Great tips for shopping based on zero waste concept

Hi There..... Do you feel safe?

I have to say..... I don't feel that safe..... Not as much as I used too..... Before this crazy virus came into our lives..... Who knew that it would have such an impact on our lives 😟

Things were getting brighter here in Belgium..... But in the last few days, the number of infected people has been going up again..... I really don't want to have to go in lockdown again..... Some people don't seem to take the rules serious and I really don't get that..... Maybe it's me that's crazy but as Kevin Spacey said 'Sometimes it's the crazy people who turn out to be not so crazy' 😁

Although they did tweak the rules somewhat over here..... You now have to wear your mask in every shop, mall, supermarket, musea, library,..... Practically everywhere inside..... So I was pretty stoked to receive this gorgeous mask from MagicDesignbyElyssa 😄

Pretty fashionable right..... Aha you are jealous now, aren't you..... I bet you would like to know all about this shop..... No worries, I am not gonna keep it to myself 😃

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/787478424

Here's a side view from the mask..... It feels really comfortable and it even comes with an activated carbon filter..... And I think it's so very pretty..... If I have to wear a mask I would rather have one like this than a plain and boring white mask..... Although not the best idea if I would want to rob a store maybe..... They might recognize my mask in an instant 😎

Elyssa's Etsy shop is built on zero waste concept..... Sounds great right..... But what does it mean..... This is what Wikipedia says about it..... The conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of all products, packaging, and materials, without burning them, and without discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health..... I know you might have to read it twice to fully understand..... But I think that's quite cool and really admirable 😍

They hand create their items custom made..... they have designer printed T-shirts, hoodies, mugs, face mask and all kinds of other things..... Let me show you a selection of some of the things you can find in her shop 😄

Sunglasses 100% UVA and UVB protection

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/805043980

Fully Printed Phone Case for iPone models

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/821209161

Washable Kids Face mask with filter pocket

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/801736935

Deckchair Sling, sun lounge chair, picnic

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/837848307

Hoodie Dress, Jumper Dress, Relaxed Fit

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/794123297

Washable Face Mask with Activated Carbon Filter

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/814524097

Neck Gaiter

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/786314358

Toddler Tee, T-shirt Big Brother

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/796474275

Quarantaine Magic Mok Gift

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/797246689

You know..... It may come as a surprise to you but Elyssa knows things about you..... I am not joking..... She really does..... She knows that you are unique..... And she wants to inspire your life with the magic designs printed especially for you 😍

By the way if you would like to more about her masks..... Just read her blog post about it

https://behindmyscene.com/2020/05/11/face-mask-protect-against-coronavirus/

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. 

Follow me on Bloglovin https://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/seadbeadys-fashion-lifestyle-blog-19062377

“I was given a product for free in exchange for my honest review”

Want to be on my blog next time ??  Want me to review your product?? Just send me a message at seadbeady@telenet.be 😊

Seadbeady's Finds on Etsy - 7

Hi There.....Do you like summer?

I do..... it's my favorite season 😃

That might have something to do with the fact that my horoscope is Leo. Just like the Lion, I like to kick back and relax in the sun. Although next week will probably be too much cause there is a heatwave coming to Belgium and temperatures are gradually going to rise to about 37 degrees.

But that will be the perfect weather for some flip-flops don't you agree 😅

I was actually wondering where the name flip-flops came from.
Can't have that.....now can we. So I did some searching on the internet and this is what I found.

Their name comes from the sound these sandals make when they slap between the sole of our foot and the floor. Seems this type of sandals was already found with the Ancient Egyptians in 4000BC. The oldest pair found on display is at the British Museum.

Now that we got that covered let me show you the lovely flip-flops I found in some Etsy shops today 😊

Summer Flip Flop

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/607176531/zomer-flip-flop?ref=shop_home_active_2

Personalized Hen/Bachelorette Flip Flops

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/702370169/gepersonaliseerde-duivinvrijgezellen?ref=shop_home_active_2&crt=1

Gypsy Boho Leather Anklebelts, Ankle wraps

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/704265180/gypsy-boho-leather-anklebelts-enkel?ref=shop_home_active_42

Flip Flops - Red Stripe Design

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/676840336/flip-flops-rode-streep-design?ref=shop_home_active_5&frs=1

The Groom Mr & Mr Wedding Matching Havaianas Flip Flops

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/681383319/de-bruidegom-dhr-en-mijnheer-bruiloft?ref=shop_home_active_4

Japanese Style Flip Flops Tongs Wedge Sandals

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/696587427/japanse-stijl-flip-flops-tang-wig?ref=shop_home_active_41

Summer Boho flip flops

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/687850844/zomer-boho-flip-flops?ref=shop_home_active_100&pro=1

Men's leather flip flop sandals dress sandals genuine leather black brown

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/504505530/heren-leder-flip-flop-sandalen-jurk?ref=shop_home_active_46

Flip Flops with Anchor

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/708517361/flip-flops-met-anker?ref=shop_home_active_173&frs=1

Comfortable sandals, Leather sandals, BOHO Sandals, Beach sandals

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/602889178/comfortabele-sandalen-leren-sandalen?ref=shop_home_active_9&frs=1

Pretty.....don't you agree? Be sure to browse those shops for more if you need a pair of your own 😊

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 😊

Summer Sale at BeadworkSeadbeady and ArtSeadbeady

Hi There.....Can I ask you a stupid question?

I already know the answer.....Do you like sales?

Off course you do.....who doesn't 😀

Well yes, there may be a few that don't but let's not think of them today cause I am having sales in both my shops on Etsy.

Most of you might not even know I have two shops because I haven't done much artwork lately but they are BeadworkSeadbeady and ArtSeadbeady.

The biggest problem with my Artshop is that I am a seedbeadaholic. And there is no such thing as a seedbeadaholics anonymous 😜

Although I am certain that if it would exist I would not be going cause I am pretty much in denial haha. I enjoy beading so much that I make too much stuff.....so I have to sell some and that way I can pay for new beads.

Let me show you some of the most recent things I added to my BeadworkSeadbeady shop 😊

Romantic Bracelet, Geometric Bracelet for Brides

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/703420340/romantische-armband-geometrische-armband?ref=shop_home_active_3&frs=1

Autumn Necklace, Bead Rope Necklace for Women

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/715897841/herfst-halsketting-kralentouw-ketting?ref=shop_home_active_17&frs=1

Romantic Necklace, Fairytale Jewelry for Her

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/712550947/romantische-ketting-sprookjes-juwelen?ref=shop_home_active_27&frs=1

Ocean Waves Beadwork Bracelet for Women

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/677279913/ocean-golven-kralenwerk-armband-voor?ref=shop_home_active_41&frs=1

Geometric Beadwork, Bridesmaid Bangle for Her

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/708522919/geometrisch-kralenwerk-bruidsmeisje?ref=shop_home_active_43&frs=1

Romantic Necklace, Chic Fringe Necklace of Own Design

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/716496977/romantische-halsketting-mooie-franjes?ref=shop_home_active_9&frs=1

And here are some things that you can find in my ArtSeadbeady shop 😊

Waterpaint Art, Home Wall Decor

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/513845275/waterverf-kunst-thuis-muur-decor?ref=shop_home_active_8&frs=1

Ink Drawing Cabin in the Mountains

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/512588015/pentekening-blokhut-in-de-bergen-in?ref=shop_home_active_12&frs=1

Living Room Art Painting, Nature Painting

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/501220466/living-room-kunst-schilderij-natuur?ref=shop_home_active_15&frs=1

Housewarming Gift for Her, Gift Decor

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/562973962/housewarming-geschenk-voor-haar-geschenk?ref=shop_home_active_7&frs=1

So what do you think.....Interesting? Yes.....well, I am giving a 20% discount in both shops for a minimum purchase of 30 € 😃

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 😊

Introducing you to - Boyfriendstudios

Hi There.....What are you doing this weekend?

It's gonna be a sunny day here so we are planning to go to the store and having drinks later 😊

Summer is coming pretty soon now so are you planning to go on a Holiday? Maybe I can tempt you in buying some cards first to send to your loved ones 😋

That is why I wanted to introduce you this time to Boyfriendstudios

Tammy, the shop-owner, makes unique handmade greeting cards. She got started creating when her girls were young. She would sew clothes for them and make scrapbooks to commemorate her girls' childhood.

When her oldest daughter started college her creative outlet morphed into card making. She would put together special care packages and create a pretty card to put on top to brighten her daughter's day. Her girls' college careers overlapped significantly, so she ended up making twice as many care packages and pretty cards.

That's so sweet.....don't you think so too 😚

She gets inspired by paper and card stock because the possibilities are endless. The assortment of colors, patterns, and embellishments that are available make every card she makes a unique and special experience.

Her workspace is an entire room of years of stored fabric, paper, ribbon, glue, and other crafting materials. She just loves it and can spend hours sometimes in her room just creating until her heart's content.

I can relate to that.....my beads are a lot smaller but I can fill a whole closet with them 😏

But that's not all.....she also sells a line of pie-themed cards at Sweet Revolution Bake Shop in Lafayette in Indiana. So don't forget to pay her a visit when you are in the neighborhood.

Ah well did I make you curious enough to go and see some of the collection of cards she sells 😁

Cat Greeting Card, Card for Cat Lover

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/694590834/cat-wenskaart-kaart-voor-cat-lover?ref=shop_home_active_6

Horse Birthday Card Handmade

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/698770431/paard-verjaardag-kaarthand-gemaakt?ref=shop_home_active_14

Wedding Shower Greeting Card Handmade

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/691954563/bruiloft-douche-wenskaart-hand-gemaakt?ref=shop_home_active_21&cns=1

Thinking of You Greeting Card, Sympathy Card

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/687774378/thinking-of-you-greeting-card-sympathy?ref=shop_home_active_11

Friendship Greeting Card, Friend Card

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/707544807/vriendschap-wenskaart-vriend-kaart?ref=shop_home_active_7

Friend Card, All Occasion Card, Card for Friend

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/715139697/vriend-kaart-alle-gelegenheid-kaart?ref=shop_home_active_1

Note Cards with Envelopes, Set of 5, Assorted Stationary

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/712444695/nota-kaarten-met-enveloppen-set-van-5?ref=shop_home_active_2

Baby Shower Greeting Card, Baby Boy Card

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/675684938/baby-shower-greeting-card-baby-boy-card?ref=shop_home_active_24

Wedding Shower Greeting Card Handmade

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/697855819/bruiloft-douche-wenskaart-hand-gemaakt?ref=shop_home_active_17

Good Luck Greeting Card

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/696849409/good-luck-greeting-card?ref=shop_home_active_18

She makes lovely cards.....don't you agree? 

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 😊

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

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/705013423/romantische-ketting-extravagante-juwelen?ref=shop_home_active_5&pro=1&frs=1

Beadwork Necklace, Autumn Necklace for Women

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/700878747/kralen-ketting-herfst-ketting-voor?ref=shop_home_active_54&pro=1&frs=1

Best Selling Jewelry, Lightning Necklace Gift for Her

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/693163663/best-verkopende-juwelen-bliksemslag?ref=shop_home_active_96&pro=1&frs=1

Beadwork Necklace, Autumn Necklace

https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/658914609/kralenwerk-ketting-herfst-halsketting?ref=shop_home_active_14&pro=1&frs=1

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 😊