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Paper Plate Santa Gnome

This year, get your kid craft on and make your own Tulle & Paper Plate Santa Gnome craft idea!

It’s a super easy art project idea that is perfect for getting into the holiday spirit. All you need are a few simple supplies and some easy steps, and you’ll have your very own Santa to display during the holidays. So round up the kids and get crafting! They’ll love bringing this festive character to life. Merry Christmas!

Paper Plate Santa Gnome

Tulle & Paper Plate Santa Gnome Craft Idea For Kids

If you’re looking for a fun Santa kid craft to keep those little hands busy indoors this winter season, today’s paper and white tulle gnome craft tutorial is extra adorable & super easy!

With our latest tutorial, you can add some DIY fun to your afternoon, with our simple paper plate and white tulle Christmas gnome craft instructions! Everyone will love that iconic jolly guy and this latest kids craft idea is sure to be well-received by anyone who lays their eyes on it!

Perfect for older kids and even adults! Find the full step-by-step directions below, so you can recreate it within minutes today! Happy crafting, my friends!

PAIR YOUR PAPER PLATE CRAFT WITH —> Cupcake Liner Santa Beard Cards

Paper Plate Santa Gnome

Paper Plate Santa Gnome

Bring the magic of Christmas to life with this easy paper plate Santa gnome craft for kids! He’s perfect for decorating your home or classroom.

Craft Supplies:

  • Large Paper Plate – one per craft
  • Skin-toned Craft Paint
  • Paint Brush
  • Single Hole Punch
  • White Tulle
  • FREE Santa Hat Printable {on box.com}
  • Color Printer
  • Red Cardstock Paper
  • Brown Cardstock Paper
  • Craft Scissors
  • School Glue
  • Stapler
  • Cotton Balls or White Pom Poms

Directions:

  • First things first – cut your large paper plate in half. Straight up the center to create TWO equal sized pieces.
  • Reverse one half of it for today’s craft and save the other for a rainy day.
  • Next up – completely paint your paper plate with the skin tone colored craft paint.
  • When done, set aside to let it dry completely.
  • Now is the perfect time to cut out the Santa hat from your printed printable.
  • Discard excess paper.
  • At this point in time you should also cut out a large oval shape for his nose from the brown.
  • Set aside all your pieces till later.
  • Next, grab your painted paper plate piece and the hole punch.
  • Using your hole punch, punch SIX holes in the paper plate piece. You want them in the center of the paper plate, but on the side that is a completely straight. Be sure to leave a small space between each hole as you go. This is where the beard will be for your gnome.
  • Now grab your white tulle and scissors.
  • Cut SIX 12″ inch strips for your craft.
  • One by one, thread and tie them off, through the holes you just punched in the paper plate.
  • To finish the Paper Plate and Tulle Beard Santa Gnome craft – simply staple/glue on the hat piece & nose, while adding some cotton balls to the rim of his red cardstock hat.
  • Go ahead and add any other embellishments you see fit.
  • Then display proudly for all to see!
  • Don’t forget to snap a few pictures to share on our Facebook wall, so we can see your tulle beard Santa too!
  • Pair your finished craft with our —> Cotton Ball & Popsicle Stick Santa

Paper Plate Santa Gnome

And that’s a wrap on this tutorial!

By chance, do you love our holiday themed paper plate and tulle Santa idea as much as we do?!

Then be sure to check out our other version of a Santa using a paper plate as well! #gluedtomycrafts

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Tools:

  • Paint Brush
  • Single Hole Punch
  • Color Printer
  • Scissors
  • School Glue
  • Stapler

Supplies:

  • Large Paper Plate - one per craft
  • Skin-toned Craft Paint
  • White Tulle
  • Red Cardstock Paper
  • Brown Cardstock Paper
  • Cotton Balls or White Pom Poms

Instructions:

  • First things first - cut your large paper plate in half. Straight up the center to create TWO equal sized pieces.
  • Reverse one half of it for today's craft and save the other for a rainy day.
  • Next up - completely paint your paper plate with the skin tone colored craft paint.
  • When done, set aside to let it dry completely.
  • Now is the perfect time to cut out the Santa hat from your printed printable.
  • Discard excess paper.
  • At this point in time you should also cut out a large oval shape for his nose from the brown.
  • Set aside all your pieces till later.
  • Next, grab your painted paper plate piece and the hole punch.
  • Using your hole punch, punch SIX holes in the paper plate piece. You want them in the center of the paper plate, but on the side that is a completely straight. Be sure to leave a small space between each hole as you go. This is where the beard will be for your gnome.
  • Now grab your white tulle and scissors.
  • Cut SIX 12" inch strips for your craft.
  • One by one, thread and tie them off, through the holes you just punched in the paper plate.
  • To finish the Paper Plate and Tulle Beard Santa Gnome craft - simply staple/glue on the hat piece & nose, while adding some cotton balls to the rim of his red cardstock hat.
  • Go ahead and add any other embellishments you see fit.
  • Then display proudly for all to see!
  • Don't forget to snap a few pictures to share on our Facebook wall, so we can see your tulle beard Santa too!
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