Oh Gnomeo, Gnomeo!

Gnomes! Who doesn't love gnomes? My cousin loves gnomes so much they are literally her home decor. For those of us who put our gnomes in a yard, weather will eventually take it's toll. The sun will fade the paint and then you have a sad gnome.

Fear not my friends for sun faded gnomes are just another reason to be crafty! Replacing gnomes can be expensive but you know what isn't? Paint! Especially if you get lucky like I did and buy close to 100 bottles of acrylic craft paint at a garage sale for just a few bucks. Nothing beats cheap craft supplies.

So all you need to do is give the gnome a good bath with soap and water. Once it is dry you simply paint it. You can match the previous colors or you can go a totally different direction. The sun has given you a blank canvas! Tip: Have paint brushes of various sizes handy. You can buy a bag of mixed sized brushes from your craft store for a couple of bucks. I always buy 2 bags at a time.

The most important step is the clear coat. Find one with UV protection so your hard work lasts longer!

Here are a few pictures of my gnome family.