Let your gnomes hang out by the stockings, peek out from your bookshelf, or sit together as a festive table display. These tiny holiday companions are versatile enough to fit into any nook or cranny that can use a little gnome-y touch — and you can make one in 15 minutes or less!
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What else can I use to make a hat for my DIY Christmas gnomes?
Patterned socks make a really fun and easy hat for your holiday gnome, but you can also use fabric, felt, or even a festive tea towel to make a gnome hat!
What makes a good nose for Christmas gnomes?
We like using a wooden ball for our gnome noses, but there are plenty of other options that also work well:
Pom pom Polymer clay, shaped into a round nose and baked Stuffed nylon or stocking, cut to size Fabric wrapped around stuffing Sock, cut into a round shape and stuffed Styrofoam ball, plain, painted, or covered in pantyhose fabric
How can I give my Christmas gnome arms?
Remember the top part of the sock that was leftover when you made the gnome’s body? It can be cut in half and used to make arms for the gnome! Then sew small pouches of felt for the gnome’s hands. The arms can be held in place with glue and/or the elastic band from the top of the body. For step-by-step instructions on making arms for your gnome, check out our fall gnomes post.
These DIY Christmas gnomes are SO FUN to make, you’ll want to make a whole family! Whether they’re greeting guests at the entryway, hanging out by the Christmas tree, or spreading cheer on your work desk, there’s gnome doubt that these DIY gnomes are the ultimate holiday sidekicks!
Here’s even more holiday gnome ideas:
DIY Halloween Gnomes
St. Patrick’s Day Gnomes
DIY Valentine Gnome
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