World Wide Gnome Association
January 2007 Newsletter

Motto:  "We Care About Nature"

The Gnomes of Mushroom Lane, January - A time for ...

January is a time for sharing and caring
When nights are brought to light 
By millions of crystallized snowflakes
Each different from the other
Tiny glistening prisms of light

Deer bound through forests
And snow laden fields
To seek food laid out
By caring gnomes

Here you see Skip the gnome, who resides at #17 Mushroom Lane©, carrying a bundle of special herb grass outside vacant #3 Mushroom Lane© deep in the forest that surrounds the gnome village of Mushroom Lane.

#3 Mushroom Lane© is a magic place; it is inhabited by a very special group of wee folk, who create bundles of hay, mixed with special magical herbs, that gnomes hang from trees helping their forest friends survive during times when food is scarce.

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I hope you enjoyed this episode from the new series, The Gnomes of Mushroom Lane. Mushroom Lane is a registered trademark of Cornish Heritage Farms. The mushroom homes used throughout this series are part of a set marketed as rubber stamps. This month's featured Mushroom Lane home stamp is #SL-2404PUMSC #3 (approximately 4 x 5 inches) and can be ordered by contacting liz@cornishheritagefarms.com or by visiting the Cornish Heritage Farms' website at www.cornishheritagefarms.com

The "Trees Background" in this card was created with rubber stamp number SL-1179T from SonLight Impressions; the dark green is actually shredded wool. Skip the gnome, the moon and the deer are cut outs placed in this scene using foam pop-up-dots giving this picture card a super 3-D look. Skip the gnome is available as a rubber stamp (see our rubber stamp page for ordering information). The magical hay carried by Skip was created with tinsel which unfortunately doesn't show up well in the picture but actually looks awesome.

Book Review

Gnomes, Thirtieth Anniversary Edition, with a new afterword by Wil Huygen and sketches  by Rien Poortvliet. U.S price noted as $24.95 and $31.95 Canadian; published by Abrams;  ISBN 0-8109-5498-2.

This 'bible' was originally published in 1979 and has continued to enchant readers for many years. It is truly a classic book. The book dust jacket is much the same; it has a red frame around it and is embossed. The cover is silver to designate it as a 30th anniversary edition. The only other differences, I could find, were the two pages of epilogue written by Wil Hugyen (an honorary member of the WWGA) and one picture of some of Rien's original gnome sketches done in 1978. If you don't have a copy of the original book this one is now available!

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Do Gnomes pray?

As a Gnome lover and collector, I've often wondered if they pray separately from their times of communicating with earthly surroundings. When you see a Gnome looking pensive and by himself, for sure he's communicating with the universe and appreciating everything around him. This fellow, however, is the first one I've ever seen with hands in a prayerful position.

Isn't he wonderful? I haven't named him yet. He's 15 in. tall and just came to live in my bedroom. I have a small tape/CD player in the bedroom, to enjoy classical music, Gregorian Chant, and doing the Rosary.

This fellow was instantly at home. He made fast friends with the other bedroom Gnomes. Some are young, some are older, and this fellow fit right in. His peaceful, tender demeanor created a special atmosphere. All my home's Gnomes communicate frequently. Once in a while, I move some around to different locations. They appreciate a change of scene just like us humans.

Gnomes have deep reverence for each other, the universe as a whole, and for all living things. They're so dear, loving and protective.

We humans often have days when we run into one kerfuffle after another, and it can surely help if we learn to do what this little Gnome is doing. We live in a society that can't be still for very long. Too many humans have that trouble - inwardly and outwardly. Cars have blasting radios. People drive talking on cell phones or have loud conversations on them next to you in restaurants. Many need the constant background of all-day TV. Cell phones even ring in Church. Public libraries and book stores are plagued with inconsiderate cell phone users. Too many kids in Church services have snacks or drinks (that parents give them). Some even noisily chew gum during services (copying parents).

This quiet, prayerful Gnome doesn't need to say a single word. His posture and facial expression say it all. I think he's a special teacher. He's totally centered, peaceful … and just looking at him is conducive to feeling the same way.

Whenever a Gnome comes to live in my home, visitors ask where I found him/her. I always say, "When you believe in them, they let you know where they are!"

Gnome Devotee G9

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FELÍZ AÑO NUEVO 2006   !    HAPPY NEW YEAR 2007

From Prof. Konsh

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 Sarah's Crafty Corner

Making greeting cards for special occasions is wonderful; but, imagine receiving a card on a regular day! Gnomes love to celebrate and gnome children are encouraged to make cards, both at home and in school, to brighten the days of others. What a wonderful and thoughtful idea. Something we could all do. 

For those more experienced card makers, and a tip for those just learning, embossing is a method that brings images to life; adding sparkle and dimension. When creating 3-D cards with frames and clear plastic windows try using transparent sheets made for use in photocopiers rather than ordinary acrylic sheets. Although it is slightly thinner it can be embossed! But you must get the transparencies for use in photocopiers not printers.

Monthly Draw

Season's Greetings Loyal Members!

Here you see two young gnomes helping one another with some ribbon. They are two new Mushroom Lane characters who will soon appear in one of my stories.

They need names! Send in a name suggestion, by December 29th, for one or both of these gnomes to have your name entered into our monthly draw.

Draw is open to members only.

QueenGnome G7

Bulletin Board

My grandmother is going to have a knee replacement done in January. She has had trouble walking for a few years now and has decided to get one replaced. Her surgery will be in January and then after surgery she will go into rehab for about one month. Then later on in the year she will get the other one replaced. She once told us a few years back that she will be buried in the knees she was born with (but now I don't think that is going to happen). She had and still has declared she will NOT be put in a wheel chair. Hopefully things will go ok. More info will be posted on the GalaxGnomes website homepage. If it isn't much trouble, could you put a prayer request in the January newsletter? That's if it isn't much trouble. I think it would help her knowing that the members of the WWGA are praying for a successful surgery and recovery. Patrick II G285

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GnomeDevotee G9 recently seen this bird feeder for sale on Ebay.com by a seller called chosentreasures4u

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We at Fairy Woodland wish you all the Enchantment of Faerie this Holiday Season.

John C. Crawford
Bridget Wolfe
Dusty Hicks
and the Fairy Woodland Fairies

Fairywoodland
http://www.fairywoodland.com 
(800) 304-3795

Life begins with an open and unlimited imagination.

Check out their updated website!

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Important Member Notices

The WWGA commenced in July 1999. Today we have 298 members world-wide.
We currently have 2 club crests. A First Year Crest and a 5th Year Crest if you think you are entitled to one they can be obtained for $5 including postage.
Contact QueenGnome to order.

In 2006 the WWGA welcomed 8 new members!
The one time $10 membership fee helps to support this club and provide monthly contest prizes.

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Soon the 2005 & 2006 Newsletters have been removed from the site to make room for the 2007 newsletters.

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I would greatly appreciate it if all members would take a moment to email me so that I can ensure that you are in my address book. QueenGnome G7 - this information is for my use only and is NOT shared.

Shopping Basket

Note from an Ebay seller...to Gnome Devotee G9

Hello... What a nice letter! I'm not home at the moment, but I think I have 5 to 7 of these Gnomes left. They are all from the same producer as the praying fellow. I am in the process of trying to get more though. I have some of these Gnomes on my eBay auctions right now and includes a 2 very rare Female Gnomes. They are extremely cute. The artist is very original! I would love for you to share my email address with your fellow "Gnomers". My email address is joemomma091401@yahoo.com Corinne Snyder

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Your words take on a whole new perspective when repeated by this cute little fellow. Hilarious gift idea. Henry, the talking gnome, is a felt and resin plush figure that allows you to record a message of up to 12 seconds. Just press stomach to hear it...in his comical voice. 8"H. Uses 3 button cell batteries (included). Not suitable for children under 7. Repeats your words in his wee gnome voice.
Price $14.95 - available from Casual Living 1-800-652-2948

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For all you rubber stampers check out the rubber stamp page for some new stamps by YanKiwi! Lots of gnomes and accessories to produce some great craft items!