The festive season of Christmas 2025 is the ideal moment for children to pause, pick up their colouring tools, and dive into creative play. Drawing cheerful Christmas bells is a wonderfully simple activity that requires no special skills or expensive materials. With just a basic pencil and some colours, young artists can craft unique, festive bells that range from cute and funny to delightfully sparkly. This activity is perfect for school art sessions, holiday homework, or a cosy afternoon at home, helping kids express their imagination while soaking in the Christmas spirit. The beauty lies in the process—there are no mistakes, only joyful doodling and heaps of holiday cheer.
Four Festive Bell Designs for Every Young Artist
From absolute beginners to slightly older kids, these step-by-step ideas make drawing accessible and fun. Each design builds confidence and adds a new layer of festive charm.
The Classic Bell: A Perfect Starting Point
For beginners, the basic bell shape is the best place to start. Instruct your child to draw a large, upside-down letter "U." Close the bottom with a gentle, curved line. Inside, near the bottom, add a small circle to represent the bell's clapper. Finally, draw a small rectangle or oval at the very top to show where the bell would be attached to a ribbon or hook. This foundational shape is the building block for all the other festive ideas.
Bell with a Festive Bow: Adding Christmas Flair
Once kids master the basic shape, they can elevate their drawing by adding a classic Christmas bow on top. Guide them to draw two loops resembling butterfly wings and then add two flowing ribbon tails dangling down. This simple addition instantly makes the bell look extra festive and Christmassy. You can suggest fun colour combinations like a vibrant red bow with a golden bell or a green bow paired with a silver bell. This version is excellent for decorating Christmas cards, personal notebooks, and school art projects.
The Smiling Bell: Bringing Drawings to Life
Younger children especially adore giving faces to objects. To create a smiling bell, turn the bell into a friendly character. Inside the main bell shape, draw two small dots for eyes and a cheerful curved line for a smile. Kids can personalise their creation further with rosy cheeks or playful eyelashes. This approach is fantastic because it allows for emotional expression—the bell can look happy, sleepy, or wildly excited for Santa's arrival. It reinforces the idea that art is about personal expression, not perfection.
Jingle Bells Pair: A Challenge for Older Kids
For children ready for a bit more of a challenge, drawing a pair of jingle bells is a great next step. Sketch two bells slightly tilted towards each other so they are touching. Draw a ribbon that ties them together at the top. This exercise helps kids practice balance, spacing, and symmetry while keeping the theme festive and simple. These paired bells look particularly elegant when lightly shaded or outlined neatly with a black sketch pen, adding a touch of sophistication to their artwork.
Published on December 25, 2025, at 11:37 IST, these ideas from the TOI Lifestyle Desk offer a creative respite during the busy holidays. Engaging in such artistic activities provides a valuable opportunity for children to slow down, develop fine motor skills, and create their own festive decorations. Whether the result is cute, funny, or sparkly, each drawing is a unique celebration of the season's joy.
