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Grace's Projects |
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Gnome House 1:48 2007 Revised 6/27/2017 |
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The Gnome House was a class that Grace took from Lady Bug, Sue Thwaite. It's 1/4" scale. This was a really exciting project to do since the gnomes have such an interesting culture. This is on project that could be expanded forever! There are always new things the gnomes are doing! |
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View from the side where the gnomes have used pinecone petals stuffed with moss to make a roof over the entrance. |
This is looking at a cross section of the house which is built under an oak tree. |
If you look carefully, you can see the pit that is below the throne. The gnomes put leaves down the pit after they use the throne so that waste decays naturally. |
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This gnome has found a troll hole! Boy does it stink! |
Notice the lighted lighted flower pod in the ceiling. There is a storage area about the room in the tree roots. |
If you look carefully, my might see the troll hiding at the end of the tunnel. |
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The entrance is important to every gnome home. Here the gnome is storing gifts in the dowry box. |
It's standard practice to give a gift to a gnomes guest. Notice the watch cricket cage by the door. Cricket warn when intruders are around. |
You can see the well in the corner where the gnomes pull water from underground streams. |
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You can see how the gnomes carve a relief of ancestors to decorate their walls. |
Overview of the first floor. |
A pot of pine needles is kept near the stack of firewood. |
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Gnomes keep mice for pets. |
Notice the twin babies in the cradle. Gnomes only have one set of twins in their lives. |
Gnomes live to be near 900 years old. Their home usually has two sleeping cubicles built into the walls, one for the parents and one for the twins. |
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Here you can see the pet mice more closely. The children play with them. |
Notice the rocking cradle. |
Notice the richly decorated stove. |
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The fathers, spend time playing with their children and reading to them. |
Gnomes will have parties at the drop of a hat as evidenced with the number in this home. |
Gnomes love to decorate their homes with carved things and bright colors. |
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The throne room is of great value to the gnomes. They decorate the throne with bright colors and jewels. |
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Inside one of the sleeping cubes. This one is in the lower level for guests. |
Notice the gnomes waiting in line for the throne room. |
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Gnome taking a bubble bath. |
Notice the hand carved hand candle holders on the wall! |
There is a sauna in the corner. Notice the hand carved duck scoop on the shelf, done by Linda Master. |
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Gnomes often whittled while sitting on the throne. |
The door is decorated with stained glass. Notice the basket of leaves in the corner and the wasp paper toilet paper on the shelf. |
Notice the jewel incrusted lid to the throne. |
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Another view of the throne! |
The basement was used for the workshop. |
Ladders were often used between floors. |
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Notice the double basket of goodies that the gnome is taking to another area. |
Gnomes use an assortment of sleighs and sleds to help with their work. Also use skis in the winter. |
Female gnomes weave material from the fur of animals. They collect it from rabbit holes or off of fences. |
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Gnomes carve many of the things they use. They have plenty of time since they live so long. Notice the tools on the wall. |
They make wine from mushrooms and other fruit. The seldom eat meat. |
The ladder takes you down to the tunnels and storage below. |
