12 Days of Reflection 2011 Challenge - Day 2

Good Morning and welcome to Day 2 of "12 Days of Reflection Challenge!" Today’s question/prompt is “What were some thankful moments of 2011?” 

This was inspired by a beautiful group of sistas I’m apart of called Thanksgiving Tuesday, where we use our Tuesdays to reflect on what we’re thankful for!  I decided to paint my page gold in reference to Jill Scott’s song “Golden” and use bits and pieces of paper I cut out!

Here it goes:

-Afternoon tea with my mum

-For the experiences good and bad. They made me stronger

-Text messages from my besties

-For meeting so many inspiring people

-Creative days and nights

-Dates with my honey!

-Hugs from my father!

-Visits with my 2^nd family!

I love reading so many different responses and I’m so thankful for everyone sharing them. There’s something so amazing about sharing your experiences because you find yourself either relating to the person or know someone in your life who has a similar experience. Let’s continue this journey of self reflection and allow ourselves to let go so we can be refreshed for 2012!

You will find each reflection on my Aye’ Shanti DesignsFacebook Page, posted in the Event Section, here on my blog or on Twitter. Have fun and share your entries! If you post about your reflections, tag your friends and also use the hashtag: #reflect11! If you blog about it, share it, and I will definitely tweet and share the links.

Have  a lovely afternoon,

Shanti

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12 Days of Reflection 2011 Challenge - Day 1

Good Morning and Welcome to the 1st Day of "12 Days of Reflection Challenge". Even though the 1st reflection was sent out last week, I hope it gave you some time to organize your thoughts for your first journal entry! You will find each reflection on my Aye' Shanti Designs Facebook page, posted in the Event section, here on my blog or on Twitter Have fun and share your entries! If you post about your reflections, tag your friends and also use the hashtag: # reflect11! If you blog about it, share it  and I will definitely tweet and share the links! Have a great day.... 

 I decided to use some magazine clippings in my first entry!

 I found this image in Urban Outfitters catalog and loved how serene this sista looked petting the horse... Oh and I love her denim outfit with scarf... and her hair! (hint hint 2012)

Here's my #reflect11

So if I had to name 2011, I would call it, SURVIVAL... I feel so blessed with all that's in my life from my home, my honeybun, my family, framilies lol, and just awesome people in my life, despite the ups and downs with getting a business together, learning to listen to my inner self more and as Tim Gunns would say "Making it Work"... I have nothing to complain but just SURVIVE... it has literally been the building block and foundation for my 2012. I claim 2012 to have a first and last name: BOLD & BRILLIANT. I see fabulousness, fun times, more creativity and just a colorful experience. I am so excited that even though it's for 2012, I'm already starting and letting the names reflect my life!! *EXHALE*

Can't wait to share tomorrow's Reflection Prompt!

Have an amazing day!

Blessings,

Shanti

12 Days of Reflections Challenge!

12 Days of Reflection 2011 Challenge

Reflect-> manifest or bring back

Every year around the holidays, I’ve always dedicated a journal or notebook to questions and lists about the past year and my hopes for the New Year. However, this year, I was inspired by a group of women who created an online challenge of sorts called #reverb11, #relish11, or # resound11 (check those hashtags on Twitter). They gave out daily prompts or questions throughout the month of December that allowed you to think about the past year and to also prepare for the coming year through reflective writing, journaling or drawing. 

I must say that this year was filled with passion, excitement and lots of challenges (all part of my experience) and I definitely want to document about 2011 but also to share the experience with others.

I’ve decided to create a smaller version of this event called 12 Days of Reflection (#reflect11) from December 12^th – 23^rd filled with topics on the past year and preparing for 2012. You can follow my prompts or create your own. You don’t need a fancy book at all. You can use an old journal, notebook, gather 12 pages, even use your online pages just to make it easy for yourself if you’re new to this. However, if you’re like me, I get excited about these types of challenges and I love to create a beautiful journal I can look back at!

If you have a blog add it to your blog for others to check out.

If you miss a day, that’s okay, you can skip it or work on it when you’re ready.  And if you’re not big on writing, express yourself through quotes, a picture, drawing, or song lyrics.

Tweet with me using the #reflect11 hashtag

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Follow my blog @ www.ayeshanti.blogspot.com for the prompt of the day.

Reflect, Embrace and share your thoughts with friends/family and make it an enjoyable experience. Reflect on 2011 and look forward to 2012 with your words!              

Here, you can #Reflect11 on the first Prompt:

1.       If you can give a name to 2011 what would it be and what would you name 2012?

Inspired by: 

Kaileen Elise

Besottment by Paper Relics

Tis' the Season in Style!

Good morning lovely people,
So now that Thanksgiving is over, I'm sure everyone is organizing their lists for gifts or greeting cards for the special people in their lives. For some time, I've been creating greeting cards for clients and finally for the holidays I've prepared a line to be sold in my Etsy Shop!

 Here's the first batch of goodies which are an eclectic mix of fashion, vintage, culture and flirty for the holidays. Not to mention my favorites "Clutch Your Pearls" and "Cultural Hand Bags".

These cards were created to not only be placed on the mantel but a lovely addition to your desk, to be framed, or even displayed all year round, especially for the materials used to create this lovely effect where the design comes off the page.

These One of a Kind designs are hand printed here in my studio and there are more to come with a Caribbean twist. So, I pray I don't take a sip of my mum's punch a cream this weekend, because I have so many more to create!!

So head over to Mango+Paper+Scissors Etsy Shop to start your holiday in style! I definitely will accept custom orders (I LOVE) and also check out the jewelry which are perfect stocking stuffers!

Blessings,
Shanti

Cyber Monday with Aye' Shanti!

Now that's Thanksgiving is over, and the countdown for Christmas is ON, I'm sure you're preparing for gifts and giving. Well, start off your holiday shopping this "Cyber Monday" with Aye' Shanti designs in my Etsy Shop! FREE SHIPPING with Coupon Code: CYBERSHANTI till Midnight! Check out the latest Journals and Accessory Greeting Cards for your Aye' Shanti jewelry order!
Enjoy,
Shanti

Kick off the Holiday Season w/ Aye' Shanti!!

Greetings and Thanksgiving Eve everyone,

I've been heading to shows, events and working on more fabulous journals for my Etsy Shop. Exclusively ONLINE this Friday, you'll find more Aye' Shanti jewelry designs, of course new journals and greeting cards! I've been creating greeting cards for clients on request for some time and finally I'm adding them to my shop for the holidays!! Also, these cards allow for the earrings to be on display as a gift. (Check photo on the left)
I just want to say how excited I am to include these latest designs which are all hand+made, hand carved stamps by MOI', and so much more are coming soon in time for the holidays!

Blessings in Style greeting card!

 Aye' Shanti Holiday Greeting Cards!

 Aye' Shanti Journals!!

Custom Carved by me Stamps!!

Also a few website/blog surprises for the month of December!!

Go Hand-Made / Small Business for the HOLIDAYS...

blessings,

Shanti

Fabric Earrings and Journals are HERE!

Blessed morning family!

It is feeling so lovely today and I have lots to share! I've been in my studio in full creation mode, preparing for Carnival, adding new jewelry designs and also some lovely hand-painted journals that are NOW in my etsy shop!

Check out my latest YouTube video:  where you can see some of the designs and also check out the shop to make your purchase @ Mango+Paper+Scissors!!

Also, I have some hand painted with some Alexander Henry fabric designs journals! If you're a lover of writing, journaling, making lists, these are perfect! If you've been following me on facebook, you perhaps see some of my morning sketches full of color and inspiration! They'll be in shop today and more designs coming soon! I'm so excited...

So have an incredible day and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me @ ayeshanti@gmail.DOT.com

Blessings,
Shanti