30 Cute DIY gnomes home decor projects for good luck

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Make Cute DIY gnomes home decor projects for good luck. Historically, gnomes are magical creatures that symbolize good luck. They have become very popular for decorating especially farmhouse gnomes as they bring happiness and warmth with gardening and farmer concepts. Garden gnomes or lawn gnomes bring the element of whimsy and connect the natural garden vibes with old world.

 

30 Cute DIY gnomes home decor projects for good luck

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If you prefer minimalist decoration mini gnomes are perfect for you. Adding Scandinavian gnomes to fairy garden and making wind chimes are cute ideas as well. However, DIY gnome instructions for making homemade gnomes for DIY Christmas decoration and to hang handmade gnome ornaments on your tree are perfect ideas for decor enthusiasts. Get ready to learn the history of gnomes and some interesting facts, followed by easy gnome crafts and projects. These make great Christmas gifts and are perfect to display indoor and outdoor. You can add them to trays, mantel, shelves, Christmas tree, centerpieces, garden, wreath and much more. You can pin this for later if you can’t read it all today.

 

Why decorate with gnomes?

Gnomes pass along the folklore and represent good luck. These mythical creatures are considered magical and are thought to provide protection. According to the legend, they are normally the protectors of buried treasure and minerals in the ground. People believe them to protect their crops, livestock, and home, therefore, they display them in the barn, farmhouse, and garden. They are also thought to be helpful to gardeners in the night.

 

The history of gnomes

Gnomes are miniature friends with billy-goat beard. The word “gnome” comes from Latin ‘gnomus’ or Greek ‘gnosis’, associated with ‘knowledge of hidden treasure’ and ‘earth dwellers’. Since, they are the nighttime protectors of the Earth, traditionally gnome is diligently linked to mythology of classical elements – Earth, Fire, Water and Air. Legend has it that gnomes live underground since a single ray of sunshine could turn them to stone. They are believed to guard plant life and treasure.

Historically, gnomes originated in European countries, but their reference can also be found in Japanese culture. Paracelsus was the first to introduce gnome in the 16th century. Later many authors including the modern fantasy literature authors adopted the mythological creature. When Phillip Giebel made the first terracotta clay garden gnome, they became popular garden ornament in Germany during the mid-1800s. It was later introduced in England by Sir Charles Isham, who bought 21 terra cotta garden gnomes from his trip to Germany and displayed them around the garden of his home.

 

DIY Gnomes tutorial for Your Home

Garden gnomes have evolved into being part of decor in home and holidays overtime. You can find a wide variety of gnomes from stone gnomes that work best with traditional designs to fiberglass gnomes that blend well with contemporary style. Interestingly, you can customize them to your specific taste thanks to handmade gnome artists around the world. In all, they add charm and cuteness to the home environment and garden ambiance. This element of beauty brings the character’s magical element to life.

 

What do garden gnomes symbolize?

A garden gnome is a miniature figurine of an old man with beard, typically wearing a tall, pointy, red hat. Gardens and lawns can be decorated with gnomes. The gnomes are believed to protect the garden and home from evil.

 

Why are DIY gnomes so popular?

Home and business in Europe used to display gnomes locally. Tourists found them fascinating and this rapid increase in purchase by European travelers from different countries lead to popularity of garden gnomes.

Today, Christmas gnomes are as popular as garden gnomes. They are a perfect fit for farmhouse holiday decor. There is magic in Christmas, so this magical creature found its perfect place. Display them on your holiday mantel, hang gnome ornaments on your tree or decorate your deck and garden. You can also find amazing kitchen gnome cookware if you look at the right places. Get in the vibe for vintage ceramic trees and classic Christmas decor this winter, but don’t forget to add the gnome on top.

 

How to make DIY gnome tutorials?

Make different gnomes like:

  • DIY farmhouse gnomes
  • Adorable DIY Fall gnome
  • DIY farmhouse gnome tiered tray
  • DIY clay gnomes
  • Make concrete gnomes
  • Mini gnome cutouts
  • Tiny garden gnome potted plant
  • Mini fairy gnome
  • Garden gnome fairy garden
  • Terracotta garden gnome
  • DIY garden gnome from cement
  • Air drying clay garden gnomes
  • Garden gnome markers
  • Earth peg gnomes
  • DIY Easter gnomes
  • Make Halloween sock gnomes
  • Painted rock gnomes
  • DIY paper gnomes
  • Bobble hat yarn gnomes
  • Tomato cage Christmas gnomes
  • Evergreen Christmas gnome
  • Easy DIY Christmas gnome
  • Pom pom gnome ornaments
  • Christmas gnome tiered tray
  • Crochet Christmas gnome
  • How to make large gnomes

 

Making DIY gnome instructions:

The basics of DIY gnome is the same and the rest is your imagination. Let’s see the basic DIY gnome step by step instructions:

  • Material to make gnome red hat
  • Supplies to make gnome beard
  • Things to make gnome nose
  • Mini gnome figures or mini human figures

 

What can I use to make gnome nose?

You can use a variety of materials to make gnome nose depending on the size of gnome like:

  • cotton ball
  • round button
  • wooden beads
  • felt
  • pom poms
  • yarn

 

How to make gnome beard?

Make hairy gnome face with a variety of supplies like:

  • strips of yarn
  • strands of mop
  • faux fur or craft fur
  • braided embroidery threads
  • fake costume wig
  • dollar store furry material
  • a shrug
  • furry fabric

 

What can I use to make DIY gnome hat?

For making DIY gnome hat use materials like fabric and felt in various colors or patterns. Most popular are red and plaid. You can also use foam cone.

 

How to make sock gnome’s body?

In order to make DIY sock gnome, you first need to choose the material based on your preference for socks gnome. There are two types of fillers for gnome body:

  • If you are selling or storing use heavy fillers like dry beans, uncooked rice, or plastic beads to give the body of gnome some stability.
  • However, to make stuffed animals or shaped pillows use filler like polyfill. It is readily available at Amazon and craft stores like Hobby Lobby, dollar tree and Michaels.

 

Easy guide to make No Sew DIY gnome

In order to make a fabric gnome without sewing, fill your choice of filler in a sock or fabric piece. Now use rubber band to tie the fabric and make a stuffed pouch. Trim the excess fabric for neat look. Dab it with hot glue to ensure it stays closed. Now cutout the fur fabric using PDF pattern or beard template and hot glue where you want the mouth. Hot glue a wood bead to make the gnome nose. Cut a triangle-shaped felt using scissors and roll it into a cone and hot glue gun to make cone shape gnome hat. Now glue the felt hat on gnome head to complete No Sew gnome. Here are some ideas to get you started:

 

DIY gnomes

DIY farmhouse gnomes by ruffles and rainboots

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Adorable Fall DIY gnome by diy n crafts

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DIY farmhouse gnome tiered tray by hooked strand crochet Etsy.

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DIY clay gnomes tutorial by dollar crafter

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Make concrete gnome by artsy pretty plants

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Mini gnomes

 

Mini gnome cutouts by Honey Hush Creations Etsy.

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Tiny garden gnome potted plant by World Amiguru Me Etsy

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Mini fairy gnome by the gnome makers Etsy

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Garden gnomes or lawn gnomes

 

Garden gnomes fairy garden by blossom in May

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Terracotta garden gnome by DIY

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DIY garden gnome from cement by Sarah Nenni

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Air drying clay garden gnomes by rainy day mum

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Garden gnome markers by unknown source

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Easy gnome crafts

 

Earth peg gnomes by Debs Steiner Dolls Etsy

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DIY Easter gnomes by It’s always Autumn

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Make Halloween sock gnomes. A cute gnome companion would be the cute witch girl gnome.

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Painted rock gnomes by reddit. Find more ideas to paint rocks.

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DIY Christmas gnomes

 

Fun bobble hat yarn gnomes by a blog called wanda. Cute Scandinavian Christmas gnomes.

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Tomato cage Christmas gnomes by hometalk

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Evergreen Christmas gnome by the shabby creek cottage

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Easy DIY Christmas gnome by the navage patch

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Pom pom gnome ornaments by Lia Griffith

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Christmas gnome tiered tray by Wanda Guess

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Crochet Christmas Gnome by Miss Neriss

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How to make large gnomes by simple made pretty

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  1. Riya Sen says:

    Love these gnomes! They’re so cute and would be a great addition to any home decor.

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