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Easter Egg Gnome Craft Idea

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Create adorable Craft Foam Easter Egg Gnomes with this fun and festive Easter craft! Perfect for kids, using simple materials to spark creativity and joy.
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Two Easter egg gnome crafts made from colorful craft foam, with polka dot and floral hats, white handprint beards, and oval noses are displayed on a green star-patterned background—perfect as a cheerful handprint spring gnome project.

Spring craft adventures await with this super unique Craft Foam Easter Egg Gnomes kid craft tutorial! With our latest transformation of basic craft foam egg shapes from Michaels, you are sure to have a GREAT time crafting and making memories with your child this spring season!

Two Easter egg gnome crafts made from colorful craft foam, with polka dot and floral hats, white handprint beards, and oval noses are displayed on a green star-patterned background—perfect as a cheerful handprint spring gnome project.

Who says craft foam egg shapes can ONLY be for used as EGGS? At Glued To My Crafts, we have proven that you can easily step outside the box and make masterpieces regardless of what “the original intention was.”

With our Easter Egg Bunny House and Unicorn Egg craft posts, I’ve shown YOU how you can take a basic “egg shape” and turn it into something beyond the Easter holiday! Not to mention – the white handprint “beard” cutout in today’s gnome craft tutorial, makes it an awesome keepsake as well!

So on that note, are you ready to recreate these Craft Foam Egg Garden Gnomes? Find the full tutorial by scrolling below! Happy crafting, my friends! I hope you are inspired by today’s handprint Easter gnome tutorial! Have fun!

Colorful paper cutouts, including a floral triangle, purple oval, white handprint easter gnome, brown oval, and two boot-like shapes, arranged on a green star-patterned background. GluedToMyCraftsBlog.com appears at the bottom. A handprint spring gnome with a teal hat, white hand-shaped beard, brown nose, and purple body lies on a green background next to a tape roller. GluedToMyCraftsBlog.com is written at the bottom.

Get your kids creative juices flowing with this easy and unique Easter egg gnome craft idea! Perfect for a fun afternoon activity or springtime classroom project.

Craft Supplies:

  • Foam Egg Shapes – 1 per gnome craft
  • Scrapbook Paper
  • Cardstock Paper
  • Pencil or Pen
  • Scissors
  • Glue Stick

Directions:

  • First things first – grab your white cardstock and pencil.
  • Pick a hand and have children lay it flat on the white paper.
  • Trace around your child’s hand with the pencil.
  • When done tracing, lift up their hand and trim out the traced design on the paper, with your paper scissors. This will be the beard for the Easter gnome.
  • Set it aside.
  • Now grab your patterned scrapbook paper.
  • Cut out a large triangle hat for the gnome.
  • Grab the kraft colored cardstock.
  • Cut out an oval shaped nose.
  • Finally – cut out two half circle “shoes” for your gnome, from the black colored cardstock.
  • Now you are ready to assemble it all together.
  • Grab your craft foam egg shape.
  • Start off my gluing down the black boots to the bottom of the craft foam egg shape.
  • Then glue down the handprint beard onto the egg shape.
  • Follow that up by gluing down the paper hat and then the nose.
  • To finish off your Handprint Easter Egg Gnome Keepsake, add any other embellishments you see fit.
  • Then display your new paper and craft foam Easter gnome friend proudly for ALL to see!!
  • Don’t forget to snap a few pictures on your phone and tag us on your social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts

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Spring is in the air on Glued To My Crafts! So many fun ideas just for you!

On that note, do you love this craft foam Easter egg gnome idea?? Then be sure to also check out our previous Craft Foam Easter Egg Friends post! All of which would pair nicely with today’s handprint spring gnome kid craft tutorial – hint hint!

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Two Easter egg gnome crafts made from colorful craft foam, with polka dot and floral hats, white handprint beards, and oval noses are displayed on a green star-patterned background—perfect as a cheerful handprint spring gnome project.
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Easter Egg Gnome Craft Idea

Create adorable Craft Foam Easter Egg Gnomes with this fun and festive Easter craft! Perfect for kids, using simple materials to spark creativity and joy.

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 - grab your white cardstock and pencil.
    Cardstock Paper
  • Pick a hand and have children lay it flat on the white paper.
  • Trace around your child's hand with the pencil.
  • When done tracing, lift up their hand and trim out the traced design on the paper, with your paper scissors. This will be the beard for the Easter gnome.
  • Set it aside.
  • Now grab your patterned scrapbook paper.
    Scrapbook Paper
  • Cut out a large triangle hat for the gnome.
  • Grab the kraft colored cardstock.
  • Cut out an oval shaped nose.
  • Finally - cut out two half circle "shoes" for your gnome, from the black colored cardstock.
  • Now you are ready to assemble it all together.
  • Grab your craft foam egg shape.
    1 Large Craft Foam Egg Shape
  • Start off my gluing down the black boots to the bottom of the craft foam egg shape.
  • Then glue down the handprint beard onto the egg shape.
  • Follow that up by gluing down the paper hat and then the nose.
  • To finish off your Handprint Easter Egg Gnome Keepsake, add any other embellishments you see fit.
  • Then display your new paper and craft foam Easter gnome friend proudly for ALL to see!!
    A handprint spring gnome with a teal hat, white hand-shaped beard, brown nose, and purple body lies on a green background next to a tape roller. GluedToMyCraftsBlog.com is written at the bottom.
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Craft Activity Safety Guidelines:

Always Ensure Adult Supervision - Young children should be supervised at all times when engaging in craft activities. This is essential to keep them safe and ensure materials are used correctly. Use Age-Appropriate Supplies - Choose craft supplies that are suitable for your child’s age. Check labels for recommendations and avoid items with small parts or sharp edges for younger children. Modify as Needed - Feel free to adapt materials or steps to meet your child's abilities and safety needs. For example, substitute scissors with safety scissors if necessary. Keep an Eye on Allergies - Be mindful of potential allergens in craft materials like glue, paint, or certain fabrics. Opt for non-toxic and hypoallergenic options whenever possible. Organize and Secure Supplies - Keep all craft tools and materials organized. Store sharp objects, small parts, and potentially hazardous items out of reach when not in use. Following these guidelines will ensure that crafts remain fun, creative, and, most importantly, safe for everyone involved!