read and I'm thrilled to have you as my classmate for sure. Louise
ReplyDeleteThank you, Louise! I really admire your work and fun personality. Your positivity shines through in your writing and your art! It's great having you as a classmate as well!
DeleteRenee- So glad you are getting better and were well enough to be able to write your blog so we all could hear about your journey. I love those little compasses and they way you're using them. Looking forward to more.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lynda! I've had a lot of personal challenges going on. It's been hard to find enough time to make the things I want to make, but I'm hanging in there! I appreciate the encouragement!
DeleteThese pieces with the compass are such fun! Looking forward to seeing your completed line. Keep well.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI love working with compasses as well! Feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteGreat blog and I love the earrings .. looking forward to seeing more on March 20th .. Hugs
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jann! I just love what you are doing. I am having trouble commenting on your blog, though? It looks fantastic!
DeleteHope you are on the mend! I enjoyed reading your blog, but must admit I am a little jealous of your Fort Worth weather! I love working with those little compasses, too!. Cannot wait to see your grand finale!
ReplyDeleteWe've been snowed in quite a bit, lately! Thank you! : )
DeleteBig Hugs sweetie I'm so sorry that you have been so sick and I too hope your on the mend. I love your design theme and can't wait to see what else you cook up. XOXO
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kristy. Your foxes and grapes are awesome!
DeleteThis is a really unique and fun theme!! Love what you have done and ca't wait to see more!! Hope you are back to 100% soon!!! Be Blessed!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Robin!
DeleteLooks like you have found what you are looking for now follow that path and your line will look great
ReplyDeleteJust like the U2 song, LOL! Thank you!
DeleteAWESOME RENEE! I knew you could do it!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Brenda Sue!
DeleteI hope you're well on your way back to good health again... with the help of Finding Your Direction, of course!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Susan
Thank you, Susan!
DeleteHope you are on the mend and can stay healthy. I absolutely love this jewelry. The compasses are so cute and would guess sell like hotcakes. Can't wait to see your line reveal in March!
ReplyDeleteI hope, Janet! Thanks!
DeleteThe direction of your line shows great thinking, Renee. Your work is amazing! Hope you feel better! HUGS! ~ Catherine S.
ReplyDeleteThanks Catherine, I do LOVE what you are doing in your line. It is beautiful.
DeleteGreat potential in those compass /steampunk inspired ideas. look Forward to seeing your line. Linzi
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linzi! Yours is great, too. Get lots of photos for your next book! I'll be in line to buy it!
DeleteLooking good, Renee! I'm looking forward to the big reveal in March. :-) ~Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteThanks, Elizabeth! Same with yours, I like your pieces so far!
DeleteI'm such an admirer of your work, Renee and can't wait to see your finished line. Hope you stay well!
ReplyDeleteThanks Micheale!
DeleteWonderful ideas, Renee, and love the pieces you've done! You've got a fantastic line going there. ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Pamela!
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