SILVERWARE CURTAIN or DOORBELL

Okay folks.  Since I haven't had a chance to go pickin' lately annnnd, I really haven't had any time for paintin' either, just thought I'd pass this 'too cute' idea along to you.  Maybe some of you other shop owners can use it.  Or, it'd actually make a cute curtain in any kitchen.

When I moved the shop to it's new location, I needed a doorbell.  I didn't want to buy one of those magnet type 'over the door' chimes.  So, I decided to use something to go with the shop's theme......which of course is antiques.  I looked for cowbells..........no luck.   Looked for old jingle bells...........no luck.  Sooooo, since I love old silverware, I decided I'd do something with that.  And, this is what I came up with...........

     Believe me, I can definitely hear when someone comes into the shop.


Here are the SIMPLE directions..........as if you can't figure it out allll by yourself.

Gather your tools:  Scissors, silverware (of course), ribbon, cut into different lengths.  I used two different types of ribbon and alternated it on the rod.  Oh, yeah, a curtain rod.  That's all ya need. 

I used some of each..........forks, knives and spoons. 

Now, just tie one end of the ribbon to the utensil...........annnnnnd..................

                           Tie the OTHER end of the ribbon to the rod.

And, TaDaaaa........DOORBELL.

I get comments almost daily on my DOORBELL.   8-)

Oh, and if you don't have a shop, don't cha think it would make a precious curtain in the kitchen???  I do.

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