Think of these bells as tiny messengers of Christmas cheer.

Wrapped in natural twine and dressed with little evergreens, berries, and snowflakes, they’re like woodland treasures brought inside for the season.

They’re light, easy to craft in batches, and each one turns out a little different, just like snowflakes.

Materials Needed

• Cardboard (cut into 4-5 bell shapes, each about 4” tall)
• Jute twine (1 roll, approx. 50-70 ft)
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks
• Scissors
• Greenery sprigs (real pine clippings or faux, 2-3” long)
• Mini red berries (artificial, 8-10 pcs)
• Snowflake embellishments (wooden or foam, 1-2” size)
• Small golden star stickers or cutouts (optional for the bottom)
• Green ribbon (¼” wide, about 6” per ornament)
• String or twine loop for hanging (6” per ornament)

Step-by-step Guide

Step 1: Cut out bell shapes from sturdy cardboard, about the size of your palm. These will be your base.

Step 2: Secure one end of the twine with a dab of hot glue at the back of the bell.

Begin wrapping the twine around the cardboard, crisscrossing in different directions to cover the surface fully.

You continue until the cardboard is hidden and the bell has a rustic, woven look.

Step 3: Trim the twine and glue the end neatly on the back. If you want extra sturdiness, you can add a second layer of wrapping.

Step 4: Hot glue a small piece of greenery at the top corner of the bell, followed by a few red berry embellishments.

Step 5: Add a decorative snowflake on top of the greenery cluster for a wintry touch.

Step 6: Stick or glue a golden star cutout at the bottom tip of the bell to mimic the ringer.

Step 7: Make a small loop with twine or ribbon, glue it to the back, and your ornament is ready to hang.

Step 8: Repeat with variations, change the ribbon color, switch the embellishments, or add glitter for sparkle.

Tip:

These bells also make wonderful handmade gift toppers.

Then attach one to a wrapped present, and the recipient gets not just a gift, but a keepsake ornament too.