Start by cutting your burlap into a large triangle shape (about 12 inches tall and 10 inches wide at the base). Then roll it into a cone to form the gnome’s hat, and glue along the edge. Hold it in place until the glue sets firmly.
Take a handful of Spanish moss or cut several strands of jute twine (each around 6-7 inches long). You glue these to the inside bottom of the hat, letting them fall freely like a beard. Trim uneven ends but leave some wispy texture for character.
Glue the foam ball just below the hat’s edge to create the nose, slightly tuck it under the brim so it looks nestled in.
Arrange your faux leaves around the hat’s brim, layering different shades of brown, red, and orange for depth. You glue them securely and let them overlap a bit for a full look.
Attach a loop of twine or jute string to the back of the hat for hanging. Once it’s dry, fluff the beard, adjust the hat’s bend, and admire your rustic new gnome friend.
