Paper cup garden gnome craft for 6-year-olds
This simple character craft is for six-year-olds decorating a sturdy paper cup as a garden gnome. It is intended for indoor display or pretend play.
What to buy
Sturdy paper cups
8
Red cardstock triangles
8
White yarn lengths
24
Wooden craft beads
8
Washable tempera paint in skin-tone colors
1 set
Foam paintbrushes
8
Large round stickers
16
Glue sticks
8
Washable tacky glue
1 bottle
Washable markers
1 set
Green cardstock base circles
8
Who this list is for
This paper cup garden gnome craft is for six-year-olds decorating a sturdy cup as a simple character. Finished gnomes are intended for indoor display or gentle pretend play, not outdoor use.
How to use this list
Give each child a sturdy paper cup and a green cardstock base circle. Paint the cup with washable tempera paint in skin-tone colors using foam paintbrushes, then let it dry. Add a red cardstock triangle hat, white yarn beard, wooden craft bead nose, large round stickers, and washable marker features. Use glue sticks and washable tacky glue for the decorations.
Common mistakes
Do not use the paper cup gnome outdoors, where moisture can soften the cup and glue. Let paint dry before placing yarn or cardstock on the cup. Apply tacky glue in small spots to hold the yarn beard and wooden craft bead without sliding.
What is on this list
You will need eight sturdy paper cups, eight red cardstock triangles, 24 white yarn lengths, eight wooden craft beads, and washable tempera paint in skin-tone colors. The list also includes eight foam paintbrushes, 16 large round stickers, glue sticks, washable tacky glue, washable markers, and eight green cardstock base circles. Cross off supplies you own.
When you are done
Leave the garden gnomes upright until paint and glue are dry. Set each one on its green cardstock base circle for indoor display, and collect extra yarn and stickers for later character crafts.
FAQ
Who is "Paper cup garden gnome craft for 6-year-olds" for?
This paper cup garden gnome craft is for six-year-olds decorating a sturdy cup as a simple character. Finished gnomes are intended for indoor display or gentle pretend play, not outdoor use.
How should I use "Paper cup garden gnome craft for 6-year-olds"?
Give each child a sturdy paper cup and a green cardstock base circle. Paint the cup with washable tempera paint in skin-tone colors using foam paintbrushes, then let it dry. Add a red cardstock triangle hat, white yarn beard, wooden craft bead nose, large round stickers, and washable marker features. Use glue sticks and washable tacky glue for the decoratio…
What should I skip or avoid with "Paper cup garden gnome craft for 6-year-olds"?
Do not use the paper cup gnome outdoors, where moisture can soften the cup and glue. Let paint dry before placing yarn or cardstock on the cup. Apply tacky glue in small spots to hold the yarn beard and wooden craft bead without sliding.
What is on the "Paper cup garden gnome craft for 6-year-olds" list?
You will need eight sturdy paper cups, eight red cardstock triangles, 24 white yarn lengths, eight wooden craft beads, and washable tempera paint in skin-tone colors. The list also includes eight foam paintbrushes, 16 large round stickers, glue sticks, washable tacky glue, washable markers, and eight green cardstock base circles. Cross off supplies you own.
What should I do when I am done?
Leave the garden gnomes upright until paint and glue are dry. Set each one on its green cardstock base circle for indoor display, and collect extra yarn and stickers for later character crafts.
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