I sincerely hope you enjoyed this simple Easter bunny gnome.
How to Make Adorable No-Sew DIY Easter Gnomes
Did I mention how easy it is to make? If you can use a glue gun you can make this bunny gnome!
So let’s get started…
Bunny Easter Gnomes
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Sometimes inspiration strikes when you least expect it.
My daughter and I were shopping at a local thrift store when I spotted the cutest pair of bunny slippers mixed in with kids’ toys.
Look how sweet these are:
I had one of those lightbulb moments when I immediately knew they would be perfect for a little Easter gnome!
I’m not sure if they were meant for a doll or a baby, but I 100% say they were meant for a gnome.
Now that I had an idea for my latest gnome I started searching through my craft stash for just the right supplies to use for the gnome’s body.
How Do I Make An Easter Gnome?
I’m so glad you asked! You will find a printable card at the end of this post with detailed instructions, but I also want to share some tips to make your gnome-making even easier.
There are a few different types of DIY gnomes. They are a lot of fun to make.
These are the most common:
- Sock Gnomes – fill the top of the sock with rice or beans.
- Cone Gnomes
- Sewing Pattern Gnomes
For this bunny gnome, I used the cone method.
Materials:
- Large Plastic Fillable Easter Eggs (approx. 3” x 2”)
- Faux Craft Fur
- Unfinished Wood Craft Beads (approx. 10mm diameter)
- Spring Plaid or Gingham Paper Napkins
- Stiffened Craft Felt
- Felt Fabric Flower Embellishments (approx. ¾” diameter)
- Bakers Twine
- Scissors
- Hot Glue Gun
Cut a small gnome beard (pentagon shape) out of craft fur.
Tip: The size should be a little longer than the bottom half of the egg and half as wide.
Cut a length of bakers twine and thread through the holes in the top half of the egg & tie to create a hanging loop.
Tip: Make the loop at least double the length of the egg. This way it will reach out of the top of the gnomes hat.
Step 4:
Next, glue the 2 egg halves together.
Cut a triangle with an arched bottom out of a paper napkin. When rolled this will make a cone hat shape.
Tip: Once you achieve the ideal cone shape for your egg, make a template out of stiffened felt. This can then be used to cut out the remaining gnome hats.
