![]() ![]() If you have an insane stash of small wooden beads (who doesn’t?), use them for this craft.Just add hot glue along the top and bottom edge to be sure it doesn’t move. For the traditional side of the paintbrush gnome, I used white. For the vintage Santa gnome, I’m using an off white. Sherpa fleece comes in SO MANY colors.I chose to paint it in case the fleece moved about. Painting the ferrule (the metal part of the brush which holds the bristles) is optional.You can use chalk paint, however, it’s more expensive. I used this gesso paint because it’s cost-effective when prepping for paint.The bristles will become stiff and, no matter their color, should be an opaque white. Paint the entire thing, even the bristles, with a few coats of paint.The 3 inch brush I’m using is one of theirs. Inexpensive paint or chip brushes can be found in your craft room (those ones you left paint on to dry accidentally), big box stores, and even the Dollar Tree.Tips for Making a Gnome from a Paintbrush There could be affiliate links within this article. Use fleece over the ferrule to really make this Christmas gnome stand out.Īs an Amazon Associate, I could earn from qualifying purchases. The shares really help me out and either will make it easy to find when you’re ready to begin. If you’re gathering ideas or supplies, use the sharing buttons to save this to a holiday crafts pin board or your Facebook timeline. Want to Start on This Later? Save or Share It Now ![]() The beard and paint details draw you in this vintage Santa gnome is a fun craft for a rainy day. The options are endless, but here’s my take on the paintbrush gnome. This can be decoupaged, painted, or even built up with puffy paint. But because I cannot copy someone else’s idea, I decided to add a different spin and NOT cover up that gorgeous canvas at our disposal – the brush handle. ![]()
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