Finished Jewelry Update - January 2023

✿ Hey everyone! It’s Gina from orchidandopal.com. In today's video I will share the finished pieces I have created from the recent Bargain Bead Boxes, BeadingSchool Academy, Potomac Bead Box, and more! You will see a mix of gemstone and glass beads, put together by means of a variety of different techniques, including bead weaving and stringing.
My hope is for this video to provide 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 in the comments below.
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GENERAL:
✿ Copyright: Especially pertaining to Orchid and Opal original jewelry designs, please do NOT reproduce, or copy video content, or written instructions, in any format, without my consent. You may email me to inquire about discounted pricing for written patterns used in group instruction.
✿ Credit: Artists spend countless hours on their designs from concept to completion. I have the utmost respect for other artists, and the time/energy behind their original designs. I will always make a point to give credit where credit is due because I expect the same in return. Of course, in some rare circumstances, artists' beading designs may overlap in certain ways; after all, there are only so many combinations in which beads may be put together. It's possible for artists to simply “be on the same wavelength.” "Great minds think alike," and all that. :)
✿ Selling: You may sell any of the jewelry you have made from my tutorials. If you are able to credit, or tag me, as the designer, it is much appreciated.
✿ Commenting: I am honored to have you here! In order to maintain an upbuilding environment, please note that I have no tolerance for hate speech, bullying, spam, or comments that rudely criticize others, or myself, without the intent of offering constructive suggestions.
✿ Please note: Orchid and Opal is a one-woman show. I (Gina) happily work full-time creating new designs, finished pieces, written patterns, and video content. However, there's so much more work that goes unseen. I state this to let you know (1) how passionate I am about what I do, and (2) as a fellow human, I make mistakes, and do the best I can while also trying to maintain a work-life balance. I always strive to thoroughly research topics, educate myself, and present you with the most accurate content, to the very best of my ability. Thanks for joining me on this creative journey!
FTC Disclosure: This information may contain affiliate links, in which I might earn a small commission based on your purchase, at absolutely no cost to you. Regardless, I only recommend products and services I trust.
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Updated: 2023-01-27

[@Maria.D.Velazquez]

Beautiful pieces. Love the way you used the Eva beads.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks, Maria! I am so happy to hear it! Tutorial coming very soon! 💜💜💜

[@tammylass2502]

What a clever idea with the Ava beads!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you, Tammy! Tutorial coming very soon! 💜💜💜

[@tr654tr2]

I really enjoyed this video, and all the jewelry creations! I am always inspired by your creations, but especially these finished pieces videos. I love hearing your thought process and ideas, besides just being so happy to see what you have been creating! Thank you very much for putting these together, and for sharing your talents and techniques! ❤

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I really appreciate you being here to enjoy them!! It's my pleasure!! 💜💜💜

[@mfisherantonio5879]

Hi! I thought the memory wire bracelet was my favorite, with those galaxy-looking deep blue sparkle beads. 💙 BUT- then I saw the leaf necklace. 💚

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you SO much! I have a tutorial coming for that one very soon!! :) 💜💜💜

[@yvettepugin4035]

Love the PRAW necklace ❤️❤️ Can be used together with a long beaded bead in a rope style or just plain in different colours to keep the seed bead stash under control 😊. I am looking forward to getting back to bead weaving this year. Winter is a few months away and I'm slowly settling into my new home in the mountains. My stash has been packed away for months since moving house and I really miss just recreating some of your designs for fun. You are still my favourite designer of awesome bead weaving creations. Greetings from South Africa 💞💞

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Awwww, it's SO great to hear from you, Yvette!!! 💜💜💜 Thank you again!

[@helgama3048]

You are AMAZINGLY talented! Congratulations!👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️😊

[@colleensinkewicz1537]

What a gorgeous collection! You are a beady genius!! I especially love the leaf necklace....such an amazing design. Thank you, Gina!! ❤️❤️🥰🥰

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Awww, thank you so much, Colleen! I always appreciate you! 💜💜💜

[@stephanawest5054]

I love your finished jewelry videos. They always inspire me. It amazes me how your beadweaving also looks so nice on the back of the pieces. Thank you for sharing.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Awww, thanks so much, Stephana!! Lots and lots of trial and error! 💜💜💜 :)

[@maryzylema9699]

I have to say first of all ,you are a creative genius ! Every one of those designs are absolutely amazing ! I just love the beaded leaf necklace. I think using the Ava beads was so cool. What a great idea . Now I need to get some of those. It will be fun to try different beads that dangle with a front hole . That is really pretty though . I also like the mini dagger necklaces . I have so many so it is fun to find different ways of using them. Thank you Gina for sharing your beautiful designs with us. I was thinking about you and wondering when you was going to show your designs with us . I am happy to have seen this video. 😊😍💖

[@phyllishodges7637]

Your creations are so beautiful, really enjoyed this video. What do you use to string your necklaces and bracelets?

[@gretchen7894]

U have beautiful designs,i love the earrings

[@debbiewatkins3941]

Love the TILA chain. All is lovely

[@alestinebaylor7766]

Fantastic designs as usual!!

[@barbaracabrera207]

Love the beads in 1st set. Colors look so great together. Especially love the square beads. SO pretty and unique. Love leaf necklace. I love leaf beads. This is is a very unique pattern. All the jewelry is gorgeous. Beautiful work! TFS Austin TX USA

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Barbara!! 💜💜💜

[@sheilacarroll7143]

Beautiful pieces! 😍😍😍 Very creative use of the Ava beads. I absolutely love the crescent bracelets and the collar necklaces. 💖💖💖 Thank you for sharing. 😊☃️🌟☃️

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Sheila! 💜😁💜

[@kimberlygroeneweg1854]

Your fabulous.. Beautiful jewelry..❤️❤️🥰🥰

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Awww, thanks a bunch, Kimberly! Much appreciated!! 💜💜💜

[@kimberlybajorek1900]

Beautiful. Each piece is amazingly creative. TFS!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you so much for saying that, Kimberly! I really appreciate it 💜

[@terry4759]

Very clever use of the Eva beads! Love it! The pieces are all wonderful Gina! Very inspiring!❤️

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you SO much!! 💜

[@martikabeading]

Gina, all pieces are lovely 😍and I like many of them but especially the 2nd, 3rd and last two necklaces. Those ones from Beadingschool are gorgeous 😍 Thanks for sharing 👍

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you so much for watching, and for your kind words! 💜😁

[@francine775]

I love your finished jewelry videos, such a highlight of your amazing skills! Thank you for sharing!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you!! I am so happy to hear it, and love having you here! 💜💜💜

[@matraclm5422]

That dager beads flower is very pretty! And well done with the gorgeous star labradorite necklace - that flash 😍 Your bracelet is just my jam! Loving it! A tutorial for that would be ♥️!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

This one definitely brought the chatoyance!! Haha. Thanks so much for watching!! 💜💜💜

[@beckymccomas2644]

You are extremely talented! All I can say is "freaking stunning" jewelry. Thanks for sharing. 😍

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Becky! I really appreciate that. 💜 Thanks so much for watching! 😁

[@lightbulbnirvana]

I love your designs. The beadweaving is so lovely. My favs are the leaf necklace, and the Jan 23 bargain bead box necklace design. You can tell you've been doing this a long time, Gina! Thanks for your post! 🌻

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you for your kind words and thanks so much for watching! 💜😁 It means a lot!

[@ericaclark7250]

Always love seeing your finished work. You are so creative and I am always grateful for your tutorials. Thank you for sharing

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I appreciate you so much! Thank you!! 💜💜💜

[@Darlene.P]

Some very beautiful pieces. Your a talented designer .

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you SO much for saying that! 💜😁

[@juanitaurrutia1544]

So beautiful!! Thank you. Love the necklace with the leaves.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you for watching!! 💜😁

[@cathysmith9026]

Everything is beautiful!!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you, Cathy! 💜💜💜

[@karenwaters7668]

Love looking at your designs. I enjoy learning your process.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Aww, Karen, thank you so much! I am happy to hear that 💜

[@terirobinson1310]

Very inspiring. So much talent. Thank you

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you so much! I'm thrilled you feel inspired! 💜

[@sabrinaogborn3284]

Absolutely beautiful work. TFS!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Sabrina! 💜💜💜

[@rebeccarichardson8970]

I'm really looking forward to the leaf necklace tutorial! it looks like you have quite a lot of positive comments for it.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Rebecca! It's definitely coming very soon!! 💜💜💜

[@cynthiac.7927]

Very clever. I wish you would do videos on how to make and not just do the finished videos. Bc your so talented and need to get paid. But the community needs more people besides the ones we have. Please think about it

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Cynthia! I have lots of tutorials for some of these, and more coming!! :) Thanks a bunch for watching! 💜💜💜

[@reynebuchholz1516]

Your finished pieces are amazing! Thank you for sharing.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Reyne!! 💜💜💜

[@AprilDesignsSMD]

They're all so beautiful that I can't even pick a favorite!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you so much, Stella! I really appreciate it!! 💜💜💜

[@belindaeileen]

wow, what an amazing creative outpouring this month

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you so much! 💜

[@allisonbarry720]

Loved that you used all the boxes that you recieved

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Allison! I am trying to fit in as many as this human can, haha!! 💜💜💜

[@amydee4313]

Love the details that you put into your designs. Like the bead at the end of extender.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much! :)

[@maryzylema9699]

I love how you used the Ava beads. I also love the dagger pendant .So pretty !

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you, Mary!! 💜💜💜

[@pennyhalbert1280]

All your designs are so beautiful.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you so much, Penny! 💜💜💜

[@victoriag4330]

The dark blue with the stars is beautiful.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you so much, Victoria!

[@ednarosado3391]

Beautiful pieces. GBY.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you so much, Edna!! 💜💜💜

[@dawnprince278]

Such beautiful pieces!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you, Dawn! I'm so happy you like them!! 💜💜💜

[@kathyberger6650]

Beautiful work!!!!!❤

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you so much!! 💜

[@barbaragaskins3921]

What is the name of you etsy shop please. Thank you for sharing your beautiful creations

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you for watching Barbara! I don't have any finished jewelry for sale on my Etsy, but I have some for sale on my website. I'll add the link here for you!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Here's the link to my website www.orchidandopal.com/ You can visit the "shop jewelry" tab at the top of the page to find jewelry for sale. Thanks so much for asking!

[@cathleencavanaugh2113]

Great designs

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you!

[@eloisebennett1673]

I love these!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Eloise! 💜💜💜

[@karensuesmith7588]

Awesome

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Karen Sue! 💜💜💜

[@maryzylema9699]

Omg, the beading school piece is my absolute favorite ! I realized you have more designs from the beading school. They are all just lovely .You can never go wrong with that box of goodies. 😍😊💖

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Yay! Thank you!! 💜💜💜