Learn how to make pom pom gnome ornaments with just three materials. Such an easy DIY Christmas ornament idea to try with your kids.
A history of gnomes
The garden gnomes were originally made of clay, and they first appeared in Germany. From there they spread to England, where they became very popular. Nowadays, they come in a variety of sizes, colors and poses.
They are a sign of good luck and you will find them in many gardens around the world.
Fun facts about gnomes
- Gnomes are often portrayed as small men with beards, pointy hearts, and red hats.
- Gnomes are said to live in hidden, magical corners of the world, such as forests, garden nooks, or mountain caves.
- Gnomes are mischievous creatures and like to play tricks on humans, but they can also be helpful and friendly.
- Gnomes communicate through a special language known as Gnomish.
Christmas gnomes
Gnomes have become so popular that nowadays you can find a version for each holiday. But maybe the most popular seasonal gnomes are the Christmas gnomes.
They are depicted as little creatures with long beards and knitted hats.
The Christmas gnomes originate from the Scandinavian folklore and are known to provide protection to children and animals from evil and misfortune.
It may the resemblance to Santa that made the Christmas gnomes so popular during the holidays. Or it may be because they look so adorable and are supposed to bring good luck to your family.
Whatever the reason is, Christmas gnomes are everywhere these days.
We have created a few Christmas gnome crafts for kids throughout the years:
Paper plate gnomes – These gnomes are easy to make using a paper plate, yarn and the free printable template. It can be a first sewing project for kids, helping them practice their fine motor skills and teaching them a long-life skill.
Paper plate gnome ornaments – Easy and colorful gnome ornaments made with just painted paper plates and yarn. Add a small pom pom for the nose and you have created a DIY Christmas ornament everybody will love.
Gnome countdown – Our advent printable calendar for kids offers a delightful and interactive way for children to countdown to Christmas. The printable comes with 4 versions, including coloring options.
But our pom pom gnome ornaments were inspired by these Christmas gnome pom pom ornaments.
The difference between these pom pom ornaments are the colors of the beards and hats. While for the ornaments above, we left the hats white and focused on the beards, now we decided to give the gnomes the same beards but have them wear colorful hats.
Don’t they look adorable?
Pom pom gnome ornaments
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Supplies:
- Gray yarn
- Pom pom maker
- Scissors
- Snow cone cups
- Paint and paint brushes
- Hot glue gun with hot glue sticks
- White pom poms
- Hole puncher
Step by step instructions
Use a pom pom maker to make a gray pom pom. (If you have never used a pom pom maker before, they come with instructions and you can also find videos on youtube. They are very easy to use and kids love making pom poms with them). Use the big maker size.
Paint a snow cone cup in your favorite color and set it aside to dry out completely.
Use hot glue to glue the pom pom and snow cone cup together.
Glue a white pom pom for the nose.
Use a hole puncher to make a hole at the top of the paper cone to slide a strand of yarn for hanging.