Learn how to make the cutest Valentines Day gnomes to accent your seasonal decor!

This is such an easy project great for kids or adults.

Youll be doing some cutting (using templates), painting, and attaching things using adhesive.

DIY gnomes for Valentine’s Day Decor

Have you noticed there is lessValentines Day decorin the stores this year than in years past?

I saw a LOT of candy.

But I didnt see a lot of decorations!

valentine gnomes

What does everyone have against Valentines Day?

Actually, I totally get it.

Since were all handmade around here, we can celebrate any holiday exactly the way we like!

Valentine’s Day gnome hat

For me its crafting, and this year I made someValentines Day gnomes.

Im really excited how they turned out, and looking forward to showing you my project.

Dont forget to check out my othergnomestoo:St. Patricks Day,fall,Thanksgiving, andChristmas.

valentines day gnomes

Why Gnomes?Gnomes symbolize love, protection, and playfulnessperfect for Valentines Day decor!

I love paper mache for its texture and stackability.

Make as many gnome as you like!

valentines day gnomes

Pick fun fabrics, and even add fun embellishments if you like.

Heres how mine turned out.

I love my pinkie gnomes!

Paper template and a hand holding a paper cone

Get the how to card below.

Valentines Day Gnomes

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

Video

Notes

Wrapping the trimmed paper template around the paper mache cone

Painting a paper mache cone with light skin tone craft paint

Cutting the template out of the flannel fabric using a rotary cutter

Spraying the polka dot fabric with spray adhesive and wrapping around the paper cone

Tracing the beard template onto the back of the faux fur and cutting out

Using hot glue to apply the pink beard to the paper cone

Hot gluing the wood bead nose to the valentine gnome

Trimming the base of the template using the excess paper