Custom Order Are Welcome!

Hi everyone! Sorry I haven't been blogging much lately but my schedule has gotten a little crazier. Anyway, just wanted to make a quick post to let everyone know that custom orders are welcome. And here is an example of a custom ordeAr that  I recently received.

A customer wanted a ring similar to the amethyst ring pictured below but they wanted it in a larger size and with a labradorite stone.

Brass and Purple Amethyst Ring

Here is what I created for them and they really loved it.
Brass and Labradorite Ring

So If anyone is interested in custom orders, please do not hesitate to contact me and we will go from there. Meanwhile, checkout what I have in my shop HERE.

Newest Additions To My Etsy Shop!

Here are the latest additions to my etsy shop. Enjoy!

Brass Ribbon and Bright Orange Faceted Glass Teardrop Earrings

Green Blue Faceted Glass Teardrops and Gold Brass Branch Earrings

Bright Fuschia Coco Shell Hoop Earrings

Tan Brown Recycled Leather and Agate Cuff

Brown Agate Slice Brass And Recycled Leather Pendant On Brass Chain

Black and White Orthoceras Fossil Pendant on Antiqued Copper Chain

Wishlist: Love and Toast

I was walking around Whole Foods a couple weeks ago when I came across a small display of products and two representatives from body care line called Love and Toast. The reps were very nice and seemed really excited about the brand. They told me all about the  product line which included a body butter, hand cream,and a roller ball and spray perfume. I tested a few of the products and I thought they were fab. The packaging was super cute and appealing to me. And I thought the fragrances were quite nice. I must also mention that the price points were very reasonable.

I was so tempted to purchase a few of their products but I was already over my grocery shopping budget for that day.  I walked away with only a pamphlet and a sample of their wonderful Sugar Grapefruit Hand Cream. Since then, I've checked out their website a few times and I think I want one of everything. I will definitely be making a couple of purchases really soon and I'll let you all  know what I got.

Follow Love and Toast  on Twitter and  Facebook.

image source: loveandtoast.com

BGLH Chicago Naturals May Meetup Is this Saturday!

  

The BGLH Natural Hair Meetup is this Saturday, May 28th from 11am-3pm at Little Black Pearl (1060 East 47th Street, Chicago, IL 60653). I'll be there selling my jewels including lots of new items that I've been working on. If you're in Chicago or the Chicago land area, please stop by.

The the entry fee for this event is $3 and a natural hair discussion will be from 11am-12pm. Vending will commence immediately after discussion. If you're not interested in discussion you can arrive at 12pm. Also please bring gently used hair products, that you no longer want, for the swap table.See ya there.

A Little Obsessed With: Orange

I've been a little obsessed with the color orange lately.. And I've always liked orange but  I am usually more  into cool tones like blues and greens. Now, all of a sudden, I'm buying all things orange including clothing and  cosmetics. I've also been making lots of jewelry with components in the orange color family. Here is my latest creation made with orange glass teardrops which is available HERE in my etsy shop.

Newest Additions To My Shop!

Here are the latest additions to my etsy shop..Take a look and let me know what you think.

Bright Orange Coco Shell And Silver Plated Hoop Earrings

















Bright Orange Coco Shell And Copper Hoop Earrings

 














Vibrant Blue Agate Slab And Copper Necklace

Etsy Team EAOC Mother's Day Giveaway! There's Still Time To Win!

Team EAOC (Etsy Artists Of Color) is hosting a Mother's Day giveaway and today is the last day to enter. Two winners will randomly chosen to win one of two gift boxes (one of which includes my Wood and BrassEarrings). The giveaway ends at midnight so hurry and get your entry in. Enter giveaway HERE!

Upcoming Natural Hair Meetups For May!

Here are the events where I'll be vending for the month of May. If you're in Chicago or the Chicago land area, please stop by. And if you're not here but know someone who is please let them know about these events. And if you're not in the area you can always stop by my etsy shop at jazjewelz.etsy.com. And please note that these events are devoted to natural hair but all are welcome to attend. They'll be plenty of vendors with great products for sale.

Chicago Natural Beauty/Mother Daughter Meetup

When: May 7, 2011 at 1:00 pm
Where:Christ Temple Cathedral (Reception Hall)

62 w. 111th pl

Chicago, IL

Cost: $5 ($10 after May 1, 2011)

Note: Please register and rsvp on the Chicago Naturals website. The first 25 people to register and rsvp will receive a generous goodie bag

Here is what's on the agenda for this meetup:

* Styling Technique Demonstration
*Mini Hair Runway Show
* Hear styling tips from a mother who transitioned her daughter's hair from relaxed to natural.
* Beauty Self Esteem Discussion
* Shop with great vendors
*Refreshments
*Free Parking
*Photographer Available for Mother Daughter Portrait
*African Dance Performance

BGLH Naturals May Meetup

When: May 28, 2011

Where: Little Black Pearl, 1060 East 47th Street, Chicago, IL 60653

Cost: $3 

Please rsvp HERE

Note: Natural hair discussion will be from 11am-12pm. Vending will commence immediately after discussion. If you're not interested in discussion you can arrive at 12pm. Also please bring gently used hair products that you no longer want for the swap table. 

I will not be vending or attending  these next events due to travel but they sound awesome! They are both hosted by the Mane Source.

Chicago Natural Hair Workshop 2011

Kurls and Karaoke

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Automatic-The Pointer Sisters

One of my FB friends posted this last night and I watched it about 5 times. I used to LOVE this song as a kid and it brought back some good memories. And please disregard the awkward wardrobe and dancing - It was the 80’s.

RIP June

Newest Additions To My Etsy Shop! (Pic Heavy)

I've been busy making lots of new jewelry. Here are my most recent additions to my etsy shop! Take look and let me know what you think.
   
 Brass and Labradorite Ring

 

 

 

 

 Large Antiqued Copper and Citrine Ring

 

 

  
Large Green Blue White and Brown Agate and Copper Chain Necklace

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gray Moonstones Dangles and Gold Triangle Earrings

 

Simple Faceted Rectangular Smoky Quartz Earrings

Large Hammered Antiqued Copper Disc Earrings

  








Black Gold and Silver Circles Hand Painted Wood Earrings With Recycled Glass Cabochon

 

 

 

 

 

Black Aqua blue and Gold Hand Painted Wood Disc Earrings

 

 

Gray Moonstone and Brass Disc Earrings

 

 

 

 

 

Green Malachite and Brass Chain Necklace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Large Faceted Blue and Black Fire Agate and Gold Chain Necklace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wood and Silver Chain Earrings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Large Agate and Gold Chain Necklace

Large Moonstone and Brass Ring

Brass and Amazonite Ring

Large Amethyst and Brass Ring

Brown Tab Shell and Silver Hoop Earrings

Citrine Yellow Cubic Zirconia and Silver Chain Earrings

Amethyst Purple Cubic Zirconia and Silver Chain Earrings

Multi Dangle Sterling Silver Earrings

Ocean Jasper and copper Earrings

BGLH Spring Naturals Chicago Meetup 2011

I vended at the BGLH Spring Naturals Meetup this pass weekend and it was fab. There were so many beautiful ladies with wonderful natural hair. And lots of  awesome vendors selling everything from jewelry and hair products to t-shirts and buttons. I've vended at BGLH meetups several times before and it's always a good time. And I'm usually so busy selling my jewelry and talking that I really don't get a chance to take photos or make twitter and facebook updates. Luckily, there are plenty of others who do take pics and make videos like the one below. And I must mention that that video was made by OneMeNaturally who has a really cute Etsy shop with great button earrings. Check out her shop and enjoy the video. Oh, and I'm not in this vid-I just wanted to give you all a glimpse of the event. Enjoy!

Save Rumble Arts Center!!!

The Rumble Arts Center ( located in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood) is facing possible takeover by Cash America which wants to put a pawn shop in Rumble Arts' place. Please sign THIS PETITION to help prevent the closing of this center. There will also be a few town hall meetings where supporters of Rumble can express their opposition to Cash America. HERE is a little more information about the meetings. Please support anyway you can!

Spotted At: Shecky's Girls Night Out in Chicago!

I was invited by Shecky's to cover the Chicago Girls Night Out Event for their Spotted Series. Check it out HERE and please feel free to comment  and share on fb and twitter!

Check Out My Flickr Photostream!

jasminsmitchell's photostream on Flickr.