Chimin' Bell

Why

Kids ring in the fun with their own hand-painted bell. Your whole family will want to chime in to make this great gift and holiday decorating idea.


Steps

1. Spread newspaper over your work area. Place a clay flower pot upside down on newspaper. Decorate your bell using Crayola® Washable Kid's Paint and Crayola Paint Brushes. Dry.

2. To make a ringer for your bell, tie a metal washer to string or twine. Tie string to a short dowel stick to keep it from slipping through the hole. Thread string through the hole in the flower pot and knot to hang indoors.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

Small Parts— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.

Mirrors, Picture Frames, and Plant Pots—Close adult supervision is required when children use craft materials that could shatter or break. Handheld mirrors, picture frames with glass, ceramic pots, and similar breakable items may be used only by children 8 years and older. For children 7 years and younger, use unbreakable materials such as wood or sturdy plastic picture frames, unbreakable mirrors, and plant pots that will not shatter into sharp edges.

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.

Wood—By its nature, wood is rough and may contain splinters or sharp points

Related Crafts

Crafts

 

Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Paint Brushes
  • Washable Kid's Paint
household supplies
  • recycled newspaper
  • string
  • paper towels
  • flower pot
  • container(s) of water
  • dowel stick
  • metal washers

Where & When

"The kids loved the bells they made for our school bazaar. Many ended up buying back their own craft!"
Laura Z., PTA volunteer.

"This idea launched a blizzard of bell discoveries: Liberty Bell history, handbells, jingle bells, and sleigh bells!"
Dion A., after-school club volunteer.


Interesting Info

The U.S. Liberty Bell was built in 1751 to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of William Penn's Charter of Privileges, which was Pennsylvania's original constitution. See www.ushistory.org/libertybell.