Gnomes Alone
Charlotta at Christmas
Charlotta at Christmas my first attempt to make a gnomish version of a soft-sculpted doll. She was named after my grandmother, Charlotta Hoglund Grönroos. Why not? Grandma was born in Sweden and her husband, Matthodius was born in Finland - so of course there is a strong gnome connection! While Charlotta is not for sale, if you wish your own handmade Charlotta at Christmas (or any other holiday), let us know. Charlotta is about 10 inches tall $69.00
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I made my first soft-sculpted sock doll when I was about 8 years old. She had green hair, an embroidered slightly lopsided face and arms that were not the same length. But that didn't matter, Mildred, who I named after my mother went wherever I went. Ironically my next attempt to make a soft-sculpted doll was for our youngest daughter, Janna, when she was 8 years old. Christmas 1983 will be remembered as the epic Cabbage Patch Kids craze. Their scarcity and high demand led to in-store riots, trampling, and violence as parents fought to get their hands on one of the dolls. Not exactly what we wanted to include in our Christmas Shopping itinerary so we opted for the next best thing. We were off to the Rag Shop to buy a pattern, some fabric and do the best I could. While it wasn't exactly what Janna expected, it was impressive. We still have memories of that Cabbage Patch doll and Christmas that year. That homely doll was the start of my crazy caricature creations and eventually my funny little gnomes, kitchen witches and a few other soft-sculpted creatures.
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A day in the 'office' now means a day at home Sometimes it is during our worst experiences that we learn new things or try new things. As the editor of our local newspaper, The Townsman since 2005, my life took another quick change in 2020 when the COVID pandemic changed the world we live in. We no longer were able publish the printed version of our weekly newspaper and deliver it as we had for over 15 years. I took the leap and The Townsman went virtual! The transition was not without challenges. Now a year later, having it almost down to a 'science', I have time to add to my gnome creations and am looking forward to other artists and crafters joining our Gnome Gneighborhood and growing gnome family.
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A few of the Gnibblenook Gnomes Clan and their friends gathered for a rare 'Kodak' moment! You can order
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Anders - $18.00 plus tax & S/H
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Olav and Hilde permanently live in Gnibblenook Forest. A pair of gnomes from their clan who look like Olav and Hilde can be created just for you. If you wish to purchase a 'couple of gnomes' from the clan, we will make it possible. Each gnome is approximately 16" to 18" tall. If you wish to order your own original Olav and Hilde please allow 4 weeks for us to create this gnome couple.- $175 plus tax & S/H |
Gnick - $18.00 plus tax & S/H |
Gnorton - $18.00 plus tax & S/H |
Gnorm - $18.00 plus tax & S/H |
Buffalo Bill is about 15 inches tall. He is a sample of a custom ordered doll. If you are interested in your own soft sculpted original doll that resembles Buffalo Bill, let us know. If you wish your own Buffalo Bill we will make it possible. If you wish to have us create your own Buffalo Bill, please allow 4 weeks for us to create him. $125.00 plus tax & S/H
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St. Urho, the Finnish saint is about 18 inches tall. He is a sample of a custom ordered doll. If you are interested in your own St. Urho soft sculpted original doll let us know If you wish your own St. Urho we will make it possible. If you wish to have your own original handmade St.Urho please allow 4 weeks for us to create him $125.00 plus tax & S/H |
Please allow approximately 4-6 weeks for me to create any of these custom gnomes.
Squeezy is fashioned after the popular Waldorf soft body gnomes. $15.00 plus tax & S/H |
Sleepy is fashioned after the popular Waldorf soft body gnomes. $15.00 plus tax & S/H
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