ElkinsDIY.com Presents: We had two big trees growing too close to our home, so we had them cut down 5 years ago. What do you do with the stump? Make a Gnome home of course!
Make your art in dead wood, not in LIVE Wood! Such a beautiful massive sacred TREE!!! I couldn't enjoy none of your art because it born from a murder. I felt pain every cut you did to that Living Tree! You can make it so beautiful if you don't sacrifice any Life! Art is not killing! Art is giving life without taking any! Art is Give, not take!
OMG!! HE'S KILLING THOSE POOR TREES!! Just kidding Paul. My Dad had the same problem at his house. We didn't want to lose the trees but we had no other choice. The front path and front wall of the house were showing visible cracks. I think it's really cool and inventive what you've done. LOL
To quote a famous line: ' I put my pants on just like the rest of you -- one leg at a time. Except once my pants are on, I make golden ideas!' Not really, but I'm always thinking of something. Have been since I was a kid.
Those of you who think that gnomes are the stuff of fantasy may want to read my seven page article titled, 'I Was Blinded By a Gnome'. This occurred to me on July of 2017, and Lon Strickler of Phantoms and Monsters, was kind enough to post it on his site. As a result of my encounter i now collect unique Garden Gnome Statuettes, and am considering creating a Gnome Garden. Paul, your video has inspired me to construct a Gnome Stump Home...thank you for posting it.
For all of you who are still complaining about the loss of a tree, why not LISTEN to Paul's explanation. It's pretty simple - I'm sure many of you can grasp the reason. Great idea Paul - thanks for sharing!!!
@@gailcirac4485 If you were paying attention you would know that two trees were threatening the house and needed to be cut down.. Although I am sure he would rather have not had to do so...one cannot allow one's home to be destroyed for a tree...and I am sure he has planted other trees like I do if one must be moved....
This is fantastic -- very decorative. When the gnomes move out of this little house -- the fairies will move in. If you do not believe me, read a book on fairies. I suggest: "The Fairyselves." It tells the entire truth about fairies, button-trolls, leprechauns -- where they live, what they do, why they are here, how they are magical, their jobs and occupations, what they look like and all sorts of good stuff.
OMG! HE"S KILLIN THOSE TREES!!! Lmao. Hey another great project. I enjoy your videos. I plan on doing this one for my lil Princesses playhouse. She found a garden gnome at a yard sale and was using it to mock James Yeager who is here on TH-cam. This will be perfect for her. Looking forward to more of ypour projects.
Fantastic I love it, we have to cut trees down now and then, I am a bit of a tree hugger but if a tree was too close to my house and getting bigger I would cut it down. We need to lighten up here a bit here it is a fantastic use of an old tree stump.
I wish I had thought of this with our tree stump in our back yard. My dear husband ended up hacking away at it every day for about an hour or so; he figured he needed the exercise anyway. My kids would have loved a fairy house tree stump in our back yard. Oh well, maybe I'll have the opportunity again some time. :) Thumbs up on the video and I added the video to a new playlist called "Fairy Houses". Thank you so much for your time!!!
Magical, just magical! I have only recently discovered your 'site' and I've found it to be fascinating and uplifting...I really hope your projects for 'homeless living' get the support and respect that they deserve. Live long and prosper Paul, and may your creativity do the same!!
awesome... we did the same thing (chopped down dangerous trees too close to the house) I am also planning to turn the stumps into either a gnome or fairy house for my grandchildren to enjoy... still looking around the internet at what others have done to get a feel for what would work in my garden... like you it annoys me when people say "Oh the poor tree"... AND like you (if people cared to look in the background of your video) we have many, many other trees on our property to compensate for the 1 or 2 we chopped down for OUR safety (not to specifically make this garden art)... I like your gnome home very much... simple yet whimsical :D oh and greetings from Australia :P
When cutting down/removing trees, think season........As a Wildlife Rehabber, most of the arboreal wildlife babies &/or injured adults we treat, come to the shelter, IF they survive the crash. When falling your trees, first consider the season & who is raising their family up there.
That is awesome! I'm a real estate agent in the beautiful Pocono Mountains region {Northeast PA}. I'd list your home in a heartbeat. I see a lot of homes everyday. I love to see folks get artistic with their homes like this!
I love this! I have a street tree that the city's been threatening to cut down due to voids in the trunk that make it dangerous. I'll miss the tree but I've dreamed of at least putting a little roof on the 5-foot "stump" and letting the birds continue to nest in the voids. Thanks for posting this - now I can share it with the city tree crew when it comes time to "do in" the tree...
Paul you are FANTASTIC.............I wish I lived near you ....so you :) could make a home for 'allllllllllllllllllll' my Gnome's.............Keep up the GREAT WORK !!!......
Here that's a great job you did bar one small issue i have. See if I was a Gnome just back from a hard days work and I opened that lovely front door i'd be a bit pissed to find the rest of the tree not hollowed out. When's it getting finished?
I think it's a great use of the trees stump like an honour to the trees memory.Sometimes trees have to be cut I only get pissed when there is no good reason.
would be so cool to put a wood chip smoker and led in it to illuminate the window and billow/wisp smoke out the chimney;-) maybe even make a 1lb Jerky/fish smoker inside the stump with the chimney/stove-pipe as the vent;-?
You should totally run power out to that stump and fit some lights behind the door and window for effect at night : ) Kind of reminds me of the elfin oak in Kensington gardens, London
I fancy Faeries myself, but to each their own. There ist always room for a worthy Gnome. Even if dwarf-like creatures can sometime scare. They never seem, to be more mean, than a ferocious teddy bear. Like judging a book's cover & lace, or a Gnome's shadowy figure at dark. You may never know by a Gnome's face...of das love that ist in their heart. giggles...I crack me up. Have a fun day. Auf Wiedersehen aus Wiesbaden :-)
You broken my heart . I love plants.
That is so awesome! Thanks for sharing the process with everyone really turned out great and I'm sure the new tenants absolutely love it!
Make your art in dead wood, not in LIVE Wood! Such a beautiful massive sacred TREE!!! I couldn't enjoy none of your art because it born from a murder. I felt pain every cut you did to that Living Tree! You can make it so beautiful if you don't sacrifice any Life! Art is not killing! Art is giving life without taking any! Art is Give, not take!
Just plain old good work. Thanks for taking the time Brother. Bob from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
OMG!! HE'S KILLING THOSE POOR TREES!! Just kidding Paul. My Dad had the same problem at his house. We didn't want to lose the trees but we had no other choice. The front path and front wall of the house were showing visible cracks. I think it's really cool and inventive what you've done. LOL
I love people when they do stuff like this it's beautiful
people are ridiculous with their comments. i hope you don't take the rude ones personally. ...this was awesome and my daughter loves it.
who didn't "like" this ... people ! this is whimsical as well as art and craft ! Thanks Paul for sharing.
What a great way to salvage a tree stump! Wish I'd have thought of this with an old willow stump we had in the yard. What fun!
It's not about having too much time on your hands (we all have the same amount of time) I think Paul just spends his time better than most people do.
To quote a famous line: ' I put my pants on just like the rest of you -- one leg at a time. Except once my pants are on, I make golden ideas!'
Not really, but I'm always thinking of something. Have been since I was a kid.
Paul Elkins
Back when we were kids, we had cartoons that taught us to be creative. Nice job on the stump, if you can call it a stump anymore?
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Those of you who think that gnomes are the stuff of fantasy may want to read my seven page article titled, 'I Was Blinded By a Gnome'.
This occurred to me on July of 2017, and Lon Strickler of Phantoms and Monsters, was kind enough to post it on his site.
As a result of my encounter i now collect unique Garden Gnome Statuettes, and am considering creating a Gnome Garden.
Paul, your video has inspired me to construct a Gnome Stump Home...thank you for posting it.
😂, ppl like you make this world entertaining
For all of you who are still complaining about the loss of a tree, why not LISTEN to Paul's explanation. It's pretty simple - I'm sure many of you can grasp the reason. Great idea Paul - thanks for sharing!!!
What a pity that the beautiful tree was cut!
My thoughts exactly.
Me, too. You cut down a healthy tree for that!? 😮
@@gailcirac4485 If you were paying attention you would know that two trees were threatening the house and needed to be cut down..
Although I am sure he would rather have not had to do so...one cannot allow one's home to be destroyed for a tree...and I am sure he has planted other trees like I do if one must be moved....
@@WinyanStaz1 oh, thank you so much , High Muckiuk of Tree Information. If I valued your opinion, I’d have asked for it. Piss off.
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Awesome job it looks so cool!! What a great project and thanks for letting us see it!
I'M A TREE HUGER,BUT LOVED your work and the way you saved the rest,OUTSTANDING!♥️🐾♥️🐾♥️🐾♥️🐾♥️🐾
This is fantastic -- very decorative. When the gnomes move out of this little house -- the fairies will move in. If you do not believe me, read a book on fairies. I suggest: "The Fairyselves." It tells the entire truth about fairies, button-trolls, leprechauns -- where they live, what they do, why they are here, how they are magical, their jobs and occupations, what they look like and all sorts of good stuff.
Wow, that is so cool! I wished I had a house, I'd have my hubby make a gnome house. Awesome job, Paul.
Very cool stump usage, your Gnomes should be very happy for many years to come!
OMG! HE"S KILLIN THOSE TREES!!! Lmao. Hey another great project. I enjoy your videos. I plan on doing this one for my lil Princesses playhouse. She found a garden gnome at a yard sale and was using it to mock James Yeager who is here on TH-cam. This will be perfect for her. Looking forward to more of ypour projects.
WELL how neat is that,sure beats looking at a STUMP!Buzzy hands are happy hands!!
Amazing!!! You are so talented!!! Thank you for sharing!!!
OMG, Those trees where gorgeous!!!!!!
Thank you for posting this. It's exactly the type of inspiration I was hoping for when I got on TH-cam. Love what you did.
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OMG So cute and amazing you came up with that idea for that tree stomp looks so cool i want one lol
The Stump house is really cute but a sad replacement for such a big beautiful pine tree cut down.
The beautiful, green tree looked healthy and didn't appear to be near any buildings in case it fell down!
Look in the back. Also don‘t you know tree roots can go several yards underground? This is the exact same problem my condo community had.
Thats a great idea!! Good job👍
It's adorable! So creative! I'm sure the new tenants are very happy there!
Old Tradition says Spirits live in trees...did you remember to ask the tree for permission...🌺🌺🌲🌳🌴🌵🍁🍂🍃
Spirits? You mean alcohol? You shouod get of that booze grandma.
Don’t worry fam I dig where ur heads at ☮️
Fantastic I love it, we have to cut trees down now and then, I am a bit of a tree hugger but if a tree was too close to my house and getting bigger I would cut it down. We need to lighten up here a bit here it is a fantastic use of an old tree stump.
This was very cool to watch, now my daughter wants us to make one. ;)
Now THAT is some real craftsmanship. Thank you.
I wish I had thought of this with our tree stump in our back yard. My dear husband ended up hacking away at it every day for about an hour or so; he figured he needed the exercise anyway. My kids would have loved a fairy house tree stump in our back yard. Oh well, maybe I'll have the opportunity again some time. :) Thumbs up on the video and I added the video to a new playlist called "Fairy Houses". Thank you so much for your time!!!
Just another reason to divorce your husband.
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that is just the cutest idea
I love this. Fantastic job Mr. Elkins.
Magical, just magical! I have only recently discovered your 'site' and I've found it to be fascinating and uplifting...I really hope your projects for 'homeless living' get the support and respect that they deserve. Live long and prosper Paul, and may your creativity do the same!!
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Beautiful....the house and the fact that you are doing this kind of thing....
Looks very nice but why kill the tree ?
This is Awesome! I too have a diseased and dying tree that I’ve tried to save to for 25 years….I’m gonna make a GNOME house! Thank you!!!!!!!!
well done, great hobby , brings life to agree stump.
I love the way your mind works. Thank you for sharing
Awesome job!
Well done, beautiful wonderful and very imaginative gnome sweet home.
you did a great job on the house ...
Just wonderful and so inventive. I love whimsy in the garden.
Super cute. It's not like you're clear-cutting a forest or anything. Sometimes you gotta cut down a tree or two to make a Gnome home.
Very creative response to an unfortunate but necessary decision !!!
nice job that was beautiful
Nice job Paul! I love your gnome home. ❤️
What a wonderfully fun and creative person you are!
It's adorable!
That is so cute and creative now I know what to do with a stump I've got.
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A work of art!!
awesome... we did the same thing (chopped down dangerous trees too close to the house) I am also planning to turn the stumps into either a gnome or fairy house for my grandchildren to enjoy... still looking around the internet at what others have done to get a feel for what would work in my garden... like you it annoys me when people say "Oh the poor tree"... AND like you (if people cared to look in the background of your video) we have many, many other trees on our property to compensate for the 1 or 2 we chopped down for OUR safety (not to specifically make this garden art)... I like your gnome home very much... simple yet whimsical :D oh and greetings from Australia :P
I love this, how cute !! Great job.
When cutting down/removing trees, think season........As a Wildlife Rehabber, most of the arboreal wildlife babies &/or injured adults we treat, come to the shelter, IF they survive the crash. When falling your trees, first consider the season & who is raising their family up there.
Oh, I love this man!
Have a forestastic day mister elk.
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wow you are so creative! Thank you for sharing this great idea.
That is awesome! I'm a real estate agent in the beautiful Pocono Mountains region {Northeast PA}. I'd list your home in a heartbeat. I see a lot of homes everyday. I love to see folks get artistic with their homes like this!
Thanks Steven!
Love it It is adorable thanks for sharing
Great video. It really helped to show All the different steps. Thank you.
Keem sure knows how to live
I love this! I have a street tree that the city's been threatening to cut down due to voids in the trunk that make it dangerous. I'll miss the tree but I've dreamed of at least putting a little roof on the 5-foot "stump" and letting the birds continue to nest in the voids. Thanks for posting this - now I can share it with the city tree crew when it comes time to "do in" the tree...
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Excellent idea Carol!
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sometime in the future, someone is going to find this and think it's some amazing ancient gnome architecture
Oh yeah, especially if other people find the little fairy gardens people have made. They’re going to think gnomes and fairies were legit.
So cute, well done I just loved this project… Thanks for your post it sure is food for thought….
You are a very creative handyman! Very very cute ☺
Paul you are FANTASTIC.............I wish I lived near you ....so you :) could make a home for 'allllllllllllllllllll' my Gnome's.............Keep up the GREAT WORK !!!......
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Kids will love to play with that little house
I love the gnome home that you made! Good job! I think your gnomes are happy to have a place to live. :-) Cheers!
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My grand daughter would love one of those in my backyard. The chimney pipe is a great touch!
Here that's a great job you did bar one small issue i have. See if I was a Gnome just back from a hard days work and I opened that lovely front door i'd be a bit pissed to find the rest of the tree not hollowed out. When's it getting finished?
Adorable!!!❤❤❤ Great job!!!
I think it's a great use of the trees stump like an honour to the trees memory.Sometimes trees have to be cut I only get pissed when there is no good reason.
it's a masterpiece and very cute
wow that's great it sure gives me an idea for the stump on my mother's yard hope u don't mind if I take your idea thanx
Very beautiful, great job.
wow it's so beautiful
would be so cool to put a wood chip smoker and led in it to illuminate the window and billow/wisp smoke out the chimney;-)
maybe even make a 1lb Jerky/fish smoker inside the stump with the chimney/stove-pipe as the vent;-?
Love it, thanks for showing how its done
I am a proud supporter of gnomes and faer folk of all
Wow,so cool!!,.. I love your great idea that you've had,to build a little house for the smurfs,from a trunk of a tree.Awesome!!!!!!.
I love it.
That's a awesome Idea do you have a light inside for night time?
So cute and whimsical. I love it.
Какая у вас фантазия и умелые руки! Сказочный домик получился!!! 😁
You should totally run power out to that stump and fit some lights behind the door and window for effect at night : )
Kind of reminds me of the elfin oak in Kensington gardens, London
That'd be pretty!! What a good idea!
Solar lights would work.
I thought it was lifesize when i saw the thumbnail
Amazing creativity
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It is ..gnome life size!
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This is the kinda stuff that I like to see. Well done
I fancy Faeries myself, but to each their own. There ist always room for a worthy Gnome.
Even if dwarf-like creatures can sometime scare. They never seem, to be more mean,
than a ferocious teddy bear. Like judging a book's cover & lace, or a Gnome's shadowy
figure at dark. You may never know by a Gnome's face...of das love that ist in their heart.
giggles...I crack me up.
Have a fun day. Auf Wiedersehen aus Wiesbaden :-)
This is so cute.
Cute idea, very creative. Also I love that little chainsaw you're using. Mind if I ask what kind it is? It looks fantastic for a hobbyist like myself.
I love seeing things like this. I enjoy whimsical items. Nothing better than something to make you smile. ;)
Just found my new Quarantine project for this long weekend! Cheers 👍❤
Loved seeing this. You did a great job. Wish I had a stump now.
The poor tree! So magnificent and just cut down.
I know it was a beautiful, living, live creature, and just for what reason?
This is awesome!! Nice work!!
Loved this! I live deep in the woods and im gonna try this! Thank you!