Saturday, 2 November 2019

How to stand out on a special occasion or wedding

Hi There.....have you had enough of all that cheap jewelry you see everybody walking around with?

Wouldn't you rather stand out with a very special piece of jewelry?

Well no need to look any further cause I have some beautiful pieces I want to show you 😁

Recently someone made a remark on my blog post that my title was not catchy at all. Well, it was anonymous but I still thought ok let's see if I can find a way to improve myself. So if you are reading this now.....what do you think is my title better now?

I am actually happy to get that kind of remarks cause I am always looking to improve myself or maybe I am just a bit crazy or who knows it might be both or there is another option I might be crazy not to take on any advice I get 😏

Did you know that there are many cultures that use jewelry to ward off evil? So if you don't own any it is time for you to buy some.....no time like the present 😁

Ok, let's see if I can find other reasons to get you past that threshold.

Did you know that making jewelry to me is more than just a passion? It is actually some kind of therapy for me ass well. I have a lot of joint problems as some of you know but what most of you might not know is that even though I take a lot of painkillers I still have to deal with pain on a daily basis. Making jewelry takes my mind off that pain and gives me a sense of accomplishment.

Ok, enough now I have tested your patience long enough.....let me show you some of my own handmade beadwork jewelry

Evening Outfit, Romantic Bracelet



Wedding Anniversary Gift for Wife, Green Beadwork Jewelry



Embroidered Bracelet, Chunky Red Jewelry



Bead Rope Necklace, Evening Necklace



Layered Bracelet, Elegant Women Bracelet



Yellow Necklace for Her, Glass Bead Jewelry Gift



Xmas Gift for Women, 21st Birthday Gift for Her



Niece Gift from Aunt, Beadweaving Jewelry



Beadwork Bracelet with Maze, Delicate Bracelet for Evening



Pink Necklace for Friend, Women Jewelry with Leafs



So let me know what you think of my jewelry and the way I present it now and who knows maybe next time you will see that I have taken on your advice 😃

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 😊
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Saturday, 26 October 2019

Seadbeady's Finds on Etsy - 11

Hi There.....Do you like to be creative?

No??? Really?? Ok stop reading and start being creative.....why??? Cause I am gonna show you some creative goody's today.....no, no food-related goody's.....if I made you hungry too bad cause there is gonna be no recipe here.....this is not a food blog 😁

I am actually too creative for my own good cause at the moment I am having some problems with my shoulder, a small tear in my tendon, and the pain has made me beadless.....haha bead less of course.....I have enough beads to supply me for the next years.....but don't tell that to my hubby 😂

Yes, I am well aware of the fact that I am a seedbeadaholic.....no need to worry.....and no I do not need a cure.

Did you know that standing naked in the shower beneath a stream of hot water makes your mind wander which is good for your creativity? A lot of solitary activities seem to sparkle the creative mind such as daydreaming or taking a walk.

I found on the internet that creative people have a short attention span, are easily distracted, and tend to talk to themselves more often.

true, true, not true......oh yes ok I admit the last one is also true.....I do tend to talk to myself but I am certain some of you also do this 😉

So let me show you some of the creative supplies you can get on Etsy

Natural Rhodonite Jasper Agate Highly Polished Round Gemstone


https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/718136130/natuurlijke-rhodnite-jasper-agaat-zeer?ref=shop_home_active_2&pro=1

DMC Petra Crochet Thread - Yarn No.3 - No.5

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/250917295/dmc-petra-haak-wol-garens-no3-no5-no8?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=&ref=sr_gallery-3-25&bes=1&col=1

Braided nylon 0,8 mm-1M of 10m


Dried Flowers, 54 Types Of Botanicals, Edible Flowers



Pebeo Porcelaine 150 Ceramic Outliner Paint 20ml

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/666876966/pebeo-porcelaine-150-keramische-outliner?ref=shop_home_active_12&crt=1

20 LIBERTY fabric Tana Lawn 5" x 5" Patchwork Charm Squares

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/537683861/20-liberty-stof-tana-gazon-5-x-5?ref=shop_home_active_19&crt=1

SPIDER SILICONE MOLD soap bar mold 5OZ resin plaster

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/666088144/spider-siliconen-mal-zeep-bar-mould-5oz?ref=shop_home_active_60&pro=1&frs=1

25/50/100 pieces Cupcake Wrappers Cases Vine Lace Holder

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/520857346/2550100-stuks-cupcake-wrappers-cases?ref=shop_home_active_3&crt=1

Pink Bunny Washi Tape Set of 5 Tapes, T031

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/730622028/roze-bunny-washi-tape-set-van-5-tapes?ref=shop_home_active_10&frs=1

Brass stamp for leather embossing with hammering handle



So come on confess.....did I make you itchy to start being creative? Or are you already a creative soul and have I inspired you to give in some more to that addiction 😊

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 😊
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Saturday, 19 October 2019

Seadbeady's Finds on Etsy - 10

Hi There.....Do you have kids?

So do you celebrate the days leading up to 5 or 6 December?

We do here in Belgium mostly on the morning of the 6th of December. I know it is pretty soon to be talking about this but it won't be long before he arrives here on the steamboat. It seems like he is coming earlier every year.

Last year was the first time we set up presents for our granddaughter who was about 2.5 years old then. We had her sleepover a few days before the 6th and it was so much fun to see her so surprised that on the spot she had put her small boot there were gifts now too. Not sure if they even were for her 😊

I still remember those moments when I was a kid although it is a long time ago. I even found a picture of me and my both sisters on the morning of Saint Nicholas. I am the one in front of the picture reaching out to the chocolate figurine.


Aren't we the cutest haha 😉

So I thought why not show you some of the handmade toys you can find on Etsy.....better sooner than later right. And why not on a budget maybe so I chose to select everything beneath 30 Euro.

Magical, Mythical, Story Stones, Set, Storytelling Stones

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/477967253/magische-mythische-verhaal-van-stenen?ref=shop_home_active_34&sca=1

Wooden train with carriages (custom colour choice) - Wooden toy

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/486374309/wooden-train-with-carriages-custom?ref=shop_home_active_5&pro=1

Horse Piem - My Krissie Dolls



Forest animal finger puppets. Felt finger puppets. 5 forest animals

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/486594528/bos-dieren-vinger-marionetten-voelde-me?ref=shop_home_active_50&crt=1

Memory game monster painted abstract art

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/186827740/geheugen-spel-monster-verven-abstracte?ref=shop_home_active_90

Personalised Tin Marching Drum, musical instrument

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/543570484/gepersonaliseerde-tin-marching-drum?ref=shop_home_active_3&crt=1

Doll house bag Unicorn, fabric doll house, Unicorn toy



11.5 x 10" Weaving loom kit for beginners, hand weaving loom



War World Gaming Gutrot Greenskins Full Team- 28mm Scale


Doll dress, Paola Reina, Minouche doll, Cortese Les Cheries



And what do you think of my selection.....see anything you like? 😃

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 😊
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Saturday, 5 October 2019

Introducing you to - Aloeverademallorca (3)

Hi There.....Have you missed me?

I was in Center Parcs in De Eemhof last weekend and didn't have time for blogging as you can imagine. I was there with my husband, daughter, son in law and my granddaughter. I had a great time swimming, walking, playing with my granddaughter but afterward, my muscles were completely sore and stiff.  😭

 Haha.....I know crying won't make the pain go away. 

 But in the package I was gifted this summer by Aloeverademallorca there was a product that could make me feel better. 

Aloë vera hot/cold gel with chili oil and 83 % aloë vera


This is what Aloeverademallorca says about their hot/cold gel:

 The combination of the Aloë Vera gel with chili oil and menthol provides a warm and comfortable feeling. It relaxes the muscles in for instance neck, back or legs. The cold and hot effect relieves your tendon or joint pain.

 So I tried it out and was pleasantly surprised by the menthol scent of this product. That is a big plus for me cause I hate it when everybody can tell when you use this kind of produce. Must say I have no complaints about this gel cause for me it did as promised. It eased my pain after a few minutes and I felt a lot better. 

 Today I wanted to show you some of the other things they have in store for you 😊

Aloë vera juice 250ml



You can read more about their after-sun product on my blog on the 24th of August
If you want you can read more about the company on my blog on the 4th of August

And stay tuned to find out more about the other 2 products I received.

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, 22 September 2019

Seadbeady's finds on Etsy - 9

Hi There.....Are you preparing for Fall?

I don't know actually if I will ever be prepared for that season cause it is not really my favorite. Although I think it does have some good things too.....like the colors for instance and seeing new collections of clothes for the season in shops.

Before my gastric bypass, I didn't really care that much for new clothes.....the only thing I did find interesting were shoes cause no matter how much my weight was they would always stay the same size. Oh yes, and accessories, of course, like scarves they would always fit no matter what.

Ah, I bet you want to know what my weight was before and now. I went from 108 kg down to about 67.5 or 68 kg now 😁

It has been a year and a half now since I took that step and I haven't regretted one single moment. And my eating habits have changed a lot. The most positive thing about it is that I don't crave things that hold too much sugar anymore.....There are a lot of things that I don't even like anymore that I used to love eating. And I am not interested in learning to eat them again. The more I stay away from sweet things the less I crave them.....It takes discipline but I know now that I never wanna go back to the way I was 😰

But let's talk about my favorite thing about autumn.....The colors for this year's Fall Fashion.

This is what I found on Vogue Italia about it 😊
  • Whisky brown: a warm, enveloping hue, just like the famous liquor. Its natural nuances remind of wood’s veining. Sies Marjan, Calvin Klein, Chloé
  • Cherry red: a “full-bodied” color, ideal to enhance velvet, tulle and satin. Ideal for elegant, retro-feel looks. Bottega Veneta, Oscar de la Renta, Givenchy
  • Digital blue: the color of almost all social networks. A color that evokes technology, and the future. Perfect for all cyber girls. Stella McCartney, Marni, Prabal Gurung
  • Fuchsia pink: it’s still one of the favorite hues with designers. Exuberant if worn from head to toe, or as a creative detail. Ulla Johnson, Valentino, Alexander McQueen
  • Lavender: also called “lilac”, it’s a pastel tone that, unlike pink or baby blue can add character to a statement or intricate outfit.Acne Studios, Gucci, Miu Miu
  • Orange: Fall’s symbolic hue, it will stand out with all its “vitaminic” effect. Dare to wear an orange suit to fight the dropping temperatures. Lanvin, Moschino, Prada
  • Sapphire yellow: to uplift classic patterns, like florals or checks. Balenciaga, Versace, Michael Kors Collection
  • Olive green: apparently subdued, it is similar to military green but has a golden undertone.

  • Marble gray: it’s the new black, perfect from am to pm, from office suit to cocktail dress. Louis Vuitton, Alexander Wang, Valentin Yudashkin
  • Silver: shiny and with a mirrored effect. On elegant metallic silver dresses or couture overcoats. Alberta Ferretti, Giorgio Armani, Balmain

So here are a few things I found on Etsy for the coming season 😃

Boho sweater cardigan with floral velvet sleeves in copper



Long-sleeved Hoodie, Cowl Neck, Festival Hood Top

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/629501390/lange-mouwen-hoodie-cowl-nek-festival?ref=shop_home_active_75&crt=1

Blue Blouse Women, Dolman Blouse, Batwing Blouse

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/668075283/blauwe-blouse-vrouwen-dolman-blouse?ref=shop_home_active_144&frs=1

Jennifer Fuchsia Lace Dress


Sweater, Crochet sweater, Womens sweater, Boho sweater


Hippie Hoodie Fleece Lined Patchwork


White, Green, and Yellow Splattered Kimono Wrap


Large Size Tunic HO200GBT6 Women Plus Size


Grey Ribbon Skirt Extravagant Long Skirt Loose Flowing skirt



Eco Faux Leather Silver Dress Hoodie Shining Reflective


So tell me is fall your favorite season or not? And let me know what you think about my selection for this week 😃

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 😊
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Saturday, 7 September 2019

Introducing you to - Katsign

Hi There.....Are you a fan of cats or maybe even a cat lady?

I am just crazy about those little creatures.....but I am also a big fan of the bigger types of cats as long as they can't get to me lol 😁

That is why today I want to introduce you to Katsign

She makes the most beautiful pictures of cats. Her object is to catch that natural look that portrays the character of the cat. She has had tons of experience.....that is why she speaks their language to get them in a relaxed pose in front of the camera. She strives to get the perfect picture in a relaxed way.

She has been in the press on numerous occasions and her pictures have been published in magazines.
Last year she received the first-ever European Photographer Label as a European Cat photographer.

In short.....she is amazing 😊

But that's not all she also makes all kinds of cat stuff. Cute and fun things made out of pure felt and 100% cotton. Things like jewelry with all kinds of animals, cat baskets, clutches, purses, keychains, brooches, and so much more.

Most recently she added special Cat T-shirts for women to her shop. Super soft in a mix of bamboo (70% bamboo and 30% biological cotton) and Fair Wear. They are being handprinted in London and for every T-shirt she sells a part gets donated to the World Land Trust to protect endangered species.

Don't you just love it when people come up for a good cause.

So here is a selection I made of her pictures and the things she makes


Cover for Iphone 8 - handmade by Katsign



Ipad cover or document folder - handmade by Katsign


Bamboo t-shirt


T-shirts ​(collection Mimi-Mua - Firenze (IT))



Cat mug

https://www.katsign.be/uploads/2/5/9/5/25955560/20171122_moki_purr03%C2%A9katsignlr.jpg

Geometric cat rack


Bracelet with cats pattern and strass
(collection Mimi-Mua - Firenze (IT))


Katsign 100% organic catbag

https://www.katsign.be/katccessoires.html

Kittiekee - handmade by Katsign


That is pretty cool.....don't you agree 😚 Be sure to follow her on Facebook if you like her style.

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 labour 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, 24 August 2019

Introducing you to - Aloeverademallorca (2)

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

 The last few days have been really good here in Belgium and the weather also looks promising for the next days to come.

 Yesterday I went to Planckendael with my hubby and my granddaughter. We had such a good time with her. She is 3 years old and she is super sweet at times. Let's not talk about those other times lol cause yes she does have those moments too 😅

 You can find some of the pictures I took on my Instagram profile. And if you follow me you will also know when there is a new post on my blog. 

 It wasn't until I came home in the evening that I noticed that I had a bit of a sunburn. Not bad at all but I instantly thought about the products I was gifted by Aloeverademallorca. The package also contained an after-sun product. 

So I instantly applied it and it was very refreshing and fast-absorbing in my skin. And it didn't feel greasy or sticky at all. 

 Don't you just hate it when something feels sticky and greasy 😖

 And since I recently read that even low levels of UV light can also have an effect on your skin balance, I didn't think twice about using it. The smell was also very pleasing and not too harsh. 

 This is what Aloeverademallorca says about their after-sun lotion:

 It cools down and heals your entire body with vitamin A, vitamin E and Panthenol. Panthenol regenerates the skin after sunbathing and hydrates the skin. It can also be used as a body lotion. 

 Did you know that there is a Belgian company - https://www.aloeverademallorca.be - that distributes the products from the Aloë Vera de Mallorca farm?

 You can read all about that in my blog on the 4th of August

And if you hurry you can also benefit from the fact that a lot of their products are on sale at the moment 😃

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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