Behind the Beads: Unboxing the October 2024 Leafy Landscapes Bargain Bead Box w/Curator Lauren Fenty

[@libbydearing2374]

I can’t believe someone would complain about getting findings!!! They must understand that this box is not curated only for them but for everyone. Keep doing what you are doing. Most of us love it! My favorite is the nuggets.

[@ladyjustice7]

I love those nuggets too! I've already used them in two bracelets for my husband and son-in-law.

[@angieolsson8175]

Love findings just as much as I love beads so please include them!! Also appreciate that you include chain every month. Your boxes are so varied and well curated, keep up the good work!

[@enobaanyarko6559]

Please, please please, keep adding the Findings. I am a beginner leader and l definitely need them. Thanks for being so thoughtful!!!

[@laurieomoore94]

I'm happy to receive findings with the box each month. Having coordinated findings (with each other and the beads) is a real plus when we're ready to create.

[@junetonelli5501]

Hi Lauren, Love this box and love your Jasper inspired nails🧡 I appreciate the findings in the box’s because it let’s be get right to work with my box, and not have to go through my stash for corresponding metals or leave a project unfinished waiting to get them. Please keep them coming. Of course my favorite is always the luscious gemstones. I’ve made several pieces with this box already for my grandson’s fall festival silent auction with my daughter. They all came out so cute!

[@samanthalodge3703]

Findings…YES!!!

[@tgal1163]

Lauren , I think you do an amazing job with every box you put out! With that said, I am so happy that you include the findings so I don’t have to purchase them. In my opinion this is the best balanced box I have seen out there for the price. You are so gracious and I appreciate for all that you and your team do for your customers. Keep up the great work. ❤

[@texasgina]

Amen! I agree with everything you said. No where could I find a deal this good with postage paid and such nice quality items. And there are wages and bills to pay too.

[@florarobles506]

Please don’t listen to complaints about findings, they are such a welcome addition to the gorgeous beads you include every month. Please continue doing what you do. Thank you!

[@quittintime33]

I appreciate the findings sOoOo much!!!!! As a new beader, I dont always have the findings to match.

[@Truthkxp]

Lauren, I’m a new member & this was my 1st box. I really appreciate the findings you included - for the exact reason you said - so Thank You for including them! 😊

[@gloriawojo7414]

I love the findings. I hope you continue to include them. If anyone gets them and doesn't want them, they can share them with a bead buddy or take it to a charity with a second hand store. But for me, please don't stop sending them.

[@PEACELOVEANDBEADZ]

I love the findings that come with the box to match the colors of the box and to try the colors also that I haven't bought , you can not please everyone and it's your company your box so I would definitely do you !! 😊 the box this month is perfect for October my favorite beads are the hematite pumpkins and the cutie flower bead caps I plan on using as flower beads as well as a bead cap thanks

[@tammyflorea2695]

Another fantastic box. Keep up the awesome work. I appreciate all the work you put into them. Thank You !!!

[@lesliefriedley4819]

Lauren, when will you have more leaf detail chandeliers. I love them and would like to buy more. TY for the great box and findings. So pretty 😍 Your nails are gorgeous, too.

[@beadboxbargains]

@@lesliefriedley4819 they’re available right now! :) beadboxbargains.com/2pc-22x17mm-leaf-detail-chandelier-links-antique-bronze/

[@lesliefriedley4819]

Yay!! TYSM. I have been stalking the site for several days. Couldn't find them.

[@msharno1]

I LOVED my pendant...a kaleidoscope of red, cream, green...perfect! Really great box!

[@annas-g166]

I love receiving findings, because sometimes I don't realise I've actually run out of a certain colour finding until my BBB arrives, so it means I can actually make stuff until I can order more 😊 By the way I'm loving this months box again ❤

[@janelmore6677]

I love your monthy boxes just as they are! They are perfect! Jasper is so pretty!

[@galady8632]

I have F-A-R too many findings to admit to owning. However, 98% of my belongings are in bins and boxes inside several storage units. Having coordinating findings included with shipments saves me another trip to a craft store. It's convenient and always beautifully curated by Lauren. My favorite is English cut beads although I would also appreciate larger sizes in the English cut. (My least favorite is round, probably because it's so readily available.) The green with bronze metallic bits of color is nice but the original sample design definitely better suits the collection. Although fall colors aren't my favorite I know they are popular and are often requested. Besides, I realized many many many decades ago IT'S NOT ALWAYS ABOUT ME! As an only child Kindergarten was a true reality check. That was almost 70 years ago. Some people never realize the world does not and will not ever revolve around them.

[@kerrajo7596]

I really appreciate having all my metals in the same color so that everything matches. It makes my life much easier. I love that you add the findings in the colors that match all the metal in the kits. Thank you.

[@texasgina]

Exactly same here! And I love how every month the findings are different colors too.

[@sandieross2923]

Hi Lauren, I love this months box however I’ve loved all of them so far! I for one am so grateful for the extra findings because I’m still pretty new and don’t have a lot of everything yet so thank you so much 🧡🍁🧡

[@yomama8873]

Great box finding always welcome thank you for gifting them 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💖💖💖💖

[@jackieblue3938]

I absolutely adored this box! These colors were fabulous and I've so many beautiful pieces. I appreciate the findings in the box. I can't always use the ear wires because my ears are sensitive, even with stainless steel. But, that's ok. It's great that you include those kinds of things. I love your mani! Looks like a smoosh marble! Fabulous!

[@angelflorczyk9428]

Yours nails are perfect for the box! I appreciate the findings! Love, love, love this box! Amazing curated box!! ❤

[@zechainarodriguez7532]

I love everything about BBB. When I first started making jewelry this was the first thing I found fit all my needs to start with and it still does to this day. So I say yes to the findings!!! It allows you to start designing right away.

[@valeriedoyle]

I love this box and I really love getting the findings with it.

[@samanthalodge3703]

Your nails match the jasper in the box.

[@wendyjustice3449]

I love the box and always appreciate the findings!

[@JewelrybyJeanette]

Seriously, the things people complain about. I love the selection you include, and I really appreciate the freebies you add. The value is much greater than the cost. Please keep doing things the way you are, because you will never please everyone.

[@kimleon-guerrero9980]

I love the findings, they bring the collections together. Please keep them coming. ❤

[@kathyv01]

The findings included make each box and really help me design. To me, they substantially increase the value of the box and keep me coming back for more.

[@kathyberger6650]

Don’t change a thing with the boxes, please. I love your boxes. And what I loved in this box are the pumpkins and nugget jasper. So pretty! Thanks for all you do to make our boxes so special! I really appreciate it. ❤️😘

[@natalieharrison4318]

All ways appreciate the findings and having someone else do all of the color and bead choices along with findings. I all ways have such a hard time picking and choosing. You're doing an amazing job with curatoring these amazing beautiful bead boxes. Thanks so very much 😊😊

[@susangodfrey7283]

I love how you curate the boxes and the findings are so helpful

[@angelataft1550]

I love this box. The gemstones are gorgeous. Please keep sending the findings. I am always running out of findings and it's great to have extra on hand when I need them. My favorite is all the beautiful gemstones. Thank you Bargain Bead Box for your amazing curated boxes ❤

[@kathygeisler6324]

Aside from pins and rings, your boxes are all inclusive and I appreciate the findings. As you said, you can sit right down to create upon receiving the monthly BBB. Thanks for coming up with fresh and varied offerings each month! ❤

[@donnadelano2599]

Love the Picasso jasper and love your nails that match. I also appreciate getting findings. Fall is my favorite time of years and all the beautiful colors. You hit the ball out of the park with this box as you do with all your boxes. Thank you.

[@cathysmith9026]

I love the findings because sometimes I don't have the right finding color without it. Thank you.

[@tr654tr2]

I totally love your nails in this video! I always notice them and appreciate that you do them for us in these videos, but this one is especially great! I am super into the theme of this box, too! Thanks for all you do to share bead love and joy with us all!

[@tr654tr2]

Oh, yes, and also....i like getting findings too. Sometimes they arent as exciting as beads, but always glad to have them for when you focused on beads first...and then was like...how do i finish this project now? Lol, most of the findings in your boxes are pretty cool, though

[@texasgina]

I love getting your findings in my bags, so please never stop! Since I found your company (Thanks to Charmarie’s KZbin channel) I have fallen in love with findings, pendants and beads I wouldn’t have normally bought.

[@lynnsbeadsndolls1537]

Stunning autumnal colours and gorgeous beads again. Everything in the box is so perfect for fall. I think it’s brilliant to sometimes receive findings and I always use them. The pine cones and pumpkins are a lovely nod to Halloween as well. Brilliant box, as always! 🍂🧙‍♀👻

[@loycehake4614]

Nuggets were definitely my favorite. Jasper anytime! Loved everything! Thanks Lauren

[@brendaboles3875]

Beautiful box! I like getting findings that go with the beads!!😊

[@rlutker1]

The findings are great and I personally appreciate it. Thank you.

[@julieritchie2361]

I love, love the beads and findings!! I appreciate your curated genus even when my brain is trying to decide what to make! Haha ...thank you again for your ideas and beautiful boxes!❤❤❤ You do such a great job so pay no attention to silly coments!

[@cheryl3895]

I think you do a great job. All of the boxes I have received have been so much fun. Thank you

[@sheilacarroll7143]

Another beautiful bunch of beads! 😍😍😍 Thank you for sharing. 😊🌹🎃🍁🍂🍃

[@Mustangs73]

Seems to unanimous we like the findings. I appreciate your curation every month. Keep up the great work.

[@beadboxbargains]

@@Mustangs73 that’s really good to know! Often I hear more via email from the folks with a negative opinion on a subject- it’s been super helpful to be able to get feedback on the subject here! 💕 The findings will stay!

[@brendagilliland4494]

Fabulous box! I like the findings in the box because it might save me a trip to the bead store while I'm designing with the monthly box. Love you nails!! You do an amazing job!!

[@DebraJohnson-k1f]

I love the findings in my box! Thank You so much!

[@culda1984]

I'm surprised so many people complain about the findings. I love them because they are always useful for all projects, and you can never have too many findings.

[@gwendugan2231]

Beautiful box, I love everything about it ❤

[@avondahightower5965]

I love these magnets clasps, they are my favorite for men’s jewelry 🎉 Very intrusive and strong ❤

[@bridgethanbery8464]

I love the findings! 😊

[@joycelongo2123]

This one is magnificent. Love it.

[@releasethecraftin]

I love getting findings that coordinate!

[@jessmess13]

I love the findings!! You always do such an amazing job curating these boxes! I have used the spacers, charms, and other findings from your box on all different designs! I love the nugget beads this month! I am using the pine cones in some Christmas earrings for a customer!!

[@reneeray5365]

I love when throw findings in there. I don't habe to search through my stash to find what I need to match. This box was gorgeous!

[@erickapoppe9696]

Hello;-) beautiful stuff❤and your nails are so beautiful!

[@kathynotaro7386]

Findings are great as long as they arent part of the bead budget!! That was good to know! This was really a nice box!!

[@reneeray5365]

The tumbled oval beads and hematine was my favorites!

[@marthaspetla7156]

I’m not a professional beader I love the findings.

[@kimevans9338]

I agree! Do not listen to the nay-sayers! I SO look forward to my box every month!!! Love the colors especially this month! I, too am an autumn color lover. Can't wait for November's!!!

[@Heidi-Beth]

Beautiful 🤎

[@bethhenson4691]

Great box and i appreciate the findings because i dont yet have all colors in my stash ❤

[@avondahightower5965]

Beautiful box but, every BBB box is ❤🎉

[@cathylemen6443]

When have you ever not sent chain? I joined almost 7 years ago and have not recollection of a box with no chain. It's actually my favorite part, because, as you stated, craft store chain IS expensive! Not to mention, I actually have to drive to pick it up, rather than have delivered to my mail box with a bunch of other really cool stuff.

[@kathiruppe1350]

I love the colors in the box. And your nails are awesome. Does someone do them or do you?

[@beadboxbargains]

@@kathiruppe1350 thank you!! when my nails are boring and all one color, I’ve done them myself. When they’re fun patterns, my nail artist friend Paige has done them! 💕

[@2dogsandagirl]

Why did people get to order companion bundles before they were literally listed?

[@beadboxbargains]

@@2dogsandagirl I’m not exactly sure what you’re referring to here. Is it the preview companion bundle we did earlier in the month? It was a listing just like any other one on our website, not a preorder. The idea is you could get a surprise companion bundle to go with your beads if you want (or click on the listing to see the pics if you’d rather see the companion bundle contents). We don’t take preorders for bundles- they’re available while they’re available, and anyone can purchase them while they’re in stock. :) I listed a new companion bundle today at the same time the box extras were posted. I hope this helps! 💕

[@leafinstein8820]

Oct 20 and I haven’t received this yet. 😢 Help?

[@beadboxbargains]

@@leafinstein8820 oh no, please shoot our team an email at [e-mail] and they will be happy to help! 💕

[@JewelrywithJen]

The findings are a split opinion, I would prefer clasps and leave out the rest and maybe add seed beads or more spacer beads. with that said I’ve had a ton of feedback that the box is designed to enhance what you have in your stash, only after I tried something new, to design ‘on the fly only using the box’. I had an overwhelming negative response that is not what this box is, which brought me to my initial thought of why I tried this a few months, if you are a beginner, can you design out of the box only…and the answer is no. Even if you include the various random findings as always included, You still need many things from your stash regardless (wire/crimps/wire guards/cord/eye pins/earwires/etc). I have also noticed a decline in the quality of the findings of late, this box is beautiful but the ear wires are very flimsy and do not hold much weight, and I’ve had findings arrive oxidized. I agree it is a box to design with other items in your stash, and I am a beginner advocate 💯. Findings are a staple and we can never have enough and always need to restock them. As a beginner, this is a great box, just a good idea to stock up on findings, wire, cord in various metals. A good beginner monthly box overall.

[@beadboxbargains]

@@JewelrywithJen thank you so much for sharing your feedback! :) I genuinely appreciate hearing opinions from both sides on the issue. You’re absolutely right that my goal with this box is to inspire multiple design possibilities, rather than dictate a specific piece and include materials to make only that. And the biggest goal is always to bring beaders the absolute best bang for their buck (or twenty-three bucks), especially in gemstone beads. 💕