DIY Autumn Gnomes
I am just in love with these gnomes, also known as Tomte gnomes that derive from a Scandinavian holiday craft. I made a couple of different versions, one with the base made from an repurposed tote bag and the other with a drawstring gift bag.
The first set of gnomes are made with a repurposed tote bag or small drawstring gift bag a little felt, Poly-Fil® Premium Fiber Fill, Poly-Fil® Poly Pellets®, faux fur, wood bead, and some glue!
Turn your bag inside out and start by cutting off the straps of the tote bag and trimming off the one side to make it into a tall rectangle instead of a square. Glue to side seam back together.
Tie the bottom ends with rubber bands to make the base more round white still inside out and let the whole thing dry.
I started with a 12 x 12 inch square of felt and added glue along the top and edge to make a cone (see video to learn how to do it). Use the clips to help hold it in place while the glue dries.
Time to cut the beard, there are a few tips to this - check out the video to learn how.
Add the poly pellets and stuffing to the base (after flipping it right side around) and tie it off with e rubber band. Don't forget to add stuffing to the hat as well!
Learn how to make the small and large versions of these fun gnomes.
Glue on the beard, the hat, wooden nose, and the rolled felt flower (check out the video to see how it all goes together).
Now you have cutie little gnomes that at a fun decor item for a couch, table, mantle, or really anywhere! You can also make these from little drawstring bags, check out the video to see how!
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So cute. I save stuffing from old pillows, free stuffing.
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I fill mine with old pillow stuffing, free and works great. Very cute!!
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Where did you find the faux fur?
Where did you get the fur? It's $50 yard at Joann's!