This quick DIY holiday decoration adds whimsy to your porch or entryway.
Festive holiday gnomesoutside your front dooroffer a whimsical take on the seasonnot to mention a conversation starter.
Well show you how to make the friendly figures with just a few inexpensive materials in an afternoon.
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And whats their story?
In return, the creatures would protect the family and maybe even clean the barn.
If angered, though, they might sabotage your harvest or cause other trouble.
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By the mid-1800s, the gnomes began to take on more of a merry, mischievous Christmas elf appearance.
Let the glue dry completely.
Attach Moss
Once you’ve prepped the pots, glue rolled sheet moss onto them.
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Start with a 14 x 48-inch sheet of moss and cut into three long strips.
Then, cut each strip into 14-inch-long sections.
There will be approximately 5 inches not covered at the top.
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Glue the strips so they slightly overlap on the sides until the entire body of the pot is covered.
Once you’ve glued the greenery down, trim around the edges as necessary.
Then, turn the fabric right-side out and place it over the dowels to create a hat.
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Scandinavian gnomes: A history of gnomes in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.
The Danish Christmas Porridge That Appeased a Vengeful House Elf.
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