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Handprint Santa Gnome Keepsake

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Your little ones will love seeing their unique artwork proudly displayed this season.
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A festive craft features three santa gnomes made with patterned paper hats, oval noses, and white handprint cutout beards on a gray card that reads HO, HO, HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS! adorned with snowflakes and gold stars.

HO HO HO! We are going to help YOU and your child make an adorable Handprint Santa & His Elves Gnome Keepsake Idea within minutes! All you need is paper and our free provided printable to complete it!

It’s going to be the CUTEST Santa & his elf gnomes paper craft you make this holiday season! Keep scrolling for ALL the details and free file!

A festive craft features three santa gnomes made with patterned paper hats, oval noses, and white handprint cutout beards on a gray card that reads HO, HO, HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS! adorned with snowflakes and gold stars.

Handprint Santa Gnome Keepsake

We are going to help YOU and your child make an adorable, Paper Handprint Santa & His Elves Gnome Keepsake Idea within minutes!

Craft Supplies:

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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Three paper santa gnomes made from patterned hats, oval noses, and handprint-shaped white beards on a festive background with stars; Ho Ho Ho! is written below—a perfect gnome keepsake for the holidays. Three paper santa gnomes made from patterned hats, oval noses, and handprint-shaped white beards on a festive background with stars; Ho Ho Ho! is written below—a perfect gnome keepsake for the holidays.

Don’t you just love this unique Christmas gnome keepsake idea?! It’s a first seen here and a MUST DO this season!

It’s so easy but sure to be loved BEYOND this year. Just imagine when you open up that scrapbook or Christmas storage box next year & come across it again. All those memories are going to flood you! 🙂

On that note – be sure to also check out our Paper Plate Santa w/Handprint Beard craft post for another holiday themed craft idea to recreate today! You can’t go wrong with handprint beard cutouts this time of year! Am I right?

You can also find tons of crafty ideas on our Facebook page! Come give us a “like” so you never miss a new post! #gluedtomycrafts

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A festive craft features three santa gnomes made with patterned paper hats, oval noses, and white handprint cutout beards on a gray card that reads HO, HO, HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS! adorned with snowflakes and gold stars.
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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:

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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!!
    Three paper santa gnomes made from patterned hats, oval noses, and handprint-shaped white beards on a festive background with stars; Ho Ho Ho! is written below—a perfect gnome keepsake for the holidays.
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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!