May Birthday Greetings:
G66 Iliana (Fern) (Need email) May 1
G46 Sebastian (Ignacio)
ignacio52@hotmail.com May
03
G38 Jody P (Ishy)
J43gallop@mediaone.net
May 31
Important Notice:
With our growing membership, we will be eliminating the birthday
list and inserting a link to the birthday page on the member site. If
you are NOT IN FAVOR of this change please leave your comments on the
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First International Gnome Day
2002 Update: Check out the information on this link to
discover more information on the upcoming First International Gnome Day
2002. It explains more about the event and confirms that it is not to
promote gnome thefts.
Old Gnome History ...
Conventional Gnomes
From Gjellerup's Den AEldre Eddas Gudesange.
The type of gnome most frequently seen is the brownie, or
elf, a mischievous and grotesque little creature from twelve to eighteen
inches high, usually dressed in green or russet brown. Most of them
appear as very aged, often with long white beards, and their figures are
inclined to rotundity. They can be seen scampering out of holes in the
stumps of trees and sometimes they vanish by actually dissolving into
the tree itself.
Commentary: Whenever I envision a
"brownie or elf" I picture them as being slight. quick and yes
mischievous, but certainly nothing like the two pictured above. I could
however think of them as being gnomes of great wisdom discussing some
age old gnome secrets. They remind me of gnome philosophers. What do you
think of these two gnomes?
Saw this in a tag that came attached
to a Gnome candleholder. Cute ? GnomeNut G9
"Gnomes are a folklore that dates back hundreds of years (maybe even thousands). It is said they mainly live in forests (and rural areas) and work at night ? sometimes even visiting humans (but without ever being seen). They are very discreet. If you happen to see a Gnome, try to never tell a single person. When Gnomes gather, they always sit in a circle. The reason for this is that when one is in a circle there is no leader and no follower. They are thus all equal, and the circle of Gnomes imparts peace and tranquility. When a surprise good thing happens to you, and you?re not sure as to why, you never know: It just might have been done by a Gnome (because you were a deserving person)."
Another new mold has just arrived in time for garden
picnics! What a nice little center piece these would make for your
garden table. Interested? For more information contact
QueenGnome@foundus.com - All ceramic pieces
are available unpainted and finished. The two gnomes pictured here are
about 3 inches tall and detached. They can be ordered with or without
the accompanying scene.
Grandma?s Garden
25" h x 28" w x 1"d - $800
Machine and hand pieced, appliqué, embroidered and quilted. Hand beaded. Cotton, silk organdy, tulle, vintage paper flowers, Ultra Suede, Sulky threads, glass beads. An estate sale find, the vintage German paper flowers, was the inspiration for this art quilt. My mind was flooded with memories of my German/Austrian heritage and my grandmother?s garden. A cool, quiet refuge, oblivious to the problems of the city around it. A place where time stood still, so your imagination could wander. Just had to show off this beautiful
beadwork. http://www.beadcreative.com/gallery.htm  Feature
Artist, Jeff Doten
This is what Jeff wrote to me, "When I first did up the
Gardening Gnome, I couldn't help but contrast him to the friendly ones
fallen over in my neighbor's yard. I had a lot of fun with the flowers
and color on this one. I can just imagine him yelling at visitors to,
"Get out of the garden!""
Jeff also painted a female Gnome, wild in the forest and
wrote, "I think of [her] as the Garden Gnome's daughter. He doesn't like
her racing around out there like that, but can't do anything about it.
In the future she will have her own garden. But it will be all wild
flowers. Visit Jeff's web site at:
www.jeffdoten.com to view his
female gnome. If you like Jeff's paintings I am sure he would love to
hear from members. You can email Jeff at
dotenj@cadvision.com This picture is from
"Bard's Legacy" a pre-internet roll playing game.
May's Crafty Ideas
There was a company that produced some wallpaper with
gnomes on it from the Book Gnome Life illustrated by Rien Poortvliet.
Unfortunately, they are no longer in business. We researched this
about six months ago.
But, here is one suggestion. Create a border, or a mural of gnomes with gnome picture cut outs. You will need to use good decoupage glue (available at local craft shops). This will make them waterproof and permanent OR you could use wallpaper glue which would make them semi-permanent. You can often pick up used gnome books from the on-line auction sites - www.ebay.com is the best site for gnomes. Failing that go to the www.addall.com book site where I know you will be able to obtain gnome books. This method would cost you a lot less than purchasing actual wallpaper (if in fact you can locate any!) and a whole lot more fun and adventurous. Best of all, you can do this as a joint project with someone special. Do take pictures along the way; create a memory album and present it as a gift.
Request for help:
Douglas Iredale is trying to locate a poem that his now deceased
mother used to recite to him. If you know anything about this poem
please respond to Doug by email at doug@e-doodah.net
It begins:
A naughty Gnome in Fairyland once found a pot of glue,
and all at once began to think what mischief he could
do.
It goes on to tell much more of course.
"Gnomes" by Jose M. Rodriguez
Here is a sample of a picture by Jose M. Rodriguez.
Do visit this site that has some beautiful artwork.
Remember to leave your comments on this picture on the
site.
We must encourage artists to continue their work and
keep gnome folklore alive with new and adventurous gnomes.
Update from Mamma Grim G105, to last month's article on
Gnome folklore in Sweden relating to Goats and Pigs: In your late
newsletter I found some things about Sweden that were not quite right:
Tomte = a gnome Tomten = the gnome Tomtar = gnomes (plural) Tomtarna = the gnomes (plural) We do have snow in Sweden! Last Christmas all the country was white, from south to north. The last 10-15 years however, it?s a bit warmer but still snow every winter from about Stockholm to the north (Lappland). It was nice to read about Jenny Nystr?known as the big Christmascard-painter in Sweden. Thanks to her we have good pictures of Tomten. And a mix of gnomes and Santa Claus is JULTOMTEN that brings us X-presents on Christmas Eve.
G105 Mamma Grim
Gnomes of Earth
At the dawning of the day
Home Gnomes
The Gnomes in my home,
Make me not want to roam.
I've traveled the globe,
But they've stayed home.
Their precious faces,
Reveal nameless graces.
No room-mate is needed,
When your Gnomes are well treated.
GnomeNut G9
2003 Gnome Calendar, in Spanish with an
English translation. Anyone interested in ordering one can contact
Conchita at gnomofeliz@hotmail.com.
Conchita (a new member this month) is also the author of a few gnome
books and will soon have them published in Spanish and if they sell
well, then she may offer English translations.
 Greetings!
...My name is Professor Stone E. Mountain, but please call
me Professor SEM.
I have agreed to teach you from "The Secret Book of Life"
about stones and crystals, and the way of life that we Gnomes live. You
few humans have been selected by me personally because you show a deep
interest, caring and concern for living creatures, and most importantly
for the welfare of mother earth. We fear that if we do not do something
soon, this precious earth of ours will cease to exist, and all it's
beauty will be lost forever, which is why we are entrusting you select
humans with our secrets.
In my course, I will take you to many places, some far and some close. I will show you where crystals and stones lay silent in the rich earth. I will teach you their secret powers and usages. So let's start our journey that will change your way of thinking forever. Now close your eyes. I will shower you with my magic and today you will gain knowledge of the emerald. As you will open your eyes, look around. You will see we are in Columbia, South America where some of the most precious emeralds are found. Emeralds originally came to earth by way of the planet Venus, also known as the planet of "love". On my podium is one of the most beautiful emeralds known to us Gnomes. Observe this rich deep green gem. Stare at it, can't you feel its power? At birth, we are given an emerald by our maternal grandmothers. We are taught from the beginning to respect and understand its value. The emerald is cherished by Gnomes because it gives us healing power, luck and good health. We, also believe the emerald gives us the power of eternal love. The emerald assures us that we will fall deeply and forever in love, marrying for life. In a Gnome's life, when its first announced there will be a new arrival, a huge celebration is given and during this party a special ritual will be performed with family members and close friends attending led by the maternal Grandmother. In this ritual, the grandmother dedicates the selected emerald to the unborn infant and opens all its powers, assuring the infant will be blessed from it's first breath until its last. Once gnomes have lived their entire lives and laid to rest, our emeralds are placed on our hearts where they stay for eternity. To Gnomes, the emerald's green color also represents everlasting life and the season of spring when new life begins. It is also known to assist in acquiring higher intelligence, curing insomnia, gaining insight into prophecy, preventing eyesight loss, supernatural protection from evil ones, and enhances our lives with more compassion and understanding. You can activate your own emerald's powers by following a simple procedure. First, you must dedicate a small peaceful area in your home either inside or out. Play soft harmonic music and in the middle of this area kneel down, close your eyes, meditate on the powers you want your crystal to produce and be energized with. It is that easy but remember, if you don't take care and respect your crystals they will lose their powers. To us Gnomes, the emerald is the most priceless gem of all to own. It starts with us at birth and is never out our possession even in passing. I hope you have enjoyed this lecture and will continue to come and learn more. If you have any questions you may write to me by way of my "master scribe" Lady Indigofae. She will make sure that I promptly answer all your questions. It has been a real pleasure to be here with you. Now if you will close your eyes so that I may once more spread my magic and return you to your homes. Until next month may you always walk down the path luck. "Slitzweitz" Professor Stone E. Mountain Master Scribe: LadyIndigofae@aol.com
Need Energy Stones?
http://faeriebelievers.com/members/club/newz.htm
also check out......... 
Wanted: Member familiar with Tarot Cards and/or
zodiac signs to do a monthly feature for our newsletters. Here is a site
where you can read and view some fantastic Gnome Tarot cards - the
pictures are universal and if you like gnomes you will love these cards!
La Zodiaco Degli Gnomi (Italian)
by Antonio Lupatelli - Feature the 12 signs of the zodiac.
Review at:
http://www.wicce.com/gnomezodiac.html
Information on the Tarot deck pictured here.
Tarot of the Gnomes by Antonio,
Lupatelli
Whimsical illustrations. Card titles and instructions in
English, French, German, and Italian.
Cost: Approximately $20.00 US - $31.95 Canadian
Review at:
http://www.wicce.com/gnomes.html
If you are interested in Tarot cards and gnomes check out
both decks!
Available from: David R. Roell,
Astrology Center of America, The National Clearinghouse for Astrology
Books, 115 W 30th Street, Suite 402, New York, NY 10001 - Telephone:
212-868-9220 - Fax: 212-868-9221 - Toll-free order line: 800-475-2272
- Webpage:
http://www.astroamerica.com
Email: dave@astroamerica.com
Dave also does reviews.
Another source: R. Somerville (Playing
Cards) - Orders & enquiries
RODERICK.SOMERVILLE@WANADOO.FR
Check out their site at http://www.playingcardsales.co.uk/index2.htm
Watch next month for more details.
Here is a photo of two gnomes Bongo and Alfred who are
friends with our two new members from British Columbia, Canada, Judy and
David.
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