Trollbeads, Elfbeads, and Redbalifrog Beads Haul - Plus an Invention Update!

I share my latest bead and charm haul in this video, plus I show you a massive improvement in my bracelet designing invention! It doesn't stop there though - I discuss the Maneki-neko (Lucky Cat) and how to tell a Gargoyle from a Grotesque... My channel is a rich vein of knowledge.

[@pandorahuntingwithdebbyscubadu]

Love your short cuts for bead design!! It makes amazing sense to me. Thank you 🙏

[@UnrulyHousewife]

You're welcome! I keep watching your channel on my TV and I literally don't know how to like or leave comments on that stupid thing! But you're getting my views anyway 😉 ❤️

[@hollylowery26]

I have never heard of these beads before. 😮 I love the 3rd bead with the bubbles and flames.

[@brooklyn0875]

I like the update to your invention! It works perfectly!🌟Nice haul! Great deal on the Trollbeads, and what a pretty Elf Bead!😍Lovely meaning/memory attached to your cat bead. Take care.✨😊🌸

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Thank you! ❤️

[@kolitiokada9825]

Perfect foam 3-sided bead snuggly holder design thingy - great collaboration! Love your Lucky Cat remembrance bead!

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Yep, KZbin viewers for the win! I took delivery of a special silver bead today... Can't wait to make the video but must leave a bit of a gap 😸

[@ramonalucas2642]

Fabulous idea and I love the beads! God bless you and your family.

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Thanks Ramona ❤️

[@amysantics4u818]

The green and purple triangle bead makes me think of the 60's, Blush flames is stunning and elfish and even the way the bubbles sit in that one is so cool... the colors are absolutely magical. Maisie charm is a great tribute because she reminds you of her and makes you giggle about her. Thanks Val for the twisted shout out, my channel exists now - - still no videos but proof that I'm in the phone book - - I'm somebody now!

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Hahaha you're welcome! Us KZbinrs have to stick together, no matter how many videos we have posted 😁 ❤️

[@charmsglitzandsparklez2159]

Brilliant! I'm always switching around beads and changing my mind. The bars I don't use for designing bc like you said it is too much to fiddle with. I use the bars for storage. I am about to place a few orders and I'm super excited to give this a try. Well done! Happy I found your channel. I need to upload an update on what I have now.

[@UnrulyHousewife]

It's not all beads on here but it's normally pretty fun. Thanks! xx

[@charmsglitzandsparklez2159]

@@UnrulyHousewife I watch tons of different channels. Ofcourse I enjoy jewelry channels but I mix in different things. I'm a resin artist and make a ton of resin jewelry. I play around with polymer clay. I watch nerdecrafter and other channels that do diy stuff. Thanks!

[@UnrulyHousewife]

@@charmsglitzandsparklez2159 Oh cool! Toonpish Crafts is a good channel for resin. ❤️

[@laurajones4088]

Great improvement on your invention! Love your new beads. The rainbow bead is gorgeous. I like the Lucky Cat bead and the Gargoyle/Grotesque, too. I was so curious, I had to look up the definition of Gargoyle. It's a spout, terminating in a grotesquely carved figure with open mouth projecting from the gutter of a building for throwing rainwater clear. Thanks, Val and Dave-I learned something new!

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Thanks! That improvement shows the beauty of throwing my idea open and inviting input from other (more intelligent) people 😂. Yep, Dave was right about Gargoyles - my channel is nothing if not informative. 😸

[@LilBka]

Ooh, the gargoyle looks better than I thought from pics online, I may have to cop that one on my next beads binge!

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Yay! It's really cool 😊

[@cindyreddeer]

Always the cats are my favourite ♥️

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Yeah "Gargoyle Mum" just doesn't sound the same, does it? 😂

[@francesmacdonald2234]

No convert here, Val. Glad they make you so happy!

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Hahaha, well I must admit you could spend your money more wisely... ❤️

[@centavo-art]

love them..(and you) all!!!

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Aw thanks! ❤️

[@lianeanderson2800]

I wonder if you could make some beads with polymer clay. I'll bet you can, since you can apparently master everything you try!. I do enjoy your sense of humor!

[@UnrulyHousewife]

I intend to try!

[@cadencechrome4783]

Good eye for design and color! The striped one reminds me of Beetlejuice

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Thanks! It does, doesn't it? Or Pugsly Addams. 🐱

[@bonniewyke1750]

Beautiful! The stripey one kinda looks purple on camera.

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Yeah the white bits looked blue on my camera 🤔😂

[@donnastevens8832]

Well Val ... you did it. You broke me down and I placed an order. But I am having issues. I bought a charm link bracelet (20cm) and was dismayed to find it had two 'things' inbuilt into the chain. My elfbead slides over them no problem, but my 4 exclusive beads hit those little lumps ... and stop. So I've got a bracelet that i'm not happy with, and 4 beads with no home. Advice please on how to pick a proper bracelet when you have large chunky wrists. My chainmail bracelets that I make are usually between 8 and 9 inches, add on beads and I can't find a bracelet that will fit. What do I do? As to your lovely haul .... they are gorgeous. I love the gargoyle, although I think you need another one so they can guard both ends of your bracelet lol. And maybe try and find one that faces straight on. And yes, the cat and the flames are stunning. Good choices as normal.

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Nooo! Okay, I know nothing about Charmlinks, except (I just looked) they seem to be a bit like Pandora bracelets. I originally bought my Trollbeads foxtail bracelet years ago and I am glad, because the smaller core size of Trollbeads means that pretty much all beads fit on it. That's why I stick to the Trollbeads bracelets, even though they are a bit pricey and the locks are separate. Just in case you thought that sounded too easy - don't worry, Trollbeads have made it confusing 😂. The normal lock length is 2cms, so when you order your bracelet chain you add that in. Want a 21cm bracelet? Order a 21cm bracelet *even though* it's going to be a chain 19cms long 🙄. I have a 19cm chain (room for beads) and a 2cm lock. Exclusive Bead Store seem to have a "bracelet" of 24cms (when you add a lock it will be) as their biggest and smaller ones. Not confused enough? There are "large" locks too 😂. TL;DR order a 23 or 24cms Trollbeads bracelet and maybe choose a large lock, for an extra 1cm if needed. Don't get the "Basic" lock as it doesn't guarantee to cope with a full bracelet (I know, wtf?). Hope that helps 😳🤞

[@brendareed8412]

I like your Maisie cat bead. It has a lot of personality and charm. The Elf beads seem just as lovely as the Troll beads, imo. Do you agree? I can hardly wait to see your mysterious bracelet.

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Thanks! I do agree, I really love them. I think I would like some darker glass beads to make my new bracelet work but I was just really naughty and bought a limited edition silver bead that was pricey (for my budget) so it might take a bit longer to fill the spaces 😉. I will make a video about my new bead in due course. Some ladies have a ton of bracelets, gold beads and locks - I say I'm naughty but really, when you think about it, I'm not. I'm definitely not and I instinctively know you 100% agree with me Brenda. 👍😊

[@brendareed8412]

@@UnrulyHousewife Your instinct is absolutely right! I will be looking forward to the special silver bead reveal. :)

[@SandyHuntress]

Very nice! I love that ethereal looking one on the left. Don't know if you're interested, but you can see how the triangle beads are made here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep3ZpJmAgtmEbc0 It's actually trickier to do than you might think because if you don't get the exact same amount of glass on each dot, the triangles don't come out even. Have fun playing with your beads!

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Ooh thanks! I love things like that! xx

[@caregiver55]

Sandy, thanks for linking to Jeannie; she is missed by our glass community.