Smiletone & Miss Priss Jewels

I apologize! I have been quite busy with the New Year adjustments, I can't believe it is almost March! I know I've been absent the past couple of months but, I'm always chatting it up via twitter (hope to talk to you there). Now for the goodies...

I am so excited that Miss Priss Jewels is hosting a giveaway with Smiletone from Youtube. There are several fabulous items that he's giving away to his subscribers. I've gotta say that I really love Smiletone and see a very bright future for him! He is the embodiment of a "pocket full of sunshine." I just looove him so be sure to subscribe to his channel and enter his giveaway for a chance to win great jewelry.





Don't wait there is only a day or two left in the giveaway!

Holiday Season Has Arrived!

Okay, so admittedly we are a little late getting up our new items for fall-winter-holiday season, but it finally made it and we couldn't be any happier!

Preparing for holiday is a process that ultimately should have began in the summer, but this year is a learning experience and I'm happy to be sharing this journey with my fateful customers and friends.

Check out our new items on www.MissPrissJewels.com
and on Etsy www.Etsy.com/shop/MissPrissJewels

Dreamcatchers To The Future and Beyond

I've recently gotten more questions about the dreamcatcher earrings. I thought it would be fun to share with everyone.

When was the first dreamcatcher craft you made? What was the inspiration?

-I can't really remember the first dreamcatcher I made, but I'm pretty sure that I made one in elementary school art class at least once.

What was your inspiration for making and selling dreamcatcher crafts as you do now?

-I was inspired by crochet earrings. I love crochet earrings, but never learned how to crochet. One day it came to me and I decided to buy some yarn and make dreamcatcher inspired earrings with a fun twist to it. I was thoroughly impressed by the design and got so many compliments that I started selling them on Etsy and through my own personal website. Since then, I have sold many pairs of dreamcatchers both online and in person.


What connection do you have to the Native American community?

- I don't really have a direct connection to the Native American community. My great grandmother was half Native American, but I was never really exposed to that part of her culture (atleast not that I know).

Why do you think people appreciate dreamcatchers? What do you feel is appealing about yours?

- I think people appreciate the traditional aspects of the native american dreamcatchers and the cultural symbolism. I think that people find my version of the dreamcatcher appealing because it is an idea revised and infused with fun and trendy materials. Also my dreamcatchers are wearable and can be customized in a wide variety of colors and different beads.

How do you acquire the materials you use?

-I purchase my materials. I occasional re-purpose vintage materials for use in the dreamcatchers also.

What is your process for creating your dreamcatcher crafts? What is your workspace like and how long do the dreamcatchers take to make?

-The process for creating my dreamcatchers is fairly simple. I gather the supplies, yarn, beads and such and begin assembling each. They take between 3 and 4 hours for each pair. I have a small studio in my house for my business.

A little bit about the woman behind Miss Priss Jewels

I recently got a few questions from a very popular natural hair blogger who was interested in writing an article about the ever so popular dreamcatcher earrings. She was also curious about me and a little bit about how I got started making jewelry.

How long you've been making jewelry?

Since I was a kid, I'd make beaded bracelets and necklaces and share them with friends and family members.

How did you start?

I've recently revisited the art of jewelry-making. I had a hard time finding unique and one of a kind pieces at reasonable prices. I wanted some jewelry making equipment for quite some time and I received it as a birthday gift. I created four separate jewelry lines within a matter of weeks - I was obsessed and so Miss Priss Jewels was launched merely weeks later.

What was your inspiration for the dreamcatcher earrings?

I have always been a huge fan of crochet earrings. The dreamcatcher line is my hip, fun and unique way of paying tribute to crochet art. I found that I was able to use yarn and beads and create master pieces. I still wear my very first pair of dreamcatchers to this day and continue to get so many compliments with people amazed by the unique technique and craftsmanship.


To the future and beyond...

We are currently looking into developing our products from trendy to more nature inspired pieces for the spring time. We want to cater to natural haired beauties who are excited to wear jewelry that is reflective of their respective styles and cultures around the world. Of course we will still be catering to our inner Miss Prissy trendies, but we are so excited to explore the diversity of all of our customers.

Of course there is much to be revealed about me in the near future. But I thought my responses would to these few questions would be fun to share with customers. Feel free to tell me about you, as I'm interested in getting to know you too.

All that glitters just might be gold.

Love, Peace & Hair Grease,
Miss Priss aka Kari
www.missprissjewels.com
missprissjewels.blogspot.com

♥ CONTEST TIME Miss Priss Jewels

It's Contest Time

We are happy to announce our very first contest! We are so thankful for all of our Youtube subscribers that we decided to giveaway a few prizes. At Miss Priss Jewels everyone is a winner because we are happy to be offering free shipping from now through November 29th, 2010.

Huge Contest! We are thankful for our subscribers and customers, so we are giving back to you.

WEBSITE:
http://www.missprissjewels.com/
BLOG:
http://missprissjewels.blogspot.com/
TWITTER:
http://twitter.com/MissPrissJewels

RULES:
1. Must be a Subscriber
2. 18 and over only
3. Contest open to U.S. residents only
4. One comment entry per person
5. Video must be new and mention “Miss Priss Jewels”
6. Post video as a response to the contest video
7. Contest ends November 29, 2010 12:00am Eastern Standard Time

VIDEO CONTESTANTS:
1. Choose a favorite piece of jewelry from the miss priss jewels website
2. Explain why you chose that piece
3. Complete a makeup OR hair look inspired by the piece of jewelry you chose

COMMENT CONTESTANTS:
1. Best explanation for what you are most thankful for this holiday season
2. One comment entry per person

Visit our Sister Site: Destiny You Photography

Destiny You PhotographyWe've tweeted about it, now we're blogging about it. The Destiny You Photography website has been relaunched! For a long time photography has been a fun hobby. We are now turning it into a business and would be thrilled to photograph you for your next special event. Destiny You Photography is affordable and fun!

If you're in the Western, New York area contact us through our site. Be sure to visit the website for more great pictures. Looking forward to hearing from you.




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Natural Hair Perspectives of Beauty

I am among the many divas who are sporting our natural hair.
What does natural hair say about our personalities? I suppose it is different for each person, but for me it is an extension of my self-expression. My hair also represents my cultural pride. Women who wear fros and curly natural hair have always been my ideal icons of beauty. While growing up, I recall looking through photos of my parent's wedding. My mother sported a full Afro and Africa shaped earrings, while my father wore his short 'fro and dashiki. These images inspired my natural beauty and have continued to inform my self-image while shaping my perspectives of beauty.
I have been natural almost ten years, which is terribly scary to admit because it only means that I am getting older. When I embarked on my natural hair journey, it wasn't the trendy thing to do. I didn't see any other girls in high school rocking natural hair styles. Although I was eager to transition from relaxed to natural, for quite awhile I wore braids and twists until I went to college. In college I eagerly explored the realms of my hair. I was excited to learn my natural textures and all the possibilities that my natural hair permitted.

I have recently become motivated to celebrate the positive influence of natural beauty and have tons and tons of ideas for upcoming peices. With that being said, I am hoping to incorporate more elements of natural beauty into my fall/winter collection (don't worry divas I have some super fun glitzy pieces for you to wear during holiday season too). Stay tuned for updates in the near future!

Stay tuned to the site for the Pretty Purple Star earrings I'm wearing. They will be released soon.

All that glitters just might be gold.

Love, Peace & Hair Grease,
Miss Priss aka Kari
www.missprissjewels.com
missprissjewels.blogspot.com