A Bell to Ring in the New Year!

 Last year, at about this same time, I began to make this bell covered entirely in pearls. I got to a point, about three quarters of the way to done and just stopped. I didn't even want to look at it anymore. I had orignially planned on making two of them and hanging them from the top of our Christmas tree. That plan seemed to fizzle when I realized that it took much, much longer than I expected. That, and the fact that I am pretty sure I had newborns that weighed less than this bell does..... It's a heavyweight and would topple the tree if it was paired with another at the very top! 

  I thought the bell would make a nice centerpiece for our New Year's table. It will be a day similar to last year's New Year's Eve. A night in with the kids in the early evening and the hubby and I later on... Oh, and a snazzy bottle of champagne too! These would be pretty to make in smaller sizes as ornaments... That's a project for next year!   I used a mix of old pearls from strands and necklaces that I tore apart along with new glass pearls; the pink and pale green ones.  I was finishing up the last few details on it today and happened to turn for about a half of a minute and when I looked back, lots more corsage pins were stuck into it! I had to laugh, that's my little guy! What a big helper! (I don't know what happened to this picture...)   To finish, I topped it off with a vintage cluster of millinery, ribbons and old and tarnished tinsel!   Well, I am going to wish you well now, as I know there will be lots to prepare come tomorrow!  Here's to you and your's this New Year's! Happy 2011, sweet friends!!!! Cheers! 

 

Comments

[Katsui Jewelry]

yummy, gabriella. it does look very labor intensive, though!

Hugs,
Suz

[Claudie]

Now that's over the top cute too Gab. And I took a look at last years STAR... and was that cake really baked in an easy bake oven? I used to LOVE my little easy bake oven. I've been wanting to find a used pink one for the longest time. Must look harder.
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Happy New Year sweet friend. I'll surely take a million pics. I found my long Audrey gloves today. I also bought a sweet glittery bracelet. Look out Montreal here I come.
LOVE YOU
LOVE ME
xoxoxoxo

[jenny holiday]

awwwww...I love the idea of your lil helper!! Sooo great! :)

I know what you are feeling...About 10 yrs ago I was reeeally into vintage beaded fruit...which then had me wanting to bead everything. I wanted to bead a bunch of stars for our tree.....umm....I finished 2! And boyyy did my thumb hurt! :/

Love your bell to bits!! Totally worth the work!!

Wishing you guys a very happy, healthy, fabulous New Year!!

xoxo Jenny Holiday

[Amy Boelter]

Oh my, what a beautiful, beautiful bell!! Happy new year! Amy

[Fleur de Bee]

Be still my heart....Pearls, tinsel and vintage...SWOON! Happy New Year doll! xoxo

[Jill]

HAHA! I was wondering why those big pins were sticking out! Gotta love the little ones and the way they always.....help!

Have a great New Year!

Jill

[scrappy jessi]

Hey Doll,
"Happy New Year!"
Have A Fabulous 2011!
eeeekkk this is beautiful!
oxooxx,
Jessi

[Kim Caldwell]

Beyond gorgeous. . .

Happy New Year!!

xxoo

Kim

[kana]

Your bell is beautiful! Happy New year to you!

[Jeanne]

I don't know how you do it but you make everything so beautiful!

[Jennifer Hayslip]

Gooorgeous Gabrielle! You have such a beautiful and gifted eye!!! Happy New Year! XOXO,Jenn