Jingle Bell Elf

This simple musical toy is easy to make and is ideal for accompanying singers or instruments. Thanks to Angela Lafferty for some good ideas.

A wooden spoon;

four 25 mm jingle bells;

around 35 cm of thin string;

felt, pens, etc. for decoration.

Find the part of the spoon where it's around 22 mm wide and drill a 5 mm hole.

Thread two bells on the string, near the middle.

Thread one end of the string though the hole in the spoon. Thread the other end through the same hole in the opposite direction.

Thread the third and fourth bells on the two ends of the string.

Pull the string tight. Slide the third and fourth bells so they are next to the spoon. Pull the string tight again and tie a strong knot.

To complete your elf, add a face and a felt hat (and any other decoration you like). Make sure everything is firmly fixed on (sticky fixing pads are useful to attach the hat). Have fun shaking!