Don't you think there's something magical about Scandinavian traditions and decorations? The elves have certainly already conquered your home and decorate various areas, especially during the Christmas season. Recently, gnome doors have also been added, which turn even the most inconspicuous and boring corner into something special. Is there that one corner in your child's room that you just can't think of anything interesting for? Then we would like to suggest the gnome door in the children's room, regardless of the season.
Where does the magical tradition of the gnome door come from?
You're probably wondering first of all: What is a Secret Santa door actually or what is the tradition of the Secret Santa door all about? The secret of the gnome door comes from the Scandinavian countries, where gnomes come out of hiding at night to help with housework. During the Christmas season, of course, that means decorating and other preparations such as preparing cookie dough or other Christmas dishes - combined with the odd prank, of course.
This story becomes even more believable, especially for children, if a door can be seen somewhere. This is how the magical elves door was created, in front of which the elves occasionally leave a small gift for the little ones, which can also be a simple letter. Another enchanting detail of the gnome door story is the glitter dust, which can be found not only in front of it, but everywherethe teasing helpershave stopped.
Make a gnome door out of popsicle sticks
Even if it seems complicated at first glance, it's really not rocket science to make a Secret Santa door for your child's room yourself. We already have youin another articleshown how you can easily use popsicle sticks for this. These can also be easily cut with scissors and then painted and designed as desired to match the style of the room.
Use ready-made doors for dollhouses
There are building sets for beautiful dollhouses and you can also purchase individual doors for this purpose. How practical that you can also use these same doors for a gnome door in the children's room. The advantage over the above version with popsicle sticks is that you get a door frame included and the door can even be opened. You decide for yourself whether you leave the wall behind it as it is, or paint or have a beautiful motif painted (e.g. a glimpse of the gnome house).
Such doors are often placed directly on the decorative strip that runs above the floor. Then a cute ladder can be added, which also provides additional decoration for the entire arrangement. By the way: you can also find such additional accessories in the dollhouse supplies.
Of course, you can also paint the dollhouse door any way you want. Whether plain or with delicate decorations – it is sure to be a real eye-catcher!
Secret Santa door in the children's room - create wooden panels for cute designs
Surely you know these wooden plaques with deer antlers attached to themhang on the wallto be able to. In small format, they are simply perfect for making a gnome door for a child's room. They come in different shapes and can be varnished with wood varnish or painted with acrylic paints. If you want, you can also add more ornaments if you want to make the door even more romantic.
You can also use thin wooden strips to imitate the boards typical of a wooden door. They can be easily cut with a cutter to fit the shape of the door. Then glue them to the wooden panel with glue or hot glue before starting the color design.
Design the area with creative gnome door ideas
Typically, most people choose to mount the door directly above the ground. But as you know, the elves are magical, so they can also come out of their houses from other heights. This means you can also place it on a shelf or a low cupboard. Depending on where the door is ultimately located and how much space is available around it, you can also decorate a little beforehand. For example, design a front garden with a fence or add just a few accessories such as a mailbox, clothesline with laundry, a table with chairs and the like.
Secret Santa door in the children's room as an alternative to the Advent calendar
Of course, the Advent calendar should not be missing, especially for the little family members. But how about designing it a little differently this time and instead of thatclassic variantUse the gnome door from the gnome house in the children's room with a door or bag?
As we explained above, the elves usually leave a small gift after the work is done. So you can tell the children about how the elves appear every night and do something around the house and then leave a little something along - so the little ones will find a new gift every morning until Christmas Eve.
Made of plywood and hinges
Little door on a shelf
Cute gnome doors as wall decoration
