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
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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Very nice write-up, Erin! Your pieces are awesome!
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Great theme! Can’t wait to see your beautiful creations 😉
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I love it, Erin! Beautiful!
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Great idea for a theme. Very whimsical!
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Hi, Love your posting, simple, uncluttered and sets the style.
Cheers,
Lynn DragonzWench
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Love the theme you chose Erin. Haven’t made any steampunk pieces myself but LOVE that look.
The work in progress pieces you shared are already gorgeous.
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Good morning Erin! Wow! I love your idea! I’m certainly going to direct my daughter to your blog. We both love Alice and steampunkery. You certainly have the collage type work “down”. These are great pieces! I’m excited to see what else you come up with. I see you love those little hats of Brendas. They are also a favorite of mine. Here is a question for you. Are you familiar with a blog on WordPress called Steampunkapotamus? If not, look for him. He reblogs a lot of steampunk blogs and may reblog yours. Lots of folk follow him. His reblog would get you a lot more notice.
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Thanks for the tip! I will definitely check Steampunkapotamus out.
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You are well on your way. Looking forward to seeing your line.
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I’m definitely intrigued!
Cheers,
Susan
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Love this creative theme! There are so many Alice in Wonderland fans out there that I bet this line will sell very well for you!
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Well on your way for a very exciting Line of Jewelry! Excited to read your blog and best wishes to you!
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Very Cool.
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Looking good! Can’t wait to see the finished pieces. 🙂 ~Elizabeth
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Oh dear, Erin, what a great idea! Type “A” into the search box on Etsy, and see what suggestions are in the drop down menu. ; ) Looking great!
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Love your theme, I am such a fan of Alice and the Looking Glass. I know this line will be super successful!! I am really looking forward to seeing more!! Loved your blog post this morning.
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Love what you selected for your design .. Jann
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Hi Erin, thanks for joining us and can’t wait to see where the road takes you!
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Very creative designs. Can’t wait to see the rest of your pieces. Ingrid
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Erin what a great idea for a line! I can’t wait to see your Alice in wonderland inspired jewelry
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Alice and steampunk? Two of my favorites, can’t wait to see what evolves!
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Really looking forward to seeing the rest of your line! Love the idea!
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Perfect blend of a classic steampunk image and B’Sue’s pieces. Great work scaling it down and keeping it so close and so unique with the “eye” of the flower!
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Way cool. Don’t you just love the top hats. I love to see designs with them! Can’t wait to see the rest of yours !
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Love Alice and her Wonderland! Can’t wait to see your finished line!
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Love your theme, and am looking forward to seeing the rest of your pieces. Aren’t those glass eyes fun to work with?!?!
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Love this and can’t wait to see your next steps!
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Steampunk and Alice, what a great combination!
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Your pieces are great and the Alice theme is inspired. Looking forward to seeing the line.
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Really like your theme. Definitely will want to see the whole line.
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excellent concept, you have pulled a rabbit out of your hat
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Love that big necklace with all the tea things, the hat with gears and all! Will you have the rabbit and cheshire cat in some things too?! Great idea. 🙂
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Love Alice in Wonderland and can’t wait to see your line!
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Nice theme, and I love what you’ve done so far, Erin!!
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Love your Steampunk them I love Steampunk as well I do many different kinds of jewelry, so I love this Challenge to help us focus on one them. Love your blog to here’s to happy creating to all.
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Love your theme.
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Great post! I love the theme you are working with and your nearly finished design is Amazing, can’t wait to see more!!! Have a Blessed Day!
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Fun line! Can’t wait to see your stuff develop. 🙂
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Literature, fantasy and jewelry=great combo! Looking forward to seeing your whole line!
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Very cool idea, Erin! Love Alice in Wonderland, and you’ll have so much fun putting your own spin on that idea in your line! 😉
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Wow, you’re off to an amazing start, and quite far ahead of me in assembling your line. I better hurry into the studio or I’ll be late for a very important date. Looking forward to seeing the whole line.
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Alice in Wonderland sounds like a fun theme with lots of possibilities.
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Love your theme! In that first piece, which is beautiful, I wonder if some sort of rabbit/hare imagery would add to it? In any case, I can’t wait to see the whole line!
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Your blog design is cohesive with your design as well. What a good branding strategy. Look forward to your final reveal.
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Great theme and love the top hats! Looking forward to seeing your line. Linzi
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Loved Alice so you have a lot to play with. See you at your next post and happy to be taking this creativecourse withyou.
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Hi Erin! Alice In Wonderland Gets Steampunked is always makes for fun jewelry! Looking forward to seeing your line!
See you in class!
xo
Liz
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