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One of the things that has surprised me the most about running competitions is the quality of handwriting I’ve come across. So many people put themselves instantly out of the race by how they write their details down.

If the competition managers can’t read the handwriting then the name and contact details are useless because winners can only be notified if their contact details can be read. (very simple!)

The number of times people have said to me when writing down their details for the competition “oh I never win competitions” and their details can’t be read so they can’t be contacted even if they do win.

If you want to win competitions get ahead of the crowd, slow down and write clearly. This will put you miles ahead of the pack.

If you’re writing an entry then use sentences, punctuation and syntax. If you can’t be bothered to use proper grammar then why should you be picked over someone who does? If you write in txt then why should the competition judges be expected to understand what you are saying? If you want to impress to win then stick to the basics of writing properly and clearly. It will put you ahead of at least 80% of the other entries.

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Best of luck to all compers!

Chees

Belinda

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Hey there,

The Bohemians of the Czech Republic have carved a niche in many glass making markets and have had local competition for centuries - from Venice, near by German, Poland glassmaking regions and Austria.

This local competition has inspired the finest innovations in quality and techniques. The benefactors of centuries of close competition are you and me.

Many people instantly associate top quality lampwork bead designs with the Venetians and the Island of Murano. Their work is stunningly beautiful and their reputation is well earned. The Italians have a natural talent for promoting their wonderful abilities and understanding that business building has a lot to do with brand building. So over the centuries they have required the jewelers who use their components to include their name in the end result. Hence they are so well known.

The Bohemians are not so comfortable about coming forward. They have traditionally let jewelry designers and others use their work without requiring them to identify their source.

The end result today is one of naming. Both regions produce equally well crafted and stunning glass work, especial lampwork beads, but with the ability to brand their produce the Venetians are the best known internationally for glass beads. Yet the Bohemian glass still retains that little bit of extra magic for me and always will, especially because of their use of color and tones.

I love creating handmade lampwork beaded jewelry using the Czech encased lampwork glass beads and crystals as well as the compliments I get when wearing or showcasing them.

I find the best way to enjoy my lampwork necklaces and drop earrings is to use jewelry display stands, including earring holders so I can see them (no use hiding beautifully designed jewelry in a messy jewelry box!).

Long Handmade Lampwork Beaded Necklaces with Matching Dangle Earrings

Click here for more info about the heritage of the beautiful Czech handmade lampwork bead.

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Belinda

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Encased Glass Lampwork Bead making has traditionally been a cottage based industry in the Bohemian region of the Czech Republic where knowledge and skills were handed down through the family, from generation to generation.

Even in the age of factories work is still handed out to families for the tradition skills and benefits they can bring to the craft. The beautiful handmade lampwork beads are used by artisians all over the world to make beautiful lampwork jewelry such as dangle earrings and captivating lampwork beaded necklaces and bracelets.

Our Lampwork Jewelry Design Gallery Full of Beautiful Drop Earrings and Beaded Necklaces Click here

Click here for more info about the heritage of the beautiful Czech handmade lampwork bead.

Want to show off your fav earrings even better? Avoid messy knotted tangles with necklaces and earrings with earring stands. We have great jewelry display solutions with our useful and beautiful earring holders available at our secure online jewelry store.

Shop securely with Creatively Belle online with PayPal.  FREE Earrings for all online orders for a Limited Time only!

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Belinda

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Hey there,

So what is the difference between Bohemian and Czech glass beads? None at all. It all comes down to the history of the region and how the region’s name changed after WWI.

Bohemian beads are Czech beads.

Before 1918 the area now known as the Czech Republic was called Bohemia.

Now days the name ‘Bohemia’ refers to a region north west of Prague where there is a strong industry of glass making including beads, buttons and baubles. It is probably best known now days for being the home of the best quality handmade lampwork beads that are used to make beautiful lampwork jewelry such as dangle earrings, long beaded necklaces with the classic Czech glass encased lampwork beads.

Our Design Gallery Full of Handmade Encased Lampwork Jewelry Click here

Click here for more info about the heritage of the beautiful Czech handmade lampwork bead.

Want to be free of messy tangles between necklaces and earrings? We have great jewelry display solutions with our useful and beautiful earring holders available at our secure online jewelry store.

Shop securely with Creatively Belle online with PayPal.  FREE Earrings for all online orders for a Limited Time only!

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Belinda

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The heritage of Creatively Belle handmade lampwork beads is really the heritage of Bohemia.

For 300 years the world’s greatest makers of costume jewelry have hidden, anonymously, in the heart of Europe; Gablonz, Bohemia (now the Czech Republic).

Bohemian glass dynasties lasted for centuries, until the middle of the 20th century, when the entire community of German-stock craftspeople was expelled from the area in the turbulence of World War II.

Now, more than 60 years after WWII, the glass making industry has recovered, spread to a wider area and is growing and so is the popularity of lampwork bead jewelry.

Jewelry Gallery Full of Handmade Encased Lampwork Earrings, Necklaces and Bracelets Click here

Click here for more info about the heritage of the beautiful Czech handmade lampwork bead.

Want to enjoy your earrings even more? We have great jewelry display solutions with our useful and beautiful earring holders available at our secure online jewelry store.

Smiles

Belinda

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So what’s so captivating about charm bracelets? Is it the jingle jangle of the charms? Or the magic of discovering every little charm? I think it is this and a whole heap more.

I love the charms bracelets and gathering the charms to the bracelets. I create themed sterling silver charm bracelets and include rose quartz for love and peace and the beautiful encased lampwork glass beads jewelry to make them even more special. I make sure links are left so if you want to add more charms you can but the designed is balanced so if you want to keep it to its them then you can.

The themes include Beachside Holiday, Music, Gardening with Good Luck Ladybirds, Girl Power, and Sewing (for the quilters). Click here for our charms bracelets available online.

Themed Charm Bracelets Click here

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Belinda

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Creatively Belle Blog Free Pair of Earrings Competition!

I’ve exciting news! I’ve launched a new blog competition for a free pair of earrings! I’ve kept it really simple because that makes it easier in life.

Five pairs of earrings are up for grabs so go for it! Winners are announced each month in our free email newsletter.

Simply email freecompetition@creativelybelle.com with your name and postal address and fill in the blank: Creatively Belle Blog _ _ _ _ Pair of Earrings Competition!

Come explore Creatively Belle today at www.creativelybelle.com!

Best of luck and do enjoy (yes, I love competitions too!).

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Belinda

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One of the things I find really challenging sometimes doing markets is having a decent idea of what the weather is going to do. I check out the radar but their forecasting details has a lot to be desired. So when another market friend shared his secret weather website with me I was really impressed.

AccuWeather lets you enter a city and get the forecast broken down by the hour with rain, wind, sunshine and temperature.

So whether you’re getting organised for a concert, a picnic, going to markets, or even deciding about the washing, this weather website is great.

Celebrate Sunny Halcyon Days with these Wonderful Tuscany Vineyars Earrings Click here

These beautiful earrings are part of the Creatively Belle earring range and make great presents. Click here for more designs and shop safely online at our PayPal friendly jewelry store.

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Belinda

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Holidays are great and sharing your life with another species is great but often the two don’t mix and it can be tricky. So what to do? Don’t go on holidays, put the pet in a kennel or see if the neighbours will look after the little darling? How about taking your beloved pet on holidays with you? 

I learnt about a great website that lists details of holiday places you can take your pet with you - PetStay. It has a range of places you can stay with your dog or cat including categories such as farmstay, cottages, houseboats, apartment, caravan parks and camping grounds, bed and breakfasts, hotels and motels, flats, units, and cabins and all by State as well.

So check it out and get the creative holiday planning juices going!

Earring Stands Make Great Christmas Presents! Click Here for more…

These earring stands and earrings make great presents - especially for all those jewelry lovers! Get yours today online. Click Here for more… 

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Belinda

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Some of the conversations over the weekend were about what personalities does it take to do certain things like building a successful business, being a scientist and researcher, what makes a journalist tick (a quality one, not a hack), what works best for raising children and makes relationships work.

So I’ve been exploring this theme further and came across the Buzz’s list of most popular searches on personality tests and I thought it would be fun to explore:

Decorative Metal Earring Stands for All Personality Types! 

Useful and beautiful, click here to see more.

These useful and beautiful earring stands make great presents for anyone who has earrings. No more messy tangles with necklaces and earrings in jewelry boxes anymore, no more frustration before work with getting out your earrings! These earring stands make life easier and showcase your beautiful earrings!

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Belinda

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