Silver Bell Garland

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household supplies

Why

Children celebrate the holidays by making beautiful bells. Hang their garlands from doors and windows for a festive look.

Steps

  1. 1. Cut cardboard tubes into several bell-size sections with Crayola® Scissors.
  2. 2. Use a silver Crayola Metallic FX Crayons to color your tube sections.
  3. 3. Press on one end of each tube and trim the corners to form rounded tops on your bells. Punch a hole in the center of trimmed edges. Glue the trimmed edges together with Crayola School Glue. Dry.
  4. 4. Decorate your bells with Crayola Glitter Glue. Dry.
  5. 5. Place ribbons through bell holes. Tie bells to a longer ribbon to go across a doorway or window. Attach several bells to your garland for holiday cheer!

When & Where

"Kids made long garlands of small bells to decorate the classroom."
- Sarah K., school volunteer.

"Our children made Silver Bell Garlands for World Peace Day. We went outside to hear the bells ring."
- Jerome M., dad of 7- and 9-year-olds.

Interesting Info

Long ago, people believed the sound of bells would keep away evil spirits that came with the winter months. Over the years, the sound of bells has come to be associated with good things and celebrations.

Safety Guidelines

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Recycled Cardboard Tubes—Use paper towel tubes, gift-wrap tubes, or long cardboard tubes that can be cut to any length. Health professionals caution against using recycled toilet paper tubes for arts & crafts projects because of the potential fecal contamination.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.

Windows—Be sure windows are securely closed and locked before decorating. An adult must closely supervise the activity.

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