DIY Christmas Tree Gnomes
From Christmas trees to your front porch, these DIY tree gnomes are the perfect way to add a festive touch to your holiday decor! With minimal supplies needed — such as a red ornament or potato for the nose — these decorations will delight family and friends all year long. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Easter, Halloween, or any other holiday, just switch out the decor, and you’re ready to go. Plus, these easy-to-make decorations are great for kids, so get the whole family involved and have some fun! Get some inspiration and start crafting your own gnomes today!
Outdoor Tree Gnome
Decorating the trees in your front yard for Christmas can be easy and fun! No ladder required — just tie a festive sash near the base of the tree. For a snowy white beard, use some creative craftsmanship and cut white plastic tablecloths into strips and loop them into chicken wire. To make a nose, simply use a bowl and spray paint it to give it a skin-tone hue. And, of course, no beard is complete without a top — use Tulle and a big red ribbon for a festive topping!
Artificial Christmas Tree Gnome
Turn a medium sized artificial Christmas tree into a large one by turning it into a gnome. You can purchase a pre-lit one to make it easier. This is then set on a round table to add the height. Purchase white felt material and cut into strips, leaving an inch around the top so you can wrap it around the tree. Then use one solid piece of felt to cover most of the bottom. To make the nose, pick up a round foam piece and cover it with skin-tone material. Finish it off by adding red mesh around the tree and at the top — and don’t forget to give your decoration a festive hat. Cutting the felt may be the most time-consuming part, but the end result will be well worth the effort!
Upcycled Tree Gnome
If you enjoy recycled crafts then this is the decoration for you. Transform an old Christmas tree into the body, a wreath for the base, an old flower pot for the head, a sock and stocking for the nose, and some felt for the beard. Top it off with a festive Santa hat.
Mini Artificial Tree Gnome
This charming gnome is made from a miniature artificial Christmas tree. You can stock up on items from the dollar store and make a hat from buffalo check scarves and a nose is easily crafted from gold-painted ping pong balls. Place the gnome inside a silver pail and you are all set.
Tomato Cage Gnomes
Even tomato cages can be used to make tree gnomes. All you need is a small tomato cage, some zip ties, and a few extra branches from a Christmas tree. Arrange the branches over the tomato cage and secure them with the zip ties. For the hat, you can purchase Santa hats and hot glue to secure it in place. Add the finishing touches with a potato for the nose and you have your very own, one-of-a-kind festive gnome.
