Saturday, April 16, 2016

As the Dust Settles




So life has been pretty insane for my family and I particularly since Christmas 2015.

My darling husband Trevor had to succumb to the evil Cancer which invaded his frail body after 10 years of enjoying remission from Gastric Cancer.

Enough sad news.  I wanted to show the fruits of my labour during the Build a Line Challenge 2016 which was sponsored by the wonderful teacher and mentor Brenda Sue Lansdowne of www.bsueboutiques.com



I was determined to graduate the Class and despite the fact that Trevor passed away on 22nd March 2016 and his Cremation Service held on 1st April.
I set my blog to publish on that day and gave it the best I could under the circumstances.
Looking back I just wanted to display some better pictures of my line and share with you what I have in mind moving on "Now that the Dust has Settled".

Top of the Line is my "Showstopper"          
Front of Necklace
Back of Necklace which I lined
 with Ultrasuede for Comfort
Queens of the Sea Large Assemblage Collar Necklace



This Collar will be personally signed by me on the back side so you will own a one of a kind piece of my Gift Jewellery Line


Thanks so much for stopping by my place to read my latest Blog.
I will be adding more pictures of my Line working my way down the list from the most expensive piece to lesser priced items which I am sure you will love
See you really soon
Much love to you All
Lyn Joy Reeve




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Friday, April 1, 2016

THIRD BLOG HOP Build a Line Challenge 2016 Master Class


Welcome to my last Blog for this Challenge...I have learned so much from my Mentor and Teacher Brenda Sue Lansdowne. Not only about the art of Jewellery making but about myself and life in general. To say that the last three months have been a rollercoaster ride is an understatement. I knew I would be challenged beyond my expectations when I began the course in January at a time when my husband Trevor had taken a turn for the worst with his Cancer and I would be full time carer and nurse for him but I wanted to continue and he wanted me to as well...I'll make no more mention of this sad time other than to say I lost my dear Trevor on 22nd March 2016. I know he would have wanted me to see this commitment through so I am writing this for him and me of course. I had written this once already and in my haste I deleted it earlier today and was unable to retrieve it so here I go again.

Presenting my "Queens of the Sea" Line of Jewellery consisting of a Toe Ring, Beach Sandals, Pinky Finger Ring, Knuckle Duster Ring, Mermaid Shoulder Duster Earrings, Matching Mermaid Pendant, Seahorse Pendant, Under the Sea Pendant, Mermaid Cuff Bracelet Mermaid Shield Pendant and my Show Stopper Assemblage Piece which I have named "Deep Sea Elegance".







Toe Ring

 Product Code: FIG03565







Beach Sandals

 Bracelet Connector



3 Rings on Display



Adjustable for Size foot







 Pinky Ring 
 Worn 3 ways


Knuckle Duster Ring

 These Shoulder Duster Earrings have a matching Pendant




Mermaid Queen Pendant to Match Earrings
                                                    



Seahorse Pendant
Made from the same Stamping as the Knuckle Duster Ring



Under the Sea Queens Pendant





Mermaid Queen Statement Cuff Bracelet


Mermaid Crown Shield Pendant


Show Stopper Assemblage Necklace








I am proud of what I have been able to achieve during this Challenge and once the dust settles I will be taking up where I left off and doing a complete revision of the File Notes from beginning to end at my leisure.
I am so grateful to you for stopping by and reading my blog and I encourage you now to move on and read the many wonderful blogs and work created by my classmates in this Challenge and leave them a comment of encouragement on a job well done..I look forward to reading your comments for me as well.

DEDICATED TO MY LOVE





































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Thursday, February 25, 2016

A Style Emerges and a Line Begins





Welcome to our Second BALC 2016 Blog Hop....Here I am proud to present to you a work in progress of my emerging Line of Jewelry.

B'Sue Boutiques is our sponsor for this Challenge and the lovely owner Brenda Sue Lansdowne is our Teacher and Mentor.

I am a very happy customer of B'Sue Boutiques and I always use her products in My Designs.

Please stop by and browse at www.bsueboutiques.com where you'll find THE BEST STUFF!!!


 I have chosen my components wisely and  Colorized the ones that needed it....here are some of the pictures of my work in progress 




I have had so many ideas spinning around in my head. So I've been just "going for it" and using my favourite techniques on my chosen pieces in Raw Brass which I intend to team with the wonderful plating finishes on B'sue's Stampings and embellishments. 









So far I can reveal my two finished pieces for your viewing pleasure. ...I have a pair of  "Surf Sandals" as pictured to your left and Below


My second finished Piece is My "Sea Queen" Statement Cuff.



By now you may have guessed the name of my Line or maybe not...to tell the truth I am still tweaking it .....I'm thinking maybe   QUEENS of the SEA ?

I guess that will depend on the rest of my line....so far my Surf Sandals feature a crown connector and my mermaid wears a crown...so we shall see what evolves!!!

Thanks so much for visiting me at my Blog and I would also encourage you to visit all my friends and class mates when you finish reading mine...there are some great reads there too!!

"Brenda Sue Lansdowne Jewelry Making Outside the Box

































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