Bargain Bead Box Monthly Subscription Unboxing | Nov. 2020

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Happy Friday! 💜One correction: Mountain Jade is not man-made, but it is very much color-enhanced. 😉 - According to Fire Mountain Gems, "Mountain "jade" is a term used to describe a type of dyed or color-enhanced high-grade dolomite marble from Asia. Dolomite, also known as "dolostone," is marble with magnesium in it." Here is the link to the corresponding blog post: www.orchidandopal.com/blog/bargain-bead-box-november-2020 Have a great weekend!

[@kathyryan4153]

You have the best bead box unboxing...love the way you do it...love the colors of the beads...TFS

[@annb3304]

I absolutely LOVE this subscription. My mom and I both get it and look forward to watching your unboxings and finished products. Thank you for the inspiration and great descriptions of the beads and elements in the bag. TFS! 💫

[@woodbridge54]

Gina, I’ll admit I’m not crazy about this box but I always wait to see your unboxing. You show me how to appreciate pieces and see things differently. I’ll use some of these pieces but I’m fairly sure most of it will go unused. You never know though, maybe I’ll surprise myself!!

[@AprilDesignsSMD]

The colors in this box look so good together

[@sandrarobertson7135]

I love this box! The colors are regal. Can't wait to work with it.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

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[@annettehough2792]

Tassels galore!! My daughter would love this. She’s my boho babe.

[@raec2275]

I got my box the other day and love the colours here. I made a pair of earrings already with the materials they sent. 💖

[@nursem65]

I joined the Bargain Bead Box last month and am receiving botje October and November today. I can't wait. I have been in a very dark depression due to medical/incurable painful conditions and this has made me excited to make jewelry again!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I am so glad that these boxes will bring you a little "pick-me-up!" Good for you for having a hobby like this to help you through the really tough times. Also, please know you're not alone; beading can be such a wonderful form of therapy, and has helped me through some very dark times too. I'm glad you're here. Hugs! 💜 💜 💜

[@JuMaRi615]

I hope you feel better! I know how you feel. My mom was diagnosed with ovarian cancer almost exactly one year ago. She had surgery and THEN we got the lock down..... Its been hell. She lives in an independent assisted living facility where she has her own apartment but they wouldn't let us in AT ALL for months and now its back and they are talking lockdown again ....... I have months of bargain bead boxes just sitting here. I haven't been motivated in the least. I also have a few Jesse James boxes too.

[@nursem65]

@@JuMaRi615 My mother passed away in 2016 and I've not made a single piece of jewelry since. Im just glad I got inspired again by watching these videos. Im praying for your mother and my thoughts are with you both.

[@abbynormal4740]

nursem65, glad you are finding the same encouragement from Gina's videos that also helped me through some very dark times. Managing a permanent severe respiratory condition is even more challenging in the age of Covid-19 (and the craziness of 2020), but Gina's unboxings & tutorials are much needed and appreciated bright spots! Doing crafts also helps pass the time while stuck at home :-) Wishing you lots & lots of "spoons"

[@JuMaRi615]

That funky tassel might go good being used making a Christmas decoration. Not a big tassel fan. Love the beads tho.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I was thinking after the fact about how they could be used in other crafts/gifts/decor, etc.! Lots of other options for them. :) Thanks for watching, Julia!

[@brendaboles3875]

Thanks for sharing! Anxious to see what you do with it. I need inspiring on this one. Guess I’m not Boho. Love the colors though!

[@lorriemoravan-exford5771]

Hey Gina, I've been following you for about 8 months now and absolutely love your posts and videos you share. You are an inspiration to all of us followers. Just got my first Bargain Bead Box a few days ago and I love the color content, but not really a fan of tassels in general. I think I might be able to create something though. I'm also waiting on a rather large order I placed for Bead Box Bargains a couple of days ago so wish me luck. Have a great day and my motto is " Make today your day to shine".

[@EllenGreenbergPosh]

Do you have tutorials on how to do all these things? And are they for string or fruit wire? I don’t know how to work with wire. But I’m interested :-)

[@abbynormal4740]

Hi Gina! This was my 2nd month's Bargain Bead Box and it was so FUN to open it with you! :-) Really loving the reds and gold's this time and the purple beads with the metallic splashes are stunning! I'm not a tassel person, but our local ACS has its Couture for Cancer gala event in March. Burgundy represents multiple myeloma and purple represents pancreatic cancer (& of course pink for breast cancer). So, I can use the tassels in some jewelry, to go with the pink Swarovski earring & necklace sets I'm working on now, for the ACS gala. :-) Stay safe!

[@crystalr5090]

Not a tassle fan but the color palette of the beads is very nice. Thanks for the peek!

[@manitabusser]

My box is still on there way to The Netherlands, this will be my first one I like the colors and the BOHO theme.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Awesome, Manita! So glad you were able to get one "across the pond." Enjoy!!

[@StitchesbySharonH]

I love the color in this month’s box! I don’t think we’ve had burgundy before... and I love tassels! They definitely remind me of the Jesse James tassels too! This box definitely inspires me - I’m thinking of putting a cabochon on the wreath finding. It reminds me of the project from the Potomac Beads Box with the bird cabochon. Thank you for sharing!

[@kristinkristin4467]

Very excited with this box! TBH I wasn't thrilled to see red, until I saw the purple! What a difference the purple makes. Really happy with the extra new boho components too. I may have to start on this box right now. Thanks to Bargain Bead Box for another great month. And thank you Gina for another great presentation.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I am very happy about the purples added in also. Thanks so much for your comment, Kristin!

[@bethdurbin3279]

When I seen the title of this month’s package I was very excited. Burgundy is my favorite color!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Awesome! Thanks for watching, Beth! 💜

[@kimleon-guerrero9980]

Thanks for the sneak peek Gina. ❤️🥰❤️

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

You are so welcome! 💜💜💜

[@barbarafinigan8786]

Does mountain Jade always have the old colored marble?

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Barbara, all of the mountain jade I have ever seen does have the gold. 💜💜💜

[@barbarafinigan8786]

@@ORCHIDandOPAL Thank you so much for the info and so fast! I love learning new things and rocks are a family passion. My Pop changed the face of the earth by collecting and moving stones! I feel for future archeologists. It will be a mystery! Happy Thanksgiving! Barb

[@kbplus1]

I love your commentary cant wait to see what you made

[@deniseharchuk885]

I have used the gold chain from other boxes. They seem to discolor very easily. Does anybody else have that problem?

[@ronnipassmore8717]

I get my first subscription box in December and I can’t wait I just don’t know how long it takes to receive it🥳

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

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[@lista2308]

My very first box is on the way

[@kathiejohns1418]

I just got mine but am disappointed because it came in a plain white envelope that was a little smaller than usual

[@kimbain4368]

I love this box, the colors are wonderful. I'm not that in love with that bright brassy gold, however. To me, it just screams "I'm not actually gold!" Rather like someone with their hair dyed pink having to state that's not their natural color. Anyway, I thought all the beads were wonderful and will blend together marvelously. I love that they've opened their wings and are flying into the world of tassels and boho. But a kind of subdued boho, if that makes sense. Not so 'in your face'. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this collection. And I must say I do admire how diplomatic you are at times describing the various elements, such as those very unsubstantial and disappointing (that I will never use) toggle clasps -- "very small and lightweight but they do coordinate with the other gold elements" -- all of which are negatives in my book, but you made them sound not so bad. All in all, I love this collection and can't wait to get creating!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

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[@madqueen6632]

Just want to say, their customer service is amazing! I had a problem with my box (showed as delivered but never arrived) - not their fault at all, but they're still sending me another one! This has never happened before (not arriving) and hopefully won't again.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

That's so awesome! Thank you for sharing! 💜💜💜

[@murphy1384]

Waiting for my pkg. I changed my mailing address earlier in the month...I hope it finds its way to me. It's quite an unusual box. Mary

[@fabianacosta7976]

I loved all the beads and findings but to be honest the tassels is not my style...but overall is a great collection

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

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[@pattyspencer7795]

Just wanted you to know that I sent you an email on this company and permission to share it if you like

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Oh, thank you, Patty! I think the email must have gone to a different folder, so I will look for it! 💜💜💜

[@pattyspencer7795]

@@ORCHIDandOPAL let me know if you can't find it - I believe I sent it to a Gmail address