Fun Pirate Gnome Craft For Kids (With Free Template)

Ahoy, gnomies! Our mischievous gnome has traded his pointy hat for a swashbuckling pirate hat with this pirate gnome craft!

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He’s all set to sail the seven seas in search of adventure with a pirate hat perched on his head, an eye patch covering one eye, and a treasure chest.

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Supplies

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Start by downloading the pirate gnome template and printing it out.

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First, guide your child to glue the eye patch to the bottom of the left eyebrow.

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Next, encourage your child to draw a straight line on the top of the eye patch to create the strap.

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Now, glue the beard below to the back and bottom of the face.

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Position the nose at the bottom of the eye and eye patch, then glue it between them.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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