The Diary of QueenGnome
As the days become shorter and the temperatures lower I find myself thinking of things to do indoors.
My computer offers a lot of inspiration however it also seems to gobble up many hours! Kimmel Gnomes sent out a notice of a pair of "Christmas Gnomes" (a male and a female). I was disappointed to see that all they did was add some holly around the gnome caps of the two gnomes that they have been producing from stock molds. This company has an in-house artist whom I know is capable of creating more unique gnomes.
My most favorite craft book has to be The Gnomes Book of Christmas Crafts by Sterbenz. It has something in it for all crafters and certainly provides sufficient crafting ideas to suite all levels from beginners to more advanced crafters. And, do not let the title fool you; one can find something to create and craft all year round from its contents.
The garden has all been harvested and the kitchen is a very busy place. We are luck to have a cold-room and the ability to store much of our harvest. I wonder how gnomes stored their winter sustenance? As vegetarians I would assume that it would be a very important part of their fall seasons. Wonder if any scribe has recorded this information. I would be very interested to see such a written record.
I must extend a Happy Thanksgiving to all Canadians celebrating this week-end and to all others who celebrate later than us Northern dwellers.
Today I will spend some time creating wonderful step cards. When I finish one dear diary, I will paste a picture here.
Good day Dear Diary!
September is sure passing quickly. I was disappointed to find out that the 2010 Nisse Calendars are actually NOT going to be printed and therefore the Wooden Spoon will not be able to supply them this year. Guess I will just have to keep my scribes busy creating our very own QueenGnome Monthly Calendars and showcase some great gnome artists.
Gnomers Day has changed from December 21 (Winter Solstice) to December 1st. I received an updated version what Gnomers Day is all about and will have to upload it so it can be accessible from the home page and I'll always know where to locate it.
I must travel to the Gnome Retreat for a few days to help with the vegetable harvest...there will be carrot digging day, potato day and tomato day. Then the kitchen will be filled with wonderful aroma's.
Moonbeam from Ontario, Canada was one of the lucky gnomers to receive a little gnome stationery set. It was my pleasure to share it with her.
Daisy the Gnome wrote to me and said, "Go to this link http://myfantastictoys.blogspot.com/2009/08/five-fun-freebies-from-fantastic-toys.html for some really neat downloadable (and free) gnome paper toys." There are several pages to print off and share with youngsters!
That's all for today dear diary!
September 15, 2009
Dear
Diary,
I
received a message from Daisy the Gnome to go to this link
http://myfantastictoys.blogspot.com/2009/08/five-fun-freebies-from-fantastic-toys.html
for some really neat downloadable (and free) gnome paper toys.
Thanks
Daisy!
I received an email
about a 2010 Nisse calendar by a wonderful gnome artist, Medthun. I sent
an email to: Twonordic@aol.com (the
Wooden Spoon, Plano, TX) and ordered one.
My friend Gnome
Devotee managed to scoop a wonderful little Nisse lunch box from the
Wooden Spoon. Wonder what goodies will fill it and where she will picnic?
I received a message
about a book called, “Little Gnome” by Elizabeth Falconer. My book
collector friends might like to check that one out. Evidently it is
available in the UK. Maybe I can convince her to provide me with a short
review.
A friend
is looking for the pattern for this little knitted gnome. Evidently
someone at the Australian Gnome Convention had one. I wonder if anyone
will recognize it let me know!
Word
has it that Kimmel Gnomes is having another gnome sale and offering free
mushrooms. I like the quality of their gnomes; however, find their prices
a little on the high side.
That’s all for today dear diary. QueenGnome
September 11, 2009
Dear Diary,
I have assumed the title of President once again and hope to continue to hear from the loyal gnome friends I have acquired over the years.
After hitting a milestone this year I have decided to no longer produce ceramic gnomes. The work involved in producing them has become too much for me.
I now spend most of my free time with paper crafting and sewing. If you wish to share any gnomish crafts I will be pleased to include them on my site.
TREASURE SEEKING
With the onslaught of resin gnomes, I have found that the market has been flooded with all kinds of gnomes for collectors at reasonable costs. And naturally the internet and auction sites allow these treasures to be found much more easily than they were 10 years ago.