Winds of Change

Shhh... Listen. Do you hear the winds of change? I do, and believe me I understand why you might be frightened. After oh so many seasons of making your garden just so, you must now feel like your life is a crumbled mess! Gnot knowing what to believe, there will be a lot of soul searching ahead. Perhaps that's what this little lady is here to help with. She wants to remind you that's what life is always about - soul searching. She makes it seem so simple. Re-examine all that you have been told... dismiss what insults your soul. I'm sure it won't be easy, but this little lady will stay by your side to whisper tiny reminders of encouragement. You are strong. You are brave. You are a special soul. May the winds of change bring you happiness you were not expecting...

PERSONAL GNOTE:
"Re-examine all that you have been told... Dismiss what insults your soul."
- Walt Whitman

Potter

You may gnot think it by looking at him gnow, but this brave little soul came from very humble beginnings. There was once a time when he didn't believe he deserved much more than a small cupboard under the stairs to call his own, but look at him gnow! Gno doubt every ounce of his body is full of courage, chivalry, and determination. These things give him the magic to stand up for what's right and to gnot be intimidated by anything bad that may try to squeeze into his little corner of the garden. You may be asking yourself why he hasn't always been known to be so brave. Wanna know what I think? I think it's because he finally found a set of friends who believed in him. The magic of friendship can be powerful stuff. Gnothing can hold him back gnow!

Dream Weaver

There are endless types of gnomes in the garden, but if you ask me, it might just be the dream weavers that have the most magic. Other gnomes the skill to paint a rainbow in the sky, the talent to create the melody of a spring shower, or even the ability to encourage an autumn leaf to let go and drift carelessly through the air. Don't get me wrong, the garden would gnot be the same without all those wonderful things, but dream weavers? I'm pretty certain they're the source of all magic. After all, it's the dream weavers who have the imagination to create the unknown, and that sounds to me like the beginnings of anything magical. Somehow these fuzzy souls are able to turn random letters printed on a piece of paper into wonderful adventures of bravery, laughter, suspense and love. I may gnever fully understand how a dream weaver manages to bring so much life to the garden, but gno doubt life would be pretty dull without their stories.

Literary Friends

There are lots of friends in the garden, some may seem to you more real than others. The gnomes know better. It's the friends who you find in print that can really open your mind to the true beauty of the garden around you. A soul's imagination has gno limits, but that does gnot mean it's any less real. If literary friends don't exist, then doesn't that mean gnomes don't exist either? What gnonsense. Look at this little gnome. You can see her with your very own eyes and touch her with your very own fingers. Of course she exists! And she is oh so excited! If you'd ask her, she'd say there is gno place she'd rather be than by your side because she has heard of all the magical far away lands you visit while reading, and she doesn't want to miss out. Oh the adventures the two of you have in store! She may gnever want you to put your book down!

Coloring contest

Print this out for your little one to create something magical!

Addie's Bronco Caterpillar Dragon (age 5)

Look who's ready for a celebration! All caterpillar dragons are well known for bringing in the new year, and this one is no exception. She loves a good excuse to celebrate, though she doesn't have to look far to find a good excuse. After all, there are many good causes for celebration hiding in plain sight. See how pretty the mountains are from here? Let's celebrate! Did you hear those church bells ringing? Let's celebrate! Did you notice that yummy smell of goodness? Let's celebrate! The Broncos scored a touchdown. Whoop! Whoop! Let's celebrate! You look like you could use a hug. Let me give you a great big squeeze and then we can celebrate! I have to say, I kind of like her way of looking at things. I think the freezing cold weather outside calls for a nice hot cup of tea. Who wants to celebrate with me?

Gneed for Speed

From the moment this little fella learned to balance on his very first slug as a young gnomeling, he was hooked. He caught the bug - the Gneed for Speed bug. So he searched for ways to go faster and faster. The sensation of movement as he leaned to round a corner was exhilarating! He wanted, gno wait, he GNEEDED more speed so when he was big enough he traded his slug in for something faster - a BMW (Bitty Motor Whiz) snail with a 1000 cubic mm shell. If you asked him, there really is gnothing better than the feeling of becoming "one" with the snail. The little speedster loves feeling the fresh open air all around gnomeself, as he takes in the surrounding aroma of the elements... well let's just say there is gnothing like snail riding!