Who can resist an enjoyable gnome project? With just a few simple paper folds, you can create our charming Folded Paper Valentine’s Day Gnome Craft! It’s incredibly easy—especially since we’ve added a Free Printable Gnome Beard Template, too!
These paper gnomes can even be turned into adorable Valentine’s Day cards. Add a little note inside the unfolded hat for a playful way to say there’s gnome-one else like you!
Create a Simple Paper Gnome for Valentine’s Day
For our Folded Paper Valentine’s Day Gnome Craft, gather our gnome beard template, construction paper in white and several other colors, a heart paper punch, scissors, and a glue stick.
Supplies Needed for the Valentine’s Day Gnome Craft
- Gnome Beard Template
- Construction paper – white, assorted colors
- Heart paper punch
- 1.5” circle paper punch
- Glue stick
- Scissors
Step-by-Step Instructions for the Folded Paper Gnome Craft
Start with one complete sheet of construction paper positioned vertically. Lightweight cardstock would also be suitable.
Fold one corner across the sheet to create a triangle.
Next, bring the triangle’s point downward.
Using the template, cut a beard from white paper. Tuck it beneath the fold and attach it with glue.
Then, use either a 1.5″ circle paper punch or the circle on the template to cut a nose from the paper color of your choice. Glue it over the fold. If you’re turning the project into a card, be sure to attach the nose only to the white beard paper.
To finish, punch out several hearts and glue them randomly onto the gnome’s folded paper hat.
Isn’t it adorable? This makes a wonderful little Valentine’s Day craft.