Studio Vlog #19 | fulfilling orders, planning my move, new apartment & studio sneak peek

[@bafflingbeads]

You are interested in my woven beads? Follow these instructions to get some with your order: Let me know in the buyer's message or via a direct message in my Etsy shop that you are interested in them! Reach a minimum order value for physical products: bead shop: 30€ / 32$ (+ shipping) jewelry shop: 40€ / 42$ You can get up to 3 beads per order! I hope you enjoyed this vlog! Thank you for watching 🌞❤

[@nellieolguin-davis1519]

It amazes me how fast you bead do you memorize these patterns or what and no mistakes it seems are made wow what a talent you have !!!God Bless you !!!❤

[@bafflingbeads]

The beading was sped up by 2x - but I do prefer patterns that I can easily memorize. It annoys me to follow designs and patterns. I just want to bead away and focus on the piece - with patterns you always have to check back with it and then it's hard to get into a flow. Or I make unqiue pieces and then you don't remake them anyways. So that is a good option for me, too! 😊 Glad you like my jewelry! Thank you ❤️

[@marisa_425]

I love the woven beads. I make dreadlocks and those would look so beautiful on them.

[@lisaemery6599]

Such a bright and beautiful space. Congrats to you! On your woven beads you could place a small piece of paper in the gift bag with a suggestion for using/wearing them. They are beautiful!

[@bafflingbeads]

I will consider it - it depends an how many people are interested in getting some. But I really don't want them to go to waste. Maybe I will also just leave a message with them so people know what it is. And thank you for your lovely feedback 🙂 I really cannot wait to move in

[@diamondsandthings]

Glad to see things are moving along for you. I just moved last year from south to north USA, so expensive. I’m hoping I don’t have to move again for a long time. So I hope your move goes smoothly. love the bright openness of your new place. I wouldn’t want to show all my private space either.

[@bafflingbeads]

Wow, that must have been so expensive! So I better stay quiet 😅 There are some furniture pieces missing that I really need to get soon - especially because delivery takes such a long time! Overall it is so much money that I spend in April ... I just don't feel comfortable with such sums. But I knew that beforehand. And I'd rather get something that I really like and want to keep for a long time. Yes, I think those rooms will stay private - just like I won't start recording myself making coffee or cooking 😄

[@Adso6]

It is a beautiful apartment! I have a soft spot for sloping ceilings :) When it comes to apartment tour - firstly, do not do anything which might get You uncomfortable. It is completely normal that You want some privacy maintained. The tour of studio space is a different story though ;) I think I am not the only one interested on how are You going to arrange space for Your business and what organizing & storage ideas You have :) Good luck with moving! :)

[@bafflingbeads]

Thank you so much for your well-wishes! Yes, sloping ceilings do feel quite cozy. And many walls are still high enough so that I can place all my shelves and closets - so that's a huge plus! Yes, I will stick to my living room with my studio space in it. Firstly, it will be important to me to really sort out the things I want in there and throw everying else out. I have too much stuff that doesn't bring joy and I need to get rid of it. And then I will see what else I need furniture-wise and then storage options... but I really don't need to rush - so that's good. Thank you so much for watching 🌞

[@ellabella7659]

How exciting having all this new space! Looks like you will be getting a lot of bright light in that main room. Have you thought about maybe using your spare room for storage, specifically your bead inventory?

[@bafflingbeads]

Absolutely! This room is soooo bright! It's crazy! And I love it! I have thought about using it for inventory and storage, but I don't want to place tables in there (because I already have so much desk space) and then I would need to carry around stuff all the time. Maybe I will place one or two shelves in there but that's going to be it. I am considering using it as a study for home office purposes. But since I have so much space for my studio in my living space I really don't want to mix it up too much. Thank you for being here and watching! 🌞

[@fificrossnails]

Your new apartment looks lovely, with lots of space and light…hope you settle in nicely, and the move goes smoothly. I moved house four years ago, and travelling 200 miles with two cats who don’t like car journeys wasn’t fun, so I said I’m never moving house again! I have a lovely nail studio which backs onto the garden and fields, and also a studio/hobby room which is nice and light like your new apartment, where I do my painting, beading and sewing.

[@bafflingbeads]

That sounds like such a lovely place! Glad you found a beautiful home for yourself and your critters 🌞 I really need a place where I can feel like myself - I feel like I haven't had that for a long time. I am 33 years old and I've moved 9 times in that timespan. And during those last 10 years I haven't had a place which really felt like "home". So maybe this time it is the right place. I am looking for some peace and quiet - and this spacious place with lots of light looks promising to me. Thank you so much for your well-wishes! ❤️

[@EdithPeter-k5q]

I proudly own this beautiful blue Sodalith earrings now 😍 They are soooo pretty!!! I already was asked by a stranger in a restaurant where I got these 😊. Of course I‘m promoting your shops whenever I can! Good luck and all the best for next week 🍀

[@bafflingbeads]

Oh wow, that is so cool! I am glad you love those earrings! I really want to experiment more with stone cabs and unique designs - so I am super happy when someone decides to get a pair of those! Thank you so much for your purchase! And thank you for telling others about my shop! I have some big goals for my business this year and every little bit of promotion will help! So thanks! 🌞 ❤️ I am sure the move will go pretty smooth - fingers crossed!

[@barbaragaskins3921]

So glad you got your apartment. I hope everything goes well for you. Best of luck

[@bafflingbeads]

Thank you so much for your well-wishes! I cannot wait to move in 🌞

[@mistydavis4746]

Your new space is so charming, light and cozy. That's so smart leaving the spare room empty!I Good plan. :)

[@bafflingbeads]

Yes, for now it is likely that I will leave it empty. Especially because I don't necessarily need that space right now. But I must say that I only chose this apartment because of my business - if I didn't have my business a smaller apartment would have been just fine. But I am very happy with the light and roomy feel!

[@Dizzysina]

love the blog hunni, you could do a tutorial on those beads they are super cute x

[@bafflingbeads]

I really want to make tutorials for them - I just haven't had the time until now! Because I think they are cute and lovely colorful decorative elements for so many things! It will probably be a 2-part tutorial - for the main part and then decorative edges 😊 Thank you 🌞

[@albrownie248]

They’re Gorgeous an I would use them as a Special occasion like Napkins Holders. An decorated it with on the tables. An could use it with Braids, I’m a Native American Indian.

[@bafflingbeads]

I actually have thought about napkin holders before! But they are quite large and they would take so many working hours - sadly. I used some of those loc beads for my rope plant hangers - that's fun, too! I've seen them worn on locs before - I am sure they would be awesome with braids, too! I would also like to make a tutorial for them in the next year in case anyone is interested. Thank you for leaving feedback on them! 😊

[@AnnBartholomees-pn3es]

Hi Maria, I'm so happy for you that you have the appartement 😊 and I wish you good luck with the move. I'm checking youtube everyday. So that I wont miss any tutorial or vlog of you ❤️

[@bafflingbeads]

That is so nice of you! Thank you for being on the lookout for me! I am looking forward to figuring out this new space and to get the most out of it - in all regards ... for the business, coziness and so on! I will love to show it to you guys 🌞 I only upload videos on the weekend - so Friday Saturday or Sunday - it is all good if you check on those days ❤️ thank you so much for sticking around wand watching! 😊

[@gailresources3970]

I’ve been in the same situation before with a few of my eBay orders. I have many times put everything in my car (the item, box, the label, tape, cards etc) then packed it up right there in the back of my car at the post office to save myself a trip. We always find a way, right? Glad to see your Vlog, I had been thinking about you! 😀

[@bafflingbeads]

Yes, I really don't like rushing things... So it was kind of dumb of me to not order more crinkle paper on time - especially because I knew I was running out. I really want to get used to having around a spare item of something that I need on a regular basis. I am so glad that I only need 10 minutes by foot to the post office. So it was a minor inconvenience and all worked out in the end 🌞 Thank you so much for being here! It means so much that you guys are watching and wishing me well! ❤️

[@pennywilson823]

Happy for you

[@bafflingbeads]

I appreciate it! Thank you 🌞 ❤️

[@Wishingwell688]

Loved the vlog!

[@bafflingbeads]

I am glad! Thank you so much. When things are different to the usual business I never really know how a vlog will turn out in the end! So I am glad to read that it is enjoyable 🌞

[@ayanabeads1614]

Do you sell your beaded tubes as large beads or as hair beads (for locs)?

[@bafflingbeads]

I sold them as hair accessories back then - people have bought them in the past to put them on their locs or braids. Because these beads take quite a while to make of course they are not the cheapest accessories and because of the wear and tear they only hold up for about 1 to 3 months - depending on how you treat them. The customers who bought them loved them but people are not really prepared for them breaking if you are too rough with them. So that is why I took them out of my shop. Even though I absolutely love them!