Bargain Bead Box Monthly Subscription Unboxing } Dec. 2018

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✿ Hey beautiful! It’s Gina from orchidandopal.com. It's my pleasure to bring you a close-up look at this month's Bargain Bead Box. 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!
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[@kimleon-guerrero9980]

Love this months box. That pinecone pendant is gorgeous and I love the tree agate. I’m really looking forward to seeing your creations from this box. I can see necklaces, bracelets and earrings from this beautiful array of beads and findings. 💞💫

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Kim! Everything was coordinated so beautifully, it won't be hard to put things together. I look forward to sharing more finished pieces soon. Thanks for watching! 💜

[@gladysrojas4466]

Beautiful beads and findings. I love the jade beads and the pine cones. Thank you!😊

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Gladys! I'm so glad you enjoyed them too. Thanks for watching! :)

[@pamelalaughlin9463]

I love this box, can’t want to see what you do with it. Received my box on Monday.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Pamela! I was supposed to receive it Monday, but sadly the snow delayed my delivery. I was so excited to finally receive it, and look forward to sharing more soon. So glad you were able to get this awesome box too! Happy beading! 💜

[@sue7777]

I am drooling over the Ching Hai marble beads and both sizes of the tree agate--very cool unboxing--thanks for letting us in to enjoy it with you!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Sue! I am so glad you could enjoy it right along with me. Thanks for watching, and for your comment! 💜

[@helgama3048]

Dear Gina! Congratulations! 🎊🎉🎈 Lucky 🍀 girl! So much beauty in these little boxes! Thank you for sharing the unboxing with all of us, as it makes us all (I am sure) very happy! Merry Christmas 🎁🎄 and the best for next year 2019! 😄👋🏻🦜🌴🌞🏝

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Helga, I am so glad you enjoyed!! Hope you have a wonderful rest of 2018, and a great 2019 as well! 💜 💜 💜

[@3MsGrandma]

I received my box yesterday and I love it! The crystal beads with the matte center are gorgeous, the camera didn't do them justice. The matte marble beads are so cool, they feel like concrete lol

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Rosie! Yes, you're exactly right - so sparkly and beautiful! I look forward to playing with all of these items, and I am sure you do too! 💜

[@murphy1384]

It is a gorgeous box this month. I was so surprised when I saw those cute tiny pinecones, I have some just a little bigger in my stash. Love the colors, they are so pretty. TY for recommending, not disappointed when I receive the bag. Mary

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Mary! I agree; the colors and the pinecones are so beautiful! So glad you enjoy it too! 💜

[@paulettesmith6548]

Oh my gosh, I want that monthly box!!!!!!! I have Ching Hai gemstones from Fire Mtn. You can use Patina Inks on a few of the Pine limbs or cone. Love it!!! The serpentine "jade" is a real gemstone, not jade but has coloring of jade. You are a wonderful designer and presenter!!!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Such a fabulous idea with the patina inks on the metal pieces. I'd love to do more experimentation with that. Thanks so much for your kind words, and helpful comment! 💜💜💜

[@marissavallejo2987]

was waiting for this one!!! so happy!!! should be getting mine today and now I am super excited about it!!! thank you for all your lovely videos and designs!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Marissa! Yay! I am so glad you enjoyed, and I bet you are looking forward to your box. My box was delayed due to the snow, so I was anxious to get mine as well. Thanks so much for watching, and your kind words!! :)

[@JenniferHostetter]

Loving the pine cones!❤️❤️

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Jennifer! I do too! 💜

[@StitchesbySharonH]

Those pine cones are so cool!!! I can’t believe how detailed they are! I’m definitely looking forward to seeing what you make with them!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Sharon! I am always very impressed by the focals they send! So nice they are three dimensional, and not just one sided, or flat. I look forward to sharing more soon. Thanks as always for watching, and for your comment! 💜💜💜

[@StitchesbySharonH]

Orchid and Opal Jewelry & Beads I also want to thank you for taking the time to like and comment back to your viewers. I haven’t been active much on my Nail Art channel, but I always made a point to like and reply too. There are some great channels out there but if they can’t take the time to at least like a comment, I find myself very turned off. I just think it’s common courtesy. I understand if you have a huge channel, but even a lot of them will still answer a question and then like the comments. I guess not everyone agrees with that, but I’m a grown woman with a family and my parents would still yell at me if I didn’t acknowledge a comment!! Lol!!! So, thank you!!!! 💜💕💜

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Sharon! I wouldn't have it any other way. It is very off-putting for me to comments on channels, and not get any response too; I like to treat others the way I would want to be treated. It really isn't that hard to acknowledge someone who took the time and thought to make a comment. I am starting to get more comments than some really large channels sometimes, I think, because I do take the time to respond. It's a lot, but you all are the reasons that the channels continue to grow, and that's SO IMPORTANT!! Thanks for acknowledging that I take the time to do that, Sharon. I love to know it makes a difference to you, and I don't plan to change it. Hope you have a great weekend! 💜💜💜

[@StitchesbySharonH]

Orchid and Opal Jewelry & Beads 💜💕💜

[@lorricoetzee5856]

Thank you very much for sharing. What an amazing box of beads. Love your bracelet, too.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Lorri! I will be doing a tutorial on the bracelet very soon. Thanks for watching! 💜

[@christeenbeasley8215]

Hi Gina...Got mines in the mail on Monday and love love love it! I knew you would drool over all the pinecones we got! Lol.... I see myself using the big pinecones as a pendent with the tree agate beads. I'm watching you to see what you come up with. I know it will be awesome. Got a chance to visit your Etsy shop and all I'm going to say is.... "You go girl". Happy beading

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Christeen, I know you are loving this box too! Thanks so much for still watching my unboxing, and checking out my little shop. I know you'll have fun playing with these beads too. Have a great evening! 💜💜💜

[@Laura-gt4pu]

I subscribed to this last month, I just got my first box. I love it! The line cones are so cool and I also love the tree agate. I can't wait to make some Christmas gifts for my family with these beads ❤

[@Laura-gt4pu]

Line cones...lol

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Oh, yay! I'm so glad to hear that, and that this was the very first box you received! Have fun playing with all of your new beads and findings, Laura!!! 💜

[@le12ification]

I already know that I will make pine cone earrings, bracelet and necklace! lol 😆The gem stones are great! Can’t wait to get mine.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Wadiya! I had a strong feeling you would like this one!! Such great pieces that coordinate so well. Thanks for watching! 💜

[@marykettler8455]

Gina, Just went through my BBB with you. This is a great value for the money. Love these pinecones . I almost bought some of these free agate beads on their BBBargains website. Love this whole bead bag. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Mary! I love that we could unbox it together! :) I love this one too! So many lovely pieces, and wonderful new items to play with that coordinate together so well. I hope you have fun beading! Thanks so much for watching!! 💜

[@tyrroo]

Wow, this one is really impressive. Quality findings (afaik), beautiful gemstones, and well co-ordinated, I love it! (And yes, you're correct than when an item is described using "" quotes, that means it's not really the item it's claiming to be inside the quotes. So in the case of that *serpentine "jade"* pendant, it's made of serpentine and resembles jade. I'm actually surprised that the ching hai marble beads weren't described as "ching hai jade", but it's great to see that the Bargain Bead Box people respect their customers enough to tell the truth!)

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Absolutely! Always glad to see honest and accurate descriptions! Such great value in these BBBoxes. Thanks so much for watching! 💜

[@tiffanyhooten7924]

I love this box but number 11 the ching hai marble gemstone beads looked really chalky in the bag so I rubbed them on some dark fabric and thankfully they didn't leave a chalky residue. Love your videos!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Tiffany! I am so glad the Ching Hai didn't leave a residue! Thanks so much for watching, and I am so glad you enjoyed! 💜

[@karenraabis5296]

I don’t get this box but wish I did! That is gorgeous!! I can’t wait to see what you do with these!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much for watching, Karen! 💜

[@frommarvaline7105]

Thanks for your review. Been watching them all for some time now. I'm a beginner and chose this box to subscribe to. Just got my first box and I'm totally impressed with it. Can't wait to use them. 😊Thanks again. Marvaline

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Marvaline! I am so excited for you that you also subscribe to this box, and can play with these beautiful pieces as well. Thanks so much for watching, and happy beading! 💜💜💜

[@yomama8873]

Love this box can’t wait to see what you make 😱

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I look forward to sharing again very soon! Thanks for watching! 💜

[@lidiamcculley8933]

Hi dear Gina! Love every single item in this December BBB ♡ As always, like so much they coordinate all the beads & findings cleverly! I got my beads already :) Thanks much for the show & Tell; always enjoy your videos! Wanting to seeing your next designs with this gorgeous beads! Have a lovely & blessed week, my friend _/o\_ ♡

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Lidia! I agree, so nice that everything is coordinated so beautifully! I can't wait to share more designs now that I have so many new "toys" to play with. Thanks so much for watching! 💜

[@christianrodgers1811]

Very nice, I recently cancelled this box to try the Facet stitching box. Love the bracelet that you are wearing, is there a video of it?

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks, Christian! I do plan to do a tutorial on it in the near future. I hope you enjoy your facet box!! :) 💜

[@melissaflores2302]

I'm wanting to see what you do with the matte beads. ❤

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Melissa! I know, right?! They will be interesting, and I will share when I use them. Thanks so much for watching!

[@francinereider7427]

Hi Gina. l like your bracelet. The pine cones are really nice. You got a lot of cool beads and things. I see a few necklaces in this bunch. Thank you for sharing. Can't wait to see the goodies you come up with. HAPPY BEADING. Have a nice day.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Fran! I am so glad you enjoyed the pieces in the unboxing too. I am going to show the bracelet soon, and do a tutorial. Thanks again!!! 💜

[@sarahstyle-cm5xz]

So glad I found a channel that reviews a bunch of different bead subscription boxes! Is it possible for you to review a Jesse James bead box sometime? I haven't seen a ton of reviews for these and would love to see an unboxing from you. If not it's totally okay, I was just wondering. Keep up the amazing work!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hey there! I am so glad you found me too. I am always interested in taking a look at different subscription boxes, so I will definitely check them out. I had looked into them before, briefly, but had forgotten all about them, so thanks for the reminder! Hope you have a great day! 💜

[@sarahstyle-cm5xz]

Orchid and Opal Jewelry & Beads No problem, hope you have a great day, too!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi again! Thanks to your request, I am happy to tell you that I reached out to Jesse James', and they are sending me a box to review on my channel this weekend! I appreciate you reaching out to me, and I am so happy that I will be able to do an unboxing for you, and other viewers, to take a look at this subscription box! Take care! 💜

[@sarahstyle-cm5xz]

Orchid and Opal Jewelry & Beads That sounds amazing, thank you! I’ll be excited to see a video on it once it comes out :)

[@dorisbarnes5527]

Love it!😀

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks for watching, Doris! 💜

[@kathiejohns1418]

Which bead of the month club subscription that is the lowest price would you recommend?

[@lidiamcculley8933]

Hi! This one is the most inexpensive Bead Box Vs any other, and is the most worthy for your money as well. I'm already a subscriber since 09/2017, and I love every single month I have been receiving my monthly beads' package. Greetings from Minnesota!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Kathie! This would be the one if you are looking for lowest price, and overall value for the money! Thanks so much for watching! 💜💜💜

[@samanthaedwards98]

Id like to see a tutorial on the bracelet you're wearing...

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Stay tuned! It's coming! :) 💜 Thanks so much, Samantha!

[@debbiebruner4000]

Where can I find the coupons for bead box bargains

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Debbie, the coupon codes come in the paper insert with the monthly subscription. Hope that helps!

[@andreagibson7099]

VERY PRETTY

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you for watching! Hope you have a wonderful day!! :)

[@adalizbazan658]

You dont have a coupon code we first timers can use?

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Adaliz! I'm sorry I don't know of a coupon code for the subscription. I wish I had one to give you!

[@avj6033]

Having a „ton „ of material myself I cannot believe I am watching unboxing videos with even more ideas for more material to use 😳😀. Very nice video though. There is „only“ ohne thing: These tree agates look very much like moss agate. In my experience the tree agate is not this transparent and with your beads one can clearly see the moss texture inside. Sorry for sounding like a know-it-all.

[@3MsGrandma]

I agree with you about the beads being moss agate

[@beadboxbargains]

Good point! Tree agate and moss agate are actually the same stone-- the trade names just depend on whether they are overall more opaque (tree agate) or translucent (moss agate). :) Moss agate typically doesn't have any of the opaque white, while tree agate can be kind of mossy but has some white opacity to it.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

That's too funny! I am like you, though, I love watching unboxing videos even if I have received the same box!! Something about seeing and hearing other people's reactions, and seeing the items in a "new light." Great info about the moss agate! I don't think you sound like a know-it-all, and I ALWAYS appreciate helpful comments by knowledgable beaders/gem enthusiasts. Thanks so much for watching, and for your comment! 💜💜💜

[@avj6033]

I am glad you see it that way 😊 - thank you for giving me one or two (or more 😳😇) ideas what to do with some of my Czech Glass (other than piling it on top of each other 😀). I even looked for some purple items in my favourite glas bead shop.

[@judithannmanchester3071]

Love your videos, I received my box on Monday, it came in damaged, I sent them an email to see if they can help me out, three sets #5, 9, & 11 had some crushed beads, the package looked like it was crushed during mailing process, but i can hardly wait to see what you do with these, thanks for all you do

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Judith! Thanks so much for your kind words! I am so sorry to hear that your box arrived damaged- that stinks! I'm glad you reached out to them, and I hope that they respond quickly to you, and get you some replacements. I can't wait to share some more finished pieces with these beads. Happy beading to you!! :) 💜