So the weekend is here and I'm feeling really jam packed with goodness! From Grenada Carnival, working with JAYBLESSED.com for her BIGGEST FAN CONTEST, (PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK IF YOU WANT TO WIN SOME FABULOUS PRIZES FROM AYE' SHANTI DESIGNS), preparing all these lovely feather earrings for a MAJOR MAJOR SALE next week, and Oh! the Caribbean Fashion Show Extravaganza, I'm feeling really blessed and lots of work under my belt, but I'm not mad!
Another thing, yes I'm having a MAJOR Sale next week on some beautiful feather creations. You don't want to miss out on this one because they're full of color and just so yummy, it's the perfect ear candy for the summer! Also, it's price range is lovely: $8-$15! So,
don't miss out!
I also had some time to head out to a lovely river side and take some pictures with some creations! Check it out! I want to big up (do people still say that? lol because I sure did) Spiceklyn for handling the lens so well!
I can smell the spice, the sounds of conch shell blowing in the air, mas making, music playing, With Grenada Carnival in a few days, I can't help but organize some of my favorite designs in honor of my sweet Spice Isle!! You can also check out for up-to-date Carnival information from SPICEMASGRENADA
Rabbit+Rabbit+Rabbit!! This is the first of month tradition (thank you granny and mum), check out the meaning on Mango+Paper+Scissors and how I've made it such a great accountable tool!
So, the month of August is full of WORK... good WORK! One, I'm preparing for the Caribbean Fashion Extravaganza on Saturday September 3rd, 2011. I did the show last year and this year I'm actually being featured, so you can only imagine the butterflies in my stomach as I finish up the designs. You definitely want to be there because it's full of some great Caribbean designers and of course some never seen before Aye' Shanti designs!! Soooo, if you don't see me in a fete, I'm either in the gym or in my studio working hard!
Another great thing about August: Summer Giveaway with JAYBLESSED.com
I'm so excited to be working in collaboration with Jay Blessed on the Biggest Fan Contest. Here's a Caribbean sista with lots on her mind, quick on her toes, and just full of information from the Caribbean with entertainment, updates, and events! Check out her latest vlog below and check this link out for CONTEST RULES. You'll be receiving one of my popular designs from the Banana Leaf Collection: Turks & Pinks, a Taste of the Tropics: Hand-painted Moleskine journal, and another sweet surprise! Also, for a limited time, JAYBLESSED.com readers will receive $5 off any order between July 30th-August 6th using code: JAYBLESSED
And, to welcome the month of August, I love to share my designs! This lovely mix of leather and hammered copper is BOLD, BEAUTIFUL, and captures the sunlight so well... This piece will be available in various colors and ready to accompany you to the next dance! lol Look out for this piece on Mango+Paper+Scissors Shoppe very soon!!!
Anyway, let me run, heading to the gym and back to some lovely designing!
Happy August, Happy CropOver, and Happy Emancipation Day in the Caribbean!
So, since Wednesday I've been looking for last minute tickets to Barbados for Crop Over, just in time to come in for the Bathsheba All Inclusive fete... (which I doubt is happening, but a sista could dream nuh!)
So, as I prepare for a fun-filled weekend hanging with my bestie, I will be in Barbados in spirit wukkinup, playing mas, laying on the beach, and having a sip of some Mount Gay Rum!!
I was also inspired to create this Bajan Ear Candy! I added the broken trident from the center of the flag which represents the break from its colonial past... So when you wear these earrings and someone questions you about them, you can school them with some Caribbean history! Look out for some more designs with a story to tell!
BUT ONE OF MY SWEETEST FAVORITES RIGHT NOW IS Omari Ferrari's "Handle Bumper" which sounds very similar to the popular Australian 80's favorite "Land Down Under" from Men at Work! Great twist and turn of an oldies into a true CropOver favorite!
Anywho... as I pretend I'm on the beach right now, everyone have a great weekend and my bajan framily, LIVE IT UP!
I had the pleasure of working on a custom design from the "Banana Leaf" collection for some clients and I must say, orange is a lovely color to combine with yellows, greens, and even pink! And not just pink but Hot Pink!
I love that these custom orders are full of colors. Added with a lil' soca... my nights in the studio is jewelry paradise!
Have a great day! Oh and don't forget, it's alright to color outside of the lines sometimes... -Shanti - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone
Brooklyn, NY, July 22, 2011 Introducing the Island Hoppin’ Collection: representing the islands of Grenada, Barbados, and Trinidad to name a few (but not limited to these islands). This was inspired by the traditional jewelry of our parents who worn the maps in various metals with a sense of pride. Here’s a spin on those designs filled with an urban, funky twist! These are not your typical map jewelry created in metal but a design that’s hand crafted, cut, and painted. Also, to make it even more personal, I’ve added swarvoski crystals to a particular parish(es) you or your family is from. I love the idea of also customizing a piece in different colors or styles, so I welcome a conversation on how to make this unique for you.
It’s available for purchase on the Mango+Paper+Scissors Shoppe on Etsy:www.mangopaperscissors.etsy.comwhere you can find more Aye’ Shanti designs, so take a pass by and check it out! Oh, and I'm still taking Carnival Jewelry Orders for Labor Day, so get them in!
And one other thing, please look out for a FABULOUS giveaway (including some Aye' Shanti Earcandy and other surprises) in collaboration with www.jayblessed.com next week. If you're not on it, organize yuhself, sign up with her website Jay Blessed Media for Caribbean Entertainment and News. Also, sign up with my blogs Aye' Shanti or Mango+Paper+Scissors for more information on current jewelry designs, Caribbean crafts, and more! And to all my clients heading down to Barbados for Crop Over, Antigua, and Grenada for Carnival, HAVE A SAFE & ENJOYABLE TIME! Blessings, Shanti www.ayeshanti.blogspot.com www.mangopaperscissors.etsy.com www.mangopaperscissors.blogspot.com www.ayeshanti.com Twitter: AyeShanti Facebook: AyeShantiPieces
For Day 3 of Carnival Inspired Jewelry, I have the pleasure of creating a piece inspired by the fabulous designs of Carnival Divaz Promotions, section "Bacchanalia" with Sesame Flyers for Labor Day in Brooklyn. It is full of feathers, jewels, and lots of colors...
I wanted to work with a design like this because of it's large head piece. I've always created long feathery, leather, or crochet w/ crystals earrings and wanted to try something a little different. Recently I've been working with carnival lovers who must play front-line, and with a head piece that is large, in my opinion a smaller design close to the ear like a button earring can be the perfect balance for accessorizing your costume.
So taking some of the colors from "Bacchanalia", I created a jeweled button earring that is the size of a half dollar which allows for crystals to glisten in the sun, yet it doesn't over power the face. Again, I love when you can take off your head piece and if it's the face jewels or accessories, you still portray the mas!
I also have another design that's currently in my shoppe Mango+Paper+Scissors called "Rainbow after the Storm" that also mimics the colors and of this costume!
So if you're still deciding who to play mas with for Labor Day in Brooklyn and you want to go Front-line, here's an Ultra-Inclusive Front-line Only Section to checkout!
Fore more information contact Carnival Diva at 347-791-6499 or masinfo@sesameflyers.org
