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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Poem - Will there be a tomorrow

Hi There.....How are you feeling today?

I sure hope you are alright.....I am not sick just a bit down because of all the restrictions because of the virus. 

I cannot see my kids and granddaughter for a few weeks or months maybe.....I Can't say that things like that make me thrilled 😭

I am happy in a way though that my parents don't have to go through this.....I lost my dad when I was only 22 and my mom died 2 years ago. But I can very much understand that people worry about their moms, dads, or grandparents.

So what better time than today to make a poem for you 😊

But first, it would be best to take a book and read a bit or take your phone and play a little game.....Give me some time to still make this poem.....That way I can go get a cup of tea.....But be sure to be back in time 😋

Picture by https://pixabay.com/nl/users/hcshearer-3885785/

So here it comes.....

Will there be a tomorrow

Birds still fly outside my window

Outside the sun is still shining

Doesn't every cloud have a silver lining

In my heart I know that is true

Then why am I feeling so blue

I know this craziness all will pass

Kids will go back to class

We will not have to stay in anymore

Life will go back to what it was before

But the question is who will I miss

That I so still wanted to kiss

Will we feel  empty inside

Eyes red from the tears we cried

Or will we go out of our mind

For those who were left behind

So for all people around the globe

I send you all strength and hope

That we get through these times of sorrow

And that there will be a tomorrow

You weren't expecting that now were you.....Me being able to write a serious poem  😋 

I haven't done that for a while and it made me have to dig deep.....I have a bit of a problem now.....I am going to have to ask my hubby to fill up the whole now.....My back hurts from all this digging  😖  

Come on now.....Did you really think I could stay serious forever?  😂  

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

Renata (Seadbeady)

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What is the best product for dry eyes?

Hi There.....Do you have problems with your eyes?

I don't mean things like being farsighted or shortsighted.....But more things like regular eye infections.....having a burning sensation or painful eyes 😢

I get that easily.....I, for instance, am very vulnerable for eye infections and have the feeling as if there is something grainy or sand in my eyes. It's somewhat a vicious circle because when I get that feeling of having something sandy or grainy in my eyes.....I tend to rub my eyes to get it out.....Obviously, that doesn't work.....The only effect it has is that my eyes get infected and red.....I know it's so stupid.....But hey that's me haha 😁

But have you ever heard of the dry eye syndrome?

It is associated with symptoms like irritation, redness, discharge, and easily fatigued eyes.....Sometimes it can cause Blurred vision too.

If you are the curious type.....Somewhat like me.....You might wonder what causes it 😕

You can get dry eyes when the eye does not produce enough tears or when the tears evaporate too quickly. This could be the result of wearing contact lenses, allergies, old age, medication sometimes and numerous other reasons.....It's an extensive list 😦

I had the symptoms actually a long time before I knew where it came from.....Knowing it is one thing but it also seems to be hazardous for your eyes.....It can lead to tiny wounds on the surface of the eyes......So I thought it would be best to do something about it.

Recently I had the opportunity to try out the Similasan Dry Eye Drops

https://www.mysimilasan.com/producten/droge-ogen/

What the product promises to do.....Takes effect rapidly.....Hydrates, Calms, and Sooths.....Once opened they are sustainable for 3 months.....Only the best natural ingredients.....Your vision stays clear.....Easy drip head without the use of other tools.....It can be used in combination with contact lenses.....High-end Swiss quality.

Sounds great doesn't it 😃

So what did I think of this product.....Oh my, such a relief.....They really deliver on that promise.....When I put them in my eyes the sandy feeling is instantly gone and I have no allergic reaction to the drops whatsoever.....Once a day usually does the trick for me.....Maybe one little downside is that it is hard to get the drops out in the beginning.....But I found the trick to get them out alright.....I hold the bottle steady with my left hand above my eye and tap on the side of the bottle until the drops come out.....There is a solution to all problems.....Ok so far for my motivational quote for the day haha 😂

They have a lot of other products and not only for dry eyes.....Here are some other products you can find on their website 😊

DRY EYES EXTRA COMFORT EYE DROPS FROM  SIMILASAN

https://www.mysimilasan.com/producten/droge-ogen-extra-comfort/

SIMILASAN OPTIMOIST Cleansing Wipes

https://www.mysimilasan.com/producten/droge-oogleden/

SIMILASAN OPTIMOIST DOUBLE ACTION DRy And Irritated eye SPRAY

https://www.mysimilasan.com/producten/droge-ogen-spray/

Hay fever eye drops from SIMILASAN

https://www.mysimilasan.com/producten/hooikoorts/

Red eyes eye drops from SIMILASAN

https://www.mysimilasan.com/producten/rode-ogen/

SIMILASAN cleansing wipes NR. 1 for PINKEYE

https://www.mysimilasan.com/producten/ontstoken-ogen/

COMPUTER EYES EYE DROPS FROM SIMILASAN

https://www.mysimilasan.com/producten/computer-ogen/

SIMILASAN COMPUTER EYES 2IN1 SPRAY

https://www.mysimilasan.com/producten/computer-ogen-spray/

So if you are suffering from one of the above.....Don't hesitate to try them out.....They are of a very fine quality😄

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

Renata (Seadbeady)

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What are some great cities to visit in Europe?

Hi There.....Do you like to travel?

I love traveling but I hate airplanes.....Ok, I admit I am scared in an airplane.....But I have been on them a few times just because it is so much faster and on some occasions cheaper even 😁

Actually, I would love to go on vacation by train for once.....Just sitting on the train and watching the landscape is something I would really enjoy.....And I wouldn't have to conquer my fear of flying 😊

So there is a good chance that we might go to the south of Spain by train at the end of this year.....Although there is something that might spoil the party.....My husband has to go to his doctor next Friday to get the result of his foot scans.....He might need to get new surgery on his foot and then we won't be able to go 😱

The positive about this is that we don't spend the money and can save it as an extra for our next trip.....You see every negative has a positive somehow.....All you need to do is find it 😋

I do have a few trips on my bucket list though.....I would love to go to Lisbon Portugal one day.....It has centuries of history and tradition and it is said to be one of the most captivating cities in Europe.....And the weather is great there too 😀

picture from skitterphoto on Pixabay

But it does have a big negative for me.....It is called the city of seven hills.....They say no matter which way you go it always feels as if you are walking up.....That is a big problem for me because of my knee prosthesis.....My knee never went back to the way it used to be 😧

Another city that is on my list is Paris.....I went there on a school trip when I was about 14 years old.....It seems like ages ago.....Must be because it was in the previous age 😂

But there are a lot of things I still remember from my trip.....Going to the Louvre, The Gardens of Versailles and also Montmartre that was my favorite and something that really inspired me.....Especially the Painter's Square.....It's a place where a lot of artists come together to sell their paintings or maybe make a painting of you while you are there 😊

Picture from yongyong park on Pixabay

There is still one more city on my bucket list and that is London.....I also went there on a school trip the year after I went to Paris....I still remember a lot from that trip too.....Like going to the museum of Madame Tussaud where you can see the wax figures of a lot of famous people from history or films.....I also very much remember the museum of science and going to the theatre.....But the one thing I still want to experience is London shopping.....From the luxury shops to the retail or outlet shops and to the market for a few bargains.....Who doesn't love a good bargain 😋

Picture from snowyraphael on Pixabay

So tell me what's on your travel bucket list 😀

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

Renata (Seadbeady)

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DIY How can I make a 2 drop peyote bracelet?

Hi There.....Are you creative? 

I am way too creative for my own good.....There is not enough time for me to do all the things I love to do. 

At the moment I am most into beading and since I haven't done so before.....I thought this might be a great time to share a beading pattern with you 😊

Pattern 2 drop peyote (18 cm or 7.09 inch)

It is best to use Toho or Miyuki beads size 11 to get the best results

You'll need a slide clasp that is approximately the same width, or slightly more narrow than your bracelet band.

1. Pick up a bead and go through it again to make a knot. This will be your stop bead. 
   
   
2. Pick up another 11 beads so that you have 12 in total (stop bead included).
   This will be your first row, and you now are starting your second row. 
   
   
3. Pick up 2 beads and pass your needle through the 3rd and 4th bead of the first row.
   
   
4. Pick up 2 beads and pass your needle through the 7th and 8th bead of the first row. Pick up 2 beads and pass your needle through the 11th and 12th bead of the first row (as shown on the image below).
   
5. The second row is ready now and you are starting the 3rd row now. 
   
   
6. Pick up 2 beads and pass your needle through the 3rd and 4th bead of the second row.
   
   
7. Pick up 2 beads and pass your needle through the 7th and 8th bead of the second row.
   
   
8. Pick up 2 beads and pass your needle through the 11th and 12th bead of the second row. (as shown in the image below).
   
9. Repeat this pattern until you have a length of 16.5 cm or 6.50 inch. Make sure to always pull tight your wire to get nice and even beadwork. 
   
   
10. Attach the slide clasp by picking up 2 beads and pass through the first metal ring on the clasp from front to back. Pick up another 2 beads and pass through the 3rd and 4th bead of your end row (as shown on the image below).
11. Pick up 2 beads and go through the second metal ring on the clasp from front to back. 
    
    
12. Pick up another 2 beads and pass through the 7th and 8th bead of your end row. 
    
    
13. Pick up 2 beads and go through the third metal ring on the clasp from front to back.
    
    
14. Pick up another 2 beads and pass through the 11th and 12th bead of your end row.
    Make sure to pull your wire tight to make the closure fit tight. (as shown in the image below).
    
15. Pass through these last beads and metal rings again in the opposite direction to make sure the thread is secure. 
    
    
16. Attach the clasp on the other end the same way you did on the first end of the bracelet. 

And finished.....It's that simple 😋

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

Renata (Seadbeady)

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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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My opinion on two products of the Vichy gamma.

Hi There.....Do you take care of your skin?

I do because I think it is very important but then again I am no spring chicken 😀

Although I have to say that I started with a day cream when I was a bit before 30.....Some people are starting to see the first signs of aging as soon as in their 20s but it all depends on your skin type and your genes play an important role in this too. 

So I occasionally do product testing and recently I got the opportunity to review two products of the Vichy gamma. 

Vichy Pureté Thermale 3-in-1

https://www.vichy.be/nl/gezichtsverzorging/make-up-verwijdering-3-in-1-purete-thermale/p14595.aspx

What the product promises to do.....It is cleansing milk, lotion and eye cleaning product all in one. It removes all traces of make-up and impurities in a single step. It is enriched with Captelae, a natural shea butter extract against pollution. It makes your skin feel soft and fresh. Its fluid and velvety non-greasy texture make it suitable for even the most sensitive skin.

Sounds like a great product now doesn't it 😊

My own findings of the product are that it does exactly what it promises to do. I myself have very sensitive skin so I have to be careful when choosing products to cleanse my skin. But this 3 in 1 product is so easy to use and it makes your skin feel nice and soft. The only negative.....that is actually a positive for most but not for me is that it puts a kind of layer on your skin and it prevents the special salve that I need for my Rosacea to penetrate my skin.

Now now there is no room in my blog for dirty thoughts.....I know what your twisted mind is thinking now but.....Let's keep it clean haha 😜

Vichy Neovadiol Substitutief Complex Day Cream

https://www.vichy.be/nl/gezichtsverzorging/substitutief-complex-droge-huid-gezichtsverzorging-vanaf-de-menopauze/p17150.aspx

What the product promises to do.....It is an anti-aging Day Cream for the Dry Skin.....For menopausal women who seek to combat the effects of hormonal relaxation.....Things like loss of density, volume, freshness, and radiance. It has a non-greasy melting texture.....It recovers the vitality and density of the skin.....Restructures the volume and restores natural luminosity.

This is what every (ancient) woman.....or man would want.....Is it not 😉

Since I have Rosacea and I am getting a bit older I find it hard to find a good day cream that helps my skin and I must say.....no no I want to say this of course.....I am very happy with this cream.  It's a pretty thick cream but it is easily spreadable and absorbed quickly by the skin.....It doesn't make my skin feel greasy and I do have the impression that my skin looks better. Also, my skin is so soft and smooth now .....I just love it. And after having used it for every day the last month the jar is not even halfway.....So it's economical in use too. The only disadvantage for me is that it has a weird smell that I don't like.....But after a minute or 2, it fades away.

Did you know that if there is a constant odorant in a room that our brain starts to perceive it as decreasing over time and it is as if the smell seems to fade.....So if your dog shits in the room for instance and you leave it there for a while, you should get used to the smell.....Or you could just clean it up 😁 

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

Renata (Seadbeady) 

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