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DIY Christmas Bells Made from Dollar Tree Peat Pots
Turn Dollar Tree peat pots into beautiful DIY Christmas bells with this festive step-by-step craft tutorial.
How to make DIY Peat Pot Bells (or cardboard “seed starter” pot bells)
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These little biodegradable seed starter pots are surprisingly perfect for crafting, especially when you want that rustic, farmhouse vibe. They’re lightweight, easy to work with, and super budget-friendly. Let’s turn them into the cutest little holiday bells you’ve ever seen!
Video Tutorial: DIY Peat Pot Bells
Watch this quick video to see how this craft came together:
Materials
- 3 peat pots (seed starter pots from Dollar Tree)
- Black acrylic paint (I used FolkArt Matte)
- Metallic gold paint (DecoArt Crafter’s Gold)
- 3 small wooden beads
- Twine with gold thread (from Michaels)
- Faux greenery sprigs (Dollar Tree)
- Thin red and white check ribbon
- Painter’s tape
Tools
- Hot glue gun & glue sticks
- Wooden skewer
- Pouncer brush
- Scissors
- Marker or Sharpie
- Parchment paper (optional for drying surface)
The Finished Bells:
Aren’t these peat pot bells just the sweetest? I love how lightweight they are—perfect for hanging on the Christmas tree or adding to a garland. Plus, they’re eco-friendly and super affordable.
Don’t forget to PIN this holiday craft for later:
