rainbow gnome clipped to the mirror in the women's bathroom of our local discount grocery.today we made our first toy society toy drop. two drops actually, as part of the annual christmas drop. this project is so much fun! people all over the world make handmade toys and then drop them in secret locations for some unknowing person to happen upon.
my kids and i had so much fun playing secret elves! we *dropped* two gnomes. one in the post office lobby and one in the bathroom of our discount grocery. we will definitely be doing this again. i love random gifting, especially handmade love.
the gnomes were knit using tonya's gnome pattern. she generously offers the pattern for free on her blog, plain and joyful living. i have made so many of these while learning to knit. so fun!
i made a *special edition* of my bird ornament. i used a white sweater to symbolize the peace i wish for kellyand strung quartz and mother of pearl beads to hang below.
the first round of ornaments at the wellness tree is being sent off to kelly. as mentioned here before, nicole of gardenmama has so graciously set up this special project to support kelly, a beautiful mom diagnosed with cancer and with a heartwrenching story. women all over the blog world have reached out to kelly by making her a handmade ornament and sending a wish to her. nicole has gathered them together and posted each and every ornament that she has received on the wellness tree blog. please visit the wellness tree. browse all the handmade beauty and do take time to read kelly's *letter to my breastfed baby*. have a box of tissues handy, too.
if this story touches you and you would like to make an ornament for kelly, it's not too late! nicole is still receiving ornaments and will send another package out in january. please join us in surrounding kelly with love and well wishes.
amazing collection of fiber goodness being given away at natural suburbia!lastly, linda at natural suburbia is having a very generous giveaway! all the goodies pictured above as well as an adorable fairy mushroom house! do browse linda's etsy shop while you are there. she is an extremely talented knitter and makes the most adorable knit animals! she has been knitting since she was a wee girl and it shows in her work.
good night my friends!
That is a funny (and nice) project. I can imagine someone's surprise...
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Love you!
Your gnome looks great and this is such a fun idea!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a peaceful new year.
Tonya
What an enchanting way to spread Christmas cheer! I love it!
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Beth
yes, yes, yes! I was just thinking about The Toy Society this past week, but couldn't remember the name of the project. This post is so timely! Thank you so much for reminding me. ;-) Someone is going to be so lucky to take home that little gnome.
ReplyDeletewhat a cute little gnome.
ReplyDelete:) Missy