Christmas is nearly here! These DIY pipe cleaner Christmas tree bells are super easy and a fun last minute craft…with a rich velvet-y look and real ringing bells. They’d be so cute in a variety of colors to coordinate with any Christmas theme. 

Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree Bell Ornament Materials:

• pipe cleaners
• mini Styrofoam cones 
• small bells
• hot glue
• mini star tree topper ornaments (or thrifty costume jewelry)
• fishing line/ornament hooks
• optional: straight pins with color/ball heads, ribbon, embellishments – be creative!
• optional: Krylon Glitter Blast

Tutorial:

Starting near the bottom of the cone, I simply pushed in my pipe cleaner and spiraled around the cone, again tucking the pipe cleaner’s end into the Styrofoam. Repeat as needed. I used three colors to create an ombrè effect. I even braided a few different colors for a different look. I didn’t, but you can use hot glue as needed. 

Add a smidge of hot glue to the top of a bell and insert into the bottom center of the Styrofoam cone to create a ‘bell’ tree trunk.

Embellish: using hot glue or straight pins, add a tree topper or pipe cleaner monogram.

Spritz with Krylon Glitter blast for a little sparkle. 

Easy. Simple. Pretty. Fun. Then..frame your creation with a pretty Christmas ornament frame.

Create a matching (no sew) ruffled tree skirt.

DIY Ruffled Tree Skirt Tutorial

See more inspiration at Holiday DIY/Decor Favorites from Christmas Past.