Faux Vintage Sleigh Bells

Project & Photography: Erin Rochon

Create these faux vintage sleigh Bells and add some nostalgic charm to your holiday celebrations.

MATERIALS:

4 small aluminium planters

Black matte spray paint

Small bowls (that fit on the bottom of the plant pot)

Hammer

Jute rope

Embroidery hoop – inside hoop only

Wooden rings

Metallic gold and silver acrylic paint

Yarn

Paintbrush

Glue gun and Gorilla Glue

220 sandpaper

4 Nails

HOW-TO:

In a well-ventilated area, spray paint the planters and bowls black.

Follow these steps for each bell:

Use a hammer and nail to make a hole in the bottom of the pot.

Place the yarn through the hole and make a knot.

Apply a drop of hot glue to anchor the knot in place on the bottom of the pot.

Next, flip the bowl upside down and, using the glue gun, secure a wooden ring on the centre of the bowl. Once dry, apply Gorilla glue to anchor it in place. Use Gorilla Glue to secure the small bowl to the bottom of the pot and let dry.

Then, paint the bell and embroidery hoop in metallic gold. Once dry, use the sandpaper to lightly distress the edges to allow the black paint to show through. Next, paint the inside of each pot with silver paint. Apply a touch of silver paint around the edges and add intricate details for a weathered appearance.

Using the yarn, tie a knot around the nail and secure it in place with hot glue. Cut two lengths of jute rope at varying heights. Fasten one bell to the end of the rope and thread the other end through the hoop. Attach the bell to the opposite end and wrap a small amount of rope to conceal the knot. Repeat these steps with the other bells. Stagger the height of the bells. Wrap a small amount of rope approximately four inches below the hoop and use a drop of hot glue to secure it in place. Hang your sleigh bells on your front door, over a mantel or in your foyer to ring in the festive season! OH