Christmas Gnome: Make Your Own Scandinavian Gnome

Here's how to make a DIY Christmas gnome in just a few steps! A Scandinavian gnome is the perfect way to add some whimsy to the holidays!

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How To Make A Christmas Gnome

I love a sweet Christmas gnome. You know the Scandinavian gnomes that come out at Christmas. There is nothing better than a cute little nose peeking out from a long, full beard and a big, bold hat that adds a touch of whimsy. I think that they go beautifully with farmhouse decor, especially when they are clothed in buffalo check!

This year, I decided to make some DIY Christmas gnomes of my own, and I knew that I had to share the process with you. So, if you want to know how to make a gnome, just keep reading!

Supplies Needed To Make A Christmas Gnome

• A foam cone of any size
• Felt fabric
• Flannel fabric
• Faux fur
• Nylons
• A bit of stuffing
• Scissors
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks

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Step 1: Roll Felt Around Cone

First, roll the felt around your cone, pulling it tightly as you go, and be sure to cover it completely and overlap a little.

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Step 2: Hot Glue Felt Around Cone

Add a generous bead of glue along one side of the seam where the felt overlaps. Press and hold until the glue sets.

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Step 3: Cut Off Excess Felt From The Bottom

Once your glue is secure, cut off excess felt along the bottom, keeping it as close to the edge as you can.

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Step 4: Cut Off Excess Felt From The Top

You will also need to cut off excess at the top. This won't show, so you don’t have to keep it quite as neat, and now our little Christmas gnome is dressed.

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Step 5: Cut Out Beard & Mustache

Next, we are going to cut out the beard and mustache that make up so much of his cute little face!

Find where you want it to start on your cone; a little more than ⅔ of the way up is a good spot. Measure from there to 1”-2” beyond the bottom edge of the cone. You are going to cut a football shape that is flat along one end. The mustache is roughly the same shape, a little less than half of your length, a bit wider, and with a pie-shaped wedge cut out of the bottom.

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Step 6: Hot Glue The Beard To The Cone

Then, hot glue the beard in place on your Christmas gnome, but leave the mustache as we will do that in a few steps.

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Step 7: Create Nose

For his nose, we just need a bit of nylon. So an old pair works fine, but if you don't have any (I couldn’t find a single pair in my drawer), you can grab a pair of cheap knee-highs. Cut off a 3” piece of the toe and add a bit of fill, twist the end, giving it a round shape. Add or take away filling until it is the size and shape you like.

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Step 8: Hot Glue Nose & Mustache To Beard

Hot glue the twist of nylon closed, then add hot glue above the beard and press your nose into place. When your nose is in place, you can add your mustache snugly above it, arranging it on either side.

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Step 9: Create Hat

The last thing to be done is to add a big, snuggly hat. To do this, I cut a piece of flannel into a rectangle. How big yours is will depend on the size of your foam cone. Mine was a 10” cone, so I cut my fabric to 10” by 22”. Lay your fabric lengthwise and fold each side over towards the middle so that one side just overlaps the other. Glue the overlapping pieces together to make a tidy seam. Leave 4” of one end unglued to size the hat to your gnome's head. Fold the other end into a point to create the tip of the hat, and glue securely.

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Step 10: Add Hat To Gnome

Slip the hat over your gnome's head, right down to his nose. Then, pull the fabric seam in the back tightly until it fits snugly and glue it in place.

Finally, arrange the hat down his back and around so the tip ends in front. Add glue here and there to keep it in place and to hide your seams. If you are really ambitious, you can sew your hat before placing it on instead of using hot glue.

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Your Christmas gnome is now complete and ready to put on display in your home! Now that you know how to make a gnome, you can add one to every room of your home this holiday season.

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If you love Scandinavian gnomes, this is one craft project you really must try. I love how this little guy turned out and can't wait to add him to my Christmas decor. Is it time to put that out yet?? Gather your supplies and make your own DIY Christmas gnomes this holiday season.

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FAQs About Christmas Gnome

If you have questions about making this Christmas gnome, I have answers for you! Please leave your question for me in the comments if you don’t see it already answered below.

Can I Make This Christmas Gnome Bigger?

Absolutely! The only thing to keep in mind is that if you make the Christmas gnome bigger, you will need a larger piece of felt, flannel. and faux fur.

Does The Mustache Go Above The Nose?

Yes! In this case, I added the mustache above the nose, but you can add it under the nose if you prefer that look.

Do You Have To Use A Hot Glue Gun For This Christmas Gnome?

Technically, no. For this project, you can use craft glue or fabric glue. However, I highly recommend using hot glue because it dries quickly, allowing you to make this project in a shorter amount of time.

How Can I Customize This Christmas Gnome?

You can customize this Christmas gnome in a variety of ways! Below are just a few ideas, but the possibilities are endless!

• Change the color of the cone base (aka the grey felt)
• Change the color of the beard
• Change the color of the nose
• Change the color of the fannel

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