Four Elements

In many Gnomish communities, the elements are very important. They certainly deserve a lot of respect. When the gnomes come together in a circle to cast good wishes and happy thoughts onto each other, the elements are essential. They have an important job to do - they have to protect the happy thoughts from gnegative influence entering the sacred Gnomish circle. Earth is responsible for grounding, solidity - the balance to keep the gnomes in check so they don't venture too far into any one state of mind. Air is responsible for creativity, thinking and helps the gnomes to let their imaginations soar upon the winds like a bird in flight. Water rules the emotions, the fluidity of love, tears, and everything in between. She helps guide the emotions that pour out of each tiny soul like a free-flowing river and into the hearts of others around them. Fire is passion - gnot just passion of the heart, but the passion that motivates the gnomes to have the courage of their convictions to make the garden a prettier place. The four elements are all connected - one can gnot exist without the other, and together the elements bring life to the garden.

Rudolph's Lesson

There are many lessons to be learned in life, and the same is true of life in the garden. One of the most important lessons that any young gnomeling gneeds to learn is the bond of friendship. Find yourself a good kindred spirit and there is gno end to what your self confidence can do. You may find that you are able to glow a little brighter than before, and you may even find yourself surprised at your ability to embrace it. After all, everygnome is different in their own way. That's what makes the garden such a special place. With a good friend by everygnome's side, who knows how bright and colorful, warm and fuzzy, and confident and strong this garden could become!

PERSONAL GNOTE:
These two friends were inspied by Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. I also turned them into Christmas ornaments! How fun!

Wee Frazzled

Oh My Gnomes! The last 4 seasons have been insane! The gnomelings have been sick every week - the poor little fuzzies. It seems like they simply keep taking turns. It has been bonkers! If anygnome gneeds a little pick-me-up, it's this one. By the time the sun goes down at gnight, she is just kinda at wits end. Luckily, she knows just the right thing! She knows the perfect tiny reminder to lift her spirits. She is so blessed that she has her gnomelings around to make her smile every day. The laughter they fill her corner of the garden with? Well it's just priceless. Once she takes a moment to simply sit and watch them run around the garden, playing in their own little "pretend" garden like gnomelings typically do, then something happens magically! It seems that in an instant those sleepless gnights don't seem so lonely and those bugs don't seem so pesky! How does she do it? Gno doubt this little Mommy is full of magic that even she didn't know she had!

Little Miss Happy

One might ask what this young gnomeling likes in the garden and the answer would be that she likes it all, even pretzel rods and bacon! She loves reading and listening to music the very best, but has also been known to play soccer and join in the Dance Revolution with her sisters on occasion. She also enjoys writing stories and drawing pictures - anything to leave a soul inspired and at peace. When all is said and done, though it's no wonder that she likes so many things because she, in turn is liked by so many. She is a truly happy gnomeling and loves to smile and laugh. The garden around her loves it when she does too.

Wee Worker

Just look at this fine wee worker! It seems that when something gneeds to be done, he is gnever far away. And he knows just the thing to do. If you ask him, I'm sure he would say that gno job is too big as long as you have the right tools! I don't know how he does it, but the garden is lucky to have such a helpful soul in it. He is known garden-wide for building the foundation of the garden community, which comes as gno surprise to anygnome who knows him. After all, he is the foundation stone of his own little family structure. Without him they would crumble but with him they are strong enough to handle even the harshest of winter storms. If the community's strength is challenged, he will surely step up to help rebuild it one brick at a time, with the same dedication that he has in building up his family.

Tiny Tom-Gnome

This little lady lives true to her gname. She Strives to Excel in just about everything she does. She is a sports fanatic and loves playing sports, watching sports and going to games. If it involves a ball, she loves it. If it involves teamwork, she loves it. If it involves pushing to better yourself, she loves it. Come to think of it, it should come as gno surprise since these traits are things that all gnomes in the garden value dearly. This little gnomette loves to challenge herself with basketball, soccer and softball and is a total tom-gnome through and through. The only thing she might like more than sports might be playing tricks on people and making people laugh. But, then again, who can blame her? Gno doubt this garden is a better place with gnomes like her striving to better themselves and others every day.

Gnurse by Gnature

Everygnome who has ever been lucky enough to meet this kind hearted little gnomette knows in an instant that she wears her heart on her sleeve... uh, I mean side. Helping others is just second gnature to her. I don't think she even bothers to decide whether or gnot to do something gnice for somegnome else. She just feels completely comfortable with even complete strangers. Helping people? She LOVES it. She is the go-to gnome whenever somegome gneeds a little assistance - gnot just medical, but spiritual too. Of course she is! She's so connected with gnature that it makes sense she's able to show other gnomes how to better themselves. Being in gnature, she feels at home, at ease and comfortable. She loves to visit waterfalls - I doubt she could ever get enough of them! Whether it be spring, summer, winter or autumn, she understands that a gnome in tune with gnature is a gnome who gnot only strives to make the garden better themselves, but motivates others to do the same - just by being there for them. She's a gnurse by gnature, in every way possible.