It is our pleasure to introduce Helen Gentz of HelensCorner as this week's Featured Artist. Helen lives in Indiana, where she screenprints and sews Scripture-themed baby items.
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What is your favorite Bible verse?
What is your favorite Etsy item listing to
feature?
Where else we can find you on the Internet?
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Introduction to you:
My name is Helen and I'm a follower of Jesus Christ.
I'm 35 years-old, married to my wonderful husband Joel of 7 years.
We have 2 wonderful children, Joshua (4), Elsie (2) and Baby #3 due at
the end of October. My husband is a pastor, which makes me a pastor's
wife... but don't let the "title" fool you. I am human and
imperfect like any one of us! I was born and raised in Brazil, but my
family moved to the US when I was 15 years-old. Having moved a lot while
growing up, then attending college in Seattle, grad school in Chicago, then
moving to Cleveland and now Goshen, Indiana, I KNOW how CHANGE & TRANSITION
can impact one's worldview. So I rely on the truth that God is
never-changing, always consistent, and sovereign. Being a wife and a
parent also teaches me to be the consistent person they need me to be. And
once again, I rely on God's strength, grace and daily mercies to get through
each day.
After my son Joshua was born in 2009, my mother-in-law gave me a sewing
machine. I also got a home screenprinting machine, and at that time, I
was just doing simple home projects. Then I noticed that most of my son's
onesies were blank and "blah". One day while I was nursing
Joshua, an idea came to mind. What if I could share the love of Jesus and
WHO WE ARE in HIM by printing those messages in my son's blank onesies?
So I came up with my very first designs... the truth that WE ARE
"Loved", "Blessed," "Wonderfully Made", and made
"In His Image." The rest is history... and it's been a blessing!
How did you choose your shop name?
About
5 years ago, the house we lived in had a finished basement. It was literally
the “space” I had in my home to get some quiet time. The far “corner” of that
basement became my working area. It was there that I learned to sew, began
crafting, and eventually became my creative “studio”.
What does a typical day look like for you?
I
get up at 6:30am
to get my son ready for preschool. I spend the morning with my daughter
reading books and tidying up the house a bit. My quiet time begins after
she is settled and playing on her own. I also check emails, FB, and Etsy
messages, then head to the post office or bank, or whatever errands I need to
run that morning. I am also a Mary & Martha Independent Consultant,
so I dedicate some time during the day to tend to that ministry as well. On Thursday
mornings I attend a mom's group at a local church. My afternoons are
flexible. I put on my creative hat at night, after the kids are in bed.
That's also when I fill any Etsy orders, screenprint and sew. But I
am fully aware that my schedule/routine will be completely different once Baby
#3 arrives at the end of October. :)
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| "Authentic" Psalm 139:23 Baby Onesie |
If you could be anywhere in the world for one
day, where would it be?
I would be in Leeds, England, where my
sister and her husband live. They moved there a few years ago and I
haven't had a chance to visit them, yet. Not sure if only one day would
be enough, though...
What is your favorite Bible verse?
I
have several, but one that I always go back to is "You make known
to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your
presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand." Psalm 16:11
Recently I've been really loving my Fruit of the Spirit onesie.
Where else we can find you on the Internet?
Facebook: HelensCornerEtsy (www.facebook.com/
Mary & Martha site: mymaryandmartha.com/
Helen's Mary & Martha Website: http://mymaryandmartha.com/
Helen's Mary & Martha Website: http://mymaryandmartha.com/
Helen's Corner Blog: http://helenscornerblog.
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