Learn to create a charming Santa Gnome ornament without sewing with this easy step-by-step guide. Get into the holiday spirit with this delightful gnome ornament.
Are you looking to add a touch of festive charm to your Christmas tree this year? Look no further than creating your very own Santa Gnome ornament! This delightful DIY project is not only fun and easy, but it also requires no sewing skills.
How to Make a Santa Gnome Ornament for Christmas | No-Sew
The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to make the season bright than by making handmade ornaments? Gnome ornaments are adorable and a great addition to your holiday decor, and the best part is they can be customized in different ways via color and ribbons to match your taste and style. May your own DIY gnomes to decorate your tree or give away as Christmas presents. These little guys are a sweet touch to any tree or gift package.
Christmas gnomes have become a popular holiday decoration in the last few years, and making your own personalized Santa gnome ornament is a great way to add a unique touch to your Christmas decor. With just a few simple materials and some creativity, you can create cute gnomes that will bring joy and cheer to your home.
Whether you are an experienced crafter or just starting out, this homemade craft is something (nearly) everyone can make. I have the skill level listed as “easy,” and it is an easy craft! You do not need any sewing skills – simply gather the necessary materials and follow the simple steps of the step-by-step tutorial instructions provided.
This Santa gnome ornament will be a delightful and whimsical addition to your Christmas tree. Or, you can attach it to your gift box, a little something made from your heart from you to your friends and family. Or, make a dozen, string them through a ribbon and make a garland out of these Santa gnomes!
So, make one of these adorable DIY gnomes this Christmas season. They are the perfect Christmas craft. Happy crafting!
Tips and variations for making this Santa gnome ornament:
● Sock gnomes are easy to make because the sewing is already done. You are cutting and gluing, making this a no-sew craft, perfect for someone without a sewing machine or whose sewing machine skills are not the greatest.
● If you don’t have time to paint the needles with acrylic paint, they can be spray painted to speed up the painting time.
● If you do not have pine needles in your area, you can buy fake white ones on Amazon.
● A piece of a white fuzzy sock was used for the gnome’s Santa hat trim. You could use faux fur for the white gnome’s hat trim if you like. It’s just another way to change this craft and make it your own!
● This is not using faux fur for the gnome beard; it uses pine needles instead to make a white beard.
● This uses a wooden bead for the nose. I like it best. If you prefer a pom pom, small wooden balls, etc., to make this cute little gnome. As always, homemade crafts are made according to your preference. Gnome noses don’t have to be anything specific. I just wouldn’t use a cotton ball. Use something more substantial that will last.
● There isn’t a gnome body on this craft. The fullness of the ornament comes from the pine needle beard. How you manage the beard shape is entirely up to you.
● Other than the hot glue gun and the pine needles, all other supplies can be bought at a dollar store or dollar tree.
● Materials for this Santa gnome can be purchased online or at your local JoAnn, Michaels, or Hobby Lobby.
Other homemade Christmas ornaments you might enjoy making:
● Santa Claus Mason Jar Lid Ornament DIY
● Paper Christmas Ornaments DIY
● Angel Clothespin Ornament DIY
Other cute gnome decorations you might enjoy making.
● Mardi Gras Gnome DIY (this guy is over-the-top!)
● St. Patrick’s Day Gnome DIY
● Bunny Gnome DIY
● Patriotic Gnome Decor DIY
● Graduation Gnome
● How to Make a Football Gnome Pin | DIY
● Pilgrim Gnome DIY
● Easy Snowman Gnome Craft Tutorial | No Sew
● Flower Pot Gnome DIY
Santa Gnome Ornament Materials Needed:
● Hot Glue Sticks
● Red Fuzzy Sock
● Piece Of White Fuzzy Material
● Large White Pom Pom
● Red Ribbon
● Pine Needles (how many depends on how full you want the beard; a handful is what was used)
● White Craft Paint
● Large Wooden Bead
Santa Gnome Ornament Tools Needed:
● Scissors
● Hot Glue Gun
● Paper Plate or Paint Palette
● 2 Large Cups (optional)
● Wood Skewer (optional)
● Paint Brush
How to Make a Santa Gnome Ornament Directions:
1. Paint all of the pine needles white and allow them to dry. These were hung over a wood skewer and put between two cups to allow them time to dry.
2. While the paint is drying, you can make the rest of the gnome.
3. The next step is to make the Santa hat. Cut the sock off right at the heel. Cut as straight as you can or trim to make it straight.
4. Turn that cut/ankle area inside out.
5. Cut a piece of ribbon that is about eight inches long. Then, fold the ribbon into a loop and glue it to the sock.
6. Turn it back right side out. Then, using the hot glue, carefully start gathering and gluing until the top of the hat is closed with the ribbon loop still sticking out.
7. Glue the white pompom on the top in front of the ribbon.
8. Glue the white fabric around the bottom open area of the gnome hat. Have it overlap/meet in the back. I allowed my fabric edges to roll/fold down before gluing to give a clean edge.
9. When the paint is dry on the pine needles, start gluing them in place. I glued them on the inside of the opening to the bottom side. Stack the pine needles on top of each other and change the angles to get your desired beard look.
10. The last step is to glue the wood ball bead in place for the gnome’s nose. Glue the gnome nose in the center just under the white band. I tucked mine slightly underneath. Then, glue the opening closed.
11. Display as desired.
How to Make a Santa Gnome Ornament for Christmas | No-Sew
How to Make a Santa Gnome Ornament for Christmas | No-Sew. Learn to create a charming Santa Gnome ornament without sewing with this easy step-by-step guide. Get into the holiday spirit with this delightful gnome ornament.
Materials
- Hot Glue Sticks
- Red Fuzzy Sock
- Piece Of White Fuzzy Material
- Large White Pom Pom
- Red Ribbon
- Pine Needles (how many depends on how full you want the beard; a handful is what was used)
- White Craft Paint
- Large Wooden Bead
Tools
- Scissors
- Hot Glue Gun
- Paper Plate or Paint Palette
- 2 Large Cups (optional)
- Wood Skewer (optional)
- Paint Brush
Instructions
- Paint all of the pine needles white and allow them to dry. These were hung over a wood skewer and put between two cups to allow them time to dry.
- While the paint is drying, you can make the rest of the gnome.
- The next step is to make the Santa hat. Cut the sock off right at the heel. Cut as straight as you can or trim to make it straight.
- Turn that cut/ankle area inside out.
- Cut a piece of ribbon that is about eight inches long. Then, fold the ribbon into a loop and glue it to the sock.
- Turn it back right side out. Then, using the hot glue, carefully start gathering and gluing until the top of the hat is closed with the ribbon loop still sticking out.
- Glue the white pompom on the top in front of the ribbon.
- Glue the white fabric around the bottom open area of the gnome hat. Have it overlap/meet in the back. I allowed my fabric edges to roll/fold down before gluing to give a clean edge.
- When the paint is dry on the pine needles, start gluing them in place. I glued them on the inside of the opening to the bottom side. Stack the pine needles on top of each other and change the angles to get your desired beard look.
- The last step is to glue the wood ball bead in place for the gnome's nose. Glue the gnome nose in the center just under the white band. I tucked mine slightly underneath. Then, glue the opening closed.
- Display as desired.
Notes
If you do not wish to paint pine needles, you can purchase white pine needles instead.
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