Tuesday 5 September 2017

Seadbeady's Finds on Etsy - Lampwork beads

If you could name one thing you would always be happy with to get as a small gift.......What would it be? Some people would have to think about that question. Others like me would have their answer ready in a second.

Maybe you could guess what mine would be? It's not that hard cause I use them almost every day. Yes them so it's almost always more than one. And some of you might also know that I am quite addicted to them. 😀

Beads off course in all kinds of sizes and shapes. I already have a nice collection in my closet.......but there is always room for more 😏

Have you ever heard of lampwork beads? They are beads made of melted glass that is formed by blowing and shaping with tools. They require a lot of technique and some are really works of art.

Today I chose some lovely beads from Etsy shops to show to you.


Lampwork Bead Pair - Shimmer in pink. Lampwork glass beads



Lampwork Beads Saltwater Blue per bead



Large Hole Tribal Beads, Bead Set, Lampwork Beads



Metallic lampwork beads - set of streaky yellow mirror finish glass beads



Four Glass Beads - Heart shaped beads in Grey - Handmade Lampwork



Sapphire blue lampwork beads, glass bells 10mm, handmade flowers



Bright Lampwork Beads, Crystal Lampwork Beads, Lampwork Bead Set



Green Glittery Flower Lampwork Bead



Small Core Artisan Bead SRA Lampwork Beads BHB



4 Blue Lampwork Glass Beads 8 x 12 mm Rondelle Glass Beads


They all look wonderful don't you agree? If I would ever win the lottery I think I would have to restrain myself from buying too much of these. Like a kid in a candy shop 😎

Hope you enjoyed my pics and my blogpost for today.........Until next time.........Have a nice day

And by the way if you like my posts and want me to blabber a bit about a shop of yours for a bit of extra promotion - just let me know 😊

Renata (Seadbeady)



Saturday 2 September 2017

Seadbeady's Finds on Etsy - Socks

Don't you agree that people don't always talk about the little things. So today I wanted to start and make a change in that. I want to talk to you about socks 😏

Haha yes I know sounds a bit silly .....but they are important. And they can be so comfy and cosy especially on the somewhat colder days.

Imagine yourself in the evening on the sofa together with your beloved family ......when suddenly 😮 a draft. What do you do? You run to the bedroom to get a pair of comfy cosy socks. You see what I mean. And they have an advantage that's not to be neglected.......they absorbe the sweat 😁

The picture below is from the earliest known surviving pair of sock,excavated in Egypt. They date from 300-500. They had split toes so they could be used in sandals. I agree they look kinda funny.


By David Jackson, CC BY-SA 2.0 uk, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9977810

So let me show you some socks that I found on Etsy today 😄

Samson® Fox Hand Printed Socks Sublimation Animals




Tie Dye Socks Pack of 3 Bright Fun Unique Socks 




Banana socks, fun socks, fruit pattern socks, cozy socks, women socks




Arya Yoga Spats/ Yoga Leg Warmers/ Yoga Socks in Light Gray




Mens colorful dress socks | groomsmen sock | man sock




Romantic cozy socks. Pretty handmade woman socks




sock stitch markers - socks stitchmarkers - place holder notions




Harry Potter Socks Gryffindor Slytherin Hufflepuff Ravenclaw




If you can read this ..... Bring me a glass of wine ..... Novelty Socks



Babyshoes Lea, Baby booties



Ok that's enough blabbering for today.........Time to put my socks on haha. Ok let me know if you likes my picks.........Until next time.........Hope you enjoyed my post.........Have a great day 😊

Renata (Seadbeady)

Thursday 31 August 2017

Seadbeady's Finds on Etsy - Dogs

Some time ago I searched for some finds on Cats on Etsy especially for all the cat lovers. But I can't keep the dog lovers wait any longer for their dog finds. 😉

Seems like the dog was the first domesticated species. An archeological record of 14.700 years ago shows the first dog remains buried beside humans.

Over time, the dog has developed into hundreds of breeds with a great degree of variation.
According to the World Canine Organization there are 339 dog breeds at the moment. That is quite some number, don't you think so 😮

As you all know they are very social animals. They are very playful but can easily be trained. And off course they are very devoted and loyal to us. That is why they make such great pets.

For most people they are more than just pets. They are loyal companions who wag their tails to show us their emotions. And lick our hands and faces to show us their affection.

So especially for the dog lovers this time some Etsy finds on Dogs

Bones, bones, bones personalised dog tag - Paw charm pet ID tag

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/252353992/botten-beenderen-botten?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=dogs&ref=sr_gallery_1


custom pet portrait, original watercolor painting

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/177997159/aangepaste-huisdier-portret-originele?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=dogs&ref=sr_gallery_1


I Love my Siberian Husky Mug personalised | Different colours available

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/538394479/ik-hou-van-mijn-siberische-husky-mok?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=dogs&ref=sr_gallery_1


Personalized Dog Bowl, Jack Russell Ceramic Dog Bowl

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/255105523/hond-gepersonaliseerde-giften-voor-de?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=dogs&ref=sr_gallery_1


Personalized Dog Blanket, Dog Gift, Dog Lovers

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/538549657/deken-van-gepersonaliseerde-hond-hond?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=dogs&ref=sr_gallery_1


Leather dog collar, FREE ID TAG, Plain collar, Customised leather collar

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/474435694/leather-dog-collar-free-id-tag-plain?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=dogs&ref=sr_gallery_1


Dog Raincoat + neck warmer - Dog Jacket - Custom Dog Coat 

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/204607879/hond-regenjas-halswarmer-dog-jas?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=dogs&ref=sr_gallery_1


Sterling Silver dog earrings / dog jewellery / dog lover gift

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/531431833/sterling-zilveren-oorbellen-hond-hond?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=dogs&ref=sr_gallery_1


Crazy Dog Lady Coffee Mug - dog mug - dog lover gift

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/235666133/gekke-hond-lady-koffiemok-hond-mok-hond?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=dogs&ref=sr_gallery_1


Greyhound gift for wine lover gift Greyhound pillow cover

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/277574000/greyhound-gift-voor-de-wijnliefhebber?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=dogs&ref=sr_gallery_1


Personalised Dog Bandana - Pink and White Polka Dot

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/230451762/gepersonaliseerd-hond-bandana-roze-en?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=dogs&ref=sr_gallery_1

Oh wow seems its getting a bit late - can't even count anymore - I picked 11 today instead of 10 😜

Woef Woef ......... Or in human language that's all for today folks 

Hope you enjoyed reading .........Until next time .........Have a great day 

Renata (Seadbeady)

Tuesday 29 August 2017

Confessions of a Seadbeadaholic part 6

So you might have thought that was the end of my story.....sorry to say but you are wrong. 😀

Actually my first real beadworks had a flaw in them, that I discovered only a few weeks later. In the beginning I used a kind of cheap nylon thread. But it didn't last cause after a while it disintegrated spontaneously. I found out the hard way when colleagues who had bought my jewelry came back to me.

So in my honesty I warned other colleagues about this flaw, cause already at that time I wanted my customers to be satisfied, and not be left with their broken pieces. After a while I even started getting their jewelry pieces they bought in stores in order to repair them. I wasn't that fond of it but no is a word that seems so hard to say sometimes.

I couldn't just leave it at that so I started looking for books on beading to make sure I would get it right next time. So I came across this book of the Bead & Button magazine.

And I confess I fell in love with it. Such a great book for beaders. And all the techniques where in there. The most popular ones like brick stitch, herringbone stitch, peyote stitch, right angle weave and many more. And an explanation on materials to use for making beadwork. This was exactly what I needed.

This is one of the bracelets I got from this book that I still make, with an embroidered vine.

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/500820527/turquoise-vrouwen-armband-romantisch?ref=listings_manager_grid&langid_override=0

So halfway 2014 I reopened my Etsy Seadbeady shop. And I must say that it was not a complete disaster this time. I did sell about 1 or on a good month 2 pieces. But I was still happy with that. Cause it meant being able to buy some more supplies without having to feel guilty about it.

But enough for today ......... Hope you enjoyed reading .........Until next time ..........Have a great day

Renata (Seadbeady)


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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)

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