Fall Paint Brush Gnome DIY
This adorable fall paint brush DIY is a simple dollar store craft project for all ages. An adorable fall cutie, this budget friendly craft will take just a few minutes to make with a handful of supplies.
An easy paint brush craft is a fun project for all of the gnome lovers out there. The best part is that this fall craft idea is perfect to put on a tiered tray, hang on a fall tree, or let the kids craft on their own.
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Paint Brush Gnome Craft
Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, we are all about DIY gnomes and gnome crafts. This simple craft is something you can make with easy to find craft supplies.
Because it can be done in stages, this gnome paint brush DIY a perfect craft project to make with the kids on a rainy day. Make one for each holiday or season.
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Materials to Make this DIY Paint Brush Gnome
Below are the materials I used to make this quick Fall craft idea. Check your stash to see what you can substitute.
- Craft Sticks, Jumbo – Dollar Store
- Wooden Paint Brush – Dollar Store
- Wooden Ball or Bead – Dollar Store
- Buttons, Assorted – Dollar Store
- Ribbon, Gingham, Black – Dollar Store
- Mini Silk Fall Leaf – Dollar Store
- Acrylic Craft Paint – Light Brown, Medium Brown
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Dollar Store
- Scissors
- Paintbrush
- Ruler
- Pencil
How to Make Dollar Tree Scarecrow Gnome Paintbrush
Start by painting a base coat on the entire paint brush (except for the bristles part of the brush), and the jumbo craft stick with the light brown paint. Allow the first coat to dry, then apply a second coat of paint, if necessary.
Next you will apply a dry brush layer of medium brown acrylic craft paint over the light brown layer of paint in a cross-hatch pattern, which will resemble burlap. Allow to dry.
Measure the jumbo craft stick to 5 inches long and cut with scissors. Attach the jumbo craft stick to the bottom edge of the paint brush with a glue gun and glue sticks to create the hat brim for the scarecrow.
Note: for small kids, give them PVC glue (and tell them to run around and burn off some energy while it dries).
Attach the black gingham ribbon around the paint brush just above the hat brim using glue sticks and the glue gun. Make a bow using more ribbon and glue to the top of the paint brush. Use the scissors to trim the ends of the ribbon.
For the final steps, glue a wooden bead to the center of the scarecrow gnome’s beard using a glue gun and glue sticks. Then add some buttons and mini silk leaves to the scarecrow’s hat with hot glue.
More Gnome Crafts Like This You Might Like
- Wood Shelf Sitter Gnome with Dangling Legs – This cute home decor craft project is so easy to make (and those legs are adorable).
- DIY Wood Block Gnomes – If you need a simple gnome project, it doesn’t get any easier than these cuties.
- DIY Gnome Wine Sleeve – Use a thrift store sweater to make a perfect hostess gift (look at that beard).
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Gnome Paint Brush Craft
Transform ordinary dollar store items into adorable gnome paint brush DIYs with this fun and easy craft! Let your creativity flow as you turn simple materials into whimsical decor. This simple paint brush craft idea is perfect fall decor for gifting to friends. This is a perfect gnome craft for everyone to enjoy, and a simple craft for the kids to create too.
Materials
- Jumbo Craft Sticks
- Dollar Store Wooden Paint Brush
- Wooden Ball or Bead
- Any Buttons
- Ribbon, Gingham, Black – Dollar Store
- Dollar Store Mini Silk Fall Leaf
- Acrylic Craft Paint – Light Brown, Medium Brown
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Scissors
- Paintbrush (I used a chip brush)
Tools
- Ruler
- Pencil
Instructions
- Start by painting a base coat on the entire paint brush (except for the bristles) and the jumbo craft stick with the light brown paint. Allow the first coat to dry then apply a second coat of paint, if necessary.
- Apply a dry brush layer of medium brown acrylic craft paint over the light brown layer of paint in a cross-hatch pattern which will resemble burlap. Allow to dry.
- Measure the jumbo craft stick to 5 inches long and cut with scissors. Attach the jumbo craft stick to the bottom edge of the paint brush with a glue gun and glue sticks to create the hat brim for the scarecrow.
- You will attach the black gingham ribbon around the paint brush just above the hat brim using glue sticks and the glue gun. Make a bow using more ribbon and glue to the top of the paint brush. Use the scissors to trim the ends of the ribbon.
- For the final steps, glue a wooden bead to the center of the scarecrow gnome’s beard using a glue gun and glue sticks. Add some buttons and mini silk leaves to the scarecrow’s hat with hot glue.
Notes
Dollar stores are great places to get basic craft supplies like paint brushes, craft sticks, buttons, and faux florals.
