When I browse through craft stores or home décor shops. I am always looking for something I can recreate for a lower price. That is exactly what happened with this DIY Rustic Bell Christmas Ornament.
I saw something very similar, came home and recreated it. These are rustic, festive and unique.
*This post was updated and modified November 2025.
I thought you might like something like it, as well. The full tutorial is below…
You will need:
3- small filler balls, like I used here
I had brand new red jingle bells. Not exactly what my vision was for this project.
After soaking the bells in 3 tablespoons of salt and 1/2 cup of bleach in a small plastic cup for about 4 hours, they came out looking like the picture shown above.
Of course, you can leave the bells shiny and in any color YOU like. But I wanted a more rustic look. So I “rusted” them up.
Once the bells were dry, I measured out 5 strands of jute twine in various lengths. Starting with 9 inches being the shortest. Then adding 4 inches longer than the one before. So, 9 inches, 13 inches, 17 inches, 21 inches, 25 inches. Your jute lengths can be whatever YOU like.
With a square knot, tie each bell to the jute twine. Then tie them together with a loop knot like the picture above.
After cutting the greenery sprigs in the lengths you like, you are ready to attach them to the jute loop knot with hot glue.
Start with the larger sprigs first. Attach with hot glue, being careful not to burn your fingers.
Next adhere the small sprigs on top of the larger ones.
Now it’s time for the filler balls. Arrange them how you think they look best.
Your DIY Rustic Bell Christmas Ornament is ready for your Christmas tree, a wreath, or on your front door.
These rustic bell ornaments could NOT be any easier. With just a few components you could make several as gifts, to tie on packages or even along with your baked goods.
I would love to know what colors you will be choosing for your own DIY Rustic Bell Christmas Ornaments.
I am so glad you stopped by today.
Have a wonderful day filled with those you love.
Christmas Wreath from an Embroidery Hoop
What a beautiful ornament with the jewels
Very clever and they look beautiful. I would have rose gold on mine.
Oh, how lovely those bell colors look after you dunked them in the aging mixture. It looks like a beautiful rose paper has been modged on to them and your belled-up ornament looks so gorgeously rustic with the frosted greenery too. I’m going to have to scratch in my craft cupboard because I know I have some old bells hiding in there somewhere
Very cute bells. Love the pink on them! Plus that glam ornament with the brooch is awesome too!