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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Build A Line Challenge From B'sue Boutiques Louise O'Shields of Desire Divine Jewels Part One!



 Build A Line Challenge


Spectra Beads From http://www.bsueboutiques.com
Hi I am Louise O'Shields of Desire Divine Jewels and I am thrilled to be apart of this challenge, but I have to share a secret with you shhhhh listen.............
Omg I have discovered the honey hole of vintage filigree brass stampings at Ms. Brenda Lansdowne creative store space B'sue Boutiques. 

OK hold me back while I fan myself and I catch my breath, because I LOVE filigree, OK I'm alright now. I'm back. 

Since I was a little girl growing up in Harlem, New York I was always in awe, of the radiant and unlimited glittered jewelry that lived in my mothers jewel haven called "The Top Dresser Draw." 

I was also utterly amazed with all of the fashion forward jewelry and accessories women and men would adorn themselves with for both casual and formal occasions, yet for some reason the filigree components with all of the intriguing design and regal elegance always captured my hearts eye. 

I am committed to the craft of handmade jewelry as it is an expression of compassion and love. I light up when I see someones self value blossom because they feel delighted that they have treated themselves to something that makes them feel good both inside and out, and that is truly my primary pleasure.

So here I am participating in this amazing "Build A Line Challenge" on a fun filled adventure for three months to learn how to enhance my abilities in creating a jewelry line allured with vintage flare, embracing the classic foundation of the "Harlem Renaissance" era with a tribal twist of fun. I am humbly honored to challenge myself to recreate the classic elegance of a outstanding generation full of pride and promise for more.


Here are some of the Satin Matte Intricate Leafy Center Piece stampings and cameo mount elegance that I will use in my design. 
All connectors and cameo mount are from http://www.bsueboutiques.com

Cameo Mount and Connector From http://www.bsueboutiques.com


Thank you so much for joining in on the fun and most of all thank you for your support as I learn and grow! Below you will find a list of my phenomenal classmates who are extraordinary artist please follow them for this blog hop and come to the next two hops on February 20th and March 20th for the final reveal of our collective jewelry lines. Warm Regards Louise.

Our Awesome Blog Designers
Brenda Sue Lansdowne, B'sue Boutiques
Marcia Tuzzolino
Jann Tague
Judy King
Linzi Alford
Cynthia Wainscott
Carole Carlson
Lynn Stinten
Marica Zammit
Catherine Shattuck
Michaele Collie
Mary Craig
Lee Koopman
Erin Whitacre
Monica Casady
Leila West
Cindy Peterson
Leila Belcher
Gloria Allen
Pamela Anger
Tammy Adams
Lynda O'Mara
Elizabeth Hildreth
Dana Hickey
Janet Calardo
Maria Clark
Lori Beekman
Jennifer Kroeger
Amy Jorgensen
Robin Reed
Ingrid Anderson
Louise O'Shields
Susan Killam
Mary Katherine Deis
Nike Bottalico
Susan Bowerman
Kristy Le
Jan Peters
Mitzie Crider
Gina Hockett
Linda Anderson
Alexandra Sefton
Melida Boman
Teresa Shurter
Melissa Latimer
Renee Hong
Nadine Edris
Lori Meyer
Jennifer Merrill Williams
Denise Lussier Poirier
Renee Allen
Autumn Adams
Elizabeth Owens
Kat BarronMiller
Sandra Ballard
Coral Law


71 comments:

  1. I just love this, Louise! I can't wait to see more.

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    1. Oh thank you so very much Melissa! I am so grateful for your comment for sure!!

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  2. Good Morning! You have a contagious enthusiasm! I am very much looking forward to reading about your line and seeing it pull together. I have a feeling it will be just wonderful!

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    1. Oh yes thank you so, so much your encouragement truly means the world to me and I so appreciate your heartfelt post!!! ~Louise

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  3. Love, love, love your blog, your writing style, I simply can't wait to see more. Applause, applause! So well done!

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    1. I am so deeply humbled by your post Susan and I am so grateful for your encouragement for sure! Thank you so very much. ~Louise

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  4. Brava, Louise! What a wonderful insight to your creative process. I'm inspired by your story and the vintage pictures of women of style & substance. Live Life Awesome, indeed!

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    1. Wow I am so, so happy that you came to the blog with your words of encouragement! Wow I thank you so, vey much for you true words of understanding for sure.
      Warm Regards Louise

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  5. Your line is going to be fascinating! Can't wait to see more of your Harlem flair mixed with B'sue components! Loved your description of your mom's top drawer. :):)

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    1. Thank you way so much Wily Wolverine!! You know Wolverine is the King for sure!! lol. I am so, so humbled by your true words of encouragememt. Thank you beyond words. Louise

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  6. Louise, my friend, your line is going to be fantastic! I can't wait to see more of what you're doing. (and Toby sends kisses!) ;)

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    1. Pamela thank you deeply for your true words of encouragement! I am so in awe by all of the amazing work that you do and I am honored to be apart of such an amazing experience with you! I am sending so much of my love to the King Toby too!!

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  7. Your line is great and I'm looking forward to seeing more .. Jann

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    1. Wow Jane thank you beyond words for your heartfelt encouragement! I am truly grateful for you! ~Louise

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  8. Omg that first cameo is absolutely gorgeous!!!

    What an interesting theme you chose! I'm looking forward to seeing more in the next blog hop Louise :-)

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    1. OMG thank you so much for your most beautiful words of encouragement it truly means the world to me! Oh yes that cameo is truly breath taking and I am also just astonished by it as well. I am so glad that you like it! I am sending you my warmest regards! ~Louise

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  9. You totally made me giggle with your description of "the top dresser drawer." I could just see it. Your theme idea is wonderful. I look forward to seeing the line.

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    1. Thank you so very much Tammy for your great encouragement for it truly means a lot to me! Oh yes I lived in that " Top Dresser Draw" for sure it was a girls paradise!!! Warm Regards ~Louise

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    1. Thank you so, so much Ms. Kat I truly appreciate your encouragement for sure! Warm Regards Louise

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    1. Woo Hoo me too Melinda!!! Thank you so much for supporting our collective efforts! I am so grateful for your encouragent and thank you deeply for posting! ~Warm Regards Louise

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  12. Looking forward to seeing your unique creations! Love your theme.

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    1. Wow thank you so much for I am one of your number one fans! I am always in awe of your beautiful creative work! ~Warm Regards Louise

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  13. Your story makes my heart happy. Love it!

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    1. Thank you so much Lori!!! I am so humbled by your post and I am beyond greatful for your words of encouragement!!
      ~Warm Regards Louise

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  14. Greetings Louise~ Wow! Brilliant; love your words - completely heart felt! Cannot wait to see your completed pieces!

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    1. Thank you so deeply for your amazing words of encouragement Sandra!!! I am truly humbled by the gift of you! Warm Regards Louise

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  15. Well, these are quite the teaser pix! I can't wait to see what you do with these components.

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    1. Thank you so much Carole I am so grateful that you came to our blog hop!!! I truly appreciate your kind words and posting of enocouragement it means so much to me! Yes we are going to have a blast for sure! ~Warm Reagrds Louise

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  16. Love filigree, only recently started working with ti but yes I love it , so will be watching to see your creations

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    1. Thank you so, so much for your words of encouragement and your posting is just awesome! I look forward to all of your masjesty too! ~ Warm Regards Louise

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  17. super excited to see your line and more of your work! glad to be learning with you and from you also!

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    1. Oh Nike thank you so much for posting!! Wow you are truly awesome and I am so encouraged to be on this adventure with you!! I am truly sedning you my warmest regards! ~ Louise

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  18. Such elegance and style! Love your theme and can't wait to see more!

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    1. Thanks so much for posting your kind words of inspiration Nadine it is truly pricelss! Thank so very much again. Warm Regards Louise

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  19. Great blog! Love the story behind your inspiration and can't wait to see your line!

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    1. Thank you so very much Micheale for posting I am truly grateful and so very encouraged! Warm Regards Louise

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  20. You're a beautiful woman with a great way with words. Looking forward to seeing your design line come to life.

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    1. Thank you way so much Autumn I love, love, love your blog page and your creative work is just beautiful. Thank you so much for your awesome post it truly warms my heart! I am grateful and very excited! Warm Regards Louise

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  21. What a wonderful post! I love the components you have out, can't wait to see what you make with them! Have a Blessed Day!

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    1. Thank you deeply Robin!!! I'm truly so very encouraged by you!!! I am so honored by your post!! Thank you so very much and have a blessed day too!!!

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  22. Hello Louise! Wow, what an uplifting post. You made me laugh out loud and think! Your style and theme will be an encouragement to everyone who sees and buys it. Can't wait to see more. You really understand the role a woman plays in holding her culture together with beauty, and her need to be passing on the traditions and heritage of life. It's a pleasure to see.

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    1. Oh Teresa you can not imagine how much your post means to me! I am so humbled by your words of encouragement by all means. Yes I am truly trying my earnest best to honor all of those who have come before me in the best manner by passing on the tradition of grace and humility! Thank you so, so very much for posting! Warm Regards Louise

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  23. Miss Louise, have always loved your great enthusiasm and will truly enjoy seeing your work evolve and grow in our class endeavor. You have chosen a compelling subject rich in history and culture. I'm certain you will come up with something to amaze us!

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    1. Thank you deeply Ms. Brenda you are truly my inspirstion. You remind me so much of my New York teachers! Yep they always would say that everything is possible and I believe!! Thank you so much for encouraging me to believe more in the gift of Me!~Warm Regards Louise

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  24. Oh, Louise, you wrote such a great blog post, I could see with my own eyes everything that you bespoke of. I absolutely love your theme, and I think I will learn as much from you as I will anyone else. I am so elated to be able to be part of your journey down this road. Gina H

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    1. Thank you so, so much Gina! I am so thrilled that you enjoyed the post. Oh yes I am over joyed to be on this amazing journey with you. Your words of encouragement mean a great deal to me and I truly look forward to learning and growing with you. Warm Regards Louise

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  25. Louise you have such a wonderful way with words. I felt I was watching and hearing you it was so descriptive and entertaining. I am looking forward to seeing your design line.

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    1. Thank you, thank you so very much Janet! You are truly a star in my eyes. I so admire your work and I am thrilled to be on this exciting journey with you! Thank you deeply for your words of encouragement. Warm Regards Louise

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  26. Louise, you have such a beautiful blog. I love your design...looking forward to see more!

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    1. Hi Denise!!! I am one of your number one fans for sure!! Thank you so much for your words of encouragement I am beyond grateful. Thank you so much for posting and have an awesome day! ~Warm Regards Louise

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  27. I am blown away with your design theme! Lovely blog, as well! Looking forward to seeing your five pieces.

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    1. Hi Monica!!!! Thank you so very much for your kind words and thank a big bunch for the time that you have taken to support our efforts!! I am so excited to be here with all of you! I am very grateful for your post for sure! Warm Regards Louise

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  28. Hi Louise! I'm thrilled about your "Harlem Renaissance meets tribal fun" theme. Your post was so great to read and I look forward to lots more!

    Cheers,
    Susan

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    1. Thank you so much Susan for coming by! I am so glad that you came! I love, love, love your awesome blog page too!! Thank you deeply for your words of encouragment. I am truly happy to be on this journey with you! ~Warm Regards Louise

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  29. Louise, love and compassion, such great feelings to impress in your jewelry designs. Looking forward to seeing the line.

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    1. Thank you oh so very much!! I love your work and your blog is simply awesome!! Thank you so much for your encouragement. I am truly happy to be on this adventure with you!! Warm Regards Louise

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  30. Louise, love and compassion, such great feelings to impress in your jewelry designs. Looking forward to seeing the line.

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  31. What an absolutely amazing blog and back story and your concept and jewels are stunning so much viberance in your designs sooo love what I'm seeing. I love color gorgeous color.

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    1. .Thank you so very much Ms. Kristy for your kind words of encouragent I am truly so very grateful for the gift of you! Warm Regards Louise

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  32. I love your theme, I can't wait to see how it all comes together!

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  33. Wonderful blog and THANK YOU for such gorgeous pictures!! Looking forward to seeing your design pieces!

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  34. Wonderful blog and THANK YOU for such gorgeous pictures!! Looking forward to seeing your design pieces!

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    1. Thank you so, so much Judy!! I am truly grateful for your kind words of encouragement and I am honored to be right here with you too! Warm Regards Louise

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  35. Pretty choices, Louise. I love filigrees too. Can't wait to see some finished pieces. :-) ~Elizabeth

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    1. Thank you way so much for your words of encouragement for I am truly in awe of your work all of the time Elizabeth!! I am truly thrilled to be apart of this journey with you!

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  36. Great theme- looking forward to seeing more :D Linzi

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  37. Louise--I love your blog. You have a great writing style! I can just picture you fanning yourself and catching your breath because of your love of filigree. I'm right there with you! I love the first piece at the top of your blog. It's so rich and elegant, much like you I suspect! I'm looking forward to reading more about you and your journey. Your theme is wonderful and I'm looking forward to seeing your designs!

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    1. Thank you so, so mch Lynda and yes I am still fanning myself every time I see this gold mine of filigree for sure!! Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. I am truly honored and greatful for this post by you. Warm Regards Louise

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  38. You line sounds very elegant and feminine. Look forward to see your designs. Your blog is great too. So much to learn from you.

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