by Joy Maloney of JoyfulHandKnits
Introducing Connie O'Dell Collinsworth
(aka NewHopeBeads and AtHisFeet ) AND a Giveaway!
Please take a moment to visit Connie's two shops and give her some love!
Connie is hosting a Giveaway: A glass tile pendant with scripture verse with a 22 inch silver plated chain. To be entered to win, please comment on this blog posting with your favorite item in one of her shops. The winner will be announced on next Wednesday's Featured Artist post.
Introduction: I am a full time accountant and part time jewelry artisan. I am Mom to one son and Grandma to my five year old granddaughter, who loves to craft.
My original shop on Etsy is New Hope Beads, where you will find my jewelry designs from chunky funky to sweet petite. Mostly I use gem stones, pearls, glass beads, sterling silver and other metals. My favorite pieces are those made from found objects such as beach glass or recycled leather from old belts. I love to use old jewelry like cuff links or huge earrings and turn them into pendants.
Helping to feed the hungry is my passion and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of my jewelry goes to God’s Outreach Food Pantry, where I also do volunteer work.
I've made jewelry off and on for many years, but just for myself because what I made was rather "crude". About five years ago my desire to design got kicked into full gear when I bought a handmade bracelet overseas. As I studied that bracelet, I thought, "I can do that".
The internet provided so much information with tutorials and supplies that I just wanted to learn more. I made jewelry for about two years and gave a lot away and had my neighbors over like an open house. They actually bought some!!
How did you get your start on Etsy? I learned from the local TV station that I could put listings on their online classifieds, so I tried that. When I was looking at other listings there, I saw some that said "also listed on Etsy".
I had never heard of Etsy before. So, I checked into it and found a whole new world. Etsy really made me grow because I wasn't satisfied with my dark photos or my earlier designs. Then I was using a flat bed scanner to upload my images. I had to learn how to photograph jewelry and edit the pictures. I would see beautiful jewelry in other Etsy shops and wonder how they accomplished what they did. I still do that. I've learned so much about the different gemstones, as my son calls them, "the ite family".
Now, I am making my own ear wires from sterling silver wire. When I first started out, I was afraid to use sterling, but I've graduated. Some little items I love to make are the glass tile pendants with scripture on them. I offer a free chain when two or more are purchased.
Etsy has been such a blessing for me, not that I'm making a killing in sales, but I have more confidence in my craft. Etsy provides a showcase for my jewelry. My jewelry is now being sold in a gift shop in Monticello, KY and I do shows.
My other Etsy shop is At His Feet. I wanted to do something that reflected more of God in my work. I made greeting cards from photos I took in Israel and sold some photos, but out sourcing was not cost effective. I just got a new printer so I can print my own cards and photos and hope to get back into putting those items in that shop. Right now, I just have some destash in that shop just to keep it floating.
What does a typical day look like for you? A typical day for me is working full time, volunteering at a food bank one evening a week, church one week night plus twice on Sunday. The other evenings and Saturday I get to play in my craft room.
If you could be anywhere in the world for one day, where would it be? If I could be anywhere in the world for a day, it would be spending the day with my granddaughter and son on the Sea of Galilee.
What is your favorite Bible verse? My favorite Bible verse is I John 1:9 IF we confess our sins, then HE is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, AND (my favorite "and" in the Bible) HE will cleanse us of ALL unrighteousness. It's such a simple formula, so many people think that they have to get cleaned up first!!
What is your favorite Etsy item listing to feature? This bracelet reflects the eclectic style I love to design:
URLs to where else we can find you on the internet (Facebook fan page, Twitter, your own dot.com, your blog, etc):
Please join me on facebook, where you can become a fan and enjoy a 10% discount on your purchases. http://www.facebook.com/find-friends/#!/pages/New-Hope-Beads/217302220569?ref=ts
Also on twitter http://twitter.com/newhopebeads
And the winner of Casey's giveaway by way of random.org is....... Drum Roll please....... Jessica and Jeremiah! Congratulations! Please work with Casey to redeem your prize!
Introducing Connie O'Dell Collinsworth
(aka NewHopeBeads and AtHisFeet ) AND a Giveaway!
Please take a moment to visit Connie's two shops and give her some love!
Connie is hosting a Giveaway: A glass tile pendant with scripture verse with a 22 inch silver plated chain. To be entered to win, please comment on this blog posting with your favorite item in one of her shops. The winner will be announced on next Wednesday's Featured Artist post.
Introduction: I am a full time accountant and part time jewelry artisan. I am Mom to one son and Grandma to my five year old granddaughter, who loves to craft.
My original shop on Etsy is New Hope Beads, where you will find my jewelry designs from chunky funky to sweet petite. Mostly I use gem stones, pearls, glass beads, sterling silver and other metals. My favorite pieces are those made from found objects such as beach glass or recycled leather from old belts. I love to use old jewelry like cuff links or huge earrings and turn them into pendants.
Helping to feed the hungry is my passion and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of my jewelry goes to God’s Outreach Food Pantry, where I also do volunteer work.
I've made jewelry off and on for many years, but just for myself because what I made was rather "crude". About five years ago my desire to design got kicked into full gear when I bought a handmade bracelet overseas. As I studied that bracelet, I thought, "I can do that".
The internet provided so much information with tutorials and supplies that I just wanted to learn more. I made jewelry for about two years and gave a lot away and had my neighbors over like an open house. They actually bought some!!
How did you get your start on Etsy? I learned from the local TV station that I could put listings on their online classifieds, so I tried that. When I was looking at other listings there, I saw some that said "also listed on Etsy".I had never heard of Etsy before. So, I checked into it and found a whole new world. Etsy really made me grow because I wasn't satisfied with my dark photos or my earlier designs. Then I was using a flat bed scanner to upload my images. I had to learn how to photograph jewelry and edit the pictures. I would see beautiful jewelry in other Etsy shops and wonder how they accomplished what they did. I still do that. I've learned so much about the different gemstones, as my son calls them, "the ite family".
Now, I am making my own ear wires from sterling silver wire. When I first started out, I was afraid to use sterling, but I've graduated. Some little items I love to make are the glass tile pendants with scripture on them. I offer a free chain when two or more are purchased.
Etsy has been such a blessing for me, not that I'm making a killing in sales, but I have more confidence in my craft. Etsy provides a showcase for my jewelry. My jewelry is now being sold in a gift shop in Monticello, KY and I do shows.
My other Etsy shop is At His Feet. I wanted to do something that reflected more of God in my work. I made greeting cards from photos I took in Israel and sold some photos, but out sourcing was not cost effective. I just got a new printer so I can print my own cards and photos and hope to get back into putting those items in that shop. Right now, I just have some destash in that shop just to keep it floating.
What does a typical day look like for you? A typical day for me is working full time, volunteering at a food bank one evening a week, church one week night plus twice on Sunday. The other evenings and Saturday I get to play in my craft room.
If you could be anywhere in the world for one day, where would it be? If I could be anywhere in the world for a day, it would be spending the day with my granddaughter and son on the Sea of Galilee.
What is your favorite Bible verse? My favorite Bible verse is I John 1:9 IF we confess our sins, then HE is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, AND (my favorite "and" in the Bible) HE will cleanse us of ALL unrighteousness. It's such a simple formula, so many people think that they have to get cleaned up first!!
What is your favorite Etsy item listing to feature? This bracelet reflects the eclectic style I love to design:
URLs to where else we can find you on the internet (Facebook fan page, Twitter, your own dot.com, your blog, etc):
Please join me on facebook, where you can become a fan and enjoy a 10% discount on your purchases. http://www.
Also on twitter http://twitter.com/
And the winner of Casey's giveaway by way of random.org is....... Drum Roll please....... Jessica and Jeremiah! Congratulations! Please work with Casey to redeem your prize!
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There are so many wonderful pieces, I can't possibly pick just one favorite. How about my top three? :)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/47877128/30-inch-strand-turquoise-baroque-fresh
http://www.etsy.com/listing/35896587/holy-land-mediterranean-beach-glass
http://www.etsy.com/listing/41007857/mother-of-pearl-double-necklace
I can't pick a fav but I did really like the sheet music pendant :-)
aronaw1988@yahoo.com
Oops! Here's my e-mail: designsbykristina @ gmail . com (minus the spaces of course)
So lovely to read and find out more about another team member. :)
I love this amber necklace, it's beautiful and there's just something so warm about amber.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/45501170/carnelian-flower-pendant-baltic-amber
Hugs,
Deb
debyeo at hotmail dot com
Great to meet you! I like these earrings best because I like the oversized hooks!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/46443541/turquoise-bali-silver-earrings-hand
Wonderful feature. I love the hoop earrings!
http://christiecottage.blogspot.com
What a great feature! I enjoyed reading about Connie and looking through her shops! So many lovely things, but I think this is my favorite:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/41792745/turquoise-pendant-leather-pearl-double
http://ZudaGay.etsy.com
What a wonderful interview, and such beautiful pieces!
It was difficult to choose a favorite... I really liked the 'God isn't finished with me yet' pendant, and the blue lapiz sterling cross choker, but the colors in this bracelet are amazing:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/14070597/amethyst-royalty-bracelet
Thanks, Connie, for letting us get to know you better!
Carrie
Connie - you and your little one are absolutely charming. I smiled when I clicked on the blog today and saw your shinning faces! I love so much in your shop but chose the lime green earrings as my favorite.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/46792963/lime-green-glass-karen-hill-tribe-silver
Joy - thank you for this great post introducing Connie!
Connie, so good to meet you and see your smiling face.
Joy, excellent job on the post! Thanks so much.
i love this piece because of where the beach glass comes from - just lovely!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/35896587/holy-land-mediterranean-beach-glass
Going to follow you on twitter and on FB.
I absolutely love my turquoise and black necklace that Connie craftfully put together for me. I like that fact that it was custom made and each piece is different. She also shipped very quickly and have received numerous compliments! Thanks again Connie, they're all beautiful!
Wow...I didn't think it would be to hard to pick a fav...but it was. I really like the Bible verses pendants. They are a good reminder to keep focused on throughout the day. Thanks so much Connie.
here is my fav pick:http://www.etsy.com/listing/27059178/god-is-not-finished-with-me-glass-tile
It is so lovely to get to know you a bit - thank you for all that you have said, and I especially appreciate you reminding us that people cannot get cleaned up first - just come to Him as you are!
I will post my favorites separately :D
Lovely feature, Connie, and so fun to get to know you! You do beautiful work!
So nice to get to know you!!
It was a hard choice, but here's my fave:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/45985698/sheet-music-glass-tile-pendant
Donna
dhelegance.etsy.com
Wow, my first day on the blog has been so uplifting. I have gained a few hearts, several views and new friends on facebook. The best part though is getting to know each of you a little.
I'm familiar with some of you from when I spent way too much time in the forum chatting with the CAST. I also know your talents from your shops and the treasuries and am most humbled by your comments.
The little one in the picture with me is my granddaughter, Zoie, who loves to craft. Go figure!!
I always love these posts & look forward to all of them!
~Steph @HCC
expectfaith@yahoo.com
I love this - http://www.etsy.com/listing/30211996/believe-pendant
Because Believe is my mom's word. Reminds me of her. :)