Sunday 27 August 2017

Seadbeady's Finds on Etsy - Flower Photographs

Do you know the song If a picture paints a thousand words

Such a wonderful song and great lyrics. That's what I was thinking of when I was making this blog for you. Don't you just love flowers and pictures of flowers? Especially the close-ups like these I found on Etsy today.

Flowers are not only admired for their beauty but some varieties are very much loved for their amazing scents. Like roses, Jasmine, Violets, Lillies, and so much more beautiful scents. I bet everyone must have used some kind of flower perfume one time or another.

I even read the book series Flowers in the Attic by Virginia Andrews. I am not one who reads a lot, but I just couldn't keep away from this series. And I cried my eyes out, not literally off course.

But as you might have read I am much more in to beading lately and since recently blogging too. So here are those gorgeous flower pictures I have been rattling about. 😁

Flower Print - Pink Stocks Fine Art Photograph

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/234772675/bloem-print-roze-voorraden-fine-art-foto?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=photographs&ref=sr_gallery_46

Red Rose Print, Rose Photo, Rose Photograph Decor

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/206159529/rode-rose-print-rose-foto-rose-foto?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=photographs&ref=sr_gallery_36

Dandelion Photograph. Macro Photography. Close Up Dandelion

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/485671591/paardebloem-foto-macrofotografie-close?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=flower%20photographs&ref=sr_gallery_1

Flower photograph, pink and gray, mauve, rain drops

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/56496446/bloem-foto-roze-en-grijs-mauve-regen?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=flower%20photographs&ref=sr_gallery_5

Pink Daisies Floral Photograph, Ethereal, Pastel, Pink

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/181536082/pink-floral-foto-madeliefjes-ethereal?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=flower%20photographs&ref=sr_gallery_18

Vibrant Blue Flower Photograph, Fine Art Photography

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/511321804/levendige-blauwe-bloem-foto-fine-art?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=flower%20photographs&ref=sr_gallery_30

Pink Flower Photograph, Ranunculus Still Life, Floral Art Print

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/189261783/roze-bloem-foto-ranunculus-stilleven-art?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=flower%20photographs&ref=sr_gallery_37

Contemporary Spider Gerbera Flower photograph

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/41057881/verkoop-hedendaagse-spider-gerbera-bloem?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=flower%20photographs&ref=sr_gallery_14

Nature Photograph - Peony Photograph - Flower Photograph

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/66216830/natuur-foto-peony-photograph-bloem-foto?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=flower%20photographs&ref=sr_gallery_19

Photography card-Fine art photography-Nature photo-Zinnia card


https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/200280146/fotografie-kaart-fine-art-fotografie?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=flower%20photographs&ref=sr_gallery_11

Hope you enjoyed those picks.........I know I did.........Until next time.........Have a great day

Renata (Seadbeady)


Saturday 26 August 2017

Seadbeady's Wedding Jewelry Shop

Ahah did you miss me - no - maybe just a little bit

Had my granddaughter over yesterday, she's 1.5 years old,  and I was so tired but fulfilled at the same time. She is so adorable and super energetic 😊

Actually I wanted to tell you about my new Etsy shop. I decided to take the wedding jewelry out of my Seadbeady shop and put it in a new shop SeadbeadyBridesJewel

So that the beautiful brides to be don't have to search through the huge pile of listings from my Seadbeady shop. Haven't got loads in it at the moment. Still in the moving process. So at the moment some are in my Seadbeady and some have moved to my new shop. It's a time consuming process cause I am updating them at the same time. I know it's my own fault 😅

Here are some items I already moved to the new Bridal shop:

White Bridal Jewelry for Her Statement Gemstone Bead Necklace


https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/539825766/witte-bruids-juwelen-statement-edelsteen?ref=shop_home_active_3&langid_override=0

Summer Wedding Layered Bracelets, Beadwork Statement Jewelry



https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/552527819/zomer-bruiloft-gelaagde-armbanden?ref=shop_home_active_5&langid_override=0

White Beadwork Jewelry, White Wife Gift, Layers Beads Jewelry for Her



https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/552192407/witte-kralenwerk-juwelen-wit-vrouw?ref=shop_home_active_9&langid_override=0


Elegant Jewelry Beige Necklace for Summer Wedding



https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/552316405/elegante-juwelen-beige-ketting-voor?ref=shop_home_active_8&langid_override=0

Summer Wedding White Beadwork Jewelry, Seed Bead Necklace



https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/538558516/zomer-bruiloft-witte-kralenwerk-juwelen?ref=shop_home_active_6&langid_override=0

At the moment I have 9 items in my shop - but no worries I will make it to more than 30 in a few days - so keep track of my new shop if you are a bride to be. I have a lot of unique one of a kind jewelry pieces that only you could be wearing on your wedding.

Hope you enjoyed .........Until next time.........Have a great weekend.........

Renata (Seadbeady)

Wednesday 23 August 2017

Seadbeady's Finds on Etsy - Belgium

Today I decided to make some promotion for my fellow country shops - All made in Belgium

The state Belgium was founded in 1830 after the Belgian Revolution, when it separated from the Netherlands. But Belgian history goes much further back. In the prehistoric time the land was populated by different Tribes, like for example the Nervli and the Eburones under Ambiorix reign.

Some facts about Belgium:
  • Belgium has more than 800 kinds of beers.
  • Per year Belgium produces 220,000 tonnes of chocolate.
  • The first skyscraper to be built in Europe was built in Antwerp in 1928.
  • Adolphe Sax invented The saxophone was invented in the early 1840's in Dinant.
  • A few famous Belgian companies: Côte d'Or, Neuhaus, AB Inbev, Spa, Materne, Vandemoortele, Natan, Delvaux,...
And last but not least these Belgian Shops I picked for you. 

Black and White Handmade Lampwork Beads

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/546989945/witte-zwarte-kralen-handgemaakte?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=&ref=sr_gallery_13

Asymmetric Tunic with Graphic Prints - 100% Cotton

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/238070009/asymmetrische-tuniek-met-grafische?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=&ref=sr_gallery_43


Carved Candle with led light, decorative Candle

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/482678683/carved-kaars-carved-kaars-met-led?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=&ref=sr_gallery_20


Panda charm, beaded panda, panda keyhanger

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/277403570/panda-charme-beaded-panda-panda?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=&ref=sr_gallery_25

Skull and Flowers Poster - Yellow Roses

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/188798521/schedel-met-bloemen-poster-gele-rozen?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=&ref=sr_gallery_39

Personalised, Custom Made Horseriding Fleece Sweater

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/467763794/gepersonaliseerde-paardensport-fleece?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=&ref=sr_gallery_29


Trendy Leather Tote Shopper Bag - Eco Friendly and Handmade

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/232343184/trendy-lederen-shopper-eco-vriendelijk?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=&ref=sr_gallery_40


Wooden Greating Card - Break-Out Viking Boat 

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/175266418/houten-wenskaart-break-out-vikinger-boat?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=&ref=sr_gallery_36


Blue Pattern All Stars, Diamond checkers sneakers, pastel All Stars

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/387335948/blauwe-selectievakje-patroon-converse?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=&ref=sr_gallery_45


Cat Art Print, Sphynx the cat, geekery whimsey kitty

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/176453339/kat-art-print-tattoo-affiche-sphynx-de?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=&ref=sr_gallery_23

And believe me there is still soooo much to find on Etsy. I could go on - not for hours - but for days showing you. But can't have you falling asleep on me now can I ?

So we'll call it a day........Hope you enjoyed reading.........Until next time

Renata (Seadbeady)

Tuesday 22 August 2017

Confessions of a Seadbeadaholic part 5

Last time I told you about my Fimo episode. Haven't made any more beads lately, but that doesn't mean I will never make them again. Never say never, that's something my husband always says. Actually he says it in Dutch "zeg nooit nooit" .

In my surfing I also discovered the art of beading. Surfing on the internet off course, although I did surf ages ago. Well not that long but I was 22 when I attended a Windsurfing Camp. Nope I am no longer a spring chicken. Ok if you really wanna know I am 54. Eek yes stop reading all the rubbish of this stupid old lady haha.

So now for the ones that are still interested 😁
Here is one channel on youtube that blew my mind away:
https://www.youtube.com/user/Beading4perfectionis
Really you should go and check it out. And I also discovered a magazine that really inspired me
http://www.facetjewelry.com/magazine/bead-button
You might as well check that out at the same time 😎

At first I started with pretty cheap beads I found in the Veritas (Belgian shop) from Gütermann size 9


And I made of lot of pieces with them. Like this one that I made in 2013 😀


The necklace wasn't too bad but a terrible picture again. It's only since 2 years that I have been working hard on improving my pictures. Let me show you one that's in my Etsy shop now and a bit similar to this one.


https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/486821866/kralentouw-juwelen-zus-kralenketting?ref=listings_manager_grid

You could say that there is a slight difference between those pictures. I know what shop to pick if I had to choose between these two pictures. Wouldn't you??

But at the time I didn't see it, don't ask me why? Maybe I was a little too subjective?
So I opened an Etsy shop, thinking my pieces would be good enough to sell.

Eh noooo, off course not. So after half a year of waiting for my first sale I decided to close my shop again.

And I am ending my blogpost too for today.......Until next time.......Hope you enjoyed reading

Renata (Seadbeady)



Sunday 20 August 2017

Seadbeady's Finds on Etsy - Girls Dresses

Time for some more Etsy finds. Today it's all about Girl Dresses.

Aren't they super cute those little girl dresses. I have a sweet granddaughter of one and a half and I just love seeing her in a dress. And I am sure all you grandmothers are like me when you go shopping for clothes. You have to tell yourself noooo this time I am gonna buy something for myself. But I know those cute dresses are so irresistable.

Ah yes a bit of history first maybe. In the Ancient world both men and women wore a similar garment that resembled a dress and was in general called tunic.

From this tunic the dress developed into cassocks, worn by both female and male priests
.


And into Fustanella, worn by soldiers


An ancient Greek Tunic inspired an early twentieth gown designer to create the Delphos gown.


In the 19th century Dresses increased dramatically to the hoopskirt and crinoline supported styles.
Since the 1970's, no one dress type or lenght has dominated fashion for long. Short or ankle-lenght they all appeared side by side in the fashion magazines and catalogs.

Nowadays you can find a lot of girls dresses that are very much influenced by trends in adult wear.
But I have bored you enough with history - I know - you wanna see those cute little dresses I chose for you 😮😮


Girls Flamingo Party Dress Girls Dress Birthday Dress

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/490605628/meisjes-flamingo-partij-jurk-meisjes?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=girl%20dress&ref=sr_gallery_35


Ankara Girl's Dress sizes 1 month - 14 years, Matching Adult Dress

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/240599017/ankara-girls-jurk-maten-1-maand-14-jaar?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=girl%20dress&ref=sr_gallery_38


Girls Dress Vintage Retro Hippie Flower 70's 60's Dress

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/532046853/meisjes-jurk-maat-3-4-jaar-vintage-retro?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=girl%20dress&ref=sr_gallery_46


Crochet girl dress, handmade dress, girls clothes, child dress

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/290142961/haak-meisje-jurkje-handgemaakte-jurk?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=girl%20dress&ref=sr_gallery_37


Red baby dress, Baby girl dress. Baby girl dress special occasion dress

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/503388569/rode-baby-kleding-baby-meisje-jurkje?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=girl%20dress&ref=sr_gallery_28


Flamingo dress - girls dress - party dress - flamingo clothing

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/541721733/flamingo-jurk-meisjes-jurk-partij-jurk?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=girl%20dress&ref=sr_gallery_23


Baby Clothes, Baby Girl Outfits, Baby Girl Dresses, Baby Girl Gift

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/516968288/meisje-van-de-baby-kleding-baby-girl?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=girl%20dress&ref=sr_gallery_28


Girls Dress, Summer Dress, Art Deco Print, Retro, Kids Clothes

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/463358943/meisjes-jurk-zomerjurk-art-deco-print?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=girl%20dress&ref=sr_gallery_25


Girl's Dress, Jungle Animal Print Dress, Child's Dress, Handmade Dress

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/502912762/girls-jurk-jungle-dieren-print-jurk-kind?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=girl%20dress&ref=sr_gallery_20


Amazing Bow Sequin Flower Girl Dress Tulle Party Tutu Birthday

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/524429808/amazing-bow-sequin-flower-girl-dress?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=girl%20dress&ref=sr_gallery_4

You have to admit they are all super cute..........Hope you enjoyed reading.........Until next time 😀

Have a great day

Renata (Seadbeady)




Friday 18 August 2017

Confessions of a Seadbeadaholic part 4

And it's story time again today.

The wire necklaces I made were ok. But that's definately not the end of my bead quest.
I was thinking what if I made my own beads with Fimo Polymer Clay. Then my necklace would be even more special.

So I started experimenting after a quick glance on the internet. Couldn't be that hard I thought. Haha wrong off course. I rolled my beads - nothing wrong at that time. But then they needed to bake in the oven. Ok no problem, I took some tooth picks and pushed them in the clay. But none of the clay beads kept their shape when being pushed on the tooth pick. But I managed to get them shaped again more or less. And in the oven they went.

Great my first badge was ready. After they had cooled down I put on the varnish and waited for a day to let them dry. Finally the next day it was time to get them of the sticks. What did you think happened? The sticks where stuck - couldn't get the beads off. There they went, all in the trash can. 😢

So I decided to buy this book on Bol.com - they even still sell it :)

https://www.bol.com/nl/p/making-jewelry-from-polymer-clay/1001004010363347/

After a bit of training I succeeded into making some reasonably nice beads. Like the ones in this necklace I still have 😊


But I must say making those beads is pretty labour intensive. First softening the clay and making shapes or mixes with them. Then rolling out the beads. And the step that I didn't know about before was putting them in the fridge for about 15 minutes to harden the clay again. And I used special bead baking pins to put the beads on. So then they went in the oven for 35 minutes.

After they had cooled down I put on a first coating with varnish. Then I had to wait until next day to put on the second coating. And finally the third day I could take them of the pins and start to use them in my jewelry.

Some people liked and others did not. And I did sell a few on markets. Yes indeed always enough to cover my costs and buy a few new materials. But I wasn't getting rich - no way. My business was still bringing in just enough to buy me some more beading stuff. And I was still happy with that.

The end for now - gonna tell you more about my bead addiction later

Hope you had fun reading.......Until tomorrow......Have a great day

Renata (Seadbeady)

Thursday 17 August 2017

Seadbeady's Finds on Etsy - Scarfs

Today I wanted to show you some more of all the wonderful handmade things you can find on Etsy. 

Ok you can have a guess on what my feature item is this time.

It is a part of an outfit. Both women and men wear them.
They can be long or short. You have them in silk, wool or cashmere.
Nooo not socks - have you ever worn silk socks ? I don't think so 😏

Ah you got it indeed scarfs. Or you could have read the title maybe 😕

Scarfs can be tied in many ways including for example the pussy-cat bow (tied under your skin), the square knot (decorative knot that forms a square shape), the cowboy bib (surely everyone knows what cowboys wear), the ascot knot (a mans neckband with wide pointed wings), the loop (has no ends), the necktie (something that makes men uncomfortable lol), and the gypsy kerchief (Gypsy women head scarf).

In Ancient Rome a scarf was mostly worn by men and used to wipe the sweat from the neck and face in hot weather.
The scarf became a real fashion accessory by the early 19th century for both men and women. By the middle of the 20th century, scarves became one of the most essential and versatile clothing accessories.

I have lots of scarves in my closet in many different colors. They make such a wonderful addition to your outfit. And in winter time they are so warm and cosy. And most important if you gain or lose a few pounds. No reason to worry the scarf will still fit.

Here are some of the examples I found.



Long silk scarf ' Trees in blue ' hand painted scarves

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/125106329/long-silk-scarf-trees-in-blue-hand?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=scarfs&ref=sr_gallery_20


Chunky knit cowl scarf,  wool knit cowl with soft faux lamb lining

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/163359650/chunky-gebreide-cowl-sjaal-snock-wol?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=scarfs&ref=sr_gallery_22


Infinity Scarf / Chunky Knit Scarf / Winter Shawl / Loop Scarf 

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/246819608/infinity-scarf-chunky-knit-scarf-winter?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=scarfs&ref=sr_gallery_47


Felted Scarf, Ruffled Wavy, Holes Fringes Scarf

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/180410987/aangepaste-volgorde-gevilte-sjaal?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=scarfs&ref=sr_gallery_38


Cranberry Knit Scarf Knit Infinity Scarf Chunky Winter Knit Scarf

 https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/199110058/cranberry-gebreide-sjaal-breien-infinity?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=scarfs&ref=sr_gallery_23


Handmade Grey Shawl "Charming rose", Knitting Russian Shawl

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/511352624/handmade-grey-shawl-charming-rose?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=scarfs&ref=sr_gallery_32


Winter scarf knitting kit , Scottish tartan infinity scarf , stripy scarf

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/257444342/winter-scarf-knitting-kit-scottish?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=scarfs&ref=sr_gallery_15


Fancy Shawl Scarf in Rainbow Colors Bleu Red Purple Pink

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/260979748/omslagdoek-sjaal-stal-rainbow-blauw-rood?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=scarfs&ref=sr_gallery_32


Mens scarf, winter scarf, infinity scarf, mens winter cowl scarf

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/210377177/heren-sjaal-met-winter-sjaal?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=scarfs&ref=sr_gallery_12


All Eyes, Kids Shawl. Double Warm Jogging Fabric Scarf for Boys/Girls

 https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/168152394/all-eyes-kinder-shawl-dubbele-warme?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=scarfs%20kids&ref=sr_gallery_7

Did you know that handcrafted products are green. Handmade work takes less energy than a mass production assembly line, which makes it better for our environment.

Hope you enjoyed.......Be back tomorrow.......

Have a lovely day 

Renata (Seadbeady)



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