Flower Power

When this wee gnomette started proudly wearing her peace signs, she quickly became very popular among her friends. They all thought that her idea to love all creatures, big and small was simply gnometastic! Her friends have always known her to be a fun-loving little sprite with lots of energy, a gnomette who can never get enough of playing basketberry or swimming in the nearby puddle. But most of all, they know her as a real sweetheart - so loving that she's just as sweet as the ripe berries in the garden. And that's why her bright energetic flowers and peace signs are just perfect for her! Perhaps she'll start a new fashion trend?


PERSONAL GNOTE:
This was another custom order for my Etsy shop! The buyer wanted it for her peace-loving 9 year old daughter. I love how it turned out!

Secret to Life

This wee gnomette has discovered the secret to a happy and long life. Graham crackers and olives! You heard me. If you haven't tried that combination before, then you don't know what you're missing! A little sweet and a little tangy - it's just the right combination for a life full of adventures. It's hard to imagine how life can get any better. Oh wait? What's that, wee one? Oh my! It appears as though she has discovered something more - a tiny something that will make life even more grand. How can it be possible? Oh, please do share your secret with us, wee one!

Sunny and Moonbeam

These two little ones have always been the best of friends even if they don't get to see each other very often. They both have jobs that keep them so busy and it just seems like their schedules simply don't line up! Sunny works all day long making sure the plants in the garden are arranged for the optimal sun exposure. And Moonbeam? He is in charge of making sure the plants don't get too cold once the moon comes out at night. As you can imagine, it's difficult for these two to have any time together, but the best part of their friendship is that when they do get to see each other (once in a new moon, of course), it's like they were never apart. They can always pick up right where they left off, and that's what true friendship is about.


PERSONAL GNOTE:
Here's another set of gnomes that I made because I couldn't find what I was looking for months ago. I like them a lot! And I love the feet. BTW, their story was inspired by my favorite children's song on Youtube.

Four Seasons

It's hard to imagine but there was once a time when these four little souls did not get along very well. At least not in gnome standards. They were even known to send each other gnot-so-gnice looks every now and then! Gasp! The horror! The problem was that they each felt like the others were getting in their way. Spring's duty was to protect and nurish seedlings so that they could eventually grow into beautiful flowers. Summer was in charge of maintaining the flower beds and keeping everygnome happy with bright sunny days. Autumn was responsible for gathering the harvest while still trying to find time to clean old growth off of the trees. And it was Winter's job to keep the air cool and crisp and to inspect the snowflakes to ensure they were each unique. As you can imagine, it was hard for them to all work together, until one day they had a brilliant idea! Let's take turns! So now when Spring is working hard to nurish the fragile new life, the other three sit back and take a mini-vacation knowing that soon it will be their turn to work hard. I think it's a brilliant idea, don't you?


PERSONAL GNOTE:
OMG! I LOVE these guys. They're bigger than many of my gnomes but I really like how they turned out. I've wanted to make these for a long long time. In fact, this was a concept I suggested to another Etsy seller but for whatever reason she never did it.

This set makes me happy because:
1. I LOVE the rainbow gnome. The rainbows may be one of my favorite things to put on a gnome.
2. I really like how bright the poppies are.
3. I love how the autumn one kind of looks like a gord. I may have to consider that as a take on my fruit gnomes.
4. I really like how each fella has a different 3D item stuck to him. Especially the leaves.
5. I have such a hard time picking which season is my favorite! Why choose? Why not all four???

Pay it Forward

Have you noticed the magic that happens when you do something nice for someone you may not even know? Oh! If so then you know how invigorating it can be! It leaves you feeling like you're floating on air, and this wee fellow can't get enough of that feeling. He searches for ways to lighten anygnome's day, whether big or small, it matters little. As long as he can bring a smile to another gnome's face then it it's well worth the effort. Speaking of which, have you given your smile to anyone today?


PERSONAL GNOTE:
Here's another little fellow who I made to cheer myself up. I'm giving him to a complete stranger. Happy. Happy. I'm always trying to make my gnomes more and more different and this time I added feet! Me thinks me likes! He is SOOOO SOOO CUTE!!! Feet may just end up being a requirement on future gnomes. We'll see...

Pick-Me-Up Buttercup

Every now and then I have a bad day. I'm sure you do too. But that's what this tiny lady is for. Meet Buttercup - she wonders the garden searching for anygnome who seems a little down and might need a pick-me-up. She's so cheerful and full of optimism that she can't keep it all to herself. And the best part is that she knows that a bright attitude is contageous. Spend a moment with Buttercup and you can't help but cheer up. Listen to her motto: Smile! Life is good. Indeed, little Buttercup, indeed. Thanks for the reminder.


PERSONAL GNOTE:
Surprise! I was having a bad day last week and to make up for it I decided to make a gnome for someone I don't know. It worked like a charm.

Blessings

This wee lass knows that life is good. She can feel it deep inside her tiny body. She looks around her and can't help but smile at what she sees. Whether it be the shamrocks from the clover fields or even the acorns from the oak trees - it all just makes her warm and fuzzy inside. And she loves to feel fuzzy! So she tries to surround herself with such beauty no matter where she goes. And if she happens to pass somegnome along her travels, she's sure to cheerfully greet them with a Gnomish Blessing: May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go!


PERSONAL GNOTE:
This is my second custom order and I LOVE how it turned out. I was nervous about doing a Celtic knot, but I really like it! I kind of want to keep her for myself!