Today, I decided to make something totally new to me. I saw an ornament online made with pearls and it gave me the idea to use the pearls from the Pretties Kit. I have been using the halfback pearls from the kit, but I had no idea what to make with the round pearls. This is a great way to use up those, as well as the clear round pearls.
Although the pearls are my main focus, I also wanted to incorporate ribbon. In total, I made 3 ornaments and I still have a few round pearls left. Here's the first one:
Oooooh, shiny! I love me some bling!
Basically, I mounted all my pearls on a thin silver wire and closed it up at the top. I've never made jewelry so I don't know the rudiments of it and therefore I struggled quite a bit to close up the loop. I hid my mess under the ribbon and no one will know! I was even able to dangle some pearls on an Elastic Silver Cord from the Holiday Mini Catalogue. The ribbon is from the Mistletoe Ribbon Originals, also from the Holiday Mini.
I'm thinking it could be a very nice gift that fits inside a decorated Magnetic Gift Box, also from the Holiday Mini. It looks very elegant, if I do say so myself!
So play with your Pretties Kit and see what can come up with. You'll be surprised at the results. I'll be back tomorrow with ornament numéro deux!
Have a safe evening! CeeCee
