Country Gnome Door

cool.
I’ve had a similar idea on the back burner for years. I’ve “been gonna” cut a mouse hole – Classic Cartoon style, in the baseboard, but also set up a model room inside. Table out of a spool and so forth…. something neat to capture my little ones imagination.
that is if I can; #1. put it in without ber being awares #2. keep the real mice from moving in and getting squatters rights.

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I wonder if it wasn’t Bob2 in his natty blue gnome suit that had a (tiny) hand in this. I’ve seen him wearing it on Facebook, Seems he got it as Gardentenders.com…

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Such a neat idea!
Very creative!!

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thanks :)
I had the idea of being able to look in the window and see some furniture as well, Scott…
maybe next one.

This one just developed out of the pieces of scrap wood I picked out of the trash.

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Pretty cute!

Someday you’ll have to try catch one of them gnomes, & use him for a model for a carving.

That’d be a good first carving for you. I’ve planned on carving one someday, it’s on my list.

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haha I was impressed by my carving out the door!!!
Rick said “I think the router would be easier”

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gnomes? Are you sure? could be a different creature…

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Fun stuff…

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Hey Roz,
Is that Gnome on the TV comercials one of yours? Do you know him? Can you get his autograph?
Years ago I was stationed in the beautiful country of Wales. There was a lady how lived along my route to work that had Gnomes in her front garden which she dressed daily. I could always tell what to expect from the weather that day by glancing over at the Gnomes, yellow rain slickers, scarfs and caps, Sunglasses etc. Terry

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thanks everyone :)

Hey Cuz…. can’t say for sure. I haven’t seen the gnomes yet—their door just showed up yesterday.

That’s funny re: dressing it.
I guess if I wanted to do that then the one Dick wants me to carve would have to be a rather big one. :)

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Hello Ms. Debbie;

Is that what keeps pokin’ holes in my shop, and messin’ up the tools?

I wouldn’t mind so much if they would clean up after themselves.

Le

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Ms Debbie, that is so cool. Now all it needs is a sign that reads: “There is no place like Gnome”

-- I love the smell of sawdust in the morning....

Lee: I think so!!! Gnomes with a sense of humour – there’s nothing worse!

FWR: haha that’s a great idea!!

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Pretty spiffy. I thought gnomes were taller … or is that trolls. I’m not so good with recognizing foreigners.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

Careful you don’t step on one in the middle of the night.

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Think I’ll make one of these and hide it in the garden. Maybe I’ll make one for the neighbors and just let them “discover” the new tenants!

I really like ScottB’s idea and would a small lamp inside to simulate when the Gnomes are at home (and also to attract attention from the kids).

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is that was I tripped over last night?
Russel.. I think they are small.. maybe it’s a fairy door?? !!!

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you should be able to rig up a solar light for inside the window.

that’s my plan—hidden around the gardens.
I have one already, by our well. and this makes 2.

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Uhoh, I’ve seen thos gnomes on that travel commercial – those guys really get around! Watch out Ms. Debbie, they’ll take over!!!

-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA

take over??!!! yikes.. helping out would be nice.. but taking over??? might just have to put a lock on the doors :)

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Great job!

Thanks for the post

Callum

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At first glance I thought it was the tiniest door , but then the other pics changed my view point . This is really fantastic and I also like the “big people” door with all of that awesome figure in it. (2nd and 3rd pics ) Thanks for making me smile with your wonderful imagination : ) Happy New Year to you and your little friends !

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thanks Dusty.

the big people door is from my great-grandfather’s house. I felt horrible about having to cut it down to size but in the end… we are using it rather than it getting tossed in a corner somewhere.

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I am happy that you could put the antique door to good use ..It must have been spectacular back in the day : )

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belongs to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

I bet it was.. the entire house is spectacular!

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