Your little ones will love seeing their unique artwork proudly displayed this season.
Today we are sharing the CUTEST Santa & his elf gnomes paper craft you make this holiday season! Grab the free printable template and follow our step-by-step instructions to make your own!
Capture the magic of the holidays with a craft you will treasure for years. Those tiny hands grow up fast, but you can freeze this precious stage in time with our Handprint Santa Gnome Keepsake.
This festive project is simple and fun for the whole family. You only need a few basic supplies to turn your child’s handprints into an adorable Santa and his elves. It is the perfect way to spend a cozy afternoon creating memories together, and it looks wonderful displayed on your fridge or mantel.
Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with this delightful Handprint Santa Gnome Keepsake! This craft is a fun and easy way to create a festive decoration that captures your child’s tiny handprints, turning them into adorable Santa and elf gnomes.
Perfect for family crafting time, this keepsake will be a cherished memory for years to come.
Craft Supplies:
- Ho, Ho, Ho Printable – on our landing page
- Gray Cardstock Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Light Brown Cardstock Paper
- Green Scrapbook Paper
- Red Scrapbook Paper
- Pencil or Pen
- Scissors
- Adhesive
Directions:
- First things first, if you haven’t already, download and print our free “ho, ho, ho” file {listed above in the supply list} on a single sheet of gray cardstock.
- Next up – trace your child’s hand THREE times on your white cardstock paper.
- When done tracing, trim out each piece with your paper scissors. Each one will be a beard for your gnomes.
- Set those aside.
- Now grab your patterned scrapbook paper.
- Cut out THREE large triangle hats. Two green ones for Santa’s elves and a red hat for Santa.
- Finally – cut out a small oval nose shape, for EACH gnome, from the kraft colored cardstock.
- Now you are ready to assemble it all together.
- Start off my gluing down the THREE white handprint cutouts, in a row, on the gray colored cardstock paper. You want the fingertips facing downward but make sure you DON’T cover up the printed words.
- Follow up that step by gluing down the hats {Santa in the middle} on the palms of the handprint cutouts.
- Then glue down the oval noses to complete each gnome.
- To finish off your Paper Christmas Santa & His Elves Keepsake, write your name in the provided space and add any other embellishments you see fit, to give it that holiday spin!
- Then display your Christmas gnome masterpiece proudly for ALL to see!!
- Don’t forget to snap a few pictures of your finished paper gnome keepsake on your phone and tag us on your social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts
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This keepsake isn’t just a fun holiday activity – it’s a way to preserve a moment in time. Each tiny handprint tells a story, and this craft transforms them into a festive decoration that will bring joy year after year. Imagine pulling it out of storage each holiday season and reminiscing about the day it was made. It’s a heartfelt reminder of your child’s creativity and the magic of the holidays.
So, gather your supplies, turn on some Christmas music, and enjoy the process of creating something truly special. Don’t forget to snap a picture of your finished masterpiece and share it with friends and family.
Happy crafting, and may your holidays be filled with love, laughter, and creativity!
Handprint Santa Gnome Keepsake
Your little ones will love seeing their unique artwork proudly displayed this season.
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 print out our provided printable, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need one print per craft.
- Next up - trace your child's hand THREE times on your white cardstock.
- When done tracing, trim out each piece with your paper scissors. Each one will be a beard for your gnomes.
- Set those aside.
- Now grab your patterned scrapbook paper.
- Cut out THREE large triangle hats. Two green ones for Santa's elves and a red hat for Santa.
- Finally - cut out a small oval nose shape, for EACH gnome, from the kraft colored cardstock.
- Now you are ready to assemble it all together.
- Start off my gluing down the THREE white handprint cutouts, in a row, on the gray colored cardstock paper. You want the fingertips facing downward but make sure you DON'T cover up the printed words.
- Follow up that step by gluing down the hats {Santa in the middle} on the palms of the handprint cutouts.
- Then glue down the oval noses to complete each gnome.
- To finish off your Paper Christmas Santa & His Elves Keepsake, write your name in the provided space and add any other embellishments you see fit, to give it that holiday spin!
- Then display your Christmas gnome masterpiece proudly for ALL to see!!
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