12 Finished Jewelry Pieces | Jesse James Bead Box Dec '18

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✿ Hi beautiful beaders! I made a personal challenge for myself to create 10-12 finished jewelry pieces from the contents of the December 2018 Jesse James Beads subscription box, and I'm happy to say that I have 12 completed pieces to share with you today! Hopefully this project share will help inspire you with your own jewelry making. If you are interested in finding out more about the Jesse James Beads monthly subscription, you can check out their website here: shrsl.com/1pxgr ✿
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Hey beautiful! ✿ It’s Gina from orchidandopal.com. In today's video, take a look at the beaded jewelry I have created since my last Finished Jewelry Update video. Hopefully it provides you with some ideas and inspiration in your own beading and jewelry making! Feel free to let me know what you've been up to.
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[@cherylwhitney9900]

Thank you, Gina, for inspiring us to do better and do more! You are a very talented lady, may GOd continue to Bless you and keep you.

[@vzburns1]

Ok, haven't watched the video other than the first few seconds but have to say, your nails are ON POINT! Beautiful and awesome color! Now back to the video:-) Now that I have seen the video, WOW! Absolutely LOVE everything but especially the necklaces. I can't say which was my favorite. They all have something different that calls to me. Love how you took the 2 drops and attached them to make one breathtaking focal. The pink one is awesome with the transition from large beads in the front to sm in the back. The smaller beads makes the whole thing look lighter. The black one is definitely my style, understated but still makes an impact. The little triangles in the tassel is the perfect touch. The 3 strand necklace is once again understated elegance, with just enough POW without being gaudy. And then the turquoise...what can I say about the turquoise, it's all in the details. The little spacers at the top of the caps look like they were made for each other. The mix of turquoise and gold is not the usual (usually mixed with silver) but WOW! I LOVE the way you transitioned from the blue to the gold and back. And adding the crystals and FP but not making them the focal is just right. OH! I almost forgot the rest. I'm not usually too impressed with tassels but love what you did with these. The little flower one and the puffball, so super cute! My mom would swoon over the bracelet with the large blue beads. (I might have to make a version of that one for her) BRAVO!!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Valerie! Re: nails - Thank you! I have brittle nails, that don't like to hold polish whatsoever, so I am always happy to have weeks where they are all long, and cooperate! We'll see how long that lasts. 😊 Re: jewelry - Thanks so much for your comment, and taking the time to share all of that! I am so happy that you could see what I was trying to do with each piece, and really paid attention to the details of what I was showing. You "get" me! I like simple elegance, and that's what I tried to bring out in each piece. I really appreciate you watching, and am so glad you enjoyed! 💜💜💜

[@beckya9830]

Loved your pieces Gina!! Especially the turquoise and gold necklace. Gorgemous!!😬😜

[@lizmiller7681]

I am very, very impressed by your ability in designing jewelry. You are a Master. Also, the fact that in some of your presentations, your talent is very much dependent on materials that have been sent to you, and not on what you have purposely chosen and purchased yourself, places you still yet another step higher in your capability to design gorgeous pieces. If your work was showcased in a much more public oriented manner, I honestly believe you could be the next Kendra Scott. I’ve seen a lot of pretty jewelry designed by ppl here on KZbin & on Etsy, etc., but you are head and shoulders above them all. Your pieces are unique and current and timeless, all at the same time. I only just found you, but I’ve been watching several of your videos and, again, I’m very impressed. I think I will be ordering from your website very soon. From a new fan in Texas.✨💖✨

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Liz! I cannot thank you enough for all of your kind words; you have me blushing right now, and I am just so grateful that you think so much of me as a designer! This is certainly a huge passion of mine, and I am so glad that shows through my videos. Even only a year ago, I would not have believed it if someone told me that I would be creating content for KZbin. I am so grateful for the opportunity to be able to share my work, and love for beading/jewelry with amazing people, such as yourself, who can relate. Thank you for watching my videos, your comments, your support - I can't tell you how much it means to me to have you here! 💜💜💜

[@sue7777]

Very busy and very creative--that's you, Gina!! The last necklace with all the seed beads is a real beauty-thanks for sharing with us.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Sue! I am so glad you enjoyed. Thank you! 💜

[@francinereider7427]

Hi Gina, They are all very pretty . I like the 3 strand necklace . Love the last necklace you showed. You were really busy. Thank you for sharing with us . have a good night.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Fran! I am so glad you enjoyed the finished pieces. Thanks so much! 💜

[@dawnholley7880]

Beautiful! Fun to see what you did with all those gorgeous beads!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Dawn! I am so glad you enjoyed seeing the finished pieces. Thanks so much for watching! 💜

[@mariagonzalez-is5xn]

Wow 😲 Gina. It’s too hard to pick a favorite! They are all master pieces! I really love 💕 them all. You do great work! Thank you ☺️

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Awww, thanks, Maria! I appreciate your kind words, and am so glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching! 💜

[@joselynsphar1905]

Gina, you’ve done it again! Created so many beautiful pieces! Love them all. You are an inspiration, you truly are 😊

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Awww, thanks so much, Joselyn! I really appreciate your kind words. Thanks for watching! 💜

[@carolcassis1926]

That last necklace is wonderful! I love the way you gradually introduced the antique gold into the turquoise, a real classic! All of them are beautiful but that piece really stands out!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Carol! I am so glad you enjoyed them. That one's my favorite too, and why I saved it for last! Thanks for watching! 💜

[@le12ification]

Everything is so beautiful. I don’t have a favorite, but the last necklace really stood out!! Very very nice!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Wadiya! That one is my favorite out of the bunch. I appreciate you watching! 💜

[@helgama3048]

Your imagination has no end! How lovely everything turned out! For me Jesse James Beads are very big and not so easy to turn into a bracelet, for example, unless, of course, you like bulky bracelets! Your ideas were very helpful. The last necklace I love specially, the light blue-gold combination is amazing! 👍🏻 Thank you for sharing and inspiring us all! Congratulations 🍾🎉🎈🎊!!!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Helga Ma Awww, thanks, Helga! I know some things are not as easy to work with, so I am glad I could help by throwing some ideas out there. I appreciate your kind words, and you watching! 💜

[@angelagilstrap4453]

Absolutely freaking amazing! Gina you always knock it out the box, you totally rock. Yes honey yes. I actually love them all.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Awww, thanks so much, Angela! You always make me feel so happy with your comments. So glad you enjoyed, and I appreciate you watching! 💜

[@lauriewooten2611]

Gina!!! I’m ecstatic about this. Super happy to see that you decided to do a Jesse James beads tutorial. Great. Creations!! I hope you continue to do these as I also have a subscription and have tons of stuff to use and can’t wait to see what you do next! Thank you so much for sharing!!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Laurie! You're very welcome! I am so glad it helps you out, and hopefully it will help some others as well. Love being able to share with you all. Thanks so much for watching! 💜

[@lynnkeller8187]

AMAZING Gina!!! When we saw the contents, it was a huge amount and not my type of box, however, you are and did AMAZING!! I love your creations. Just goes to show you you can take clunky beads and make AMAZING jewelry!!! Great Job, I LOVE it all!!!!! xo

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Awww, thanks so much, Lynn! 💜 💜 💜

[@kimleon-guerrero9980]

Beautiful creations Gina, that last necklace is my favorite. Thanks for the inspiration. 💖💫

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Kim! That's my fave too - I saved my favorite for last. :) Thanks so much for watching! 💜

[@marymacdonald805]

Surprisingly this is my favorite “finished jewelry” video. I am amazed with the beautiful pieces you were able to make from the Jesse James Box. It really got my little creative brain working. I loved that seed bead piece and the rose ball earrings the best!! I can’t wait for the next unboxing. I am ready to change from Czech Beads box to this or the Bead Crate. You really are an artist!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Mary! I am so happy to hear that you really enjoyed this video, and it was able to get your mind clicking. Thanks so much for your kind words, and for watching! 💜

[@donnaobrien2691]

Beautiful work! The turquoise seed bead necklace is my favorite but the black Pom Pom earrings are very cute!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Donna! I am partial to that necklace as well. Thanks so much for watching! 💜

[@ednarosado3391]

Congratulations....Happy New Year...I love what you did with those beads. Great ideas and pretty projects. I love your videos. GBY. You are the best!!!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Edna! Thanks so much for your kind words! I am really happy you are enjoying them, and I am so happy to have you watching! 💜

[@reneebarger5194]

Wow Gina, these are great. I could tell when you did the unboxing video that you were just bursting with ideas. So many fun & unique things to play with, and you do it with style. Thank you:)

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Renee Barger Hi Renee! Thank you so much, and I am so glad I could share with you! Really appreciate you watching! 💜

[@deliafurrer132]

Very lovely and ingenious designs! I really enjoy seeing your creations.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Delia! I appreciate that, and am so glad you enjoyed seeing them. Thanks for watching! 💜

[@marykettler8455]

Wow! What beautiful desgns, Love the necklaces. Actually I love everything you made from this JJB Magical Mystery Box. Thank you for sharing with us. ☺☺☺

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Mary! I am so happy that you enjoyed seeing all of them. Thanks for watching! 💜

[@maryannneuroth8050]

You did really well with the creations from the box. My favorites are the first two earrings, the light pink necklace, and the light turquoise large bead bracelet with magnetic clasp. So pretty.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Mary Ann! I am so glad you enjoyed them. Thanks so much for watching! 💜

[@amandascott-burton9285]

Such a lovely collection...love those rose earrings, so reminiscent of Spring. xox

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Amanda! I am so glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching! 💜

[@juliesoal1207]

So beautiful and inspirational. Wonderful creations! xx

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you so much! 💜💜💜

[@pamelaancar3675]

Beautiful pieces as usual, I love the blue & gold seed bead necklace. Thanks for sharing with us. Be blessed.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Pam! It's my pleasure. Thanks so much for watching! 💜

[@dorisbarnes5527]

Omg, I love everything! I remember when you got that box. Not long before that is when I discovered JJ Beads & I love them. I did get a few ideas from your video, oh I really love that 3 strand necklace. Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed day.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Doris! That's great to hear! I am glad I could share with you, and that you enjoyed seeing some of my finished pieces. Enjoy your beads as well. Thanks for watching! 💜

[@cathycowen8070]

Love love love all of it. Just downloaded the second part and can’t wait to watch👍

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks, Cathy! 💜

[@yvettepugin4035]

Wow Gina, after falling in love with the content of the box when you unpacked, I am now totally in bead heaven with what you have created as well - I registered on their website and ordered the December box to get started. Their bead sets are amazing and I am very excited to have found your videos and their product 💕💖💞💗💝 it works really well with my one of a kind business model. We do not have access to such amazing quality and range of special beads where I live in South Africa. I also love the fact that everything (99%) is nicely paired. Great video presentations I am a new subscriber to your channel.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I am so happy to have you here, Yvette! So happy you enjoyed this unboxing, and the finished pieces. Thanks for watching! 💜

[@lindacaldwell4635]

Absolutely beautiful work...really inspires me to try some new things I haven't done before! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I'm so glad you feel inspired to try new things! I say go for it! 😁 Thanks for watching 💜

[@emailgoldie]

You are so creative! I love what you did.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Goldie! I really appreciate that, and I am so glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching! 💜

[@CraftyMomof12]

Beautiful, everything is just sooo beautiful.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you!

[@denellalleyn8938]

Absolutely love the Opera length necklaces. I feel that length isn't worn much these days which is really too bad. It can dress up the simplest jeans and casual shirt look.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Denell! I am glad you understand what I was trying to say about that length. If you pair even the simplest, plain outfits with a necklace like that, it immediately makes it look classy, without being too "over-the-top." At least, that's my opinion too. Thanks for watching! 💜

[@lidiamcculley8933]

So beautiful jewelry, love your designs, Gina; always very well coordinated, and detailed finished! Love all the beads, and the first earrings, the pink roses beads are gorgeous! I think I missed your unboxing videos from Jessy James beads box. I noticed I didn't receive several of your videos, last time I watched your Show-and-Tell finished jewelry, and looking the notification bell, the frequency was on "occasional" :( Thanks much for sharing your beauties! By the way, love your bracelet ♡ Have a blessed & lovely week

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Lidia! I am so happy you enjoyed all of the finished pieces, but sorry you missed some videos! At least you can go back and watch whenever you want! 😊That bracelet is something I made yesterday based on the BeadCrate unboxing for January. I'll share more about that one in another video, I'm sure. Thanks so much for watching! 💜

[@maryzylema9699]

I knew you would come up with something great,but you will made alot of gorgeous pieces of jewelry. I love everything that you madeand I look forward to the next box. 🤗💖

[@crystalwolf3739]

Beautiful work. Love them all.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Crystal! I am so glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching! 💜

[@maryzylema9699]

Well it must be Orchid and Opal month on KZbin. It seems every other video is a finished jewelry video. I love looking at all the different things you have made. I really like the turquoise and gold necklace that you made in this video, the way you peiced it together is really cool. I sure hope you were and still are successful in selling your peices. And thank you for sharing all of these beauties with us .🤗💖

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

💜💜💜

[@frommarvaline7105]

Loved all your ideas! So talented. Thanks Marv

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Marv! I really appreciate it. Thanks so much for watching! 💜

[@nikkiwilson7362]

All your pieces are very pretty 😊 love seeing your finish jewelry thanks Gina girl. You give me some ideals 💜

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Nikki! Thanks so much. I am really happy you enjoyed them, and that I could give you some inspo! 💜

[@jellybean-ky1ip]

lOVE LOVE LOVE if I didn't want to make my own jewelry I would have to buy all of yours!!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Jean! I totally understand. I appreciate your kind words - thank you so much for watching! 💜

[@cmgs1970]

These are gorgeous !

[@debraparker5720]

Beautiful work, love them all.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you, Debra!

[@loycehake1170]

Placed an order from JJB. Can't wait to get it. LOVE your pieces!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Loyce Hake Hi Loyce! I am so excited for you to get your beads! Thanks so much for watching, and for your comment! 💜

[@mariam3947]

Pretty pieces. Pretty colors!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you so much, Maria! 💜

[@leigh9354]

I love you jewelry. I got my first JJB box to try out and I was hooked! I signed up for a one year subscription immediately lol. I am curious how many of your viewers signed up to JJB after watching your videos? Thanks for your inspiration and positivity. Xoxo

[@meloneebeal1060]

Hi Gina! Everything you made is stunning!! 👏. The turquoise necklace is my favorite. You are so talented. I cancelled another subscription I was not happy with and decided to go with the JJ monthly box....I have ordered from them in the past, but could not afford the monthly box. Thank you for sharing your talent with us ❤️.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Melonee! I really appreciate it! I hope you enjoy your JJB subscription, and it should be fun that you'll be getting it along with me for a little bit. It's my pleasure to share with you all. Thanks so much for watching! 💜

[@murphy1384]

Gorgeous pieces....you are a very talented jewelry designer. Love all of them but love the turquoise/gold the most Mary

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Marv! So happy you enjoyed the finished pieces. I am partial to that necklace too. Thanks for watching! 💜

[@smithk6977]

They're all beautiful😍, don't know how you can stay so creative for so long. My attention span is that of a gnat😔🤣

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hahaha!!! Sometimes I really don't know! 💜

[@kristinaanderson8644]

You should be a full time jewellery designer. Awesome stuff girl!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Kristina! I would LOVE to be able to kick my "real job" to the curb one day, and do jewelry related work full time! 😊 Thanks so much for watching! 💜

[@vickyjohnson8160]

Love all the pieces!Thanks.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Vicky! I appreciate it. Thanks so much for watching! 💜

[@sheilacarroll7143]

Fun, beautiful pieces! The box you got from Jesse James seems to have more in it than their past boxes. I wonder if they will continue sending boxes like the one you received or if that was like a "New Years" special type of box. I guess we will see next month 😊. Really loved what you did with the beads! 😊🌹

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Sheila Carroll Hi Sheila! That's a great question, and I am really glad I'll be able to share at least three more unboxing a with you all, so we can find out! 😉 Thank you so much for your kind words, and for watching! 💜

[@Puchi630]

Gorgeous! simply gorgeous! Stay Blessed...

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Sonia! 💜

[@reginam7370]

My favorite is the turquoise seed bead necklace.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Regina! That's my fave too. Thanks so much for watching! 💜

[@venusiandesigns]

Everything is beautiful 😍

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much!! 💜

[@lynnjason1]

I just love your designs hope I can become as good as you. You are awesome.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Awww, thanks so much, Greta! You are too kind! 😊💜

[@DeborahBergenbeaderreader]

Love everything...you are so creative🥰🥰💁

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Deborah! I really appreciate it!! 💜

[@debbiecolon5786]

I really liked the multi strand blue n gold necklace!!🤓

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Debbie! That's probably my favorite too. Thanks for watching! 💜

[@yomama8873]

Lovely pieces🤩🤩💜

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you! 💜💜💜

[@samanthakaye8291]

Absolutely beautiful rose and green earrings! i love your imagination. I have used some of your inspirational ideas in my pieces and am selling them all the time!!!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

That's so wonderful to hear, Samantha! Thank you for sharing that! 💜

[@vickyjohnson8160]

Beautiful!

[@mjanechipser7640]

Love the blue/green bracelet!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching! 💜

[@gigic8926]

I loved the multi strand turquoise necklace. I have yet to make one. I guess I’m a little nervous about starting one. But I love watching what you come up with from the the bead boxes. 😊

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Awww, thanks, Geri! Don't be nervous - part of learning is making mistakes, and goodness do I still make a lot of them! 💜💜💜

[@yomama8873]

Beautiful. You did good thanks😱

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much! Glad I could share with you! 💜

[@alikc25]

I like your jewelry that you make.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

lily Barr Thanks so much, Lily! 💜

[@Hannahs.360]

I like the seeds bead necklace.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Linda! That's my fave as well. Thanks for watching! 💜

[@ss-ht6uz]

PL put a video for the memory wire bracelet I love it so much You have done it very well

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much!! I appreciate you watching!

[@CraftyMomof12]

Can you do a a video on beading a French barratte? I’m going to make some and seeing your items inspire me so much

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I will look into it. I haven't done any beaded hair accessories thus far. :)

[@samanthakaye8291]

Love your memory wire hot pink bracelet

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you, Samantha! 💜

[@tyrroo]

Can you please please please make a video showing how you package and ship your items?

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Sure, it's on my list of future video topics, but honestly, I feel like I still have to perfect/tweak my process and packaging before making recommendations to others. Thanks for asking! 💜

[@tyrroo]

Great video, as always. LOVE the green bracelet, and especially that you used deep aqua crystal rondelles, they're the perfect accent! Suggestion: when you mentioned that you didn't just re-string the original green strand, it would've been cool to throw in a quick little picture of said strand. I know nothing about video editing, maybe that's kinda hard, but just a suggestion. Also, I always use wire guardians, too, but I usually use my crimp pliers to squeeze the legs of the guardian together so the two wire ends aren't so far apart. Just a thought... although maybe that's actually bad for the guardian, now that I think about it?

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much! I am glad you enjoyed them! That's a great suggestion - would have probably taken me another 30 mins to do that, LOL. I'd love to send off all my raw video for someone else to edit. It's so time consuming! 💜I didn't really think about squeezing the wire guardian legs together; I wonder if that would weaken it? I kind of like the loop that is created when they are as is, but maybe I should look that up. 😊 Hmmm... Thanks for watching!

[@jrosas911]

U are awesome! What is your favorite mérala color? I love Silver!!

[@StitchesbySharonH]

Gina!! You made such gorgeous pieces with that box!! Absolutely awesome!! I was thinking about the gold that is that bright yellow because I’ve bought things that are the same color and didn’t realize how obnoxiously bright they are, lol. Do you think it would work to patina them? I’ve never used patina but I’ve seen a few wire working videos that used them to tone down colors or bring in a color to make things match better. I now realize I don’t have many bronze clasps and was going to research the whole patina thing to see if it’s permanent, etc. Let me know your thoughts!! 💜

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Sharon! I am glad you could see what I was trying to say with the gold. I have never actually worked with patina, only have seen it used. It's a good possibility, and a great suggestion that I may have to look into one of these days! If you find anything before I do, please feel free to share! Thanks for watching! 💜

[@karenraabis5296]

Beautiful

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you, Karen! 💜

[@christineeksterman9603]

So cool! Ans also, I've just been to your website, and I think it looks amazing! Would you mind sharing some tips on how to photograph our pieces?

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Christine! Thanks - I will consider it for a future video. Thanks for watching! 💜

[@murphy1384]

Size D Nymo Thread....that is what is being called for to make a bracelet. Is it better for me to use that or can I use something else.... such as monofilament or should I use a thread? Thanks Gina I appreciate your help, I'm new Mary

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Mary! I stopped using Nymo thread because it can stretch and break much more easily. For larger strung beads I like to use a beading wire (like beadalon). I find that beading wire holds up really well for strung projects, especially when using so many beads. For beadweaving projects, which are not shown on this video, I use Fireline. Thanks for watching! 💜

[@murphy1384]

@@ORCHIDandOPAL Thank you so much for answering. I have fireline....... Mary

[@marykettler8455]

Gina, I just watched this video a second time and noticed your bracelet on your left arm, is this another tutorial in the future? I love the cobalt blue, was this from your BeadCrateBox? Thanks again for sharing your creativity.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Mary! Brand new design I came up with using the BeadCrate beads (all except silver 15/0's). I am sure there will be a future tutorial. :) Thanks again!

[@helgama3048]

Gina! What is that gorgeous blue bracelet you are wearing on your left arm?👍🏻❤️😄

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Helga Ma You noticed! 😉 That's a new design a created today from yesterday's cobalt blue BeadCeate beads! 😉😁

[@joselynsphar1905]

Yes! Love that cobalt blue bracelet!

[@tiawandagrace701]

Thanks for sharing all your jewelry I would like to know. If there is video. Do you keep some of your jewelry that you make?

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I do keep some! I have a few pieces that are extra special to me, and that I prefer to wear often. Thanks for watching!

[@pearlbubbles6885]

Hi Gina🖤

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Pearl! Thanks so much for watching! 💜

[@pearlbubbles6885]

@@ORCHIDandOPAL 💜

[@lillianhernandezpaz6410]

awesome! love it...Thanks always enjoy seeing your videos!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Lillian! I am so glad you enjoy them, and I am glad to have you! Thanks for watching! 💜

[@sweetteawhimsy3998]

Where have you been in my life?! I am just starting bead jewelry and you are so super talented? What subscription box would you suggest I start with?

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Suzanne! I am so glad you found me! That really depends on your budget, and the type of beading you plan to do - beadweaving or stringing. However, I think Bargain Bead Box is a great one for newbies since it is the least expensive, and they send all coordinating pieces in each box. Here is the link: bit.ly/2EGlCyj Use code OPAL2 to get $2 off your first box! That's a real bargain at $13.95! ;-) Hope that helps! 💜

[@sweetteawhimsy3998]

I am going to take your recommendation and sign up now. I can’t wait to learn more from you!!!! Thanks so much for helping me get started. I appreciate it so much!!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

@@sweetteawhimsy3998 You're very welcome! You can see the playlist for that sub here, if you are interested in seeing past boxes: kzbin.info/aero/PL0BaSjaXGEJbXX-pcrRqeMXm25HVTrJfF You are getting in at a great time because they were on a wait list for a while! :)

[@sweetteawhimsy3998]

Oh I am definitely going to watch those. I am binge watching all your videos. ❤️

[@sweetteawhimsy3998]

I got it ordered and on the way. I. Am. So. Stinking. Excited!!!!!! Thanks for being such a talented inspiration!!!!!!!!!

[@bevrawilliams4351]

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[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

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[@gracielagarcia5396]

👋🏻🙏👍🌹

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much for watching! 💜