Monday 30 June 2014

EASIEST ELASTIC BANGLE TUTORIAL

Hae loves...

Today i share with you one of the easiest way to make a bangle.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
1. ELASTIC BANDS

2. BEADS

3. SCISSORS


 Above are two different types of elastic bands that you will come across, both are effective but the black one is the most durable but costly.


STEPS

1. Measure a strand of the elastic band longer than your wrist size.

2. Hold one end of the strand with one of your hair clips (optional step). This is to hold your beads as in step 3.

3. Insert the beads until u sure they will cover your wrist.

4. Tie a knot (like two, one over the other) with the two end sides of the elastic band. 

5. Cut the left over strands.

And you are done.


Was it your easiest bangle DIY?

For more DIY, follow me on instagram @Shee_Art and i will take DIY requests in accordance to how i view them in terms of their ease and cost.

I hope this tutorial was helpful. 

:-) 

Thank you so much for stopping by.

XOXO

Ms. Shee

Friday 27 June 2014

DRAWINGS

Hae... :) i hope you smiling.

I have been on a 100DAYS OF DISCIPLINE and one of the things i had to do in this days is to get back to my art (drawing and painting). Its been like 3-4 years since i painted or did a drawing but over the past one month i have done a piece atleast once a week and i thought i share some...



This two (above and below) i did it while i was travelling along The escarpments (maai mahiu) while stuck in traffic (jam). 



This (below) was a pen try out. 
Ps. It was a pic i liked (huddah monroe) but i guess i have a long way to go :(



Well, well, well..... 



A friend sent mi this ninja and he thought it was smooth... I thought it said a lady drew it ;)



Thats all but il keep sharing more...


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XOXO

Ms. Shee

Wednesday 25 June 2014

BEADED GLASSES

Hae...

You know how some people are obssesed with bags and shoes  well... Beads and glasses are my thing.

So i came across this shades over the weekend and i knew i had to share....




It came in black, brown (above), nude_orangish and a light purple.

Ksh. 300 :)
Only :)

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XOXO

Ms. Shee

Saturday 21 June 2014

JEWELRY OF THE DAY

Hae, 
This post was suppost to be up yesterday but my net jammed, sorry :(

If you reading this know you make my life worth more, because i love blogging lotsa :)





This earrings are my all day eer day kinda piece.



Bangle in my fav' color :)
Silver ring is gifted, *puresilverfyi :P 



My fav necklace (silver) that i always incorporate (layer) with my beaded necklaces, am a pendant and long necklace kinda babe :)



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(@Shee_Art)


XOXO

Ms. SHEE

Tuesday 17 June 2014

SIMPLIEST EARRING TUTORIAL

Hae...

I have been off fof a while but hey, better late than never, so i thought i should do this DIY because i love jewelries and i blog about them and an earring is the eassiest piece to make.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

1. beads (you can use old jewellry)

2. Nose pliers (Ksh. 200)

3. Cutting pliers (Ksh. 200)

4. Wire (for beginners the one shown below are best, Ksh. 50 - a packet)

5. Earring hooks (Ksh. 50 - a packet)





PROCEDURE...

1. Inset the wire onto the bead(s) and using cutting pliers cut excess of the wire leaving a centimeter.




Something like this...



2. Using a round nose pliers, 'coil' the wire as shown below...


Tha


3. Before closing the wire onto the end, insert one of the earring hook as shown below... Then close!!




......and there you go...


I really hope you learnt from this, i would appreciate your feedback.

Check out my instagram page @Shee_art and Facebook page (Shee Art) for more earrings and if you want a DIY on any of them let me know :)



Thank you for stopping by ;)

XOXO 

Ms. Shee


Wednesday 11 June 2014

9 BEST FINDINGS

Morning jewellery lovers...

Its really been a while since i shared with you so i thought yesterday i share some pieces that i have been looking at more than once on daily basis :)

1. Coin and Horn charms... 



2. AFRICAN NECKLACE LAYERING, yes y'all, Africans are cool like that. 
Ps. This painting is on sale at www.trueafricanart.com


3. LONG NECKLACE WITH TINY BEADS. This i actually did my version of it, look out for it on my instagram // facebook page.



4. STONE NECKLACE. again the layering, try it ;)


5. FIERCE, how fierce are her pieces? Superball lol.



6. MORE LAYERING, ALL AFRICAN :) so yes i am still trying to prove Africa is the core of this art :) 


7. WIRE WORK, its an art am learning and this vintage look (the beads look old and cool) is just amaziiing....


8. BEADED RING. Its a mix of to things i love, wire work and beads.


9. SHEE ART RING. I saw this as i was going through #thebowtieevents pictures recently and you can imagine my reaction i mean, thats Shenu Hoods...GREATNESS!! (in fashion).



Most pictures are from pintrest.

Thank You so much for stopping by

Let me know what you would want to see as well.

Facebook: Shee Art

Instagram: @shee_art

Or

@wanjiru_shee

Love...
Ms. Shee

XOXO

Thursday 5 June 2014

DIY FABRIC BANGLE

Hae....

I really wanted to do a DIY, sharing my craft and i hope you learn from it, no long speach today :)


...Materials...

Fabric: my old torn ankara dress

Glue: from my Glue gun ( Ksh. 1200)

Scissors: Ksh. 150

Bangle: Old plastic bangle gifted.

This was my first Fabric bangle, its really easy, will do a video soon.... Enjoy :)
























THE RESULT......

Find me....

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Facebook: Shee Art

Google+: Wanjiru Ng'ethe.


THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY, 

XOXO

  (:   Ms. Shee   :)

Wednesday 4 June 2014

BARBARA KIAMA



Hae...


So i had the previledge to interview the phenomenally talented Barbara Kiama, she such a pro' at what she does its hard to ignore her, plus with a heart to give back and help others. So without wasting your time, meet Barbara...


1. Who is Barbara? 
I am a fashion and jewellery designer by proffession with a six years experience in the Kenyan fashion industry and a strong believer in creating quality, unique products at affordable prices for the common man.


2. At what point did you know Jewellery was the direction you wanted to take?  
After graduation from Evelyne College of Design in 2009, I discovered that there was a market for unique handmade jewellery pieces. Kenyan women were tired of having the same jewellery as everybody else and the unique jewellery pieces were sold at a higher price for the privileged few. I did my research on what the market wanted; unique custom made jewellery that is simple, sophisticated and affordable.
I was also giving myself time to discover myself as an Apparel Designer, there was so much I wanted to do but I knew I had to specialize in one category-women’s wear for a mature market.







3. What was your first investment?

My first investment was a white Janome Sewing machine from River Road that was both manual and electric. Even if the lights went out I was still able to work.


4. Tell us a brief description of your journey in this career?

The journey has not been a walk in the park. Reality slapped me in the face a few months after leaving college. I realized things weren’t going to happen in one year and success wasn’t going to be handed to me on a silver platter; I had to work, suffer and sacrifice for it. If there is one thing I learned over the past six years was to be Patience. A wise crafts lady told me in order to make it in the Design Industry, you need to give yourself five years and she was right. Running a successful business will require years of strategic planning which required me to be patient. I always keep in mind my long term goal; running a profitable business. It will all be worth it in future.



5. Have you had moments you wanted to quit? Tell us if any?

And what drives you to just keep on? Quit? NO. Doubt myself? YES. I opened a boutique store early last year but the turnout was so low considering the amount I spent on marketing I couldn’t believe it. The poor turnout made me doubt myself at one point but I later realized I simply was at the wrong place at the wrong time. I literally could see my ship sinking so I changed strategy. I let go of the boutique store, got a workshop instead and a now sell my products online. It is human nature to question yourself when things go wrong but in business, all you need to do is change strategy and you’ll be fine.







6. What has been your major challenge and achievement?

Finding qualified and reliable labour is the biggest challenge. The qualified people are not reliable and unfortunately the reliable once are not qualified. My brand is built on quality and that is one thing I cannot compromise.
My biggest achievement was the Barbara Accessories photo shoot 2013 promoting people with albinism through fashion- the second photo shoot of its kind in Kenya. I was honoured to be part of the color kwa face campaign in 2012 raising awareness on people with albinism as a jewellery and apparel designer. It is a cause I truly believe in and decided to personally support through fashion every two years. My next photo shoot will be in August 2015 and it will definitely be bigger and better than the last one.


7. Which celebrity have you always wanted to wear your pieces and has any worn them? Kindly name :)

I was horrified by what Vivian Cheriyot wore as she was presented with the Laureus world sportswoman of the year 2012. Hopefully, I will one day be honoured to make her an outfit.


8. Most important lesson you have learned so far and you would want other in this field to have in mind?

Be smart and do your market research before you sign up for any fashion event. Learn to think like a business person; do not follow the Brand of a fashion event. You’ll be surprised by what you find. There are many people in this industry who are making money reaping off designers because they know what young designers are interested in is the “Image” of a fashion designer. Before you sign up for any fashion event, ask yourself this question; am I guaranteed to get my money back? If your answer is no at the back of your mind, think twice.
I have spent a lot of money on fashion event and I can tell you for a fact I have never gotten a profit from them. That is why I decided to stick to the Maasai Market. The rates are affordable and I am guaranteed to get my money back.






9. Where can customers find your pieces?

www.barbara-accessories.com or at the Adams Arcade every last weekend of every month.


10. Parting shot? 

A Fashion Designer is just a fancy name for a Business Person. A business person does not gamble with money, learn to prioritize what is important for your business and what you can do without. Start small; don’t spend money on the image of a fashion designer, learn how to make money first. Start from ground zero and gradually grow your business over the years.
The growth of your business should be like that outfit or piece of jewellery you’re currently making. If you rush it, you will make a lot of mistake and you will have to start all over again. Learn to be patient.




Thank you Ms. Kiama :)


THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY

XOXO 

Ms. Shee

Monday 2 June 2014

JEWELRY FINDINGS...

Hae....


So i have been really eager to do this post, share some of my findings that i apparently prefered to save on my phone...

PHOTOGRAPH CREDIT

Instagram

Pinintrest

Eye-con photography

Google search

1. This pretty things makes you want to fall in love with a baby and do a DIY on the same *aaaw...!!





2. I know i know but i just can't delete it, so sharing is the option #therapy.





3. Maybe because Seed beads are used but really, how creative and cool is this?





4. Its the wire work... #amazeballs





5. Mixed Beads, this chunky bangles is just my type, you ca wear it with like every casual outfit.





6. Safety Pins, this is just one picture i have had for a long time :) 





7. So this is danggling and its seed beads, cooloer than most :)





8. From FAFA 2014...








9. Men at FAFA 2014... Don't you just like an accessorized man?





10. Thanks to Instagram... Lol who said black men don't PDA?


For more....

INSTAGRAM: Shee_Art or Wanjiru_shee

FACEBOOK: Shee Art

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Ms. Shee

XOXO

:)