This egg carton jingle bell craft is an adorable way to reuse old egg cartons. The egg carton, along with ribbon, string, paint, and a jingle bell, come together for a homemade Christmas ornament.
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Supplies For This Egg Carton Jingle Bell Craft
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How To Make This Egg Carton Jingle Bell Craft
1. Cut the egg carton: Cut individual cups from an egg carton. Trim the edges to create a bell shape.
2. Paint the bells: Paint each egg carton cup yellow. Allow the paint to dry completely.
3. Add the jingle bell: Thread a jingle bell onto a piece of string. Tie a knot at the end to keep the bell in place.
4. Attach the bell: Glue the knotted end of the string to the inside of the egg carton cup, allowing the jingle bell to hang below the opening.
5. Add a hanger: Cut a piece of ribbon and form it into a loop. Glue the ends to the top of the egg carton cup.
6. Decorate: Tie a small ribbon bow around the top of the bell to finish your Christmas ornament!
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Egg Carton Jingle Bell Craft
Make an egg carton jingle bell craft with kids! An easy, budget-friendly Christmas activity using recycled cartons and simple supplies.
- Total Time15 + dry time
Materials
- Egg carton
- Yellow paint
- Paintbrush
- Jingle bells
- String or yarn
- Ribbon
- Glue
- Scissors
Instructions
- Cut the egg carton: Cut individual cups from an egg carton. Trim the edges to create a bell shape.
- Paint the bells: Paint each egg carton cup yellow. Allow the paint to dry completely.
- Add the jingle bell: Thread a jingle bell onto a piece of string. Tie a knot at the end to keep the bell in place.
- Attach the bell: Glue the knotted end of the string to the inside of the egg carton cup, allowing the jingle bell to hang below the opening.
- Add a hanger: Cut a piece of ribbon and form it into a loop. Glue the ends to the top of the egg carton cup.
- Decorate: Tie a small ribbon bow around the top of the bell to finish your Christmas ornament!
- Prep Time: 15 + dry time
- Category: Christmas, DIY
- Method: Step-by-Step
