Make silver bell Christmas ornaments made using mini bell shaped Jell-O molds.
If you’re a crafter it’s time to start working on Christmas projects and we have a ton of inspiration for you right here. My silver bell Christmas ornaments are made with mini jello molds, a template/stencil, white spray paint, and super simple hangers. We have 31 days of Handmade Christmas Ornaments ideas for you right here.
I found the 3 bell shaped jello molds at a local antique/thrift shop. At $1 each they were a little pricey but I knew they were perfect ornament material.
I had these paper templates or cutouts or decorative papers in my junk stash. Not sure what to call them. The pad of templates came from Tuesday Morning.
The bell Christmas ornaments are easy to make and take no time at all. I started the project by laying the paper stencil on the bell (hollow side down) and spraying lightly with white spray paint.
And that’s it for the paint job. This is my first time to use spray paint on a stencil. I may have to try that again. Rustoleum Satin Heirloom White is one of my favorite colors. (find here on Amazon) Not too white and perfect for this project. Moving on to the hanger.
It took me a while to decide on a hanger for the bell ornaments. Ribbon seemed a bit heavy and the twine I had on hand was too thin looking.
I tried numerous other materials but nothing looked right. After sleeping on it overnight I had a plan. I used the twine as a hanger and knotted a strip of ribbon around the twine.
The only thing left to do was attach the hanger to the ornament. I used hot glue and held the ribbon/twine combo to the bell with a popsicle stick until the glue set. The popsicle stick is a finger saver. Sometimes I use tweezers but I couldn’t locate them in my newly organized workshop.
The ornaments turned out so well I’m on the hunt for more bell shaped jello molds. If I don’t find any around town I know there must be some on eBay.
I like the small repeating design above. The design looks a little blurred toward the middle of the ornament and that’s because the ornament had a slight dip in the middle. The flat surface is easy to bend out of shape.
The flower design is pretty too. There are all kinds of small stencil designs that would work on the molds and no one says you have to stick to white spray paint.
I made Christmas ornaments using vintage Christmas cards and they are really special. You can see them here....DIY Vintage Christmas Card Ornaments Kids Can Make Too
I’m thinking gold spray paint or even pale pink would be pretty on the silver background.
Silvver Bell Christmas Ornaments
What do you think? Want to make a few of the Silver Bell Christmas ornaments? Leave a note and take the Christmas ornament blog hop by clicking on the photo links below.
Deb
These are adorable. Thank you so much for sharing.
Kathy Owen
Thank you Deb!
Bobby Gittins
Really clever and very attractive
Emily
These are so neat! The stencils are a great idea! Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday recently!
Susan
That's the neatest thing. I will have to find something, maybe cookie cutters, to try the technique.
Atta Girl Amy
You've got me singing Christmas carols and wanting to go junking! Love this project.
Carrie
These are adorable and I love how simple they are to make!
Kelly S. Rowe
You are clever! These are adorable -- and easy. Love it, Kathy!
Cristina
These are so cute! I love the designs you added, those paper template designs are so unique! <3
Kristi Dominguez
These turned out absolutely adorable. My mother only does silver and white on her tree...she would love these! I may need to think about making them for her.
Lindsay Eidahl
Love this simple and cute ornament idea!!!
Malia
Kathy, you are an absolute genius! What a clever and festive idea!
Angie @Knick of Time
That was genius to use the stencils on the Jello molds. They are beautiful. Pinned!
Holly Lefevre
These ornaments are adorable. I have a weakness for mini jello molds too!
Kerryanne
Quick, easy and they look amazing. These silver bell ornaments are adorable Kathy!!
I had a little chuckle about you not being able to find your tweezers in your newly organised workshop. That's always me when I do a big clean up.... sometimes 'things' need to be out on show so we can access them quickly.
Happily pinning and sharing on FB today.
Hugs,
Kerryanne
Laura @ In
These are really pretty! I love the stencil effect!
Kathy Owen
Thanks Laura!
Richella Parham
What a great idea! Love the way you take a simple item and spice it up. Now you've got my wheels turning, thinking about other little items that might make great ornaments. . . thank you!
kristin salazar
This is gorgeous and so creative!
Stephanie
How creative, I never would've thought of this!
Susie
Oh, these are totally adorable! I need to find some little molds....and maybe cookie cutters, too. You are just amazing with these kinds of ideas. Thanks so much for sharing with us! XOXO Susie from The Chelsea Project
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking
What a great idea Kathy - these turned out so cute!
susan
What a cute idea! Simple but lovely!
EFFIE CARROLL
You are an inspiration...
Kim
I love these! I just found a set of vintage tartlet tins at a sale and everyone said, make ornaments. Now I see why...darling!
Meegan Fast
I just love your idea. Everything to the jello molds to the stencils. Just as cute and fun as can be. Your Christmas tree is going to be a delight for your grandbabies this year, Kathy.
Loves!
Mary Beth
You are so talented, Kathy! I love how you can take just anything and make it into something beautiful. xo
Diane Miller
Kathy, you were so clever to see the potential in those jello molds to turn them into ornaments. The stenciling looks amazing, too! You've inspired me to look at items that could become ornaments in a whole new way.
Thanks for joining us again on the blog hop. Love your creativity!
kim jones
These are sooo cute, I love the stencil on them, I have some old molds I could do this too, thanks Kathy!
Patti
Hi Kathy,
These are so simple and clever and very pretty. I think I even have a few antique ones sitting around that would be perfect for the tree. Thanks for the great inspiration!
Lisa at celebrate creativity
Kathy, how cute and clever. I love stencilling and have collected so many, I've lost count over the years.
What a great way to put my stencil stash to fresh, new use. Simple and adorable. Right up my alley.
Betty
How cute are those!
Paula
My vintage loving heart is in love with these! I'll be on the lookout for mini jello tins to make a few of my own!
Heather Giambra
Wow, simple and perfect! Great idea!