Saturday, 1 June 2019

Introducing you to - Arinka Soap

Hi There.....How is the weather over there?

It's gonna be a pretty hot weekend here in Belgium especially for this time of year 😃

We will probably be going out for some drinks today on a sunny terras with a parasol above our heads of course. We don't want to get al sweaty no way.

But who knows maybe you do.....but that's ok cause I have the perfect solution on how to get freshened up again afterward 😉

So let me introduce you to Arinka Soap today.

Yana, the shop owner, started as a soap maker in 2005. At the high school for soap makers, she learned the art of making soap. She attended creative workshops and contests and even won some of those contests.

To share her experience she started organizing her own workshops in 2013. This way she came across the charity organization "Renaissance" (back then it was called "Rogolevich"), and started selling her soap in order to contribute to this charity.

So you will probably be wondering what this charity is all about 😦

This organization helps children with informational support and assists in preparation of the medical profiles and arranges to fundraise for patients that suffer from serious liver diseases.

This way Arinka Soap was born, named after her sweet daughter Arina. She started doing workshops and fairs for the charity and the project became a success.

So a few days ago I received a beautiful flower basket from this lovely shop 😃


Beautiful isn't it.....and the soap smells so great.....it's just the perfect gift for every woman. 

But let me show you some more of the things she has to offer.

The Eiffel tower


https://arinkasoap.be/nl/zeep-souvenir/353-de-eifeltoren.html

Soap "Football" 


Handmade soap "owl lady"

https://arinkasoap.be/nl/voor-kinderen/373-handgemaakte-zeep-uli-dame.html

Soap with a picture in a frame


Handmade soap Bouquet of Roses

https://arinkasoap.be/nl/home/435-handgemaakte-zeep-bloemen-boeket-rozen.html

Birth set - Baby welcome gift

https://arinkasoap.be/nl/47-bedankjes

Tenderness apricot soap

https://arinkasoap.be/nl/biologische-zeep/383-de-tederheid-abrikozenzeep.html

Handmade soap - a bottle of beer

https://arinkasoap.be/nl/voor-mannen/71-fles-bier.html

Happy birthday cake

https://arinkasoap.be/nl/18-gelegenheidscadeau?p=2

Her soaps are all so beautiful and cute that I found it super hard to choose.....but don't let that stop you from buying from her shop. 

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

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 😊
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Saturday, 25 May 2019

Introducing you to - Flick

Hi There.....Do you know what hashtags are?

Nothing to do with drugs no worries 😁

Actually, the # sign on your keyboard is called a hash mark. But Social Media turned this sign into a symbol used with a tag in order to get found better on searches. For example, the hashtag #jewelry allows people to find all the posts that have been made or tagged with this hashtag in it.

So recently I had the chance to try out Flick, an Instagram hashtag research platform, that helps its users organically increase their following and engagement on Instagram.

Now that was something I couldn't refuse cause that is exactly what I am trying to do recently. I have already grown my Instagram following to about 2.400 but I really would like to have many more.

I know a girl cannot have too many followers 😎

So the graph below shows you what you get when searching the hashtag jewelry for instance.

But this is not where it ends cause you can go much further than this and do so much more advanced searches. These advanced searches are the ones that truly set Flick apart. The platform allows you to discover new ultra-relevant hashtags on which your target audience engage.

The Flick team realized that one of the biggest issues when researching hashtags is the fact that you always end up stumbling on the same hashtags. So they added an expand hashtag feature.

As the graphs below that show you what you get when using this expand feature. So after my first search on jewelry, I selected shopsmall.

When you use the expand function, you get the following graph

And the wonderful thing of all this is that you can even export all these hashtags to your Instagram.

Super handy.....don't you think so 😃

Their advanced search features include 3 different filters:

  • Limit.....This allows you to control the number of hashtags Flick outputs on searches.....from anywhere from 5 to 50 hashtags
  • Number of Posts.....You will be able to filter your search to find hashtags that have a certain number of posts on them.
  • Number of Average likes on top posts.....You will be able to filter your search to find hashtags on which the ranking posts get a certain amount of average likes. 
And don't worry that you might find it all too complicated cause they have guided video courses, a comprehensive collection of articles on how to use the platform, interactive tutorials, and a help center. 


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

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 😊
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Sunday, 19 May 2019

Introducing to you - Pixgrade

Hi There.....Are you on Instagram??

I am and I like it a lot. But I found it hard sometimes to get my pictures the way I want them to be. So I got the opportunity to try out some presets from Pixgrade 😊

Never heard of it I suppose.....no problem, cause I am gonna tell you all about it.

Pixgrade is all about upgrading your pics with one click with presets that are compatible with the free Adobe Lightroom mobile app.

But I can hear some of you thinking.....what in the worlds name are presets 😦

They are a set of editing adjustments from Adobe Lightroom to get the same adjustments for all your pictures. Adjustments like contrast, highlights, shadows, exposure and lots of other options.

So these adjustments are all put into a preset so that you can adjust your pictures with just one click.

Doesn't that sound fantastic?? 😍

Pixgrade has different packages on offer compatible with the free Adobe Lightroom mobile app:

Insta Favorites.....This is one of their bestsellers. These presets are inspired by one of the most used color gradings by famous Instagrammers and Instagram influencers. They match perfectly with outdoor traveling, city and fashion shots.
You get a variety of 8 presets. Below you can find 2 examples.


Minimal Whites.....These presets will give your pictures a modern, bright and white aesthetic look. They will match with many different types of pictures. You get a variety of 12 presets. Below you can find 2 examples.


Minimal whites for men.....These presets will give your pictures a modern, bright and white aesthetic look. They will also match with many different types of pictures. You get a variety of 9 presets. Below you can find 2 examples.


Beauty Blogger.....These presets bring perfect grading styles for your blog and your Instagram feed. They are specially designed for Beauty bloggers but are also perfect for fashion, wedding, newborn, and product shots. You get a variety of 12 presets. Below you can find 2 examples.


Digital Nomad.....These presets turn every picture into an eyecatcher. They focus on natural tones, thunder blues, teal, and orange vibes. They are perfect for holiday pictures, beach and city bloggers, travelers and of course digital nomads. You get a variety of 9 presets. Below you can find 2 examples.


Bright Indoor.....These presets are designed to bring more exposure and a warm glow to your pictures. They are great for indoor and underexposed pictures. You get a variety of 9 presets. Below you can find 2 examples.


Those are only examples off course. You can find much more info on the Pixgrade website.

Would you want this for your pictures?? I know I would for sure 😃

Hope you like my blog post.....Until next time.....Have a great weekend
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 😊
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Saturday, 11 May 2019

Pre-Summer Sale at BeadworkSeadbeady

Hi There.....Are you enjoying the sun out there?

I am but it's still a bit cold here in Belgium. But that didn't hold me back to buy me a new dress yesterday 😀

And that was not the only thing, I also bought a summer blouse and a pair of pants.

But as I was thinking of summer coming soon, I was also thinking that it has been a long time ago since I had a sale in my shop. So I decided to make a pre-summer sale with a discount of 15% for a minimum purchase of 30 Euro.

Also, am trying out new pictures as my main picture on Etsy to stand out more from the crowd and give a hint on how my jewelry is made.

What do you think does this picture make it clear that my jewelry is made with thread 😨


So what do you think do you like the one above better or this one below.....the one I used before 😮

Please let me know what you think.....I would so love to have some feedback or suggestions from you on how to do better 😃

Did you know it is better to spread putting on new listings over a few days if you can and not put them all on the same day?

It is also important to give shop updates on a regular base like at least once every 2 or 3 days so I've heard. You can use photos from your workspace or a picture of some work in progress or maybe some tips on how to use your items 😊

Another thing that people doubt if it makes a difference is the description of your item. Not everyone may read all the things you put into this.....but it may be important for the few people that are genuinely interested.

So this may be a great time to show you what's new in my shop and what is still to come. Below are 2 items I still need to list in my shop.




And here are some new things that I have already listed in my Etsy BeadworkSeadbeady shop 

Romantic Necklace, Extravagant Jewelry for Her


Beadwork Necklace, Autumn Necklace for Women


Best Selling Jewelry, Lightning Necklace Gift for Her


Beadwork Necklace, Autumn Necklace


So let me know what you think of my beadwork jewelry pieces.....and if you do take a look at my shop, let me know what you think I should make more of in the future. I am always curious to know what other people think 😉

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

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 😊
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Saturday, 27 April 2019

Seadbeady's Finds on Etsy - 6

Hi There.....How is the weather over there?

It's not that great over here cause there is no sun shining at the moment only clouds and we are having a lot of wind too. But no worries the weather doesn't have to be great to be able to talk about fashion lol 😉

And you know what the great thing is here in Belgium? We have shoes for every type of weather. So what would you say if I would give you some history on shoes first 😊

According to Wikipedia, the earliest known shoes are sagebrush bark sandals dating from 7000 or 8000BC. They were found in the Fort Rock Cave in the US state of Oregon in 1938.

The worlds oldest leather shoe was made from a single piece of cowhide and laced with a leather cord along seams at the front and back. And it was found in Armenia in 2008 and believed to date to 3500BC.

Must be exciting if you can find something that is so old.....I sometimes wonder how it would be like to be an archeologist 😁

So let me ask you.....do you have a lot of shoes.....and do you actually wear them. I know a lot of people that just can't help themselves and keep buying more and more.

No, no not me I only have a few. So if you think you have too many you are gonna have to restrain yourself when I show you what I selected for you this time on Etsy 😏

Rose glitter flats, Rose gold flats, Red rose shoes



Goldendoodle Sneakers, personalized dog canvas shoes



Hungarian Kalocsa Embroidery Flip Flop 



Harry Potter shoes / heels * * * uk sizes 3-8 * * 



Bohemian Greek Sandals, Ankle Strap Sandals



Clogs white



Star brooch shoes. Sneakers



Wedding white sandals, Greek leather sandals



Brown en GREEN TREE of LIFE barefoot sandal



ANA PLATFORM Peep Toe IVORY, Ecru, Lace Platform Wedge Lace Up



And were you able to restrain yourself?? Or did I inspire you to go and find your own pair of shoes 😃

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

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 😊
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Saturday, 20 April 2019

Introducing you to - RoseVershelvt

Hi There.....Are you a fan of handmade items?

Yes.....Great cause I have a lot of friends and acquaintances who make their hobby or even a living out of handmade. Well, at least they try, cause it is absolutely not easy to compete with the big shops out there 😅

I have introduced a lot of shops from Etsy to you already but never have told you much about Etsy itself.

It is a worldwide platform where you can find unique and creative products as well as vintage treasures. The platform brings us shops in contact with a million buyers that are looking for something unique or different with maybe a personal touch to it.

But let me tell you a bit about the shop I chose for today RoseVershelvt.

The shop owner has been making clothes for many years for friends and family including custom orders. She became to love it so much that she decided to open her Etsy shop in November 2016.

In her shop, you can find nightwear, lingerie, and clothing that is comfortable to wear in the daytime or to sleep in. She designs and makes her own patterns and also loves to crochet. She puts a lot of love and care in everything she creates.

So let me show you some of the things you can find in her shop 😃

White lace top, French lace top



Shorts - Red shorts elasticated waist



Mint Green Top nightwear



Black Playsuit, Playsuit, Sexy Playsuit



Crochet Yellow Bralette, Yellow Crop Top



White Jersey Cotton/Cotton Anglaise lace Nightwear



Pink Print Sarong Wrap, Beach Sarong



Black Lace Top, Lace Top, Stretch Lace Top



Peach Chiffon Nightwear Gypsy/sleepwear 



Marl Grey playsuit, Jersey Cotton Playsuit, Playsuit



Those are some great finds? Don't you agree? I especially like her sleepwear 😍

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

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 😊
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Saturday, 13 April 2019

Introducing you to - PAKcommunicatie

Hi There.....Are you on Instagram?

I am and I actually am starting to like it more every day 😃

I do remember how hard I found it to be in the beginning. I just didn't know where and how to start. I do feel like I am slowly getting the hang of it now. But recently I came across this website https://pakcommunicatie.nl/. They offer online training on Instagram and Facebook.

I can hear you thinking though.....Isn't Instagram something for young people? But I can't agree with you on this, especially not when you have a small shop or brand to represent. They say that it is the fastest growing Social channel these days 😄

Can you imagine this was my first Instagram post


I didn't use any tags.....haha.....but I did get one comment from a friend 😉

So I decided last week to take PAK's advanced Instagram course. The training program consists of seven different modules.

1. Social Selling
This module is about establishing (new) online relationships through Instagram: social selling. What is the point of social selling? and what to look out for with social selling on Instagram.

2. Determining strategy
What do you intend to use Instagram for and how to accomplish that? Your Instagram strategy is a part of your social media marketing plan and depends on your business goals. But how to determine your strategy?

3. Social Media Calendar
Having a business takes time and you are already busy with a lot. Logical that you can't always reflect on every passing moment when you should interact on the Social Calendar. You get a handy calendar to keep track and find content for these days.

4. Working with Influencers
The power of influencer-marketing is that the influencer has a one on one relationship with the target audience of your brand. Working with influencers is something that attracts a lot of businesses, but not every influencer will be fit for your brand.

5. Making Ads
Instagram offers a lot of different ways to advertise. Through advertising, you expand your reach and the name of your business or brand. With your story, you could reach more customers and make sure your target group gets involved with your brand. How to make good ads on your Instagram?

6. Instabots and fake followers
What are instabots and why are they used? What about your fake followers and fake likes on Instagram? How to recognize those?

7. Trends and figures Instagram 2019
If you have a business profile then you can view your statistics on Instagram. You get information about the demographic data from your followers, what pictures score the best, what is the best timing for your posts and how large your range was in the past week. This information is very handy and we will learn everything about that in this module.

I have to say I learned a lot of things I didn't really know before. And they explain it with a lot of examples. You know I have always had a business profile but it was just now that I learned that you could view your statistics. The course was very detailed.....so if you ask me.....it was money well spent 😃

One down point maybe for you is that the course is in Dutch. But maybe some point in time they will start translating it to English.

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

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 😊
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