Written by Elisabeth of Aronadesigns
Let's all welcome Colleen Burdsall from Five Sparrows! She has generously offered a giveaway of these lovely salmon swirl earrings! To enter please go to her shop, pick your favorite item, and come back and tell us in the comments (remember a simple comment won't enter you.) Please don't forget to include your email address so that we can contact you!
Where did you get your shop name? My shop name comes from the scripture "Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God." Luke 12:6
I love the idea that God cares for everyone, even the smallest, and wanted to have the constant reminder of my value to Him while I created. An added bonus is the unique name that works well with our family of five with “bird” in the last name!
What does a typical day look like for you? A typical day varies a lot between the school year and summer! During the school year I spend some time in the morning with some coffee checking some things online, or wrapping up orders. Then I tend to make glass items in batches-I will cut the glass for two or three pieces, then get all the grinding done. When I wrap the pieces in foil I can do that in the kitchen, so a lot of times I leave that for times when the kids are home and I can multi-task! If the sun is shining then it is drop everything else and take some photos so I can edit and list items at night. During the summer…I don’t get much made at all, but I have fun with the kids so it’s all ok!
If you could be anywhere in the world for a day, where would you go? If I could be anywhere in the world…there are so many places I would love to see-England, Ireland, Israel, Australia…but if I could be with my entire extended family all at once, then I would be happy pretty much anywhere in the world!
What is your favorite listing in your shop?: Bluebirds and trees listing! I have many, but this is one of my current favorites because it reflects what I have been trying right now by integrating glass and wire.
www.fivesparrowsglass.com my website
www.facebook.com/fivesparrows my face book page
Thank you for agreeing to be featured! Everyone please go show some love to Colleen's shop!
...and now, the winner from last week's featured artist is: Julia Badgley. Someone will contact you soon Julia!
Comments (11)
I love this ballerina from her shop. She does beautiful work - so glad to get to know her.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/20306681/ballerina-stained-glass-layered
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Sue
Thanks for letting us know a little bit more about Colleen! I love the shop. I think that the 3D butterfly (http://www.etsy.com/listing/85438235/aqua-butterfly-3-d-stained-glass) is my favorite. I'm impressed by all the wonderful things you can do with the stained glass!
elegantquirk@gmail.com
Great to get to know you better, Colleen. Your shop is delightful! I was going to choose the mouse or one of the turtles until I saw this little pair of earrings. I love what you did with the wire and the little red bead.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/97033511/green-and-silver-circle-stained-glass
Enjoyed reading your interview - pinned your little house pendant
I like this blue Celtic Knot: http://www.etsy.com/listing/95097870/elaborate-celtic-knot-in-royal-blue-and
Very pretty!
I love the fish glass, and the floral pieces, but I'd have to say that this is my favorite of all: http://www.etsy.com/listing/93166563/square-candle-holder-of-textured-clear for it's Piet Mondrian-esqueness :) Great work!!!
tracksaloquin@yahoo.com
I love all of your art! It is beautiful. Many blessings! ~Cynthia
Wow, I find many favorites in this shop.
I like this little ballerina most.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/20306681/ballerina-stained-glass-layered
Mathilda
thilthings@solcon.nl
beautiful items
Thanks all!! I really appreciate your nice comments!!