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

Holiday Electric Blue Inspired!

Sooo, this year my honey and I are planning to attend a holiday event and I'm looking for the absolute holiday party dress. As I was skimming through Lucky magazine Nov 2011 issue, the "Lucky Girl" of the month is Solange Knowles. She's rocking these Janet Jackson circa "Poetic Justice" braids and this awesome electric blue sequins dress! I was SOLD...




I'm definitely going to look for this dress or something similar with the high slit on the side. I may pass on my usual rhinestone drop earrings for some studs and rock one of my large flower creations so it's very reminiscent of Billie Holiday with a touch of the Caribbean.




Now, how am I going to get him to match me! Lol

Let the holiday countdown begin!

Shanti

21 days of cleanse & Africa "Pink" Earrings!!

Sooo, I've been kind of quiet for about 21 days because I was on a cleanse with my girl, Alana from "A Life Balanced"... and today is finally here! This was the juicing part of the journey and it was tough but definitely worth it!! I can't wait to bite into a lentil pattie or drink a lovely peanut punch this weekend with my new favorite drink thanks to her: Cashew Milk from Juice Hugger, right here in Brooklyn!






I documented my journey in this lovely hand-made journal and can't wait to sure some great things that I've learned along the way!







She even juiced a great kale/banana concoction that I had to keep my eye out for a ninja blender to start making my own juices!







Also, after a lovely meeting with Alana, she shared some lovely goodies with me from her beautiful whipped body butters, black soap, that I now use not only after a warm shower but also as a preparation before I sit in my studio to work! Please check her link out when you get a chance for all the healthy loveliness she has to share!







Oh, being that this is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I've
created a Africa "Pink" Earring design for a few ladies doing the walks, events, and look out for some giveaways!!







More information to come soon!

Carnival Inspired Jewelry (Miami): Fatal Angels "Venus"

So, Happy Friday everyone... The days are counting down till allyuh reach in Miami and even though I will not be there *I'monaTnTCarnivalbudget* lol , I know it's going to be a blast, especially the ladies n' gents rockin' my pieces in the fetes and on the road!!

So my Carnival Inspiration for today comes from the lovely ladies of Fatal Angels with the section called "Venus" for Natural Freaks... So, I know it's another one side earring but it really works for some costumes, especially this hot number with a hood... A hood?! Really!? This is my costume dream because I love hoodies, very urban and cute!

So, looking at this model, she's rocking the one side earring with a chain on the other! Like I mentioned yesterday, "It allows you to be more than one look from various angles..."





So, I created another version of this design, but this time with these beautiful gold rhinestone nuggets, very similar to yesterday's design for Chimaera- Carnival Nationz. Knowing Miami, when the sun hits these earrings, it's pure shine and glitz, and that's the ultimate photo op while on the road!








So, definitely head over to Natural Freaks and check out Venus and all the lovely sections including my first Miami Carnival inspiration, Orions Belt!!

Have a great weekend...
-Shanti

Carnival Inspired Jewelry (Miami): Carnival Nationz (Chimaera)

Hey everyone, welcome back for more designs inspired by my favorite costumes!

I had the opportunity to check out a few costumes from Miami and thanks to a lovely carnival dahlin, Clivia, I was able to view some beautiful costumes from the band, Carnival Nationz (Miami). Their theme for the road this year is a mysterious story entitled "Mythical Tales"... After viewing the costumes, I was in love with tale of CHIMAERA and just the color scheme and jewels. Check out the story line below (so detailed and true to the costume)

The Chimaera is a BLAST of BLAZING FIRE…

A multi-creature creature… a monstrous fire-breathing female creature composed of parts from other animals. A body of a Lioness… a tail that ends with a Snake head… the head of a Goat from the centre of her spine… all compiled to create a beast of monumental proportions. The offspring of two Greek demons… the Chimaera is swift-footed, brutally strong, and never backs down from a fight. Face the Chimaera and you not only battle one beast but several creatures wrapped up in one… a blast of blazing fire!!!

-courtesy of Carnival Nationz

I decided to create a piece that not only had the colors of the costume but also had the similar bits of jewels cascading down the feathers.



I did a one side earring, because something about the story line speaks of a multi-creature and what I love about one side designs, is that it allows you to be more than one look from various angles, so you can either wear a stud or chain on the other side.




(However this can be created as a pair) It's very light weight, glitzy and can be worn even after carnival!! So, I hope you enjoyed today's inspiration and also check out their site, I still see a few costumes available!




Blessings,
Shanti