Thursday, January 28, 2016

A Brand New World...... A Build a Line Challenge Blog Hop! ( part 1 of 3 )


This piece describes me in a nutshell. I am a Capricorn that has been blessed with both the conservative and creative side! The bottom of this pendant is grounded and strong. It is woven Viking Knit. The upper half is where the crazy lives! The twisty turning wire curls are free form and have their own personality! I began my next 50 years last week..... so  for the next 50, I am focusing on creating my art and being grateful that I have the opportunity to partake in the Build A Line Challenge.



Several years ago,  I had some hand surgery and wondered how can I create with one hand in a cast for 8 weeks? The answer....metal clay! I bought a kiln and some clay and went to town making some pendants and charms.  After I knew that I was going to love this medium......the price of silver skyrocketed! Rut Ro.....time to find a less expensive creative outlet......enter.... wire and beads!





Geometry.....the thought of that class back in High School makes me nauseous. With my creative mind in full force it made no sense to me to have to understand postulates and theorems. So why would I choose Geometry for my theme for BALC ? Because now it will challenge me to take some gorgeous vintage pieces from http://www.bsueboutiques.com/  and create a line that is outside of my personal box.   


                                             



When we were little, we had the rec room. It was the place where all of the toys and art supplies lived. Well, just because we are now older does not mean that we cannot have that same space to play. (Yes, in case you were wondering this room does get to be a wreck! ) Our toys are different...our supplies are no longer finger paints, construction paper and paste.....we now play with beads, wire and torches!




When I first started making jewelry I was just playing around to see what would come of it. I never imagined that there would be so much opportunity to be creative and sell what was made. As I fast forward these years I am excited to be able to create and sell. The journey has begun. Here are the tools for the next few months!





The links below will take you to visit the rest of this group that are joining me! Please show them love and support by visiting their blogs as well. A few kind words always go a long way! Much love,

many Blessings to all of you!
https://heartsdezirebyirene.wordpress.com/







29 comments:

  1. VAl--

    So much color! Love it! Fellow Cappy here! What's your bday date?

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  2. I loved reading your blog, Valerie :) What a great story re: discovering metal clay when you were convalescing. I'm looking forward to your version of geometry!!!

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  3. I love that first piece you posted and the description you gave of it describing you. What a terrific analogy. Now truthfully, I never was a fan of math. I think you are going to finally make it fun for me! Geometry...holy cow! I can't wait to see this evolve!

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  4. Your new line should be interesting if it involves geometry, with all those intersecting lines! Looking forward to seeing your jewelry line evolve.

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  5. Well done, Valerie....thanks for joining us, you have done a wonderful job and your other design pieces are true artwork. Can't wait to see what you do with your idea for your line and the cool pieces you selected from B'sue Boutiques!

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  6. I really like math, geometry was my favorite. I am very curious to see what you do with all those components.

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  7. I'm a math teacher's daughter, so you are speaking my language, girl. Can't wait to see what you create

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  8. Geometry is a great theme ... can't wait to see what you come up with! Metal clay would be so interesting ... I've always wanted to try it someday. It's lovely being in the BALC with you! ;)

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  9. Valerie, excellent choice of theme. It seems like your skill set, especially in wire, will translate beautifully in the Geometry theme. Very cool. We have a love of viking knit and PMC in common.
    I look forward to sharing with you in class, and seeing what you create!
    Chris K.

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  10. Brave approach in geometry, it will serve you well. I really like viking knit chain.

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  11. great blog .. looking forward to our journey ..

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  12. Great blog! Can't wait to see your designs. x

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  13. Valerie, I loved your blog post and how you showed your progression in your art. Your theme is unique and I can't wait to see what you're going to create!

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  14. Very interesting theme. I look forward to seeing how you interpret it in jewelry.

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  15. Valerie, what an interesting theme....geometry!!! I am very interested to see what you make out of this! I'm a fellow Capricorn as well....Dec 26th. See you in class!

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  16. So many great things can be done with this theme! Can't wait to see where you go with it!

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  17. Nice picture of your supplies you are going to use for your theme. Can't to see what you create form those supplies.

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  18. My grandmother use to say, "The only difference between men and boys is the price of their toys." I guess that would also be true of us. LOL Love your blog and looking forward to seeing your designs.

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  19. Val I enjoyed reading your blog and your pictures, can't wait to see a piece of jewelry from your new line. :D

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  20. Thanks for sharing with us Valerie!

    The pieces I am using for my line are geometric themed as well. This opens up such a wonderful world of possibilities! I look forward to seeing what you create.

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  21. I think it's really brave to do a mathematical concept as part of your line. I also think that it could be *really* fun! I love your comment that you're beginning the next 50 years of your life - you go, girl!

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  22. Nice to give yourself a real challenge on this one - keeps the mind active! Looking forward to seeing your line develop!

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  23. Nice to give yourself a real challenge on this one - keeps the mind active! Looking forward to seeing your line develop!

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  24. Your work is fabulous! I admire your determination. That is what it takes. Just go around any obstacle. All my best, JewelryDonna.

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  25. Love your designs of the past and looking forward to your new BALC line.

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  26. Geometry! Sounds scholastic and interesting at the same time. Looking forward to seeing your intriguing unique designs.

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  27. I'm looking forward to your collection of art jewelry. I really enjoyed your post.

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