Better late than gnever...

Due to some unforeseen life circumstances, I was granted a little more time to complete my gnome home for Kerry. I mailed it a week or two ago and thought I'd post pics of it now...

This little gnome is taking a snooze near a couple of toadstools and under a beaded rainbow. He's scuplted from air dry clay, so are the mushrooms. Then I squeezed them all through the top of a clear glass ornament top! That whole challenge ended up being REALLY fun.

I also included one of my owls, a dove bar, two vintage layered button magnets and a gnome plaque.

Kerry, I hope it arrived safely and that you enjoyed it all!! I wrapped it pretty carefully.

Thank you Cristal!!!

I got my feb package from Cristal today - and I was blown away! See for yourself:

The item on the bottom is is great journal with a homemade cover, the next item up is a giant mug rug (I will use this over and over as I drink hot tea all day), and a tea wallet on top!! She made me 2 adorable  gnome homes out of felt.. and my fav candy!! Thanks so much for spoiling me Cristal!

home for a gnome....

Only a handful of us decided to swap in February.....Missy and I were partners!

The month's theme was 'gnome homes' here is what I came up with...
a wee gnome home pin cushion.....yep, gotta make me one of those!


and the gnome home. I experimented with a few and I liked this one the best.


here are the rest of the goodies...I shipped it in this cute Christmas box...perfect size to ship the mug... everything fit perfectly.
I sent a little white bird (I think I remember Missy saying she collects them...) some moon flower seeds, some cocoa and bath salts...and m&ms.


and look what she sent me in return!

A gnome home, a mug rug, an extra gnome ornament. I couldn't get a good photo of it but it is awesome! Then she made me a sweet gnome home door to put somewhere special....and chocolate....gotta love that!


This brought tears to my eyes...I don't quilt, no patience...so this mug rug is extra special to me...


And the perfect gnome home...I varnished it so it would last for years to come. The back is just as beautiful. I will cherish this.....


Missy, thank you so much! I love everything!

Here's a hint

Here's a hint most of this will be use for my swap. I really hope she likes what I've done. I should be done with everything next week and off it'll go. I had to make extra homes cause my daughter fell in love. That's the life of a crafter.

Holly

YOE: February's craftalong theme!

*Dressed for Winter swap participants don't freak out....the swap is still going on, I just need to get February's theme up for everyone crafting along with YOE.

Gnomes are so enchanting.....grumpy happy little workers in pointy hats and shoes....with beards so thick you can't see their faces at all!

They go home to their cute little snow covered gnome homes and sit in front of the fire with a mug of warm grog.

makes me think of this postcard again...which made me think of our theme for this month....




February's theme: a "gnome home" ornament for your YOE tree.

Challenge: Use a different medium that you usually do. Try something different!

Activity: go to see the Gnomeo and Juliet movie. You can always blame it on me :-)




For inspiration, try places like flickr, etsy and google......I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with.

Have fun and don't forget to post your creations...