Bargain Bead Box Monthly Subscription Unboxing | Sept 2020

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✿ Hey beautiful! It’s Gina from orchidandopal.com. It's my pleasure to bring you a close-up look at the Bargain Bead Box that I received for September 2020. Each month, you are guaranteed a value of $50, and at least 12-16 bead and finding selections. Shipping is free in the US, making this subscription only $17.95, shipped!
I am really pleased with the overall value of this sub. The Bargain Bead Box not only sends coordinating findings and glass beads, but also strands of gemstone beads! The themes vary each month, so you will build up a great collection of colors, shapes, and finishes, over time.
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[@marymacdonald805]

One of my favorite. I have a fifth grader who comes over to create jewelry. It is good therapy for him during these times. He came just after I received my subscription. He couldn’t wait to use the tree charms and tree of life pendant. He had a great time. I think he is as excited to see the package arrive as I am!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

That's so awesome! My son is a fifth grader, but it's like pulling teeth trying to get him to sit and bead with me, haha. He loves looking at all of the items that arrive, though. I'm so glad you are able to include your fifth grade little buddy in the fun. Thanks for watching!

[@pamularcarter418]

What a blessing for you to have a young man who shows an interest in jewelry making. I'm sure he'll be something special in the future.

[@marymacdonald805]

Pamular Carter he has learned peyote stitch and already made a ring using size 11 FeliCas. He learns techniques quickly. His favorite beads are 6mm anything. He only needs occasional assistance. He even knows the proper way to open and close jump rings.

[@pamularcarter418]

@@marymacdonald805 I love it

[@kimleon-guerrero9980]

Mary Macdonald That’s wonderful Mary, so happy you are sparking his creativity. ❤️🥰❤️✨💫

[@nickiquinncreations]

I love listening to you describe the Bargain Bead Box! I love your excitement and thoroughness.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Awww, thank you so much. I am so happy to have you unboxing with me!! 💜💜💜

[@patriciamorgan6545]

Antique copper is probably my favorite finish. Trees and leaves in the box, too. Nature theme. Pretty Jasper and garnet. One of my favorite chains. One of my favorite bead caps. Tree links I haven't seen before (though due to their orientation, I think they'd best be used in a bracelet). Beautiful Czech glass leaves. Lucky you!! Nice eye candy to start the day. 😊🍁🍂

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I'm so glad you enjoyed checking it out, Pat! I was thinking the same thing with regards to the tree links, after the fact. Funny you mentioned it! 💜💜💜

[@botticelli728]

So many pretty beads! I love the Tree of Life pendant.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

So glad you enjoyed checking it out, Aldene! 💜💜💜

[@samanthafischer1130]

I can't wait for mine!!! Bag #3 🤤 My heart is vibing with this fall theme, can't wait to make some fall inspired jewelry

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Yay! So happy to hear it, Samantha! 💜💜💜

[@fabianacosta7976]

Lovely collection...i love the antique copper findings...looking forward to see what amazing pieces you will create...😁

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Fabiana! I'm so glad you enjoyed!

[@kristinkristin4467]

This is my most favorite by far. Can't wait to get started.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Yay! I can understand why, Kristin! 💜💜💜

[@aprilsandoval7407]

I've only subscribed for four months but this box is probably going to be on my list of all time favorites. Absolutely gorgeous!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I can definitely understand! So glad you are enjoying it. 💜💜💜

[@crystalr5090]

Love the greens and coppers...best one yet! I've been waiting for some autumnal colors! Wonderful.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

We definitely received our Autumn colors in this box. 💜💜💜

[@debbyallan4007]

My first ever bargain bead box arrived today in Sussex England. Was very excited for it to arrived. Wow so up my street,love all of it 😊

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

That's wonderful, Debby! Thank you so much for sharing! 💜

[@abbynormal4740]

This is a fabulous collection for fall - the findings and pendants are just too perfect with the gemstones and glass beads! Can't wait to see what you make with this collection! TFS and stay safe. :-)

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it too!! 💜💜💜

[@sondrybehn4758]

Great beads this month. I like the focal bead the best. the tree of life is nice too! Thanks Gina!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much for watching, Sandra! 💜💜💜

[@annas-g166]

I'm so looking forward to receiving mine. This will be my 3rd one and I always get excited around this time of the month now, my son says I'm sad 😂 I'm not usually drawn to the Green and Brown colours, but I can't wait to get my hands on all of this 😊

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

LOL! Well we can be sad together then, haha. I personally think it's great to be able to find joy in the little things! 💜💜💜 I'm glad you will be getting this box to enjoy!

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

I think this is my favourite box that you've ever unboxed. I love that there are so many findings included and that while it's heavy on the fancy jasper, there are different shapes and sizes, and the pops of sparkly crystal contrast so nicely with the "organic" nature of the stone. I have bead envy, lol.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I'm so glad you enjoyed checking out this box, Natalie! You make a lot of great points about the contents. 💜💜💜

[@MichelleJM]

Hi Gina! I waited until I had time to sit and take a break and did the unboxing along with you again! So fun!! This is really a beautiful box this month💖 Of course, like u said, they always do an excellent job!! Thanks Gina for the fun and informative video 👍🥰🤗

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Yay! Thanks so much for unboxing it with me, Michelle. I am glad you enjoyed it! 💜

[@nancywigglesworth2291]

Love the greens,awesome collection this month,

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

So glad you enjoyed, Nancy! 💜

[@AprilDesignsSMD]

OMG they did it again! This subscription is always so beautiful. Funny thing is with bag 18. At first I was like, eh, they're okay... Then you took them out of the bag and I was wowed. I'm looking forward to looking through my bag that came today!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

💜💜💜 Yay! Enjoy yours too!

[@angelakahle2513]

My favorite so far, and it's my birthday this month on the 27 September. Yeah.!thank you

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

💜💜💜 Yay! Enjoy, Angela!

[@kimbain4368]

I LOVE this collection. Autumn is my favorite season, I love the colors. I love the "nature" theme of this collection, and all of these beads are so cohesive. Can't wait to dig in! Thanks for sharing!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Same here, Kim! I am an autumn lover. 💜💜💜

[@francinereider7427]

Hi Gina, Just a little late but I made it. That is really a great box this month. I love the leaf pendant.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Fran! I'm happy to have you watching any time! 💜💜💜

[@yvettepugin4035]

Hi Gina that focal stone Pendant would look great with an antique copper Tree of Life - this box is very foresty and I am so sad that I can't subscribe to it being outside of the USA. You guys are just spoilt for choice with the various subscriptions available. I look forward to seeing your finished pieces (my ultimate inspiration), happy beading 💞💖💗❤️💕

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I wish we all had the same options, Yvette! Thank you for the TOL suggestion! Something like that would be great too for those who received stone pendants without much variation in color. 💜💜💜

[@meagansmith6205]

Can't wait to see what you create with this box! I made quite a few of the things you did from last month's and love them :)

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

That's awesome, Meagan! Great to hear! 💜💜💜

[@brendaboles3875]

You got a lovely box! Can't wait to see what you do with it.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Brenda! I've started to have some fun with it, and hope to share soon! 💜💜💜

[@jennyrusso8570]

Very enjoyable and knowledgeable and your photography is so clear. Thank you. Cheers Aussie Jen 🦘🦘🦘🐨🐨🐨

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Yay! Thanks so much for watching, and for your comment, Jenny! 💜💜💜

[@JuMaRi615]

I like the large pendant you got. Mine's pretty much solid and a deep dusky purple. I think I'm going to try and wire wrap it

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Great thought with the wire-wrapping, Julia! That's what I do when there is not as much variation in color. 💜💜💜

[@dalinah1212]

This is my first box and I absolutely love it!!!! I am so excited to receive more.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I am so happy to hear it! Thanks for watching! 💜💜💜

[@marykay2461]

Got mine yesterday and fell in love as soon as I saw the items!!! I love the garnet beads I have to make something for sister as her birthday is in January!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I'm so glad you'll be able to enjoy it too, Mary Kay! 💜💜💜

[@christigutierrez4561]

I still haven't gotten mine but I can't wait.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Yay! Hope it arrives for you soon, Christi! 💜💜💜

[@meloneebeal1060]

Hi Gina!! Great unboxing!! Got mine yesterday and fell in love with everything they sent us!! Thanks for taking the time to make this video!! ❤️ 📿

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Yay! So glad to hear it, Melonee. Thanks for watching! 💜💜💜

[@lynnkeller8187]

Hi Gina, I ordered Bargain bead Box this month, and it is on its way to me in Canada. I always watch you open this one up as well. Thank you for the $2 off the subscription!! Happy Fall (although, I prefer Summer) xo

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Woohoo! That's awesome, and happy fall to you too! :) 💜💜💜

[@gwendugan2231]

Beautiful box this month, thanks for sharing

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

My pleasure, Gwen! Thanks for watching! 💜💜💜

[@mcjaegerful]

Wow! The whole box is outstanding!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

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[@tiffanyroybal3315]

I love the designs of this box.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I'm so glad you enjoyed, Tiff! Thanks for watching!

[@sandrarobertson7135]

I just got mine today! Love this box!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Yay! So glad to hear it, Sandra! 💜

[@noellanmcdaniel9055]

Gorgeous! Will be fun to play with while Sally visits outside! And I have a painting from a few years ago that matches this box !

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Yay! Have fun, Charlotte!

[@noellanmcdaniel9055]

Sent email with painting pic.

[@murphy1384]

My mailer was the same color...you must be special, which I know you are. Isn't it fabulous & that free gift is great Mary

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hahaha! Thank you, Mary! Enjoy your BBB. :)

[@realgirl2704]

Really nice stuff. I don’t usually like subscribing to bead boxes but this is a very nice collection.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@katymaffei6791]

Another wonderful review, thats it--Im going for it...thanks Gina

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Katy! 💜💜💜

[@Tonia.lynn2411]

I subscribed! 👏👏 I cant wait till I get my box ☺️ I love making bracelets

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

That's awesome! I hope you really enjoy this box. It's a great one to try out! 💜

[@kimleon-guerrero9980]

Absolutely love this month’s box. 🌴❤️🌴 Happy beading Gina. 🥰

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Yay! You too, Kim! 💜💜💜

[@tammylass2502]

Mine arrived yesterday and loved the majority of the items so much I went online immediately to purchase more! Unfortunately there wasn't from the bag available 😞

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Awww, man! Maybe some items will be added after the fact. 💜💜💜

[@tammylass2502]

@@ORCHIDandOPAL I hope so! Loved this bag!

[@meagansmith6205]

Quite a few of the things just showed up today! Very limited quantities though!!

[@madqueen6632]

I LOVE getting my box every month! Such an amazing deal, and I can't wait to make things from it. Though I have to say, this month I had a bit of disappointment. I loved most of it, and watching this unboxing I was really excited to see what my fancy jasper focal (#17) would look like - turns out mine is all a completely ugly "mustard", no other shades in it. Sad for me. But it sure won't stop me from ordering every month!

[@kimbain4368]

Mad Queen, perhaps you can kind of "disguise" the color of the focal by putting a little beaded tassel (or a fiber tassel) of rust, deep green, deep brown, in front of it, so that the focal then becomes the backdrop for the tassel instead. Just a thought.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I'm so glad you've been enjoying this sub too! That happened to me one month - I received what I thought was an "uglier" version of a pendant lol. You win some, you lose some! Anyway, like Kim suggested, just incorporate that into your design and make it more of a disguised piece. Bring in other colors by adding other colors of beads in a bezel surrounding it, overlay it with wire, etc. 💜💜💜 Thanks for watching!

[@madqueen6632]

@@kimbain4368 That is a fantastic idea! Also, I am just now learning wire wrapping, so maybe this will be a good focal to practice on. :)

[@madqueen6632]

@@ORCHIDandOPAL Exactly, win some - lose some. lol. Everything else in this month's box was amazing, so I'm certainly not that upset. Was just hoping for something with more pops of color. Oh well! Still worth it. And yeah, since I'm learning wire wrapping, I am sure *something* can be made with it. :) Thanks for the great channel!

[@vickyrushton1783]

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh garnet😍🤩😍🤩 Sooooooo looking forward to my box

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

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[@yomama8873]

Love this box. 🤩🤩💜

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I'm so glad you enjoyed! 💜💜💜

[@echoandmeaservicedogslife3300]

Very pretty I still haven't got mine I got an email on the 4th saying a shipping label was made. 😥

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Don't worry! I usually get mine later than others, but it must have been a little earlier this month. They may ship in batches, and I'm sure it all depends on where they're going. 💜💜💜 Hope it gets to you soon!

[@DianeLSullivan]

Very pretty collection! If I order now will I get this same assortment?

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Great question! I meant to state that if you sign up now it would be for next month's box. All of the contents are different from month-to-month, so just go in expecting that. :) 💜💜💜

[@RosasUtopia]

This was a wonderful box. Thank you for the Coupon Code, I just used it. :-)

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

You are so welcome! 💜

[@yvettecarreon4193]

Very pretty, I have 1 problem with it. The cooper finding smell really bad (coopery) when handling/wearing it really turns ppl off. Is there anything I can use to get rid of the smell?

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Yvette! I'm honestly not sure, but that's a good question. If anyone has any tips to share, we'd love to hear them! 💜💜💜

[@lorifodor6462]

Haven't received mine yet. Wish you would have waited a couple of days.

[@kimbain4368]

Lori, I always get mine a couple days later, too, so I just wait to watch the video until I get my package. I love Gina's thoughts and ideas.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Lori, There are others unboxing this sub now on YT, not just me anymore. I am usually later than others too. Just something for you to look forward to, I suppose. :) 💜💜💜

[@leticiaarellano29]

I think it’s beautiful 😍 I hope I get the same thing

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed this month's goodies. If you were subscribed prior to Sept. you should get pretty much the same selection. :)

[@treyceeantonelli628]

Does this come with patterns of what to make?

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

No patterns in this one 💜

[@Funkgirl2918]

Are there any plastic items in the monthly box?

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

No plastic 💜 All glass or stone, and metal components. Thanks for watching!

[@treyceeantonelli628]

Is there any way of getting the Sept bargain bead box still?

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

You can ask [e-mail] if they have any left 💜

[@sophuzzy]

I was seriously considering cancelling my subscription to Bargain Bead Box until this month's collection arrived.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Right?! Really great month!! Glad you enjoyed. :)

[@stacycakamams4873]

Does this material tarnish or turn your neck green?

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Stacy - I personally don't have trouble with the coppers or antique brass, but silver plated brass will tarnish quite easily if not kept stored properly. Perhaps there are others who will weigh in on this. 💜

[@annphilipamp]

I got mine today in canada, toronto just so viewers get an idea of timing. My No.2 has spec of shell from a seed maybe or rice. Don't know. I have emailed them. Not happy.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks for sharing, Ann! I'm sure they'll make it right for ya. 💜💜💜

[@swkrissie]

I got mine yesterday, I got more of the browns and reds, I am not a fan of brown, so the earthy-tones do not make me happy. My Fancy Jasper round is not as pretty as yours, overall it is just a muddy brown, seriously, I felt like crying...I was sorely disappointed in this month. There is nothing wrong with any of the beads or findings, they simply aren't my cup of tea.

[@veramayes7909]

My big jasper pendant was just a plain brown. This one was so pretty!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Yeah, you win some you lose some with the gemstone bead selections. :) I have been the recipient of some things that I felt were less attractive than what I have heard described by others in some months. 💜💜💜 I'm sorry to hear you received some items that you didn't like! :(