The BALC class sponsored by B’Sue Boutiques is coming to an end. The knowledge we have gathered from Brenda and each other I believe will continue to bolster each of our creative paths. I know for myself the informatiom about cohesion, supply chains, inventory, scheduling and so much more has taken a major burden off my shoulders. Thank you Brenda for offering this great class.
The theme I chose based on visual stimulus received at my day job was significantly more broad than I had anticipated. Once I started mapping it out with my mind mapping software (thank you high school science teachers for pushing me to develop that skill) ideas for “Sparkles and Steel Toes” came flooding in.
I had to accept that for my class micro line I could not go in more than one direction and still hope to present cohesion. The elements in these five pieces are symbolic of things and people I encounter when I am lucky enough to see the inside of one of the breathtakingly beautiful theaters here in Boston.
Many of the stampings at B’sue resemble the interior architecture inside a theater. The iced enamels color antique ivory, the dark metals and of course the black are colors I think of when I think about the unpolished parts of a theater.
The hand stampings represent all the many people I have come to know and respect whose hard work goes into all aspects of a show. I smile at the Ivory enameled hands. It reminds me of the plaster color and the people whom may as well of been installed with the foundations of these venues as if they are part of the architecture themselves.
Tubular net stitching is a symbol of how every little tiny part (like the seed beads) comes together to make something more significant than the parts themselves.
Sparkling faceted crystals and semi precious stones to me are the end product, they are the shiny things that the world sees. (Also can you really think of theater without thinking crystal chandeliers?) There are other references as well but these I believe are the main ones.
I hope you will enjoy looking at the hard work of my classmates and our instructor Brenda of B’sue Boutiques. Happy hopping!
1. Brenda Sue Lansdowne Jewelry Making Outside the Box
http://www.bsueboutiques.typepad.com/
2. Diana Buynak – Butterfly Emporium Ceramic Studio
http://butterflyemporium.indiemade.com/blog
3. Irene Hoffman – Heartsdezirebyirene
http://heartsdezirebyirene.wordpress.com
4. Clare Wells Nemeth – Creative Magick
http://www.craftingmagick.blogspot.com
5. Mary Reckmeyer – Afrayedknot
http://www.afrayedknot.net
6. Marcia Tuzzolino – Aurora Designs
http://auroradesignsjewelryblog.me
7. Elizabeth Wilks – Wearable Art by Lizzie
http://wearableartbylizzie.blogspot.com
8. ♡ YOU ARE HERE ♡Jeanette Rose Belmont – One Canvas at a time
http://www.onecanvasatatime.com
9. Lyn Joy Reeve – A Journey from Jewels to Jubilation
http://lnreeve00.blogspot.com/
10. Belinda Reed-Ingle – Vogue Rocks
http://voguerocks.blogspot.com/
11. Beth Trubman – The Journey of Jewelry
http://thejourneyofjewelry.blogspot.com
12. Carole Carlson – Beadsophisticate
http://beadsophisticate.wordpress.com/
13. Jann Tague – Clever Designs by Jann
http://janntague.wordpress.com
14. Shari Gardner – SLG Jewelry Designs
http://slgdesigns.wordpress.com/
15. Susan Bolton – Fern’s Place
http://www.fernsplace.org
16. Chris Kemp – NoodlePie Bracelets
Metamorphosis, my Line is Born.
17. Susan Bowerman – Woodside WireWorks
http://www.woodsidewireworks.com/
18. Pamela Anger – Novegatti Designs
http://novegattidesigns.blogspot.com/
19. Joan Donovan – Hailey’s Cottage
http://haileyscottage.com/
20. Alison Huie – Ally’s Baubles
http://www.allysbaubles.blogspot.com/
21. Sharon Palac – Sharon’s Jewelry Garden
http://www.sharonsjewelrygarden.blogspot.com/
22. Erica Olmos – Beeb’s Closet
https://beebscloset.wordpress.com/
23. Erin Whitacre – Shattered Time Jewelry
https://shatteredtimejewelry.wordpress.com/
24. Fran Sitton – Sitton Up Front
https://sittonupfront.wordpress.com/
25. Ginger Hammond – Lynn Leigh Designs
https://lynnleighdesigns.wordpress.com/
26. Paula Gaskill – Lovely LaylaBug Jewels
http://www.lovelylaylabugjewels.com/Blog.php
27. Mary Katherine – The Rose Sword
http://theroseswordmdeis.blogspot.com/
28. Renee Webb Allen – Small Stuff Design
http://smallstuffdesign.com
29. Valerie Tilghman- ArtJewelsandGifts
http://artjewelzdimensions.blogspot.com/
30. Chris Cravens Vintage Cravens
http://christinecravens.blogspot.com/
31. Leslie Carver http://www.adorndivinedesigns.blogspot.com/
32. Donna Parry, JewelryDonna
http://jewelrydonna.typepad.com/
33. Gina-Marie Hammer – Tangles, Twists and Treasures
http://tanglestwistsandtreasures.com/blog/
34. Kelly Wymer Winged Wisdom Enchantments
https://wingedwisdomenchantments.wordpress.com/
Sparkles and Steel Toes 
I loved reading your blog, and love your new line of jewelry. So creative!
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what a clever line!! I really like how you related it to theater!
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Your beadwork is stunning. Love how you pulled everything together!
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I just loved the mix of your beaded components mixed withe iced enamels and the hands a simply elegant line. Love it!
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Jeanette, your line is so very well done. What a great tribute to life in the theater! I love the hands and the finish on your pieces with white and glitter is beautiful. A wonderful collection!
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You really have made me think about being in a theater. It must be awesome to have that perspective from backstage too. The hands absolutely speak as to all of the hard work that goes on in a production! Great job 🙂
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Enjoyed and admired the jewelry and the concept. Great work!!
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I can only repeat what others have said. Your line really made me feel I was in a theater audience. Wonderful line.
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Very clever line, incorporating theater architecture. Love it
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Great blog and jewelry line ..
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Great blog post Jeannette and a sweet line you’ve created. Nice work.
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Great blog Jeannette, and a very original theme. I love how the theater is woven through your work and the stories. Those citrines set it off beautifully too!
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Your line is cool and edgy – and your beading is awesome! Thanks for sharing your wonderful work with us!
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I enjoyed your blog and how you relate people and the theater to your jewelry. When I looked at it and thought about it I could see it. Jeanette I absolutely love your bead stitching, a form of art I hope to learn one day. Your theme line makes room for more sublines, I could see something portraying the Cabaret with vintage rhinestones, crystals, rows and rows of pearls! I’m so sorry I’m getting carried away! Anywhoo you have a great line!
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Love your designs and the interpretation behind them. Beautifully done!
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You did an excellent job, you got the point of the class and your final blog is proof. I hope you will continue to make jewelry and get it out there to be seen….you have a brilliant start!
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Great blog post, Jeanette! Your line does remind me of the inside of some theaters I have been in over the years. You did them justice!
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Really well thought out line Jeanette! I liked how you mixed your beadweaving in. That takes allot of extra hard work. I think you definitely got the feel of the theatre!
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How unique. I really like the earrings – all the different textures. I also really liked the choker you made by stringing ribbon through the holes in the stamping. Quite clever!
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Love the enameled pieces and beadwork, great post!!
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Very creative line and love the connection to the theater.
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What a creative and cool line, Jeanette! The pieces are wonderful, and your post was a joy to read. 😉
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This is a cool line that really reflects you theme of the theater. Beautiful details in the seed beading!
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Such a different idea, such unique pieces, wow! Love your beadwork, great job. 🙂
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Your jewelry designs are lovely and detailed. I love the way you threaded the ribbon through the necklace, and your use of crystals. I wish you continued success in all you do. All the best! JewelryDonna
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