DIY Gnome for the Holidays Sign Idea

2 min read September 13, 2026 Dawn Wade
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Home for the holidays is such a wonderful place to be – especially when you're surrounded by the cutest Christmas gnomes around! This DIY Christmas sign features adorable gnomes and a quaint woodland village that give your home a cozy Christmas vibe that gnome one can resist!

Project Time
40 to 60 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
2

Now it's time to paint the wood beads. To make it easy, simply use a tiny drop of hot glue to lightly secure each wood bead to a bamboo skewer.

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Step
3

Paint the beads with a flat-bristled paintbrush and acrylic paint. Stand them up in a tall vase or cup to dry.

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Step
4

Download, print and cut out the 'Gnome for the Holidays' template. You can download the 'Gnome for the Holidays' template here. Rub a pencil on the back of the template.

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Step
5

Use washi tape to place the template onto a long wood sign. Place the wood houses and gnomes onto the sign in a pleasing arrangement. Remember to double check that the word placement looks good, too! Use a ballpoint pen to trace the printable. This will transfer the words onto your project.

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Step
6

Remove the paper template to reveal the transferred image underneath. Fill in the letters with a black Sharpie® Marker.

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Step
7

Use a hot glue gun to adhere the gnome and house ornaments to the wood sign.

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Step
8

Remove the painted beads from the bamboo skewer. Thread the beads onto a length of cording and then hot glue the beaded garland onto the sign. Embellish the houses with mini wreaths.

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9

Display your Christmas gnome sign on a mantle or shelf among your other Christmas gnome décor ideas but be warned! Everyone will want one of these adorable signs for their own homes!

See more Woodland Gnome Holiday décor ideas here.

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