Gnome Fall Garland Craft
Create a charming fall gnome and leaf paper garland with our free pattern and simple tutorial—perfect for cozy seasonal decor!
Welcome to our cozy fall crafting tutorial! Today, we’re excited to share how to make an adorable paper garland featuring whimsical fall gnomes and colorful autumn leaves.
This DIY project is perfect for adding a festive, handmade touch to your home as the weather cools down.
With our free printable pattern and easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll have a charming garland ready to hang in no time—no advanced crafting skills required! So, gather your paper and scissors, and let’s get started on bringing a little fall magic indoors.
More Fall Gnome Craft Ideas
If you are looking for even more fall gnome crafts, be sure to make this adorable leafy gnome made with silk fall colored leaves.
Love scarecrows and gnomes? This craft stick scarecrow gnome is the cutest!
This felt fall gnome is perfect for hanging in a window, or using as a refridgerator magnet for the season.
Creative tips for incorporating your fall gnome garland into your seasonal decor
- Mantel Display: Hang the garland along your fireplace mantel, layering it with string lights, mini pumpkins, and pinecones for an extra cozy effect.
- Doorway Accent: Drape the garland across doorways or arches to create a warm, inviting feel as you move between rooms.
- Wall Hanging: Add a few adhesive hooks to hang the garland on a blank wall as a cheerful, seasonal focal point.
- Bookshelf or Cabinet Trim: Drape the garland along the top edge of a bookshelf, cabinet, or hutch to bring autumn spirit to unexpected places.
- Dining Table Centerpiece: Lay the garland along the center of your dining table and pair it with candles and a fall table runner for a festive look that works beautifully for family dinners.
- Outdoor Decor: If you use weather-resistant materials, the garland can also add charm to a covered porch or front door, giving your home a friendly, fall-inspired touch that greets visitors.
This versatile garland can be customized in length and colors to fit any space, so get creative and make it your own!
How to Make a Gnome Garland for Fall
Supplies:
- Craft paper
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Craft glue
- Markers
- String
Instructions:
Download and print out the fall gnome garland template. Cut out the pattern pieces.
Select colored craft papers for the Fall gnome garland. Trace the template patterns on the selected craft papers and cut them out nicely.
Take the mushroom cutouts and attach the stalk cutout to the bottom edge of the cap cutout.
Attach the spot cutouts to the cap part.
Take some maple leaf cutouts and make crease lines from the tip to the bottom end of the leaves.
Take the gnome pattern cutouts and attach the beard cutout to the bottom edge of the hat cutout.
Attach the nose cutout to the middle of the beard and hat part.
Attach the lower body cutout to the backside of the beard.
Prepare more gnomes, leaves and mushrooms for the garland.
Cut out a long strand of yarn, ribbon, or string.
Attach the backsides of the papercraft fall items to the prepared yarn or string using glue or tape.
After attaching enough papercraft items to a strand, turn the garland to the other side.
Keep crafting as many strands and fall paper items as you like to decorate your home!
We hope you’ve enjoyed crafting this delightful fall gnome garland! It’s a fun, simple way to bring autumn’s warmth into your home, and the possibilities for seasonal gnome crafts are endless.
If you enjoy paper crafts, this thanksgiving turkey gnome craft is sure to be a hit this year! Or, get into the spirit of thanksgiving with these adorable paper pilgrim gnomes.
If you’re inspired to make more seasonal garlands for fall be sure to check out this fall leaf paper garland! And this Thanksgiving garland is sure to add even more cozy touches to your seasonal decor.
Happy crafting, and may your home be filled with the warmth of handmade autumn charm!
