I'm so excited to be bringing you this week's featured artist, Celia of GlitzGlitter! Celia is yet another exceptional jewelry designer (what can I say.. I'm addicted to jewelry!) and I am often in her shop trying my hardest not to gobble up all her delicious gemstone creations. Her designs are classic yet eye-catching. She is just brimming with natural talent and an eye for gorgeous gems. It's no wonder why she has found such huge success on Etsy after just one year! She's super sweet and a little shy, so it's an honor she decided to share a little bit about herself here. Thank you, Celia!
.......................... the interview .........................
What's your favorite read of all time?
Bones of the Moon by Jonathan Carroll
Any guilty pleasures?
Buffy the Vampire Slayer all day marathon :D
(Ok, now onto business)
How would you describe your work?
Simple. I never really wore jewelry until I started making it. I think I make jewelry for the kind of woman who doesn't wear jewelry.
How long have you been at it?
A year. Seems like forever, like I was looking for this kind of outlet my whole life, but it's only been a year.
So for you, is it an innate talent or practice makes perfect?
Practice! And some more practice. I love and hate that I look back on my earlier work and wonder "who the heck made that?"
Do you dabble in any other forms of art?
I knit... slowly and poorly. The fantastic colors yarns come in always call me back when I decide to give up.
What do you do when your inspiration and creativity is tapped?
When my creativity is tapped, I go into my workroom, turn on my ipod and listen to a book. I fiddle around with my beads until something jumps out at me.
When not hard at work on your designs, what would we most likely find you doing?
Tweeting with my friends. Not having a day job is wonderful, but not having coworkers can be lonely. I have so many Etsy friends to talk to on twitter, I feel that I have all the benefits of coworkers without having to go to an office.
What are some of your favorite etsy shops?
Too many to name! From KnitFrekkles' gorgeous knitting, to waterrose's embroidery, Lori411, Chefjen137 and Raceytay's photography, Polestar, littlebugjewelry, and onegarnetgirl's amazing jewelry, wickedsoaps' and blushie's tempting soaps. I could just go on and on. I find new and amazing shops on Etsy every single day.
What's at the top of your etsy wish list?
this satchel
And, as a fun tribute to my inner psychologist, what might this be?
Looks like an eclipse to me.
.......................... end interview .........................
And now for the GIVEAWAY!!! (winner selected on Tuesday, June 1st)
*** GIVEAWAY CLOSED *** CONGRATULATIONS ANDREA! ***
Celia is giving away this gorgeous Swarovski crystal necklace to one lucky winner! (international entries welcome)
Here's how to enter:
* visit Celia's shop, GlitzGlitter, and leave a comment about what you'd like to see more of
* you must include your contact info (email, blog, or etsy shop)
Bonus entries:
1) follow Celia on twitter: @Glitz_Glitter
2) follow me on twitter: @eNVeDesigns
3) tweet about the giveaway (include @eNVeDesigns and @Glitz_Glitter and a link to this post for validation)
4) fan GlitzGlitter on Facebook
5) follow Celia's blog: http://glitzglittergossip.blogspot.com
6) fan eNVe Designs on Facebook
7) follow my blog
8) subscribe to my mailing list (just fill in the form on the upper left column of my blog)
You have one week to enter. The lucky winner will be selected at random next Tuesday, June 1st. Good luck! :)
I'll be back next week to announce the winner, and post updates about prepping for my first art fest! See you then!
158 comments:
Love Celia's shop! Her stuff is elegant with an edge :) I'd love to see more pieces like the "Metallic Black Spinel Oxidized Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings - Predator"
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I follow you on twitter
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I follow Celia's blog
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I follow you on facebook
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I'm on your mailing list :)
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well etsy is busy hiccuping... so I can't go visit her shop, but I know that I am in love with the recycled glass necklaces!
factorygirlashli.etsy
HUGE fan :) I'd love to see more of the Yellow foofyschmoofer shape of earrings in the shop!!
Amy
thepeachtree.etsy.com
I follow Celia on Twitter
factorygirlashli.etsy
I follow you on twitter!
factorygirlashli.etsy
Great interview! I already follow Celia on Twitter, but now I'm following you, eNVe :-)
I follow Celia on twitter!
Amy
thepeachtree.etsy.com
I'm a fan of GlitzGlitter
factorygirlashli.etsy
I follow you (lovely face) on twitter!
Amy
thepeachtree.etsy.com
I'm a Glitz Facebook Fan!
Amy
thepeachtree.etsy.com
I just followed this blog!
factorygirlashli.etsy
I'm an NV Facebook Fan :)
Amy
thepeachtree.etsy.com
Just fanned you, too!
factorygirlashli.etsy
Following Glitz's blog
Amy
thepeachtree.etsy.com
Subscribed to your mailing list!
Amy
thepeachtree.etsy.com
I now follow your blog!
Amy
thepeachtree.etsy.com
Aaaaaaaaand TWEETED :)
Amy
thepeachtree.etsy.com
Whew!
I loooove Celia's shop! The freshwater pearl necklace is currently one of my favorites.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Garden22DesignStudio
I LOVE Celia's shop! I want everything. I would like to see Celia offering bracelets.
I follow Celia on Twitter (she is a joy to talk to!)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Garden22DesignStudio
I follow you on Twitter!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Garden22DesignStudio
I am a huge fan of Glitz Glitter on Facebook :)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Garden22DesignStudio
Ohhhhh my my. I absolutely love Celia's shop and style (got my mom a mommy's day gift from her!)
I love this piece: http://www.etsy.com/listing/48005353
my shop: http://itsastitch.etsy.com
Fanned you on Facebook!
I follow Celia's blog
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Garden22DesignStudio
Aaaand fanned Celia on facebook :D
I fanned your facebook page!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Garden22DesignStudio
Now following you on twitter too :)
following your blog
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Garden22DesignStudio
Whew. AND I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/itsastitch/status/14700815654
I'd like to see more statement pieces!!! :)
jjenni20@gmail.com
I'd like to see more statement pieces!!! :)
jjenni20@gmail.com
Tweeted from @jenni20designs
Like @Garden_22 I'm entering this giveaway from @Glitz_Glitter on @eNVeDesigns blog as many times as possible :D http://bit.ly/9Kxyfb
I'm a longtime twitter follower of Miz Glamourillo!
http://twitter.com/jenni20designs
tweeted it!! :) I'm gonna have to fight you girls for this, I want it! lol
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Garden22DesignStudio
and last but not least,subscribed to your lovely blog! Thanks!
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I love Celia & her jewelry! One of my favorite pieces are these gorgeous earrings: http://www.etsy.com/listing/47917178/amethyst-purple-lampwork-hollow-sterling
http://brokenhallelujah.etsy.com
Celia's work is AMAZING! I'm in love with the "Cornflower Blue Chalcedony Antiqued Brass Earrings - Fly Away" and would love to see more of those!
Petya
pepidesigns [at] gmail [dot] com
I love everything in Celia's shop! I would love to see more of the higher end designs! I think she does an amazing job!
http://bailybellecreations.etsy.com
I want to see more RED from Celia. Because I love red and I love what Celia makes so the two together? Oy, I die.
I follow Celia, and have been for a while! unblogger[at]yahoo[dot]com
I follow @glitzglitter on twitter.
http://brokenhallelujah.etsy.com
Following you both on twitter!!
http://bailybellecreations.etsy.com
Following Glitz blog!
http://bailybellecreations.etsy.com
I tweeted about the giveaway!
http://brokenhallelujah.etsy.com
Following your blog too!
http://bailybellecreations.etsy.com
I tweeted !
Became a fan of Glitz Glitter on facebook, too!
Following you on FB
http://bailybellecreations.etsy.com
TWEETED!!
http://twitter.com/BailyBelle/status/14701012711
http://bailybellecreations.etsy.com
Count me as another Celia fan!!
A great interview!
Wow. What a lovely shop! I love the opaque and pyrite pieces so I would have to ask for more of those...
Thanks for sharing this "gem" eNVe!
xo
Andrea
CrowNology@yahoo.ca
I follow you!
I follow Glitz Glitter Gossip!
Wow thank you for the mention Celia. I am honored. Love the interview. You are such a sweet honest and open person, I have enjoyed getting to know you and will continue to do so!
Jen
Following you on Twitter!
Following Celia on Twitter!
On your mailing list!
Whew! That's it!
xo
I love all the large teardrop necklaces in Celia's shop!
http://bysaralynn.etsy.com
I'm already following @Glitz_Glitter on twitter, naturally!
http://bysaralynn.etsy.com
And I'm a new follower to @eNVeDesigns on twitter :)
first entry - I'd like to see more copper/brass earrings, maybe longer danglier ones?
find me (please!) at www.niftyknits.etsy.com
I follow celia on twitter @niftyknits
find me (please!) at www.niftyknits.etsy.com
I follow envedesigns on twitter @niftyknits
find me (please!) at www.niftyknits.etsy.com
I love Celia's creations, I love it when she works with glass, maybe its the translucence? they're all gorgeous!
Fab interview and great give away :)
missfrekkles@live.com
I follow glistznbeadz blog find me (please!) at www.niftyknits.etsy.com
I'm now following your blog too!
I already see both your pretty faces on Twitter :)
missfrekkles@live.com
I've fanned glitzglitter
find me (please!) at www.niftyknits.etsy.com
I've fanned enve designs
find me (please!) at www.niftyknits.etsy.com
I follow this blog
find me (please!) at www.niftyknits.etsy.com
...and of course I tweeted.
missfrekkles@live.com
I LOVE Celia's jewelry (and own some!), I would love to see more of the pan cut briolette earrings, like the Sexual chocolate ones!
littlebugjewelry@yahoo.com
And I already follow both of you on twitter :-)
I'd love to see more necklaces with yellow stones :)
jrerwin6 at gmail dot com
I already follow your blog! :)
jrerwin6 at gmail dot com
follow you on twitter!
@jennrach
jrerwin6 at gmail dot com
follow glitz_glitter on twitter!
@jennrach
jrerwin6 at gmail dot com
I want to win this so bad!!!
I already follow Celia on twitter :0
I tweet tweet tweeted about the giveaway!!
I Fanned Celia on facebook :)
I follow Celia's blog too!
I fanned eNVe Designs on Facebook!
And I subscribed to your mailing list!
I'm following Celia on twitter
@pepi_designs
pepidesigns.etsy.com
I'm following you on twitter too
@pepi_designs
pepidesigns.etsy.com
Count me in, I love her stuff! would love to see more long necklaces :)
JanuaryWish (at) verizon (dot) net
I already follow Celia on twitter as JanuaryWish
JanuaryWish (at) verizon (dot) net
Following you on twitter now too
JanuaryWish (at) verizon (dot) net
I LOVE Celia and her shop! :) This is my all time FAVE necklace from her shop:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/44703538/sky-blue-topaz-candy-kiss-sterling
It's stunning!
Lori :)
I am following Celia on twitter! :)
Lori
And I am already following you also. :)
I am now following your blog! :)
I am now a fan of Celia's on FB! :)
Oops, I forgot this....you can contact me at:
MsLori411@msn.com
I am now following Celia's blog! :)
MsLori411@msn.com
I am now a fan of yours on FB! :) xx
MsLori411@msn.com
love everything celia! the frosted glass pieces are gorgeous - how about more of those?
3squares@live.com
i follow celia on twitter!
3squares@live.com
i follow you on twitter!
3squares@live.com
I'm a Twitter follower of Celia's! She's fantastic!
Just been on Glitz Glitter on Etsy and I just LOVE all of her work!!! Especially the Sky Blue Aurora Borealis Teardrop Oxidized Sterling Silver Necklace; JUST ADORE IT!!!!
I am now following Celia on Twitter :)
I am now following eNVe Designs on Twitter :)
Twittered http://twitter.com/SoniaThorpe
Liked Glitz Glitter on Facebook :)
Have Liked eNVeDesigns on FB :)
Already a subcriber to your blog :)
I"m on your fan page also.
Beautiful stuff on glitzglitter, maybe add a combo set?
Just became a FB fan of glitzglitter
Happy birthday to your little girl Ngan! That's so cool Kaili is so close in age to Pax. yes, you need to get working on those scrapbook pages before she graduates college and leaves the house! hehe We should do a swap, I'll complete her first year's album for a piece of your art :)
I'd love to see more bracelets in the store - love the selection of necklaces!
yepfinleywedding at gmail dot com
I love Celia's shop...have the minute I saw it! I would like to see more of her bracelets...mostly because that's the only jewelry I wear. Ears aren't pierced & rarely wear necklaces with my toddler....
all her work is amazing!
xo
of course i follow celia on twitter!
follow you on twitter as well :)
fan og glitzglitter on facebook!
fan of enVe Designs on Facebook :)
tweeted this giveway!
I would love to see more bracelets
hopeswenson@gmail.com
i follow glitzglitter on twitter
hopeswenson@gmail.com
i follow eNVeDesigns on twitter
hopeswenson@gmail.com
I love Celia's shop! I would love to see some more wire wrapped rings with unique stones as the centerpiece. One of my favorite rings is the one with the kyanite.
I follow Celia on twitter.
I follow you on twitter
I tweeted the giveaway..
I'm a fan of GlitzGlitter on FB
I follow Glitz's blog..
I'm a fan of eNVe Designs on FB
I follow your blog..
I subscribed to your mailing list..
Thanks for the chance to win!!
I love Celia's shop! I especially love the frosted pieces and would love to see more of those. I follow both of you on twitter.
xo
Cat Ivins
I follow Celia on twitter!
Devin
dbwais[at]gmail[dot]com
I follow you on twitter!
Devin
dbwais[at]gmail[dot]com
I'm so in love with these earrigns.......
http://www.etsy.com/listing/47290185/ice-clear-black-tourmalinated-quartz
Devin
dbwais[at]gmail[dot]com
tweeted!
Devin
dbwais[at]gmail[dot]com
GlitzGlitter - LIKED! on FB :)
Devin
dbwais[at]gmail[dot]com
I already follow your blog :)
Devin
dbwais[at]gmail[dot]com
You've been LIKED! on FB as well :)
Devin
dbwais[at]gmail[dot]com
I subscribed to your mailing list :)
Devin
dbwais[at]gmail[dot]com
i love love love that sky blue topaz!
http://alexkeller.etsy.com
i follow Celia on twitter :)
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i follow YOU on twitter!
http://alexkeller.etsy.com
i'm a fan of Glitz Glitter on FB
http://alexkeller.etsy.com
i like you on fb, too
http://alexkeller.etsy.com
i follow your blog ...
http://alexkeller.etsy.com
i'm following Celia's blog
http://alexkeller.etsy.com
i've subscribed to your mailing list
http://alexkeller.etsy.com
and.....i tweeted!
http://twitter.com/alexandrakeller/status/15110859124
http://alexkeller.etsy.com
First time to shop and love it all so far!
heatherlas[at]gmail[dot]com
Now following you on Twitter.
heatherlas[at]gmail[dot]com
I love Celia's shop! I adore her freshwater pearl/silver creations! Can't get enough of those!
polkadotskies.etsy.com
I follow Celia on twitter:)
polkadotskies.etsy.com
You have a new twitter follower:)
Looking forward to your posts!
polkadotskies.etsy.com
Following Glitz n Beadz Gossip!
polkadotskies.etsy.com
Yay for me!
I love this piece so much.
Thank you NV and Celia!
xo
Andrea
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