THE GNOME SHOP
WALDORF INSPIRED GNOMES
THE BIRTH OF A GNOME
Welcome to our little Waldorf Inspired Gnome Shop. You may always have wondered....How are Gnomes born? Well I can't answer for all Gnomes everywhere. But I can tell you how each of ours is born.
Before we do anything I need to explain that all our gnomes are brought into being bearing mind the Steiner Philosophy of only using nature materials. So at no time do any of our gnomes come into contact with plastic or any other yucky stuff.
Firstly we set about finding the right wood to make the knitting needles. Then the knitting needles are made by hand by my husband and son. Finally they are ready to be handed over to me, after being polished with Beeswax.
I then find the softest wool available during the year. Either New Wool or Merino. The Gnome's different parts are then knitted by me. Then we start to sew the parts together, first the legs, and we make little feet. Then the arms and we make little hands. Then the body, face and hat. Each part is stuffed with wool.
Right in the middle of the Gnome, where your heart would be, we place a tiny, hand sewn cotton sachet filled with dried organic lavender. So that every time the Gnome is squeezed or hugged, you'll smell a faint woody, lavender scent.
Finally the hat is sewn on and a tiny metal bell is sewn inside the hat. This jingles lightly whenever the gnome is moved. It helps you to catch your Gnome, if he decides to run off into the garden when he shouldn't.
Now you know the Secret of how our Gnomes are born.
Let me introduce you to our different gnomes, there is a Gnome for everyone in our Home.
THE TEMPERAMENT GNOMES
- SANGUINE GNOME
- He is yellow, and is a sunny gnome, he's always ready for fun!
- MELANCHOLIC GNOME
- He is Blue, and is a serious gnome, he's cares about his friends deeply
and will go anywhere with you!
- PHLEGMATIC GNOME
- He is Green, and is a happy gnome, as longs as he gets enough rest, and is loved!
- CHOLERIC GNOME
- He is Red, and is a wild gnome, he'll go on any adventure with you!
THE POCKET GNOMES
These little Gnomes are identical to their bigger family, The Temperament Gnomes, but....they are only 20cm tall, and a bit fatter! They are the Pocket Gnomes. They fit perfectly into a little persons pocket and are great on trips to the mall or for helping out with maths and reading lessons.
They also come in 4 different colours.
Every Gnome that is born is wrapped in thin paper and tied with Raffia before he is posted to you, wherever you are in the world. (We also include a small piece of repair wool, because Gnomes have been known to jump off bicycles and out of tree houses!That way their bandage will not be seen!)
To order your very own Temperament Gnome or Pocket Gnome please click on the Paypal Buy Now button underneath the picture of the Gnome you want!
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Once we receive your order, we'll make your Gnome and post him off to you within a week. Depending where you are in the world the delivery time will vary.
Thank you for visting us in our Gnome Shop! We hope you've enjoyed hearing about our Gnomes as much as we enjoy living with them!
The income received from this Website is necessary to keep our family homeschooling. We would love to give everything away for free, but then we couldn't homeschool! You'll find lots of free gifts, and there are also things for sale.
Please help our guardian angels to help us by exploring our site and purchasing an item or two. Every little bit helps!
