What does Christmas sound like? During this holiday, all you can hear around you is laughter, festive music, and colorful jingle bells!
No sound is more intertwined with this holiday season than the sweet tinkling of Christmas bells. Not only do these bells sound delightful, but they're also great at dressing up your home.
Learn the different ways you can jazz up your house with these jingle bells decorating ideas!
1. Mini Holly-Days
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Even the simplest bells can be decorated! This classic silver bell ornament was enhanced with a polka-dotted red ribbon and tiny holly berries topping it off. This straightforward trick gives it extra flair and its vibrant colors and interesting patterns will also help it stand out from dark green Christmas trees.
2. Hang in Pairs
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Instead of just using one bell, why not opt for two? Get a pair of identical bells and subtly attach them to each other before decorating them as you wish. Hang them from ceilings or from garden trees using a pretty plaid ribbon and it’ll neatly act as a pseudo-chandelier for your outdoor parties.
3. Ribboned Christmas Chimes
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These little bells are tied to the ends of Christmas-themed ribbons. These are meant to be hung from tall places, allowing the bells to dangle and move freely. Doing this, especially outdoors, has the bells behaving like delicate wind chimes and creates cheerful jingling sounds perfect for the Yuletide season.
4. Mantel Accents
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Your bells don't just have to be hung from a height, they can also serve as design accents! These jingle bells are strategically placed together with pine branches, red fruits, and Christmas lettering that all look lovely on the mantle. These bells add character and are great for entertaining fidgety guests.
5. Yuletide Door Bells
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Modern doorbells are powered by buttons and electricity but you could switch it up for the holidays using a literal door bell? Just hang a bell by your entrance and leave instructions to ring it when guests arrive. This creates a fun and engaging home environment that smoothly moves festivities along.
6. Chiming Stars
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Stars are incredibly symbolic of the season and are frequently found in holiday decor. To incorporate them into a design, mix them with some jingle bells and alternate them on a rope of wire. Hang this on any empty wall to fill it and create a lovely backdrop for photos and videos.
7. Beaded Bells
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This gorgeous bell is handmade using lovely beads and wire. It's a project that’s meant to give you more ways to customize the different elements of your holiday decor. This brings tons of personality to a space and can be fastened from trees, ceilings, or garlands. These are also fantastic conversation starters!
8. Silver Jingle Bells Wreath
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If you don't have a Christmas wreath prepared yet, consider making one entirely out of jingle bells! Jingle bells wreaths are endearing pieces that bring out a lot of charm for your home. These pieces are sure to call everyone’s attention when a door opens and the wreath rings sweetly.
9. High on a Beam
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Don’ leave any of your exposed beams bare! Tie them in together with your Christmas decor by attaching evergreen garlands to each beam. Keep the design balanced by attaching a pair of large bells at the center and slowly adding embellishments around it for a uniform and impressive design feature.
10. Golden on Trees
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Although red and green are staple Christmas colors, gold is not far behind! It’s featured often in holiday decor and, thanks to the diversity in bell designs, you can easily find the right jingle bells for you. These work best when you’re able to closely match the different gold tones in other design elements.
11. Rustic Ringing
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These jingle bells are dangled off of a Christmas tree to make it more captivating. Bells serve as amazing tree ornaments that blend in with other Christmas balls while adding sound to the experience. When your tree gets nudged or moved, the camouflaged bells make a delightful trilling sound that gets everyone curious!
12. Mini Baubles
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Jingle bells come in various sizes and colors. If you need to decorate a miniature Christmas tree, use tiny jingle bells as baubles! This dresses up your tree for the holidays and will ring pleasantly each time it’s moved. They’re also adorable enough to quickly lift your spirits after a long day.
13. Candle Trinkets
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These jingle bells are used as shiny trinkets scattered around Christmas candles on a fancy tray. Although it’s simple, they’re amazing accent pieces that beautifully reflect the brightness of lights and candles. It’s an effortless way to jazz up these pieces and add some more texture and character to them.
14. Elaborate Silent Bells
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While these bell ornaments don't actually jingle, they sure do look pretty on a tree! These are made with an elaborate yet lightweight design that decorates your tree without any danger. They’re also a clever way to break up any patterns you might have accidentally made with your other ornaments.
15. Strung on a Ribbon
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These Christmas bells have been strung through an elegant sheer ribbon. It’s a straightforward ribbon garland that can be hung wherever— around a tree, from a ceiling, or draping along a tableside. Using dainty ribbons makes the bells look more feminine and soft, which works wonderfully in largely female households.
16. Charmed Wreaths
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This simple circular wreath is made out of a ribbon-wrapped wooden ring that's accented with a fluffy bow, a large star, and a tiny bell charm. The little bell completes this wreath and makes sure that it won’t only be a treat for your eyes but also terrific for your ears too!
17. Blue Bells
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When nature can’t add color to your home with bluebells anymore, turn to blue-colored Christmas bells instead! Blue bell ornaments are lovely additions to cool-toned designs and give these spaces a modern twist. Though the color is less conventional, they blend in seamlessly with traditional Christmas decor that most people already have.
18. Candy Bells
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Christmas always looks better with some faux peppermint candy accents! Add them to your space by decorating your bells with simple red and white patterns. They immediately pop out against the deep green color in most traditional holiday decor and can bring a touch of playfulness to the space too.
19. Christmas Shadowboxes
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Shadow boxes are fantastic living room decor perfect for showing off your personality and creativity. Luckily, you can make your shadowboxes more holiday-appropriate (or make new Christmas-themed frames!) with a generous bunch of miniature bells. Just fill in its empty spaces with colorful bells and you’ll be good to go!
20. Picturesque Jingles
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These bells have been specially made with Christmas-themed pictures around their surfaces. These eye-catching pieces come with colorful and charming designs to make it easy for you to decorate your home. Even with no design plan in mind, hanging up bells that already come with unique designs are enough to elevate a space.
21. Overhead Bells
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Ceilings are free real estate for holiday decor and one gorgeous technique uses chains and hooks to hang several bells from there. It’s a design-savvy look that helps these bells gently sway in the wind and ring beautifully with a strong breeze. This is best for partially covered outdoor areas that can be fully covered when not in use.
22. Twinkling Presents
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When you start setting your Christmas presents under the tree, these gifts become part of your holiday decor. To ensure that your presents blend into the space well, add a bell or two to each gift, especially those with ribbons. This also makes it more fun for opening gifts on Christmas day!
23. Jingles and Charms
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If you have kids who love arts and crafts, try doing this project with them! Simply have them cut different Christmas-themed shapes from board paper. Laminate their crafts before hanging them on a string with jingle bells between each cutout. Now, your holidays will be decorated with this sentimental string garland!
24. Ringing Posts
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Your porch posts need some Christmas love too! Deck them out with a cluster of bells for a quirky piece in this outdoor living area, with empty spaces filled with tinsel. By doing this, you’ll turn this space more visually appealing while also engaging your guests with the unique sound of these bells.
25. Dinner Chimes
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Though it doesn't affect the taste of your meal, a good holiday table setting says a lot about homeowners and can make guests more excited to dig into the dinner you’ve painstakingly prepared for the festivities. Make your table setting more striking and unique using sanitized jingle bells as part of your setup.
26. Hear Those Clay Bells Ringing
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This charming bell is handcrafted and brings a wonderfully personal touch to your holiday decor. By making this stunning craft project, your home will be filled with wonderfully chiming bells made from your own effort and hard work. Creating your bells ensures that your home is adorned with one-of-a-kind pieces that you can show off and be proud of. You can even customize it to include sprigs of greenery for added freshness!
27. Mini Jingle Wreaths
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If you wanted a jingle wreath but already have a different type of wreath prepared, you can use a miniature jingle bells wreath instead! They look the same, make similar sounds, and leave the same charmed impression on your guests— the only difference is that these hang from Christmas trees instead of front doors.
28. Cardboard Cutouts
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While these bells don't make a sound, they do leave a lasting impression on people! These are two-dimensional bell ornaments with sophisticated laser-cut details. Using these help your Christmas tree look chic and modern while still paying homage to traditional Christmas decor. These are simple but incredibly classy and tasteful.
29. Pinecone Rattlers
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A unique way of incorporating your bells in your design is to attach them to your ornaments. These beautiful bells have been stuck onto a pinecone and are dangling from a Christmas tree branch. The bells give it more dimension and create a unique ornament that’ll definitely pique curiosity. If the need for it arises, you could also pull this off of your tree and use it as a jingle bells rattle to accompany your Christmas carols!
30. Snowflake Bells
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These silver bells are made with an elaborate and attention-grabbing cutout snowflake design that elevates your Yuletide decor. These look fantastic as ornaments around even the simplest tree designs and, to make it more interesting, you could also attach a little bell within it to help it ring like a traditional festive jingle bell!
31. Lamps and Lighting
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When you see a breathtaking view of a tree lit up with hanging vintage lamps, wouldn’t it be better if you could also hear a chime of bells from it? This is a lavish and elegant outdoor design that’s sure to turn heads. It’s simple but impactful — although this might not do well in extremely windy areas!
32. Vintage Collections
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If your latest trip to the flea market showed off a gorgeous collection of brass beauties, here’s one idea that could justify you buying several vintage bunches of bells! Wrap some red ribbons around it and hang them outdoors in bunches to create a picturesque rustic backyard. Doing this makes your home look helplessly full of character and history.
33. 3D Cutouts
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This bell ornament is another cardboard cutout made with some bright seasonal colors and a fold or a slit going halfway up its center. Those are there to help you transform several flat pieces into a 3D cardboard or paper ornament. They’re adorable and are more affordable and sustainable, especially if you replace your decor each year.
34. Santa’s Here!
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Santa is a huge part of Christmas lore and traditions, with children loving him and adults enjoying a harmless reminder of one of the faces of the season. Make your cute jingle bells more unique by transforming them into Santa Claus and other holiday figures through clever paper crafts and use them to decorate whatever you like!
35. Under the Candle Cover
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If you love to light up Christmas candles but aren’t comfortable with a flame freely flickering in your home, consider making and using this quirky bell-shaped candle cover. This adorable decoration idea is made of clay and gives some holly berry details on top. It’s an adorable addition that keeps your home safe, especially from your candle flames.
36. Clear as a Bell
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This Christmas bell is unique because of the material it’s made of. Although bells are usually made with metal, this is smooth glass shaped like a bell. These blend well into the background while simultaneously reflecting light very brightly to still remain somewhat visible at closer inspection. As ornaments go, this is one of incredible sophistication.
37. Wine and Chime
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These upturned wine glasses hold jingle bells inside and are lovely centerpieces for holiday parties, especially if you need something quick and easy. Simply fill your old wine glasses with clusters of jingle bells like normal and place a sheet of paper on top. Carefully flip it over and slide out the sheet once you’re in the ideal spot — no expertise needed!
38. In the Neon Lights
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These neon lights are shaped like bells and offer several design benefits. These fixtures work to both brighten a space or enhance the Christmas ambiance of an area. At night, this fixture helps you stand out and differentiate yourself from the rest of the block, especially if you place it in a strategic position.
39. Bells and Tinsel
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Tinsel play a huge role in Christmas decor and, fortunately, they go fantastic together with colorful jingle bells. Attach your little bells to tinsel garlands to create a hassle-free and versatile design feature that you can drape or wrap around any blank areas that need a little bit more help.
40. Beaded Lights
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Something that’s always been part of Christmas decor is string lights, both indoors and outdoors. Rather than sticking to the standard tiny bulbs, you can decorate them with some beaded bells. These gorgeous bells are formed with a wire body and finished with translucent beads that diffuse light and improve an area’s ambiance.
41. Glittery and Golden
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What makes this Christmas bell special is the simple fact that it's been covered in glittery gold! This makes it pop out against all the other colors, especially with table decoration. If glitter gold isn’t for you, paint any bell you have in your favorite metallic shade or glitter paint to give you the same standout effect.
42. Christmas Showers
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A stunning way to decorate your overhead space is to make it look like your decor is showering down from the ceiling. When doing this, be experimental and mix different styles of bells and ornaments to give it variety and texture— just remember to stick to a color palette to keep everything cohesive.
43. Quick Bells
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These LED lights are designed in the shape of a bell decorated with some sprigs of holly. It's a fuss-free fixture that immediately casts a comfortable brightness on any area it’s installed in. These are great for those who want a quick and easy way to illuminate their home in seasonal lighting.
44. Gingerbread Trinkets
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Have you ever considered going on a more edible design route? Gingerbread creations used to be a favorite for holiday decor and made way for boatloads of creativity. Gingerbread treats are strong, moldable, and fragrant too. Bake gingerbread bell ornaments and cover them in a non-edible coat to preserve them for more long-term pieces.
45. Rough Ringers
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Bells usually bring very smooth and reflective surfaces into the space they’re in but turning to more textured finishes can make your overall design more distinct. Do this using interesting ribbon bows or even through paper mache or glue gun techniques that help revamp any classic bells you already have.
46. Honey Jar Ornaments
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If you have old beehive honey jars laying around, convert them instead into glass bell ornaments. The softly ridged surface of these jars creates alluring light refractions and easily mimics the look of frost from afar. With this easy craft, you can boast a marvelous Christmas tree without sacrificing an entire weekend to complete it.
47. Holiday Bouquets
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When you have fresh flowers in your possession, help them find a new home in holiday-themed planters. If you're looking for a creative decoration idea, the sky is the limit with these items, but it’s best to do what makes you happy. That said, just like these elf shoe-inspired containers, sometimes your flower pots would look much better with tiny jingle bell details, especially if you're looking for a creative handmade gift idea!
48. Spider Bells
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Christmas is reserved for cheerful celebrations but you can’t help it if you adore a creepier side of life. When looking for a happy balance between these two sides, spider bells might fit the bill! These bells have fuzzy wire legs and can be attached anywhere in your home, making them truly incomparable to other homes.
49. Porch Garlands
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Don’t forget to decorate your porch railings! This massively improves your curb appeal and makes your home look more inviting and ready for the merry festivities this winter. The easiest way to do this is to wrap holiday garlands around your rails and attach Christmas bells to them when you want to highlight certain features.
50. Window Fillers
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Large windows are gorgeous and bring in tons of natural light but can be difficult to style for the holidays. Fortunately, an easy way around this is to adorn them with large ribbons and bells. This makes your home look like a lovingly wrapped present and welcomes guests into your home in a memorable way!
51. Rustic Brass Rings
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If you have any brass ring simple wreaths, match their aesthetic with brass bells hanging from it with thick twine. When adding embellishments, choose items that complement one another to help you end with an original look. One tip for this design— rustic themes thrives on unrefined minimalism, meaning that less is more!
52. Balcony Trim
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Don't leave your balconies out of your holiday decor! Surprisingly, many homeowners forget to add holiday vibes to their private spaces, including their balconies, since guests see these places least. But if you do take that step to dress up your private balconies, it’ll elevate your home and make everything look complete and picturesque.
53. Fairy Light Cage
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These bells are made from Christmas lights wrapped around a bell-shaped wire cage. Through careful application, wrapping, and twisting, you’ll be left with pretty blinking bells that are great additions to outdoor spaces. Just imagine your backyard Christmas party light up with pretty lights and given a warm ambiance thanks to your bell lights!
54. Stocking Trinkets
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When you hang up your stockings, give it a little more cheer by adding a bell! This rings in Christmas cheer and is a simple addition that goes a long way in lifting your spirits no matter how early it is. To make it more unique, you could customize each bell to different people’s stockings.
55. Up a Spiral
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Since space can be quite tight nowadays, many people have turned to more modern and minimalist Christmas trees that save space and time without sacrificing the joy of holiday decor. This can be enhanced with some Christmas bell ornaments that look pretty and sound even prettier, especially when they gently chime while air passes by them.
56. Bright and Vibrant
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You can also choose bells based on how it contrasts starkly against a background, even if you have to pick unnatural colors. These neon pink bells stand out effortlessly against white evergreen branches for an amazing result. Though the colors are odd for Christmas, they’re incredibly trendy, fashion-forward, and worth a shot!
57. Pine Tree Bells
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If you really want some special Christmas jingle bells, look for novelty designs that look like iconic Christmas faces! Adding this is all the design you need for certain spaces since they’re so loud and unique enough on their own. They’re also fantastic conversation starters, especially if you’ve made these Christmas figurine bells yourself!
58. Ringing Hearts
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This gorgeous heart-shaped ornament is from reclaimed wood and hung from beaded twine and ribbon. What makes it stand out is the cutout circle in the center that features a small bell hanging inside, giving it more character and charm. It’s a straightforward ornament that fits in perfectly with simpler spaces and holiday decor.
59. Christmas Tree Bells
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If you love jingle bells wreaths but want something more unique, try for a tree-shaped one instead! The only difference between this one and traditional designs is that this uses a Christmas tree-shaped wire guide that, luckily, is very easy to find. With a single change, it makes your home more intriguing and lovely to look at.
60. Mug Charms
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Wine lovers are used to charms dangling off thin wine glass stems to distinguish between each drink. Since Christmas is more known for hot chocolate and eggnog, apply this concept with your mugs instead! Distinguish between each mug with unique bell charms assigned to each guest so that nothing gets mixed up!
61. Beaded Bell Strands
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These bells are attached to a beaded strand full of vibrant colors and chunky beads. It's a quirky piece that can look unbelievably endearing if styled correctly with other items. An aesthetic that this would effortlessly fit into is the colorful boho flair that’ll look better with these garlands wrapped around tables and railings for a festive touch.
62. Jingle Curtain
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String curtains come in a variety and, if you want to use them for Christmas, you can use jingle bells string curtains to separate spaces and create breezy and joyful trills around your garden. Even if used indoors, these can hang from doorways and announce when someone has entered or exited a room.
63. Felt Bells
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These bells are crafted from felt fabric and beautified with sequin beading. They're great for homes with curious children that need to be kept away from potentially harmful Christmas decor. Using felt keeps everything soft and safe for kids and, if you want the bell sounds too, you could sew tiny jingle bells into the seam instead!
64. Popcorn Garlands
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Although popcorn has long since been forgotten as a Christmas decor staple, that can work in your favor! Creating a string garland using popcorn and tiny Christmas bells can make your home more unique and eccentric and since it’s not as popular as it used to be, these will no doubt fascinate guests and be an amazing conversation starter.
65. Brass in Plaid
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If the reflective metal finish of bells isn’t for you, you can dress up your bells with colorful or burlap ribbon and fabric instead. This bell is covered in a plaid pattern with buttons lined down its sides to make it easier to distinguish. If that’s not for you, you could ruffle some ribbons together instead!
66. Twine and Twinkles
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Twine is a fantastic rope to use for smaller items and decor in the coming Christmas since it’s affordable and comes in with fascinating texture. It adds a chic, almost luxurious, touch to holiday decor and, no matter where you are or how to use it, you can just tie up your loose ends with some jingle bells!
67. Bottle Charmers
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Dress up your wine bottles for your holiday parties too! Whether you have a wine pairing system or a free-for-all bar, labeling your bottles with jingle bells charms adds to the sweetness of the festivities. It offers an extra bit of holiday fun and is a subtle encouragement to get in the Christmas spirit.
68. Paper Crafting
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Have more fun with your holiday decor by bringing your kids in! Ask your kids to help cut paper ornaments by giving them bell-shaped paper, child-safe scissors, and firm instructions. Encourage them to fold and cut it however they want before unraveling and laminating each piece. This way, your Christmas decor will become incredibly personal and sentimental!
69. Tassel Hangers
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This wall decor mixes bells and tassels to dress up an area without detracting or taking attention away from the rest of the area. This proves how there is beauty in simplicity and, with the right accent pieces accompanying it, you could absolutely find yourself celebrating the holidays in a country-chic Christmas room!
70. Ribbon Trinkets
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Almost every house will have red ribbons and rope as decor accents. To personalize these and make them more interesting to the eye, add some golden bell charms to their ends! Make full use of these bells by hanging them from areas with lots of movement, like doors and cabinets, to make the bells chime frequently!
In Summary
Those were 70 of our favorite jingle bells decorating ideas— and there’s more where that came from! After seeing all those ideas, we hope that you have a clearer picture now of how and what you want to do with your Christmas bells. Whether you end up making wreaths, garlands, or anything in between, we know that you’re all set up to take your neighborhood by storm this season. With these ideas under your belt, nothing can stop you and your family from getting into the Christmas spirit!