Are you a gnome person? Well, I have great news for you: you can now turn your front yard into a fleet of holiday gnomes!
(Would that qualify as a holiday elf?)
If you have a yard that is begging for some holiday gnomes, look no further: we're here to tell you how.
They look exactly the way you expected, right? These cute little creatures are an easy and fun way to decorate your trees with your DIY skills — and trust me, not a lot of those are required!
If you want to get really wild with it, you can add a festive beard to your tree gnome! These ones are a great demonstration of how to do it on taller trees, no extra sewing required.
Some bulk garland bent and tucked up inside a little hat will work perfectly. Prop it up on a wreath stand and add in all your decorations!
Sue on Pinterest used some unexpected materials for hers:
"I buy Xmas table clothes at goodwill, I use almost anything I can get my hands on. Holiday Leggings work tucking one leg into the other then sewing what appears to be a V. Baby Afghans wrapped and tied, be creative."
While some people opt for wooden balls for the nose, you can make yours out of anything. A potato would work, or you could use a yarn ball! Some also use stuffed socks!
To make a traditional gnome, you'll need some gloves, something for a nose, red fabric, and a tomato cage. The tomato cage is the most important part: it'll hold up the hat!
YouTuber Jennifer Tryon has a whole tutorial available on how to assemble your cage, sew the hat, and affix the potato nose! Her tutorial is incredibly easy to follow, so don't worry if you don't have many DIY skills!
This cute gnome is sporting some Buffalo check gloves and a stick moustache. He is very fancy and I would totally hang out with him. Doesn't he look friendly?
Are you a fan of taller gnomes, and want to add a little hat to the top? Or do you want a pint-sized version to sit on your porch? Either way, don't forget those gloves!
