Learn how to make the cutest St. Patricks Day gnomes to accent your seasonal decor!

These are such an easy project that is great for kids or adults.

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

st patty gnomes

Ill admit it were wild aboutmaking gnomesaround here.

I mean Ive done them for every major holiday includingValentines Day,Christmas, andThanksgiving.

And its not like thats going to be the end of it.

st patrick’s gnomes

Im determined to bring gnomes into every holiday.

And why wouldnt I?

And along those lines, Im excited to share mySt.

leprechaun gnomes

And Ive named them: Seamus and Liam O Toole.

Theyre brothers, in case youre wondering.

Seamus is the leprechaun gnome, and Liam is his twin brother who prefers a plaid hat.

make gnomes for st patricks day

As I said, they are very easy to make, and they look great on a holiday mantle.

Learn how to make festive gnomes in just six simple steps!

Before you jump in, here are some quick tips:

Attaching Fabric:Spray adhesive works great.

Paper template and a hand holding a paper cone

If using a liquid glue like Mod Podge, choose a thicker fabric to avoid dark spots showing through.

Paper mache is my favorite because its stackable and has a charming texture.

Get the printable how to card below.

Wrapping the trimmed paper template around the paper mache cone

Painting a paper mache cone with light skin tone craft paint

Trimming out green plaid fabric using a cutting wheel

Applying green plaid fabric to the cone using spray adhesive

Piece of red faux fur beard cut out

Gluing a brown beard to a St. Patrick’s Day gnome

Gluing the wood nose to the front of the st patty gnome

Trimming the base of the template using the excess paper