How to Draw a Jingle Bell Step-by-Step for Beginners

The holidays are a magical time filled with lights, decorations, cookies, and of course – jingle bells! Those iconic bells are a staple decoration that instantly evokes feelings of Christmas cheer. Their pleasant ringing chimes are absolutely unmistakable. While you can easily buy jingle bells to hang around your home, drawing your own jingle bell can be a fun holiday activity for both kids and adults. If you’ve never drawn one before, have no fear. With just a few simple steps, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to sketch your own festive jingle bell.

Supplies You’ll Need

• Paper – Construction paper, drawing paper, or cardstock all work well.
• Drawing utensil – Pencil, colored pencils, markers, or crayons.
• Eraser (optional)
• Ruler or straightedge (optional)

That’s it! Just those few supplies are all you need to start drawing cute jingle bells Now let’s get to the fun part – the easy, step-by-step drawing instructions.

Step 1: Draw the Basic Bell Shape

First lightly sketch the basic bell shape. This is an oval (wider at the bottom and narrower at the top) with a little loop at the top for the handle. Don’t stress about making it perfect – we’ll refine the shape in later steps. Just get the basic idea down for now.

Step 2: Add Angled Lines for Dimension

Next, we’ll add some lines to show dimension and give the bell some volume. On both sides of the bell, draw angled lines that go from the top outer edge down towards the middle of the bottom oval. Try to make the lines the same length and angle on both sides for symmetry.

Step 3: Refine the Bell’s Shape

Now we can refine the bell’s shape using the angled lines as a guide. Erase any sketchy portions of the original oval and redraw the outline straightening the edges. The bottom of the bell should be smooth and round while the angled lines make the sides taper in towards the top loop.

Step 4: Draw the Inner Portion of the Bell

Lightly sketch a horizontal line across the middle of the oval’s interior to divide it into top and bottom portions. Then draw another oval shape inside the bell, sitting within the bottom portion. This is the inner oval that will become the clapper portion later.

Step 5: Add Design Details

Here is where you can get creative and draw fun details! Jingle bells often have decorative cut-outs around the sides, so try drawing small triangles, circles, stars, or other shapes in a repeating pattern. For extra dimension, add a highlight shine line along the rounded outer edge.

Step 6: Draw the Clapper

The clapper is the little piece inside that hits the bell to make sound. To draw the clapper, make a simple teardrop or oval shape that extends from the inner oval and touches the bottom edge of the bell interior. Add a small circle at the end to represent a screw or fastener.

Step 7: Add Color and Patterns

Now the fun really begins! Use colored pencils, markers, or crayons to color in your jingle bell. Red and green are classic holiday colors, but you can get creative. Try patterns like stripes, polka dots, or plaids. Add color to the clapper and inside the decorative cut-outs too.

Step 8: Add Finishing Touches

Finally, finish up your jingle bell drawing with any extra details you wish. Here are some ideas:

• Draw a bow around the top loop or tie a ribbon on it.
• Add swirls, zigzags, or other doodles.
• Write text like “Merry Christmas” or “Joy.”
• Glitter, sequins, or other craft materials.
• Outline with metallic gel pens or markers.

And just like that – you have a hand-drawn jingle bell ready to spread some holiday cheer! Hang your creation on the Christmas tree or use it on cards and gift tags. Once you get the basics down, you can draw these bells in any size. Mini jingle bell drawings make great gift package decorations or ornaments. Let your imagination jingle and get drawing this festive symbol of the season. Ding dong merrily on high!