I'm back

Greetings,
I have been away for a while, catching up on class work.  Well, I am back and ready to start blogging again.  As we know, winter time is approaching and I am getting started on some scarves and other winter wear.  This is one of my favorite scarves from last season!!!! 

Also, if you have any requests, feel free to let me know.

I am also going to post more artisans info as well.

Stay creative,

Charmel

Talented Hands



Harley-Davidson sandals



Greetings,

I have another good find!!!! This gentleman makes Greek organization pieces and other regalia as well.  Check out his bio below and some pics of his pieces. 

Chris Walker
Born and Raised in Houston TX


I started making jewelry in school because I like being different. I want people around me to be different. I didn't like seeing the same Greek license plates or Greek Jewelry. I thought if I could study and learn, I could market affordable custom jewelry to friends.

What started as a hobby turned into people all over the US wanting jewelry. It all started with Facebook. Everything I do is with tools and my hands. No machines. I don't have any orders laying around because they are made to order. I love what I do. I also love seeing smiles on my customers faces. All I need is a picture and I create it.

Talented Hands


Stay creative and enjoy,

Charmel


Chris can be reached via facebook under Talented Hands.


Omega Psi Phi pendant



AKA pendant



AKA plate

 


sheriff key chains



Little Bow Peep Girls.......hair accessories

Little Bow Peep Girls!!!!

Greetings,

Today's post features Little Bow Peep Girls line of hair accessories.  The CEO, S. Jenell Green, is a New York native but I met her while she was living in Shreveport, La.  We had the privilege of reconnecting a few weeks ago and she told me about her company.  Check out her bio below and you know I am going to post some pics of her work.  Another great and inspirational sister doing her thing. 


Little Bow Peep Girls
It stared off as an idea I had back In August 2007-I loved for my daughter to have a bow for every outfit.......the boutique I was buying them from were not lasting which = me no longer spending my money with them on bows because I said to myself that I could do this.  I wanted to include people I felt were closest to me(but that didn't work out), but in the process of starting up the business I lost my Mommy and that shook me.  I took a couple months off trying to regroup but then her Mom(my Nana) went on to join my Mother so I had to then thrust myself back into LBPG's to keep my mind off of those things.........

Little Bow Peep Girls, LLC  believes that having your own business is the corner stone of independence.   We started our business for many reasons but the most important was that as people of color and women we do not leave legacies for our children.  I wanted my daughter and the children in our family to have something that they could be proud of and call their own while taking pride in the business we are building.  We believe in our brand contributing to the economics of society.  It's very liberating to become an entrepreneur and not accept another's definition of success for our lives and having Little Bow Peep Girls, LLC is the freedom to pursue our own success.  No matter how many times something don't go our way, we never give up because success is a journey, not a destination and that's what having your own business means to me/us!

We have Bows  for all ages...headbands, bow holders, bibs, onesies, and tees for Mommy&daughter!

All Links are below




S. Jenell Green
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
http://www.littlebowpeepgirls.com/
www.facebook.com/pages/Lewisville-TX/Little-Bow-Peep-Girls-LLC/190179202085
www.twitter.com/LbpGirls
"No matter how many times something doesn't go your way never give up, that's because success is a journey, not a destination. "
 

Stay creative and enjoy,

Charmel




Tweety-bird bow!!!



Elmo!!!



ladybugs and bumble bee's!!!

 

Safiya Mitchell



Know Thyself


Greetings,


I have found another crocheter!!!! Wooo hooo!!!!  I was browsing etsy and ran across some great pieces from Safiya Mitchell.  I will share her bio with you and also check out her etsy page: www.etsy.com/shop/fiyamitch.


Here is some info that she shared with me.


    
Safiya was born and raised in NYC and currently resides in Brooklyn!!!!  My peeps in NYC, show Safiya some love!!

Here is her bio written in her own words:

     My interest in crochet is rooted in my appreciation for all things afro-centric, particularly, Rastafarian culture and natural locks.  I was very fascinated with how beautiful a woman could be with her hair wrapped in a turban or covered in a tam.  I thought, wow… how innovative, how liberating…  It was a movement/lifestyle that I had to be a part of.  

            I began crocheting almost two and half years ago, while on maternity leave with my son.  I came across some wonderful tutorials by tjw on youtube.com and some great starter patterns by Double Stitch Twins.  To my surprise, I picked up fairly quickly and took a genuine liking to the craft.  Fortunately, as time progressed, so did my skill.

            What keeps me motivated to create is being able to express my inner happenings outwardly through my hands.  It’s therapeutic, spiritual, and a reward from GOD!  Every color reflects my mood at the time of creation, and every finished product represents that which has been influential throughout my journey thus far.  What I love the most is being able to connect with others through art.  A sold item to me speaks volumes, stating that I have created something special for someone that I don’t even know.  Such a connection preserves my inspiration to offer to you the “Fruits” of my labor…

Peace…

Safiya

Fruits Boutique

Stay creative and enjoy!!!

Charmel


Safiya has so many wonderful pieces, that I am going to have to do another blog on her and post some of her pics!!! Stay tuned for more of her work.
Now take a look at some of her pieces:




flower earrings





Iylah



tropical pearls

Charmel's Creative Corner: Orese Marketing - jewelry

Charmel's Creative Corner: Orese Marketing - jewelry: " Curvature  Greetings, Take a look at this gorgeous jewelry that I came across once again, on etsy. This sista does some amazing wo..."

Orese Marketing - jewelry



Curvature

 Greetings,

Take a look at this gorgeous jewelry that I came across once again, on etsy.  This sista does some amazing work and you all need to support her.  Here is a short write-up that she sent me regarding her pieces. She resides in Canada!!!!


 I was inspired to start Orese in August 2010, after vacationing in Barbados.  I've been making "play" jewelry for years and years, but this was my first time actually making something serious (and pretty lol).  The feedback to my first earrings was huge, so I decided to start making them for sale.  I found Etsy, and continued on from there :)
 I am of African descent, so I really love to create adornments that tell a story that reflects the beauty, intricacies, and the drama of my homeland.  I own an ridiculous amount of fabric, beads, semi-precious stones, and wire, so I like to create things that are different and fun to wear, especially for summer.  I love bold, bright colors so that is also a must for any Orese design.


 I'm hoping to soon expand Orese to include items for men, and will soon start incorporating more materials into my work for added dimension and texture.

 You can stay updated at my blog: http://www.orese.wordpress.com/, twitter: @OreseJewelry, and facebook: Facebook.com/OreseJewelry

Take a look at these pieces and support this great work!!!

Stay creative,

Charmel





Nova



Adiya



Ma'at



Memory Lane Inn



Footstool for baby Steven Thompson



Good evening all,


I hope everyone had a productive weekend.  I had a GREAT weekend because I was creative.  I went to Memory Lane Inn in Tyler TX, for a scrapbook retreat. I had a BLAST and made some really cool things!!!!  I learned about a lot of crafting techniques that I had never thought of.  I met a lot of crafty women that motivated me to broaden my creative horizons!!!!!  They made the most amazing pieces out of the most simple material.  One of my favorites was a wreath made from an old book and also a lamp shade made out of burlap!!!!  My friend Robin kept telling me that I was going to be inspired and boy was I.  I ONLY took my yarn and crochet hook, but left with 3 completed projects that didn't use yarn.  Let's just say Hobby Lobby and Michael's were glad that I was in town.  My newest obsession is the chipboard book.  The chipboard book is a cardboard like material that is like a blank canvas that is decorated with scrapbook paper and embellishments to suit the needs and theme of the book. Take a look at the book, they can be purchased at most craft stores in a variety of different themes and are a very fun project.  I also made a few other items but will post those after they are delivered to the appropriate parties.  I was able to finish a blanket and a scarf that I had been working on. 

The footstool that I made a few weeks ago, was delivered this past weekend, so now I can post a picture of that as well.

I encourage everyone to get creative if you would like to.  If you don't feel like you are creative, I am pretty sure that you can find something crafty that you enjoy doing.  I can't draw a straight line and I LOVE being creative!!!

Stay creative,

Charmel

chipboard book!!! My newest addiction!!