These are the gnomes that we made with the kids at St. Jude on our trip. Minus the sewing, the kids were able to do these all by themselves. We had so much fun making them with the kiddos, I thought I would share how to make them with you. They would make a perfect rainy day activity, don’t you think?
Supplies You’ll Need:
- Water colors
- Wood dolls
- Paint brushes
- Felt
- Needle and thread
- Sharpie marker {fine or medium tip}
- Cup of water {for the water paints}
- Q-tip
Directions:
Start by painting the base of the wood dolls different colors.
Then, using your sharpie, add dots for eyes and buttons on the dolls. Dab a little red water color with a q-tip to make rosy cheeks on the gnome.
Cut out 3″ x 5″ triangles out of the felt. {I made a pattern, just to simplify things.}
Fold the felt triangle in half and sew along the long side of the triangle. Place the hat on the gnome and you’re finished.
Madam Chow says
You are a good, kind woman who makes the world a better place.
Carol says
Well said, Madam Chow!
Helen in Meridian says
I love your little gnome people craft. They remind me of the Fisher Price Little People that came with Dietrich’s school, house, airplane, garage, and farm he had when he was little. Your gnome outfit looked fresh and even better than the first time we saw it. It traveled well. Sleep, Sleep, Sleep. We’ll still be here, and if we miss a day or 2 of hot deals, so be it. Take it easy until you get your breast implants..oops I mean dental implants.
Carol Strain says
I clicked on the link for wood dolls. Nothing there.
Where can I find the wood dolls?
A craft for the Craft Impaired…..not just for kids! 🙂
Jules says
I love this craft! I can see my daughter doing this with her friends. Thanks for sharing!