Using Bells For Holiday Decorating

Here are a couple more Christmas decorating ideas to spruce up your home for the holidays, both of which incorporate inexpensive bells. The first idea is extremely simple and very festive.

Tie classic silver bells (or any other color you choose) with decorative ribbon to doorknobs throughout your house. If you can't stand all the festive noise, I recommend placing the bells only at your front door. This idea allows visitors to jingle their way into your home this Christmas. :)

The next idea requires a bit more time and effort, but the end result is worth it. This decorative touch would be adorable in a kitchen or front window.

1. Purchase a tension rod at your local hardware store or Wal-Mart/Target.

2. Cut strips of decorative ribbon of your choosing about one foot longer than the length of the window.

3. Tie the ribbons evenly-spaced along the tension rod that you have secured inside the window frame.

4. String on bells and ornaments, knotting them in place approximately 5 inches apart.

5. Repeat across the window.

Tip: This looks much better when you stagger and vary the bells and ornaments (as shown).

Only 10 more days until Christmas... Hope you're all almost done with your holiday shopping!