New HOT Gourd for Halloween

 Hi all,
I've just completed this fun new face of flames gourd for this Halloween.  This design was carved out using my new Mastercarver Combo.  I just LOVE this tool.  It makes quick work when you want to cut out shapes.

A few added painted flames for the outside and he's complete.

 I have wired him using a 6 foot cord with flicker flame bulb.  He's a spooky guy!

                    

    

A Silly Face for Halloween

Well isn't this guy just cute as can be?  I just loved his face when I finished him.  He just makes you feel good.

I decided to make him simple with some dry brushed cheeks and a basic smile.  I wanted his nose to be 3D so I used black polymer clay and added some nostrils.  He's just a cutie.

I also added some black spatter paint for a bit of an aged look.  He has just been listed in my Etsy shop.  If you would like to own him click here.

Have a super weekend everyone,

Darlene

Pumpkin Kettle Gourd

Hi everyone!
I've been busy creating again :-)

I used my burnt orange gourd ink again on this little gourd. I looked at this gourd on the shelf and I thought it looked like a cute pumpkin so I dyed it a complimentary color of fall and then added some nice purple and white roses and buds. A few leaves and vines around here and there for a nice decorative touch.

It would make a great accent to any fall arrangement in the home or a centerpiece for parties and dinners during the autumn season.

I will be making some whimsical faces too but I wanted a nice simple but elegant touch for the upcoming season. I just love it!



This is a pic of the back side.
Thanks so much for checking in....

Darlene

Crocheted Pumpkins

I decided I wanted to make crocheted pumpkins this fall so I created a pattern for them. I'd like to use them on a few fall scrapbook pages. This is what I came up with. I think they are pretty cute. I'm going to make a few more sets and I think I will add some small orange seed beads within the stitches for some texture. I have also been making a few journaling blocks for some Halloween pages and have listed those in the Etsy shop as well. Fall is a great time of year and I just love creating decor for this season.

TFL!

Introducing ..... PATCHES

Well I decided this gourd looked like a Patches so that is his name. He was fun to make and I hope you enjoyed watching the journey. I just listed him on my Etsy shop so I'm off the make the next project. Have a wonderful weekend everyone and I'll be back soon.

Halloween is going to be here soon!

Oh my goodness.....it's almost September already. I couldn't believe that there were Halloween AND Christmas decorations set up at Costco this past week. I think I have lost a part of the summer somehow. Oh well.....since I heard all the scary sounds coming from the Halloween displays there I decided to come home and make a few fun embellishments for the Etsy shop. This is what I created. They were really fun to make and fall is the best time of the year for me so I just loved dry embossing these pumpkins.




A new update to the scarecrow gourd is also coming this week. It's turning out really cute. I'm adding raffia for the "straw" accents!

TFL!