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GNOME DIY Christmas Tree

This simple DIY Christmas tree idea is my own version of the fast growing gnome trend. Follow this sweet tutorial and make your very own...

Materials

  • 1 Tiny Christmas Tree You can use the one from the Dollar Tree
  • 1 Hot Glue Gun and Glue
  • 1 Dollar Tree Crafters Square Red Felt Sheet
  • 1 Dollar Tree Snowflake Ornaments or other embellishment
  • 1 Chalk
  • 1 FREE Mitten Pattern

Instructions

  • Print out a copy of the FREE Mitten Pattern.
  • Using a piece of chalk, outline the mittens on the pattern.
  • Spread out the felt and cut out a piece that fits the 8.5"x11" sheet.
  • Flip the pattern over chalk side down.
  • Using any object (like a pencil eraser or other tool) press down and re-outline the mitten pattern. Make sure to go over the area twice and be careful not to move the paper around too much as this would smear the chalk underneath.
  • Remove your paper pattern and reveal the chalk pattern left behind on the felt! It's really like magic!
  • Cut out the mittens.
  • Glue on any embellishments or add a cute layer of fabric. Get creative! This is the fun part! I added the plastic snowflake ornaments to each mitten.
  • Using the tree top as your guide; wrap the remaining felt around the top of the tree into a "cone-like" shape and trim the felt to fit.
  • Glue the seam where the two pieces of felt meet and trim the gnome hat where neeeded.
  • Create a nose out of any materials you have available. I used a brown, plastic craft egg leftover from Easter, but you could use a section of an egg carton or a wooden knob. Get creative.
  • Glue the nose in place and add your mittens!