30+ Best Gnome Ornaments for a Christmas Tree, Wreath, or Packages
If you want to make or purchase gnome ornaments for your farmhouse decor, I’ve put together a list of fun DIY projects and a list of ‘get it now’ cuties. Incorporating trends as popular as gnomes is a great way to keep your decor fresh each year without spending too much time or money.
Below you will find whimsical, adorable, rustic, and creative gnome ornaments and I would love to hear your favorite!
What You'll Find On This Page
Gnome Ornaments
Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, I love DIYing my Christmas crafts – everything from garlands to swags, shelf sitters to wall signs gets made over the holiday season. And simple, small projects are some of my favorites because I really like using up my craft supplies and shopping for new ones. :)
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Sometimes, however, I just want to look at pretty things I don’t have to make myself. I pulled together the best gnome ornaments to make or buy. Run through this let and let me know which one you’d rank #1 on your DIY or buy list.
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Tips to MAKE Gnome Ornaments
- A lot of the DIY gnome ornament tutorials here call for craft fur or Mongolian fur (my favorite). If you have never worked with it, cutting it can be quite intimidating. Check out this quick video I made of how to make a gnome beard with faux fur and learn how to cut fur the right way.
- So many gnome nose ideas in these gnome tutorials and inspiration projects. My favorite nose is a tie. I like polymer clay because I have more control over how big and what color it is but I also love these wood beads or these wood balls (no hole).
- For a rustic Christmas tree or decor, the perfect farmhouse ornaments are made of natural materials. Modern farmhouse gnomes look adorable with black and white Buffalo check.
- Make some extra ornaments to hang on a quilt ladder, over a tiered tray, or draped over a door knob.
DIY Gnome Ornaments and Ready Now Styles
Scroll through the list and be sure to let me know your favorite in the comments. If you’ve made your own, I’d love for you to share them with us in the Facebook group here.
Gnome Ornaments
Tomte, gnome, nisse or gonk, it doesn't matter what you call these tiny elf Christmas ornaments, they're adorable and fun for any farmhouse Christmas tree decoration!
This is the most fun you'll have making a gnome ornament. They only take about 5 minutes!
This gnome in a mitten ornament is so fun and makes a great wreath accent.
If your child always ends up losing one, use the other to make these cutest mini gnome ornaments ever.
Tauni's tiny gnomes are going to steal your heart.
If you are working down the 900 scraps of wood you have in your wood pile, this is a perfect project. It's also great for those tiny bits of fur you never want to toss.
Brooke with Re-Fabbed makes gnome-making easy with pre-made cones as the starter.
These are mini and they are adorable!
Who doesn't have these lids lying around? This is a quick gnome ornament and the kids will love to help!
Pompoms plus gnomes equals a winning combination!
Easy peasy, lemon squeezy is what I think of when I see Jennifer's adorable holiday gnomes.
Grab a sled ornament and get ready for a wild ride... Well, not really, but you'll have a lot of fun making this gnome on a sled.
These Waldorf-inspired gnomes are perfect to add whimsy (and easy to make with Donni's instructions).
A little sewing and bam - instant gnome ornament.
Quick and easy to grab, these ornaments are ready to ship.
If you love the trend but need something more formal (or don't want to DIY during the busy holiday season), this is a great option.
Oooh, these would be great to add a little more glow to a Christmas tree.
If you love the look of twine, you're going to love these.
Aww, friends these are too cute (and done for you).
Hear me out - those are some cute little gnomes sittin' on that wreath.
This thin Scandi gnome is so sweet and Nikki gives you the DIY to make one or one hundred.
If your little ones want to join in on the gnome making fun or you want to make a quick hand sewing craft, this felt gnome ornament might be the perfect craft.
Everything about these gnomes makes my heart sing. And they can be yours with the click of a button.
More DIY Gnome Ideas You Might Like
If you’re anything like me and a little obsessed (or just enjoy) making gnomes, here are some fun tutorials you might like. Each of these gnomes can be made in about 20-30 minutes.
- Plaster Gnome Ornaments – I recreated these based on some ornaments I saw in Europe at a hand made market (except I made them the easy way). :)
- DIY Farmhouse Gnome – One of my most beloved gnomes, this little guy is so simple and adds a lot of farmhouse charm to any room.
- Chef Gnome Tutorial – I just adore this gnome and how fun is he to have in the kitchen as a little whimsical reminder to have fun while cooking?!
- Wood Block Gnomes – Featured by Better Homes & Gardens’ Holiday Crafts 2021 magazine, these guys are a popular choice.
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