DIY Gnome Crafts for Kids (and Adorable Gnome Food)!

These unbelievably adorable gnome crafts for kids and adults will bring smiles and chuckles to the day. All of these gnome crafts are just too cute not to make, so let’s get started. Psst: there are cookies, too.

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Gnome Crafts for Kids

A little whimsy, a little nature, and a lot fun – that’s how I described gnomes to my daughter when she was about 3-years-old. Honestly, I think it’s accurate.

We’ve been making a lot of gnome crafts here on Ruffles and Rain Boots because it turns out, the little one loves them. Below are a few of our favorite gnome crafts for kids.

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collage of diy gnomes teaching how to make a gnome with or without legs and with or without sewing

Peek-a-Boo Gnome Paper Plate Craft by Ruffles and Rain Boots

Gnome Hat Sewing for Kids by Happiness is Homemade

Toilet Roll Gnomes by Ruffles and Rain Boots

Milk Carton Gnome Home (removed) by You Brew My Tea

Spoon Gnome Garden Markers by Club Chica Circle

Gnome Crafts Gnome Art

RELATED READING: Gnome Paper Roll Craft for Kids 

Gnome Crafts for Adults to Make

These activities below are gnome crafts for adults to make for the kids. From games to party favors and backyard shenanigans, these will please any gnome lover.

Psst: if you’re looking for holiday gnomes, I am a HUGE fan of making them. Check out all of our tutorials for the world’s cutest DIY Christmas gnomes.

Gnome Terrariums by My House of Giggles – This is happening over here. I have everything I need, coupled with a desire to have my own gnome terrarium.

Mini Gnome Bowling Set by Somewhat Simple These are going to have to happen in my house. I don’t think I can resist.

Gnome Peg Dolls by Artsy Craftsy Mama. This is just the sweetest craft and the little ones just love it.

Gnome Memory Game by Mod Podge Rocks. Another Sherlock Gnomes related craft, this memory game is something my daughter absolutely adored creating.

Gnome Tree House by Morena’s Corner. This easy gnome craft was done in minutes and we had a good hour of play.

Gnome Art Gnome Crafts Gnome Garden

RELATED READING: Holiday Gnomes to DIY for Adorable Christmas Decor

Gnome Treats and Goodies

Not to be left out, there are gnome treats and goodies to be made. And bought.

Gnome Cookies -by the Gunny Sack. These are TOO cute, aren’t they?

Gnome Cupcakes by Cutefetti – And that one time I fell in love with a cupcake…

Adorable Gnome Sugar Cookies by Sweet Art Sugar Cookies – If you want a professional to make you gnome cookies, this is your place.

Gnome Cupcakes (So Cute)! by me! I smile every time we make these.

Gnome Party Gnome Food gnome play

Gifts for the Gnome Lover (ahem, ME!)

I’m not saying the entire family needs to have matching gnome pajamas, but I’m not saying they don’t…

If you don’t think your friendly gnome lover would go all in with jammies, I recommend socks. I have quite a few pairs of adorable gnome socks and my collection is ever-expanding! A girl has to wear something under these rain boots…

This indoor, adorable gnome is a best-seller for a reason, friends. I don’t want to ruin the surprise, but he’s my favorite!

Not sure if my husband will like it, but I’m seriously considering this gnome mat for the back porch.

Over to You

Are you partial to the garden gnome or the holiday gnome? Let me know below. Based on all of the gnomes I’ve made, you can tell which one I’ve loved the most. ;)

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