| Busy hands have happy hearts! |
| NEW PIECES Here's what I've accomplished lately. Tried my hand at coiling with seagrass and must say it was different. I actually liked it a lot. You can click each photo to enlarge. The seagrass is on a huge roll and is a continuing supply unlike keeping the bundle of pine needles in a guage. If interesting in trying, you can order it through www.royalwoodltd.com |
| HORSEHAIR POTTERY It's said that horsehair pottery started with Acoma Pueblo. A potter's wife was standing over their pit fire and a few strands of her hair fell on a pot and burned into the surface leaving a curly, carbon marking. He knew he'd be in trouble cutting his wife's hair so the next best thing was to use hair from a horse's tail. No two are ever a like and they are truly beautiful pieces of pottery. Here's a picture of the real thing. Here's a picture of my version you can click to enlarge Of course mine is Faux on a gourd If you'd like to try this on a gourd, I've created a tutorial packet that you can order with 3 color photos, step-by-step instructions, and supply list. Click here to order. |
| What's in store for fall? This time of year is a busy one for a lot of gourders. With shows, festivals and the holidays fast approaching. Fall is a good time for gourds, it's a time for harvest for some, but also a good seller for others. Click photos to enlarge |
| READY FOR CHRISTMAS? Here's a deal I hope you'll like and just in time before Christmas sneaks up on you! Get these two patterns $10 and only $1 shipping. Each will come complete with step by step instructions, colors photos and supply list. Just click below the photos to order: Santa Candy Ornament Gingerly Snowman |
| NEW SUPPLY LINK I came across this place in Maine called the Maine Thread Company that has wonderful colors of waxed thread to use for coiling. Many colors to chose from and reasonable priced. So I ordered from them and was thrilled at the fast service and quality of their thread. So I'm sharing the link for anyone who is interested. Click here to check it out: The Maine Thread Company |
| SPECIAL ON TWO Get ready for the holidays with these two quick and easy projects. Jack the necklace and Baby Snowman Necklace are great show sellers and gifts. Each pattern has color photo, step by step instructions, and supply list . $10.00 includes shipping charges Save $2.00 |
| Get 2 gourds & the 2 patterns Want to get two cleaned mini gourds to go with these two patterns, no problem. $15.00 for all & includes shipping. Click below to order it all |
| The way to succeed is to never quit |
| UPCOMING EVENTS Fellow North Carolians, now's your chance to see a great gourd show. The 65th annual NC Gourd show is fast approaching, Sept. 9 & 10 in Raleigh at the state fairgrounds. Get all the information by clicking here. You don't want to miss it. Lots of inspiration, supplies and friends. How about a trip to Florida to the Gourdgeous Gourd Farm and visit their Gourd College coming up Nov 3-5, 2006. Check out their website and see all the great classes that have available. Click here to see: Sunshine Gourd College |
| How about a nice trip to Ohio to visit their beautiful state and see one of the greatest gourd shows coming up September 30- October 1, 2006. Click here to see all they have planned. I'm going to miss going this year, but it's a great show. |
