If you love gnomes and want to make your own Christmas decorations as frugally as possible this Dollar Tree gnome ornament is perfect, plus the kids will love helping you!

As Christmas approaches we are always looking for novel ways to decorate our home. In recent years gnomes have become a popular decor choice for all seasons of the year!!

I know my Valentine gnome looks picture perfect on a Valentine Card and my Halloween gnome brings all the scariness of a witch!

Of course the most popular time of the year to decorate is Christmas! Christmas ornament crafts are very popular! I have made lots of great things with my kids including my clay pot gingerbread craft and my toilet paper roll angel for the top of the Christmas tree.

Gnomes are a great idea for decor at Christmas time. They can be made in Christmas colors to represent Santa Claus!

These cute gnome tree ornaments craft can be made in 10 steps. Mum or an adult will have to do most but kids can help them!

Dollar Tree Gnome Ornament for Christmas

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This Dollar Tree Gnome Ornament for Christmas is the perfect Christmas activity for Mum and kids to help make a beautiful decoration for your tree.

Materials

Dollar Tree Duster Cloth
Scissors
Dollar Tree Child’s mittens (red)
Hot Glue Gun
Dollar Tree Jute Twine
Dollar Tree Halloween Ghost Ornament
Dollar Tree Large Pearl Bead

Instructions

Step 1

Collect all supplies for this Gnome Christmas ornament craft.

Step 2

Using one of the ghost ornaments, place it on the backside of the Duster cloth.

Step 3

Cut a section to make the beard of the gnome (about a 2 inch by 2 inch square). You can measure it out and ask a child to cut around it.

Step 4

Then cut the bottom edges so that it is more of a triangle shape

Step 5

Add some hot glue to the bottom part of the ghost and add the duster cloth

Step 6

Next add a dab of hot glue and add the pearl bead

Step 7

Cut the bottom section of the mitten off and where the thumb section is

Step 8

Add a thin line of hot glue above where the beard is and place the red glove on top

Step 9

Then cut a section of the jute twine (mine was about 5-6 inches) and hot glue to the backside

Cut a section about 5 inches and tie a bow towards the top of the mitten to form the hat

Step 10

You can tie this to your Christmas tree or have it free standing on a mantelpiece or small table.

What will you do with your Dollar tree gnome ornament? Why not make lots and give them to friends. You can give them along with a Christmas card!

My children love making Christmas ornament crafts and I have a few simpler ideas for little hands:-

Pipe cleaner ornaments for Christmas – bend some colored pipe cleaners into different shapes for your tree

Candy Cane Beaded Ornaments – Christmas fine motor skills for kids

Do you like this Dollar Tree Gnome Ornament for Christmas?

Crafty Critters

Hi there, I’m Laura an avid kids crafter with two little ones of my own to keep entertained! I have been doing kids crafts since 2018! Here at Easy Crafts for Kids you can find seasonal crafts for all age groups, as well as drawing tutorials, coloring pages and some other fun printables!