Are you looking for a creative craft idea for your kids this summer? Well then, put down the screens, get out the supplies and let their imaginations run wild as you create these adorable Gnome Suncatchers together!
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It’s a first seen here idea for Glued To My Crafts and I’m so excited to finally hit publish on it!
This fun gnome art project only needs a few basic materials and is suitable for wide range of ages! Not to mention, you can customize it with supplies you probably already have in your home right now, so no need to delay the fun by heading out to the craft store.
So grab our free provided printable, your scissors and some clear contact paper because we’re about to bring some magical little gnomes into our homes!
Join us in learning how to make these enchanting suncatchers that are sure to bring smiles to everyone who lays eyes on them. For parents and teachers alike, it will be an enjoyable activity you can do together while brightening up any room of your home or classroom. Let’s get crafting!
Happy crafting {and decorating} my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your finished suncatcher gnomes on our Facebook wall. I can’t wait to hear from you!
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With just a few basic supplies, your little one can create these adorably enchanting little gnome suncatchers which are perfect for decorating windowsills around the house. Let’s get creative!
Craft Supplies:
- Beard Printable – on our landing page
- Clear Contact Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Scrapbook Paper
- Tan Cardstock Paper
- Color Printer
- Paper Scissors
- White Crepe Paper
- Stapler
Directions:
- First grab and print the provided file on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You need ONE heart shaped print per gnome craft.
- Using your scissors, trim out the heart design, as well as the center of it. This will become the gnome’s beard.
- Now grab your clear contact paper and cut off two same length pieces.
- Take off the protective paper off one of them and lay it on a flat surface, with the sticky side up.
- Lay your heart cutout on top of it.
- Now grab your WHITE crepe paper and tear it into small squares.
- Have your child place those torn pieces on the contact paper, right inside the heart design, to fill in the gnome’s beard.
- Once done, grab the other piece of contact paper and remove it’s protective sheet.
- Lay it on top of the other piece and press firmly, making sure every corner is stuck together.
- Now use your scissors to trim out the finished design.
- Discard excess contact paper and set aside the heart for now.
- Next grab the scrapbook paper and tan cardstock paper.
- Cut out a large triangle shape {the hat} out of the scrapbook paper.
- Out of the tan, cut out an oval shape for his nose.
- To finish off the Tissue Paper Gnome Suncatcher, staple the hat and nose piece in place, on the heart design.
- If desired, you can add make a second hat and nose piece for the flip side of the craft.
- Then display proudly on a bright, sunny window or on the kitchen fridge with a few pieces of clear tape!
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If you LOVE this unique paper gnome suncatcher craft idea, you may also enjoy our Gnome Cupcake and Handprint Gnome craft tutorials as well!
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