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Learn how to make Valentine gnomes out of air dry clay. These sweet gnomes are the perfect craft for Valentine's Day and fun for all ages!
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@FirstDayofHome 3 года назад

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@awsomeinpurple 2 года назад

I just made them and they turned out soo cute. I curved their hats in a way that when you put them together, it turns into a heart :)

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

Oh my gosh, I love that idea, Aisha!💕

@tammycox8015 Год назад

I think the same color of blue as his hat would be a great body color.

@FirstDayofHome Год назад

That would look cute too!

@ellenpettigrew2766 6 месяцев назад

Adorable

@FirstDayofHome 6 месяцев назад

Thank you!😊

@gailsapone7247 11 месяцев назад

❤❤❤❤

@FirstDayofHome 11 месяцев назад

🥰

@oliviaohern6599 3 года назад

These gnomes are so precious! I can't wait to see how you made them.

@FirstDayofHome 3 года назад

Thanks, Olivia! I’m excited about this collaboration!

@vangieperez6229 3 года назад

What an adorable couple these two gnomes make!! You are so creative. Beautifully matched!!

@FirstDayofHome 3 года назад

Thank you so much! Now I just need to name them. 😄

@harrietstorey7350 Год назад

I fell in love with the Gnomes and have several

@FirstDayofHome Год назад

Oh, I wish I could see them. I don’t know why I love gnomes so much, but I do!

@kathleensmith9076 2 года назад

Nice job Crissy! And I love how you sweetly describe what you're doing. Very understandable and fun! :)

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

Thanks, Kathy! I would love to watch you make your gnomes too. 😉 You are so talented!

@debbralehrman5957 2 года назад

They are so sweet.

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

Thank you, Debbra. ☺️ They sit on my desk and brighten my day.

@kippiathome7885 3 года назад

I adore gnomes!!! I cannot wait to see how to make these.

@FirstDayofHome 3 года назад

Thanks, Kippi! I'm so excited about this collaboration!

@geriarnold8890 7 месяцев назад

I'm a pastry chef and excited to make these gnomes out of fondant and use as cake toppers

@FirstDayofHome 7 месяцев назад

Oh how fun! I would love to see how they turn out if you share it on social media. Would you please tag me if you do? @firstdayofhome Have fun!

@debbiewaksmonski4100 2 года назад

Absolutely adorable!!

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

Thanks so much, Debbie!

@decoratemorewithtip3900 3 года назад

You have me intrigue on how you made these. Can't wait to see just how!!

@FirstDayofHome 3 года назад

Thank you, Terrie! I’m looking forward to watching your Valentine craft too!

@MD5243 2 года назад

Thank you.

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

You’re welcome, Marykay!

@Strikex411 Год назад

Gabriella and Geoff Gnome♥️🥰 ~brenda

@FirstDayofHome Год назад

I love that you gave them a last name too! 😁 Thanks, Brenda!

@Strikex411 Год назад

They're really awfully cute. I was looking for a hobby ....

@daniellegowen2587 2 года назад

So flippin cute!

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

Thanks, Danielle!😄

@sherrysharp4464 2 года назад

CUTE!

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

Thanks so much, Sherry!

@annamarie6467 Год назад

I can't thank you enough for this tutorial! I've never created anything like this before and it brought me so much joy! Will be following for more! THANK YOU! 😃

@FirstDayofHome Год назад

That warms my heart to hear, Anna Marie! I hope my crafts can continue to bring you joy! Thanks for the sweet comment. ☺️

@annamarie6467 Год назад

@@FirstDayofHome oh I'm sure they will! I can't wait to see your other beautiful creations as well❤️

@nickigary665 11 месяцев назад

I'm the same! Grandkids are 10 & 6 so I've been looking for different projects for us to do while summer is here.

@candacemarie5140 3 года назад

I’m obsessed with these! So adorable!

@FirstDayofHome 3 года назад

Ha ha. Thanks so much, Candace! Glad you liked them.

@heathertroynak9041 Год назад

So adorable! I think I could attempt this project ❤️ thank you for the easy to follow tutorial 😊

@FirstDayofHome Год назад

I’m glad to hear that, Heather! 👏🏼 I hope you have a great time sculpting! -Crissy

@SimpleNatureDecor 3 года назад

Very cute Gnomes for Valentines Day

@FirstDayofHome 3 года назад

Thank you, Maria! I appreciate you stopping by!

@jansommers979 2 года назад

Easy and cute

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

Thanks so much, Jan!

@gabysteves7712 2 года назад

Julie and George would be cute names

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

Those are cute! I love the names everyone has come up with.

@Salmonde_At_Home 3 года назад

These are adorable. What a great idea.

@FirstDayofHome 3 года назад

Thanks, Sarah! I appreciate you coordinating a great collab for us.

@rosecoulter3600 Год назад

These are soo adorable 💕 my sister loves gnome's so you'll no doubt have another fan. Thank you for sharing and I look forward to your next creation. Blessings..

@FirstDayofHome Год назад

Aw, thanks so much, Rose! I hope your sister enjoys them too. Blessings to you as well. -Crissy 💗

@user-yo4uj9jw1j 2 года назад

You are so creative! Thank you for the tutorial

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

Ah, thank you so much! I hope you have fun with it!

@ChasCrazyCreations 3 года назад

Oh my goodness, how very cute

@FirstDayofHome 3 года назад

Thanks, Chas!

@lindastowars7346 Год назад

THOSE TURNED OUT SO CUTE - PLAN ON MAKING SET

@FirstDayofHome Год назад

Yay! They are super fun to make! I feel like each one has a different personality. Enjoy, Linda!

@Sustainmycrafthabit 3 года назад

Oh my goodness they are sooo adorable! My daughter's named them Christian and Valentine :D . so happy to be a part of this collab with you! -Jane

@FirstDayofHome 3 года назад

Ha ha. Love the names! Thanks for watching, Jane. Loved collaborating with you!

@liztorres3065 2 года назад

Super super cute. Lars and Loretta. Gonna try making these for my daughter who is obsessed with gnomes! Just subscribed! Thank you for gifting us your incredible talent!

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

Thank you so much, Liz! I hope your daughter loves her gnomes. 😊 So glad to have you as a subscriber!

@criskoby9867 2 года назад

So cute and adorables, definitly im going to make a pair for me and also for a gift thankyou for sharing!! Orlando fl.

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

Hello in Orlando! I’m so happy you’re going to try these, Cris! It is so much fun to work with this clay.

@jamieann4039 3 года назад

Adorable!! And a great tutorial!! Tfs!!

@FirstDayofHome 3 года назад

Thank you for watching! Glad you liked them. 😄

@sherrimartin1543 Год назад

Beau and Blossom.

@FirstDayofHome Год назад

So sweet! I have a nephew named Beau. He would love your name picks. 🥰

@eilenmatallana5155 Год назад

Nice job on making those gnomes there so cool🎉

@amberdawnbrown2088 2 года назад

These are cute and look easy enough. I would coat them with protection like even mod podge. probably spray with something from the hardware store....

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

That’s always an option. Sometimes I use indoor/outdoor acrylic paint which is a little more durable.

@kimheathcreates55 6 месяцев назад

Ive come late to the party but Im thinking I need to give them try! So darn cute!

@FirstDayofHome 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! You should definitely try it!

@ritagalea686 2 года назад

Amazing welldone

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

Thanks, Rita!

@linkintheforest 2 года назад

Que belleza, gracias por enseñar

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

Muchas gracias, Luis. Es un placer. 😊

@leonorfelix9617 2 года назад

Ricky and lucy 😊

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

Ha ha! I love Lucy!😄

@lindak7193 3 года назад

I can't wait! I'm expecting the delivery of my air dry clay and when I get my hands on it first thing I am making this absolutely beautiful pair!!!!! OMG!!!❤️😀😉♥️

@FirstDayofHome 3 года назад

Yay! I’m excited for you! Just a head’s up that you may need to secure the nose with some craft glue or E6000 if it comes off later. I’ve had one that did. Can’t wait to see what you come up with!

@lindak7193 3 года назад

Could I use the glue gun on his nose before it dries? This is if necessary!

@FirstDayofHome 3 года назад

What I would suggest is putting the nose on to fit it on the toothpick and then let it dry separately. Then you can attach it with glue once everything dries. Or you can always leave it on and only use glue if it falls off later.

@susanandrukonis5517 4 месяца назад

They are so cute! How's Gladis and George?

@FirstDayofHome 4 месяца назад

Thank you! Love the names!🥰

@eiriniavlonitou8659 7 месяцев назад

I enjoyed it very much and try to make them. Thank you from Greece 😍🇬🇷

@FirstDayofHome 7 месяцев назад

Hello from the U.S.! I’m glad you will try to make them. Have fun!

@rosafernandez6299 5 месяцев назад

A lovely couple, they're adorable, you should name them Dimitri & Anastasia, I like those names.

@FirstDayofHome 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! Those are sweet names. They are still growing old gracefully on my desk. 🥰

@koreanaspieth8394 5 месяцев назад

OMG I TRIED IT!!!❤❤❤ It took more than 1h, but its the perfect present for my mother❤

@FirstDayofHome 5 месяцев назад

Yay! I’m so glad it turned out well. I’m sure she’ll love it!!😍

@47bettie Год назад

Love it they are so adorable! Love your Channel so have Subscribed! Thank you for Sharing hugs Liz.

@FirstDayofHome Год назад

Thanks so much, Elizabeth! So happy to have you follow along. Hugs back!🥰

@myralayugan5753 3 года назад

So cute gnomes 🤗😍 I would like to name them mr graymble and mrs pinkly ❣️^^

@FirstDayofHome 3 года назад

Ha ha! I love the names! Thanks for watching, Myra!💗

@juliamccarthy4632 2 года назад

These are adorable! A fondant cutout would work well for the ❤ - Jon and Jonna Knomingham - they've been married for 258 years and still love each other

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

🤣 I love that you gave them a story! That’s a great idea for the cutout, Julia. Thanks!

@carmenarz3477 2 года назад

Shaggy.. great name 🤗

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

😄 Cute, Carmen!

@carolynesimpson6070 Год назад

I made these and painted them a complete gold colour😊

@FirstDayofHome Год назад

Awesome! Love the idea of a solid color. I wish I could see a pic.

@cherylwilbur9601 2 года назад

Can you put a clear glaze or paint over them after they are painted to give them a shiny finish? Thanks for sharing. Enjoyed the video, they are adorable!

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

Hi Cheryl! Yes, you could use a Mod Podge high gloss finish or acrylic spray to add a shiny coat if you like. Thanks for watching!

@jaybabe4564 Год назад

Bertie and Bertha ❤

@FirstDayofHome Год назад

😁 Sweet names! Thanks, Jayne.

@nickigary665 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much ♡ My whole family is extremely artistic and I'm extremely NOT 😅 Your video is so easy to follow. I can't wait to get started with my grandkids!

@FirstDayofHome 11 месяцев назад

Oh, I’m so glad it’s helpful! It makes me really happy to know you’ll be making memories with the grandkids too. I feel like it’s good for both grownups and kids to explore their inner artist!💕

@nickigary665 11 месяцев назад

@@FirstDayofHome, absolutely Happy 4th of July stay safe

@pattdixon3421 2 года назад

Name boy Tine & girl Val!

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

Cute names! I’ve never heard Tine before. 😃

@olenkapushan5850 8 месяцев назад

CLEVER!!!!! Val "n" Tine ha ha (I love it!!!)

@FirstDayofHome 8 месяцев назад

😂 I totally didn’t catch that the first time!

@April4YHWH 3 года назад

Super cute and fun 😃 Norman & Nora and they’ve been married for 276 years. ❤️

@FirstDayofHome 3 года назад

Ha ha!! I love it! Thanks for the great name suggestions. 😄

@jillkent6134 Год назад

Bert and Gert

@FirstDayofHome Год назад

I love names that rhyme! That suits them perfectly. Thanks, Jill!

@janreid9957 3 года назад

Bartholowmew and Birdie

@FirstDayofHome 3 года назад

🤣 LOVE the names!

@reginavallfornazarobeserra38 Год назад

Olá 🇧🇷👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@FirstDayofHome Год назад

Olá! 😄❤️

@marieressler4269 Год назад

Moose and mildred

@FirstDayofHome Год назад

Cute names! Thanks, Marie!😊

@eilenmatallana5155 Год назад

𝕄𝕪 son is making those gnomes at school

@FirstDayofHome Год назад

Oh that’s so awesome!! I hope he has fun making them!

@kcclaxton7883 2 года назад

Boris and Doris ☺

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

😄 Cute names!

@aprilmadison8221 3 года назад

OMG!! This may not be Valentine's day but I am so happy to have found you!! I love these 2!!♥️♥️

@FirstDayofHome 3 года назад

Aww, thanks so much! You can still make them for any holiday really. My little couple is still sitting on my desk. 😄

@lindak7193 3 года назад

I will have ones on all my cabinets! I have small gnomes I make now on my shelves...lol I call them my shelf huggers.. 😂 I just never tried any with air dry clay yet. Mine was always baked before. I love these little guys!

@FirstDayofHome 3 года назад

Oh how cute! I bet they look adorable!😁

@lindak7193 3 года назад

They are so adorable! I call them my family..lol.. They are they are made from fabric and have a small chalk board that says.." So Gnome body home?" They are all made from fabric which is why I'm so excited to use my air dry clay and try these little guys!!

@lindak7193 3 года назад

So sorry to confuse you but I am Linda K plus April MADISON...just depends on which I use..my tablet..phone...or maybe laptop...lol so confusing

@gwendolynsantiago2091 Год назад

So cute!! Did you seal them afterwards?

@FirstDayofHome Год назад

Thank you! I didn’t use sealer because I kept them indoors. You could seal them with Mod Podge or another sealer if you like.

@gwendolynsantiago2091 Год назад

@@FirstDayofHome thank you so much!! I appreciate you sharing!! 💜

@maryyoder8908 Год назад

He looks like a Henry to me!

@FirstDayofHome Год назад

Henry it is!😄

@maryyoder8908 Год назад

I am a quilter and have been Quilting for more than 40 yrs. but have thought for a while now that working with clay would be fun. Just not sure I’m creative enough to think of what to make! I really liked your video tutorials. Thank you.

@FirstDayofHome Год назад

That’s great, Mary. My advice is to just enjoy the process. There is something therapeutic about working with clay, much like quilting I imagine. Have fun with it and start with something simple like a small trinket tray or flat ornaments. I have other air dry clay videos that might give you some ideas. Have fun!

@jknow181 8 месяцев назад

Can you use oven baked clay for this project?

@FirstDayofHome 8 месяцев назад

Yes, you could definitely use an oven bake clay like Fimo or Sculpey. You might want to create a cone out of foil first and form the gnome shape around that to save on clay and bake more quickly too.

@tammymaye7747 2 года назад

Can these be places outside? I'm turning a tree stump into a gnome house a d need some little gnomes to go around it. ☺️ Amazing video by the way and I'm now a follower!

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

Hi Tammy! Thanks for subscribing! Air dry clay may eventually get damaged by rain/moisture if you place it outside. You can try using a varnish or acrylic sealer to protect your little gnomes. That sounds like a really cute idea!

@tammymaye7747 2 года назад

@@FirstDayofHome Thank you kindly for the reply! I'm going to give it a try. I live in Newfoundland and even if I can get a summer and fall out of them it would be great. Then on cold winter nights I can replenish for next summer ☺️

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

Yes, and then you can have fun making more next year! 😊

@gillthompson5223 2 месяца назад

Alf & Alice

@FirstDayofHome 2 месяца назад

Ha! Love the names!

@mindybednar8729 2 года назад

Do you find it necessary to spray it with a clear acrylic spray? Do they ever crack over time?

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

Hi Mindy. I haven’t had to spray mine, and they’re doing great so far! One did crack when I dropped him, but I glued the little piece back on and touched him up. He looks like new again.

@user-zl9dh7fi2c Год назад

Hello, I plan to make these in gnomes in a library DIY class. Do you have any suggestions for a quick dry method or a fast-drying clay?

@FirstDayofHome Год назад

Hi Mariann. What a fun idea for a library class! I don't have any particular fast-drying clay recommendations that I've personally used. However, one option to speed things along is using a structure like a cone wrapped in foil to serve as an armature. You would then wrap a thin layer of clay around it to form the main gnome shape. This method uses less clay and will therefore dry faster. Another option is using polymer clay and then baking it in the oven. Most polymer clays will cure in the oven in a short amount of time. You could still paint it afterward too. I hope this helps!

@mariannmeehankmetz2924 Год назад

@@FirstDayofHome thank you! I’m excited to work on this project. I’m thinking about doing it in two days now. The group will probably enjoy coming back to paint. Thank you for your feedback.

@FirstDayofHome Год назад

I hope it helps! Have fun! If you share anything on social media, I’d love to see how the projects turn out.

@lisaschwoerer7017 2 года назад

Helga and Olan

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

Cute names, Lisa!😄

@Zaprudrr 2 года назад

Harry & Hilda Hart

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

😄 I love those names, Lisa!

@danielas.5939 5 месяцев назад

Henry and Henrietta

@FirstDayofHome 5 месяцев назад

Cute! 🥰

@sharon3111 Год назад

Tiffany and Tom

@FirstDayofHome Год назад

🥰 Those names are perfect!

@willowbird35 2 года назад

I'd name him Sherman!

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

Ha! Love the name. I’ve gotten so many fun ones. 😊

@jenniferhochstetler Год назад

Girl gnome Sally boy gnome Andy

@FirstDayofHome Год назад

Thanks, Jennifer! I hope you get to make some gnomes of your own too. We could have a global gnome family!😄

@LIWWALYFREEEE 10 месяцев назад

We’re do you get the clay

@FirstDayofHome 10 месяцев назад

Here you go! amzn.to/3quZTTt

@judywhitacre8788 2 года назад

When you said you were gonna put information below where is it I can't find it

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

Hi Judy! There's a place on desktop where it says "Show More" and on mobile, there's a little drop-down arrow next to the title to show the full description. I have the products linked there. Let me know if you were looking for something else.

@judywhitacre8788 2 года назад

That helped I am not very good with phones. I love your gnomes they were so cute and your tutorial was great. You can actually make them while you are🥰

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

I’m so glad you liked it. I hope you have fun making your gnomes.😊

@mitzilusk9873 Год назад

I did two joined twin girl that formed a heart for my niece who lost twin girls😢

@FirstDayofHome Год назад

Oh, I’m so sorry to hear about your niece.😞 That breaks my heart. I know she will treasure your thoughtful gift as a way to remember them. My sympathies to your family. ❤️

@libbylaurinitis2620 8 месяцев назад

Frank and frannie

@FirstDayofHome 8 месяцев назад

I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing all the names people have come up with. I think those fit perfectly. 😊

@teresaedwards2305 2 года назад

Gnanomie

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

What a great gname! 😉😄

@deebeckham4754 2 года назад

Grizzled & Grizella

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

Love the names!😁

@Shenanigans46466 2 года назад

Alisa and freddy

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

I love seeing all the names people come up with! Cute choices, Anessa. ☺️

@karolinaahlander2902 2 года назад

Its hard to see because of the text, The text covers most details. Sorry i dont want to complain you do a great job really, but its frustration when i can only see half of what you do. Does anyone know if people can chouse to ha text or not?? Sorry im swedish and writing english is hard but not understanding

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

Thanks for letting me know, and sorry to hear that! Yes, you can turn closed captions (text) on and off. If you tap the video, in the upper right, you see “CC.” Click on that to turn words on and off. Let me know if that helps.

@MariaVazquez-qh2mj Год назад

Hans and Helga

@FirstDayofHome Год назад

I think there have been a few votes for Hans and Helga! Good choice, Maria!😄

@MariaVazquez-qh2mj Год назад

@First Day of Home I was so happy to find how to make this gnome. Home from hospital, and this cheered me up tremendously. Thank you

@FirstDayofHome Год назад

Oh that makes me so happy to hear! I’m glad you’re home now and can begin some craft therapy. 🤗

@karolinaahlander2902 2 года назад

The names could be Valentin and Valentina

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

I love those names! Thanks, Karolina! ☺️See my other note on the text issues you were having.

@JMon3y4dslotS 9 месяцев назад

Beardsley

@FirstDayofHome 9 месяцев назад

Ha! I love that name. 😄

@JMon3y4dslotS 8 месяцев назад

@@FirstDayofHome do you remember the old TV show with Mr Beasley? That's what gave me the idea for the name

@JMon3y4dslotS 8 месяцев назад

@@FirstDayofHome The name of the show was Family Affair

@FirstDayofHome 8 месяцев назад

Ah, I just looked it up. I don’t remember the show very well, but it sounds familiar. You have a good memory!

@tilamutis2973 2 года назад

Al menos deberían poner subtítulos en español, en América Latina se habla ese idioma

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

En este momento, no puedo traducir todos los vídeos porque cuesta mucho dinero. Espero que algún día pueda hacerlo. Gracias por el comentario.

@BeadingBee62 2 года назад

Hansel & Gretel?

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

Ha ha! Yes, those names are perfect!😄

@BeadingBee62 2 года назад

@@FirstDayofHome I just discovered you when I looked up how to dry flowers. The gnomes are to die for, and I seriously just bought some air-dry clay to play with...perfect. I am subscribed, and excited to check out your other videos. Thanks so much! 😄

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

Wow, thanks, Betsy! I love it when someone gets motivated to try something new. I hope you have fun with it! Thanks for subbing, and welcome aboard!😊

@lolwhittingham 2 года назад

Ned and Nora ?

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

Ha ha! Love the names! 😄

@rebeccamarshall9269 2 года назад

Any idea why my wee guy cracked down the back?

@FirstDayofHome 2 года назад

Hmm, it could be that the clay wasn’t kneaded enough and moist throughout. Or if the weight wasn’t distributed evenly, maybe he got tilted and cracked as he dried? Maybe you can try molding a little piece of wet clay onto the crack to disguise it.