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Sunday 26 June 2022

Where to Find 21 Handmade or Vintage Gifts - Etsy Gift Guide 06/2022

Hi There..... If you could choose the items for a gift guide, what would they be?


Would you love to see handmade items, fashion items like clothing and jewelry, or beauty items to take care of yourself? Maybe you would rather have something completely different? I would love to know. πŸ˜ƒ

Ah yes, sorry, I am the nosy type. I am always sticking my nose where it doesn't belong. πŸ˜‰

Haha, no, it's not that bad. I can restrain myself when I need to, but that doesn't stop me from wondering. 😁

My mom used to say I was always asking lots of questions. I found on the internet that kids ask about 40.000 questions between the age of 2 and 5. Isn't that incredible? 😲

Today I am answering your question on where to find handmade or vintage by sharing some of these Etsy shops' finds. 😍


Crochet mermaid doll $31.06



Beautiful crochet mermaid doll with removable tail revealing her cute bikini outfit. She has long golden yellow hair tied at the back in a little plait. 

This little doll measures approximately 32cm to her feet (without the tail) and 45cm, including her tail. I made her of 100% acrylic yarn, stuffed with polyester fiberfill and with plastic safety eyes.

You can request other colors, but the delivery time will be different and confirmed upon ordering.

I made this doll using a pattern by Michelle Alvarez at Bunnies & Yarn.


The Ring Thing–Patented ring holder $24.14



Just the thing for your ring! Introducing the patented Ring Thing - a ring holder to keep your rings safe, nearby, and avoid loss!

Use the Ring Thing at the gym, salon, golf course, while traveling, or at home. The Ring Thing will give you peace of mind knowing your treasured rings are protected and close to you. And it makes a perfect gift!

Currently available in 7 colors: Royal Blue, Deep Plum, Black Onyx, Desert Pink, Olive Green, Sunbeam Yellow, and Ruby Red. Made in the USA. MSRP $24.95.

The patented Ring Thing is the premier product of BringThings, Inc., a woman-owned company dedicated to stylish, functional products. Our founding principles include social responsibility, honesty, innovation, using recycled materials whenever possible, and having a lot of fun along the way. We create products we love and hope will be of benefit to others.


Genuine UV Red Seaglass $134.30




Hailing from a mind-spinning variety of original sources, authentic sea glass comes in every color of the rainbow and each shade in between, manifesting in an astonishing array of configurations and forms; so naturally, certain surf-tumbled treasures are less common than others. 

Indeed, while all genuine red, orange, yellow and exquisite amberina sea glass is exceptionally rare, scarcer still are uranium-infused pieces that glow when exposed to ultraviolet light. Given these facts, the fourteen stunning surf treasures used to create this handmade locket represent the most intriguing of my collection. 

Smoothed, fabulously frosted, and shaped into myriad tiny triangles, rectangles, circles, and teardrops (measuring anywhere from one-half-inch tall and one-third-inch wide to one-quarter-inch tall and one-quarter-inch wide) only by time, the surf, sand, and salt, these stunning ocean gems have been upcycled into a unique, opera-length fillable locket necklace. 

Handmade with a focus on highlighting the innate beauty of this autumnal prism glass and designed to be filled with whichever pieces best match your mood or ensemble, the sublime ultraviolet gems that fill this larger locket represent almost every conceivable shade of red, yellow, and orange, including rare amberina, characterized by a striking blend of distinctive tones of orange, yellow and red. 


Girl and horse art $26.62 - $131.89



Girl and horse, a field of horses, child wall art, horse art, love of horses,

Title: “DREAMS OF HORSES reproduction print of a pastel painting by Laurie Shanholtzer.

~ In the morning mist, surrounded by beautiful horses, the little girl is filled with joy~

Choose either rolled thick canvas print or Enhanced Matte print
Exceptional color. Estimated time for 1st detectable fading, indoors: 100+ years.

Print size is ½” longer and wider than the image size, allowing a 1/4"border for framing! Archival for 150 years!
The watermark will not appear on your print.


I Love The Woman I've Become Short Sleeve T-Shirt $42.35



❤ THIS LISTING
I Love The Woman I've Become Short Sleeve T-shirt

❤ Empowering T-shirts - Feminist Tee, Women Power Shirt, Women's T-shirt, Graphic Tee, Me Too Shirt, Women's Rights Shirt, Feminist Gifts
An empowering T-shirt unites women and shows the world you can overcome! 

A graphic tee speaks volumes without you having to say a word and gets your message out there loud and clear. I hear ya sister.
We can only thrive and live our best lives when we speak out and especially during the pandemic, positive affirmations are a fantastic way to get through difficult days with a smile on your face.


Purple Peony Flower Printable Artwork $5.75



Vintage Cottagecore Botanical Purple Peony Flower Printable Artwork. Great gift for her!

Beautiful vintage illustration of a Peony by Anselmus BoΓ«tius de Boodt (circa 1500s). Print at home wall decor.

Accent your home with this eye-catching rustic flower print by a famous Belgian naturalist. Great gift for housewarming, nature lovers, and cottagecore lovers. Create your own beautiful, unique space with this one-of-a-kind wall decor. Beautiful and unique gift for under $5.

About the artist:
Anselmus de Boodt was a Flemish humanist, mineralogist, physician, and naturalist. He was born in 1550 in Bruges, Belgium. De Boodt also made many watercolors of native and exotic animals and plants. He filled twelve volumes with 728 illustrations of quadrupeds, reptiles, birds, fish, insects, and plants.


Wedding Decoration. Napkin Rings $15.40



Napkin is about 42 mm (1.65") inside diameter, and about 30 mm (1.18") wide.

Handmade from polypropylene rope (3mm), cotton yarn.
A nice-looking, handmade napkin rings set (6 pcs in a set).

It can be a wonderful wedding table decoration!
Elegance on your table!
Great gift!


Actlive Life You Got This Gift Box $93.16



Delight a friend, thank a bestie, wish your sister happy birthday or cheer a fitness partner on with a carefully curated deluxe box of exercise goodies and motivational words. It's the perfect gift for any woman who enjoys fitness or is setting new healthy goals for herself! A $100 Value.

Box includes:
- You Got This Button: The Sound of Positivity
- Bodyweight Exercise Card Set
- Grace & Stella Eye Masks (12 Pairs)
- Note to Self: Motivational Pencils (Set of 7)
- Fun Notebooks with Positive Messages, 3.9" x 5.5" (Set of 2)
- Post Sweat Refresh Body and Facial Wipes
- Pair of Wigwam Socks
- Motivational Stickers (Set of 2)
- 30-Day Fitness Challenge


Handmade custom junk journal $31.39



You deserve to record your personal or travel memories and photos in this beautiful interactive journal. It is called "Lettres Francaises" which is French for "French letters". 

It is a completely handmade junk or memory journal with pockets using decorator French papers and featuring lots of vintage images of beautiful women. 

There are several letters inside that have French writing on one side and a blank page on the backside for your notes. 

There are lots of blank pages for you to add your own embellishments, tuck in receipts, and photos. The pages have antique lace and rhinestones to accent the vintage nature of this journal. 

There are vellum cover pages and vintage rose images throughout this journal. If you want a unique handmade gift for a friend, this is it. It is the only one made.

It takes about a week to make each of these completely unique handmade art journals. The cover is painted metallic pink and has an image of pink roses with glitter on it. This journal closes with a silver heart charm and a blue ribbon. It will fit into a backpack or your luggage for that special trip.

I hand-make almost everything inside; the envelopes, the tags, the tip-out pages, and two decorated paper clips to hold your place. Every page is a wonderful artistic surprise. There are 15 pages inside.


Raw Triangle Diamond Slice Ring $129.47



Natural Genuine Beautiful Raw Rough Diamond Slice in Triangle Shape mount in 925 Sterling Silver.

Ring Size is 6.5 US Size, Resizable for free. Kindly drop an email or add a note while buying for resizing the ring.

This ring can be gifted as a proposal ring to your girlfriend, or as an Anniversary Gift, Best and worth buying for a person who is very fond of raw diamonds.

All of my Diamonds Comply with UN Kimberly Regulation Process, Conflict Free Diamonds.


MyTVLife Commemorative Certificate $30.19


We mark our life events in many ways, and we all remember where we were when we witnessed historic events unfold on TV. MyTVLife brings these memories together so you can commemorate a birthday, wedding day, or another life event by seeing exactly what the country was watching that day–and even that very moment.

MyTVLife provides a decorative certificate including:
• What was on all the major broadcast TV stations at the moment of your birth or other events, with synopses as provided by TV Guide
• The prime-time shows that aired that night
• The TV Guide "Editor's Choice" or "Close Up" that day (e.g. "Who shot J.R.?")
• The Top 10 TV shows that season or that week
• Noteworthy new shows that premiered that season
• A thumbnail image of that week’s TV Guide cover

The certificate will be printed on heavy-stock gloss paper and mailed to you flat.


The Brockton Mk2 | Brass Smoking Pipe with Lid $117.36



Engineered for a silky smooth smoking experience, the Brockton Mk2 strikes the perfect balance between style and substance –– a one-of-a-kind, mid-century-inspired metal smoking pipe. Oozing timeless style, it adds a unique and eye-catching element to your smoking pipe collection.

Offering convenience like no other, this pipe both lights and smokes from the underside, meaning you’ll never have the concern of burning your fingers again. The implementation of this feature makes the Brockton Mk2 the first-of-its-kind design. Show up with this rare and unseen metal smoking pipe piece and be the envy of your peers!

● We only use the most premium quality brass components to craft an incredibly durable smoking pipe. Unlike traditional designs, the entire pipe is constructed purely of brass –– creating an undeniably sturdy structure that will stand the test of time.


Silver Circle Pendant $60.44



She loves the simple things yet enjoys a bit of bling. A modern woman with a bohemian heart. For all she does and all she is to you, you anticipate the light shining in her eyes when she opens her gift of love from you.

- sterling silver gemstone circle pendant with silver chain
- choice of gemstone (pick from dropdown)
- pendant measures 1.25" in diameter
- sterling chain measures 20"
- lobster clasp closure
- resin and gemstone chip fill


Wood Smoked BBQ Kit 8-piece - Grilling Gifts For Men $60.49



We believe that life’s flavor comes from actual connections, richer experiences, and clinking cups over meals that tell a story. That's exactly why we started Cooking Gift Set Co. Each kit is 100% designed by us and assembled in California.

If your dad enjoys cooking over an open flame, this 8-piece kit includes everything he needs to transform his gas or charcoal grill into a backyard smoker. With 3 different wood varietals to sample from, he'll find his signature smoke that will take any meat, fish, and veggie recipe to the next mouthwatering level.

This kit includes:
∙ Stainless Steel Smoker Box
∙ All-Natural Cherry Wood Chips
∙ All-Natural Hickory Wood Chips
∙ All-Natural Apple Wood Chips
∙ Specialty Meat Thermometer
∙ Hickory Smoked Sea Salt
∙ Grill Scraper & Bottle Opener
∙ Signature Instruction Packet*


Semi precious stones with silver and brass & ceramic $12.10



Semi-precious stones with silver and brass & ceramic/crystal accents - earrings, bracelets, necklaces
Handmade item
Materials: Stainless Steel
Gemstone: Agate
Jewelry type: Earrings
Style: Art Deco


Vintage Murano Decanter Set $49.69



Vintage Murano Decanter Set
Italian Glass Decanter & 6 Glasses
Liqueur Set
Decanter with stopper 8.5ns tall
Good vintage condition
Some glasses are rubbed, I've taken pics of the affected areas


Sea Foam Sea Glass Necklace $42.35 - $44.77



This shimmering, silver chain necklace has a gorgeous sea foam sea glass pendant that captures the calm and serene feeling of the beach. Sea foam sea glass is an uncommon color, that ranges from green to blue with varying color intensity. With the minimal wiring wrapping and dainty chain, this necklace is the perfect everyday necklace, as its colors can go with any outfit!

The sea glass used for the pendant of this necklace is approximately 5/8 in width and length. Remember, this is an approximation. The actual size of your sea glass may vary slightly! The 18-inch silver-plated chain has a pretty shimmer that makes this necklace lovely for special occasions or as a gift for someone who loves the beach. This length, also known as "princess," is a universal and versatile option that looks great with almost any neckline.

As a beach combing enthusiast, it is so important to me that all the sea glass used is authentic, wave-tumbled sea glass. After finding the pieces, I clean and polish them to prepare them for wire wrapping. I design each piece based on its own unique color and features to highlight the beauty of the sea glass.

When you hold your pendant to the sky and the sun shines through, you can truly enjoy the magnificent color of the natural phenomenon that is sea glass.

In order for glass to become sea glass, it undergoes years of being broken and tumbled in the ocean to transform its hard edges and shiny surface into a round, frosty stone! Each piece of glass endures its own journey, so no two pieces will ever be the same!

The innate uniqueness of sea glass makes it a very charming and thoughtful piece of jewelry.


Intention eBook | Intention Workbook $12.27



Just 5 minutes of planning can help you set better intentions. Purchase this journal and:

1. Take a break to journal and set intentions for 30 days.
2. Document your accomplishments and assess your life changes.
3. Finally, achieve your goals! You are the master of your fate.

Journal includes:
*Assessments for money, career, and relationships.
*30 daily check-in pages
*Lessons learned to review your 30-day intention journal
*Encouragement and next steps.
*Email for support along the way.


Anklet - .925 Silver Chain Anklet $48.34



This brand new anklet is a genuine stamped .925 sterling silver ankle chain. This anklet is a 9-inch chain anklet with an additional 1-inch extension. It features a genuine .925 sterling silver heart charm with sparkling clear genuine Swarovski Crystals! The flat heart charm measures approximately 9 millimeters and the chain has a spring-ring closure. This pretty ankle chain is sure to be noticed and admired whenever it is worn!


Cat Ball Cave For Cats $78.64



Our Cat Ball® cat bed is modern pet furniture, a padded cat cave with two openings, offering your cat privacy and comfort.
The Cat Ball® is made of six panels, fully lined and the seams and two openings are finished with bias tape.

This bed is made with a rustic woodgrain fabric that has a scratched-up look and is lined with a coordinating plaid. The fabrics are 100% cotton and are made by Riley Blake.

The Cat Ball® cat bed is flexible, washable, and foldable. Cats will smash it, sit on top of it, hide in it, and sleep in it. It's a great prop for cute cat photos.

WILL MY CAT FIT? Yes, your cat will probably fit. We regularly see 18 and 19-pound cats using this bed. Remember that cats like small spaces!
IS THE CAT BALL WASHABLE? Yes, but you need to follow our instructions. Wash it alone. Only use cold water. Never use bleach. Tumble dry on low setting only.
HOW BIG IS THE CAT BALL? The Cat Ball® has two openings, one large and one small. They measure about 6" and 10". The bed diameter is 17", and the height is about 16".
WILL MY CAT USE THIS BED? Does your cat like boxes, tunnels, and small spaces? If your cat seems to be claustrophobic, don't buy this bed, but if your cat likes cave-like things, he/she may enjoy the bed. If your cat does not respond, contact us for some tips and tricks. Occasionally, a cat never figures the bed out and we accept a return, but usually, it just takes some experimenting and time.


Lucky Pocket Rock $20.57



Keep this rock in your pocket, purse, bag, etc, and if you have a yes or no question, ask it, then pull the rock out: the "hot" desert side is a "yes" and the "cold" winter side is a "no."

Use on any occasion.

Rocks in this shop are acrylic-painted and coated with outdoor spray varnish. Acrylic paints are long-lasting and pigmented; spray varnish is water and weather-resilient, making them perfect for stone crafts.


And so we have come to the end of another gift guide. Keep an eye on my blog if you don't want to miss the next one.

If you have some free time on your hand, and you feel like reading some more, check out a few of my previous gift guides.

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

Renata (Seadbeady)

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Saturday 26 September 2020

Where To Find Handmade Sustainable Fashion Items

Hi There..... Are you looking for Handmade Sustainable Fashion Items?

Does it also make you happy to find that there are more and more shops that make sustainable fashion items? There would be a time that people didn’t care much about the how and why. Well, at least that is how I remember it from my past. People weren’t that much aware that things like Sustainable fashion mattered. But have I got a secret for you. It does. πŸ˜€

Today we have to take into account not only how we style ourselves but also what shops select to make their clothes off.

The problem for me is that before I can do that, I will first have to find my perfect fashion style. I dropped a lot of weight these past few years and that makes me lost again. Can you see the giant pile of fat behind me trying to keep up? πŸ˜‚

No, seriously, my head still hasn’t adapted to my new body. Sometimes I still see myself as that chubby woman I was for so many years. πŸ˜‰

Would you like to know more about my weight loss journey? Maybe you should read the blog I made on that a few weeks ago. https://seadbeady.blogspot.com/2020/07/how-my-gastric-bypass-turned-my-life.html

Although I have to say, there is one disadvantage of getting skinnier at a certain age. When your face gets less round, the wrinkles get more visible too. I hate that part, even though people say I look younger now. I shouldn’t be unhappy though because people still estimate me about 5 to 10 years younger. 😍

It has to be something I inherited from my dad. I still remember my mom always wanting my dad to grow a beard. Without his beard, he would look so much younger. My mom said that one time when they were having a walk. People would mistake my dad for my mom’s son. Impossible because I had no brothers. Ok, at least not that I am aware of. πŸ˜‚

So here I am, still looking for that perfect dress for me. The most important question is what kind of dress fits my new body type best.

Wikipedia’s classification talks about 5 different body sizes.

V-shapes have smaller buttocks, bigger chest, and wider shoulders. This is a more male shape and doesn’t fit me one bit.

Hourglass shapes are significantly narrower in the waist than in the chest region. Nope, that is not the one I resemble either.

The Apple shapes have a wider stomach region than their hip section. Also, more of a masculine figure, so I pass on this one too.

Then there is the Pear, Spoon, or Bell figure with a wider hip section than the upper body. This may be a more feminine shape, but it is not mine either.

Last but not least, the Rectangle, Straight or Banana shape with relatively similar hip, waist, and shoulder sections. I almost thought there was nothing in it for me, but this is the one. 😍

Ok, I have bored you enough with chitchatting about myself. Time to tell you something about this Etsy shop I came across a few days ago. I was so impressed by their clothes I asked them if I could write a blog post for them. πŸ˜„

They believe that all women have an Inner Muse, and that’s why their shop name is LeMuse. It’s a family business that was born years ago. They are proud to be a part of sustainable fashion and are glad to be using natural fabric in their creations. Their passion is all about making natural, comfortable, and minimalist clothing. They want to make women feel wonderful, radiating, and elegant without harming our precious environment.

Let me show you some pretty things they have in their store 😊

Women Winter Dress, Black Sweater Dress


Women Red Top, Long Sleeve Top


Wool Sweater, Loose Sweater


Deep Blue Dress, Sailor Dress


Women Cardigan, Teal Cardigan


Those are my picks for today..... So tell me what you think about them..... Do you love them as much as I do? 😍

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 a message at seadbeady@telenet.be 😊

Wednesday 8 July 2020

Where can I find some stunning handmade earrings

Hi There..... Do you like jewelry?

What a stupid question..... Right..... Who doesn't like jewelry..... I suppose there will be some people who don't but most of us do πŸ˜ƒ

Ok..... I have another question for you..... Do you like handmade?

I do..... I am a big fan of all kinds of handmade items and as some of you know I am very creative myself..... There are a lot of good reasons I could mention why you should choose handmade over machine made..... It's a labor of love..... Every piece is unique..... The artist will be thrilled when you choose to buy from him or her..... I could go on naming reasons for hours but there's a good chance you could fall asleep reading..... And I still have a lot to tell you πŸ˜„

But first I wanted to show off these earrings I received from Curpic..... Gorgeous..... Right..... No, I wasn't talking about myself but about the earrings of course πŸ˜€


I know that you probably haven't heard that name before..... It's Susana's Etsy shop from Ireland..... She is inspired mostly by nature and animals..... She likes to create special things and her main goal is to make her customers happy..... What more could you want πŸ˜ƒ

And it wasn't just the earrings but also the way they were packed..... In a beautiful white box


They could be the perfect gift for someone..... A Christmas gift maybe..... What? Too soon..... Ok, that may be just a tiny bit too soon..... But as Franz Liszt said 'Beware of missing chances..... Otherwise, it may be altogether too late someday'  😍

But before you decide to buy these..... Let me show you some of the other beautiful handmade items she has in her shop πŸ˜ƒ

Mint green natural granite summer earrings


Handmade autumn earrings, burgundy flower


Autumn Leaf necklace - Woodland Autumn Fall leaf necklace


Blue moon and white leaf pattern earrings


RHEA shell fan polymer clay sea earring


Small canvas painting - Spring sakura Fuji landscape


Christmas Gingerbread House Necklace


Square Portugal blue tile earrings, azulejo blue tile


DAPHNE in mint green Starfish polymer clay


She also created a 15% coupon code for you..... Isn't that great.... So when you do think of buying something from her shop just follow the link below to immediately get the discount πŸ˜ƒ

https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/Curpic?coupon=SEADBEADY


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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