Clay Pot Christmas Bells

Kids will have a ton of fun making their own hand-painted bells. These make great gift or holiday decorations. It’s a great project for Winter Break!
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Paint Brushes
Washable Kid’s Paint
Recycled Newspaper or Old Tablecloths.
String or Twine
Paper Towels
Flower Pot
Container(s) of Water
Dowel Stick
Metal Washers

DIRECTIONS:
1. Spread newspaper (or old tablecloth) over your table (or work area).
2. Lay you clay flower pot upside down on the newspaper.
3. Allow your children to decorate their bells with washable kid’s paint and paint brushes. Set aside to dry.
4. Tie a metal washer to string or twine to make a ringer for your bell.
5. Tie string to a short dowel stick to keep it from slipping through the hole.
6. Thread string through the hole in the flower pot and knot to hang indoors.

VARIATIONS:
1. Glue a pom-pom on the top of your bell to help cover the dowel stick.
2. Decorate different bells for different holidays. They look great anytime of the year!