Welcome to the weekly Feature and Giveaway! Every Monday, we’ll be featuring a lovely craftsperson, artist, or artisan – and every week you’ll have the chance to win something from their shop!
This week we welcome Cathy, from Designs by Cathy – maker of gorgeous personalized jewellery…
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Where do you live?
I live outside of Dallas in Plano TX.
Where do you do your work?
During the day I work at the US head quarters for 7-Eleven, Inc as a Product Information Manager in the Merchandising Business Systems Dept…whew!
What’s your favourite place in the world, and why?
Costa Rica- I love the natural state of the country. It is peaceful, beautiful and the people are great. If I was to win the lotto I would have to move there, or at least buy a place there so I could visit often.
Tell us a little bit more about yourself! Your ‘day job’ or business, family, hobbies…
My day job is hectic…we are moving to a new business model which has been in development for about 2-years and we are getting to the point of roll-out…I’m so glad I have a hobby that I love to help me unwind. Also, in May I became a grandmother to the sweetest boy ever. They don’t live far so I get to see him several times a week and every weekend…You can’t miss a week because they grow so much!
What did you want to be ‘when you grew up’?
I wanted to be a designer…and I was thinking the other day what was it that made me change to business…I can’t recall…but I do wish I was a designer full time. I tell my boys all the time- choose your path wisely as every decision you make counts…
How did you first get into your craft/art?
I would say I come from a family of artist so it came naturally. As a small child my parents would buy me creative toys for Christmas. I would wait up and find – paints, easel, sewing machine, Tandy leather kits, you name and I made it as a small child. I really love them for that..
What do you make?
For Designsbycathy.etsy.com I make Jewerly that tells a story…your story…everyone has one…LOL Mixed metal personalized jewelry.
What are you most proud of making?
The “We loved you the moment we saw you” piece for my new grandson. It has so many charms on that necklace..my daughter-in-law wears it almost every day…
What do you like the most/least about selling your wares online?
Well….sometimes I make mistakes and I think that people may wonder who they are dealing with since there is no personal connection…
I love…
my family more than anything.
It drives me crazy when…
people can’t make up their mind…make a plan and stick to it! If you need to change it, then change it…but have a plan.
What’s your favourite word?
Hudson…my grandson
If you could sum yourself or your work up in one sentence, it would say…
Express yourself…smile, I do!
Visit Cathy Online!
Shop: designsbycathy.etsy.com
Cathy is giving away a $20 gift voucher to be spent in her lovely shop – and it’s open to all to enter!!
To Enter:
1. Visit Designs by Cathy, and come back here leaving a comment about your favourite piece from the store.
2. For additional entries, leave a comment saying that you: followed or subscribed to Epheriell Designs (or already do); have Twittered about the givewaway; have shared the giveaway with friends on Facebook, or; you have written a blog post about it.
3. Entries close next Sunday night, the 4th of October, at 12pm Australian EST. Winners are announced the next day as part of next week’s Feature and Giveaway post.
Remember to leave me a way of contacting you.. and Good Luck!
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The winner of last week’s giveaway – Deb D!
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All her jewelry is amazing! But if I had to pick just one piece to totally drool over, it would be the “Do not go where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail” sterling silver charm necklace !
lovely designs, it was really hard to choose one!
But… http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27789809 I think this is my most favourite!!
I have also Tweeted about this great giveaway!
Sally at Jambo Chameleon´s last blog ..Button Mix – 25 – candy shop / lolly brights
I agree, it’s so difficult to chose just one. However, I think the XOXO Family Charmer was possibly my favourite.
Kirsty´s last blog ..Adventures with resin
Beautiful work and sentiments! Decided this is my favorite though cos it conveys friendship so well:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31221327
Already a follower here.
It’s so hard to pick a favorite! I really like the If MUSIC be the food of love..play on- Shakespeare sterling silver handstamped charm necklace, though.
Everything is so beautiful!
I am a follower here.
Danielle´s last undefined ..If you register your site for free at
I’m loving Beach girl dreamer… I live a bit further from the beach than I’d like so reminders are good.
I have retweeted on @peacekam and subscribed
I LOVE this ring!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24842923
Jennifer´s last blog ..LANDSCAPE – Felted Wool Bangle
I follow this blog via email.
Jennifer´s last blog ..LANDSCAPE – Felted Wool Bangle
I am smitten with the LOVE YOU TO THE MOON & BACK Silver charm Necklace.
I am subscribed to Epheriell Designs via email.
treneebarker(at)hotmail……
following via Google Friend Connect – Tina Barker
tweet: http://twitter.com/warp65/status/4466401116
Love you to the MOON and BACK sterling silver charm necklace is my all time favorite from the store. It’s absolutely gorgeous.
I love the My Deepest LOVES- sterling silver birthstone charm necklace.
Aik´s last blog ..Let’s Make A Deal!
I had a hard time just picking one. I have to say though, I love the Your Words necklace. I now am following and tweeted. You also gave me a great blog post for this week. Thanks,Tammy @ StitchnStudio
http://www.stitchnstudio.blogspot.com
Oh, I am absolutely in love w. this one: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27716258 ! It’s a beautiful, simple little copper necklace. *fingers crossed*
XOXO
Jessie´s last blog ..lost but never gone
Love them ALL! ok, ok….PEACE MAN. Sterling silver peace sign with handstamped peace charm neckace
I just love this necklacehttp://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31445150 . I do believe it is one of my fav’s your have in your shop… I am a big fan of handstamped jewelry!
Camela Anne´s last blog ..CARMEL CANDY hand blown glass bead with handstamped sterling crown necklace
what a GREAT website that is! I encourage everyone to shop around it. As an artist, I LOVE to be able to support fellow artists! :
The My Star Necklace!
tweeted!
http://twitter.com/sunnee63/statuses/4474984062
I love Follow my FOOTPRINTs Fine /pure Silver handstamped charm with birthstone and sterling crowned pearl
I follow this blog
I like the
When were you ESTABLISHED. Handstamped solid copper necklace
I love, love, love the Key to my Heart- Sterling silver charm necklace!! And I have the perfect outfit to wear it with, that I am currently sewing!!
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I follow your blog!
I now subscribe!
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I blogged!
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I also blogged on my other blog!
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My favorite piece A charm for EVERYONE. Personalized sterling silver charm adorned on a black hip steel wire. The word Peace is stamped on this piece.
Im now following Epheriell Designs.
Shelly Henley
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tweeted about the giveaway http://twitter.com/jgnp/status/4490562079
Shelly´s last blog ..Special Reserve for Trudi
i love both the shakespeare quote and the “tell your story” pendants! lovely, lovely shop!
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I love the your words… I think your work is so cool! I would love one!
I am following your blog for sure.
My favorite item is the CARMEL CANDY hand blown glass bead with handstamped sterling crown necklace
Ladytink_534´s last blog ..Grandma Dowdel Takes Home the Newbery
I’m a follower
I love all the” love you to the moon an back” pieces. So sweet!
I love the my little stars necklace & the love you to the moon & back necklace.
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I love the Friendship isn’t a big thing…it’s a million little things charm necklace.
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I love your Really Loved necklace.
Thanks,
Raine Wheeler
lorrainehickswheeler at gmail dot com
I tweeted!
Raine Wheeler
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I shared on Facebook
Raine Wheeler
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I blogged!
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Raine Wheeler
lorrainehickswheeler at gmail dot com
i love the I CARRY your HEART in mine mixed metal charm necklace– it’s one of my fave poems!
My fave: “I Love you to the Moon and Back” necklace.
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Lovely stuff!
pippirose59 at gmail dot com
I like My Star Necklace. There are so many great things on that site.
melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com
my fav piece is the COPPERLIOUS. Simple yet cute handstamped solid copper necklace