One thing I loved doing in the garden as a kid was building a wee home for an imaginary gnome! This is a very self explanatory activity. However, as an expert gnome home builder, I have some tips that will guarantee the most magical little home.
Build at the base of a tree. I find that building your gnome home off of a tree creates an instant sense of enchantment. It gives you a sturdy start and allows the imagination to wander even more- What does the rest of the tree inside look like?
Absolutely anything can be building material. Don't just stick to sticks! Use leaves, rocks, tree fallings like acorns. Heck! Even a piece of litter can be repurposed with the right imagination. Just be safe and respectful of your neighbours and mother nature.
If you don't have a backyard, next time you're on a walk, find a nice tree on a boulevard. This is the perfect place to build a gnome home that instantly adds a sense of mystery and magic to your community. You might even come back to visit and find a gnome neighbourhood!
Detail and decoration. Gnomes love living in a pretty place, so be sure to add lots of details such as, a garden with flowers, flooring, etc. I also recommend adding a fence around your creation. Not only does this looks adorable but it might protect the property!
Journal Prompt - In your journal, you could write a story about the gnomes; what their names are, how they got there, how they live their day to day and manage to stay hidden from humans!
