These simple DIY Christmas bells are a great way to add some magic to your tree! I love a quick and easy craft, especially during the holidays and these bells made from planter pots are just perfect. Grab some miniature clay pots and get started on this project today. You will love these all over your tree!
Clay pot Christmas crafts are an inexpensive way to decorate your tree and so much more. If you love our DIY Christmas bells, then you will want to check out our other clay pot crafts for other times of the year!
How To Make DIY Christmas Bells
If you have never crafted with terra cotta pots, then you are missing out!
Terra cotta pots are inexpensive and super easy to use as craft supplies. Using them to make these terra cotta bells is the perfect Christmas craft and is one that you will want to make year after year!
This Christmas bell craft can be completed in 3 steps and is simple enough to let the kids help with as well. They will love adding their personal touch to these clay pots with paint. Plus, these Christmas bells make awesome gifts and can easily be customized with the supplies that you have on hand!
Supplies Needed To Make DIY Christmas Bells
- Terra cotta pots
- Paint
- Jute twine or baker’s twine
- Jingle bells
- Paint brush
Step 1: Paint Clay Pots
Paint your clay pots the color of your choice with craft paint. This may take several coats. Be sure to allow them to dry between each coat.
You will also want to paint the inside as well as the outside. Multiple coats may be required here as well.
Step 2: Add Jingle Bell To Baker’s Twine
I used baker’s twine on my terra cotta bells but you can use jute twine or any twine you have on hand. Be sure the twine you choose will fit through the hole in the bottom of the planter pot.
Add your jingle bell to the twine and tie a knot where the bell will hang just below the lip of the clay pot.
Step 3: Create Hanger For DIY Christmas Bells
String through the hole in the planter pot and tie at the top to hang on your tree.
Once you have made your hanger, you are ready to add these fun DIY clay pot Christmas ornaments to your tree!
These simple DIY Christmas bells will look great on your tree! Christmas bell ornaments are easy to make from clay pots so be sure to pick up a bunch of these mini flower pots at your local craft store!
FAQs About DIY Christmas Bells
Here are a couple of questions that I see readers ask about these DIY Christmas bells. If you have a question, please check to see if I’ve already answered it below. Don’t see your question? Leave it for me in the comments!
Where Can You Buy Mini Terra Cotta Pots?
You can buy mini terra cotta pots at big box stores, craft stores, or on Amazon.
Can I Change The Color Of These Bells?
Yes, you can! You can paint these bells in any colors that you like!
Can I Add More Decorations To These Bells?
Absolutely! If the bells are too plain for your taste, you can decorate them further with glitter, pom poms, a vinyl decal, or anything else that you like.
How Can I Make These Bells Look More High-End?
If you want to use this project to replicate those high-end-looking bells that you see at the store, below are some ideas you can use.
- Ideal 1: Paint your bell gold, add jute twine as your hanger, and add a red ribbon bow.
- Ideal 2: Paint your bell black, let it dry, then go over it with Rub n Buff to give it a more antique look.
5 More Clay Pot Crafts
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You have some neat crafts. I appreciate your time and effort in doing the tutorials. Thanks for being willing to share your ideas.
I just found your site. I love it! My great -grans will have a blast
Thanks so much.