Welcome to the B. Accessorized edition of the Build-A-Line Challenge Blog Hop, part 1. This amazing challenge is sponsored by B’Sue Boutiques.
I’m Lori Beekman (the B. of B. Accessorized) and I have been making jewelry, on and off, and among other things, for approximately 7 years (or is it 8?). I have experimented with a lot of styles, techniques, and mediums on my jewelry making journey, and this challenge is pushing me to focus more. Which is exactly what I need.
While I am a current resident of Iowa (and previously of Ohio, Nebraska, and Tennessee) I will always consider Montana home. I was born and raised there, got married there, and my oldest was born there. And really… it’s just an amazing place. I only have a little Native American blood myself, but I was surrounded by Native American culture. Montana still has an Old West feel complete with wild horses, bison, cacti, cattle, and everything in between. Nature, basically… My line of jewelry for this challenge is inspired by nature, with some of the bold colors of Native American jewelry, all with a simplistic feel. And metals. I love metals. B’Sue is a great resource for my metal addiction…
These are the main components I will be using in my jewelry pieces. I really love torch patina, so I have colored some of the B’Sue filigree with my torch.
I manipulated some bead caps, too, before hitting them with the torch.
Bead caps manipulated and torched. (before and after)
I have a few other elements that might make an appearance, or might not. Once I begin assembling, I’ll have a better idea.
I’m really excited for this challenge. It has already been a lot of fun. Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy the rest of the hop.
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Marcia Tuzzolino
Jann Tague
Judy King
Linzi Alford
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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
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Ingrid Anderson
Louise O’Shields
Susan Killam
Mary Katherine Deis
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Susan Bowerman
Kristy Le
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Jan Peters
Mitzie Crider
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Gina Hockett
Linda Anderson
Alexandra Sefton
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Melida Boman
The Journey of Pens and Things
Teresa Shurter
Melissa Latimer
Renee Hong
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Nadine Edris
Lori Meyer
Jennifer Merrill Williams
Denise Lussier Poirier
Renee Allen
Autumn Adams
Elizabeth Owens
Kat BarronMiller
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Sandra Ballard
Coral Law
B. Accessorized 
Great idea for a line, Lori … I’m excited to see it!
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Thanks!
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Thanks so much for joining the class challenge and for your timely blog post. I think we will all have an amazing journey on this one.
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Thank YOU for pushing us to take this next step.
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You do that to bead caps too 🙂 Really looking forward to seeing your line come to life!
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It’s such a simple change… Perhaps one day I will use a bead cap AS a bead cap. haha Thanks!
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Lori, I love Native American jewelry. I’m so looking forward to seeing your line.
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Thank you!
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Lori, I do love Native American culture. My own roots are from the Mohawk tribe of New York and their “woodland” art and color is so beautiful! I will enjoy watching your designs evolve during this challenge. There is so much tradition and so many legends in this culture, I know you will never fun out of ideas.
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Right? It’s so inspiring. Thanks for stopping by. =)
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Oh oh I love native American jewelry! Just love those colors.
So excited to be in this challenge.
Marica xx
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It’s going to be so much fun! It already is… =) Thanks for stopping by.
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I have a feeling your line will be one of my favorites. I’m from Arizona and adore the bold colors of Native American art. Can’t wait to see what you put together.
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No pressure there… haha Thanks!
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Oh yes! Turquoises and corals are fantastic. Can’t wait to see your line grow!
Cheers,
Susan
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great to see the flame patina in your line
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Love your color combinations and inspiration. Looking forward to your creations. ~Ingrid
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great read, cannot wait to go on this journey along side of you and looking forward to your art!
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I really enjoy Native American pieces! I have a little Native American in me as well; Choctaw! Cannot wait until you reveal your completed creations!
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Seems like quite a few of us need to focus a bit more!
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Yup. I got that impression, too. Thank goodness for Brenda!
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Looking forward to your Western spirit infused nature line. Sounds fabulous! Cheers!
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Can’t wait to see what you’ll be doing with the west & especially the horse cameo. It’s one of my favorites & my daughters’ too.
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What a great idea to use B’sue’s metals with your Native American flair! Looking forward to seeing your line! 🙂
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I agree, a great idea for your line. I also love the little scrolls on your earlier post! Bring on the metal!
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Thanks!
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Great idea! Can’t wait to see your line 🙂
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I love your big sky picture. The transformation of the bead cap is really inspiring.
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Thank you! (and isn’t the Big Sky beautiful? I love it… =))
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My husband is from Helena and his family is from Sydney Montana and he too has some Native American in his blood. Love Montana and the wide open spaces, I forget that you do that to bead caps. Great ideas here and I love the Native american look
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I’m from Sidney! That’s so fun. =)
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That is a wonderful Idea and I can’t wait to see what you create!!! Have a Blessed Day!
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Lori, your blog post is fantastic! I will be following your journey as you begin creating your line. Love the colors so far.
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A Native American inspired line it a great idea. As a Colorado native, I grew up with much of that culture here and I love it. I’m really looking forward to seeing your line!
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I love the colors and the materials that you are going to use for your western line, i can’t wait to see your whole line, I bet it will be a great seller!
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I love this, Lori! Your torch patina will combine beautifully with those stones.
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Love the torch patina. Looking forward to seeing some finished pieces. 🙂 ~Elizabeth
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Oh, yes, torch patina is amazing, wish I could control the colors a bit more, maybe with more practice. I live in an area that sells a lot of Native American style jewelry, too. The colors and styles are amazing. Love that it is your inspiration. Can’t wait to see!!
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Can’t wait to see what you make. What a great idea manipulating that bead cap. Love it !
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Absolutely love your design theme!
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Love how you manipulated that bead cap. I have done some others never thought about that one. looking forward to your line.
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it’s going to be a great line!
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Lori, the Native American influence should be really spectacular in your line. Looking forward to seeing the results.
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Love your design and your concept awesome blog as well. I used to live in Sioux City Iowa i was born and raised their AI now Live in Lenoir, NC I’ve been here for almost 8 yrs.and love it live close to the mountains. here’s to happy creating.
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We share a love of nature and use it as our inspiration!! I’ll be watching to see how you combine it with the Native American influence as well.
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I like the color you picked. It’s wonderful to make something inspired from your past happy moments.
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Like the sound of your design ideas- look forward to seeing your line! Linzi
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