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Handprint Gnome Craft Idea

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Transform those tiny little hands into adorable gnomes with this fun and easy handprint craft idea.
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A child’s craft of a paper handprint gnome features a red hat decorated with gold stars and a beige oval nose, with a playful handprint beard made from white paper, all set on a gray and blue background. Text reads HANDPRINT GNOME.

Add a little festive fun to your home this season with this easy and super adorable handprint gnome craft idea for kids!

A child’s craft of a paper handprint gnome features a red hat decorated with gold stars and a beige oval nose, with a playful handprint beard made from white paper, all set on a gray and blue background. Text reads HANDPRINT GNOME.

The EASIEST Gnome Handprint Craft Idea For Kids

Inspired by the children’s book No, No, Gnome! by Ashlyn Anstee, today I present to YOU our rather easy Paper Handprint Gnome kid craft idea!!

This latest gnome craft idea from Glued To My Crafts, is absolutely perfect for story time and/or a spring art project idea to pass the time indoors! My personal favorite aspect of this gnome art project idea is the handprint beard. So cute!

So on that note – what are you waiting for? This gnome craft is screaming to be made. Everything you need to know for this adorable paper gnome w/handprint beard craft, can be found below! There’s even a FREE hat printable to get you started even faster today.

I’ve made it super simple – so don’t feel intimidated! Just download, print and get to assembling. Happy crafting my friends!

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A child’s craft of a paper handprint gnome features a red hat decorated with gold stars and a beige oval nose, with a playful handprint beard made from white paper, all set on a gray and blue background.

Handprint Gnome Keepsake

This is a fun and easy for kids to make! Let’s get crafting today with our paper handprint gnome craft idea.

Craft Supplies:

Directions:

  • First things first – print out the FREE gnome head printable.
  • Go ahead and color in the printable however you like.
  • When ready, trim out the head shape and discard excess paper.
  • Next up – grab the second piece of white cardstock paper, along with a drawing utensil.
  • Go ahead and trace BOTH of your hands on the paper.
  • Now trim out the traced designs.
  • To finish off your Handprint Gnome keepsake – simply glue {or staple} the TWO handprint cutouts to the back of the gnome hat shape.
  • Then add other embellishments {like star stickers on the hat} to give it your own creative spin.
  • When done decorating, display proudly!!!

OPTIONAL STEP – glue your handprint bearded gnome to another piece of cardstock paper or add a jumbo popsicle stick to the back, to create a puppet!

A child’s craft of a paper handprint gnome features a red hat decorated with gold stars and a beige oval nose, with a playful handprint beard made from white paper, all set on a gray and blue background.

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A child’s craft of a paper handprint gnome features a red hat decorated with gold stars and a beige oval nose, with a playful handprint beard made from white paper, all set on a gray and blue background. Text reads HANDPRINT GNOME.
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Handprint Gnome Craft Idea

Transform those tiny little hands into adorable gnomes with this fun and easy handprint craft idea.

Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:

Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!

Directions:

  • First things first - print out the FREE gnome head printable.
  • Go ahead and color in the printable however you like.
  • When ready, trim out the head shape and discard excess paper.
  • Next up - grab the second piece of white cardstock paper, along with a drawing utensil.
  • Go ahead and trace BOTH of your hands on the paper.
  • Now trim out the traced designs.
  • To finish off your Handprint Gnome keepsake - simply glue {or staple} the TWO handprint cutouts to the back of the gnome hat shape.
  • Then add other embellishments {like star stickers on the hat} to give it your own creative spin.
  • If desired - glue your finished design to another piece of cardstock paper!
  • When done decorating, display proudly!!!
    A child’s craft of a paper handprint gnome features a red hat decorated with gold stars and a beige oval nose, with a playful handprint beard made from white paper, all set on a gray and blue background.
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