Easy DIY Christmas Bells
If you love simple Christmas crafts that look far more expensive than they are, these easy DIY Christmas bells using Dollar Tree plant pots are a fun project to try. The idea is straightforward: turn affordable plastic pots into charming holiday bells you can hang on your porch, mantel, or even the Christmas tree!
They’re lightweight, budget-friendly, and a great alternative when you can’t find the décor you want in stores. You’ll pick up a few pots, add some paint, ribbon, and a faux clapper, and end up with a festive piece that fits into almost any décor style. So let’s get started!
Why You’ll Love This Dollar Tree Christmas Craft
- Uses easy and inexpensive Dollar Tree materials
- Comes with a full step-by-step tutorial that beginners can follow
- Works as holiday décor, handmade gifts, or quick home projects
- Fully customisable with different paint colours and ribbon styles
Materials Needed
- plastic plant pots (we picked ours up at the Dollar Tree)
- paint brushes
- MultiSurface paint in brown and Metallic Gold Paint
- faux white greenery and a few sprigs of faux eucalyptus
- wooden rings
- wooden beads, 1″
- twine
- hot glue gun
- 3″ wide paid ribbon with wired edges
- 1″ wide ribbon in a coordinating color
- silver bells and red faux berries
- floral wire
How to Make DIY Christmas Bells
Apply a coat of paint to the plant pot and eave it to dry.
With your finger tips apply a genrous amount of gold accents around the edges.
Use a hot glue gun to adhere the wooden ring to the bottom of the pot (aka top of the bell).
Glue the wooden ring the same colors as the pot and leave it to dry fully. At the same time, paint the wooden beads.
Cut a piece of twine to hang the wooden bead from. Thread the twine through the wooden bead and secure the bead in place by knotting the end of the twine.
Next, glue the opposite end of the skewer to the inside of the painted pot.
Layer the sprigs of eucalyptus with the faux white greenery.
Add a large ribbon bow to the stem end of the greenery as shown. If you’re not sure how to make a large bow, head over to our easy DIY double bow post here. Secure the pieces together with some floral wire.
Cut two pieces of 1″ wide ribbon so it loops through the ring and fastens to the large bow. Thread the ribbons through the top of the bells and secure to the large bow to complete the decorative door swag.
Tips, Variations & Troubleshooting
Variations
You can make these plant pot bells in classic gold, frosty silver, bright red, or rustic matte white. Metallic spray paint gives the most realistic “bell” look, while chalk paint creates a softer farmhouse style. Try mixing pot sizes for a tiered hanging display or making mini versions for the tree.
Size & Colour Options
Dollar Tree usually stocks small, medium, and large planters. The medium pots work best for front door décor, while the smaller ones suit indoor garlands. If you want a vintage brass effect, layer bronze and gold spray paint, then lightly brush on black acrylic for depth.
Troubleshooting
If your paint streaks, give the pot a quick light sanding before the next coat. If the ribbon slips, a dab of hot glue holds everything in place. For clappers that swing too much, shorten the string slightly so they sit in the centre without hitting the pot edges too often.
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A Festive Touch For your Home
These Christmas plant pot bells are a quick way to create something charming on a tiny budget, and they bring a lovely handmade feel to your holiday decorating. If you enjoy simple crafts that still make an impact, this one is worth adding to your list. Feel free to share or pin this idea to save it for later!
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