Love & Crafting

In the midst of our big transition, I'm not finding time to craft as much these days. Well let me take that back, I still find time to do my mini 3x4 cards for Project Life 2013 daily. However, with Valentine's Day being one of my favorite holidays after my birthday and Christmas, I just had to do something for my honey. 2013 is already starting off with a bang and with our upcoming wedding celebration in a few months, I wanted to put together a quick handmade gift for him. So, I found some "me" time while he slept to craft together a quick mini "Love" journal filled with pictures from the beginning of our journey and bits and pieces of things I've saved from our dates and fun times together. I used an awesome mini "Love Albums" from JamaicaMakes. (Btw, the packaging was so sweet, I can't wait to use the paper in my Project Life album) I then decided to use white embossing powder and spray/brushed on diluted inks from Ranger and Dylusions across some hole punched coasters. I wrote on my photos with a white uniball pen for a love letter feel and attached photos with washi tape and heart paper clips. I woke up and presented him this lovely gift before we resumed our moving and it was worth the 3 hours of sleep. Happy Valentines Day to you and yours and if you not into big crafting, a simple sticky note saying, "I love you", "You're Amazing" or "You're Cool" - will surely make them smile.

Love & Light,
Shanti

"33 & Fierce" scrapbook birthday page!

Today is my blessed 33rd birthday and it feels AWESOME! Made a large cup of green juice, hubby to be bought me some beautiful roses, reading all the amazing messages and created this 12x2 scrapbook page dedicated to being 33 & FIERCE! (finger snaps included lol)

I used a pic from my instagram that I shot of an ad in a NYC subway station and my new logo designed by the fabulous artist, Kendall Simpson. The sista in the ad looked so beautiful and the boldness of her low hair cut and her facial expression is on POINT. I also created a 33 things I'm thankful for list. I have a group I'm a part of every Tuesday and we list all the things we're thankful for during the week. I haven't been on my game for some months and I decided to include my list of 33 things to this page. I'll list out everything I used to create this over the weekend, but for the time being enjoy!

Have a blessed day,

Shanti

Friday Instagram Faves and NEW Vintage Finds

Happy Friday Everyone!
Just wanted to share a few of my favorite Instagram photos for this week which really all happened yesterday at music festival under the Brooklyn Bridge which celebrated the music and culture of Brazil:

You should definitely sign up for your local community events, especially with summer on its way. If you're in Brooklyn check out www.bricartsmedia.org

Also, I'm preparing a new line of designs inspired by vintage finds. I was blessed with some pieces from a friend who shops only vintage and being its only of each, I'll be up-cycling the pieces for a new look and flavor for order. Again, it's O.A.K. (one of a kind) so first come first serve, I'll choose a date when they'll be up for purchase, do definitely check in!

Have a great and blessed weekend,

"Saying I Do" Vid, Instagram and GIVEAWAY

I have to say, I love this season for all the wedding preparations, designing fascinators, jewelry and now Stylin' Knot Bracelets for Happy Couples! Here's a video I put together with some of the wedding designs from my collection for Spring/Summer 2012:

Also, if you checked out my post from last week about Instagram, I just LOVE IT! Here's some pics of this week's designs and packaging:

Don't forget to sign up for this lovely GIVEAWAY! Check out the information: CLICK HERE

Have a great weekend,

Fabulous Culture Giveaway with Abiosé Massaquoi Designs

Hey!!! I'm so excited to announce this fabulous giveaway with Abiosé Massaquoi Designs (AMd) We will be giving away:

1) One Abiosé Massaquoi Designs (AMd)custom-made African print bow tie

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 2) One Ayé Shanti Turquoise Cluster Charm Bracelet!

We're calling it the Culture giveaway because we are proud of our African and Caribbean heritage and is source of inspiration to the art and designs of our brands AMd and Ayé Shanti.
To enter, email us one word that describes culture to you.

Deadline: May 11th,
Send your entries to: culture@abiosemassaquoi.com

Check out Abiosé Massaquoi Designs to check out her lovely shop!!


Blessings,

Our Macy's Flower Show Mini Book!

If you haven't been to the Macy's Flower Show in NYC, you must go check it out! It's from Sunday March 25- April 7th (so head over there TODAY)! This year's theme is Brazil: Garden in Paradise and it's in a lovely tent filled with tropical flowers and works of art! To truly capture the memory of this trip with my bf, I put together a cute mini book filled with photos and some of the information from the pamphlet they had at hand. I absolutely loved the font and pattern of the Brasil, if you look closely, each letter has a distinctive tribal NEON pattern  (I know WillieburgScrapper at My Analog Life would love it for the neon, check out her blog which is all about NEON crafting today, so sad I missed out!)
Here's a tip, when putting together a scrap, brag or mini book from a trip or vacation, save as much as possible like ticket stubs and pamphlets, it's perfect for additional pieces to add to your book! Oh!! And check out some  amazing video footage from the show    BELOW thanks to Spiceklyn!!