DIY Large Gnome

Step 1

Gather Supplies.

Step 2

If using sand for weight on the bottom of the gnome, place the bags of sands inside a sock. I did this to protect the sand from spilling and to keep the weight from shifting on the bottom of the gnome.

Step 3

Place the wood plaque inside a sock as well. I did this with the intention of using it to create a flat surface for my gnome to sit.

Step 4

Use your Surebonder glue gun to glue the bottom of the t-shirt together.

Step 5

Place the sand on the bottom of the t-shirt and start stuffing your gnome shirt.

Step 6

Use your Surebonder glue gun to attach the sock plaque to the bottom of the t-shirt.

Step 7

Attach the fur to the neck of the gnome using your glue gun. I used a fur pillow from Five Below. I cut the pillow open, removed the stuffing, and attached the cut end to the neck. I did not cut the rest of the pillow to avoid fur getting everywhere! Otherwise, cutting the pillow would yield another large gnome beard :)

Step 8

Stuff the hat with pillow stuffing. I used 2 Christmas hats that I cut open and glued together to create 1 large hat.

Step 9

Attach the hat to the gnome using your glue gun (leave an opening for the nose).

Step 10

Cut a felt square for the nose.

Step 11

Stuff the nose with stuffing and use a rubber band to create a felt ball.

Step 12

Use your glue gun to attach the nose to the beard just under the hat.

Step 13

Cut 4 felt mittens. I cut mine by placing 4 layers of felt together and cutting all 4 at once.

Step 14

Glue 2 mittens together and flip right side out.

Step 15

Stuff the mittens and glue gun inside the sleeves of the gnome shirt. Make sure you stuff inside the sleeves to create the arms.

Step 16

Admire your new large gnome! My gnome measures 22 inches tall and 15 inches wide. If you'd like your gnome to hold an item in his mittens: you can use tape or small square mounting tape inside the mittens.