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Dollar Tree Bottle Gnomes

Gnomes are huge right now! You can make a St. Patrick's Day leprechaun gnome using a recycled bottle and a sock
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Yield: 1 gnome or leprechan
Cost: 20

Materials

  • 1 Empty Plastic Bottle Water or Soda bottle
  • 1 Pair of St. Patrick's Day Socks
  • Green Felt for the hat
  • Faux Fur or a small stuffed bear to cut up
  • 1 Wooden Bead for the nose

Instructions

  • Body: Slide the patterned sock over the bottom of the bottle.
  • Beard: Cut a triangle of faux fur (or cut the fabric off a cheap stuffed animal) and glue it to the top third of the bottle.
  • Hat: Roll green felt into a cone shape and glue the edge. Place it over the top of the bottle, pulling it down slightly over the beard.
  • Nose: Glue the wooden bead right under the brim of the hat, nestled into the beard.
  • Decorate: Add a small ribbon or gold buckle to the hat for extra luck!