They are different shaped than my other mini gourds. They are about the size of half an egg (ABOUT 1 1/2"-1 3/4" across and between about 2" - 2 1/4" tall). NOTE: Approx. size. Snowmen have red or blue colored trim and have different facial expression. The Santas are all red and have different facial expression. Penguins have different facial expressions and are all black and white with VARIOUS colored hats, ties or scarves as trim. Each one is hand painted with acrylic paints and finished with a durable polyurethane. They all come with a nice gold, red or silver colored thread hanging loop. All the gourds have been dried and sealed. Each ornament is a little different from the pictures, they have different facial expressions and are totally "Made in America" (Washougal, Wa.) by me, Vicki. They are all unique and adorable !!! Similar to the ones pictured and have different facial expressions. Each ornament is signed and dated. They are all unique and adorable and "ONE OF A KIND" !!! Thanks for looking. Vicki Merry Christmas all year long. SantaHeaven [!at] gmail.com

Some of my Santa gourds. Fun to make!

This sweet set of three...a Santa, a Snowman and stacked Punkins, are painted on banana gourds. There are complete instructions for acrylics, 7 colored pictures and a line drawing is included. The kit with the gourds and wire is also available here on my ETSY site.

These little Tennessee Spinner gourds make great indoor or outdoor ornaments. I grow them organically myself and each one is dried, cleaned, and painted by hand; every single gourd is utterly unique. Spinners get their name from their perfect spinning just like toy tops; give it a try! The gourds are not hollowed, so they have a slight weight which makes them good for hanging, and some even have a little rattle! They are painted with outdoor paint and outdoor varnish and are ready to hang anywhere inside or outside. One order includes one assorted set of 3 gourds with different patterns and free shipping. Each gourd is about 2 to 2 1/2 inches tall and about 1 1/2 inches in diameter at the widest point. IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the weather this year, our gourds are a bit smaller than their usual size. The gourds you will receive will be about 2 inches tall. (See last photo for scale). Custom orders are always an option! Contact me for more info and please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. If you are interested in a different shipping option (domestic or international) I am happy to accommodate your needs but please note that the shipping cost is an estimate and can vary.

This is a PDF download painting pattern which you can download after checking out from your confirmation page.  Pattern includes photos, supply list, text instructions, and line drawing to trace.   Santa with garland ... painted on bottle gourd - enlarge or reduce size of drawing as needed.    DecoArt Americana Acrylics.

One of 5 projects done in a 2 day class. Basswood roughout. Acrylic Paints.

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Here are my Halloween gourd Jack o lantern necklaces. So cute! Each necklace is a dried Tennessee spinner gourd dyed orange and hand painted by me. Each jack o lantern face is unique and different. comes complete with a black leather cord. Will last a lifetime. Free Shipping! Coming soon, witch gourds and Thanksgiving gourds plus Santas! I am usually at craft shows year around, but due to the virus I’m selling online and loving it! This is a 1-3 inch Tennessee Spinner gourd, grown and crafted in Pennsylvania. Leather dyes are used to color each gourd. Thank you for browsing my shop! Please let me know if you have any questions! Enjoy!

How to stain natural gourds for fall. We will be using these gourds in our fall mantel decor.

*This lesson is meant for those who have purchased my Santa patterns. To Find those Cinnamon Creek Santa Patterns. Please visit my Etsy shop . Thank you . * Here is how I make my clay Santa face that I've been doing for, oh, so many years. When working with clay, I've never been able to get the same exact face twice. The faces that you see on all of my Santas through the years have all been either resin poured or chalkware. But, they all began with an original clay face that we made molds from. This face is for a Santa that is anywhere from 16''- 20'' tall Maybe next time, I can do a video. I'm just not set up for that now. I hope that these step by step pictures and instructions will do the trick. Here is what you need. This "CREATIVE PAPERCLAY" can be found at Hobby Lobby. Now, maybe you are familiar with other clays, but this is all I've ever used. It is great to work with. Soft and easy to shape and blend. You will also need a small paintbrush. with a smooth, rounded end. That is your sculpting tool. Perhaps you have something else similar that may work better. You also need a little cup of water to keep your fingertips moist. An fat needle will be used to make some wrinkles on his forehead. Begin by breaking off a chunk of clay . It will take about 1/4 of your block of clay. Roll it into a ball . Your ball should be about 3'' maybe a little less. Knead it and work with your hands to get any air out and smooth the cracks. Keep your hands moist. You want to keep it crack free. Too much water, and it gets too messy. Flatten it out a bit onto a hard surface. It needs to be about 1/2'' thick , 3 - 31/4'' long and about 2 3/4'' wide Make sure it is fairly smooth with no cracks. If you have some cracks, rub over with dampened fingers until smooth. Keep the back of it flat. Now, for the nose... take a piece of clay about the size of a small grape. Roll and knead to smooth and then roll in your palms... You want the nose to be about 1 1/2'' long. Set into place - going by the picture. Start pressing in on the sides. First with your fingertips. ( I usually go at it with both index fingers on both sides at the same time, but, I needed one hand for the camera. :) Once you have the sides smoothed down into the face, take your smoothing tool ( paintbrush end) and start kind of rolling it and sculpting. Pressing down fairly firm to form it into the face. This is just something you will need to work with and take your time to sculpt and shape. It's fun , if you just let yourself be a sculptor. You'll want to taper the bridge of the nose down and thin it at the top. Simply press and play with it every which way . It will take shape as you work with it. You see here, I am pinching the clay towards the bottom. That kind of squeezes out the nostril shape. Pressing that paintbrush end like this picture helps protrude that nose out. Continue working with it until you are happy with it. Keeping those fingertips moist and smoothing it out. You can poke that brush end on both sides under the nose to make the nostrils. Now that the nose is in fairly good shape, Start indenting the eye area... Press in your brush end as shown and roll it a bit. Smoothing as you go. Looking at the pictures gives you the best idea of the shape you are going for. Take your time and work with it. Pressing in and rolling the brush end around a bit until you have it the same on both sides. Again... keep your fingertips moist and add smooth with your dampened fingers all along the way. ..... Keep smoothing and sculpting until you have it looking something like this . Now, he needs a bit more of a forehead. We are doing this separately, as it just seems to work out better this way. You will take a piece of clay from your block that is about 2 1/4'' long and 1/4'' thick. Knead it a little, roll, press and smooth it until you get something like this. Then, gently press it into the face above the eyes, being careful not to disturb what you've done so far. Smooth those edges with your fingertips, fingernails and/or brush end tool until it is blended in . This is what you should have at this point, or something similar. You actually don't want it too smooth, as the imperfections give it an older look. Add some chubby cheeks.... Take 2 pieces of clay - about the size of a small grape. Knead and roll, then smooth onto the sides of the face as shown with your dampened fingertips. Use your brush end tool to sculpt it into the face further. Too chubby ? Press it on down into the face and simply work with it until it is how you desire it to be. It's taking shape ! Silly Ol' Santa Face ! Take a little piece of clay ( about the size of a pea) . Roll between your fingers a bit and set into place as shown. Press it into place , under the nose as shown, and sculpt and blend into a mouth shape. This mouth really won't be seen much under that wooly beard. It does not need to be perfect. You just want a hint of lips showing through. , so they need to protrude out as shown. I hope you are having fun ! The first time I worked with clay, I was surprised how easy and fun it was. Even though it took me a long time and some patience with myself to get it to where I was happy with it. It simply takes time. To add a little detail.... use a needle or a toothpick to create a few creases in his forehead. Maybe a few little lines on the sides of his eyes... Then , smooth them out with your dampened fingertips. Happy , Silly Santa Face ! Your face should be dry in 2 - 3 days. Keep in a warm , dry area. It is possible to speed it up if you put in the oven at a very low temp. ( 200 degrees ) But, you must be careful of cracking. Once it is fully dry, you will not need to worry about it cracking. It becomes very durable. 2 different Santa Faces. Each one as unique and original as you and me ! FACE SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 1/2'' THICK WHEN DONE ( POSSIBLY 3/4'' WITH CHEEKS ) IT SHOULD BE 3 - 3 1/4'' LONG AND 2 3/4'' WIDE I hope that this has helped you. If you feel that I have left something out, PLEASE feel free to let me know. Sometimes, well... Lots of times I forget things. I'm happy to help as much as I can. Best way to contact me is through Facebook messenger for the quickest reply. Of course, I can't always answer instantly, but I'll do my best. Happy Santa Making ! Dru Ann p.s. ---- Tomorrow ( Saturday, Dec. 1st ) I will share how to paint the face and apply the beard.

Dried gourd is carved, burned and painted, then sealed.ggourd is approximately 9 1/2 inches tall by 11 inches wide. This unique gourd art piece would make a welcome addition to any home

How the Grinch stole Christmas is a question that has been addressed by many films and TV shows over the years, each time adding to the popularity of the iconic cartoon character created by author-illustrator Dr. Seuss. Now, here you will find out how to draw the Grinch through a step-by-step instruction. Step 1 Begin […]

San Ildefonso Girl with Jar Photo by Edward S. Curtis Karen Cordova - Karen Cordova, Myrtle Cata of San Felipe and San Juan Pueblos. Micaceous Clay Pottery Karen’s pots are hand coiled, traditionally pit fired, and built from clay gathered from historic clay pits where native peoples have gathered clays for hundreds of years. This style of pottery is indigenous to Taos and Picuris Pueblos. The clay is gathered in the summertime and the naturally present mica in the clay gives the pottery its beautiful glimmer.The It can take two weeks to three months for each piece to be completed. The

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Brighten up your Christmas tree with this Cardinal Gourd Ornament. The art of carving decorative gourds is a time-honored tradition in Peru, and because nature makes each gourd unique, every ornament is one-of-a kind! Our fair trade partner Manos Amigas works with small workshops across Peru, helping them find new markets for their products and supporting health and education in maker communities.

This is a PDF download painting pattern which you can download after checking out from your confirmation page.  Pattern includes photo, supply list, text instructions, and  line drawing  to trace. 5 pages. Tutorial to make Santa ornament on pear shapes (wood or paper mache or plastic) with JB Weld KwikWood putty to sculpt and acrylics to paint.  No drawing to trace. DecoArt Americana Acrylics.  Available from DecoArt.com

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