Handcrafted Rustic Jingle Bell Decoration
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In the spirit of the fourth day of the "12 Days of Christmas" Series, we're sharing a simple and charming DIY project: the Rustic Jingle Bell Ornament. This ornament, adorning our Christmas tree this year, was inspired by the joyous chaos of our children and their spilled jingle bells.
The Rustic Jingle Bell Ornament is one of eleven Christmas Ornaments for the day, created by various DIY enthusiasts, including Lovely Etc., Remodelando la Casa, Cherished Bliss, Whats Ur Home Story, and Serendipity Refined.
To create a Rustic Jingle Bell Ornament similar to the one in the series, you can follow these steps:
- Begin by cutting a toilet paper roll into the bell body and loop. Glue a plastic Easter egg half inside the roll bottom to form the bell shape.
- Paint the creation with black chalk paint, then highlight with antique gold metallic Rub ‘n Buff to achieve an aged cowbell appearance. Sand the ornament for added dimension and texture.
- Attach a loop from cardboard strips and tie jute or rope for hanging. Optionally, add small rusty jingle bells (around 9mm size) for authentic sound and rustic charm.
This method is simple, inexpensive, and yields ornaments with a charming, handcrafted rustic style. For a more intricate finish, some DIY creators add burlap and craft wire or hot glue details, as demonstrated in similar Christmas ornament tutorials.
Other Christmas Ornaments for the day include the Chalkboard Paint Ornament by It All Started With Paint, the Vintage Style Bottle Brush Tree by Serendipity Refined, and the DIY Feather Ball by Bigger Than The Three of Us.
The Jute Ball Ornament, created by Thrifty and Chic, and the Rustic Twig Wreath Ornament are also part of the collection. For those with a Disney-themed Christmas, the Princess Elsa Ornament by All Things G&D and the Silver Starburst Ornament by May Richer Fuller might be perfect additions to your tree.
As you craft your Rustic Jingle Bell Ornament, embrace the chaos and find peace amidst the joyous noise of your children. After all, it's the love and joy they bring that truly make the Christmas season special.
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Combine the joy of outdoor-living with a touch of home-and-garden charm by crafting your own Rustic Jingle Bell Ornament this holiday season. Hang these rustic ornaments in your home to create a lifestyle that echoes the rustic cowbell sounds of the countryside.
After mastering the Rustic Jingle Bell Ornament, explore other Christmas Ornament ideas such as the Vintage Style Bottle Brush Tree or the Disney-themed Princess Elsa Ornament, to further embellish your home-and-garden inspired lifestyle during the festive season.
