Happy Monday and New Designs!!!

First, I hope everyone's Monday is starting off on the right foot. I think the remaining days of the week are reflected by the first day. My weekend was filled with jewelry creations, stationary designing and lots of fun at the Grenada Day Festival in Brooklyn(photos coming soon). I am also preparing to add more photos to my Etsy shop (still in production) but here's a sneak peek. Enjoy and make sure to check back for updates.


Blessings,
Shanti

It is Friday the 13th, thank God!

So, it's Friday the 13th... As long as its Friday, I'm a happy camper! I haven't blogged as much recently with the new gig but I'm still working on a schedule because I miss sharing my journal pages, DIY tips and just straight conversation! Otherwise, I'm loving Instagram (under the name AyeShanti) and I've been sharing so many of my quick writing projects on there. Here are a few of my what I call #cupofquotes:

Have a great weekend,
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,

Monday Inspiration: I'm Choosing Pleasant

I love to doodle, write and create lil' pieces of works that can be placed in books to be found years from now. So in creating the Monday Inspiration, I was inspired by a quote sent to me this morning and it was definitely needed: "There's no time like the Pleasant." -Oliver Herford


I thought to myself wow, ain't that the truth. In further research, I also found a similar quote:


"Never put off enjoyment because there's no time like the pleasant." - Evan Esar


So, I'm choosing to enjoy the moments, every lil bits and pieces of it in my life.
There's nothing like carrying a pleasant attitude when trying to get through life. The simple gestures of a smile, a handwritten note to self or a yummy cup of tea when one is stressed, can bring you to a place of peace and balance.


(written on kraft card stock envelope, Paper Mate Flair felt tip pen and white uni-ball signo pen)

Have a great day

Monday Inspiration: Colors are the Smiles...

Happy Monday everyone! After a weekend of painting, sewing and creating bracelets for orders, I was inspired to share a quote about colors! Here's some color inspiration from my art journal and a pic to some updated #StylinKnots designs!

Blessings,

Happy National Scrapbook Day 2012!

In honor of National Scrapbook Day, I've created my May Journal. I may not be a daily scrapbooker but I definitely create mini-books and journals once a month to document memories! Using an Amy Tangerine Day Book, some washi tape, and lettering from American Crafts, I created this fun book! I've printed out some photos from this week and I'm ready to journal! This book is inspired by my daily photography so this is going to be a great challenge!

Have a great 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,

Monday Inspiration: Photo App Phonto

Happy Monday everyone, here's some creative inspiration! So, after Friday's post about my LOVE for Instagram, so many people were messaging me about the apps I use to add the typography to my pictures. Well the one I've been recently using is the app Phonto:

It's very easy:
* Upload your photo
* Touch the screen and add your text
* Try and play around with the various fonts
* Play with colors
AND HAVE FUN!! 


This is the perfect app for quick, on the go playing around with photos! I use these for my Art/Journaling! Here's another photo I took of a fellow Crafter, Scrapbooker, Artist, Instagrammer Williesburgscrapper while enjoying the streets of NYC (Check out her blog: My Analog Life):  

 Enjoy this photo app and send me your pics of some your Phonto Pics! Have a great Monday!

INSTAGRAM Love & Another Sneak Peek

Hey, I’m on INSTAGRAM…and I just LOVE IT! This has given me an opportunity to post photos, (if you don’t know me, I love photography!), also to post it on more than one social media at a time and to meet some amazing people! At first I thought, do I need another social media app, because I think I have enough?? However, when I tried it out and found the ease and fun of connecting with others over the daily pics of our lives, INSTAGRAM truly got my vote! Oh and the filters are just fabulous! I love vintage looks so when I want to get that look, I automatically add it to the photo! If you’re on there, add me at ayeshanti@gmail.com. I’m always posting designs from my studio, my journal and just pretty interesting things!

Instagram photo of me at Calypso in NYC

Aye' Shanti wedding crystal and feathers earrings

Aye' Shanti packaging

Stylin' Knots (Ombre') NOW available on www.mangopaperscissors.etsy.com

Btw, here’s another sneak peek to next week's Aye’ Shanti Spring/Summer 2012 REVEAL… 

Have a great weekend,

Happy Friday - "Saying I Do in Style!"

Happy Friday everyone. Yesterday I did one of many reveals with the latest Spring/Summer 2012 wedding line "Saying I Do in Style!"... I hope you enjoyed the photos and please head over to the Shop either through the link above or CLICK HERE.

For the next couple of days I'll post photos with beautiful quotes to inspire...  Have a wonderful weekend!

Blessings,

Spring/Summer 2012- Behind the Scenes Video and Photography

Yaaaay! I'm so excited to share some behind the scenes footage from the Aye' Shanti Spring/Summer 2012 Collection! We had the privilege of using a lovely location at the swanky Downtown Brooklyn hair salon, www.Solbkny.com! Inspired by my Caribbean roots and urban culture, this season’s designs are funky, colorful and sooo bright!  I’ve also created a line of bracelets and charms that are the perfect arm candy for layering with bangles.  We also had the opportunity to shoot some DIY projects for the blog, so I’m really excited about that.  In the mean time, enjoy this video and don’t forget to sign up to get updates!! Enjoy the viewing today and be prepared to shop, the LOOKBOOK is coming soon.

Here’s some behind the scenes footage from the Aye’ Shanti  Spring/Summer 2012 Lookbook photo shoot:

Check out www.ayeshanti.blogspot.com for more information, updates and diy tips! Make sure to sign up!

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Etsy: www.mangopaperscissors.etsy.com
Gmail: ayeshanti@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook/ayeshantidesigns
Twitter.com/AyeShanti
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Models: Marsha, Deniece & Shireen, Prophet Z

Videography/Editing , Behind the Scenes Photos by Spiceklyn  - www.spiceklyn.com

Photography by Allan Turner Photography : allant357@gmail.com

Makeup: Makeup by Kifana  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Make-up-by-Kifana/147130611964242
kifana_fashion.yahoo.com

Styling:  DenieceCStyles: www.deniececstyles.carbonmade.com DenieceCStyles@gmail.com
Twitter.com/DenieceCStyles

Hair Stylist: Shireen Loctician : https://www.facebook.com/shireen.loctician

Artist: Prophet Z : www.wellsharp.com , Twitter.com/Prophet_Z
Itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/officer/id467528458?i=467528608&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Location: Sol Natural Hair 95 Hanson Place 2fl Brooklyn, NY 11216 www.solbkny.com

Art Direction: Aye’ Shanti

Monday Inspiration & Behind the Scenes

Happy Monday!! Here's some Inspiration out of my journal!
"Just be YOU. It doesn't matter what people think." -Lily Allen (NYLON Magazine 2009)

 




As we prepare for the new line of jewelry and accessories with the photographer from the shoot,  we're here in studio working on some behind the scene shots for a sneak peek video! I love to show the process and funny takes of the day, because it was so inspiring and fun!
Btw, check out the lovely Tropical Easter bouquet from my parents in the background here! They always want to add a touch of the Caribbean into our life and I love it! Speaking of Caribbean, did any of y'all go kite flying this past weekend? Oh how I wish we were in Grenada for the holidays. Anywho, let me head back to work, enjoy these photos, lots of more are COMING SOON!!
Oh, let me just add, look out for more D.I.Y. and Journaling posts this month!


Blessed,
Shanti

Spring Love...

I welcomed Spring like it was an old family friend with a greeting card, painting and lots of designs this past weekend. As the new season blows in you'll also find a few new looks to the Aye' Shanti blog and preparation for the Spring/Summer 2012 jewelry & stationary designs. Forgive my absence, but a sista has been in the studio working hard and can't wait to share the new looks to you all. In the mean time, check out the new links to the side that will connect you to my favorite things on this blog. They'll be more journal pages, quick craft& fashion tutorials and lots of photography!

Enjoy the first day of Spring!