B’Sue Boutiques 2016 Build a Line Challenge- the final blog hop and Big Reveal!

Welcome back everyone to the final blog hop for this years BALC with B’sue Boutiques!

It’s Erin from Shattered Time Jewelry here to reveal my new line based on Around the World in 80 Days. It is my interpretation of a voyage around the world with lots of transportation and an industrial steampunk vibe. I’ve been trying to keep it under wraps for the last few weeks and I can’t wait to take you all on this adventure!

Let’s start with a hot air balloon adventure. There are 2 different styles and choices of finishes.

Here are the matching earrings…

Then we can move on to the filigree balloons. They have a fire patina and add a hint of color! Each one is slightly different.

Here’s the earrings to match….

What around the world adventure would be complete without an airship!?!

The next part of the journey is on land….. Trains and automobiles! All rusty of course!

And what line would be complete without that over the top piece or two to tie it all together!?!

Here’s the big one….

This one is a little smaller….

And a little bracelet…..

I wanted to give lots of mix and match options…. Kinda like a make-your-own adventure!

The whole line all together!

Thanks for hopping in to see my line! Hope you enjoyed my “around the world in 80 days adventure” and I hope to see you all soon.

I just want to thank Brenda from B’sue Boutiques and all of her staff too for so much help along the way with everything I needed for my journey!

Hope to see everyone again soon for the next Shattered Time Jewelry adventure….. Under the sea perhaps….

Please leave a comment and tell me what you think–I would LOVE to hear from you!
Enjoy the rest of these amazing designers and keep hopping!

Here’s the 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

http://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/

In the Build a Line Challenge group with B’Sue Boutiques ( that’s where you find all the good stuff) we have been talking about developing our own styles based on preferences and design influences. We have discussed inventory and pricing along the way. Things are really rolling along at this point in the adventure, so let me take you to the beginning before I get too carried away…

These are the pieces that I gathered to start the adventure around the world.

I started with these great filigree beads and decided to torch paint them to be hot air balloons.

Then I added these really big beads that are becoming dirigibles, complete with working propellers!

Here’s my work table laying out many of the earrings, necklaces, and bracelet ideas…

These are my rusted pendant blanks that I think are going to be in the middle price point of my line… as you can see it is going to be a rusty industrial adventure. Shattered Time Style, of course!

Of course this adventure would not be complete without an over the top statement piece.

Thanks for stopping by to check out my latest adventure!

Here’s the list of other amazing blog hop participants:

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

Belinda Reed-Ingle, Vogue Rocks

http://voguerocks.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

http://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

Barbara Kelley, Angels’ Keep

http://angelskeepbandbdotcom.wordpress.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/

B’Sue Boutiques Build a Line Challenge 2016- Blog Hop #1

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Well, hello welcome to the B’Sue Boutiques Build a Line Challenge 2016 blog hop #1. I hope everyone is having a blast checking out all of the participants pages.

My name is Erin and this is my Shattered Time Jewelry blog. I’m a repeat participant this year because last year was such a wonderful experience and I would not pass up the chance to do it all again.

Here’s my line from last year.

It was called “Through the Looking Glass” my own take on a steampunk/ industrial Alice in wonderland if you will.

This year I was inspired by a piece I made for a monthly challenge over at the B’sue Creative group ( on Facebook, that’s where all the fun is). The challenge was to make a piece that was inspired by a piece of vintage jewelry.

The one on the left is a vintage piece by Joseph of Hollywood. Mine is one the right. After making it with all the parts from B’Sue Boutiques ( that’s where you get the good stuff) I thought wow this really looks like a crazy flying balloon. So when I decided to build a line this year I thought why not go with that and be inspired by the king of steampunk Jules Verne
So my theme this year is “around the world in 80 days” …. Shattered Time style that is. So I began to gather my parts and pieces. All of these are going to be parts to build this line.

Not exactly sure where it is all going just yet but as all of us work through the next few months I hope some awesome things develop!

Thanks for stopping or “hopping” by to check out Shattered Time and I hope to see you all again soon! Please visit all the other great creative people in this group by following the list below! I’m off to start my adventure!

Here’s the blog hop participants:

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

Belinda Reed-Ingle, Vogue Rocks

http://voguerocks.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

http://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

Barbara Kelley, Angels’ Keep

http://angelskeepbandbdotcom.wordpress.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/

Ringing in 2016 with a new line for Shattered Time

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2016 starts the beginning of another creative endeavor. I’m joining the B’sue Boutiques Build a Line Challenge 2016. There will be 3 blog hops as we work through our lines. I will post more dates and details soon!
I’m starting this time reflecting on where I’ve been and where Shattered Time is going.

Here’s my line from last year
I loved my “through the looking glass” theme. At the beginning I think that I was so worried about the expectations and grand ideas that were in my head that I struggled to get things moving sometimes wondering if I could do it at all. With all the guidance and support from Brenda and all the members of last years group I suddenly found myself figuring it out. I started with the big statement piece to get it off my mind so to say and from there progressed to the rest of my line.

The response from customers at the couple shows I did this year was wonderful! I sold a number of pieces to my line and gained more exposure for my brand. ( I never thought a year ago that anyone would ever think pieces were mine just by looking)

When the whole process ended I was initially creatively burnt out. Not sure where to next after pouring everything into a project for months. However I learned so much and gained so much insight into myself as an artist. It shaped the rest of my year and also carried through into pieces the rest of the year.

When it came to committing to this challenge again there was no question that it was something I needed to do. The structure and deadlines keep me on task and working towards a goal.

I hope many follow the blog hops and support everyone in this challenge. Here’s to a fabulous and creative 2016!

The Change It Up Blog Hop

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Welcome to my Shattered Time Jewelry Blog!

I started this Change It Up Challenge by choosing this fabulous stamping from B’Sue Boutiques.

I decided to add some color with Swellegant bronze and and gold green patina and let it sit overnight.

Gathered up a bunch of gears and pieces from my stash and a ring blank from B’Sue Boutiques.

Assembled the piece…… Here’s the back…

This is the final result…. It’s a funky steampunk ring that is outside the box!

Thanks for visiting! Hope you enjoy the rest of the hop! Feel free to leave a comment!

Here’s the list of the blog hop participants:

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/

Build a Line Challenge from B’Sue Boutiques, Part THREE (The Big Finish!)

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Collages of a few of the items from the finished collection:

Statement Piece Necklaces:

Statement Piece Bracelets:

Other Necklaces from the line:

Other Bracelets:

Earrings:

Rings:

Belt Buckles, Cuff Links and Pin/Brooch:

Here are some random combinations of the items, some of which match quite well:

My trays, filled with all of the Looking Glass items I made for the challenge:

I had an absolute blast building these. The story was great inspiration and I learned so much watching everyone else put together their own line. This was one of the most fruitful experiences I’ve ever had. My website (which is lagging quite behind) will be updated VERY SOON, and several of these items will be for sale. I think I succeeded in creating several price points in the “pyramid” style discussed in the group. I want to thank B’Sue Boutiques ( they do have the best stuff!) and Brenda Sue Lansdowne for all the guidance over the last 3 months. Thank you all for joining me on this journey!

“You’re entirely bonkers. But I’ll tell you a secret. All the best people are.”

-Alice

Brenda Sue Lansdowne, B’sue Boutiques,
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
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
ab:coraldesign

Sunday Night

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Took a weekend off of jewelry to support my wonderful husband and his band that I consider my friends as they released their 5 th full length cd.

They always support my creative outlets and I always have supported theirs for the last 17 years. So great to see everyone that came out to the show. Lots of familiar faces. It was a great night!

I did wear a few pieces from the line I’ve been working on and got good responses and feedback. This week will be spent taking pictures and getting ready for the blog hop on the 20th!

Tuesday

Build a Line Challenge from B’Sue Boutique, Part Two

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Thus far, my Shattered Time: Through the Looking Glass build a line challenge is coming along swimmingly! Perhaps even the Bloody Red Queen herself would be impressed with my progress. Thank you so much for joining me on this next step of my journey!

After the first blog hop, and after reading and joining many discussions on the creative group page, I realized that I was making things at the “top of the pyramid”–and that I needed to start scaling things down to diversify my price points. Here is the completed first necklace which I was making during the first blog hop:

Then I took the cohesive chain element plus some of the parts from this necklace to create a scaled-down version. This piece contains some of the Through the Looking Glass elements, and it would be at a mid-range price point:

Next I took it a step further, keeping the cohesive chain elements, and utilizing the teapot and the Mad Hatter’s favorite apparel (both purchased from B’Sue Boutiques). These are at an even lower price point on the “pyramid”:

I’m very happy with the cohesiveness of the line. They share elements and they match my design aesthetic. I think you can tell they all came from the same designer!

Here’s a cuff I made–this would be at a higher price point, as it took quite a while to finish and has a lot of pieces involved:

Here’s a couple pictures of two other items I’ve made for the line. Once again, just trying to incorporate different pieces which might appeal to a wider range of people:

Last but not least, a picture of my work area tonight. I’m planning on continuing further down the creative rabbit hole!

Thank you so much for checking up on my progress! I’m looking forward to seeing everything my fellow designers have created during this blog hop, part two. Leave a comment if you’d like and enjoy the rest of the hop!

GREETINGS and WELCOME to the second installment of a trilogy of blog hops for the BUILD A LINE challenge and master class!

This blog hop is sponsored by B’sue Boutiques

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HERE ARE THE PARTICIPANTS!

Brenda Sue Lansdowne, B’sue Boutiques,
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
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
ab:coraldesign

Build a Line Challenge from B’Sue Boutiques, Erin Whitacre of Shattered Time Jewelry Part 1

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Hello! My name’s Erin Whitacre from Girard, Ohio! Thanks for stopping by my blog to check out my new line as part of the B’Sue Boutiques Build a Line Challenge! Over the next three months, me and several other participants will be taking part in a master class aimed at creating, designing and refining an original line of jewelry.

It all started with this fabulous order I received from http://www.bsueboutiques.com:

The theme of my line is A Steampunk Trip Through the Looking Glass. My inspiration is Lewis Carroll’s timeless literary masterpiece, Alice in Wonderland. The story is, of course, a journey of imagination and wonder–and I hope to capture some of that magic with the pieces I’ll be creating. I picked this theme because it connects with my jewelry concept of Shattered Time.

In Wonderland, nothing is at is seems. Many of the characters, concepts and themes of the story will be evident in my line. While the final pieces will share similar traits, all of them will be unique and different in their own way.

Here is the first piece I conjured up in my head. This is a larger necklace concept, which incorporates several of the element from Alice, as well as utilizing a few of my own Shattered Time creations.

And I’ve also started a scaled down version, which will be a smaller necklace once completed.

Both of these items are incomplete, but are coming along quite nicely.

Over the next few months, I hope to develop more pieces and diversify the line–with the help of the rest of the members in my creative group, and B’Sue! Please feel free to leave comments and suggestions, and DEFINITELY enjoy the rest of the blog hop!

GREETINGS and WELCOME to the first of a trilogy of blog hops for the BUILD A LINE challenge and master class!

This blog hop is sponsored by B’sue Boutiques

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HERE ARE THE PARTICIPANTS!

Brenda Sue Lansdowne, B’sue Boutiques,
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
Exotic Peru

Carole Carlson
Beadsophisticate

Lynn Stinten
Dragonzwench

Marica Zammit
Bead Lovelies