Duct Tape Jingle Bells

My son's Beaver Scout leader was planning the section Christmas Party and was looking for some ideas for indoor activities. My had volunteered to sing some Christmas Carols with the kids, but was thinking about borrowing some bells for us to sing Jingle Bells. Being the eternal crafter a few iterations of jingle crafts went through my head until I finally came up with jingle bells made with duct tape. What kid doesn't love to play with duct tape?

I used red duct tape for the base and white for the stripes, but you can use any colour you can find. In my sample, I was able to thread a thin piece of duct tape through the holes on the bell, but if you can't, use the yarn. A darning needle will make quick work of it, but not required.

Here's how you do it...

Duct Tape Jingle Bells

Materials:

·         Duct Tape

·         Yarn or Twine (optional)

·         Jingle Bells

Directions:

1.     Cut a piece of duct tape about 12” long – or long enough to fit about wrist. Fold in thirds lengthwise to centre of wrong side (so all sticky sides are together). You’ll end up with a piece half the width of original piece.

2.     Cut a piece of yarn or twine the same length as base piece OR use a thin piece of duct tape. String jingle bells along; attach each end and between bells with more duct tape.

     3.  Attach ends together with duct tape

Happy Holidays!