Turn these yarn bearded Christmas gnomes into ornaments by adding a ribbon hanger, or just enjoy them as they are. Either way, these gnomes are sure to bring cheer to your home this holiday season.
If you’re looking for a festive and easy Christmas craft for kids, these Popsicle Stick Bearded Christmas Gnomes are such a fun choice! Made with jumbo craft sticks, soft yarn, and simple paper details, this holiday project is perfect for creating cheerful handmade decorations with lots of personality.
Whether you display them around the house or turn them into ornaments for the tree, these little gnomes are a great way to bring creativity and holiday charm into your craft time. Keep scrolling for the full tutorial and supply list to make your own!
This simple craft is a fun way for kids to get creative while making festive decorations that can be displayed all season long or hung on the tree as ornaments.
Craft Supplies:
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks – 3 per craft
- School Glue or Glue Gun
- White Craft Yarn
- Craft Scissors
- Christmas Scrapbook Paper
- Skin Tone Cardstock Paper
Directions:
- First glue your THREE popsicle sticks together in a triangle formation. Set aside and repeat for each Christmas gnome craft you want to make.
- Next is the yarn beard. Cut off SEVERAL {we are talking maybe 30+} 12″ inch pieces of white yarn.
- Tie them one by one onto one side of the popsicle stick shape. This will be gnome’s long beard. Make sure you cover one entire side of the popsicle stick shape with the tied-off white yarn. If desired, once the yarn is tied on, trim down the beard with your scissors.
- Once done with the white yarn beard, grab all your paper pieces.
- Cut out a large triangular hat for your gnome, as well as a large oval shaped nose out of the skin tone cardstock.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Bearded Christmas Gnome craft – glue the cardstock hat in place on top of the popsicle stick shape {see our picture for example} as well as the paper “nose” in the center of the yarn beard.
- Add any other embellishments you like {maybe some glitter or sequins for sparkle!}
- Then display as is or hot glue some yarn to the back for easy hanging.
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Popsicle Stick Bearded Christmas Gnome Craft Idea
Create a festive Popsicle Stick Bearded Christmas Gnome Craft with this fun holiday project! Perfect for kids, using simple materials to spark creativity and cheer.
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 glue your THREE popsicle sticks together in a triangle formation. Set aside and repeat for each Christmas gnome craft you want to make.
- Next is the yarn beard. Cut off SEVERAL {we are talking maybe 30+} 12" inch pieces of white yarn.
- Tie them one by one onto one side of the popsicle stick shape. This will be gnome's long beard. Make sure you cover one entire side of the popsicle stick shape with the tied-off white yarn. If desired, once the yarn is tied on, trim down the beard with your scissors.
- Once done with the white yarn beard, grab all your paper pieces.
- Cut out a large triangular hat for your gnome, as well as a large oval shaped nose out of the skin tone cardstock.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Bearded Christmas Gnome craft - glue the cardstock hat in place on top of the popsicle stick shape {see our picture for example} as well as the paper "nose" in the center of the yarn beard.
- Add any other embellishments you like {maybe some glitter or sequins for sparkle!}
- Then display as is or hot glue some yarn to the back for easy hanging.
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