Looking for a fun and festive way to keep your little ones busy during the holidays? Then be sure to check out this amazing handprint gnome craft idea!
Not only is it adorable, but it’s also a great way to create a special keepsake that will last a lifetime. So get creative and have some fun with your kids this winter!
The holidays are a time for giving, sharing, and spending time with loved ones. It’s also a great time for kids to get creative and make fun crafts!
This handprint gnome craft is perfect for the holidays. Not only is it festive and holly-themed, but it’s also a keepsake that parents can treasure forever.
Kids will love making this craft, and parents will love knowing that they’re keeping their child’s handprints safe and sound. So why not give this craft a try? Your family will be glad you did!
Handprint Gnome For The Holidays
This adorable little guy is perfect for decorating your home for Christmas, or as a special keepsake to remember the holiday season. Kids of all ages will enjoy making him, so get started today and have some fun!
Craft Supplies:
- GNOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS PRINTABLE
- Color Printer
- Gray Cardstock Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Light Brown Cardstock Paper
- Holiday Print Scrapbook Paper
- Pencil or Pen
- Craft Scissors
- Glue Stick or Tape Runner
Directions:
- First things first, if you haven’t already, download and print our free “gnome for the holidays” file {listed above in the supply list} on a single sheet of gray cardstock.
- Next up – trace your child’s hand {either/or} on the white cardstock paper.
- When done tracing, trim it out.
- Set it aside.
- Now grab your patterned scrapbook paper.
- Cut out a large triangle hat from it.
- Finally – cut out a small oval nose shape from the kraft colored cardstock paper.
- Now you are ready to assemble it all together.
- Start off my gluing down the white handprint cutout, right in the center, of the gray colored cardstock paper. You want the handprint to be the “O” for the gnome phrase. You will want the fingertips facing downward but make sure you DON’T cover up the printed words.
- Follow that up by gluing down the hat and his nose.
- To finish off your Paper Gnome Holiday Keepsake 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 holiday gnome keepsake on your phone and tag us on your social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR FINISHED PIECE WITH —> Handprint Holiday Poems
Don’t you just love this unique gnome for the holidays 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 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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Gnome For The Holidays Keepsake
Bring the magic of the holidays home with this sweet handprint gnome craft project! Free printable included.
- Pencil or Pen
- Gray Cardstock Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Light Brown Cardstock Paper
- Holiday Print Scrapbook Paper
- Embellishments
Instructions
- First things first, print out our provided printable on a single sheet of gray cardstock.Gray Cardstock Paper
- Next up - trace your child's hand {either/or} on the white cardstock paper.White Cardstock Paper
- When done tracing, trim it out.
- Set it aside.
- Now grab your patterned scrapbook paper.Holiday Print Scrapbook Paper
- Cut out a large triangle hat from it.
- Finally - cut out a small oval nose shape from the kraft colored cardstock paper.Light Brown Cardstock Paper
- Now you are ready to assemble it all together.
- Start off my gluing down the white handprint cutout, right in the center, of the gray colored cardstock paper. You want the handprint to be the "O" for the gnome phrase. You will want the fingertips facing downward but make sure you DON'T cover up the printed words.
- Follow that up by gluing down the hat and his nose.
- To finish off your Paper Gnome Holiday Keepsake add any other embellishments you see fit, to give it that holiday spin!Embellishments
- Then display your Christmas gnome masterpiece proudly for ALL to see!!
Want to show off your creations?Mention @gluedtomycrafts or tag #gluedtomycrafts on Instagram!
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