Today we have this super fun and exciting Beauty and the beast paper craft and ornament idea. Belle is one of my all time favourite Disney Princesses and making this easy paper craft decoration which is Disney themed is a great way to enjoy and extend a child's interest in the Disney movie Beauty and the beast.
Crafting can be super fun and making your own DIY Christmas ornaments is both easy and fun to do. With this free Belle Disney template you'' be able to recreate this masterpiece in no time and have lots of fun in the process. Enjoy!
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Princess Meets Magic: A fun fusion of Belle’s iconic style with Mickey’s signature ears, creating a charming and magical decoration.
- Easy to Craft: Simple enough for young crafters to make, yet stylish enough to look stunning when displayed.
- Great for Parties: This makes a perfect party favor or activity for a Disney princess-themed birthday or celebration.
How Old Is Belle in Beauty and the Beast?
Well, I always wonder how old the Disney princesses are when they go off on their adventures or in Belles case, off to save her father and end up falling in love. In the movie Belle is only 17 years old when she meets the Beast and falls in love.
An interesting fact I think. If you'd like to visit our Beast Paper Ornament Craft then don't forget to check it out after this tutorial.
🖌️ How To Make A Beauty and the Beast Belle Paper Decoration
- Step 1: Download and print out the Belle Mickey head ornament templates. Pay close attention to the colours the PDF instructs you to print each page on.
- Step 2: Start assembling Belle by gluing her dress to the front of the ornament followed by the ears behind it.
- Step 3: Glue the details of the Belle Disney dress on.
- Step 4: Carefully add white glue to the areas you’d like to glitter. Add glitter and shake off excess. If glitter is not your thing, you can absolutely leave this part out of the process.
- Step 5: Cut a small bit of ribbon, thread or twine and loop it. Glue this behind the Belle ornament.
- Step 6: If you’d like to cover the glued ribbon, simply add a circle the same colour as Belle. Your ornament is done and ready for your Christmas tree!
💡 Pro Tip: After decorating, hold the piece under varied light sources—overhead, side-lit, and backlit—to spot dull spots or glare issues and make targeted touch-ups before gifting.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Surface Sheen: Choose alternating glossy and matte paints on the ears and bow to create subtle contrasts that catch light differently and add visual interest from every angle.
- Accent Highlighting: Use a fine brush to apply metallic paint sparingly along raised edges—this lifts details and gives the decoration a refined, museum-quality finish.
- Color Transition: Blend two closely related hues in soft gradients across the bow—this maintains thematic harmony while adding depth and a handcrafted, artistic flair.
- Edge Definition: Outline key shapes like Belle’s silhouette or dress patterns with a slightly darker shade to carve out crisp edges that remain visible against busy backgrounds.
- Reflective Embellishment: Incorporate a few tiny rhinestones or foil accents at focal points—this introduces sparkle that mirrors tree lights without overwhelming the classic Disney style.
- Mounting Precision: Attach the ears to the headband base using a narrow backing plate inside for perfect symmetry and to prevent future loosening or wobbling during display.
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Download Template
Download your Printable Disney Mickey Decoration Template here!
You may also enjoy the following Disney themed crafts available here:
Disney Belle Mickey Ears Decoration
Materials
- Cardstock
- Glue
- Scissors
- Ribbon, Thread, Twine Etc.
- Glitter
Instructions
- Download and print out the Belle Mickey head ornament templates. Pay close attention to the colours the PDF instructs you to print each page on.
- Start assembling Belle by gluing her dress to the front of the ornament followed by the ears behind it.
- Glue the details of the Belle Disney dress on.
- Carefully add white glue to the areas you’d like to glitter. Add glitter and shake off excess. If glitter is not your thing, you can absolutely leave this part out of the process.
- Cut a small bit of ribbon, thread or twine and loop it. Glue this behind the Belle ornament.
- If you’d like to cover the glued ribbon, simply add a circle the same colour as Belle. Your ornament is done and ready for your Christmas tree!
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