This combo does work.
 
Earthcraft reads: Tap and untapped creature you control: Untap target basic
land.
 
Relevant rulings from Crystal Keep:
 
     Since it taps a creature as a cost, it must be used on an untapped
     creature. [D'Angelo 1997/11/11]
     It can tap a creature with summoning sickness. [bethmo 1997/11/11]
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