That’s Me!
My favorite flower
This is our sponsor’s supply website where I buy the majority of my supplies for my line.
A sampling of the Bloomin’ Tulips Pendants designed by Marcia Tuzzolino of Aurora Designs Jewelry
TA DA!!!
I want to thank our teacher/mentor, Brenda Sue Lansdowne, of http://www.bsueboutiques.com, jewelry supply company. I also wish to say to every member, that this has been a wonderfully inspiring journey with all of you, and I appreciate all of your support and encouragement during the process. We’ve had the privilege of being the first class for the Build a Line Challenge, and no one can ever take that away from us. I will not go into everything we learned in this challenge in this post, but will in a future post.
Here we are at the finish line for the Build a Line Challenge. I am proud that I made it to the end, and have a complete line to share with you. I was inspired by my Grandmas’ gardens, and my favorite flower, the tulip, and my love of color. My basic components are large and small tulip beads in a variety of finishes, that I have manipulated and colored, in most instances, so they look like a different flower. I named my line “Bloomin’ Tulips” by Aurora Designs Jewelry.
So without further ado, please enjoy your walk through my Bloomin’ Tulips garden,
Beautiful tulips in Holland
from seedling/bulb to fully blooming in a variety of designs, and from lowest priced to highest on my pyramid of price ranges ($18-$225). I don’t plan to elaborate much on my photos, but will let them speak for themselves.
Earrings to match small pendants
Small Pendants with ball chain
Natural finish earrings with Spectra beads and Swarovski crystals
Brass ox small pendant on ball chain
Earrings to match large pendants
Large bead pendants
Ombre tulip bead rings
Brooches, one convertible to a pendant
A neutral colored Pendant and small assemblage necklaces
Small assemblage necklaces
Large open bead center pendants
Large open center bead pendant with earrings
Etched blank with large open center focal and matching earrings
I made this cuff a while ago, and saw that it already has the tulip beads shown as part of my line. It fit right in!
Orange red medium assemblage necklace
Three drop tulip beads with chain dangles
Convertible necklace and bracelet
Convertible necklace and bracelet with matching earrings
Part one of my Grand Parure in reds and antique silver
Part two of my Grand Parure in reds and antique silver
These are works in progress that need necklaces, and some unfinished earrings
I have one more piece to show you, but I want to give a shout out to Lesley McIver of Glitz Art Glass from New Zealand. All those pretty small beads on the necklaces are from her. I love her beads for use in my creations and they make very cute, easy peasy earrings and work so well with bits and pieces from http://www.bsueboutiques.com, too. They come in wonderful colors that match and compliment my custom colors on my tulip beads. So, thanks, Lesley!!
I hope you’ve enjoyed meandering through my tulip garden. I have my last, top of the line piece, to show you, then it would be wonderful if you will hop on over to the next group member below to see what awesome creations they have to show you! We all appreciate a kind comment and likes and shares, if you’re so inclined. Thanks for visiting.
Beautiful peach and sage green assemblage with three pair of matching earrings. This piece is at the top of my pyramid. It’s called “Point, Counterpoint”.
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AURORA DESIGNS JEWELRY 
I have loved your concept and the realization of your idea from the beginning. You took that one piece, and ran with it. Love all of your colors, your ideas, all the flowers, what unlimited possibilities you have. Great job on the colorization of your flowers, developing your own unique technique to achieve the colors that you want. They are all beautiful!!
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Gina, your kind words have just made my day. Thank you SO MUCH!!
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Wow, you have a beautiful line! I especially like the convertible necklace, nice job!
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Thanks so much, MJ!!
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Marcia, You’ve got a whole store going here!!! This is a gorgeous line with vibrant color and wonderful design. I can’t imagine that your work won’t be a smashing success! You’ve done a great job and your are such an encouraging class mate. I’m looking forward to more jewelry adventures together. I can’t wait to see where you take this!
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Nadine, thank you so much for your kind and supportive comments. Keeping fingers crossed for all of us. It was such a wonderful opportunity, and we all grew personally from participating. Looking forward to our alumni reunion!
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Your line is just lovely! Brava!!
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Thank you so much!!
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your line is so cohesive and fun and easy… It’s gonna go far! great job!
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Kat, thank you! That really means a lot coming from you!!
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Everything is just so lovely! If B’Sue ever wanted a representation of all of her flower components she wouldn’t have to look very far!! I love your conversion pieces too
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Thank you SO MUCH, Liz!! You’ve made my day!! ❤
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Every time when I see you reveal some of your designs in our fb group, I tell myself I have to keep going. You are so hardworking and I can feel your passion in this line. So thankful to be with you in this journey. Amazing work.
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Coral, thank you so much, for your kind words. I do have a passion for creating jewelry. Your designs are beautiful, and I’m glad that I inspire you to keep going. Happy to have met you and shared this journey with you, also, Coral!!
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Oh the colors–did I take drugs?! I just love how you’ve arranged the color sets and there are so many fun pieces to choose from! Your customers are lucky! And the red and silver Grand Parure set is stunning! Love the cuff. Absolutely amazing work! :):)
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lol, Alexandra!! Thank you, very much!
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Marcia your line is gorgeous! Wonderful colors and designs! I’m so happy we were able to share in this amazing journey 🙂
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Micheale, thank you! Happy to share the journey with you, also. Happy Birthday!!
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Spring is here! Your work is sublime!
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Thank you!!
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How spectacular!! Spring has arrived through your artwork!!
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How spectacular! Spring has arrived through your artwork!
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Thanks so much, Fran!!!!
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Fran, I JUST NOW saw your comment! Thanks so much for your kind words, my friend!
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