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Gnome Magic for Fall: Two Creative Transfer Projects You’ll Love 🍁🧡
Framed Fall Gnome + Resin Gnome — Two Easy Fall Projects
Join Melissa Bradshaw of Junk and Craft Treasures for two quick, cozy fall DIYs using the Fall Forest Gnome Rub-on Transfer Set. These make great decor or gifts and are perfect for beginners.
Table of Contents
- Project 1 — Framed Fall Gnome
- Project 2 — Resin & Gnome Framed Piece
- Final Notes + Watch the Tutorial
Project 1 — Framed Fall Gnome
Materials
- Plastic round frame (Dollar Tree)
- Bonding Boss or other adhesion primer
- Orange chalk paint (Pumpkin spice color)
- White paint for background
- Fall Forest Gnome Rub-on Transfer Set
- Essential Rub-On Transfer Tool
- Cardboard or thin wood for backing
- Glue (Stick Fast or strong craft glue)
- Small brushes, scissors, paper plate
Step-by-step Instructions
- Prep the frame. Prime the plastic round frame with Bonding Boss to improve adhesion.
- Paint the frame. Apply orange (pumpkin spice) paint. One good coat is usually enough. Let dry.
- Paint the backing. Cut a rectangular piece of cardboard to fit the frame. Paint it white. Blow dry to speed curing and apply a second coat if needed.
- Insert the backing. Place the dried painted cardboard inside the frame and secure the back cover.
- Choose transfers. Cut the gnome and leaf designs from the Fall Forest Gnome Rub-on Transfer Set.
- Transfer. Place the design on the painted cardboard and burnish with the Essential Rub-On Transfer Tool.
- Final reveal. Your framed gnome is ready!
Project 2 — Resin & Gnome Framed Piece
Materials
- Alumilite or similar casting resin (A & B)
- Mixing cups with milliliter markings
- Silicone mold for shape
- Orange paint (same pumpkin spice)
- Cardboard or thin wood backing cut to fit
- Fall Forest Gnome Rub-on Transfer Set
- Essential Rub-On Transfer Tool
- Strong glue (Stick Fast or wood glue)
- Brushes, scissors
Step-by-step Instructions
- Mix resin. Measure 20 ml Part A and 20 ml Part B. Stir at least one minute until well combined. Pour into mold and let cure.
- Prepare backing. Cut a piece of cardboard to match the mold size. Paint it white and let it dry.
- Paint the cured resin. Once cured, remove from mold and paint orange. Blow dry if needed.
- Transfer the gnome. Cut a gnome from the transfer pack and burnish onto the painted cardboard with the transfer tool.
- Attach mold to backing. Apply glue to the back of the resin piece and secure to painted cardboard.
- Final reveal. Your resin & gnome framed piece is complete!
Final Notes
These two projects are fast and forgiving. They make great shelf decor, hostess gifts, or small wall hangings. Melissa from Junk and Craft Treasures put everything together live and kept the steps approachable for every skill level.
Shop the featured supplies: Fall Forest Gnome Rub-on Transfer Set and the Essential Rub-On Transfer Tool.
Watch Melissa’s full tutorial
Thanks for crafting with us. If you share your finished pieces, tag Melissa Bradshaw and Essential Stencil. Happy painting!
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