Sunday, April 1, 2012

gnome house

I made this ....




from the goodies I got from Michaels....



a new tool and $1 bird house.


I love gnomes. And fairies. And Smurfs. And garden figurine or magical creature of any kind. Anyone remember David the Gnome show? I loved that show. I remember my Grandma had tiny gnomes in one of her house plants. They were so fun and one of my favorite things. I actually only own two small gnomes. I really want a bigger one. One day....

Anyways....

They all need a place to live right?! The birdhouse was a perfect size. A great addition to any garden.

Just cut out a door...


I used a utility knife


Sand it down if desired
Pencil in decorative markings of your liking. I choose to make mine a toadstool so I did circles on top.



Use a wood burner and trace over the designs.



Paint.






  A nice turquoise paint job inside. A gnomes got to live in style, right?



It looks right at home.



A gnome home.  :)




Project inspiration found Lil Blue Boo.


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5 comments:

  1. How fun. I try to keep a list of things to do with my kids when summer comes and I think this would be super fun for them! Thanks for sharing..visiting from COM!

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  2. I am so dying to make a fairy garden and now I think a gnome house will be needed as well. Love it! thank you

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  3. Oh My Goodness! What a super cute idea!!! I just LOVE it!! :)

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  4. My grand & I like making fairy gardens, adding a gnome homewill fit right in with my little gnome figures we already have!
    http://forwhatitsworth-jeannie.blogspot.com/

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  5. Stacy, I love your little Gnome Home! Thanks so much for linking up to the Spring Fling party! I featured you last Wednesday: http://igottacreate.blogspot.com/2012/04/easter-inspiration-parade.html
    and again today on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Igottacreate/100573240032625?sk=wall
    A new party will open tonight at 7pm CST. Hope you'll stop by!
    <3
    Christina

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