Fearless Friday, Painting Gnomes
Earlier this week we created easy gnomes with bottles, felt and yarn, so today let’s take it one step further and paint some!
Use craft paint that is specifically for glass, you can see a great tutorial here for a full explanation of glass painting and curing
The gnomes are just a few simple shapes, start with a red swoosh stroke, using a medium round brush {#6-8}
Next, add a little more paint to establish more of a hat shape
Next make a green hat shape, leaving a space in the middle for the 3rd gnome which will be painted last
The beard is made with quick white strokes, right beneath the hat, going in various directions
Be careful not to over work it, less is more here
Next a gray beard in the center, slightly overlapping the white beards. For the gray I didn’t mix the gray completely, rather I loaded my brush with white, gray and black so the strokes would have more depth
Then the center gnome got a dark gray hat
Let them dry before adding noses and pom poms
A few dots, stripes, and you’re done!
On the glasses I painted just 3 gnomes, but on the vase I painted them on all sides
Paint the gnomes in any colors you like, they would look cute in any combo, even tones of just white!
Vases aren’t just for flowers…
They make great candy cane holders too!
Add some holiday gnomes to your decor this year!
Have some Fearless Holiday Fun!!
bottle gnomes tutorial here
vase/inexpensive small square vase from craft store
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I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Meal Plan Monday Dishing it & Digging it, Between Naps on the Porch,
Merry Monday Make it Pretty Monday Celebrate and Decorate,
Delicious Dishes Recipe Party Oh My Heartsie Girl Full Plate Thursday
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These are totally the cutest things ever!
oh my gosh Jenna! I love these glasses! You make me want to grab paint and brushes and go to town…so to speak!
Jenna, your are so talented! These are absolutely adorable, and they would make perfect hostess gifts. Happy Friday, and I hope that you have a wonderful weekend!!!
Such adorable gnomes Jenna! What fun to create these cute little guys, so festive and happy. I’m sure your friends and family are oohing and ahhhing over these decorations. Happy weekend……
These are too cute, Jenna! I agree with Shannon, what hostess wouldn’t love to receive these? Happy weekend❤️
BTW ROLL TIDE🅰️🅰️🅰️
Cuuute!
Cute idea…..great for a gift!
Adorable!! Love how you displayed the candy canes in the vase too! 💚❤️💚
Oh, my word, these darling gnomes actually made me giggle out loud! They are so CUTE,
and their personalities shine thru! Thanks for sharing this idea!
You always amaze me with your talent. These goblets are just the cutest ever! I know my littles would fall in love with these and want to take them home.
I can just imagine a whole lot of gals getting out their paintbrushes after being inspired by you.
Aww, thanks Linda, I certainly hope so!
Hi Jenna,
I love how cute the gnomes glasses came out to match to gnomes you made! Thanks for sharing at Cooking and Crafting with J & J. I hope you have a good weekend.
Julie
Thanks Julie, all the gnomes were so much fun to do!