How to Draw Sleigh Bells (Easy Step by Step)
Learn how to easily draw festive sleigh bells using simple shapes like circles, curved lines, a small bow, and pointy leaf shapes. You'll create a charming bell set ready to jingle with this step-by-step guide.
- Use basic circles to form the main bell shapes.
- Connect your bells with a curvy strap for a realistic look.
- Add a small bow and pointy leaf shapes for decorative detail.
- Follow the steps to create a complete, jingle-ready sleigh bell drawing.
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Sleigh bells are a jolly thing to draw because they are really just circles hanging from a curvy strap. You will use circles, curved lines, a small bow and a couple of pointy leaf shapes. By the end you have a bell set that looks ready to jingle.
- Easy
- 15 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw sleigh bells step by step
How to Draw Sleigh Bells · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: The curved strap
Draw a long, gently curving band like a wide smile, with a flat end on the left and on the right. Leave a small gap in the middle of the top edge.
Step 2: Three round bells
Draw three circles in a row under the strap. Make the middle circle hang a little lower than the two side circles.
Step 3: Bow knot and hook
On the middle of the strap, draw a small bow with two little loops and a knot. Add a tiny dot above the knot, then a short straight line from the knot down to the top of the middle bell.
Step 4: The bow leaves
Draw a pointy leaf shape on each side of the knot, standing up like a pair of wings. Start each one at the bow and curve up to a point.
Step 5: Side hooks
Draw a short straight line from the bottom of the strap down to the top of the left bell. Do the same for the right bell.
Step 6: Bell slits
Across each bell, draw a gentle curved line, a bit like a sleepy smile. Start and end it on the edges of the circle.
Step 7: Bell clappers
Under each curved line, draw a small round dot for the bell's ringer. Put it in the middle of the lower part of the bell.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your sleigh bells? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a Christmas card or how to draw a nativity stable next.
Tips for drawing sleigh bells
- Draw the three circles about the same size, and let the middle one hang a little lower than the two side ones so the strap looks like it is curving.
- The curved line across each bell is the trickiest part. Start at one side of the circle, sweep gently across and end on the other side.
- Draw the bow right in the middle of the strap and add the little dot above the knot. Then draw the two leaves on top of the bow so they sit neatly.
Free sleigh bells coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this sleigh bells coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your sleigh bells drawing
Try shiny gold or silver for the bells and red for the strap and bow, with green leaves. For a creative twist, add a bit of glitter glue or draw little music notes floating around the bells.
Sleigh bells fun fact for kids
Long ago, people attached bells to horses and sleighs so that others could hear them coming on snowy roads, because sleigh runners glide almost silently over snow.
Questions about drawing sleigh bells
What shapes do I need to draw sleigh bells?
You need three circles for the bells, a long curved band for the strap, a small bow with two pointy leaf shapes, and a few short lines and dots for the hooks and ringers.
How do I make my bells look round?
Start with a light oval and trace over it once you like the shape. Drawing slowly with your whole arm, not just your fingers, helps the curve stay smooth.
How do I make my sleigh bells look more festive?
Color the strap red and add green leaves at the bow. You can also add a few snowflakes or holly berries around the bells.
