Where can I get some great prints from my photographs?

Hi There..... Do you like taking pictures?

Isn't taking pictures of the things you enjoy in life the best thing..... I think it is..... I can so enjoy going through pictures of my youth, holidays, the kids..... All kinds of things..... Especially in these times of quarantine..... Pictures from better days..... The days when we were free to go wherever we pleased 😎

Don't worry about it too much..... Those days will come back..... We may even laugh about all this someday..... And the pain from losing someone will fade..... I can tell you about it..... But these things do take time..... But the memories will be there forever.....Especially those you were able to capture in a beautiful photograph 😘

That is something I wanted to talk to you about today because I just received some prints of my pictures from https://www.fotofabriek.nl/..... I know you may think I am old fashioned but I still love to get my pictures on prints..... Ah good old fashioned me hehe 😉

They have some great options for your pictures to try out..... I tried their Retroprints option..... Here is a link to it..... https://www.fotofabriek.nl/producten/fotos/retroprints/retroprints/ ...... You never know when it may come in handy 😊

And I was so happy to see how my pictures turned out..... Great quality and I especially love the black and white one..... It's a picture of me when I was still a kid..... Ages ago 😁

Pretty cool..... Don't you agree..... They are all pretty good..... Must be because I took them myself..... No, no I can't fool you now, can I..... Of course, I didn't take them all myself 😏

The website has a lot of other great options to choose from..... Let me show you a few

Stapled photo book A5 Landscape

https://www.fotofabriek.nl/fotoboek-maken/

Tiles

https://www.fotofabriek.nl/producten/wanddecoratie/tegeltjes/

Postcards Double square 14 x 14

https://www.fotofabriek.nl/producten/kaarten/kaarten-per-set/dubbel/14x14-vierkant-dubbel/

Picture in frame

https://www.fotofabriek.nl/producten/fotos/foto-in-lijst/

Photo Calendar 21x21 square

https://www.fotofabriek.nl/producten/kalenders/fotokalenders/21-21/

Diary Deluxe A5 Portrait

https://www.fotofabriek.nl/producten/agendas/jaaragendas/deluxe-a5-staand/

Passport photo's

https://www.fotofabriek.nl/producten/overig/pasfotos/pasfotos/

Merci chocolates 400g

https://www.fotofabriek.nl/producten/cadeaus/merci-chocolade/400g/

Magazine A4 Portrait

https://www.fotofabriek.nl/producten/fotoboeken/tijdschriften/a4-staand/

Wouldn't you love that..... Making your own magazine or sending some personalized chocolates..... You can always send them to me 😋

Hope you like my blog post.....Until next time.....Have a great day 

Renata (Seadbeady)

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Where can I find Honey? Where can I find great Honey products?

Hi There..... Do you like honey?

No, no..... Not your honey..... I mean honey made by bees 😋

Did you know that there are stories about honey being used to treat a lot of ails dating back to the ancient Greeks and Egyptians? Traditional Indian medicinal practices and Chinese medicine also made use of honey.

Another thing I found on Wikipedia is that the oldest know remains were found in Georgia dating about 5000 years back..... It seems that people in those days were buried with several types of honey to accompany them on their journey into the afterlife.

I don't know about you but I always am curious about those kinds of things..... Ah yes I have to admit that I am the curious type 😊

There is no point in denying that honey has a lot of benefits..... And on top of that, it is very tasty as well..... Surely you must agree on that 😋

So you can imagine that I was happy to test a few products from https://www.lekkerhoning.nl/

Did you know they sell honey..... Haha of course they do..... But not just that they also have a lot of other things like beauty products, candy, delicacies, candles and so much more.

I was allowed to choose what I wanted to try out..... I found that pretty hard..... They have so many great choices..... But because I wanted to try out different things this is what I picked 😃



The first one I tried out was the honey lollipop..... This is what the site says about it..... They are lovely lollipops made from cane sugar, glucose obtained from wheat and they contain 10% honey..... Here is the link to the product https://www.lekkerhoning.nl/product/honinglolly/

My own findings of these lollipops are that they are not overly sweet..... Which for me is a good thing because I really don't like things that are very sweet..... Except for my granddaughter..... I love it when she is really sweet haha..... I did like the lollipops but I wouldn't have minded for them to have some more honey in them 😉

Secondly, I tried out the biologic Hair Conditioner..... This is what the site says about the product..... It's an organic hair conditioner from Propolia® that combines honey with reinforcing wheat proteins and cider vinegar to bring out the smoothness and shine of your hair. A haircare product with sweet scents that complement the natural beauty of your hair..... Already one of their favorite products..... Silicone free and Quarts free..... It is suited for people that could use a natural boost for their hair and to make it tangle-free after washing it with shampoo..... Here is the link to the product https://www.lekkerhoning.nl/product/haar-conditioner-bio/

I actually was really excited to try out this conditioner..... I tend to hide my grey..... Or actually white hair in my case..... Like most women, I color my hair..... Why wouldn't I .....Blondes have more fun..... Or that's what I like to think 😏

And of course, it doesn't change my date of birth but I can only hope it makes me look somewhat younger..... But coloring does make my hair even drier than it already is and therefore it looks somewhat dull and brittle 😵

My own opinion on this hair conditioner is that it does exactly what it promises to do. I am definitely gonna use this again. It doesn't have an overpowering smell and my hair feels nice and soft afterward and I can comb through it easily 😃

The third item I tried out was their Fruit Honey..... This is what the site says about it..... It is less sweet in taste than other honey types and as the name says itself a bit fruity in taste. It is light in color. The crystallization of this honey is slower which keeps it liquid for a longer time. The honey is collected by bees in the fruit orchards..... Because it stays liquid for a long time, this honey is well suited for tea or cake..... Here is the link to the product https://www.lekkerhoning.nl/product/fruithoning/

You may know it or not but I actually hate coffee and am a fervent tea drinker..... You do not want to know how many kinds of tea I have in my pantry..... So you can understand why I picked this type of honey 😀


So what is my opinion on this type of honey..... I just love it..... It is so easy to use..... no need to scrape the honey from the pot..... Just go in it with your spoon and it solves almost instantly in your tea..... It takes away the bitterness of the tea.....Some teas can turn really bitter when they cool down..... I hate bitter 😖

They have a lot of other great products on their site..... Here are a few more that I wanted to share with you 😊

Real raw honey

https://www.lekkerhoning.nl/product/rauwe-honing/


Honey ginger wine



https://www.lekkerhoning.nl/product/ambrosia-honing-gemberwijn/


Propolis drops – tincture

https://www.lekkerhoning.nl/product/moedertinctuur-propolis-kopen/


Pure Beewax

https://www.lekkerhoning.nl/product/zuivere-bijenwas/


Honey Soufflé Blueberries

https://www.lekkerhoning.nl/product/honing-souffle-bosbessen/



Honey power

https://www.lekkerhoning.nl/product/honingkracht/


Bees- and insect hotel medium

https://www.lekkerhoning.nl/product/bijen-en-insectenhotel-medium/

And I have something special for you too this time..... If you use the code beehappy5 you get a 5% discount on your purchase..... Cool isn't it 😁

Hope you like my blog post.....Until next time.....Have a great day

Renata (Seadbeady)

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Where to find some great kids craft materials

Hi There.....Are you in lockdown? Do you have kids?

I am not gonna talk to you about this lockdown situation.....I think people already are informed enough about that through messages from their governments or other blog posts 😵

I was thinking more practical..... In terms of creativity for your children..... Did you know that arts and crafts help to support their fine gross motor skills and things like hand and eye coordination? 

You did? Great..... If not you know now 😁

If you put your kids in front of the screen all day..... Be it television or Tablet..... They will not have the chance to develop more hand and finger strength..... Learning and practicing how to use scissors and cutting, modeling clay, painting and coloring can help them with this.

Creative activities also help them to think differently..... It will improve their imagination and concentration..... Your kids will have to figure out their own solutions to the problem at hand  😊

I thought that this could be the perfect time to bond with your kid without them having the pressure of doing it right..... Because in creativity there is no right or wrong..... Just let your child's imagination lead the way 😎 

Maybe I am a bit subjective..... I am a creative soul and can only recommend it from my own point of view..... Creativity has helped me get through some very bad times..... Maybe it can help your kids in the same way to get through these hard times 😚

I found a great quote from Isabel Allende for you 

"We all have an unsuspected reserve of strength inside that emerges when life puts us to the test"

I would not be myself if I would not present you with some shops on Etsy that provide creative craft materials for kids 😍

1pc OWL DIY Art Fabric Painting Colors Pillow

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/637101259

zen creativity kit, mothers day gift

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/595742028

Lot of 2 Creative Kids Ck Crafts Cross Stitch Fun

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/674129147

Painting By Number Frog, Easy Paint By Number

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/608511396

Metallic film sheet Selection, Sewing, Card Making

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/774124339

DIY kit, make your own raggy heart key chain or bag charm

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/757983022

SPACE Stencil & T-shirt Starter Kit

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/738011129

3D Wood Construction Kit Set -Tesla

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/778270123

Sew Cool - Tailor Set, Sewing for Kids

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/92753426

Jumbo Lolly Building Sticks Colour Pack 260

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/587065480

So what do you think..... Does this inspire you to get creative with your kids 😘

Hope you like my blog post.....Until next time.....Have a great day 

Renata (Seadbeady) Behind every unique handmade piece is a lot of hard work. It's a labor of love and every piece you buy will make someone's day a happy day. 

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Where can I find handmade wedding clothes?

Hi There.....Do you like to get invited to weddings? Or maybe you are planning to get married yourself?

I love to see pictures of couples in their beautiful wedding clothes.....Almost a fairytale sometimes. My wedding was one out of a fairytale too but then again I might be a bit biased. We had a church wedding but I was not brought up like a real catholic......Although I was baptized and did my first communion.....My parents actually were non-believers but they did want us to make up our own minds. So I made up my mind and didn't do my Confirmation.....But we did have a non-confirmation party because my parents wanted us to make the decision without having the feeling of missing out on something 😋

The church wedding was actually because my mother in law was very catholic and we did it to make her happy.....I know I know not the right reason but hey I didn't want to have any beef with her before we were even married 😇

What you may not know is that tomorrow on the 1st of March it's Wedding Planning day 😊

It seems this day was established by The knot.....They are an all in one wedding planning resource.....They wanted to encourage the people that had plans for a wedding to start making plans as early as possible. People have a tendency to put their planning off until the last minute and as a result, they get stressed out.....Some don't even make it to the wedding day.

Not so clever to postpone things to the last minute.....Although I have to say that I do enjoy a great last-minute holiday 😁

So if you are thinking of getting married there is no time like the present.....Time to wake up because tomorrow is the first of March already......You don't want no beef with your family in law before you get the chance to tie the knot 😎

I thought it might be a good idea to help you get started a little by showing you some wedding clothes from Etsy shops.....That is if you want handmade off course 😍

Wedding Dress, Linen Wedding Dress, Summer Wedding Dress

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/668390474

Navy Blue Linen Suits Slim fit 3 Piece Summer Suits for Men

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/762959840

Lace Bridal Jacket - 3/4 Sleeve Lace Wedding Bolero

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/225529251

Men's Made to Measure Wine Red Highland Weave Tweed

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/735626437

Midiaeval dress linnen Jacquard

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/464637459

Classic Irish Style Suit, modern vest

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/629835883

Maternity ruffled tulle dress photoshoot Maternity gown

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/504274979

Three-Piece Blue Tuxedo Suit, Men's Tuxedo

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/744741543

Rustic wedding dress, Fairy bridal clothing, Cream dresses

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/512799599

Indian Designer Men's Wedding Jodhpuri Achkan Indowestern

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/736208230

Did I inspire you.....Are you the one that's getting married soon.....What are you still doing here go on get going and start planning 😉

Hope you like my blog post.....Until next time.....Have a great day

Renata (Seadbeady)

Behind every unique handmade piece is a lot of hard work. It's a labor of love and every piece you buy will make someone's day a happy day.

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Where can I find some fun Valentines Day Gifts?

Hi There.....Do you celebrate Valentine?

Maybe you do or maybe you don't.....Or maybe you hate all the hassle around it.....Or who knows you might be thinking.....Who the ..... is Valentine 😉

Or should I say Valentinus.....It seems to have been a common name in ancient Roman times. As far as history is concerned there seem to be numerous Saints and various stories connected to this date.

There have been a lot of debates on 2 holy martyrs of the same name.....Priest Valentine of Rome and Bishop Valentine of Terni......Both dating from about the 3th century.

Some say they are 2 separate persons.....Others say there was only one of them.....And then some believe they are one and the same person.

The only thing that is certain from traditions is that Valentino was a good man that blessed young couples and performed miracles of love.

I actually was quite surprised to see that the celebration of this day dates so far back 😦

I found that the oldest "Valentine" that was found dates from the 15th century and was written by a man named Charles duke of Orléans written to his wife.....He wrote "Je suis desja d'amour tanné - Ma tres doulce Valentinée".....Translated that means..... I am already sick of love - My very gentle Valentine.

A bit cheesy if you ask me haha.....But then again maybe that's what it is all about 😋

So like it or not this is my Valentine selection for you today

Valentines Day Gifts for Her, Him

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/262735973

Long Distance Relationship Gift

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/621974786

Personalised Red Heart Mug for Her

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/754581261

Valentines Day gift for him her, Needle felt mouse with heart

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/253725454

Valentines Day Gift for Him/Her/Personalized Illustration

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/767986517

Dotty Heart Earrings, Dotty Stud Earrings, Red Earrings

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/485298051

Valentines Day Gift Him / Her Personalized Set

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/266612504

All you need is love gift Cute bedding Romantic bedding

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/569983737

LOVE Mickey and Minnie ears Valentines day shirts

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/768480853

Personalised Confetti Hearts Wedding Pair of Wine Glasses

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/766656799

Did you see anything you like.....These are just my finds, of course, be sure to browse those shops for more ideas 😄

Hope you like my blog post.....Until next time.....Have a great day

Renata (Seadbeady)

Behind every unique handmade piece is a lot of hard work. It's a labor of love and every piece you buy will make someone's day a happy day.

Want to be on my blog next time ?? Want me to review your product?? Just send me an email 😊

Where to find the best Quilt Kits?

Hi There.....Do you like Quilts?

Did you know that today is Visit your Local Quilt Shop Day?

Me neither but I do like to browse through the calendar to see what kind of special day today could be 😊

It seems that Quilt shops aren't getting the attention they deserve. The purpose of this 'Visit your local Quilt shop day' is to give them the recognition they deserve. And to widen the scope Fabric shops of any kind can be part of it too.

I suppose most of you know what a quilt is but for those who don't.....Here is part of the description that I found on Wikipedia 

Quilts are textiles with multiple layers that are traditionally made up of three layers of fiber. Mostly they make a patchwork from smaller pieces of fabric, and the pattern and color of these pieces will be important to the design. They usually are quite light with little to no filling which makes them perfect as a blanket for spring or summer.

I have seen a lot of them on hobby fairs and I am always in admiration of the amount of work that goes into making such a quilt 😍

They have been introduced in Europe by the Crusaders in the 12th century as a quilted garment worn under their armor. One of the earliest existing works is the Tristan Quilt that was made around 1360 in Sicily.

They seem very popular in the United States where salvaging small scraps of fabric was a part of life for all households. It was often a communal activity, involving all the women and girls in a family or in a larger community.....But not only women would take part because there are also many historical examples of men participating in these quilt traditions.

Yes, girls don't be surprised.....But I know a few men who have creative hands 😉

So how about I give you some inspiration to get quilting yourself and show you some of the materials you can find on Etsy 😋

Hexie Pop Quilt Kit using V and Co Confetti or Original Ombre's

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/696047726

Seaside Stars Quilt Kit with Pattern

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/630436261

Penguin Party Kit Green Lap Quilt Kit

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/623678216

Quilt Kit For Beginners, Pre-cut, Crazy Colorful Letters

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/760350603

LAST ONES Quilt Kit Remix Zoologie Pink Girl Zoo Animals

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/194552298

Quilt Kit for Arizona Cactus by Quiltworx in Bohemian Blues

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/590366783

Windham Fabrics - Starlight - 58" x 78" Quilt Kit

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/569189028

Granny Chic Tea Pots Quilt Kit

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/738101017

HOPSCOTCH - Pre-cut Quilt Kit

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/178825626

Sweet Pea Flannel Pod Precut Rail Fence Quilt Kit

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/578013698

Ok now tell me are your fingers itching to start quilling 😁

Hope you like my blog post.....Until next time.....Have a great day

Renata (Seadbeady)

Behind every unique handmade piece is a lot of hard work. It's a labor of love and every piece you buy will make someone's day a happy day.

Want to be on my blog next time ?? Want me to review your product?? Just send me an email 😊