tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880642528253164032024-03-19T04:00:52.421-04:00Mango - Paper - ScissorsCreative Caribbean Living in Brooklyn!Mango. Paper. Scissors.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10474359378273448895noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588064252825316403.post-87764371386355514642011-10-24T12:22:00.001-04:002011-10-24T12:23:00.020-04:00A Finished Journal!There's an awesome feeling about finishing a journal and watching the process as it grows. I called this Fall 2011 Journal - Passion to inspire my writing, doodling and creativity!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/10/24/1555.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/10/24/s_1555.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='213' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Funny, I added the word "Transform" in the back and so this book definitely did just that.<br />I fell in love with the colors, the pockets inside, and thanks to Hope from Paper Relics journaling course "To the Letter", it has helped my writing skills evolve. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/10/24/1556.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/10/24/s_1556.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='213' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/10/24/1557.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/10/24/s_1557.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Two of my favorite pages:<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/10/24/1558.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/10/24/s_1558.jpg' border='0' width='213' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Yes I play in my book during my favorite shows!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/10/24/1559.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/10/24/s_1559.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />This was created after someone sent me a cool fashion photograph with a bunch doodles all around!<br />As I put together the next journal, I'm prepared to create something simple and fun!<br /><br />Have a great day!<br />~Shanti<br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Mango. Paper. Scissors.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10474359378273448895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588064252825316403.post-81099203772625037292011-10-18T11:00:00.001-04:002011-10-18T11:00:58.716-04:00Holiday 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...<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/10/18/1342.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/10/18/s_1342.jpg' border='0' width='213' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I think I'm going to be looking 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 on the side, very reminiscent of Billie Holiday. Now, how am I going to get him to match me! Lol<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/10/18/1343.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/10/18/s_1343.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Have a great day!<br />Shanti<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Mango. Paper. Scissors.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10474359378273448895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588064252825316403.post-11241746875468679672011-10-17T11:29:00.000-04:002011-10-17T11:29:21.873-04:00Breast Cancer Awareness Walk 2011 (Brooklyn Style) Mini Book:I had a wonderful time yesterday at the Breast Cancer Awareness Walk here in Brooklyn, New York at Prospect Park. People from all over came with costumes, pink outfits, their pets, and even a cultural surprise for me with some Iron and Drums all to bring awareness to this dis-ease!! <br />
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I had the opportunity to create some beautiful earrings for some friends and I was so inspired to even create a mini album inspired by the event! <br />
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Hand-written cover and added butterfly cut outs to each page.<br />
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Added flip pages to add more photos to this mini book...<br />
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Accordion style mini book. Still have to write entries to each page...<br />
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Love these ladies!!!<br />
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Even my bestie Nadia came out!<br />
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Thanks to some friends: Simone A. (BIM), Onya from <a href="http://socamotion.com/">Socamotion</a>, America, my bestie Nadia, Simone A. (TnT), Dana, and even Despers USA Steel Pan Orchestra for the music!<br />
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Next stop, Lupus Walk in memory of my sister, Chrissy!Mango. Paper. Scissors.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10474359378273448895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588064252825316403.post-8463328973430402842011-09-29T12:53:00.000-04:002011-09-29T12:53:43.697-04:00Re-designing Vintage Papers: Creole WomanSo, while the world sleeps, you could sometimes find me making home-made journals, stenciling, art journaling and just designing my hearts desire! Here's a lovely design I've created to either frame or to add to my journal... I found this beautiful stamp (from <a href="http://www.theinkpadnyc.com/">InkPad NYC</a>) of what looks like a French-Caribbean woman (either from Martinique, Guadeloupe, or even St. Lucia) and I had to purchase it. My sister and I used to dress up in these traditional costumes when we danced with a Caribbean Company and it just brought back memories. Here's an urban color scheme with a vintage style. More coming soon...<br />
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At first I needed some adjusting but I implemented some journaling techniques to my process and it has become a lovely experience. I realize when you're doing such a process, have your goals written down, collect information in advance, meditate and find goodness in the journey, not the disadvantages or what you're missing out. I keep telling myself who cares about dairy, sugar, or juice... I do miss a piece cheese! However, after 21 days are over, I won't be scarfing down a chunk, just add a lil' piece by piece and enjoy it from time to time. I'll keep you posted on how it goes, perhaps add some recipes here!<br />
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Blessings,<br />
shantiMango. Paper. Scissors.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10474359378273448895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588064252825316403.post-16832600444736509012011-09-27T11:11:00.001-04:002011-09-27T11:30:03.776-04:00Creative Journaling and #30 Days of Lists:So, 30 Days of Lists is winding down (yes I'm a bit sad) because I really enjoyed this great project. I experimented with a few <a href="http://balzerdesigns.typepad.com/balzer_designs/">Balzer Designs</a> stencil on my pages and created some awesome lists:<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/09/27/1502.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/27/s_1502.jpg' border='0' width='213' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/09/27/1503.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/27/s_1503.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='213' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/09/27/1505.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/27/s_1505.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='213' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/09/27/1506.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/27/s_1506.jpg' border='0' width='213' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Thanks to her Stencil 101 class, I'm enjoying the techniques as well!<br /><br />Heading back to some more designs!<br />Shanti<br />Mango. Paper. Scissors.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10474359378273448895noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588064252825316403.post-2849003537126577932011-09-21T18:24:00.001-04:002011-09-21T18:24:57.158-04:00This is what love does to you:Love is my muse, it inspires all the joy, the color and excitement of my life and my creative work... Just want to say thank you and this is a great day to celebrate. To my honey D.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/09/21/3318.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/21/s_3318.jpg' border='0' width='213' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A random page out of my journal...<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/09/21/3319.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/21/s_3319.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='213' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=My%20heart%20&z=10'>My heart </a></p>Mango. Paper. Scissors.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10474359378273448895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588064252825316403.post-71895682566732905372011-09-19T12:46:00.001-04:002011-09-19T13:54:43.987-04:00How Art Journaling and 30 Days of Lists became my therapy!Happy Monday afternoon. I have to say I'm so happy to be back online! I've been sick (thanks to a summer into fall kind of cold), dealing with some other things including the memory of my sister's transition anniversary (I miss her so much) and just organizing life. For the past two weeks, I found solace in creating fun colorful lists with the ladies of 30 Days of Lists and also creating some artistic pages in my personal journal. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/09/19/2421.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/19/s_2421.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='213' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/09/19/2422.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/19/s_2422.jpg' border='0' width='213' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />There's something about releasing your mind from all the daily lists and ideas on to paper or any type of media. I found myself recovering from my cold quicker than I thought while creating and also taking some time to release some of the sadness of missing my sissy through painting!<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://30daysoflists.com/2011/09/there-is-still-time-to-join/">There's still time to join 30 Days of Lists (Click this link)</a>! I have to say, creating these lists have been really fun, easy, and allows a few minutes of your day to be creative! Check out my flickr page (on the left) for some examples of my lists!! <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/09/19/2423.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/19/s_2423.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='207' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I also have a cool giveaway with them filled with goodies!</div><div><br /></div><div>Otherwise, there's a lot of great projects coming along and working on building a new blog "look"!! Can't wait... Have a great day and also check out my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/63266900@N08/">Flickr Album</a> and my other blog <a href="http://www.ayeshanti.blogspot.com/">Aye' Shanti Designs</a> for some great jewelry!</div><br />Mango. Paper. Scissors.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10474359378273448895noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588064252825316403.post-3576241104970381012011-09-01T08:17:00.000-04:002011-09-01T08:17:40.105-04:00I know, Where are the Crafts, the Journaling, and all the goodies??Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit!! Happy September...<br />
Forgive me family, I know I haven't been around as much! For the month of August, I've been working on some Aye' Shanti Designs for a Fashion show coming up this weekend: <a href="http://ayeshanti.blogspot.com/2011/09/labor-day-weekend-fashion-show-sneak.html">Caribbean Fashion Extravaganza </a><br />
Here's a Sneak Peek:<br />
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I'm also working on some jewelry designs for Carnival orders from Labor Day, Miami, to even TnT 2012!<br />
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In the mean time, please check out <a href="http://30daysoflists.com/">30 Days of Lists!!!</a> Sign up today to be part of such a great group of listers! I'm heading back into my studio but will take some time out of my day to work on my list!<br />
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Mango. Paper. Scissors.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10474359378273448895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588064252825316403.post-65856623443906893912011-08-04T13:10:00.001-04:002011-08-04T13:10:13.568-04:00Day 3: 30 Days of AugustI find solace in treating myself to some home-made guava jam, with peanut butter on toast rather than eating an over priced chocolate bar in the corner store! <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/08/04/2085.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/08/04/s_2085.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />I find excitement in all the books I've collected to start my various projects for the new season!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/08/04/2086.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/08/04/s_2086.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />And I find hope with the new things to come, the unknown, and all possibilities!<br /><br />Think about your own things that you find solace, excitement, and hope in! <br /><br />Blessed,<br />Shanti<br />Mango. Paper. Scissors.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10474359378273448895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588064252825316403.post-30614736857885924542011-08-03T14:46:00.001-04:002011-08-03T14:46:50.133-04:00Day 2: 30 Days of AugustSo, today was a good day in the gym and I pushed myself to do some machines I haven't done for some time. And I felt it all in my legs on my way home! Thank goodness for Epsom salt baths.<br />Anyway, while I was on the treadmill an idea came to me for a project and I'm quite excited, so as I come back to some work, I'm going to sketch it out and hopefully by next week I can share it with you all!<br />Otherwise, here's a quick tip for those who shouldn't be drinking soda and soft drinks like me. I've decided to make a light summer fizzy drink with some cranberry juice and seltzer water to have with my lunch. It's very refreshing and still has a kick of flavor!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/08/03/2880.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/08/03/s_2880.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Have a great afternoon!<br />-Shanti<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Mango. Paper. Scissors.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10474359378273448895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588064252825316403.post-69501428339422553082011-08-02T11:00:00.000-04:002011-08-02T11:00:47.978-04:00Day 1: 30 Days of August!Today's List:<br />
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So I actually did get out of my studio yesterday and headed to the gym. It wasn't so bad! Starting off with small steps but getting there. Besides heading to the gym, I'm going to start my mornings with a kettle bell workout! I purchased the <a href="http://www.target.com/Bob-Harper-Contoured-Kettlebell-Training/dp/B0044ROUME/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&searchView=grid5&keywords=bob-harper-kettlebell&fromGsearch=true&sr=1-3&qid=1312294533&rh=&searchRank=target104545&id=Bob%20Harper%20Contoured%20Kettlebell%20Training&node=1038576|1287991011&searchSize=30&searchPage=1&searchNodeID=1038576|1287991011&searchBinNameList=subjectbin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&frombrowse=0">"Bob Harper Kettlebell" 7lbs</a> and a cute stainless steel bottle from <a href="http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/176-4474557-1006857?asin=B0047ETNYE&AFID=Froogle_df&LNM=|B0047ETNYE&CPNG=sports&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=B0047ETNYE&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001">Thermos Threadless: Juliet</a>!<br />
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This 24 oz water bottle is perfect for the gym because it actually fits in the cup holder... FINALLY! lol I'm all about reusable bottles plus some style, so when I saw the graphics I had to purchase it. (even though I read some reviews and people said it started to scratch after 4 months, we'll see) Another great thing about this bottle is that it has a push-button release cap and the perfect spout to drink from so you don't have water dribbling down your sides.<br />
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I have some great friends who also incorporate Working out with my favorite genre of music, SOCA!! So look out for that soon!<br />
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Have a great day, drink plenty of water and be inspired!<br />
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Blessings,<br />
ShantiMango. Paper. Scissors.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10474359378273448895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588064252825316403.post-13183776389777226692011-08-01T13:49:00.000-04:002011-08-01T13:49:53.278-04:00Rabbit+Rabbit+Rabbit: 30 Days of Lists, Growth, and Revamping!!!<center><a href="http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/08/01/1066.jpg"><img border="0" height="281" src="http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/08/01/s_1066.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" width="187" /></a></center><br />
I love traditions, and one carried down from my granny to my mum is saying "Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit" on the first day of every month (I think my mum sneaks one in even after midnight). It is said that anyone who wakes up in the morning and say Rabbit 3x are due good luck for the rest of the month. I used to giggle at my mum for doing it but NOW I understand the power this can have on you. I use this tradition as a tool to sit down the day before the 1st and prepare notes, lists, and a plan for the month. Then I meditate on it, say a prayer, and wake up the next day saying Rabbit 3x, remembering my journey for the month. This keeps me accountable for my life and to look forward for what's to come.<br />
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What's going on in 30 Days +1!<br />
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As I welcome August, I see it as the last official month of summer because September opens up a new semester of school, back to work for teachers, and it gets darker earlier, so I try to get all my summer wishes done within this time frame...I also have some amazing projects coming up I want you to look out for:<br />
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Besides making jewelry with Aye' Shanti Designs, I looove working on scrapbooks, art journaling, and everything paper! I found this lovely group called <a href="http://30daysoflists.com/register/">30 Days of Lists</a> and I have the opportunity to be one of sponsors. Now you may be asking me what exactly is this group:<br />
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<div class="post-headline" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;"><h1 style="font-size: 34px; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">About</h1></div><div class="post-bodycopy clearfix" style="display: block; min-width: 0px;"><div style="display: block; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Not everyone can make a mini scrapbook every week or an art journal page every night.</div><div style="display: block; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">30 Days of Lists is our encouragement and challenge to you that you CAN journal just something every day – even something as small as a list.</div><div style="display: block; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Every day through the month of September we will be posting a list prompt – anything from weekend goals to celebrity crushes. At the end of the 30 days you’ll have a collection of entries creating a small snapshot of your life right now.</div><div style="display: block; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Only 5-10 minutes per day are really needed. While you’re waiting for someone, or when you’re the passenger in the car. You can even download the list topics ahead of time to get a jump start!</div><div style="display: block; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">That’s all.</div><div style="display: block; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Just write.</div><div style="display: block; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">There’s no wrong way to do this and if you don’t like a prompt on a certain day, just change it.</div><div style="display: block; font-family: Verdana; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">So TODAY is the first day of Pre-Registration and it comes with lots of goodies to get started for this challenge in September even a little something from me. I've heard such great things and I think you should check it out. This is a great project for someone who loves artful challenges but can't spend too much time at it. This is a quick, informative, and easy challenge <a href="http://30daysoflists.com/register/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">SO SIGN UP!</span></a></span></div><div style="display: block; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">I'm also going to be using these 30 Days as a preparation for myself for a fashion show that's happening September 3rd (I'll keep you posted) and also to get myself ready to work out more. I'm trying to say "work out" without already feeling tired lol. I want to learn to enjoy exercising and get myself back on track with out dreading it. So, from time to time, I will share or mention something of the sort like my crunches, my training in the gym, or what I'm eating lol. <br />
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I think this will allow me to be accountable with my projects if I challenge myself with a time frame. I don't have a wedding to attend (YET heehee) or a high school reunion, so this is just a challenge for myself!</div><div style="display: block; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">SO I WELCOME AUGUST WITH OPEN ARMS AND FULL OF EXCITEMENT!</div></div>Mango. Paper. Scissors.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10474359378273448895noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588064252825316403.post-92006786865183098072011-07-25T11:42:00.000-04:002011-07-25T11:42:01.383-04:00Coming this week to Mango+Paper+Scissors<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This week on Mango+Paper+Scissors:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-My Favorite Things!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-Guests Blogging Project with Kifana from <a href="http://madeuphairstyle.blogspot.com/2011/07/my-much-needed-jewelry-organization.html?showComment=1311606902316#c6552749150492758413">Made-up Hair Style</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-Journaling, Scrapbooking, & Organizing with Daily Lists!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">AND</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-A craft of the day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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ShantiMango. Paper. Scissors.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10474359378273448895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588064252825316403.post-86967373181958528042011-07-18T10:28:00.001-04:002011-07-18T10:46:16.058-04:00Good NEWS Monday: ListfullI'm so excited to announce that coming in September 2011, I will be one of the sponsors to<br />"30 Days of Lists" journaling challenges. If you're not familiar, please head over to <a href="http://30daysoflists.com/?utm_source=30+Days+of+Lists&utm_campaign=304e26e737-30Lists_July2011&utm_medium=email">30 days of lists</a> to check it out and sign up. I make lists everyday, since I was in grade school, and to find an online group that create lists with some interesting prompts to follow, I thought it would be fun for me to be a part of and to share with you all. For the time being, I'm going to start creating a few of my own lists for the remaining summer with some of my own ideas, perhaps you want to give it a try.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/18/1354.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/18/s_1354.jpg' border='0' width='213' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />In the mean time, head over to <a href="http://www.ayeshanti.blogspot.com/">Aye' Shanti </a>for some new island hopping jewelry designs just in time for some carnival & festivals. Will soon be posted to the Etsy: <a href="http://www.mangopaperscissors.etsy.com/">Mango+Paper+Scissors Shoppe!</a><br /><br /><br />Mango. Paper. Scissors.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10474359378273448895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588064252825316403.post-24134330860917820352011-07-13T10:26:00.000-04:002011-07-13T10:26:18.116-04:00Can a Sista Dream: The Bathsheba Experience All InclusiveSooooo, in my carnival daydream, I'm pretending that there's a ticket to CropOver (Barbados) for us in my dresser drawer, with our passports, the receipts for costumes, iPod filled with 2011 chunes, fete tickets, of course some Aye' Shanti pieces ready for each outfit, and a ticket to the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bathsheba-Experience/134010183345546">Bathsheba Experience</a>.<br />
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<div>My first trip to Barbados' Crop Over was in 2009 and it literally took my breath away. One of the best parts of this trip besides the carnival, the beach, the music, and the shows, had to be the Bathsheba Experience Ultimate all Inclusive fete. Literally overlooking the Atlantic Ocean shore, between the scenery, great drinks, food, and musical vibes, it kept me dancing the night away! So, when my girl Simone sent me the flyer, I was blown away. On July 29th, 2011, it's all about "The Bathsheba Experience: Seaside Glam" and I have the perfect earrings (<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77401557/banana-leaf-collection-turks-pink">Banana Leaf Collection: Turks & Pink</a>) to match. Nothing like Sea, Sand, & Soca...</div><div><br />
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</div>Ahhhhhhh, (that's me exhaling)... anywho, while I continue finishing up jewelry orders, waiting to win the lottery this week, and hoping that somehow I will make it to Crop Over this year, I urge those who are heading down to Barbados, please make this one of your first all-inclusive stops!<br />
Blessings,<br />
Shanti<br />
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</div>So I'm blog hoppin' today, and you have to check out my home girl's lovely blog <a href="http://madeuphairstyle.blogspot.com/">Made-up Hair Style</a> with Kifana! I can count on her for beauty, natural hair stylin', and fashion tips! I had the honor to create a custom <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77407260/colors-in-flight-short?ref=v1_other_1">"Colors In Flight"</a> design for her (check out the link on etsy) and I'm so excited by the color combination... Funny, today's post on her blog shares a similar color combo of the earrings, so I need to get it to her soon so she can rock it!<div><br />
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</div><div>Otherwise, I'm finishing up the latest orders and preparing to send off some more carnival jewelry! It's not too late for allyuh heading to CropOver, Toronto, and Grenada to make orders! I've also already started Labor Day jewelry, so it's never too early to get your orders in!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu8puwT5b42VLPBkeQ0YMXNY5iDsfTk4NYYgVtvvh0I7GxEglsyGf7-sDa6wpl7gJYLudANw0dkmyFggX76TS0gmlbzgR3-LIGBRoGiKrzdrSedBwPS8UrzJ3xQwi9O8OWwsw-iS6dS6c/s1600/Carnivalearrings1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu8puwT5b42VLPBkeQ0YMXNY5iDsfTk4NYYgVtvvh0I7GxEglsyGf7-sDa6wpl7gJYLudANw0dkmyFggX76TS0gmlbzgR3-LIGBRoGiKrzdrSedBwPS8UrzJ3xQwi9O8OWwsw-iS6dS6c/s320/Carnivalearrings1.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div>Have a great day and be inspired,</div><div>Shanti</div>Mango. Paper. Scissors.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10474359378273448895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588064252825316403.post-83070613102710107142011-07-11T11:09:00.000-04:002011-07-11T11:09:22.359-04:00Good GREEN Monday!!Good morning all,<br />
So much has been going on with the new Etsy Shop: <a href="http://www.mangopaperscissors.etsy.com/">MangoPaperScissors</a> showcasing some pieces from <a href="http://www.ayeshanti.blogspot.com/">Aye' Shanti Designs</a>! Preparing jewelry for Carnival/Festivals in Toronto-Barbados-Antigua-Grenada-NewYork and the annual Caribbean Fashion Show in Brooklyn this September...<br />
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While I'm taking a much needed break from orders and packaging, I'm looking at my favorite things board and I have my eye on this beautiful very GREEN Cole Haan. Green is my favorite color, and I must have a piece of that color on me or in my bag to remind me of LIFE and JUST LIVING EACH DAY! I would love to find a huge discount on this favorite find for the Fall!! (If you know, please share) Otherwise I paired up a few Aye' Shanti jewelry from the Vibrationz Line: Africa in Green with my Roar-Ring Lion that I can definitely see myself wearing with this bag perhaps with a white shirt and a comfortable pair of jeans!<br />
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Anyway, I'm heading back to the studio, have a blessed day. And don't forget, check out the shop for some great summer jewelry at <a href="http://www.mangopaperscissors.etsy.com/">Mango+Paper+Scissors</a>Mango. Paper. Scissors.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10474359378273448895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588064252825316403.post-66459488746894739122011-07-06T16:02:00.000-04:002011-07-06T16:02:17.486-04:00Summer Jewelry is almost here from Aye' Shanti...<div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-6311559662523163381" style="position: relative; width: 478px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I've been putting aside my paper crafting, and working perhaps 15 min a day on my art journals, because I'm helping in the preparation for Aye' Shanti. Shop is being set up fo</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">r Friday for the after holiday sale! I've seen a few of you at fetes, festivals, and weddings with Aye' Shanti pieces this past weekend, and you all look fabulous! Sign up here or on <a href="http://www.ayeshanti.blogspot.com/">Aye' Shanti blog</a>, of course Facebook: AyeShanti Pieces, and Twitter: AyeShanti for more information. Also, first ten clients will receive a free gift, so please get on it with your orders and tune in on Friday. Tomorrow I'll definitely post more information, otherwise you can email at ayeshanti@gmail.com. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Blessings,</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Shanti</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Here's a sneak peek:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil2cY27S0WoBNfidZBXk55jjMwp6d2RV1Z0oRsG8DDEqE4B4P6c5qCpX0yfh56y5mm9ou0aGWBheV5yq_wk5vG7qci_gEigSf5TPZ0ubxorDsIG6eZQtYmuYRuXpGY9i8t8Vz1zXnwfhw/s1600/patchwork1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil2cY27S0WoBNfidZBXk55jjMwp6d2RV1Z0oRsG8DDEqE4B4P6c5qCpX0yfh56y5mm9ou0aGWBheV5yq_wk5vG7qci_gEigSf5TPZ0ubxorDsIG6eZQtYmuYRuXpGY9i8t8Vz1zXnwfhw/s320/patchwork1.jpg" width="285" /></a></div><div style="color: #cbcbcb; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><br />
</div></span></div>Mango. Paper. Scissors.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10474359378273448895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588064252825316403.post-43487808780641633212011-07-03T14:08:00.001-04:002011-07-03T14:08:29.497-04:00Reading My Tea Leaves"Empty yourself and let the universe fill you..."<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/03/2993.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/03/s_2993.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />(Chai tea with buttered/guava jam on English muffin)<br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Mango. Paper. Scissors.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10474359378273448895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588064252825316403.post-8040553165547795052011-07-01T11:29:00.000-04:002011-07-01T11:29:39.402-04:00Summer+Sale= Caribbean Dreams<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I'm loving Summer 2011 already! It's filled with NEW projects, NEW designs, INSPIRATION, and lots progress. As I prepare for the Annual Caribbean Fashion Show in Brooklyn, New York in September and all the lovely Carnival jewelry and accessories being sent down... I'm experiencing dreams filled with hibiscus flowers, turquoise sea, riddims, and lots of sun!!</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">As I bring Mango+Paper+Scissors & <a href="http://www.ayeshanti.blogspot.com/">Aye' Shanti Designs </a>together, I've decided to organize an after 4th of July Summer Sale bringing out the old and releasing (some) of the NEW jewelry, greeting cards, journals, and more... So sign up on Twitter: AyeShanti, Facebook: AyeShanti Pieces for more information! Let's celebrate Summer in Style!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKJztIQ2KyLVGQ_IKPbbFWI4BBdl6GRSuHaaDNaTxxxUoo-HG4dKF-9tLVdOq-Z0Vk23yu_tWkR8lwPOiCFwIfRujeJIFNtV73dW6Fa9-rFE50R4kzhI_3slJSzbt6lUhq7qKjr6QjEIY/s1600/AyeshantiSale1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKJztIQ2KyLVGQ_IKPbbFWI4BBdl6GRSuHaaDNaTxxxUoo-HG4dKF-9tLVdOq-Z0Vk23yu_tWkR8lwPOiCFwIfRujeJIFNtV73dW6Fa9-rFE50R4kzhI_3slJSzbt6lUhq7qKjr6QjEIY/s320/AyeshantiSale1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br />
</div>Mango. Paper. Scissors.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10474359378273448895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588064252825316403.post-31039138925077216082011-06-30T14:46:00.001-04:002011-06-30T14:46:26.004-04:00Reading my Tea Leaves #2"Those who live in the past limit their future..."<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/30/3054.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/30/s_3054.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='213' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Mango. Paper. Scissors.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10474359378273448895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588064252825316403.post-59358578607616486482011-06-29T12:03:00.001-04:002011-06-29T12:03:59.543-04:00Pretty subway ads!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/29/2347.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/29/s_2347.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='214' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Living in NYC and taking the subway, there's always some kind of art/imagery lingering around.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/29/2348.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/29/s_2348.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='214' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/29/2353.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/29/s_2353.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='214' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> I always look out for the commissioned work and also underground designs, but something about a great advertisement will pull you in. This time for me it's Macy's, International Concepts,"Journey" ad filled with Tropical inspiration, so of course I had to share! <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/29/2359.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/29/s_2359.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='212' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/29/2363.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/29/s_2363.jpg' border='0' width='213' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/29/2366.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/29/s_2366.jpg' border='0' width='204' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/29/2367.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/29/s_2367.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='213' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I can't wait to create something inspired by these photos! Keep you posted...<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Mango. Paper. Scissors.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10474359378273448895noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588064252825316403.post-59947804795573517002011-06-26T22:18:00.001-04:002011-06-26T22:18:00.992-04:00I'm having a Summer of Color... I'm truly enjoying my summer of color and art journaling in one!! Thanks to Kristin of www.twinkletwinklelikeastar.blogspot.com and Natalie of www.inthesuncourse.blogspot.com, I've found some artful bliss and being able to blend two works into one! The color for this week is green, and the prompt for the art journaling page is "Summer Wishlist!" I enjoyed this page and can't wait for the next color, PINK!!!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/26/5081.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/26/s_5081.jpg' border='0' width='213' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Blessed,<br />Shanti<br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Mango. Paper. Scissors.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10474359378273448895noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588064252825316403.post-38059794416729500182011-06-24T09:25:00.001-04:002011-06-24T09:25:11.117-04:00Vacation/Carnival Send-off giftI'm always thinking about a cool and simple gift to give a friend or a family member when they're heading on a vacation or a trip. I then realized most of my friends love tea and what a great lil' package would that be for someone who may be on a long flight. Instead of them drinking the typical tea, you can give them something they actually love.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/24/952.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/24/s_952.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='243' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I've included some extra adornments from my craft stash but you definitely can use simple materials around the house. Instead of a stamp, you can utilize your best handwriting, personalize a message on the back of a receipt, a sticky note, or scrap paper! Oh, and instead of tea you could put anything from money from the country, stamps, a cookie, pain medication, or even a thoughtful charm!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/24/953.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/24/s_953.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='213' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Suggested Materials:<br />-Mini clear plastic bag, small bags or packaging that you may find around the house<br />-tea bag (remember their favorite)<br />-Packet of Honey<br />-Chop sticks (as a stirrer) or even a drink/tea stirrer<br />-Paper clip<br />-washi tape or scotch<br />-My friend is heading to Trinidad so I included some $$ from my trip<br />-Paper Punched sunbeams (you can also use sequins or small decoration)<br />-Decorative rubber stamps<br />-Card stock or any scrap paper<br /><br />Step one:<br />Assemble the items and place them in the clear package. Seal the sides with tape and slip chopstick or stirrer through the plastic flap.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/24/954.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/24/s_954.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='213' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Step 2:<br />Add a personal touch, I opted for money to cover the flap.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/24/958.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/24/s_958.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='213' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Step 3:<br />Add a card or sentiment over the money and slip a paperclip to seal the package.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/06/24/959.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/06/24/s_959.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='213' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Make this gift something they will never forget and add your personality. It would be much appreciated and remember it's the thought that counts!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Shanti<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Mango. Paper. Scissors.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10474359378273448895noreply@blogger.com1