Vintage Allure

Vintage Allure
Blackamoor Hardstone Diamond Cameo

Friday, February 20, 2015

PART TWO B'SUE BOUTIQUES BUILD A LINE CHALLENGE

Part Two at B'sue Boutiques Build A Line Challenge!


Filigree Divine: Filigree, Charms, Book Chain, Rosary Chain,
Gold Connectors, Rollo chain all come from the amazing
 B'Sue Boutiques http://www.bsueboutiques.com

This necklace bib is what I have been working on as the inspiration for my Harlem Renaissance inspired jewelry line!!! Ohh and you know I just could not resist all of the filigree essence that just calls my name from my ultimate filigree kingdom at:       http://www.bsueboutiques.com
I designed this necklace bib as it reminded me of the regal elegance that  I would often see in the Harlem ladies as they prepared to go to social events with their spectacular hats, dress fashion outfits and of course their audacious jewels!!!!!!  
"Always A Lady" Cameo

For this challenge I was just honored and thrilled to hand stitch the book chain, vintage pearl necklace and rosary chain around the applique while also including the filigree findings and cowrie shells too! 

The applique in this necklace bib belonged to my mom and it has sat in a box for 19 years, until just a few weeks ago when I thought it would  be a great idea to see if I could use moms amazing dress applique in my new design and I am thrilled that I did.

African American Women Cameo's are Accented with B'Sue Boutiques Earring Findings, Cameo Mount, Cameo Bezel and the "Bling" out on the cameo's has been done by me!!!!

So here it is my first jewelry pieces in my new jewelry line! I must say that enhancing my mothers applique for this adventure has truly been the design joy in my world for this weeks challenge, but let me tell you about what I have been thinking about. 

First since I  began this awesome "Build A Line Challenge" I now wake up everyday wanting to know something new about design, jewelry making techniques and the opportunities for more. 

In my research of the Harlem Renaissance I decided to look up the word renaissance just to reaffirm for myself  the essential meaning of this eloquent word  "Renaissance" and  you know what, I re-discovered that Renaissance is a perfect word that can be used to celebrate the concept of new growth, new birth or new interest in something especially art, literature or music. 

It was at this moment of discovery that I decided that I would name my jewelry line "The Renaissance Collection." 
This new collection will truly expand my creative process in the way that I see and appreciate the gifts of  new growth in myself and in others!! 
Wow my very first jewelry line pieces!!

This  is what I love most about this challenge! I love the fact that  you are invited to push forward and expand yourself to be and see more, plus you get to live for the thrill of jewelry everyday, I mean what a life!!  So thank you so much everyone for so much of your support and please remember to come to our next blog hop on March 20th where you will get to see our entire new jewelry line and you also get to see how we  have all expanded some more!!!!
Please checkout my classmates during our hop!!


Our Awesome Blog Designers
Brenda Sue Lansdowne, B'sue Boutiques 
(Our Phenomenal Instructor)
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


72 comments:

  1. WOW! That necklace is fantastic! Love the name you have chosen for your line. Ingrid

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    1. Yay Ingrid thank you way so much for your support you are truly just the very best for sure!!!!

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  2. Louise, your jewelry is beautiful, your story is heartfelt, and your blog is fantastic. Well done! I look forward to the evolution of your line. Perfect!

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    1. Thank you beyond thank you Susan for being my daily cheerleader you are amazing!!!!!!!

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  3. I am looking forward to seeing your beautiful jewelry line and learn more about the Harlem era of jewelry. I like learning about history and this is fascinating

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    1. Thank you Cindy so, so much for your post I am extra blessed to have you as my classmate!!!!

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  4. Fascinating blog post! The necklace is fantastic! Looking forward to more of your lovely line.

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    1. Thank you deeply Chrion so much for your encouragement because your post truly means so much to me!!! I am so grateful for the gift of you!!!!!

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  5. I love the history and exploration involved in what you are doing. It makes it so much more than just some pretty accessories.

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    1. Thank you beyond thank you Lori for all of your encouragement it makes me feel like a million dollars for sure!! I truly appreciate your suupport! Love Louise!!!

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  6. Wow! I love your mom's appliqué and everything you added to it is just perfect! The little bits of bling on your cameos are gorgeous! I am really looking forward to seeing the rest of the line!

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    1. Thank you deeply for always sharing your light with me. I am truly so grateful for your words of encourgement for sure!! Warm and Loving Regards ~Louise

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  7. What you did with that African American Cameo is OFF THE CHAIN!! OUT OF THIS WORLD! I LOVE how you bling ed her out. That is just so unique and something I haven't seen before. Love your necklace. I just love your stuff. I know your line is going to go far!!

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    1. Lelia!!!!!! Thank you way so much for all of your encouraging words all of the time you are just a gift for sure!! Love Louise

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  8. Oh, Louise! It's so great that you could use something that belonged to your mother! The jewelry is exquisite, and so is the history. Looking forward to more! ~Melissa

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    1. Thank you way so much Melissa for being the ultimate cheerleader for me!! I am so grateful to be on this great adventure with you!!!!!!!!!! ~Love Louise

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  9. Wow, wow and wow! Your jewelry is as beautiful as the story behind it.

    You've got talent Louise and LOTS of it.

    And now I can't wait to see all your exquisite pieces all lined up for the March blog hop.

    Marica
    Bead Lovelies

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    1. Oh Marica Thank so very much I am so deeply humbled by you for sure!!!!!!!!!!

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  10. Fantastic post, Louise! Love your pieces so far, and am so excited to see what else you come up with! Kisses from Toby ... ;)

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    1. Pamela my dear sister friend thank you way so much for so much of your support, your encouraging words mean the world to me and I'm sending big hugs and so much love to you and my King man Toby!!!! ~ Love Louise

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  11. Your design work is spectacular. Rich in colors and meaning. Looking forward to the full reveal.

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  12. Thank you so much Tammy for your coming by. I truly appreciate your heartfelt encouragement!!!!!Thank you deeply Louise!!!

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  13. Louise, that's a real jaw dropper! Gorgeous! I had to laugh at the "ultimate filigree kingdom" comment!! I love your writing style, it makes me smile. The theme you chose is meaningful and will appeal to any woman. I love your work, great job!

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    1. Hi Renee!!!!!!!!! Thank you way so much for your awesome comments you made my day! Haha you know how I am about my filigree that's right filigree kingdom away!! I am such a great fan of your work too and I am so very honored to be apart of this great adventure with you!!! ~Louise

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  14. Louise I'm speechless this design based on your mothers beaded applique and your name is just amazing. the bib necklace is just breathtakingly beautiful and your othe pieces are equally stunning can't wait to see the whole line. XOXO!

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    1. Kristy Thank you deeply for your beautiful comments!!! Yes can you believe it I get to start this journey with my mom what a gift!!! Thank you so much for so much of your support it truly means so very much to me! Love Louise

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  15. Wonderful post, Louise! Your bib necklace is stunningly beautiful. Any woman would feel like a queen wearing your gorgeous work.

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    1. Wow Thank you so much Micheale, because I truly love your amazing work as well. You are just awesome. I deeply apprecaite your words of enecouragement and I am honored to in this class with you! ~Louise

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  16. I'm going a limb here and guessing the Bib is on the tippy top of the pyramid! lol really scrupulous looking.

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    1. Kat you are 100% right (lol) this Bib is on the very tippy top of the pyramid and I had a blast creating it for sure,now it's off to the races to enhance the smaller pieces for more! Thank you deeply for your amazing words of encouragement it truly means the world to me! ~Louise

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  17. Your blog and your jewelry are lush and fantastic. I LOVE that your are bringing this history to life! More, more!!!!

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    1. Nadine Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I appreciate your amazing words of encouragement so very much and I am truly honored to be on this adventure with the gift of you! ~Louise

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  18. These cameos are beautiful and the way you blinged them is perfect. Can't wait to see more.

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    1. Oh Maria thank you way so much for coming by with your gracious words of encourgement! I am so thankful for your amazing support! This adventure is so exciting because I get to share it with all of you! ~ Warm Regards for sure Louise

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  19. These cameos are beautiful and the way you blinged them is perfect. Can't wait to see more.

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  20. Beautiful necklace. Very dramatic. :-) ~Elizabeth

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    1. Thank you oh so much Elizabeth your words of encouragement and to hear from you makes me do the happy dance for sure! Thank you so much for all that you design and create too! ~Warm Regards Louise

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    1. Thank you a great deal Carole for coming to my blog post it really means alot to me and I am more than greatful for sure. ~Warm Regards Louise

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  22. I adore your work and your story~ I cannot wait to see your collection of work! I love this time period of jewelry art and the women who came before us! I am so excited to be in this class with you so we can share ideas and learn!
    best wishes, love and light
    ~nike

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  23. Nike Thank you oh so very much for your heartfelt post!!! I am so, so happy that I get to enjoy this adventure with the gift of you. I am truly humbled by your words of encouragement and I am thrilled to grow more with you too. Love and unlimited light for you too! ~Louise

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  24. Louise- You're bib necklace is amazing and it's so great that you could incorporate your mother's applique into it. The other pieces are so nicely done and very classy. I love the pictures painted by your blog story.

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    1. Thank you deeply Lynda! I was really thrilled to use my moms applique for it gave new meaning to the entire project!! I truly appreciate your words of encouragement thank you so much from the bottom of my heart! Louise

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  25. Absolutely amazing work. Wow! The imagery you evoke with your blog and your research is one of pure class. Just like your jewelry line.

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    1. Teresa!!! Thank so much for your amazing words of encouragement it truly means so very much to me. I am so, so happy to be on this amazing journey with the gift of you! Louise

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  26. I am TOTALLY blown away by your vision for Harlem Renaissance and the amazing "bib" piece you created! I hope you enter that piece and its accompanying earrings, brooch and all, in magazines and books and get published!!! I also love how you are honoring women of color and all women and it's so fun to see the photos of people you have on your blog. I'd like to meet you in person--you are truly unique! I don't do bead embroidery but I'd never have thought of the wonderful way you used the book chain and brass filigree pieces and shells. Outstandingly superb! Very excited to see your whole line at the final reveal. Take it away! <3

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    1. Oh Alexandra we must meet! Your comments are so beautiful I feel like I'm on top of the moon!! Thank you beyond thank you for your heartfelt support! Like putting the pieces in a magazine never cross my mind, but now I excited about what is possible because of you. Thank you deeply Love Louise

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    2. Oh Alexandra we must meet! Your comments are so beautiful I feel like I'm on top of the moon!! Thank you beyond thank you for your heartfelt support! Like putting the pieces in a magazine never cross my mind, but now I excited about what is possible because of you. Thank you deeply Love Louise

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  27. I love the inspiration for your line, it reminds me of the "little old ladies" from my church, all dressed up in their Sunday best, including their jewels! And your bib, WOW! Can't wait to see the rest!

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    1. Monica Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. Yes I often have that same vision in my mind of the senior ladies with their matching bling jewels on ahhhh what a life! Thanks a bunch for sure. Louise

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  28. Just stunning, Louise! I can't wait to see the whole line, and to read your third blog hop installation!

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    1. Oh Amy thank you so very much. I am very excited about this entire adventure and I promise we will have a blast at the final reveal! I truly appreciate your words of encouragement for sure! Louise

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  29. Louise your Bib Necklace is to die for!!!! I love fabric myself very much and to integrate a vintage piece of your mother's fabric is just so heartfelt! I love the brooch too! I love the essence of all that is you and your line!!! So very unique!

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    1. Sandra thank you so very much for your words of encouragement it truly means so much to me! I am way so grateful for the gift of you too! Warm Regards Louise

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  30. Beautiful lovely stunning what more is there to say.

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    1. Thank you, Thank you so much because I am a big fan of your work too! Warm Regards Louise!!!

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  31. OMG I love your Bib necklace .. this is totally my style of jewelry making .. The theme you selected is wonderful Louise .. I am so looking forward to seeing more of your jelelry line .. Great job

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    1. Jann thank you so very much your words of encouragement. You have put an amazing smile on my face. I am truly grateful for the gift to be in this class with you! Warm Regards Louise

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  32. LOUISE, MISS LOUISE! What an AMAZING JOB you are doing, historic too, familial, full of color and verve, my goodness if Miss Josephine Baker was alive today she would wear your jewelry and dance her heart out!

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    1. Thank you way so much Miss B'sue for the adventure of a life time! I am learning beyond so much about life and jewelry because of the gift of you! If Miss Josephine was here I would put this necklace on her neck and say" Go ahead Miss Josephine and do your thing!" Louise

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  33. Amazing work!! Just love the entire idea and your honoring such fabulous women from the past!

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    1. Judy thank you so, so much. I so admire your work and I feel so honored by you! Warm Regards Louise

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  34. Amazing work!! Just love the entire idea and your honoring such fabulous women from the past!

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  35. Love your blog and your style is beautiful.

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    1. Thank you so very much Janet. I am truly honored by your words of encouragement. I am a big fan of your work too!! Warm Regards Louise

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  36. that bib necklace is a show stopper- look forward to seeing your line derived from it. Great theme! Linzi

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  37. Linzi thank you so, so much!!! I truly appreciate your heartfelt words of encouragement!! ~Louise

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  38. Love your theme. The necklace is a true show stopper no doubt. I love the look of your blog and such a lovely post. Looking forward to more pieces.

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    1. Thank you so, so much Ms. Gloria I'm very excited to be apart of this adventure with you! I love your artwork it is always so very beautiful!!!! ~Warmest Regards Louise

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  39. Louise, I am just enthralled with the inspirational story, the heritage, and the meaning of your designs, and that all includes your inheritance from your mother, and the way you were able to make her part of this fabulous way of honoring the women of Harlem Renaissance. Love it! Gina H

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    1. Gina thank you immensely for your awesome words of encouragement! My mom was a young adult during the Harlem Renaissance. I just remember listening to so many amazing stories about that time period as if I were there too! I am truly so happy to be on this adventure with you too! Warm Regards Louise

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